OPEN GYM - MORNING BASKETBALL
Bret Harte Gym
STARTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
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Registration needed before participating
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Every Tuesday and Friday morning from 6:45 a.m. to 8:00 a.m
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You may arrive at 6:30 a.m. to help get the gym set-up for play
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All grade levels, genders and abilities are welcome!
*Please note that only athletes who are fully registered and cleared on Aktivate.com may participate in open gym morning basketball. Come play basketball with some Bret Harte basketball coaches.
If you have any questions, contact Coach Ben Rapp.
Shop from home this Holiday season and support the Bret Harte Athletics and Booster Club! Purchase today at our School Shop.
The Holidays are here and we have Bret Harte merchandise for every Bronco on your shopping list - youth and adult sizes available. We have newly designed Bret Harte spirit wear on hoodies and T-shirts, as well as, the long-awaited eighth grade class T-shirts.
All sales will help to support Bret Harte athletics, P.E. department and student clubs! More than 800 students directly participate in an activity funded by Bret Harte Athletics and Booster Club every school year.
Any questions? Please email bhapparelinfo@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!
Orders and payments can be made online with a credit card. Please note that the Webstore will close on Tuesday, December 5th at Midnight, and there will be no more sales after that time. Orders will be bagged and then delivered to the school for pick up. Distribution will be sometime during the week of December 18th at school before Winter Break. More details to follow.
Donate to Bret Harte Athletics & Booster Club!
The Bret Harte Athletics & Booster Club provides academic, social, and/or athletic benefits to all students through your generous donations and participation in our annual fundraising events. More than 800 students directly participate in a Booster Club activity. In addition to funding over a dozen athletic teams and numerous extra-curricular clubs, the Booster Club supports the physical education department by providing equipment for all students to use. The Booster Club, along with the Community Club and ASB, also fund campus improvements: the marquee sign, school sound systems, band instruments, and more.
Please consider supporting BHBC by making a tax deductible donation* today! Donations can be made several ways:
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Check (made payable to Bret Harte Booster Club)
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Online via Zelle (payable to bhboostertreas@gmail.com)
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Online via PayPal (click on the PayPal Donate button above)
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Online via your company matching program (e.g., Benevity)**
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Scan the QR code with your smartphone
* Please note, donations are tax deductible, to the extent allowed by the law. Please consult a tax professional for further guidance.
** We are listed as Bret Harte Educational Association. Please designate Bret Harte Booster Club in the memo line.
GivingTuesday is TODAY, Dec. 3rd! GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
Donate via PayPal, Zelle, or through your company donation portal.
Many employers will match donations during GivingTuesday campaigns. For those using Benevity or other corporate matching programs, we are listed as Bret Harte Educational Association. Please designate Bret Harte Booster Club in a memo line. Thank you!
2026-2027 Student Interest Clubs
Any Bret Harte Middle School students interested in starting a club may submit a Club Application. The deadline to submit applications has passed. Please visit our 2025-2026 Clubs page for information on approved clubs for this school year.
2026 Student Club Day
📆 Friday, Sept. 19
🏫 Lunch in the Quad
♟🎨🎷🌈 Check out all the different student clubs
Club Day is managed by the school. If your student has an approved club, please have them check with school administration for more info on how to prepare for Student Club Day.
Visit our site for a list of this current year's student clubs with meeting days, times, locations and advisor info. Information is provided by school administration and are subject to change. Please contact BHMS Student Services, if there are any discrepancies.
Student Club advisor stipends are funded by Bret Harte Athletics and Booster Club (BHBC). On average, BHBC spends nearly $10,000 a year to cover student club advisor stipends. Please consider a donation to help us continue to fund these kinds of programs.
2026-2027 Student Interest Clubs
Any Bret Harte Middle School students interested in starting a club may submit a Club Application. The deadline to submit an application is Wedneday, September 9, 2026.
The student club application process is managed by the school administration. Student club information slides with the application link have been sent to the counselors' pages. If students have additional questions, they may stop by Student Services.
Visit our 2025-2026 Clubs page for a list of last year's student clubs for an idea of what kinds of clubs students have formed in the past. Information is provided by school administration and are subject to change.
Student Club advisor stipends are funded by Bret Harte Athletics and Booster Club. Please consider a donation to help us continue to fund these kinds of programs.
2026-2027 Student Interest Clubs
Any Bret Harte Middle School students interested in starting a club may submit a Club Application. The deadline to submit an application has not been announced by the school yet.
2026-2027 Student Club Info Meeting
📆 TBA
🕰 TBA
🏫 BHMS Staff Dining Room
♟🎨🎷🌈 Learn about the student club application process
The Student Club application process is managed by the school administration.
Visit our 2025-2026 Clubs page for a list of last year's student clubs for an idea of what kinds of clubs students have formed in the past. Information is provided by school administration and are subject to change.
Student Club advisor stipends are funded by Bret Harte Athletics and Booster Club. Please consider a donation to help us continue to fund these kinds of programs.
ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS!
Take part in creating an original design for this year's 8th grade promotion yard sign, and possibly other promotion-related materials and/or Bret Harte athletic apparel.
Contest Guidelines:
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Must include the words "Bret Harte" or "Bret Harte Middle School" or "BHMS"
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Should include the word "Broncos"
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May include promotion year (e.g., "2025" or "25" or "Class of 2025")
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Ideally include the school mascot (Bronco)
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Design must be original artwork
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Open to current Bret Harte 8th grade students ONLY
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Design must be in landscape (horizontal) orientation
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Simple designs work best and should be created on an 8.5 x 11 piece of white paper
Other Helpful Information:
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The artwork will be done on a white background
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Please DO NOT put student name on the artwork
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Winning design to be chosen by the 8th grade class
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Art contest winner will receive a free yard sign
Please send artwork in PDF format via this Google form by Friday, March 28. Contact bhboostervp@gmail.com with any questions.
The promotion yard signs will be available for purchase in late April and all through May 2025. Details to follow.
Celebrate your 8th grade student and support Bret Harte Booster Club at the same time!
BHBC is excited to partner with Sign My Yard to offer a few options for you to show your Bronco how proud you are of their accomplishment. Order a yard sign HERE and let your neighborhood know you are a proud Bret Harte Bronco family!
Signs are $34.95 each, which includes customization with your student's name and delivery/installation within their service area within 2-5 days of ordering. Under Delivery and Installation Instructions, please type “please install.” To check their service area, visit: https://www.fastpost.com/service-area/. Should you encounter any issues with your zip code when choosing "Free Installation," please contact us and we will confirm your zip code falls within the service area map on their site.
Note: You may insert a phrase such as “You did it!” Or “Congrats, Grad!” if you prefer not to have your student's first name on the sign.
A portion of each sign purchase will be donated to BHBC to fund sports, P.E. department needs and student-led clubs. Any questions? Please email the BHBC Vice President.
Join us for our 2024 Almaden Thanksgiving Tradition!
You asked for it, and we're delivering! Next year's Run Turkey Run is back on Thanksgiving Day!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023
LELAND HIGH SCHOOL
A fun, family-oriented 5K/10K event supporting Bret Harte Booster Club programs for althetics,
physical education and student clubs to benefit all Bret Harte Broncos
RAIN OR SHINE - SEE YOU THERE!
Register before mid-October to receive a free racing shirt and for the best pricing!
Get some friends together and register at runturkeyrun.racewire.com today!
Interested in Sponsorship opportunities? Please visit Be Our Sponsor page.
2025 Run Turkey Run Highlights
Thank you for joining us for the 2025 Run Turkey Run! Thank you to our 1,100+ registered participants, volunteers, Bret Harte Athletics and Booster Club Board Members, corporate sponsors, emcee extraordinaire Coach Schumake, BHMS Cheerleaders and District 10 Councilmember George Casey for making this Almaden Thanksgiving tradition such an incredible event! We'll see you next Thanksgiving!
2024 Run Turkey Run Highlights
Thank you for joining us for the 2024 Run Turkey Run! Thank you to our registered participants, volunteers, Bret Harte Athletics and Booster Club Board Members, corporate sponsors, emcee extraordinaire Coach Schumake, BHMS Cheerleaders and District 10 Councilmember Arjun Batra for making this Almaden Thanksgiving tradition such a fun event!
2023 Run Turkey Run Highlights
Thank you for joining us for the 2023 Run Turkey Run! Thank you to our registered participants, volunteers, Bret Harte Athletics and Booster Club Board Members, corporate sponsors, Mayor Matt Mahan and District 10 Councilmember Arjun Batra for making this Almaden Thanksgiving tradition such a fun event, despite the rain!
Be a Corporate Sponsor!
Without wonderful and generous sponsorship support we would not be able to fund the dozen plus athletic teams, numerous extra-curricular clubs, and keep the physical education department up to date with equipment for all Broncos to enjoy. Commit to be a BHBC sponsor by October 25, 2024, in order to receive additional Run Turkey Run benefits! Visit our Corporate Sponsorship page for further details.
Run Turkey Run is made possible through the support of volunteers. Please sign up here to help!
2023-2024 Student Interest Clubs
Any Bret Harte Middle School students interested in starting a club may submit a Club Application. The deadline to submit applications has past. Please visit our 2023-2024 Clubs page for information on approved clubs for this school year.
School club guidelines include*:
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Organized at school
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Advised by a teacher
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Have only current students as members
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Follow all school rules and regulations
You will need the following to proceed with a request to form a school club:
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Your name and student ID
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Name of the proposed club
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Purpose of the proposed club
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Name of the teacher that has already agreed to advise the club
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"@sjusd.org" email address of the teacher that has already agreed to advise the club
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Whether or not the proposed club will be working with an outside group
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Whether or not the proposed club will need an ASB financial account
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Names and student numbers of at least two student contacts
* Club guidelines and requirements are subject to change. The above guidelines are provided for informational purposes, only. Please visit Student Services for official guidelines or if you have further questions.
The club process is managed by the school. Once student clubs are approved by the school administration, they will announce a Club Day, where students can find out more about the clubs and how to join. Student Club advisor stipends are funded by Bret Harte Athletics and Booster Club. Please consider a donation to help us continue to fund these kinds of programs.
Did you know that the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has been designated as GivingTuesday? GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
There are different ways to be a part of the GivingTuesday movement:
1. Students can write a thank you note to their teachers
2. Give the gift of compliments - encourage another student
3. Make a donation that will allow BHMS Athletics & Booster Club to support our P.E. department, student clubs, and school athletics program
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Many employers will match donations during GivingTuesday campaigns
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For those using Benevity or other corporate matching programs, we are listed as Bret Harte Educational Association. Please designate Bret Harte Booster Club in a memo line.
Currently, we are only one-third of our way toward our Donation Drive goal this year. Without our Bronco community's support, we will not be able to spend $12,000 yearly for the P.E. Department, fund dozens of student club advisors, and support our athletic programs.
Insufficient funds may lead to less clubs and decreased sports teams. Last year, Booster Club spent $24,500 to add padding all around the mat room. This coming year, we are looking to replace cardio room equipment, and eventually refresh equipment in the weight room. We hope you can help us continue to support our Broncos!
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8TH GRADE PROMOTION SHIRT
Congratulations to our eighth grade design contest winner Allison G! The front of the 8th grade T-shirts will showcase her winning design.
Thank you to all the 8th grade design contests participants for submitting their awesome designs! To see designs from previous winners, please visit the 8th Grade Art Contest page.
Celebrate your 8th grade student and support Bret Harte Booster Club at the same time!
BHBCis partnering with a local business to offer an 8th grade promotion yard sign for you to show your Bronco how proud you are of their accomplishment. Order a yard sign and let your neighborhood know you are a proud Bret Harte Bronco family!
Order your sign at the following Google form link.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL of $20 per sign is valid through Thursday, May 7. Price increases to $30 per sign after May 7th.
ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY MONDAY, MAY 11 AT NOON. Signs will be delivered the week of May 25th.
A portion of each sign purchase will be donated to BHBC to fund BHMS P.E. department needs, student-led clubs and athletics. Any questions? Please email the BHBC Vice President.
Class of 2024 Design Winner
Congratulations to our eighth grade design contest winner Allison G! The front of the 8th grade T-shirts will showcase her winning design. Thank you to all the 8th grade design contests participants for submitting their awesome designs!