Mr. Murgo's Weekly Update

September 8, 2025

Dear Black-Hawk Families:

Happy Monday Black-Hawks!

Click on the video link to see this Friday’s Nights game theme! Pink Out - September 12 

Please review the following updated important information. 

Athletics/Activities Information: Individual Season Passes are on sale now through GoFan. $50 per pass gets you access to every home event all school year (excluding postseason) https://gofan.co/app/school/VA24881 Regular season ticket prices are $8.

Reminder that only Clear Bags are allowed at sporting events. 

Monday, Sep 8

Field Hockey vs Hylton 6:00pm

JV Football at Potomac 6:00pm

Tuesday, Sep 9

Golf vs Stafford at The Gauntlet

Volleyball at Stafford 5:00/6:30

Field Hockey at Stafford 6:30pm

Wednesday, Sep 10

Cross Country at Willowmere 4:00

Friday, Sep 12

Varsity Football vs Potomac at BP 7:00pm

Saturday, Sep 13

Cross Country at Pole Green Park

 

Student Council Association (SCA) School Spirit Information: Throughout the school year we will have Spirit Weeks as well as various themes for our Sporting Events. Below is our themes for our Home Football Games this season. Homecoming spirit themes and information will be shared soon!

• Sept 12 – Pink Out / Barbie Pink Out - September 12
• Sept 26 – Hoco – BPHS Spirit 
• Oct 31 –Costume Contest (Trunk-or-Treat Contest/Tailgate) more information to follow
• Nov 7 – Camo Out

Counseling News:   September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and we are highlighting next week, September 8-12, as Suicide Prevention Week. There will be activities available for students to participate in throughout the week to encourage students to "seize the awkward" and say something to peers/friends if they are worried about them. Please speak with your student about the importance of reaching out when they need help, or reaching out when they think friends need extra support. Several excellent resources for more information include 988lifeline.org, afsp.org, and seizetheawkward.org. 

Counselors will be presenting to seniors in their English classrooms the week of September 15-19 about post secondary plans, including specific information about SchooLinks, how to apply to college, requesting transcripts and letters of recommendation, military enlistment, community college information, as well as workforce info. If your student travels for a program we will have a separate session for them when they are at BPHS.  

There will be a Senior Virtual Parent Presentation on September 30th from 6-7 pm to cover the same information that we are providing to the students in classrooms. More information to come with the virtual link to join the presentation, so please check your email in the coming weeks. 

Upcoming Senior Events:

 

• BPHS Counselors present Virtual Parent Night - September 30, 2025 6-7 pm

• College Fair - October 16, 2025 from 6-8pm Spotsylvania Towne Center

• Financial Aid Night - November 6, 2025 from 6-7pm in BPHS auditorium

• Trade and Technical Night presented by Germanna February 3, 2026 6-7pm at BPHS

 

 Chart Your Future (Juniors & Seniors): Stafford County Public Schools will host the 4th Annual Chart Your Future Expo on Monday, November 24, 2025 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center.

The event will feature more than 100 exhibitors representing colleges, universities, regional employers, and military branches. Students will have the opportunity to interact with regional and industry leaders and seek advice on the required training and skills necessary for their future career choices. Exhibitors will offer students the opportunity to apply for jobs, internships, college, or military service while at their booth. 

On the day of the event, students should report to their base school for the entire day; there will be no travel programs for these students. Students will be transported by school bus from the high school to the Convention Center and back. An adjusted school lunch schedule will be in place for students to eat lunch prior to departing for the Convention Center.  Students may bring a packed lunch or a hot lunch will be available for purchase for students participating in the Expo.

This event is for Juniors and Seniors.

Please check your email for registration information that was sent out earlier in the week.  

 

Sincerely, 

Joe Murgo

Principal

Hello Black-Hawks and Families,

The wait is over… Tomorrow, September 5th, our Black-Hawks take the field for the first home football game of the season! 

This year, we’ve got five home games packed with school spirit, excitement, and unforgettable theme nights you won’t want to miss. But instead of giving it all away here… we’ve put together a short video to reveal each theme AND highlight our legendary Red Rage Student Section!  BPHS Friday Night Football Theme Information

Check it out, get ready, and bring the energy because Friday Nights are for the Black-Hawks!

See you under the lights!
 

Sincerely,

Joe Murgo
Principal

 

August 25, 2025

Dear Black-Hawk Families:

My apologies for sending last week's newsletter please disregard my first email and read this week's newsletter!

What a great first week of school! Students thank you for your positive energy during this week. Keep it up!

Please review the following updated important information. See everyone soon!

Athletics/Activities Information:Individual Season Passes are on sale now through GoFan. $50 per pass gets you access to every home event all school year (excluding postseason) https://gofan.co/app/school/VA24881

Regular season ticket prices are $8.

Reminder that only Clear Bags are allowed at sporting events. 

 

Tuesday, Aug 26

Field Hockey vs Mountain View at BP 6:00

Wednesday, August 27

Golf vs North Stafford at The Gauntlet 3:30

Volleyball vs Hylton at BP 5:30/7:00 (JV/Var only)

JV Football vs King George at BP 6:00

Thursday, August 28

Field Hockey at Gar-Field 4:30

Varsity Football at King George 7:00pm

Athletic Booster Club: Information in the attached flyer.Booster Club Information.jpeg

 

Student Council Association (SCA) School Spirit Information: Throughout the school year we will have Spirit Weeks as well as various themes for our Sporting Events. Below is our themes for our Home Football Games this season. Homecoming spirit themes and information will be shared soon!

• Sept 5 – Beach Day (Staff and Student Tailgate) more information to follow
• Sept 12 – Pink Out / Barbie 
• Sept 26 – Hoco – BPHS Spirit 
• Oct 31 –Costume Contest (Trunk-or-Treat Contest/Tailgate) more information to follow
• Nov 7 – Camo Out

 

 BPHS Playlist Reminder! 
We are still accepting song requests for the BPHS Playlist! Don’t miss your chance to add your favorites.

 Remember: All approved songs must be school appropriate in both language and lyrics.

Submit your requests today! Here is the link! 

 BPHS Playlist – Song Requests Still Open! 

Brooke Point High School is still taking song requests for our school playlist! This is your chance to have your favorite music featured during the week, so don’t miss out on submitting your choices.

Please remember:

• All songs will be reviewed before approval.
• Songs must be school appropriate in both language and lyrics.
• Any songs that do not meet school guidelines will not be included.
   

Let’s keep our playlist fun, positive, and enjoyable for everyone! Submit your requests today using your BPHS school email through the Song Request Form. Here is the link!

Thank you for helping us create a playlist that represents the best of BPHS! 

 

Counseling News: Great News!! The WELLNESS ROOM will be open starting Monday, August 25 for students to access! This wonderful room is a resource for students to de-escalate, take a break, talk with a counselor, or practice coping strategies. On Mondays, we will have MINDFUL MONDAYS, in which counselors will be supervising the room during all blocks and is fully accessible to students. Tuesday-Friday the room is able to be requested as-needed, via Counseling. 

As counselors prepare for senior meetings and lessons with 12th-grade students to discuss post-secondary planning, this is a reminder that the career and college exploration tool SchooLinks is replacing Naviance this year.

SchooLinks isn't just for colleges -- students can look up careers, including those in the military, as well as watch videos from real professionals in specific fields.

Students can log into SchooLinks by logging into Clever --> scroll down under “More Apps” --> click on SchoolLinks --> log in using Google.

 

Library News

The Brooke Point Library is off to a great start this year! We've been busy with library orientations, lessons on research, and more! Follow us on Instagram for all of the latest library happenings!

Battle of the Books

Do you like reading? Do you like competing in trivia-style games? If so, you are the perfect person to join our Battle of the Books team! If you'd like to learn more about the team, please fill out this interest form. Our first meeting is September 3 during lunch.  

 

PTSO MEMBERSHIP Welcome back BP! The BPHS Parent-Teacher-Student-Organization (PTSO) is dedicated to building a collaborative and supportive community for our families, students, and staff. Please follow the link below to sign up for your 2025-2026 BPHS PTSO membership!

Together we can make a positive impact; thank you! 

Brooke Point PTSO Membership 2025-2026 - Google Forms

 

Chart Your Future (Juniors & Seniors): Stafford County Public Schools will host the 4th Annual Chart Your Future Expo on Monday, November 24, 2025 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center.

The event will feature more than 100 exhibitors representing colleges, universities, regional employers, and military branches. Students will have the opportunity to interact with regional and industry leaders and seek advice on the required training and skills necessary for their future career choices. Exhibitors will offer students the opportunity to apply for jobs, internships, college, or military service while at their booth. 

 

On the day of the event, students should report to their base school for the entire day; there will be no travel programs for these students. Students will be transported by school bus from the high school to the Convention Center and back. An adjusted school lunch schedule will be in place for students to eat lunch prior to departing for the Convention Center.  Students may bring a packed lunch or a hot lunch will be available for purchase for students participating in the Expo.

This event is for Juniors and Seniors.

Please check your email for registration information that was sent out earlier in the week.  

 

Sincerely,

Joe Murgo

Principal

August 12, 2025

Dear Black-Hawk Families:

Please review the following updated information regarding Chromebook distribution information as well as information pertaining to arrival and dismissal procedures now that we have completed day one with our new parking lots. 

Students please slow down and drive safely in the student parking lots coming to school!

Chromebook Information:

Today during school your student was given a Digital Device Loan Agreement Form. We are asking that you and your student sign this form and for your student to return it to their 2X class this Thursday 8/14. We are asking you to sign and return this form quickly to help Brooke Point distribute chromebooks to our students as efficiently as possible. We cannot distribute chromebooks until the form has been signed and returned to the school. Thank you for working with us to help our students succeed.

Car Rider information and maps:

• SCPS BPHS Car Rider Guidelines

• Overview Map: School Parking, Car Rider Loop, and Bus Loop
• Bus Loop Map

 

Thank you,

Joe Murgo

Principal

Good afternoon, Students and Families,

Please review the following important updates regarding transportation and traffic procedures for the upcoming school year:

MyRide App

To stay updated with your student’s transportation information, please download and use the MyRide app.
 Click here to watch a short video tutorial on how to download and use the app.

Additional Bus Assignments

If your child requires an additional bus assignment during the school year, please complete the Additional Bus Assignment Form.
Please note:

• The requested address must be within the Brooke Point High School zone.
   
• The request must be completed by a parent or guardian.
   
• Routing may take 7–10 business days to be processed by the transportation department.
   
• Once routing is completed, updates will be available in the MyRide app.
   

Bus Delay Notifications

To check for delays in the morning or afternoon, please refer to the Bus Delays and Notification Dashboard.

Traffic Patterns and Parking Information

Please be mindful that construction is ongoing for Elementary School #19 on our campus. We appreciate your patience and cooperation in maintaining a safe and efficient traffic flow.

Car Rider Information

• SCPS BPHS Car Rider Guidelines
   

Maps

• Overview Map: School Parking, Car Rider Loop, and Bus Loop
   
• Bus Loop Map
   

General Reminders

• Designated areas for student, visitor, and handicapped parking are clearly marked.
   
• Please drive slowly and cautiously through all parking areas and loops for the safety of our students and staff.
   

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our main office (540-658-6080). We look forward to a safe and successful school year!

August 8, 2025

Dear Black-Hawk Families:

Principal’s Welcome Video: Let’s kick off the 2025–2026 school year with energy and purpose! Check out our Principal’s Welcome Video to hear more about BPHS!

Please review the following updated important information. See everyone soon!

 

Athletics/Activities Next Week: Individual Season Passes are on sale now through GoFan. $50 per pass gets you access to every home sporting event all school year (excluding postseason) https://gofan.co/app/school/VA24881 Regular season ticket prices are $8.

Wednesday, August 13

Fall Sports Parent Meeting 6:00 (excluding football)

Auditorium

Thursday, August 14

Golf vs Colonial Forge at Augustine 3:30

Field Hockey scrimmage at Forest Park 6:00

Volleyball Scrimmage at Forest Park 5:00/6:00/7:30

Friday, August 15

Football Scrimmage at Yorktown(Arlington) 7:30

 

Chromebook Distribution and Information: 

How and when is my student getting a chromebook?

Starting this school year, SCPS is requiring all students and parents/guardians to review and sign a Digital Device Loan Agreement Form before a student receives a chromebook for the 2025-2026 school year.

All students will receive the required form on Tuesday, August 12th (the first day for all students). We are requesting the forms to be reviewed, signed, and returned by Thursday, August 14th to ensure a smooth and quick distribution process.

Starting August 14th classes will be called down to submit their completed forms and receive a chromebook for the year. Please note: Your student will not be assigned a chromebook until the completed form has been returned. 

 

Parking Passes Update: Parking passes will be sold during the first week of school.  Please review the map to our new student parking lot. As you can see we now just have one big lot and do not have separate Senior and Junior lots. This year student drivers that have purchased a parking pass will be able to park in any available student spot. You may not park in the student parking lot if you have not purchased a park pass.Please email Calvin Booth boothcj@staffordschools.net with questions.

 BPHS Parking Lot Rev1.pdf

 

Transition Day:  We are excited to welcome our Freshman Class! Please review the first day schedule BPHS Transition Day 2025 and we will see you all on Monday August 11.

 

First Day of School: The firs day of school for all students is Tuesday August 12. We will have a special guest speaker, Mr. Duncan Kirkwood, delivering a motivational message to all classes. Each class will also have their first Class Meeting during that time! Please see the schedule AUGUST 12 BELL SCHEDULE 25-26 for more information.

 

Senior Sunrise: On Tuesday August 12 Seniors please join us for a light breakfast at 6:00 am in the student parking lot to kick off the school year for the Class of 2026!

 

Class Dues: You may pay Class Dues during Open House tomorrow night or any other day. Class dues prices are as follows:

Freshman Dues: $10

Sophomore Dues: $15

Juniors/Seniors: Parking passes will not be sold at Open House on August 5. Student dues/debts must be paid prior to acquiring a parking pass. Parking passes will go on sale starting the first week of school in the 1st Floor Admin Office next to the elevator. Junior dues are $50 and Senior dues are $40 for Cap, Gown and Diploma ONLY. The other option is $75 which includes Cap, Gown, Diploma AND Senior activities.

 

Attendance Information: Please see information regarding attendance for this school year. BPHS Attendance Parent Information 25.26sy DRAFT.docx

 

Sincerely,

Joe Murgo

Principal

August 4, 2025

Dear Black-Hawk Families:

It’s almost time for the new school year! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer and relaxing with family and friends. 

Phase two of the HVAC construction has been completed. Our parking lots have been updated as well. The building is progressing well and we are excited to welcome staff and students soon!

Please review the following updated important information. See everyone soon!

 

Chromebook Distribution and Information: 

How and when is my student getting a chromebook?

Starting this school year, SCPS is requiring all students and parents/guardians to review and sign a Digital Device Loan Agreement Form before a student receives a chromebook for the 2025-2026 school year.

All students will receive the required form on Tuesday, August 12th (the first day for all students). We are requesting the forms to be reviewed, signed, and returned by Thursday, August 14th to ensure a smooth and quick distribution process.

Starting August 14th classes will be called down to submit their completed forms and receive a chromebook for the year. Please note: Your student will not be assigned a chromebook until the completed form has been returned. 

 

Parking Passes Update: Parking passes will not be sold at back to school and will be sold during the first week of school.  Please review the map to our new student parking lot. As you can see we now just have one big lot and do not have separate Senior and Junior lots. This year student drivers that have purchased a parking pass will be able to park in any available student spot. You may not park in the student parking lot if you have not purchased a park pass.Please email Calvin Booth boothcj@staffordschools.net with questions.

 BPHS Parking Lot Rev1.pdf

 

Class Schedules:  Student schedules will be released on StudentVue and ParentVue on Monday, August 5 at 4pm. We request your patience as we work through the many schedule change requests we receive, and please note that errors will be prioritized. We look forward to seeing you at Back to School Night on August 5!

If you have any questions regarding your schedule please email your assigned alpha counselor:

• A-B: Jill Simoniz
• C-D: Katrina Palyo
• E-Hen: Jason Smith
• Her-Maq: Nicole Maldonado
• Mar-Po: Kyle McCarthy 
• Pr-Sos: Amy Angerson
• Sot-Z: Nancy Riffe

 

Open House:  Tuesday, August 5 is our Open House Night. This is an opportunity to come meet staff, find your classes, learn about our various sports and clubs, and do a self-guided building tour.  Due to our student capacity and construction in the junior parking lot we will split our Open House into two groups as follows:

• Students with Last Names A-J:  4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Students with Last Names K-Z:  6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

Class Dues: You may pay Class Dues during Open House tomorrow night or any other day. Class dues prices are as follows:

Freshman Dues: $10

Sophomore Dues: $15

Juniors/Seniors: Parking passes will not be sold at Open House on August 5. Student dues/debts must be paid prior to acquiring a parking pass. Parking passes will go on sale starting the first week of school in the 1st Floor Admin Office next to the elevator. Junior dues are $50 and Senior dues are $40 for Cap, Gown and Diploma ONLY. The other option is $75 which includes Cap, Gown, Diploma AND Senior activities.

 

First Day of School:  Ninth graders will have their first day of school (Transition Day) on Monday, August 11.  All grades will report on Tuesday August 12.  School hours are 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Bus schedules and drop-off/pick-up information will be shared at a later time.

 

Upcoming Athletic Information

• Fall Sports Tryout information is attached. 
• Auditorium. Fall sports (expect football) will have their parent meeting on August 13 at 6:00pm in the Auditorium. All students must have a current VHSL physical on file using the new physical form (attached). If you have a form from last year it is good for 14 months from the date you received it. 
• VHSL Dead Period for winter and spring sports is in effect from July 27-August 10.

 

 

• Fall Sports Tryout Info 2025.pdf

• VHSL-Physical-Evaluation-Form.pdf

 

 

SCPS Electronic Device Policy

• Please refer to the Stafford County Public Schools Off and Away Policy
• In accordance with Stafford County Public Schools Policy 2402, all cell phones and electronic devices must be powered off and stowed away from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM; use is only permitted before and after school hours.

 

Parent pick-up/drop off: Please see the attached maps with locations and information regarding our new parking lots. We will have plenty of staff assisting with the new patterns the first month of school.

The first map is our new traffic patterns for car riders, student drivers, and buses. The second map is the entire aerial view of the campus with labels.

Revised Route Tracker with Colors.pdf

BPHS PARKING EXHIBIT.pdf

 

Buses: Please use the following website to look up your child's bus information. Please check frequently as transportation is working to route all students and this information may change over the next few days. https://www.staffordschools.net/families/transportation.

 

Meningococcal 4 Vaccine:  Please remember that all rising 12th grade students must have the Meningococcal 4 vaccine prior to the start of the school year.  This should be completed prior to August 12.

 

Sincerely,

Joe Murgo

Principal

July 28, 2025

Good afternoon Black-Hawk Families:

I hope everyone is enjoying their Summer Break with family and friends!

I’m thrilled to begin my third year as Principal and to welcome everyone to the 2025–26 school year at Brooke Point High School! We are proud to have one of the best staffs in Stafford County, and our focus remains on putting students at the center of everything we do.

This year, we’re continuing to build a strong, positive school culture by fostering meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff. Our academic priorities include improving clarity around learning goals, meaningful feedback, and student engagement in the classroom. We’re also focused on reducing chronic absenteeism through relationship-building and creating a welcoming, supportive environment where every student can thrive.

Below you’ll find important information and upcoming events related to the start of the school year. We look forward to partnering with you for a successful 2025–26!

Important Information and Upcoming Events:

• August 5 Open House 
  This is an opportunity to come meet staff, find your classes, learn about our clubs, IB and CHAMP program information, attendance information, pay lunch accounts, learn about reporting attendance, pay class dues, learn about our athletic teams,  and do a self-guided building tour.  Due to our student capacity we will split our Open House into two groups as follows:

Students with Last Names A-J:  4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Students with Last Names K-Z:  6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
 

• August 11 Transition Day for 9th grade students (schedule forthcoming)
   
• August 12 First Day of School (X Day)

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Upcoming Athletic Information

• Fall Sports Tryout information is attached. 
• There will be a football parent meeting Tuesday, July 29 at 6:00pm in the Auditorium. All other fall sports will have their parent meeting on August 13 at 6:00pm in the Auditorium. All students must have a current VHSL physical on file using the new physical form (attached). If you have a form from last year it is good for 14 months from the date you received it. 
• VHSL Dead Period for winter and spring sports is in effect from July 27-August 10.
   
• Fall Sports Tryout Info 2025.pdf
• VHSL-Physical-Evaluation-Form.pdf

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Counseling Information

• We're excited to welcome everyone back to another school year! Please note that caseloads have shifted slightly for SY 25-26:
   
  • A-B                Ms. Jill Simoniz
  • C-D                Ms. Katrina Palyo (Director)
  • E-Hen            Mr. Jason Smith
  • Her-Maq       Ms. Nicole Maldonado
  • Mar-Po          Mr. Kyle McCarthy
  • Pr-Sos           Ms. Amy Angerson
  • Sot-Z             Ms. Nancy Riffe

• There will be NO schedule changes this fall, consistent with SCPS policy, which has been communicated to students and families since March. May 2 was the deadline to change course requests. The only exceptions are:
  •  Student’s schedule is missing required courses for diploma requirements or any specialized services;
  • Student did not meet a course prerequisite;
  • Student has previously earned credit for a course;
  • Student is requesting a course level change; or
  • Student is missing a course or if a course is listed twice.
     
• All schedules will be viewable on StudentVue and ParentVue on August 4, 2025. 
  
  We will see everyone on Back to School Night!

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News From Student Council Association (SCA)

• Freshman Class Officer Elections will be held on Friday, August 29. Students interested in running for office must submit a completed application by Tuesday, August 20.
• Application packets will be available for pick-up at Open House on August 5. Packets will also be available in the main office from August 11 through August 20.
• Campaigning may begin on Thursday, August 22 and must conclude by Wednesday, August 28.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Ellis at elliski@staffordschools.net.

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SCPS Electronic Device Policy

• Please refer to the Stafford County Public Schools Off and Away Policy
• In accordance with Stafford County Public Schools Policy 2402, all cell phones and electronic devices must be powered off and stowed away from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM; use is only permitted before and after school hours.

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Information Forthcoming

• Attendance Information
• Construction Updates

 

Sincerely,

Joe Murgo
Principal