BHS Parents Group

Dear BHS Community,

As we end this school year, I wanted to make a special announcement about a number of teachers who will not be returning to Burlingame High School next year. Some are retiring, some are moving to other schools, some are doing something else next year, and some are just taking a year off and may be back.  Please join me in wishing them good luck in their next endeavor. Thank you also to the classified staff who are moving to new roles.

Thank you, dear teachers, for your years of service to Burlingame High School!

Mr. Balmy

Ms. Balmana

Ms. Berube

Ms. Bleviss

Ms. Chan

Mr. Cruz

Mr. Erle

Ms. Farley

Ms. Fichera

Ms. Fjell-Walton

Mr. Maung

Ms. Perry

Ms. Skelton

Mr. Vences

Ms. Zielkowski

We will be welcoming these teachers (and AP) in these subject areas. It’s been a busy spring hiring.

Administration                     Mr. Loey

Biology                                Ms. Michot

Chemistry                            Mr. Chow

Counseling                          Ms. Castenada

Counseling                          Mr. Brugman

CTE/VAPA                           Mr. Francisco

Drama/Dance                      Ms. Shannon

English                                 Ms. Wolfenden

Health/PE                             Mr. Tyler (Same Mr. Tyler)

Italian                                   Ms. Schaffer 

Math                                     Mr. Magana

Math                                     Mr. N. Garcia

New English                        TBD

New Social Science            TBD

Spanish                                Mr. E. Garcia

Spanish                                Ms. M.R. Escoto

Special Education                Mr. Gonzales

Once a Panther, Always a Panther.

Best of luck,

Principal Jen Fong

jenfong@smuhsd.org

May 11, 2025

Last week, we held our transition meeting for all executive and committee leads for the 2025–26 school year. As I wrap up my term as President of the BHS Parents Group, I want to share how much I’ve appreciated the opportunity to serve this incredible community. It has been a truly rewarding experience.

I’m thrilled to pass the baton to Ingrid Gauthier, who will serve as President next year. I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Ingrid in her role as Vice President, and I can confidently say that she is an outstanding leader. She brings a thoughtful, steady presence to every project and is deeply committed to the success of our students, staff, and families. Ingrid is one of the most considerate and dedicated people I’ve ever met, and the group will be in excellent hands.

I’m also incredibly grateful for everyone I’ve worked with this year. Our parent community is truly special—generous, creative, and passionate about making BHS the best it can be.

If you’ve ever considered getting involved, keep your eye out for events or projects that might be interesting to you. There are roles for every interest and availability level. As an all-volunteer organization, the Parents Group supports the Excellence Fund, coordinates parent volunteers, offers educational events, and helps foster a strong connection between families and the school. Most importantly, we provide a trusted space for parents to connect, learn, and support our kids together.

Thank you for a great year.

Best,

Mike Jarrett

President, BHS Parents Group