BHS News: Course selection for the 2012-2013 school year (current BHS students only) begins Monday, February 6th: 9th grade students will be provided an overview of the process by a BHS guidance counselor during Monday's Geo-Civics classes along with their yellow registration cards, course options and written overview to bring home Sophomores (pink cards) and juniors (blue cards) will receive their registration materials in their first period classes on Monday Students are encouraged to work with their parents, teachers, guidance counselors, and Department Heads to choose their courses for next year Registration cards are due  to the main office, the guidance office, or the first period teacher Monday, February 13th Parents or students needing more direction on the course selection process can complete an online form HERE The BHS STEM Academy (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) received concept approval from the Bangor School Committee and is set to begin in the fall of  2012.  Learn More Bangor High School 885 Broadway   Bangor, Maine 04401   (207) 992-5500/ 941-6212 (fax) A Message from Principal Paul Butler Among the largest high schools in Maine, Bangor High School is a comprehensive secondary institution serving approximately 1,300 students in grades nine through twelve.  Our shared vision, as outlined in the Bangor School Department High School Statement of Purpose, is to encourage academic excellence by providing each student the opportunity to realize his or her potential.  Academic excellence is defined as the creation of a challenging educational environment wherein all students can aspire to higher intellectual levels.  A rigorous, diversified curriculum is offered to students of all ability levels by an experienced, committed and talented faculty that seeks to instill in each individual pupil a love for learning and a desire to continue his or her education beyond high school. Students are offered an extensive selection of courses in every department, and are encouraged and guided to elect an appropriately challenging program of studies. Extensive extra and co-curricular offerings afford each student exciting opportunities to actively explore and develop individual strengths, interests and talents in a wide range of areas. All students are strongly encouraged to participate in activities and programs of personal choice so that, throughout high school, they will continue to realize their potential for success both in and outside of the classroom. Bangor High School students have a history of distinguishing themselves as outstanding academic, athletic, and community leaders. Bangor High School is the state leader in the number of National Merit Semifinalists, and our Advanced Placement Program has yielded achievement  consistently above state and national levels as well as dozens of AP Scholars. As a school-community, we take great pride in the noteworthy accomplishments of our students and look forward every year to their continued growth and development.