HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
for October 1st, 2019
There will be a Key Club meeting for all members on Wednesday in Mrs. Davis’s room at lunch. Please attend!
Josephine Aldrich has been named "Student of the Month" for August & September. Congratulations to Josephine and thanks for being a great example to our students!
Homecoming Dance guest forms are in the office WEDNESDAY. If you are bringing a guest to the dance, they must be under age 21 and have a copy of their ID or Drivers License attached to the form. The dance is Saturday, Oct. 5th in the old gym at 7pm and forms are due back in the office on Wednesday, October 2nd.
Paint and decorate a pumpkin and save lives! Bring your pumpkin to school on Wednesday morning in the Commons between 8am and 8:30am! Then, everyone will have the chance to vote for the best pumpkin during lunch hour. The two pumpkins that raise the most money will earn a gift card for their creator. Key Club is sponsoring this to raise money for The Eliminate Project.
It's fall and all things pumpkin! Blue Ridge FFA has pumpkins for sale in the Ag Room! We have a few smaller ones for $3 and many large ones for $5. Pumpkins will be sold until October 27th so get them while they are here!
The Homecoming “All You Can Tacos” will be held after the Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 4th at the American Legion from 3:30 – 6:30pm. Tickets are $9 for Adults and $5 for Students! See any band member to purchase tickets.
The Garden House is donating $1 to the BRHS Boosters for every Homecoming corsage ordered for your Homecoming date on Saturday! Call 928-5454 to place your order!
Farmer City Baseball is having a community day at Monical’s Pizza on Monday, October 14th. Monical’s will donate 20% or your bill to the organization. Flyers are in the office if you need one!
Students interested in learning more about college and career options are encouraged to make an appointment with Mrs. Coy. It’s important for all Seniors to start acting on your college and career plans. Every college has a different deadline, so be sure to check with your college choices and see when is the right time to apply. You should aim to apply by Nov 1st for an early college decision. Also, mark your calendars as FASFA will go live TODAY which is when students should plan to apply. Mrs. Coy is available to help you in the library on Wednesdays and Fridays for any assistance you may need. She also has FREE college swag items, so stop by her office to get yours!
Monday through Thursday we will use the 2:20 Bell Schedule with an a/ctivity daily from 2:20 until 3:10.
Homecoming Dress-Up Days this week are:
TODAY is Decades Day and after 2:20 we will have Class Relays Outside!
Wednesday is Class Colors Day
After 2:20 we will have Relays inside in the New Gym
Thursday is Western Day
After 2:20 there will be a Line Dance Competition in the Old Gym!
Friday will be Spirit Day with Blue and Silver for everyone!
Homecoming Pep Rally will be held at 1pm on Friday with the Homecoming Parade at 2pm.
The Girls Golf team dropped a close match yesterday against Leroy. Ashlyn Voyles shot a career best 44 to lead the effort. The Boys team split a 3-way match losing to Leroy but defeating Fisher. Aaron Jayne lead the effort with a 38 and a decent score from Wyatt Summers.
The Soccer team lost to Roanoke last night 7 to 2.
1st half scoring for Blue Ridge was Brenden Flannell assisted by Victor Reynolds.
2nd half scoring was Victor Reynolds unassisted. Jayden Dalton had 13 saves.
Today the Girls Golf team plays in the Shagbark Triangular beginning at 4:00. Teachers please dismiss the girls at 2:20 today for their meet.
The Volleyball team plays Heritage at HOME with the JV beginning at 6:00 and the Varsity shortly after. Go Knights!
Lunch detentions will be in the office this week on TODAY. After school detentions are with Mr. Miles in the new gym.
Today’s lunch menu is: Nacho’s with meat and cheese or Pepperoni Bread
Chef Salads are available daily.
Thank you and have a great day!