Students have been working hard to prepare for their 4H Food Challenge. The final challenge will be at the BRJH boys home basketball game on Dec. 12. The program is set up similar to the tv show Chopped.” All are invited to come and watch!



See the latest from Bloomington Area Career Center! Lots of great programs and opportunities for BRHS Juniors and Seniors! https://5il.co/brlr
Food Challenge is back! Parents of BR 7th and 8th graders, follow the link to read about our upcoming activity for students & parents. A light dinner is provided before the Food Challenge and the entire event is free of charge! Please RSVP at go.illinois.edu/brijhs
Families of Blue Ridge 4th-6th graders, make plans now to 'wrap-up' your holiday season with our 4H Holiday Art and Cooking session! Click on the link for registration information.
https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2019-12-10-piatt-county-4-h-steam-club-session-4-starts
We are happy to report that our website and email are up and running again. Thank you for your patience during the technical problems this past week. We hope you have had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! See you Monday.
Congratulations to Aaron Jayne for making the News-Gazette All Area Honorable Mention Golf Team. Way to go! https://www.news-gazette.com/sports/prep-sports/boys-golf/th-news-gazette-all-area-boys-golf-team-full-teams/article_2b08a39e-7ce4-5d1f-b3e3-8bcf78449a39.html
The BR website is down and we cannot receive email. If you have something urgent to communicate to the school, please telephone. We are working to resolve the problem and will let you know when it is fixed. It may continue through the weekend. Reminder: no school tomorrow or for the rest of the week. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
ROE 17 is holding a Substitute Teacher sign-up day on Dec. 16. See the flier for more information! https://5il.co/bjt2
Mrs. Nichols has the Thanksgiving Spirit!

Congratulations to Ashlyn Voyles for making the News-Gazette All-Area Honorable Mention Golf Team. Way to represent!
BR Board Secretary Kenna Dunlap Johnson, Curriculum Coordinator Hillary Stanifer, and UI Extension Educator Jamie Boas at the IASB school board convention, presenting on the BR/UI Extension partnership to offer after school programming. Way to represent!

BR Board of Education is honored at the State School Board Conference for earning the IASB Governance Recognition! (L to R: Supt. Susan Wilson, Curriculum Coordinator Hillary Stanifer, and Board Members Chelsie Leffelman, Franci Miller, and Kenna Dunlap Johnson)! Way to go!

It’s not too late to celebrate American Education Week! So how about a quiz? It’s not high stakes! :)
Happy American Education Week! We are blessed with a awesome administrative team to guide our district! Thank you for all you do!

The Superintendent's Monthly Update is now posted at https://5il.co/bhd7. This issue includes information on many important items, including audit, tax levy, and school report cards. Happy Thanksgiving!
BR Ed. Foundation awarded over $7000 for class projects! Traveling Theater–1st gr.; Challenger Mission-2nd gr. BRIJH: Assistance Bands-“Pull-Up” Club; Flexible Seating-ELA Classes; Go Fit Pro-for PE; Piano Progress-Music; and Trauma Informed Supply Cart for BRIJH & Schneider.
Our school board members are committed public servants who work on behalf of our children, families, and entire community. Celebrate School Board Member Appreciation today! Happy American Education Week!
Junior High Fannie Mae Candy Pick Up is scheduled for this Thursday, November 21 from 4-5 p.m. Parents, please make arrangements to have your student pick up their order during that time. Any questions, please contact Andrea Weedman - aweedman@blueridge18.org
Happy Education Support Professionals Day! Thank you to all the drivers, cooks, custodians, secretaries, parapros, and library clerks who ensure safe, clean, and healthy learning environments for students every day. #WeLoveOurESPs #AEW2019

It’s American Education Week! We love our public schools and the educators who inspire us.

