Lights, Camera, Cook! registration is open to all 4th-8th graders and will begin on Thursday after Spring Break. If you like to cook, create videos, or be the star in a video, this session is for you! Visit go.illinois.edu/dmp and register soon!
Let’s Get Growing registration is open to all K-5 graders and will begin on Wednesday after Spring Break. Activities will include outdoor/gym time, cooking, and gardening. Visit go.illinois.edu/dmp and register soon!
The most recent job postings can be viewed at http://www.blueridge18.org/employment-opportunities--103
The Superintendent's Monthly Message for March is now posted at https://5il.co/6zmg. Have a great day!
Spring Break is soon upon us with Summer soon to follow. Let's keep our kids involved in healthy activities. Set aside time to be with our youth and just talk to them. Parents: We have the power to be a positive support system for our youth! https://5il.co/6yjt
Blue Ridge's own Dr. Stanifer, Mrs. Nichols, and Mrs. Parsons at the Women in Education Leading and Learning (WELL) Summit in Springfield yesterday! Way to Represent! #BlueRidgeTogether #ILWellSummit
Sub Bus Drivers NEEDED!!!!!! Call Paulette or Jessi @ 309-928-2150 if interested or for more information.
Don't forget the BREF Daddy Daughter Dance on April 6. See https://5il.co/6sq8 for more details!
Our Kids Heart Challenge Assembly was a success! Our Schneider students raised over $11,500 for the American Heart Association. Our students worked so hard to provide for a good cause. So proud of these young Knights!!
Updated job postings can be found at http://www.blueridge18.org/employment-opportunities--103
The Backpack Food Program provides weekend provisions for students at risk of hunger. Volunteers are needed for food packaging 1:30-3 PM in the BRHS Ag Shop on 3/13, 4/17, 5/15. Come by and lend a hand if you can!
Justin Otto has resigned from the BR School Board. The Board is accepting applications from interested individuals (qualifications: 18 years old, district resident for 1 year). Send letter of interest and resume to District Office, 411 N. John St., Farmer City 61842 by April 5.
BRHS Parents: Please take a minute to complete the survey from DeWitt/Piatt Co. Health Department at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7MDQM9M. This survey looks at parent provision of alcohol to High School aged students. All responses are kept confidential. Thank you!
Please share: The Blue Ridge Educational Foundation Daddy Daughter Dance has been scheduled for a new date: Saturday, April 6 at BRHS Moore Gym. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Dance is from 7-9 pm. Join us for dancing, snacks, raffle and cake walk. See details at https://5il.co/6sq8
The local Angel Tree provided over 85 children with Christmas gifts and other needed items. Angel Tree volunteers are already gearing up for next year. To read many more details on the good work of this group, go to https://5il.co/6slm. Thanks to all who supported Angel Tree!
Who wants to be the next Food Vlogger Star? 4-H STEAM Club presents Lights, Camera, Cook! a hands-on cooking club for BR 4-8th graders. Meetings are at BRIJHS on Thursdays, 4/4-5/2, 3:15-5:15 pm. Sign up by 3/29 at go.illinois.edu/dmp. Email questions to kleissjm@illinois.edu.
See all the ways to stay informed about BR Schools at http://5il.co/2oct
Updated job postings can be found at http://www.blueridge18.org/employment-opportunities--103
Important, please read: We have had a few reports within the last day of a resurfacing social media and internet presence known as the "Momo Challenge". A letter regarding this serious issue was sent home with students today. It is also posted at https://5il.co/6qnx
There may have been some confusion but the winter sports banquet will begin at 6:00 pm in the old gym at Blue Ridge High School