Tonight's BRHS Baseball Game vs. Cornerstone (@ Cornerstone) has been CANCELLED. The Knights will take the field again on 4/10 at home.
6 minutes ago, Jim Kirkton
BRHS vs. Cornerstone - CANCELLED
It's Principal Appreciation Week!

We’re so grateful for our amazing assistant principals who support students, staff, and families with dedication and heart every single day.

Thank you, Mrs. Diener, Mrs. Kollross, and Mr. Kirkton, for your dedication and the positive impact you make daily!
1 day ago, Ryan Peyton
Knights
Game: Blue Ridge vs. Martinsville Result: Blue Ridge defeated Martinsville 6–4 for their first win of the season. Highlights: Blue Ridge recorded 9 total hits as a team; including 3 doubles. K. Fenton led the offense, going 3-for-4 at the plate. O. Jones pitched 7 innings with 10 strikeouts. A. Roos led the team with 2 RBIs and 2 stolen bases The team committed no defensive errors. Overall, Blue Ridge showed strong effort throughout, with consistent contact at the plate and solid defense contributing to the win. From Coach Benson of the BRHS Softball Team: First win of the season! Strong team effort with solid defense and a great night at the plate. Proud of this group and the work they’re putting in! Keep it up, Knights!
4 days ago, Jim Kirkton
BRHS Softball at their team dinner
🎉 Congratulations to our Junior High Students! 🎉

We are proud to recognize the hard work and dedication of our students who have earned a place on the Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for the 3rd Quarter!
5 days ago, Shawna Kollross
Honor Roll Q3
Take a look at what’s coming next with Blue Ridge Connect, including plans for early out and teacher collaboration days and our new partnership with the Clinton YMCA to support student programming. https://aptg.co/1pXjKF
6 days ago, Kristi Woliung
BR Connect Bellflower

UPDATED 12:15 PM

Today's Softball Game vs. Oakwood has been cancelled due to weather.

Today's Track Meet at OKAW Valley has also been cancelled due to weather. Coaches are working to see if a possible rescheduled meet will work later in the season.

Athletes, please check with your coaches for practice plans today.

6 days ago, Jim Kirkton
4/1/26 Rain Cancellations

Mrs. Schneman has been hard at work with our budding KG-8th artists! Art Newsletters for both Schneider and BRIJHS can be found using this link: https://shorturl.at/SIIEx

Please take a moment to see what students have been working on in the Art Room.

6 days ago, Andrea Weedman
Elements of Art graphic
Yesterday, Mr. Scurlock's Science of Energy class had the honor of having a guest speaker come in! Mr. René Kristensen, the father of our awesome foreign exchange student Jakob, came in to talk about his job as an engineer in Denmark! Students were able to ask him questions about his career, accomplishments, and how they can pursue a job in engineering. We are very grateful for him taking time out of his busy trip to come in and talk with us!
6 days ago, Jim Kirkton
 Mr. René Kristensen presenting in Mr. Scurlock's classroom
 Mr. René Kristensen presenting in Mr. Scurlock's classroom
Dear Parents and Guardians,

This email is to provide you with important information regarding the upcoming ACT Testing Suite, which includes the PreACT 9, PreACT 10, and ACT 11, scheduled for April 9, 2026.

On this day, our 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students will be taking these important assessments. These tests provide valuable insights into students' academic progress and college readiness. 12th-grade students WILL NOT BE IN ATTENDANCE. We encourage seniors to use this day to visit a college or university of their choice or participate in job shadowing.

Key Reminders for Students:
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Technology: 9th-11th Grade Students must bring their fully charged Chromebooks to school on the day of the test.
Chargers: Students should also bring their Chromebook chargers with them.
Other Technology: Students will not be allowed to have their cell phones, headphones, or smart watches during the test.
Clothing: Dress in layers due to fluctuating temperature of rooms. No hats that cover students' eyes or faces are allowed.

Release Times:
Students are allowed to leave school grounds after testing is over. Students who need to stay at school after testing is over are welcome to do so. School transportation will run on its normal schedule.
Freshmen and Sophomores (PreACT 9 & 10): Testing is expected to conclude around 12:00PM.
Juniors (ACT 11): Testing is expected to conclude around 1:00 PM.
Students with alternate timing accommodations due to IEP and 504 plans will be contacted directly by their case manager and building administration surrounding their release time.
Lunch: Lunch will be available for all students who request it and will eat after their tests are completed.
Transportation: School buses will run on their normal schedule at 3:10 PM.

We understand that testing days can be a bit stressful, and we appreciate your support in ensuring your student is prepared. Please encourage your student to get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast on the morning of the test.

If students want to practice or further prepare for the upcoming ACT, there are free resources available here: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/free-act-test-prep.html

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Sincerely,
Blue Ridge High School Administration
7 days ago, Jim Kirkton
ACT at BRHS 4/9/26

Mr. Norsworthy invites all 4-6th parents and JH Choir families & parents to our upcoming Spring Concert! Please mark your calendars. We look forward to this event!

Details below:
https://shorturl.at/prPMo

7 days ago, Andrea Weedman
Spring Concert BRIJHS

Here is Blue Ridge CUSD #18's Monthly Update: Check out highlights including our upcoming BR Connect, our Exemplary Knights, and the newly released 2026–2027 District Calendar plus more great things happening across our schools - https://shorturl.at/iC4Hv! #BR_U_KNIGHTED

8 days ago, Ryan Peyton
Knights
Over the BRHS Spring Break, the BRHS Marching Band and Color Guard travelled to Disney World and Universal Studios to march, perform, and make some great memories.

Follow the link to see the BRHS Marching Knights in action at Disney World from their parade on 3/25:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FKLgEcnQV8zhgOsw1mQJY_4Jkd6oxFZl/view?usp=sharing
8 days ago, Jim Kirkton
Attention High School Students and Guardians: Please check out the items from our lost and found table! If any of these items belong to you, pick them up before break. Any items still there after break will be washed and donated.
18 days ago, Jim Kirkton
Lost and Found 3/20/26
Did you miss the regular Board of Education meeting held last night? If so, be sure to watch it here and find out what's going on in our district! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG_h2Gb5yKs
19 days ago, Kristi Woliung
Calling all future Lady Knights! Is your daughter ready to own the court? Whether she’s just picking up a ball for the first time or she’s eyeing a varsity starting spot, the Blue Ridge Girls’ Basketball Summer Camp is a great place to start!

Expect skill-building, teamwork, and a whole lot of Knight pride for girls entering Grades KG–12. Use the links to the forms below to reserve your daughter(s) spot:

Incoming 9th-12th - https://forms.gle/G34vSaVWyNvYnYfg7

Incoming 5th-8th - https://forms.gle/ntyyw5vLJYvkmpbJ6

Incoming K-4th - https://forms.gle/yqdqA8fhG7RLgg2V6
19 days ago, Andrea Weedman
Girl Driblling
Today, Mr. Kirkton took four BRHS Students to Springield to participate in the Sally Turner Youth Advisory Council. Here they learned about the legislative procedures for the House of Representatives as well as the State Senate. The students also participated in a mock bill discussion and vote to see how the process truly works.
27 days ago, Jim Kirkton
Haylee Dean, Kelly Weiss, Thomas Vanderspool, and AJ Bernard deep in thought in the Illinois Senate seats.
Looking up at the rotunda for the Snap the Capitol Challenge

Do to the inclement weather in the forecast, JH play practice will end at 5:00 tonight. There will be an activity bus that will still be running for those students that need it. Thank you!

28 days ago, Heather Wilcoxon
Blue Ridge Families,

We are postponing the High School Fine Arts Expo and Kindergarten Registration on Tuesday, March 10, due to projected inclement weather this evening. We are making this decision out of an abundance of caution and to prioritize student and staff safety.

Both of these events will be rescheduled for Monday, March 16.

Thanks,
28 days ago, Ryan Peyton
A great day for our High Honor Roll students from the junior high! They celebrated their academic achievements with an exciting trip to watch the Bloomington Bison in action. Hard work in the classroom earns some fun outside of it! 🏒👏🎓
28 days ago, Shawna Kollross
Bison Hockey
This afternoon, the Blue Ridge Scholastic Bowl Team competed at home for the IHSA Regionals. They finished with victories over Maroa Forsyth and over Warrensburg-Latham in the regional championship! They will be competing in the IHSA Sectionals on Saturday at home! Go Knights!
29 days ago, Jim Kirkton
The BRHS Scholastic Bowl Team
BRHS Regional Champions
Coach Miles jumping for joy to celebrate the Regional Championship