Our 7th grade 4x100 relay team will compete at STATE tomorrow in East Peoria!
This afternoon, we celebrated Korra Ellis, Brylee Maddox, Alyssa Grider, and Indi Johnson with a Walk of Fame send-off. We are so proud of these athletes and all of their hard work this season!
Good luck at STATE! 💙🩶
Blue Ridge High School proudly announces the Valedictorians and Salutatorian for the graduating Class of 2026.
Please help us congratulate and celebrate Co-Valedictorians Benjamyn Clevenger and Carmen Ellis and Salutatorian Presley Hardesty.
Please help us congratulate and celebrate Co-Valedictorians Benjamyn Clevenger and Carmen Ellis and Salutatorian Presley Hardesty.
"Adulting" can be really tough! Our 8th graders spent yesterday navigating the Real World Simulation with 4H and local agencies. They picked careers, managed checkbooks, and learned the hard way that life loves to throw an unexpected bill your way.
We love seeing our students get these hands-on life skills. Shoutout to 4H for being such incredible partners! Also, thanks to Ms. Kennell for her finance unit and teaching our students to write checks!
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We love seeing our students get these hands-on life skills. Shoutout to 4H for being such incredible partners! Also, thanks to Ms. Kennell for her finance unit and teaching our students to write checks!
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Another project is ready to go home from Mr. Tongate's shop. This desk was created by Jasper Schlieper, a sophomore. He did work both in the shop (designing and building) as well as at home (the epoxy pour and planing) to get this great finished product. Great job, Jasper!
Congrats to Lexi Winstead (left) who qualified for the State Track Meet in the 100m and Ariahna-Miller Brown (right) who also qualified for the State Meet next Thursday in the 400m at tonight's Sectional Meet. It was a great day for PR's! The team placed 5th out of 18 schools competing. Great job by all our athletes!
Congratualtions to the Regional Winner of the VFW Auxiliary Patriotic Art Contest 2026, Presley Whisman. Presley's submission will continue on to the state competition this summer. Congrats Presley!
Today, Mr. Spurlock’s AP Chemistry class came to BRJH and fired up our 8th graders. They had an explosive time learning about acids, bases and chemical reactions! We are thankful for collaborative opportunities within our district!
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As the school year begins to wrap up, students in Mr. Tongate's Carpentry and Cabinet Making class is putting the final touches on their projects before taking them home. One piece that is ready to go home that showcases the skills and techniques extremely well is a record cabinet, built by senior Ben Clevenger. This finished piece houses a storage cabinet for music equipment and a drawer designed to hold vinyl records. Great job!
6 countries in 2 months? Our high school social studies class actually pulled it off.
Lately, these students have been "traveling" the globe through some awesome hands-on research. From exploring new cultures to studying history, they’ve put in serious work—and earned a stamp in their custom passports for every single stop.
They’re officially ready for their next adventure! Thanks for creating this memorable opportunity for your students, Ms. Griffen!
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Lately, these students have been "traveling" the globe through some awesome hands-on research. From exploring new cultures to studying history, they’ve put in serious work—and earned a stamp in their custom passports for every single stop.
They’re officially ready for their next adventure! Thanks for creating this memorable opportunity for your students, Ms. Griffen!
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Our 8th graders had an unforgettable day exploring the best of Chicago!
We'd like to thank Ms. Jamison for all her planning and the ten parent chaperones who volunteered their time.
Highlights from today:
Museum of Science & Industry: A moving visit to the Anne Frank Exhibit, where students engaged with history through a lens of courage and resilience tied to their Holocaust unit.
Field Museum: Stepping back in time to walk among giants (including SUE the T-Rex!) and exploring ancient civilizations.
Shedd Aquarium: Getting up close with some incredible marine life.
We are so proud of how our students represented our district with curiosity and respect. Seeing these lessons come to life outside the classroom is what it’s all about!
If you have pictures from today's trip, we'd love for you to you to drop your pictures in the comments.
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Come out tonight for the first home track meet at BRHS in 20+ Years! The weather should be beautiful! This will also serve as Senior Night for the Boys and Girls Track Teams. Seniors will be recognized at 4:45 PM. Senior Parents should be ready around 4:30 PM.
Meet Details:
Field Events Start at 4:00 PM
Running Events Start at 5:00 PM
Volunteers:
Please report to the Concession Stand Area between 3:30 and 3:45 to go over event details, instructions, and to get your clipboard with the rules and heat sheets.
Go Knights!
Meet Details:
Field Events Start at 4:00 PM
Running Events Start at 5:00 PM
Volunteers:
Please report to the Concession Stand Area between 3:30 and 3:45 to go over event details, instructions, and to get your clipboard with the rules and heat sheets.
Go Knights!
We found extra yearbooks for grades PK-8 if you missed your chance. It's not too late to request one for a discounted price of $20 . Email Mrs. Hardesty mhardesty@blueridge18.org to get your copy!
Blue Ridge Softball earned a 19–2 win over Calvary Christian, highlighted by 16 team hits and 10 stolen bases. The Knights continue to build momentum late in the season with contributions throughout the lineup.
Some exciting moments included T. Eads scoring her first run of the season and senior P. Hardesty stealing home for the first time in her career. The team continues to build confidence and aggressive energy offensively.
Fans are encouraged to come support the team on Senior Night this Monday, the 11th, at 4:30 PM. Senior recognition events will take place following the game.
BRHS Track and Field travels to Cerro Gordo today for the LPC Conference Track Meet. Join us in wishing the athletes Good Luck. Its a great day for PRs!! Go Knights!
Congrats to our 8th Graders!
Good Afternoon All,
Tonight's Varsity Softball Game @ Arcola High School has been postponed due to field conditions from the rain yesterday. We are rescheduling this conference game for Saturday, May 16th at 10:00 AM. We understand that this may be a burden to some families preparing for graduation on the 17th, but this is the only date that both schools have availabiliy. Thank you for your continued support and Go Knights!
Tonight's Varsity Softball Game @ Arcola High School has been postponed due to field conditions from the rain yesterday. We are rescheduling this conference game for Saturday, May 16th at 10:00 AM. We understand that this may be a burden to some families preparing for graduation on the 17th, but this is the only date that both schools have availabiliy. Thank you for your continued support and Go Knights!
Come on out tonight to South Park to see the BRHS Baseball Team take on Arcola High School for Senior Night. We will be recognizing three student-athletes for their hard work and dedication. These students include Benjamyn Clevenger, Jakob Kristensen, and Devin Wrestler. First pitch will happen at 4:30 PM and the senior recognition will happen just before. Go Knights!
Unfortunately, tonight's home BRHS Track Meet has been POSTPONED.
The forecast does not seem to be showing any signs of improvement and temperatures are going to bedropping throughout the meet. With teams being close to conference meets and post season competitions, we believe it is best to postpone. We will STILL have a home track meet this season, although it will now be on the afternoon of Monday, May 11th. We hope to see great community support on our new date.
The forecast does not seem to be showing any signs of improvement and temperatures are going to bedropping throughout the meet. With teams being close to conference meets and post season competitions, we believe it is best to postpone. We will STILL have a home track meet this season, although it will now be on the afternoon of Monday, May 11th. We hope to see great community support on our new date.
Game Recap from 5/4: Blue Ridge vs. Heritage
Result: Blue Ridge defeated Heritage 21–6 in conference play.
Highlights:
O. Jones: grand slam, 3 hits, 5 strikeouts (2 innings)
R. Coffey: 3 RBIs
E. Clark: 2 hits
Team: 10 hits
A. Roos: 3 stolen bases
Blue Ridge continues to build momentum with a strong team performance.
Note from Coach Benson: Really proud of this group. We’re now on a 4-game winning streak following our recent win over Heritage. The team continues to show growth and build momentum, with contributions from the entire roster.
Go Knights!
Result: Blue Ridge defeated Heritage 21–6 in conference play.
Highlights:
O. Jones: grand slam, 3 hits, 5 strikeouts (2 innings)
R. Coffey: 3 RBIs
E. Clark: 2 hits
Team: 10 hits
A. Roos: 3 stolen bases
Blue Ridge continues to build momentum with a strong team performance.
Note from Coach Benson: Really proud of this group. We’re now on a 4-game winning streak following our recent win over Heritage. The team continues to show growth and build momentum, with contributions from the entire roster.
Go Knights!
BRHS Senior, Romero Fernandez, was recognized through the BCA Culinary Program for his outstanding performance in class and at the Skills USA competition. Skills USA is a competition between high school students in specific career fields ranging from construction trades to culinary skills (totaling 104 different competition areas). Romero was crowned the State Champion in Culinary Arts! He will be competing at the Skills USA National Cooking Competition this summer (6/1 through 6/5) in Atlanta.
Additionally, he was a member of the BCA Culinary Team that traveled to Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida this past weekend. This competition focused on culinary improvisation to create 12 portions of an appetizer and entree based on an assigned continent.
Finally, Romero's culinary expertise was recognized at the annual BCA Honor's Night on April 29th, where he was chosen as the BCA Culinary Student of the Year. This is his 2nd year in the BCA Culinary program and has continued to impress his teachers with his aptitude and enthusiasm. Congratulations Romero! Great Job and Go Knights!
Additionally, he was a member of the BCA Culinary Team that traveled to Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida this past weekend. This competition focused on culinary improvisation to create 12 portions of an appetizer and entree based on an assigned continent.
Finally, Romero's culinary expertise was recognized at the annual BCA Honor's Night on April 29th, where he was chosen as the BCA Culinary Student of the Year. This is his 2nd year in the BCA Culinary program and has continued to impress his teachers with his aptitude and enthusiasm. Congratulations Romero! Great Job and Go Knights!
