It's Homecoming week at Blue Ridge and we invite everyone along for all the fun and festivities! Our parade kicks off Friday, 9/25 at 4:00, (line up at 3:15pm) starting at the high school followed by a pep rally back at the high school after the parade about 4:45. Food Truck from Moe's Big Meats, HS concession stand, Keke's Lemonade and Tom's Coffee Truck will be on site as well! It sounds like it's going to be a great night for some warmer food! The Royal court is being announced at 6pm with gametime approximately at 6:30pm. It's still not too late to join your organization in the parade! Call Mrs. Hardesty @ 309-928-2622 Option #2 for the high school office to join in!
Last night, 9/20/26, Blue Ridge High School crowned this year's Homecoming King and Queen at our Homecoming Coronation. This year's King and Queen are Tyler Holtz and Addie Browning. Congratulations to them and the entire Homecoming Court.
The full court consists of Austin Clark, Kaleb Forrest, Shawn Christie, Raeanna Miller, Cheyanne Smith, Kelly Weiss and the homecoming attendants include Axel Popejoy, Gavin Ozee, Kolton Prater, Jurnee Delaney, Kayla Meeker and Clara Weedman. The Homecoming Prince is Teagen Castor and the Homecoming Princess is Rigley Shaw.
They will be participating in the 2026 Homecoming Parade on Friday 9/25 at 4:00 PM as well as announced at the Homecoming Football Game on 9/25 at approximately 6:00 PM.
Go Knights!
The full court consists of Austin Clark, Kaleb Forrest, Shawn Christie, Raeanna Miller, Cheyanne Smith, Kelly Weiss and the homecoming attendants include Axel Popejoy, Gavin Ozee, Kolton Prater, Jurnee Delaney, Kayla Meeker and Clara Weedman. The Homecoming Prince is Teagen Castor and the Homecoming Princess is Rigley Shaw.
They will be participating in the 2026 Homecoming Parade on Friday 9/25 at 4:00 PM as well as announced at the Homecoming Football Game on 9/25 at approximately 6:00 PM.
Go Knights!
We are thrilled to announce that retired educator Ken Seneca has been officially inducted into the Blue Ridge Wall of Fame Class of 2026! Throughout his decades of service, Mr. Seneca was a cornerstone of our school community, inspiring generations of students to reach their highest potential while serving as a trusted mentor. Ken’s lasting imprint on our district continues to inspire us all, please join us in celebrating Ken on this exceptional and well deserved honor!
Great win! Next game tomorrow, Saturday, September 19th @ 11:30.
The BRHS Library officially launched our new Beyond the Books Hobby Kits on Friday! Whether your student wants to learn guitar, try stargazing, build with LEGO, or dive into Dungeons & Dragons, the library has a kit for them. Students can check out an entire kit from the library, take it home for 4 full weeks and have everything they need to explore a brand-new skill or pastime—completely free! We’ve even launched a new Yarn Library inside the library to help keep our young crafters fully stocked up.
Check out a sneak peek of the kits in the photos below, and encourage your student to stop by the library to check one out today!
Check out a sneak peek of the kits in the photos below, and encourage your student to stop by the library to check one out today!
Come out to support the Blue Ridge Knights football team at home tonight as they face Milford Cissna Park. Let's Go Knights!!
The BRHS Marching Band brought the energy this morning to Schneider with this week's edition of High Five Friday. They were able to show off parts of the new Marching Band uniform while welcoming student sto school. They will be performing tonight during the home football game with pregame starting at approximately 6:15. Go Knights!
The BRHS Cheer Team has updated their Little Knights Cheer Camp to now be available for Pre-K students through 6th graders! This camp will occur on 9/30, 10/1, and the students will perform with the HS cheerleaders at the home football game on 10/2. To sign up, please go to the attached link!
Kickin' Knights Cheer Camp Registration
The parent group out did themselves again. Tonight it was Mo’s Burritos provided by Bayer! Thank you to Bayer for sponsoring the meal, Mo’s for preparing it and our parent group for serving it up to the players! I can’t express how thankful we are for the community effort to support our football team. Thank you to all involved! Go Knights!
BRIJH Bring on your School Spirit!
HOCO Week is next week!
Sept 21st -Sept 25th
HOCO Week is next week!
Sept 21st -Sept 25th
Congratulation to Mrs. Michelle Wills for being selected at this week's News-Gazette Teacher of the Week!
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Next week is the BRHS Homecoming Week and it is full of fun activities and opportunities to show your BRHS Knight Pride. There are several home athletic events and the teams would love to see a bunch of support from the sidelines. Come on out Monday 9/21 to see the BRHS Volleyball team take on LeRoy at 5:30 PM, on 9/24 to see the BRHS Soccer team take on Watseka at 4:30 PM, and on 9/25 to see the BRHS Football team take on St. Anne at 6:30 PM.
Congratulations to the following students who have been voted to the 2026 BRHS homecoming court:
From front right: Freshman Clara Weedman, Senior Cheyanne Smith, Senior Kelly Weiss, Senior Raeanna Miller, Senior Addison Browning, Junior Jurnee Delaney and Sophomore Kayla Meeker.
From back left: Freshman Alex Popejoy, Senior Austin Clark, Senior Kaleb Forrest, Senior Shawn Christie, Senior Tyler Holtz, Junior Kolton Prater and Sophomore Gavin Ozee.
Coronation is on Sunday, 9/20 at 6pm in Moore gym. The Wall of Fame winner, Mr. Ken Seneca will be announced then coronation shortly afterwards.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is a quick reminder that all schools in the district will have an early dismissal tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16th, at 1:30 PM. This early release provides dedicated time for our educators to participate in professional development and collaborate across grade levels to enhance classroom instruction.
Bus Transportation: Buses will run their normal routes starting at the 1:30 PM dismissal time. Please expect your student at their stop earlier than usual.
After-School Athletics/Programs: Please check with your individual school building, sponsor or coach for adjusted afternoon schedules.
Thank you for your partnership and for supporting our staff as we work together to continuously improve learning for our students.
Order your Blue Ridge High School yearbook by Friday, September 18 to get the lowest price of the year — just $48! 💙🤍
✨ Personalize your yearbook and use promo code YBKICONS to save up to $20 on icons!
📸 Ready to order?
Order online at Jostens.com, bring a check to the BRHS office, or email Mrs. Schriefer at lschriefer@blueridge18.org.
Don’t miss out on the memories—or the savings! 💙📘
✨ Personalize your yearbook and use promo code YBKICONS to save up to $20 on icons!
📸 Ready to order?
Order online at Jostens.com, bring a check to the BRHS office, or email Mrs. Schriefer at lschriefer@blueridge18.org.
Don’t miss out on the memories—or the savings! 💙📘
Calling all Little Knights Cheerleaders! The Blue Ridge High School Cheerleading Team will be hosting a Little "Kickin' Knights" Cheer Camp on 9/30 and 10/1 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. They will learn cheers, stunts, and will perform at the 10/2 home football game (kickoff at 6:30 PM). This is a great way to raise that Blue Ridge Spirit. The camp is open to Pre-K through 5th grade students.
To sign up, please go to the following Google Form Link.
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To sign up, please go to the following Google Form Link.
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Our high school soccer players love to support our youth club soccer members! To help grow the program the high school soccer players help out anyway they can and interact with the younger members. This past Saturday, four of the high school soccer team members were field judges, and line judges for the first junior high soccer game of the season. Way to go Knights!
Today, 9/14, the soccer team travels to St. Joseph - Ogden for their next high school match of the season. The next home game for the BRHS Knights will be on 9/16 at South Park at 4:30 PM vs. Decatur Eisenhower.
Today, 9/14, the soccer team travels to St. Joseph - Ogden for their next high school match of the season. The next home game for the BRHS Knights will be on 9/16 at South Park at 4:30 PM vs. Decatur Eisenhower.
End zone seating and golf cart parking will be back again for this Friday's game. Send me an email (beaster@blueridge18.org) if you are interested.
It's Homecoming time! The Homecoming attendants and Senior court has been announced.
Homecoming activities begin 9/20 with Coronation at 6pm in Moore Gym with Powder Puff Football at 4:30 and Macho Volleyball at 7pm.
The parade will be on Friday, 9/25 at 4pm with the football game also on 9/25 at 6:30pm.
All class attendants and the Homecoming King/Queen will be announced on the football field at 6pm prior to the gametime.
Congratulations to all the students!
Homecoming activities begin 9/20 with Coronation at 6pm in Moore Gym with Powder Puff Football at 4:30 and Macho Volleyball at 7pm.
The parade will be on Friday, 9/25 at 4pm with the football game also on 9/25 at 6:30pm.
All class attendants and the Homecoming King/Queen will be announced on the football field at 6pm prior to the gametime.
Congratulations to all the students!
🔔 Reminder, Future Knights! 🏰💙
Our next Blue Ridge PreK screening is this Wednesday, September 16th!
Call 309-928-2611 for more information and to schedule a screening appointment!
