Blue Ridge CUSD #18

BR Families, have you heard about the 1 cent sales tax that will be on the ballot for McLean County residents? If you're looking for more information, please click on the link to read the informational letter: https://5il.co/39vuz #br_u_knighted

8 months ago, Hillary Stanifer

I have had a few different people ask me recently about how to be a host family for a foreign exchange student. Here is an email from the coordinator for a program that has sent quite a few students to BRHS recently. Please consider. Dear Blue Ridge Families, We have an exciting opportunity for your family to welcome an international exchange student into your home for the 2025-2026 school year! EF High School Exchange Year is currently looking for host families in Central Illinois, and we have several incredible students eager to experience life in the Midwest. Hosting an exchange student is a rewarding experience that brings cultural enrichment to your family, school, and our community. As a host family, you’ll have the unique opportunity to learn about a new culture while providing a student with a loving home and an unforgettable American high school experience. If you are interested in learning more and viewing student applications to find the right match for your family, please reach out to Jayme Corcoran at corcoranj@district87.org or visit https://efexchangeyear.org/iec/jayme-corcoran/ Thank you for considering this incredible opportunity!

8 months ago, Brian Easter

This cute purse and hand sanitizer was left at the high school Talent Show on Friday 2/28. If it's yours, please call the high school office to claim! 309-928-2622. UPDATE: This has been claimed.!

8 months ago, Jill Hardesty

Blue Ridge School Libraries are having our Spring Used Book Sale next week! Stop in at the High School Library on Tuesday, March 11th from 4-7pm to browse our books. We'll have books for all ages! Have some books you don't need anymore? We're looking for more popular fiction for kids and teens to include in our sale. Donations can be dropped off this week at any of our three schools. All proceeds from the sale benefit our school libraries. Contact Ms Beaman at abeaman@blueridge18.org if you have questions.

8 months ago, Jill Hardesty

8th Grade Volleyball Regionals are Saturday morning at Ridgeview. Join us in wishing our 8th grade girls good luck! #br_u_knighted

8 months ago, Andrea Weedman

8 months ago, Jill Hardesty

The Fine Arts Expo is next week! Be sure to come out to see what all will be showcased. Art show starts at 6 and the performances start at 7! https://5il.co/39g1w

8 months ago, Kristi Woliung

Blue Ridge School Libraries are having our Spring Used Book Sale next week! Stop in at the High School Library on Tuesday, March 11th from 4-7pm to browse our books. We'll have books for all ages! Have some books you don't need anymore? We're looking for more popular fiction for kids and teens to include in our sale. Donations can be dropped off this week at any of our three schools. All proceeds from the sale benefit our school libraries. You can find more details here: https://shorturl.at/ljVpZ. Contact Ms Beaman at abeaman@blueridge18.org if you have questions.

8 months ago, Ryan Peyton

Picture Day is coming up on 03/11/2025! You must preorder for your child's photograph to be taken. Online ordering closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before Picture Day. BRIJHS Code 93541QF and Schneider 93541TA. Order here: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/93541QF https://5il.co/39cht

8 months ago, Erica Duvall

It's National School Social Worker Week! Please help us celebrate Heather King and Molly Augspurger who serve our students (and staff) so very well! #br_u_knighted

8 months ago, Hillary Stanifer

Schneider Families! It's not too late to sign up for P.I.E.'s "Light up the Knight" taking place March 15. Click this link to register: https://shorturl.at/O4GdE Also, here is a "Know Before You Go" document with helpful information for the evening - https://shorturl.at/YFFai Hope to see you there!

8 months ago, Ryan Peyton

BR Families, we will need to again combine afternoon bus routes on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Green route riders will be reassigned to White or Purple. All three routes (Green, White, Purple) may have up to a 45 minute delay in arriving home. Thank you. #br_u_knighted

8 months ago, Hillary Stanifer

Please read the February Family Letter from Mr. Huddleston and Mrs. Kollross. https://5il.co/3958p

8 months ago, Burton Huddleston

BR Families, the Green, White, and Purple routes will need to be combined into two routes this afternoon. All Green route students will be reassigned to ride either White or Purple. We expect up to 45 minute delays for these riders. Thank you for your understanding. #br_u_knighted

8 months ago, Hillary Stanifer

Congratulations to our BRHS Students with OUTSTANDING Attendance at this point in the school year. We currently have 61 students with 95% + attendance. This represents 40% of the total student body. Having great attendance correlates to better understanding of material, more opportunities for feedback and growth, and more exposure to social skills.

8 months ago, Jim Kirkton

Blue Ridge will join the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in the twelfth statewide survey of school climate and learning conditions. The survey provides a unique opportunity for 4th-12th grade students, teachers and parents to have a voice in improving their schools. Please see the informational letter here: https://5il.co/38aq7. Students and teachers will take their survey between February 26 and March 28. The parent survey is open and will remain open through March 28. You may access the parent survey here: https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/. These surveys will serve as an opportunity for schools to reflect on progress since the last statewide implementation. You will receive reminders during the survey window as we highly encourage all our teachers, students, and parents to make their voices heard to impact positive growth in our schools. #br_u_knighted

8 months ago, Hillary Stanifer

We would like to congratulate senior, Lily Enger as she signed her letter of intent to play golf for Millikin University. Congrats Lily!!

8 months ago, Jessi Price

Congrats to the BRHS Scholastic Bowl team on placing 2nd out of 10 teams at the Masonic Sectional Saturday at Meridian H.S.. The Knights defeated Casey-Westfield, Dieterich, Meridian and Central A&M while only losing to Tuscola and the champions Cumberland. The knights were led in scoring by Indra Nolan with 21 tossups followed by Ivy Whitehouse with 7, Broden Soliday with 6, Elias Nolan and Apollo Gannaway with 4, Ollie Yeagle with 3 and Cooper Rausch with 2. Contributing on bonus parts were Ellie Schleper and Taylyn Watterson. Way to go Knights!!

8 months ago, Jessi Price

The Blue Ridge band is hosting the annual Talent Show this Friday, 2/28 at 7pm in the Moore Gym at the high school. We have an awesome group of talented community members and students alike and they are wanting to show you their talents! We have everything from elementary to Jr. High to High school students and even some alumni participating! We welcome you all to the Talent Show! Admission is $13 for adults and $7 for students at the door. You may also call the high school office this week (309-928-2622 option #2 on the menu) and pay for tickets with a debit or credit card. Your tickets will be waiting for you at the door! We'll accept cash, credit or debit cards at the door also that night. During intermission will find sweet treats for sale and don't forget some really awesome Silent Auction items! Bid early and often! Call the high school office if you have any questions!

8 months ago, Jill Hardesty