Soccer is canceled for weekend. All other activities are going on as scheduled.
Power is out in FC for 2+ hours so no phone or internet at school. To get a message to schools call 217-489-5201. Dismissal at normal time.
Warner Hospital's Health and Wellness Fair is scheduled for Sept. 13, 5-7 p.m. in the hospital's parking lot. For more information: http://5il.co/4r5w
Improving attendance is an essential, cost-effective way to ensure our students are on-track to learn and succeed. Chronic absence is an early warning sign of academic trouble. Working together, we can give our students the strongest opportunities for success!
We had a great day at Schneider Elementary celebrating our “Respect” rules! Students attended an assembly featuring a Respect skit by our BR Thespian Troupe. Students also participated in several other activities highlighting our Respect rules! We are off to a great start!
Special congratulations to BR PreK program for earning GOLD from the state's most recent evaluation. Amazing accomplishment by our PreK Team! Go Knights! For more information go to http://5il.co/4ntd
All payments can now be completed online! If you have more than one student go to the food service tile for an individual student. Once in it click make payment and it will take you to Revtrak where you can make payments for all your students.
Congratulations to BR FFA Member, Ellie Paulsrud for receiving a Gold Rating at the National FFA Level! This is the highest rating below being a National Finalist and we are proud of the hard work she has put in her SAE to receive this recognition. Way to go!
Here is some info on a couple of events and sign ups in our area! 4H family fun night info: http://5il.co/4mvd; Intertribal Powwow info: http://5il.co/4mvf; and info on Girl Scout sign ups: http://5il.co/4mve
Very nice article on BR Volleyball player Avery Fisher! Go Knights! http://news-gazette.il.newsmemory.com/publink.php?shareid=15b03541e
We are working on moving previous years balance to this year food accounts. If you need to make a payment please send a check in with your student. Food service has now moved to individual accounts instead of family accounts so if you have more than one student please designate how much to put on each students account.
Communication and Technology Information for the BR Community is posted at http://5il.co/4loz
There will be a Facility Rental Meeting on September 6 at 6pm in the High School Commons. All youth and/or adult activity groups or community organizations that use any school facility are asked to join.
Latest job postings can be found at http://www.blueridge18.org/employment-opportunities--103
Looking forward to our first day of student attendance tomorrow!! P.I.E. will host a “Back to School” Parent Breakfast/Meet & Greet for interested Schneider Elementary parents. Hope to see you there!
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 9/12, 10/17, 11/14, 12/14, 1/16, 2/13, 3/13, 4/17, 5/15. Come by and lend a hand if you can!
New job postings on the website. Check them out here: http://www.blueridge18.org/employment-opportunities--103
BRIJHS is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, August 21, from 6-7 p.m. All students in grades 4-8 are invited to attend and meet the teachers, put items in desks/lockers, and see the awesome new gym floor! We'll also have the Book Fair set up and Kona Ice in the circle drive.
The Superintendent's Monthly Message for August is posted at http://5il.co/4gi9
It includes links to the proposed budget for 2018-19, too. Looking for a great start to the school year!
We are looking forward to seeing all our Pre-K families that signed up for today’s park visit at Weedman Park. See you between 4:30-6:30!