
Congratulation to Ellie Paulsrud - she just qualified for nationals in goat production in FFA. Way to go!

Daddy Daughter Dance Update at http://5il.co/30vv

The Blue Ridge Softball game next Friday, March 30 will start an hour earlier at 3:30 since it is Good Friday. Bus time has been moved up by one hour. Go Knights!

We look forward to seeing all of the Dads and Daughters tomorrow evening! The NCAA tournament will be on at the dance, too!!!


Long-time elementary music teacher, Terry Davito, accepts a signed quilt from 2nd and 3rd graders at their program. Thank you, Mr. Davito, for another great show!



Here's a handy guide on how to stay informed with Blue Ridge Schools. Pass it on! http://5il.co/2oct

The Superintendent's Monthly Message for March is now posted at http://5il.co/30m2

BRHS Life Skills Class is taking orders for cupcakes. Custom flavors available. Contact Amber Lytel at alytel@blueridge18.org or 309-928-2622 to place an order. Flier is posted at http://5il.co/30c4

Our FFA Chapter will be hosting an after school program at Schneider Elementary this spring. Agademics is designed as a fun, hands-on learning experience related to agriculture.


Don't miss the Blue Ridge Educational Foundation's Daddy/Daughter Dance on March 24, 7-9pm. Great music, dancing, cake-walk, and door prizes. Don't miss the selfie-station!


It’s hard to top the grade 2/3 program, “Hats”! Hats off for a wonderful performance!


The Student Advisory to Illinois State Board of Ed launched a new Student Voices site at https://www.isbe.net/studentvoices for students to ask and answer questions about prepping for their futures

Blue Ridge CUSD No 18 Board of Education Meeting details are posted on the website. Meeting is 3/21. More details @ https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicMeetingMaterials.aspx?ak=1000247&mk=50274806

Another awesome bus driver to appreciate!


Five (awesome) BREF Mugs are available for purchase: one for $15 or two for $25. If you want one, call the district office at 309-928-9141. The flier is at http://5il.co/2zbt

Substitute Teachers & Substitute Paraprofessionals Wanted! Find out how to obtain a license @ http://www.roe17.org/licensure/substitute-teaching or @ http://www.roe17.org/licensure/paraprofessionals

Blue Ridge JFL Football and cheer dog-ups are tonight and Tuesday at the high school from 6:30-7:30 pm. Online registration is available until the end of March.

Bus Driver Appreciation Week wouldn't be complete without a salute to fearless leader, Paulette Clagg, Transportation Supervisor! Thank you for all you do!

Update on Student Walkout-14 participated in the student walkout this morning without incident. They assembled peacefully and returned to class at the agreed time. FCPD provided patrols for security.

Mrs. Lytel’s class did an amazing job catering BR Connect! Just one of the reasons that makes this such a special event.
