Schneider Elementary has gained a couple new staff members for the 24-25 school year. Please welcome Melanie Cail-3rd grade Teacher https://5il.co/2u6ye and Jamie Hammer-Paraprofessional https://5il.co/2u6y8 to the Schneider team.
We welcome a few new members to the Intermediate staff for the 24-25 school year. Crystal Thompson-5th grade Teacher https://5il.co/2u6y7, Kathryn Donaldson-4th grade Teacher and Katelyn Maitlen-4th-6th Special Education Teacher https://5il.co/2u6yc. Welcome to the Blue Ridge team!
There are new faces joining the staff and welcoming students at Blue Ridge High School this school year. Please take the time to read a little bit about each of them and be sure to say hi! Alex Mann-History https://5il.co/2u6y3, Brandy Hansen-Spanish https://5il.co/2u6y5, Claire Schwarzentraub-Math https://5il.co/2u6y6 , Jennifer Cole-History https://5il.co/2u6y9, Phil Avella-Biology https://5il.co/2u6yf and Mr. Kirkton-Assistant Principal https://5il.co/2u6ya
Picture Day is tomorrow (8/20) for ALL school buildings and district staff. Online orders are highly encouraged and you can easily order by following these links. BRHS https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/88018DA BRIJHS https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/87909ZF and BRSE https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/87910KA Get those smiles ready!!
BR Families, please take time to review the linked Crisis Management Letter which describes your role should the district need to evacuate to an off-site location and conduct a reunification process. Thank you for taking time to be informed in case of an emergency. https://5il.co/2t0xm #br_u_knighted
Extra Yearbooks Available!
Pre-K through 8th grade yearbooks from the previous years!
2023/2024 - $27
2022/2023 - $20
2021/2022 - $15
2020/2021 - $10
Please email Mrs Hardesty if interested in purchasing any of these. First come first serve.
mhardesty@blueridge18.org
ATTENTION BRIJHS PARENTS: REMINDER
Picture Day is 08/20/2024, mark your calendar! Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Ordering online is easy, visit https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/87909ZF.
https://5il.co/2t8rm
BR Families, the Blue Bus will be 15-20 minutes late today to pick up from school and drop off at homes. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks for your patience! #br_u_knighted
Want to know a little more about what's happening around the district? The Superintendent's Monthly Update is a great resource for that. Please take a few minutes each month to read the sections that are of most interest to you. Here's the August 2024 edition: https://5il.co/2ttud #br_u_knighted
The Green Bus will be about 10 minutes late this afternoon. Thank you. #br_u_knighted
If you have someone you'd like to nominate for the Wall of Fame, remember that the deadline to do so is THIS FRIDAY (8/16). Also, if you submitted someone last year and you'd like to offer new information to be considered by the panel that is also due by Friday. https://5il.co/2rgk1
Ever thought about subbing as a teacher or a teacher's aide? School is just around the corner and we need you! Check out the flier with the details! https://5il.co/2rih3
7th and 8th Grade Families- Please read the following message about an update to the cell phone policy at BRIJHS. https://5il.co/2tafw
Revised Student Handbook
https://5il.co/2t7wg
Picture Day is coming up on 08/20/2024! Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/87909ZF.
https://5il.co/2t8rm
We're getting closer! Is your Blue Ridge gear ready to go? Do you need a refresh? Check out the online store for your Blue Ridge spirit needs: https://brkstore.printify.me/products/1 # br_u_knighted
The BRHS Fall Sports Meeting is tonight at 6pm (new gym) for all fall sport athletes and their parents/guardians. This is an opportunity to meet the coaches, discuss season goals, receive practice/game schedules, etc. Everyone is encouraged to attend!
The transportation department is working hard to schedule the pick up and drop off times for our rural students. Be sure to check Skyward/Q on Monday after 3pm for those times. Questions can be sent to dfield@blueridge18.org or call 309-846-8719. #br_u_knighted
School starts next week...are you ready?? It's not too late to grab those last minute school supplies. Check out the lists here: BRSE https://5il.co/2puzp, BRIJHS https://5il.co/2puzn, BRHS https://5il.co/2puzk
ATTENTION TO ALL 6TH GRADE PARENTS!
Reminder that all incoming 6th grade students need a complete physical and immunization update (Tdap and Meningococcal) prior to the start of school. Please drop off physicals with updated immunization forms at the BRIJHS office M-F 8-4p. Please reach out to Dawn Stout RN with any questions. 217-489-5201 or dstout@blueridge18.org
Thank you!
Next week is the annual First Knight event for Blue Ridge! BRHS & BRSE will host on Monday, August 12 and BRIJHS will host on Tuesday, August 13. Check out the flyer for all the details. Bring on the 2024-2025 school year!!! #br_u_knighted https://5il.co/2se27
