Blue Ridge CUSD #18

Announcing the cast list of our BRIJHS Spring Play! Please be sure to calendar the weekend of April 25, 26 & 27! https://5il.co/38h31 #br_u_knighted

Congratulations to the BRHS Science of Energy Class taught by Mr. Scurlock in their 1st Place finish in this year's KidWind Regional competiton, which was held at Heartland Community College on February 12th. Their excellent performance qualified them to compete at nationals in Phoenix, Arizona in May! Their team, named the Renewable Renegades, created a turbine of their own design with integral weight throughout the structure for added stability. The team is made up of Carsyn Stiger, Apollo Ganaway, Alissa Edwards, Jaxon Berkler, and Taylyn Watterson. Great Job Knights!

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. If you would prefer that your student does not take the survey, please complete and return this form: https://5il.co/38aqh and return it to your student’s school by Wednesday. 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

Read about our new PE equipment at BRIJHS! #br_u_knighted

Schneider Families! P.I.E.'s "Light Up the Knight" is less than a month away! Come join us on March 15 for an evening of family friendly activities. Click the link to register and for more details regarding the event: https://shorturl.at/O4GdE

Hello! We have the February monthly update from the Superintendent ready for you! Please click on the link to catch up on this month's Exemplary Knights, study tips for home, and a listing of our new hires, including our next Schneider Elementary Principal! https://5il.co/38bty #br_u_knighted

Here are our February Exemplary Knights! Congratulations to these students and staff! #br_u_knighted

BR Staff and Families, we would appreciate you completing a very brief survey to let us know how we're doing in terms of the support services that are offered in our buildings- counseling, psychology, social work, health services. Please click on the link and share your comments to advise our future planning. https://forms.gle/e7V2EwgPQcWXNDwQ9 The survey will close Sunday, February 23. Thank you! #br_u_knighted

Hi Schneider Families! Here is a quick update regarding the Kids Heart Challenge. We just passed the midway point of the Kids Heart Challenge and our families have already raised over $10,000 and completed several kids heart missions. We are on track to meet our goal, keep up the great work! Visit the link for more details: https://shorturl.at/rGXRT

Last night at the last HOME game of the 24-25 season, we celebrated these 7 senior boys! Corbin Colbert, Wesley Clark, Landon Slade, Isaac Price, Nils Pfaff, Clayton Evans and Silas Patrick. We have enjoyed watching you all play-way to go on a great season! Also last night, Isaac Price was acknowledged for scoring his 1000th point of his high school basketball career during the January 7 game! GO KNIGHTS!!

Thanks to one of our paraprofessionals who is a former bus driver for us, no route combinations or delays will occur this afternoon. That's teamwork! Thank you! #br_u_knighted

Due to illness, we will be running combined bus routes this afternoon. The students who ride the Green bus will be divided between the White bus and the Purple bus. All three routes, Green, White, and Purple, may be up to 45 late arriving home. Thank you for your understanding. PS Have you ever considered training to be a bus driver? We would be happy to answer any questions for you and assist you in the process! #br_u_knighted

School is in session today, Thursday, Feb.13. Please continue to use extra caution on rural roads. Our drivers will be doing the same, so you may experience some delays. Be safe! #br_u_knigjted

Good evening. We have been communicating with road commissioners and district staff regarding the current road conditions and what we can expect for the morning. Several of us will drive routes early in the morning and a decision will be made by 6am at the latest. Should the roads be unsafe, an emergency day will be used. That's right, a good old fashioned snow day. Please stay tuned. #br_u_knighted

Good morning, to ensure the safety of students and staff, we will be using an E- Learning Day today, Wednesday, Feb. 12. Pre-K will use their choice boards, K-5 will use their packets, 6th grade will meet twice via Meets and use Google classroom, and 7-12 will utilize Meets and Google classroom on a 2:20 schedule. The buildings will be closed for all evening activities. Freshman Orientation will be held virtually, as described in yesterday's communication. Be safe. #br_u_knighted

BRHS Freshman Orientation for the class of 2029 is prepared for the unpredictable weather! In any scenario, we have a plan! The family meeting will take place virtually in any weather or attendance scenario - enter the google meet through the student's 2029 BRHS Counseling google classroom at 6:00 PM. Please see the image below for details for the Class of 2029 Freshman Orientation. We have a few alternate Q & A sessions or open-house times to attend in addition to the google meet if you have questions or would like to tour the building. If you have any questions, please reach out to Leslie Hieronymus, BRHS Counselor lhieronymus@blueridge18.org or Brian Easter, BRHS Principal beaster@blueridge18.org. https://5il.co/37hfk

Good morning, BR Families! Once again, we continue to watch the developing weather situation. If the weather makes travel to and from school unsafe on Wednesday, Feb. 12, we will announce an E-Learning Day. If the conditions would make travel to and from school unsafe on Thursday, Feb. 13, we will announce an Emergency Day. The decision for Wednesday will most likely be made in the early morning hours and announced through these same channels. Thanks for your understanding. #br_u_knighted

The timing of this post may come at the end of the week, but it absolutely does not diminish the gratitude we have for our Blue Ridge School Counselors! During this National School Counseling Week, we want to thank Leslie Hieronymus, Kristine Donaldson, and Cheyenne Clayton for all they do for our students each and every day! Thank you, thank you! #br_u_knighted

BR Families, the U of I Extension is offering a variety of free one hour workshops in March and April. Please click on the link to see what is offered so you can mark your calendar now! https://5il.co/377dq #br_u_knighted

Exciting news for BRIJHS 8th Grade students! #br_u_knighted