Blue Ridge CUSD #18

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Monday, October 27th we are inviting you to our National FFA Send-Off! We've had some different people interested in hearing the presentation that is being given on Wednesday morning (9:00 am IL Time!- we will send the livestream link).
Come out between 5 and 7pm for a mini FFA Open House, celebrate our Model of Excellence Chapter, and hear the presentation that will be given at Nationals!

We are planning on having cookies available. Currently, we are planning on being in the HS Commons.

We cannot wait to see everyone!

- Blue Ridge FFA Officer Team

Good Morning, Blue Ridge Families! The Blue and White buses are running approximately 10 minutes behind schedule.

Last night, Ava Paullin competed in the District IV Job Interview event! She had to create a cover letter and resume that was scored ahead of time and last night had to complete a job application, a phone interview, a face-to-face interview, and a follow-up letter. She placed 1st overall and will be advancing to state in early November! CONGRATULATIONS AVA!! #lassoingleadership

Schneider and BRIJHS Families, please read this letter from our Title 1 teachers regarding opportunities and resources to support your student's academic growth in grades PK-8th. We appreciate your commitment to helping build a partnership between home and school.
https://tinyurl.com/7ax847u3

#br_u_knighted

BRIJHS had some exciting visitors today! State Representative Regan Deering is here as "principal for the day" AND April from CAFE Farmer Tan & Spa donated an outstanding coffee/hot chocolate bar. Thank you for providing such a wonderful treat for our staff! Stop and check out her awesome selection on Main St in Farmer City for a tasty morning pick-me-up. ☕️ #br_u_knighted

Tomorrow, Thursday 10/23, is the big day for the BRHS Volleyball Pink Out Event! In addition to our raffles and auction items, the volleyball team will have a serving competition between the JV and Varsity game. Anyone can serve for $1 and if they hit a prize on the opposite side, they get it! Prizes include gift cards, t-shirts, and more! Come out to support this great cause!

Junior High Students and Parents. There is a Halloween Themed Dance this Friday, October 24, 2025. Please see the flyer for more details.

This Thursday, 10/23, the BRHS Volleyball Team will host its final home game of the season versus the Cerro Gordo Broncos. In addition to this being the final game, it is also our big Volley for the Cure Event. There will be games, raffle baskets, 50/50 raffles, and much more. The proceeds raised will be donated to a local family battling breast cancer. Be sure to mark your calendars to come out to support! JV starts at 5:30 PM and Varsity will start after the conclusion of the JV game. Go Knights!

Retake Picture Day is coming up on:

Friday, Oct 24

If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.


If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.


Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 0100NJF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order. To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account.

On Saturday, 10/18, the Farmer City Chamber of Commerce held its annual One and Only 5k Race. The money raised from race entries goes directly to help fund scholarships for BRHS Seniors. This year, they had 86 participants run and walk through Farmer City. Senior Devin Wrestler won the overall 1st Place for the race. Thank you to everyone who came out and a special thank you to Mrs. Schriefer's class for making all of the t-shirts!

Don't forget, this morning is the BRHS Soccer Team's First Round Game of the IHSA Regionals. They are playing at home at 10:00AM. Come support the Knights as they take on Tolono Unity. If they win, they will play on Tuesday 10/21 at 6:30PM vs. St. Joseph-Ogden at St. Joe!

Check out this month’s edition of the Superintendent's Newsletter to stay informed and connected with our school community! - https://shorturl.at/jqMb5

Thank you to all those that came out to support the BRHS Girls Volleyball Team as they celebrated their senior night last night. We especially want to thank the players and their families for their dedication to the sport and their team. If you didn't get a chance to see them at home, we have ONE MORE home game on 10/23 vs. Cerro Gordo. This will be our Pink Out Night with games, raffles, and hopefully a sea of pink in the stands. Hope to see you there!

Who has the best athletic secretary around? We do! Jessi Price has gone above and beyond to help make the football field look extra festive for homecoming today. She burned the midnight oil on Thursday night with the help of Jillayna Skinner, Coleen Paullin, and Kristi Woliung to show that this truly is "The Home of the Knights"!

Be sure to check it out for yourself before kickoff of the homecoming football game at 6:30pm.

These dress up days are so fun! Today is "flip flop" (students as teachers and teachers as students). Vote for the real Mr. Huddleston! 😆 #br_u_knighted

Tonight the BRHS Volleyball Team is having their Senior Night. Come out to support the Lady Knights as they take on the Arcola Purple Riders. The JV Game will start at 5:30 with senior recognition happening between the JV and Varsity games. Go Knights!

BRIJHS Families, This is a reminder that Fannie Mae fundraising orders and money are due Friday, October 17. Thank you!

Picture Retake Day is Friday, October 24th. Please see the following reminder from Inter-State Studio:

INFORMATION FOR YOU
Parents/guardians are now in a few different scenarios, depending on if they purchased and if their child was absent or if they would like to retake the photo. Here are some ways we can handle each situation.

CHILD WAS ABSENT ON PICTURE DAY
Parents/Guardians should send their child to school ready to be photographed. Another order form will be sent home.
Parents/Guardians who have previously placed an order do not need to place a new order.
Parents/Guardians who have not ordered can place an order using this code for retakes. *

PARENTS WHO WOULD LIKE RETAKE PICTURES
Parents/ Guardians should send back their original picture package. *Please ensure that the photographer is given the package so they have the information needed for retakes.
Parents/Guardians need to know that if your child is photographed on retake day the retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products like yearbooks, class composites, etc.
In order to help communicate and direct folks online, please feel free to share the following link and order code on your school's website, social media sites, etc....

https://inter-state.com/myschoolcode

Order Code: *0100NJ

Thank you and have a great day!

Just a quick reminder for the Homecoming Week Dress Up Days:

Tuesday - 80s Day to celebrate the 40 years of BRHS
Wednesday - Rhyme Without a Reason - Dress with friends to create a rhyme
Thursday - Dress Your Age (Freshmen - Babies, Sophomores - Toddlers, Juniors - Middle Age, Seniors - Senior Citizens, and Staff - Teenagers)
Friday - Class Color Day AND Anything but a Backpack (Freshmen - Gray/Silver, Sophomores - Blue, Juniors - White, Seniors - Black)

Students who participate will earn points to claim the coveted top class spot at the end of the week!