Game: Blue Ridge vs. Okaw Valley - 4/30/26
Result: Blue Ridge defeated Okaw Valley 7–6 in conference play.
Highlights:
C. Smith — 2 hits, 2 RBIs
O. Jones — 10 strikeouts in 7 innings
E. Hayward — 3 stolen bases, 2.000 OPS
Blue Ridge battled through a tight conference game and earned the win with a strong team effort.
Note from Coach Benson: Really proud of how determined and ready the team was from the start. It was also great to see individual growth show up in key moments. O. Jones was strong in the circle with 10 strikeouts, E. Clark made a BIG catch in the outfield, and E. Hayward delivered a strong seventh inning with a well-placed bunt and aggressive baserunning that helped give us the lead.
Go Knights!
Result: Blue Ridge defeated Okaw Valley 7–6 in conference play.
Highlights:
C. Smith — 2 hits, 2 RBIs
O. Jones — 10 strikeouts in 7 innings
E. Hayward — 3 stolen bases, 2.000 OPS
Blue Ridge battled through a tight conference game and earned the win with a strong team effort.
Note from Coach Benson: Really proud of how determined and ready the team was from the start. It was also great to see individual growth show up in key moments. O. Jones was strong in the circle with 10 strikeouts, E. Clark made a BIG catch in the outfield, and E. Hayward delivered a strong seventh inning with a well-placed bunt and aggressive baserunning that helped give us the lead.
Go Knights!
✨ This year's Prom theme is Written in the Stars✨
We're excited for a fun-filled night, and we'll have a $2 photo booth available at prom—no form needed!
📅 Saturday is the big day!
🕔 Promenade & Coronation begin at 5:00 PM in the big gym.
💃 Prom is from 8:00–11:00 PM at The Feed Mill on Front in Fisher.
🎉 Post Prom will be held at BRHS from 11:30 PM – 2:00 AM.
Arrival & Parking Info for Promenade:
• Students should park in the front of the school or the North parking lot, Faculty parking area, and enter through the circle drive entrance.
• The public should park behind the school and enter through the back gym entrance.
📸 Students should arrive between 4:15–4:30 PM to take pictures outside. Then head to the Commons by 4:45 PM to line up for Promenade.
💙 Thank you to everyone helping make this night so special!
Junior parents—we still need a few Post Prom chaperones. Contact Mrs. Schriefer if you can help lschriefer@blueridge18.org
Let’s make it a night to remember! ✨
We're excited for a fun-filled night, and we'll have a $2 photo booth available at prom—no form needed!
📅 Saturday is the big day!
🕔 Promenade & Coronation begin at 5:00 PM in the big gym.
💃 Prom is from 8:00–11:00 PM at The Feed Mill on Front in Fisher.
🎉 Post Prom will be held at BRHS from 11:30 PM – 2:00 AM.
Arrival & Parking Info for Promenade:
• Students should park in the front of the school or the North parking lot, Faculty parking area, and enter through the circle drive entrance.
• The public should park behind the school and enter through the back gym entrance.
📸 Students should arrive between 4:15–4:30 PM to take pictures outside. Then head to the Commons by 4:45 PM to line up for Promenade.
💙 Thank you to everyone helping make this night so special!
Junior parents—we still need a few Post Prom chaperones. Contact Mrs. Schriefer if you can help lschriefer@blueridge18.org
Let’s make it a night to remember! ✨
The Sophomore Class is selling Casey's Pizza Punch Cards! For $20, you can get a punch card that for every large pizza you buy, you get a free medium pizza! 10 punches per card, and the card is good until September 2027! This card is perfect for those nights when you do not feel like cooking and want a little extra something with your delicious Casey's Pizza! To order a card, please reach out to a member of the sophomore class! Orders are due by Monday, May 4th. Thank you for supporting us once again!
If you are interested in purchasing a punch card and want to order them online, please fill out the attached Google Form. Sophomores will also be selling these in person. https://forms.gle/fb2n2fKcGusRi1RZ8
Hello, Blue Ridge Families! Welcome to our Superintendent's April 2026 Newsletter packed with student achievements, school news, and important upcoming events.
BRHS Athletics Update: 4/27/26 @ 11:30 AM
Unfortunately, Illinois weather isn't cooperating for our athletics schedule. At this time, BRHS Softball, BRHS Boys and Girls Track, and BRHS Baseball has been cancelled. Parents and Athletes, please check your SportsYou to find updates regarding any potential practices.
Unfortunately, Illinois weather isn't cooperating for our athletics schedule. At this time, BRHS Softball, BRHS Boys and Girls Track, and BRHS Baseball has been cancelled. Parents and Athletes, please check your SportsYou to find updates regarding any potential practices.
Today 3 of the BRHS Students enrolled in our Dual Credit Educator Pathways Program attended the ROE 17 Future Educators Signing Day. Those that attended included Brody Soliday, Presley Hardesty, and Ivy Whitehouse. Go Knights!
BRHS Softball Updates from 4/24 and 4/25:
Friday, 4/24
Blue Ridge Softball earned an 11–9 win over Tri-County, highlighted by an aggressive offensive effort and 11 stolen bases. The Knights look to build on this performance heading into their next game.
Saturday, 4/25:
Blue Ridge Softball earned a 15–0 win over Decatur Eisenhower, highlighted by a grand slam from C. Ellis. The Knights built on recent momentum with a strong, complete team performance.
Athletic Updates for 4/24: Updated 1:00 PM
Good Afternoon Everyone,
BRHS Baseball @ Sullivan High School has been CANCELLED due to weather and field conditions.
BRHS Softball @ Home vs. Tri-County will STILL BE PLAYED as scheduled.
Good Afternoon Everyone,
BRHS Baseball @ Sullivan High School has been CANCELLED due to weather and field conditions.
BRHS Softball @ Home vs. Tri-County will STILL BE PLAYED as scheduled.
We are gearing up to host our first home track meet in over 20 years! It is an exciting time for our community but we need your help to make the event the best it can be. We are in need of workers for the meet on May 5th, 2026 at 4pm. This is mostly to help with field events. Event Officials need to be adults that have a basic idea how the event works. We will walk you through how to run the event before the meet starts. Helpers will be doing measurements, raking, putting up bars, etc. A sign up link is listed below. Thank you for your support! Go Knights!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094CA9A82BA7FB6-63697357-track
ONE UNFORGETTABLE YEAR MEANS ONE EPIC YEARBOOK
***** Orders due by this Friday, April 24!*****
The 2026 PK-8th grade yearbook is the only place to relive every unforgettable moment of the school year. Make every memory last by purchasing a copy for your student—the only way to guarantee your student’s copy on distribution day!
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS
We’ve made purchasing your yearbook easy and convenient. Just choose which payment option works best for you: Venmo, PayPal, Apple Pay, Afterpay, Cash App or credit card!
LINK TO ORDER › https://shorturl.at/oPN5m
***** Orders due by this Friday, April 24!*****
The 2026 PK-8th grade yearbook is the only place to relive every unforgettable moment of the school year. Make every memory last by purchasing a copy for your student—the only way to guarantee your student’s copy on distribution day!
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS
We’ve made purchasing your yearbook easy and convenient. Just choose which payment option works best for you: Venmo, PayPal, Apple Pay, Afterpay, Cash App or credit card!
LINK TO ORDER › https://shorturl.at/oPN5m
👑✨ Introducing the BRHS Prom Court 2026 💙
Back row: Kaleb Forrest, Broden Soliday, Jakob Kristensen, Benjamyn Clevenger, Apollo Gannaway, Justin Zellers, and Tyler Holtz.
Front row: Kelly Weiss, Taylyn Watterson, Presley Hardesty, Jessie Ash, Indra Nolan, Olivia Yeagle, and Addie Browning.
Promenade and Coronation will take place Saturday, May 2nd at 5:00 PM at Blue Ridge High School. The public is welcome, we hope to see you there!
Back row: Kaleb Forrest, Broden Soliday, Jakob Kristensen, Benjamyn Clevenger, Apollo Gannaway, Justin Zellers, and Tyler Holtz.
Front row: Kelly Weiss, Taylyn Watterson, Presley Hardesty, Jessie Ash, Indra Nolan, Olivia Yeagle, and Addie Browning.
Promenade and Coronation will take place Saturday, May 2nd at 5:00 PM at Blue Ridge High School. The public is welcome, we hope to see you there!
STEM-MANIA with Blue Ridge 4-H Teen Teachers coming soon!
Explore the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through hands-on activities and interactive experiments led by Blue Ridge STEM Club’s very own 4-H Teen Teachers. Participants will have the opportunity to learn by doing; building, creating, and discovering how STEM concepts come to life in fun and meaningful ways, all while being guided by passionate teen leaders.
Children in grades 3rd through 5th are welcome. We hope your student can attend!
Explore the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through hands-on activities and interactive experiments led by Blue Ridge STEM Club’s very own 4-H Teen Teachers. Participants will have the opportunity to learn by doing; building, creating, and discovering how STEM concepts come to life in fun and meaningful ways, all while being guided by passionate teen leaders.
Children in grades 3rd through 5th are welcome. We hope your student can attend!
Congratulations to Caden Mayfield (12th grade) for his art piece "Red Leaves" being selected as the 2026 BRHS Booster Art Purchase Award. This piece will be hung in the Senior Hallway along previous winners and he will be recognized at the 2026 Honors Night at BRHS on 5/7/26.
Go Knights!
The Sophomore Class of 2028 is having another sale of delicious Double Good popcorn! Sale starts tonight and ends Monday. Half of the money goes directly to the sophomore class! If you missed out on the first round, here is your chance to buy some delicious popcorn! Link can be found here:
https://popup.doublegood.com/s/1n8c3qu1
Thank you for supporting us!
https://popup.doublegood.com/s/1n8c3qu1
Thank you for supporting us!
Friday was a beautiful day for some heavy research. Our 8th graders were working hard on their Holocaust projects, bringing important lessons into the sunlight. 📖✨
#br_u_knighted
#br_u_knighted
The BRHS Boys and Girls Track Team helped greet students at Schneider for High Five Friday. They compete tomorrow at the Prairie Central Invitational. Go Knights!
Unfortunately, due to rain overnight the softball field conditions will not be playable for tonight's scheduled BRHS Softball game at 4:30 PM. We are working to reschedule the contest.
Players should check the Softball SportsYou for practice updates and plans from Coach Benson.
Players should check the Softball SportsYou for practice updates and plans from Coach Benson.
Free! Grades 3-8!
These ladies are locked in for their meet at Hoopeston tonight! BRHS Ladies track and field are looking to build off their six team mini meet win at Okaw Valley last Wednesday. Go Knights!
The boys track team wrapped up the ALAH Invitational in Arthur today, an 18 team meet consisting of Class 1A and 2A schools. We came away with 3 PRs from Jaxon Beckman in the triple Jump, AJ Bernard in the 110 hurdles and Aidan Hawn in the shot put. On top of a good PR day, Chase Ellis won the Long Jump today with a jump of 21' 1.25"! Let's Go Knights!!
