Did you know that there is an open TWO year seat on the Blue Ridge Board of Education? All of the details can be found here: https://5il.co/3em2y If you're interested, be sure to reach out to Dr. Stanifer or if you know of someone that would be a good candidate, feel free to share!
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! We're celebrating our Blue Ridge teachers all week long! Please join us in thanking a teacher for their dedication to embracing, engaging, equipping, and empowering our students! #br_u_knighted
BRIJHS 7th and 8th grade students would like to invite the community to visit their History Museum on May 19 from 6-7:30 p.m.! Featuring exhibits and artifacts about influential yet mostly unknown women in history as well as Holocaust and World War II related exhibits. Admission is free!
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A quick reminder for those coming to promenade - Promenade and Coronation begin at 5:00 PM tomorrow. Guests should park behind the school and enter through the back gym doors, as front parking is reserved for high school students. Students may begin arriving as early as 3:30 PM to take pictures.
Blue Ridge High School students in Mr. Tongate's Intro to Vocational Occupations classes along with Schneider Elementary students in Ms. Nadrozny's 2nd grade class were featured on WCIA for their yearly birdhouse projects. This is a great tradition that is enjoyed throughout the community and highlights Mr. Tongate's method of "See One, Do One, Teach One."
Check out the interview and feature story here: https://www.wcia.com/video/2nd-graders-from-blue-ridge-elementary-building-a-mothers-day-gift-from-the-heart/10679900/
High School Cheer Tryouts will be held in just a few weeks, starting on May 20. Be sure to check out the flyer for all the details! Please reach out to Coach Woliung with any questions kwoliung@blueridge18.org
Congratulations to seniors Mya Laidley and Josh Berkler. Both were recognized tonight at the annual BACC honors program.
Mya Laidley was awarded the Justin Gale Memorial: Hustle and Hard Work Award for her dedication to the Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement program.
Josh Berkler was selected as the EMT-Basic Student of the year for his multiple years of classes and excellence in and out of the classroom.
Congratulations to all!
Today, several of our special education teachers are attending the 3rd Annual Autism Conference at Illinois State University!
This powerful event is packed with transformative strategies and insights to support our students and families. We're proud to invest in professional development that equips our teachers to make a real impact—both in the classroom and beyond! 💙
Come out to South Park on Friday, May 2nd to support the BRHS Knight Baseball and Boys Track Seniors. Let's pack the stands in support of the boys and their hard work in both programs. They will be recognized at approximately 4:20 PM before the BRHS Baseball team takes on Cerro Gordo at 4:30 PM.
🌟 This year's Prom theme is Golden Hour! 🌟
We're excited for a fun-filled night, and we 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 – 3:00 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.
A big thank you to everyone helping make this incredible event possible! 💛 We still need a few more volunteers—please check the Sign Up Genius link in a previous post if you're able to help.
Let’s make it a night to remember! ✨
Thanks to the ‘PNC FIRST GRANT’, Mrs. Nadrozny’s 2nd grade scientists were able to go ‘birding’ with their new binoculars at Schneider’s beautiful green space. They observed over 7 different species of birds and hope to see more in the coming weeks! The ‘scientists’ are also researching backyard birds with nonfiction books purchased through the generous grant. THANK YOU, PNC Bank, for the opportunity to SOAR to new heights in reading and science!
Congratulations to our 2025 BRHS Prom Court. King Candidates include Wesley Clark, Joey Cole, Clayton Evans, Silas Patrick, and Nils Pfaff. Queen Candidates include Jasmine Brown, Lillian Enger, Rachel Light, Ellie Schlieper, and Lori Weiss. Prom will be held at The Feed Mill On Front in Fisher, IL, from 8:00–11:00 PM. The theme is "Golden Hour" with a rustic romance aesthetic.
It's here! The 2025 Central Illinois Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CICEO) Trade Show is on May 1! Never been before? Well, you'll have to make an evening of it. The students will not disappoint! #br_u_knighted
Please see the following attachments for information regarding 8th Grade Promotion and the planned Field Trip. Please call the office at 217-489-5201 with any questions.
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Thank you.
Mrs. Brackenhoff’s first graders kicked off their ‘How To’ writing unit with a fun (and delicious) activity! Students made their very own PB&J sandwiches and then wrote step-by-step pieces titled ‘How to Make a PB&J.’ It was both a tasty treat and an awesome learning experience as students practiced giving clear, detailed instructions. Learning has never been so sweet!
Blue Ridge CUSD18 would like to announce our returning board members- Franci Miller and Jason Nolan, and our newly elected members- David Harris and Josh Hawn. We are grateful to each of you for your commitment to the district for the next four years and beyond. I would also like to take this opportunity to let our communities know that we have an open two year board seat that needs to be filled. To be eligible, you need to be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, a district resident for at least one year, and a registered voter. Interviews for this two year seat will be held on May 13 at BRHS. If interested, please send an email to Hillary Stanifer at hstanifer@blueridge18.org. Thank you!
We have another thank you to share today. This one is to our Administrative Professionals. Thank you for keeping everything running properly each and every day! #br_u_knighted
Congratulations to senior Josh Berkler for being selected as the senior BACC representative at the Cornbelt Region Illinois Principals Association Student Recognition ceremony. Josh was chosen for his exceptional performance and leadership. He attended a recognition breakfast today at Illinois State University. Congrats Josh!
Your mission, if you choose to accept it: Attend the BRIJHS spring play!
Friday, April 25 at 7pm
Saturday, April 26 at 7pm
Sunday, April 27 at 2pm
You do not want to miss this hilarious, laugh out loud spy spoof. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Click this link for ticket reservations. All tickets (reserved or not) are available for purchase at the door (cash or check only, please!).
Lemon Icies (shaken - not stirred!) will be available for purchase during intermission! Make it dirty (add ice cream) for only $2 more!
What are you waiting for? Grab your spy gear and get going! This message will self-destruct in 5...4...3...
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Our Softball team traveled to Paxton tonight and won a hard fought back and forth game in 7 innings with a score of 9-6. The big news on the evening was Ellie Schlieper reaching 500 career strikeouts. Way to go Knights!!