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!!
BRHS Softball Game Recap: Blue Ridge Softball posted its highest scoring game of the season in a 22–10 contest against Midland, highlighted by Olivia Jone’s first career varsity home run, a grand slam. The Knights continue to show growth at the plate with multiple athletes contributing offensively.
Statement from Coach Benson: While the result wasn’t what we wanted, it ended up being a valuable opportunity for our team to grow in composure and sportsmanship. I was ultimately proud of how our athletes handled themselves.
Today, Mr. Scurlock’s Science of Energy students represented our school at the University of Illinois High School Engineering Challenge, hosted by the Engineering Open House.
Faced with a "blind" challenge, students had only 60 minutes to engineer a Mars rover designed for stability and water retention over complex, uneven terrain. We are thrilled to announce that Devin Wrestler, Addison Hinthorn, and Jakob Kristensen of team "Must’ve Been the Wind" won the overall competition!
Their success is a testament to their problem-solving skills and dedication to the sciences. Congratulations to our winning team!
Come out to BRHS tonight to see the opening night of the spring play "Too Many Ghosts"! Tonight promises to be a great evening to see our talented students take to the stage.
Doors open at 6:00 PM and the play officially begins at 7:00.
General Admission is $8 and student pricing is $5.
4H has passed along some great opportunities for this Sunday, April 12! Please see information below:
Interested in joining a club focused on archery? There will be an outdoor shoot at the 4-H Memorial Camp at 499 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL. Stop by anytime from 3:30-5pm. The best way to find out if Archery is the next big thing for our youth is to have them give it a try!
Eric Eickmeier will be on site providing one on one training to anyone who is new to 4-H archery. Meet current 4-H archery club members and enjoy the 80 degree weather.
There is also a gardening workshop open to all youth at the camp just prior to the archery shoot from 2-3pm. Kids can begin planting the 4-H garden, learn to plant a fruit tree, and take home a tomato plant or two along with seeds for starting their own garden.
Contact erice@illinois.edu with any questions.
Interested in joining a club focused on archery? There will be an outdoor shoot at the 4-H Memorial Camp at 499 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL. Stop by anytime from 3:30-5pm. The best way to find out if Archery is the next big thing for our youth is to have them give it a try!
Eric Eickmeier will be on site providing one on one training to anyone who is new to 4-H archery. Meet current 4-H archery club members and enjoy the 80 degree weather.
There is also a gardening workshop open to all youth at the camp just prior to the archery shoot from 2-3pm. Kids can begin planting the 4-H garden, learn to plant a fruit tree, and take home a tomato plant or two along with seeds for starting their own garden.
Contact erice@illinois.edu with any questions.
The boys track team will be in action Saturday April 11th at 10am in Arthur, IL for the ALAH Track Invitational.
Tonight's BRHS Baseball Game vs. Cornerstone (@ Cornerstone) has been CANCELLED. The Knights will take the field again on 4/10 at home.
It's Principal Appreciation Week!
We’re so grateful for our amazing assistant principals who support students, staff, and families with dedication and heart every single day.
Thank you, Mrs. Diener, Mrs. Kollross, and Mr. Kirkton, for your dedication and the positive impact you make daily!
We’re so grateful for our amazing assistant principals who support students, staff, and families with dedication and heart every single day.
Thank you, Mrs. Diener, Mrs. Kollross, and Mr. Kirkton, for your dedication and the positive impact you make daily!
Game: Blue Ridge vs. Martinsville
Result: Blue Ridge defeated Martinsville 6–4 for their first win of the season.
Highlights:
Blue Ridge recorded 9 total hits as a team; including 3 doubles.
K. Fenton led the offense, going 3-for-4 at the plate.
O. Jones pitched 7 innings with 10 strikeouts.
A. Roos led the team with 2 RBIs and 2 stolen bases
The team committed no defensive errors.
Overall, Blue Ridge showed strong effort throughout, with consistent contact at the plate and solid defense contributing to the win.
From Coach Benson of the BRHS Softball Team:
First win of the season! Strong team effort with solid defense and a great night at the plate. Proud of this group and the work they’re putting in!
Keep it up, Knights!
🎉 Congratulations to our Junior High Students! 🎉
We are proud to recognize the hard work and dedication of our students who have earned a place on the Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for the 3rd Quarter!
We are proud to recognize the hard work and dedication of our students who have earned a place on the Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for the 3rd Quarter!
Take a look at what’s coming next with Blue Ridge Connect, including plans for early out and teacher collaboration days and our new partnership with the Clinton YMCA to support student programming. https://aptg.co/1pXjKF
UPDATED 12:15 PM
Today's Softball Game vs. Oakwood has been cancelled due to weather.
Today's Track Meet at OKAW Valley has also been cancelled due to weather. Coaches are working to see if a possible rescheduled meet will work later in the season.
Athletes, please check with your coaches for practice plans today.
Mrs. Schneman has been hard at work with our budding KG-8th artists! Art Newsletters for both Schneider and BRIJHS can be found using this link: https://shorturl.at/SIIEx
Please take a moment to see what students have been working on in the Art Room.
Yesterday, Mr. Scurlock's Science of Energy class had the honor of having a guest speaker come in! Mr. René Kristensen, the father of our awesome foreign exchange student Jakob, came in to talk about his job as an engineer in Denmark! Students were able to ask him questions about his career, accomplishments, and how they can pursue a job in engineering. We are very grateful for him taking time out of his busy trip to come in and talk with us!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This email is to provide you with important information regarding the upcoming ACT Testing Suite, which includes the PreACT 9, PreACT 10, and ACT 11, scheduled for April 9, 2026.
On this day, our 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students will be taking these important assessments. These tests provide valuable insights into students' academic progress and college readiness. 12th-grade students WILL NOT BE IN ATTENDANCE. We encourage seniors to use this day to visit a college or university of their choice or participate in job shadowing.
Key Reminders for Students:
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Technology: 9th-11th Grade Students must bring their fully charged Chromebooks to school on the day of the test.
Chargers: Students should also bring their Chromebook chargers with them.
Other Technology: Students will not be allowed to have their cell phones, headphones, or smart watches during the test.
Clothing: Dress in layers due to fluctuating temperature of rooms. No hats that cover students' eyes or faces are allowed.
Release Times:
Students are allowed to leave school grounds after testing is over. Students who need to stay at school after testing is over are welcome to do so. School transportation will run on its normal schedule.
Freshmen and Sophomores (PreACT 9 & 10): Testing is expected to conclude around 12:00PM.
Juniors (ACT 11): Testing is expected to conclude around 1:00 PM.
Students with alternate timing accommodations due to IEP and 504 plans will be contacted directly by their case manager and building administration surrounding their release time.
Lunch: Lunch will be available for all students who request it and will eat after their tests are completed.
Transportation: School buses will run on their normal schedule at 3:10 PM.
We understand that testing days can be a bit stressful, and we appreciate your support in ensuring your student is prepared. Please encourage your student to get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast on the morning of the test.
If students want to practice or further prepare for the upcoming ACT, there are free resources available here: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/free-act-test-prep.html
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Sincerely,
Blue Ridge High School Administration
This email is to provide you with important information regarding the upcoming ACT Testing Suite, which includes the PreACT 9, PreACT 10, and ACT 11, scheduled for April 9, 2026.
On this day, our 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students will be taking these important assessments. These tests provide valuable insights into students' academic progress and college readiness. 12th-grade students WILL NOT BE IN ATTENDANCE. We encourage seniors to use this day to visit a college or university of their choice or participate in job shadowing.
Key Reminders for Students:
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Technology: 9th-11th Grade Students must bring their fully charged Chromebooks to school on the day of the test.
Chargers: Students should also bring their Chromebook chargers with them.
Other Technology: Students will not be allowed to have their cell phones, headphones, or smart watches during the test.
Clothing: Dress in layers due to fluctuating temperature of rooms. No hats that cover students' eyes or faces are allowed.
Release Times:
Students are allowed to leave school grounds after testing is over. Students who need to stay at school after testing is over are welcome to do so. School transportation will run on its normal schedule.
Freshmen and Sophomores (PreACT 9 & 10): Testing is expected to conclude around 12:00PM.
Juniors (ACT 11): Testing is expected to conclude around 1:00 PM.
Students with alternate timing accommodations due to IEP and 504 plans will be contacted directly by their case manager and building administration surrounding their release time.
Lunch: Lunch will be available for all students who request it and will eat after their tests are completed.
Transportation: School buses will run on their normal schedule at 3:10 PM.
We understand that testing days can be a bit stressful, and we appreciate your support in ensuring your student is prepared. Please encourage your student to get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast on the morning of the test.
If students want to practice or further prepare for the upcoming ACT, there are free resources available here: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/free-act-test-prep.html
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Sincerely,
Blue Ridge High School Administration
Mr. Norsworthy invites all 4-6th parents and JH Choir families & parents to our upcoming Spring Concert! Please mark your calendars. We look forward to this event!
Details below:
https://shorturl.at/prPMo
Here is Blue Ridge CUSD #18's Monthly Update: Check out highlights including our upcoming BR Connect, our Exemplary Knights, and the newly released 2026–2027 District Calendar plus more great things happening across our schools - https://shorturl.at/iC4Hv! #BR_U_KNIGHTED
Over the BRHS Spring Break, the BRHS Marching Band and Color Guard travelled to Disney World and Universal Studios to march, perform, and make some great memories.
Follow the link to see the BRHS Marching Knights in action at Disney World from their parade on 3/25:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FKLgEcnQV8zhgOsw1mQJY_4Jkd6oxFZl/view?usp=sharing
Follow the link to see the BRHS Marching Knights in action at Disney World from their parade on 3/25:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FKLgEcnQV8zhgOsw1mQJY_4Jkd6oxFZl/view?usp=sharing
Attention High School Students and Guardians: Please check out the items from our lost and found table! If any of these items belong to you, pick them up before break. Any items still there after break will be washed and donated.
