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.
Did you miss the regular Board of Education meeting held last night? If so, be sure to watch it here and find out what's going on in our district! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG_h2Gb5yKs
Calling all future Lady Knights! Is your daughter ready to own the court? Whether she’s just picking up a ball for the first time or she’s eyeing a varsity starting spot, the Blue Ridge Girls’ Basketball Summer Camp is a great place to start!
Expect skill-building, teamwork, and a whole lot of Knight pride for girls entering Grades KG–12. Use the links to the forms below to reserve your daughter(s) spot:
Incoming 9th-12th - https://forms.gle/G34vSaVWyNvYnYfg7
Incoming 5th-8th - https://forms.gle/ntyyw5vLJYvkmpbJ6
Incoming K-4th - https://forms.gle/yqdqA8fhG7RLgg2V6
Expect skill-building, teamwork, and a whole lot of Knight pride for girls entering Grades KG–12. Use the links to the forms below to reserve your daughter(s) spot:
Incoming 9th-12th - https://forms.gle/G34vSaVWyNvYnYfg7
Incoming 5th-8th - https://forms.gle/ntyyw5vLJYvkmpbJ6
Incoming K-4th - https://forms.gle/yqdqA8fhG7RLgg2V6
Today, Mr. Kirkton took four BRHS Students to Springield to participate in the Sally Turner Youth Advisory Council. Here they learned about the legislative procedures for the House of Representatives as well as the State Senate.
The students also participated in a mock bill discussion and vote to see how the process truly works.
Do to the inclement weather in the forecast, JH play practice will end at 5:00 tonight. There will be an activity bus that will still be running for those students that need it. Thank you!
Blue Ridge Families,
We are postponing the High School Fine Arts Expo and Kindergarten Registration on Tuesday, March 10, due to projected inclement weather this evening. We are making this decision out of an abundance of caution and to prioritize student and staff safety.
Both of these events will be rescheduled for Monday, March 16.
Thanks,
We are postponing the High School Fine Arts Expo and Kindergarten Registration on Tuesday, March 10, due to projected inclement weather this evening. We are making this decision out of an abundance of caution and to prioritize student and staff safety.
Both of these events will be rescheduled for Monday, March 16.
Thanks,
A great day for our High Honor Roll students from the junior high! They celebrated their academic achievements with an exciting trip to watch the Bloomington Bison in action. Hard work in the classroom earns some fun outside of it! 🏒👏🎓
This afternoon, the Blue Ridge Scholastic Bowl Team competed at home for the IHSA Regionals. They finished with victories over Maroa Forsyth and over Warrensburg-Latham in the regional championship! They will be competing in the IHSA Sectionals on Saturday at home! Go Knights!
Schneider & BRIJHS Parents,
Yearbooks are on sale now for Pre-K to 8th grade students. Don’t miss out on these memories for your students! Link to purchase below:
https://shorturl.at/2rytc
Yearbooks are on sale now for Pre-K to 8th grade students. Don’t miss out on these memories for your students! Link to purchase below:
https://shorturl.at/2rytc
Schneider Elementary is excited to welcome our incoming Kindergarten Knights! Kindergarten registration will take place on Tuesday, March 10 at 5:45 pm at Schneider Elementary. This will be an adults- only event. Please call with questions: 309-928-2611.
Congratulations to the Blue Ridge Esports team for wrapping up their Rocket League season Wednesday night in the IHSEA playoffs against St. Anne. Great job representing Blue Ridge and competing hard this season!
The Class of 2028 will be holding a popcorn fundraiser this weekend to help support funding for next year's prom and future endeavors! You can use the link below to purchase delicious popcorn from Double Good popcorn! Flavors include caramel, cheese, butter, and many more!
This popcorn ships directly to your house and 50% of the proceeds goes directly to the Class of 2028! This fundraiser will run from March 6th at 3:15pm until March 10th at 4:15pm, with possibilities of it appearing in the future as well!
https://popup.doublegood.com/s/1n8c3qu1
This popcorn ships directly to your house and 50% of the proceeds goes directly to the Class of 2028! This fundraiser will run from March 6th at 3:15pm until March 10th at 4:15pm, with possibilities of it appearing in the future as well!
https://popup.doublegood.com/s/1n8c3qu1
Boys track opens their season Friday night at the U of I Armory at 7pm.
Last night, Mrs. Hieronymus and Mr. Easter welcomed the new inductees from BRHS into the National Honors Society. This year, a group of 16 students were recommended for membership because of their commitment to the four pillars of NHS; Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service.
These members included: Benjamyn Clevenger, Romero Fernandez, Mercedes Manuel, Taylyn Watterson, Ivy Whitehouse, Devin Wrestler, Justin Zellers, Addison Browning, Haylee Dean, Broghen Flannell, Kaleb Forrest, Drake Hardesty, Tyler Holtz, Renn Light, Elias Nolan, and Kelly Weiss.
Way to go, Knights!
These members included: Benjamyn Clevenger, Romero Fernandez, Mercedes Manuel, Taylyn Watterson, Ivy Whitehouse, Devin Wrestler, Justin Zellers, Addison Browning, Haylee Dean, Broghen Flannell, Kaleb Forrest, Drake Hardesty, Tyler Holtz, Renn Light, Elias Nolan, and Kelly Weiss.
Way to go, Knights!
Please read the BRIJHS Family Letter from Mr. Huddleston and Mrs. Kollross
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https://aptg.co/CSFBkJ