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.
about 2 months ago, Jim Kirkton
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!
about 2 months ago, Heather Wilcoxon
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,
about 2 months ago, Ryan Peyton
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! 🏒👏🎓
about 2 months ago, Shawna Kollross
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!
about 2 months ago, Jim Kirkton
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
about 2 months ago, Andrea Weedman
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.
about 2 months ago, Sunny McMurry
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!
about 2 months ago, Jim Kirkton
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!
Boys track opens their season Friday night at the U of I Armory at 7pm.
about 2 months ago, David Kramer
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!
2 months ago, Jim Kirkton
Please read the BRIJHS Family Letter from Mr. Huddleston and Mrs. Kollross https://aptg.co/CSFBkJ
2 months ago, Burton Huddleston
Blue Ridge High School and the Farmer City Chamber of Commerce are excited to recognize the Blue Ridge High School Students of the Year. Senior students that demonstrated the school values of educational advancement, community service, advancement of extra-curricular activities, as well as diversity & inclusion were nominated by a variety of staff members. This year's recipients include Benjamyn Clevenger and Karly Warner. Ben was nominated for his hard work and academic excellence. This was paired with exceptional character and infectious enthusiasm. Karly was nominated for her unwavering dedication to service, inclusion, and overall academic excellence. Karly has also established herself as a leader in a variety of activities. Great job, Knights!
2 months ago, Jim Kirkton
8th Grade students attended the Bloomington Career Academy field trip on February 25th. They were shown a fantastic variety of career options with interactive activities at most booths. The representatives showcasing their careers were very kind and informational.
We are thankful for this trip for our wonderful 8th graders!
Tonight we recognize and celebrate BRHS Scholastic Bowl Team seniors. These seniors have demonstrated dedication, determination, and smarts over their years on the team. Seniors include Justin Zellers, Ben Manuel, Brody Soliday, Taylyn Watterson, Indra Nolan, Ollie Yeagle, and Ivy Whitehouse. While tonight marked the end of their regular season home competitions this year, they will be competing at NAQT State on Saturday at Centennial High School in Champaign and will be hosting the IHSA Regional competition on 3/9/26. Go Knights!
2 months ago, Jim Kirkton
Today for FFA Week, the Blue Ridge FFA put on our annual College and Career Fair. This event was organized by BRHS students Tyler Holtz and Ava Franzen, with the help of our FFA Sponsor - Ms. Meisner, our guidance counselor - Mrs. Hieronymus, and a bunch of other BRHS FFA students. At this event, students were able to interact with various colleges from around the state, branches of the US Armed Services, as well as talk to different professionals in a variety of technical fields. This is just one of the great ways we help prepare our students for life after high school. Go Knights!
2 months ago, Jim Kirkton
Our latest Superintendent Newsletter is here! This month’s edition includes updates from across the district, highlights from our schools, and important information regarding adding some early release days next school year to support teacher collaboration.
We are also asking for your feedback through a brief survey included in the newsletter regarding these additional early out days.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our schools!
2 months ago, Ryan Peyton
Due to an unexpected delay, the Blue bus is running about 30 minutes behind schedule today, 2/25. They left the Farmer City campus at 3:57 pm.
2 months ago, Sunny McMurry
Blue Ridge Parents/Guardians,
The 5Essentials Parent Survey is OPEN, and your feedback matters. This survey helps us understand what’s working well and where we can grow as a school community.
When searching for your child's school, you will need to enter "DeWitt" as the county.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts and support our schools! #br_u_knighted
2 months ago, Ryan Peyton
Every year, the Farmer City Chamber of Commerce hosts an award dinner to recognize exceptional leaders and educators in the community.
This year, three staff members from BRCUSD18 were recognized as Staff Members of the Year.
The first recipient was Melissa Schwarzlose. Mrs. Schhwarzlose works as a Title 1 Reading Teacher at Schneider Elementary. She consistently engages students and builds strong relationships and leverages these to help students overcome learning and reading gaps.
The next recipient is Lauren Schriefer. Mrs. Schriefer works in the high school as a computer technology and business teacher. Mrs. Schriefer is a transformational educator that allows her students to gain innovative experiences both in and out of the classroom.
The final recipient is Mary Diener. Mrs. Diener is currently the Assistant Principal at Schneider Elementary. Mrs. Diener is hard working and shows a high level of integrity with everything she does. She is always willing to support students and staff alike and demonstrates what it means to be a servant leader.
Congratulations and Go Knights!
