It's here! Before school and after school care for BR students in K-5th grade for the 2021-2022 school year. Check out the flyer here: https://5il.co/say0 #br_u_knighted
Good morning! Buses to Bellflower will be dropping off students approximately 15 minutes late this afternoon. Thanks for your understanding. #br_u_knighted
One last call! Are you looking for a way to get involved and give back to your community and school district? Please consider completing an application to become a Blue Ridge Board of Education member! Follow the link for more information and an application form. The deadline to submit your application is May 7. Thank you for considering! https://5il.co/riem #br_u_knighted
Attention all remote K-11th grade Knight learners who currently use the Calvert or Courseware online learning programs! We would like to provide your child with a supplemental learning opportunity this summer through the online Edmentum programming called Exact Path. The Exact Path program would focus on targeting Reading, Language Arts, and Math skills. It is recommended that a student spend 30 minutes per subject per week using Exact Path. This program is not for a grade and does not offer any credit, but is an excellent resource to stay up to date on skills! If your child is currently an at home K-11th grade Knight learner and you would like your child to have access to this program over the summer, please contact Paige Trimble at ptrimble@blueridge18.org or call 309.928.9141 before Wednesday, May 12th.
For the 25 BRHS students who recently received the Pfizer vaccine at school, the second dose will be given on May 13 at school beginning at approximately 10:30 a.m. Students will need to provide a second consent form. These are available at school and here:https://5il.co/r1wq. The Pfizer fact sheet can be read here: https://5il.co/r1wp. Thanks to DPBCHD for making this possible! #br_u_knighted
As a reminder...The Central Illinois CEO program is a year-long entrepreneurship experience for our high school juniors and seniors. The Annual Trade Show is CICEO's culminating event, showcasing each student's individual business. All are invited to visit the trade show and see the creative ventures our students have developed. Tues., May 4, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, at the Hickory Point Golf Course Banquet Facility, 727 W Weaver Rd., Forsyth, IL. The invitation is linked here: https://5il.co/rth3. Please consider attending! #br_u_knighted
Dear BR Families, please click on the link to learn more about federal assistance for internet service for qualified families. https://5il.co/s4nf #br_u_knighted
Afternoon transportation update: Bus 53/Red will be up to 10 minutes late this afternoon. Thank you for your understanding. #br_u_knighted
This summer, Northern IL University is offering a supplemental reading program that includes online teacher directed activities and interactive sessions. They are even offering weekend sessions. Please follow the link to learn more about this summer learning opportunity! Would you also consider sharing this information? Thank you! https://5il.co/s1e3 #br_u_knighted
Attention Parents/Guardians of Bus 53/Red, due to a lack of available drivers, this morning’s route will be up to 45 minutes late for pick up. Students will arrive to school no more than 30 minutes late. Please stay tuned for any changes in the afternoon bus schedule. If you know of any potential drivers, please encourage them to apply for our open positions! We apologize for the inconvenience. #br_u_knighted
I'm sharing with you a letter that I've prepared for the upcoming 21/22 school year to inform parents and guardians about pertinent school policies. You will see this letter again in August, but I believe that it is also worth sharing with you in advance. Thank you. https://5il.co/rzh0 #br_u_knighted
Checking back with you! Are you looking for a way to get involved and give back to your community and school district? Please consider completing an application to become a Blue Ridge Board of Education member! Follow the link for more information, an application form, and the deadline to submit your application. Thank you for considering! https://5il.co/riem #br_u_knighted
The agenda for the Special Board of Education meeting scheduled for this Wednesday, April 28, 2021, can be viewed at https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1708
BR Parents and Guardians of Students with an Individualized Education Plan, would you please open the link and see the letter regarding a survey from the IL Board of Education? Thank you! https://5il.co/rtad #br_u_knighted
Monday, April 26 is a School Improvement Day, which means that staff is receiving curriculum training, working in grade level groups, and planning for next school year. Students, you get to enjoy an extra long weekend! See you on Tuesday! #br_u_knighted
Blue Ridge Area Friends, please share: The Central Illinois CEO program is a year-long entrepreneurship experience for our high school juniors and seniors. The Annual Trade Show is CICEO's culminating event, showcasing each student's individual business. All are invited to visit the tradeshow and see the creative ventures our students have developed. Tues., May 4, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, at the Hickory Point Golf Course Banquet Facility, 727 W Weaver Rd., Forsyth, IL. The invitation is linked here: https://5il.co/rth3. Please consider attending! #br_u_knighted
Would you like to join the board meeting virtually tonight? Please follow the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVCReToRJIh-h4kXaw9Jmw
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Blue Ridge CUSD #18 stands against sexual violence of all kinds, and has age-appropriate programming for all students, in compliance with Erin's law. We were recently made aware of an online video campaign on Tik Tok that was promoting sexual violence. This video is not associated with our school in any way. Though the video has since been removed, we wanted to express a very clear message against sexual violence and encourage you to discuss this topic as a family, as you deem appropriate. We stand with all victims of sexual abuse, and our school counseling team can provide free resources to anyone who may need them. A 24-hour helpline sponsored by Growing Strong Sexual Assault Center is 217-428-0770.
Congratulations to our district Chamber of Commerce Teacher, Staff and Student Award winners for Blue Ridge!
Kindergarten teacher Melissa Ward, Food director Tonya Evans, Env. Science, Advanced Bio and Biology teacher Ms. Richele Miller and Ag teacher and FFA Advisor Ms. Jacalyn Meisner.
Outstanding Blue Ridge High School Student awards went to Jaton Shaffer, Abby Bolen, Senior, Conner Otto, and Kallee Steinkamp,
Thank you Farmer City Chamber of Commerce for your dedication to our communities!
So who is the best? The Blue Ridge Administrative Professionals, that's who!! Please join us in celebrating those who keep the district operations running smoothly each and every day! We would be lost without them! #br_u_knighted