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
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
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
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
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
Would you like to join the board meeting virtually tonight? Please follow the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVCReToRJIh-h4kXaw9Jmw
Tonight's volleyball game against Calvary Christian has been cancelled. Please join us in supporting the volleyball team when they play tomorrow and Friday. Also, we wanted to let you know that the opposing team for the Friday, 4/23 football game has been impacted by COVID. Unfortunately, there will not be a football game this week. Thank you. #br_u_knighted
Good Morning. In an effort to help our local Blue Ridge JFL, we are asking that parents are aware that the deadline to sign up is 12:30 today. They are currently short one Bantam player (3/4th) and one Varsity player (7/8th). In order for the JFL season to take place, players must be registered today by 12:30 p.m.
Please direct questions and interest to Blue Ridge JFL and find the registration form online in the Facebook Group "Blue Ridge JFL." We wish them the best of luck making this season happen for the players!
Recently, the DeWitt Piatt Bi-County Health Department offered to arrange a Pfizer vaccination clinic for Blue Ridge students 16 years of age and older. For those who have already turned in their consent form, we have now learned that the first dose will be administered on Thursday, April 22, during the school day. No additional student identification will be needed to receive the vaccine. Please direct any questions to the BRHS Office at (309) 928-2622. #br_u_knighted
NOTE: Please use this link with a revised deadline of May 7. 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
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/ri8f #br_u_knighted
Dear BR Families, in the linked letter, you will find information regarding the ESSER grant funds that have been alloted to Blue Ridge, along with descriptions of a variety of summer programming opportunities. Thank you for reading the letter and staying informed! https://5il.co/rcr2 #br_u_knighted
Dear BR Families, there have been media reports of inappropriate use by students in other IL districts using a popular educational technology platform, called Flipgrid, in a public setting. We, along with other IL districts, have been unable to reproduce this inappropriate use ourselves. Therefore, we are not currently blocking the tool as it does provide classroom benefits. We do, however, ask that you reinforce with your student that they are never to join Flipgrid without a teacher given code or invitation. Thank You! #br_u_knighted