Due to the snowfall and drifting conditions, we believe the roads to be unsafe for travel tomorrow, Feb. 16. We also believe that the drivers will not be able to deliver meals, even later tomorrow. That said, we’re going to have an old fashioned snow day tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 16. Stay safe! #br_u_knighted
Good morning! The roads have been checked and they are passable, so we will be in session on campus today. There is some drifting on east west country roads; please exercise caution. All buses may run a little late. Bus 55 (Pink) may be impacted by a downed power line that is being worked on now, so it may be a little later than the other buses. Thank you. #br_u_knighted
A polite reminder to help us out...Blue Ridge is joining the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in the ninth statewide survey of school climate and learning conditions. The survey provides a unique opportunity for 4th-12th grade students, teachers and parents to have a voice in improving their schools. Please see the informational letter here: https://5il.co/p5qp. The parent survey supplement opened on February 3, and will remain open through April 2. You may access the parent survey here:http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/. These surveys will serve as an opportunity for schools to reflect on progress since the last statewide implementation. You will receive reminders during the survey window as we highly encourage all our teachers, students, and parents to make their voices heard to impact positive growth in our schools. #br_u_knighted
The in-person meeting for Freshman Orientation this evening (February 10th) has been cancelled due to poor road conditions. We are going to continue this evening with a virtual meeting, set up in the 8th grade google classroom titled " 25 BRHS Counseling - Class of 2025." All 8th graders have access to this google classroom, and should sign in through their chromebooks for their parents so their parents can participate. Our virtual meeting will begin at 7 pm, as scheduled. A link to the google meet will be in the banner at the top of the google classroom, and will be directly texted to 8th grade parents. Parents with questions may email Leslie Hieronymus at lhieronymus@blueridge18.org #br_u_knighted
Parents and Guardians, we expect some delayed buses this afternoon due to the weather. Safety is our top priority. Thanks for your understanding. #br_u_knighted
Families of Students Eligible for Free / Reduced Status -
We'd like to remind you to make sure your eligibility status is accurate with the unit office. The state will be issuing benefits to families who qualify for free and reduced meals. If you did not submit paperwork at the beginning of the year, your status will default to "Paid" unless you are a SNAP or Medicaid participant.
For questions about your eligibility status please email kwoliung@blueridge18.org. If you're wondering whether you qualify, please look at the eligibility guidelines https://5il.co/pgrh and household application https://5il.co/pgrg. #br_u_knighted
Do you ever wonder if your car will start on these cold winter mornings? Well, we wonder about our buses too. Today, we want to give a special shout out to Brad Stout for his extra efforts in ensuring that our buses were ready to roll. Thank you, Brad Stout! #br_u_knighted
Good morning! Buses are running 5-10 minutes late today. Thanks for your understanding. #br_u_knighted
We recently posted about signing up for meals in case of an inclement weather remote learning day. Would you please let us know if you’d like for your students to receive a breakfast/lunch meal on any inclement weather remote learning days for the remainder of the second semester? Please use this form to sign up. Knowing your needs now will make our planning much easier. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_PdTFF6BIJygP20cheQ04fDY8pPlZ9f7QFDV-SEV4il0zIw/viewform?usp=sf_link #br_u_knighted
Good Morning! Please remember to mark your attendance today and let's make it a great Monday! #br_u_knighted
Have you ever considered teaching, but hesitated since you don't have a degree in education? Please open the flyer from EIU and see what they have to offer. https://5il.co/pcgp
We did a double check of roads this morning and we are good to travel. We will see you at school dressed in your blue and silver! #br_u_knighted
Looking for part time work? Blue Ridge YZone is hiring! https://5il.co/pctf
Dear BR Parents and Guardians, we have recently learned of new requirements for food service during inclement weather days. Please open and read the linked document and sign up on the form to request meal service during inclement weather days. https://5il.co/pcln. We continue to watch the weather forecast and if changes to our learning plans are needed, we will keep you posted. #br_u_knighted
Please join us in thanking Ms. Leslie Hieronymus, Ms. Cara Wells, and Mrs. Kristi Coy!! We are thankful for you this week and always!! #br_u_knighted
Blue Ridge will join the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in the ninth statewide survey of school climate and learning conditions. The survey provides a unique opportunity for 4th-12th grade students, teachers and parents to have a voice in improving their schools. Please see the informational letter here: https://5il.co/p5qp. Students and teachers will take their survey between February 8 and April 2. If you would prefer that your student does not take the survey, please complete and return this form https://5il.co/p5qq to your student’s school by February 5. The parent survey supplement opens today, February 3, and will remain open through April 2. You may access the parent survey here:http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/. These surveys will serve as an opportunity for schools to reflect on progress since the last statewide implementation. You will receive reminders during the survey window as we highly encourage all our teachers, students, and parents to make their voices heard to impact positive growth in our schools. #br_u_knighted
Dear BR Parents/Guardians, due to the inclement weather we had last week, the BR food service staff have prepared a breakfast/lunch meal bag for students to take home tomorrow, February 2. All K-6 students will be given a meal bag and all 7th-12th grade students will be offered a meal bag. Students will be reminded that the meals are not to be eaten on the bus. Parents/Guardians, please remember to watch for the meals so they are not left in the backpacks! Thank you. #br_u_knighted
The Transportation Department is offering something NEW: The Ride-Along Program!! Check out the flyer for more details or call/email Debra @ 309-928-2150 or dfield@blueridge18.org
Coaching positions are available at the Intermediate & Junior High School!! Check out the flyers or go to https://www.blueridge18.org/employment-opportunities--103 for more information. Application deadlines are quickly approaching!!
We are still impacted by illness in the transportation department. For Wednesday, January 27, 53(Red) will be up to 45 minutes late in the morning only. Bus 52(purple) and Bus 56(blue) will be picking them up. Thank you. #br_u_knighted