Mr. Ken Seneca, Industrial Arts Teacher, presented at last night's BR Board meeting on the opportunities his courses provide students. Mr. Seneca’s program is well-respected and includes classes that are eligible for dual credit with Parkland College. It is well-worth your time to look at the presentation posted at https://5il.co/cc6i.
Don Anton was named Mix 95.4 Teacher of the Month sponsored by Rick Ridings Ford in Monticello.
Good morning, BR Parents! Please take a minute to complete the 5Essentials Parent Survey at https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/ We need a 20% response rate to get survey results, and have only 5%. Results shape school improvement plans and goals. Thank you for your help!
Attention parents of students in grades K-3: The next afterschool 4-H session is open for registration. Please sign up and join us for a session on cooking, beginning January 15! https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=21485
Now Hiring....Substitute Bus Drivers. If you've ever thought about becoming one or would like more information, please call 309-928-9141 or email pclagg@blueridge18.org.
Schneider and BRIJHS parents-Yearbooks are on sale at www.jostensyearbooks.com choose Blue Ridge Intermediate Junior High Mansfield to purchase. Cost is $22 email mhardesty@blueridge18.org with questions!
Rocking togas for Greek Games at BRIJHS!
Parents - This message is to let you know that if you receive an email notification from Bark regarding monitoring your student's device(s) it is because of our partnership using Bark for Schools. We encourage you to read the email for details about the Bark Parent Portal and want you to know we've been pleased with the service they provide. Happy holidays!
The Superintendent's Monthly Update for December is now posted at https://5il.co/bzhs. I hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Years!
Getting in the spirit with PJ day at Schneider!
Parents of 4th-6th grade students, please register your son/daughter for our next after school 4H session, which begins on January 14 with Food Science! View the flier at https://5il.co/bz3q. Register at
https://extension.illinois.edu/dmp
Fun times at Supper with Santa! Thank you BREF!
Don't forget the ROE Substitute Teacher Sign-Up Day on Dec. 16! See flier at https://5il.co/bjt2 for more information.
Students have been working hard to prepare for their 4H Food Challenge. The final challenge will be at the BRJH boys home basketball game on Dec. 12. The program is set up similar to the tv show Chopped.” All are invited to come and watch!
See the latest from Bloomington Area Career Center! Lots of great programs and opportunities for BRHS Juniors and Seniors! https://5il.co/brlr
Food Challenge is back! Parents of BR 7th and 8th graders, follow the link to read about our upcoming activity for students & parents. A light dinner is provided before the Food Challenge and the entire event is free of charge! Please RSVP at go.illinois.edu/brijhs
Families of Blue Ridge 4th-6th graders, make plans now to 'wrap-up' your holiday season with our 4H Holiday Art and Cooking session! Click on the link for registration information.
https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2019-12-10-piatt-county-4-h-steam-club-session-4-starts
We are happy to report that our website and email are up and running again. Thank you for your patience during the technical problems this past week. We hope you have had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! See you Monday.
Congratulations to Aaron Jayne for making the News-Gazette All Area Honorable Mention Golf Team. Way to go! https://www.news-gazette.com/sports/prep-sports/boys-golf/th-news-gazette-all-area-boys-golf-team-full-teams/article_2b08a39e-7ce4-5d1f-b3e3-8bcf78449a39.html
The BR website is down and we cannot receive email. If you have something urgent to communicate to the school, please telephone. We are working to resolve the problem and will let you know when it is fixed. It may continue through the weekend. Reminder: no school tomorrow or for the rest of the week. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.