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Update: Mansfield phones are back up.
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The Mansfield campus is experiencing phone issues, please call 309-928-9141 if you need to get in touch with someone located on that campus. Thank you!
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Farmer City is currently under a boil order until further notice. HS and Schneider students may use the restrooms, but will not be able to flush toilets due to low pressure. Bottled water is available for those who need it. School will dismiss at the normal time.
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Nice mention of BR Athlete, Gavin Raines in the News-Gazette! http://www.news-gazette.com/multimedia/photogallery/2019-05-23/hs-boys-track-1a-state-prelims
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Blue Ridge is hiring bus drivers. Work the school schedule. BR provides free training, competitive wages and state benefits. Call 309-928-9141 for more information. Flier posted at https://5il.co/7sui
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BR Key Club is the high school affiliate of the local Kiwanis Club. We are tremendously proud of the dedicated service these high schoolers give to our community and school. Take a look at the great work they've done this past year at https://5il.co/7sxb!
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The Superintendent's Monthly Update for May is now posted at https://5il.co/7q55. Have a great evening!
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Bus Drivers and Sub Drivers Needed!!! See the job posting and details here: http://www.blueridge18.org/employment-opportunities--103
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The agenda for the May 15 Board of Education meeting is posted at https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicHome.aspx?ak=1000247
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HS Cheer Tryouts will be held the week of May 20. See the flier for more details!!!! https://5il.co/7kyu
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Hello, BR parents! There is power in prevention! See the latest poster for tips for parents to prevent underage drinking! Provided by the Piatt County Mental Health Center! https://5il.co/7mxt
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Promenade/Coronation at 5 pm today. Students:arrive 4:15 - 4:30 for pictures; Line-up in commons 4:45; park in front of school or north lot. Public: park behind school, enter thru back door by gym.
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All students interested in playing football in high school, there is a meeting Saturday May 11th at 5pm at the Blue Ridge High School weight room. We will discuss summer practice dates and expectations for the upcoming season. Parents are welcome to attend.
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BR Board Member Kenna Dunlap Johnson was quoted several times in the May/June issue of the Illinois School Board Journal on "What to Expect the First Year" of school board membership. See the article at https://www.iasb.com/journal/j050619_02.cfm. Way to represent!
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HS Cheer Tryouts will be held the week of May 20. See the flier for more details!!!! https://5il.co/7kyu
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Thank you to SRO Davis and “Think First” for providing all our students at Schneider Elementary a free bike helmet. Students, also, attended an assembly focused on bike helmets, seat belt usage and other basic safety information.
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"Pop Culture" Team Trivia Night is tomorrow night at the Farmer City Public Library. Check out the flier for more details! https://5il.co/7ioz
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Blue Ridge has an outstanding FFA program led by Jacalyn Meisner. Numerous accomplishments were highlighted at last night's FFA banquet. To see some of the great things the group has done, take a look at their "Year in Review" at https://5il.co/7i2r. Truly Impressive!
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A "Bench For Caps" recycling drive is happening now. Bins are located at the FC Library and the football concession stand. More details can be found at https://5il.co/7dtb, https://5il.co/7dth, https://5il.co/7dti Call Liz @ 217-494-1047 with questions.
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FYI: Bus 7 (Jeff's route) is running a little over 20 minutes late. We apologize for the delay.