Each year we compile Blue Ridge Schools' accomplishments for the past year and share them out to the community. Please take a minute and look through the information posted at https://5il.co/gss8 and enjoy a recap of this past (very eventful) year!
The Blue Ridge Schools District Office will change to the summer schedule beginning Monday, June 1 and continuing through July 31. Office hours will be 7 am - 5 pm Monday through Thursday. Normal hours will resume in August. Have a great weekend!
Free Preschool screenings are set for July 28-31. Children must be 3 or 4 yrs old at the time and those children who turn 5 on or before Sept 1, 2020 are not eligible. Call Mary at the Schneider Office to schedule an appt or to ask any questions. 309-928-2611.
Fill out the #2020Census to help our community get the funding we need for a brighter future. Go to https://www.2020census.gov/ to complete the census today. #MakeILCount #br_u_knighted
Updated teaching and coaching vacancies are posted at https://www.blueridge18.org/employment-opportunities--103
Free Preschool screenings are set for July 28-31. Children must be 3 or 4 yrs old at the time and those children who turn 5 on or before Sept 1, 2020 are not eligible. Call Mary at the Schneider Office to schedule an appt or to ask any questions. 309-928-2611.
It is the final day to drop off school items and clean out lockers! Please stop by Schneider or BRIJHS by noon today. Freshmen need to go to the high school by 4 today. All Chromebooks should be charged. Don't forget cases, Jetpacks, library books, textbooks, and sport uniforms.
The final radon test results for BRIJHS have arrived and are posted at https://5il.co/g7zz. All levels tested below the required minimums.
The (last) Daily Remote Learning Announcement for the school year is posted at https://5il.co/g7hd. Remember to stop by for the bonus food distribution (available to all), and charge those Chromebooks before dropping them off May 20-22. Details for food distribution, and the plan for retrieving and dropping off materials are included in today's message. Have a wonderful summer!
Tuesday, May 19, is last day for student attendance and BR will deliver extra food to families from 8-10 a.m. at 3 feeding sites - Bellflower Community Center, BRIJHS, and Schneider School - and via home delivery. Any remaining food packs will be available on 1st come, 1st served basis at the schools on May 20-22 when students retrieve and drop off items. Remember to charge up Chromebooks to make process go more smoothly. Details on the retrieval process are posted at https://5il.co/fnyk. Call us if you have any questions!
BRHS Class of 2020 had a memorable graduation ceremony yesterday! Thanks to all who made it extra special! Tues., May 19 we will deliver extra food to the 3 communities. Details on this and much more are in today's Remote Learning Announcement, posted at https://5il.co/g67y
The Superintendent's Monthly Update for May 2020 is now posted at https://5il.co/g5nf. LOTS of good information included!
Updates galore in today's Remote Learning Announcement. Check it out at https://5il.co/g4st and have a great weekend. Congratulations to the class of 2020! We will celebrate you on Sunday!
The Farmer City Public Library Presents “Reading Beyond Boundaries” Summer Reading Program 2020. This year’s program is going to look a little different this year. Registration for this year’s virtual summer reading program is now open. You may go to the following website https://engagedpatrons.org/read/index.cfm?SiteID=7842&ReadID=736
to create a user account for yourself and each member of your family. All ages are encouraged to participate again this year. Once you have created a user account you may then log the minutes that you have read. Prizes will be given for every 100 minutes read. We look forward to a wonderful summer full of 'Reading Beyond Boundaries.’
Field day must go on! BRIJH will be participating in an at home Field Day event on Wednesday , May 19th! Field Day is an important tradition. We feel that in these challenging times field day is a unique way to stay connected and support one another in a fun and meaningful way. Post videos and pictures of you and your families participating! Post them on the district’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/blueridge18.
Pick a couple of events or do them all! It’s up to you. Field Day Packet: https://openphysed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/NFD2020-ALL-FullParticipationPacket.pdf
The May 14, 2020 Remote Learning Announcement is posted at https://5il.co/g3ye. Have an awesome Thursday!
May 13, 2020 Daily Announcement is posted at https://5il.co/g2zq. The end is in sight - you can do it!
Today's Daily Announcement includes information on graduation, the UKnighted Olympics, and ways for you to give feedback on remote learning. Check it out at https://5il.co/g260. Have a great Tuesday!
Board of Education meeting details for this Wednesday are posted at https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicHome.aspx?ak=1000247
IMPORTANT: BRHS Graduation will look a little different this year. Here are the details: 2020 Grad Parade https://5il.co/g1t5; student information for graduation https://5il.co/g1t4. Shout out to all who have helped plan! Thank you!