BLUE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Wednesday, September 6th
The Knight Buddy program for this school year is starting! Ms. Clayton posted the application on the counseling Google Classroom pages. The application is due September 13th. Please reach out to Ms. Clayton if you have any questions!
"If you're looking for a community of people who will encourage and challenge you as you walk through life, come check out "Thrive". Thrive is a place to grow in community as you grow in your faith and it is open to everyone! We'll meet on Thursday at lunch in Mr. Minteer's room. Lunch will be provided! Don't just get through your day, try to Thrive!"
Anyone interested in a highly competitive academic question and answer team stop by the chem lab during lunch for a scholastic bowl informational meeting on Thursday September 28th.
There will be a Student Council meeting every Tuesday beginning on Sept. 5 until Sept. 19 during lunch in the HS Library to finalize Homecoming plans. Class officers and Student Council officers please plan on attending.
The Haunted Forest will be October 13th & 14th and October 20th & 21st (Rain date weekend October 27th & 28th). Volunteer opportunities include: Pumpkin carving Monday, October 9th - Wednesday, October 11th from 6:30-8:30 at South Park. Friday and Saturday Event Volunteers are needed for: Line attendants, Event Guides, Loading/Unloading the hayrack, Setup/Clean up, and more. Saturday October 14th and October 21st from 2:00-7:00 pm Matinee Volunteers are needed for set up, games, barrel train, and clean-up.
Wednesday, September 13th at 6:30 pm is the FFA Night Cookout and Potluck at the HS. All Ag Students in 8th-12th grade and parents are invited to attend. FFA will provide drinks, chips, hotdogs, and hamburgers. Learn about the numerous opportunities FFA offers.
Blue Ridge Homecoming week is Sept. 25-Sept. 30th. The Homecoming theme for this school year is: Rewind 2000's.
Upcoming college visits:
- Millikin University TOMORROW September 7th
- Midwest Tech September 11th
- Eastern Illinois University September 13th
- Parkland College and Illinois College September 20th
Please see Ms. Clayton or Ms. Hieronymus for a pass. You must have a pass to attend the meeting.
Boys golf hosted a golf match against Tri-Valley, Clinton and Fisher last night. Leading our team with his personal best of 46 was Caden Brown followed by Gavin Friel with a score of 48. Both boys and girls play tonight at LeRoy. Good luck!
Athletes of the month for August are: Tim Trotter, soccer; Cuda Cline, football; Ellie Schlieper, girls golf; Caden Brown boys golf; Rylee Burnett, cheer; and Phoebe Reynolds, volleyball. Congratulations.
Today’s lunch menu is: Orange chicken & Rice, steamed broccoli, tomatoes, fruit, milk and juice.