Just a friendly reminder not to block driveways when parking on John Street near the Farmer City schools. Thanks so much!
There has been a change to the time frame for the climate and culture surveys we will be giving to parents, students, and teachers. The surveys will be sent out after December 11 and will be due by Feb. 15. Watch for more information closer to the time.
BRIJHS honors our veterans!
The agenda for the Regular Board Meeting on 11/14/18 is posted at https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicHome.aspx?ak=1000247
The Backpack Food Program provides weekend provisions for students at risk of hunger. Volunteers are needed for food packaging 1:30-3 PM in the BRHS Ag Shop on 11/14, 12/14, 1/16, 2/13, 3/13, 4/17, 5/15. Come by and lend a hand if you can!
The FC Chamber of Commerce will again be recognizing Blue Ridge Teachers and Staff Members of the Year at their annual meeting. This is a great way to recognize someone for going above and beyond.To nominate, please complete the form at
https://goo.gl/forms/oavXtqEbHxCGxpaj1
Blue Ridge schools are engaged in continuous improvement. Parent feedback is essential to the process. A text will go out Nov. 15 that links you to a survey due mid-December. Responses will be used to learn about your expectations for our schools. We hope you'll take part!
Parents/Guardians: Just a friendly reminder as winter approaches: Please check your contact info in Q. The phone/email contact system pulls the latest info from Q each night. You should be able to make your own changes, but call the school if you have trouble. Have a great day!
Blue Ridge Volleyball is selling t-shirts to commemorate their record breaking season, 6 time regional championship and 3 time Sweet 16. Orders are due Nov. 20th. Congratulations to the Volleyball team, Coach Miles and Coach Moak. Tradition never graduates!
http://5il.co/5iuc
No plans this Friday evening? Come to BRIJHS to watch The Hobbitt, performed by all ages of BR students. Performance starts at 7 pm and general admission is $10/ticket. See the flier for more details http://5il.co/5ie6
This morning the BRHS driver's ed van was hit from behind as it was stopped to turn left onto Allen Street from Rt. 54 in FC. Thankfully no one appears to be seriously injured, but we continue to monitor those involved. Thanks to local first responders for assisting at the scene.
Angel Tree applications can still be turned in. Pick up an application in any school office or at the Farmer City Public Library. For more information go to http://5il.co/5iat
The Illinois School Report Card for 2017-18 has been released. Information for our school district and each school can be found at https://IllinoisReportCard.com or under "Documents" at www.blueridge18.org.
STEAM Club will have a culminating event, 4H Family Food Challenge, on Nov.7 at Schneider School. A spaghetti meal will be served at 6pm. Family Food Challenge begins at 6:30 pm. Only 100 seats are available! See the flyer at http://5il.co/5dir to register.
Brooklyn Hardesty, 2nd grader in Mrs. Burns' room, had her writing published in the Flying Horse! Congrats, Brooklyn! You can view her piece at https://bit.ly/2P3L0Ug.
Mrs. Parson's class leads the pledge (https://youtu.be/M0SYX_UF_nk) just before the annual Schneider School Halloween Parade (https://youtu.be/yS4JZ3q826U) - October 2018!
BRHS reached their fundraising goal for UNICEF and Operation Christmas Child, so Mr. Duke got a pie in the face. Thanks to Shelby Arndt for doing the honors!
Senior Citizens and Grandparents-Please join us at BRHS for Thanksgiving Dinner on November 15th! See the flier for more details http://5il.co/5ft9
Just a reminder: The Sectional Final tomorrow night, Oct. 31 between Blue Ridge and Flanagan-Cornell is at 5:30 p. m.
There is now a mobile app available for Qmlativ! If you have the current Skyward mobile app you need to delete it before installing the new one. To find the new app search your app store for Skyward Mobile Access. Click this link for more information https://goo.gl/tQrxBR