Shoutout to our BRHS Esports team for their hard work all season long, earning their spot in the Brawlhalla Playoffs last Friday! 🎮✨
Team members: Ben Manuel, Elias Nolan, Jasper Schlieper, and Andy Schumacher — we’re proud of you!
A special congratulations to Andy Schumacher, who advances to the semifinals today after school. Good luck, Andy 💙⚔️
Team members: Ben Manuel, Elias Nolan, Jasper Schlieper, and Andy Schumacher — we’re proud of you!
A special congratulations to Andy Schumacher, who advances to the semifinals today after school. Good luck, Andy 💙⚔️
8th Grade student, Braxden Soliday, had a vision to create a game club for BRIJHS. He shared this vision with ELA teacher, Ms. Jamison, and they partnered to bring this vision to life. Thanks to a BREF Grant, the supplies for the game club arrived! BRHS teacher, Mr. Tongate, and his shop class came to the rescue and built a storage cabinet for all the games. Braxden is working on the final logistics with the staff and the game club will begin soon. Thank you to all who had a part in this vision with Braxden!
#br_u_knighted
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Good Luck to the BRHS Choir Students attending the LPC Honors Chorus Festival today at Villa Grove. They will be performing in an all-conference choir concert tonight at 6:30 PM.
Families are invited to our BR Connect event in Mansfield on Wednesday, November 19, starting at 5:30 p.m. Come enjoy our K–12 Art Show, showcasing student creativity, and take part in parent learning sessions about our ELA curriculum (CKLA Amplify) and Title I program. We look forward to seeing you for an evening of learning and celebration!
Attendance is one of the largest predictors for student academic success. It allows students to get the necessary direct instruction as well as ask clarifying questions to ensure they understand the material. Blue Ridge High School is happy to say that at this point in the semester 49% of the students enrolled at BRHS have achieved over 95% attendance. Another 21% of the students enrolled at BRHS have achieved over 90% attendance.
We especially want to recognize 15 students that have achieved perfect attendance at this point in the semester. The students with perfect attendance include Ellie Clark, RJ Coffey, Sebastian Cox, Carmen Ellis, Brenden Farris, Broghen Flannell, Drake Hardesty, Presley Hardesty, Izzy Jenkins, Ashlyn Mullen, Jillian Newberry, Elias Nolan, Billie Peterson, James Sullivan, and Devin Wrestler.
Great job Knights!
We especially want to recognize 15 students that have achieved perfect attendance at this point in the semester. The students with perfect attendance include Ellie Clark, RJ Coffey, Sebastian Cox, Carmen Ellis, Brenden Farris, Broghen Flannell, Drake Hardesty, Presley Hardesty, Izzy Jenkins, Ashlyn Mullen, Jillian Newberry, Elias Nolan, Billie Peterson, James Sullivan, and Devin Wrestler.
Great job Knights!
"FEAST" Your Eyes on the Art Cafe Gallery at 5:30p on Nov 19th. Student artwork from K-12 will be displayed!
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Today BRHS honored Veteran's Day with a guest speaker from the Illinois National Guard. Tim Newman is the Deputy Chief for Strategy and Planning for the Illinois National Guard and a Fisher native. BRHS students were able to learn about his role, what it means to serve, and the importance of living in a way to help honor all veterans.
We also had musical performances by BRHS seniors, Lauren Graning, Justin Zellers, and Ava Paullin to honor America with the National Anthem, an arrangement entitled "Tell My Father About the Civil War", and the playing of TAPS.
We sincerely thank Mr. Newman for his time and his service as well as thank all the veterans in our community, today and every day.
This Veterans Day, BRIJHS hosted a moving, student-led assembly to pay tribute to our nation's heroes. It was an honor to welcome 26 current and veteran servicemen and women into our gymnasium!
Our students showed incredible respect and reverence throughout the entire program, creating a truly memorable event.
The assembly was a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, featuring:
Moving performances by our student singers.
A poignant reading of "America's Little White Table."
Recognitions for our Patriot's Pen essay winners in grades 7/8.
The solemn playing of Taps.
A dignified Presentation of the Colors.
A huge THANK YOU to the students and staff for making this happen, and especially to the brave men and women who actively serve or served our country and attended the assembly. Your presence made this a truly special day for our building!
#br_u_knighted #HonorOurVeterans
Our students showed incredible respect and reverence throughout the entire program, creating a truly memorable event.
The assembly was a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, featuring:
Moving performances by our student singers.
A poignant reading of "America's Little White Table."
Recognitions for our Patriot's Pen essay winners in grades 7/8.
The solemn playing of Taps.
A dignified Presentation of the Colors.
A huge THANK YOU to the students and staff for making this happen, and especially to the brave men and women who actively serve or served our country and attended the assembly. Your presence made this a truly special day for our building!
#br_u_knighted #HonorOurVeterans
November 7, 2025
Dear Schneider Families,
As you know, your child’s safety is our number one priority here at Schneider. We are taking steps to increase safety and security in our building through implementing a new secured entry procedure. This is the same entry system that is currently in place at both BRIJHS and BRHS.
We hope to have this installed and functioning at Schneider next week. When this system is activated, anyone entering the building will need to present their photo ID. You will place your photo ID behind the iPad reader in the front entryway. It will then prompt you to turn your ID over to read the back. Once approved, a name badge will print in the office and you will be buzzed into the office to get your badge. A full walkthrough video can be found at this link: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XN2kkKExghM
If you are simply dropping something off for your child, you do not need to go through all of these steps. We will have a table in the entryway where you may place items and we will make sure your child gets them.
If you have any questions at all, please reach out! I can be reached via email at smcmurry@blueridge18.org or by phone at (309) 928-2611. Thank you so much for your continued support as we work to keep our school community safe!
Most Sincerely,
Sunny McMurry
Dear Schneider Families,
As you know, your child’s safety is our number one priority here at Schneider. We are taking steps to increase safety and security in our building through implementing a new secured entry procedure. This is the same entry system that is currently in place at both BRIJHS and BRHS.
We hope to have this installed and functioning at Schneider next week. When this system is activated, anyone entering the building will need to present their photo ID. You will place your photo ID behind the iPad reader in the front entryway. It will then prompt you to turn your ID over to read the back. Once approved, a name badge will print in the office and you will be buzzed into the office to get your badge. A full walkthrough video can be found at this link: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XN2kkKExghM
If you are simply dropping something off for your child, you do not need to go through all of these steps. We will have a table in the entryway where you may place items and we will make sure your child gets them.
If you have any questions at all, please reach out! I can be reached via email at smcmurry@blueridge18.org or by phone at (309) 928-2611. Thank you so much for your continued support as we work to keep our school community safe!
Most Sincerely,
Sunny McMurry
The Blue Ridge Lady Knights Basketball team is running a team store full of awesome gear at great prices. The store will stay open through the 11/24 to try to ensure delivery before Christmas.
To get to the digital store, follow the attached link https://stores.inksoft.com/WS128420
Go Knights!
Hot Off the Press! Art Newsletters for grades K-8 are BELOW!
The Big Night: Join us for the BR Connect Art Show on Wednesday, November 19th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Mansfield!
The Vibe: Our talented students are turning the Intermediate Gym into a beautiful Café filled with artistic creations from Grades K-12! Come enjoy the atmosphere and celebrate their hard work.
Schneider Art Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/3rdwb7c4
BRIJHS Art Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2c9dn7sv
Looking for something to do this weekend? Come see the dessert theatre production of Game of Myths onstage at Blue Ridge High School! Desserts and drinks will be sold before the show and at intermission. Options include cheesecake with sauce, pumpkin cheesecake, and brownie sundaes. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm and Sunday at 2:00pm.
Over the next two weeks (11/10 through 11/20) the Blue Ridge FFA is putting together a food drive to help those within the community. This food drive will be a battle of the grades (9th-12th grade) with the winning class getting a prize from Mr. Kirkton. Students will be able to bring in non-perishable food items to help "fill the silo". Donation boxes will be located in the BRHS Commons. The FFA have set a goal of collecting 300 items that will be given to the local food bank.
Families are invited to our BR Connect event in Mansfield on Wednesday, November 19, starting at 5:30 p.m. Come enjoy our K–12 Art Show, showcasing student creativity, and take part in parent learning sessions about our ELA curriculum (CKLA Amplify) and Title I program. We look forward to seeing you for an evening of learning and celebration!
The staff and students of Schneider Elementary School cordially invite all area veterans to our annual Veterans' Day Program.
Veterans' Day Program
Blue Ridge High School Moore Gym
Tuesday, November 11, 1:00 p.m.
Veterans are welcome to join us for lunch from 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. in the Schneider School Cafeteria (309 North John Street, Farmer City, IL 61842).
Family members are welcome to attend the program. Veterans who have a student at Schneider School may eat with their child.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to 309-928-2611.
Veterans' Day Program
Blue Ridge High School Moore Gym
Tuesday, November 11, 1:00 p.m.
Veterans are welcome to join us for lunch from 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. in the Schneider School Cafeteria (309 North John Street, Farmer City, IL 61842).
Family members are welcome to attend the program. Veterans who have a student at Schneider School may eat with their child.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to 309-928-2611.
Blue Ridge JH is proud to recognize our outstanding students who have achieved Honor Roll and High Honor Roll status for the first quarter! 🏅📚
Back by popular demand is the Charleston Wrap fundraiser in 4-8th grades! This benefits the JH Student Council. Now is a great time to stock up on gift items and great quality wrapping paper for the holidays. All 4-8th students will bring home a packet with QR code to register today. Once registered, share your student's link with friends and family. Shipping is direct to the buyer's home. The fundraiser runs through November 15.
If you do not know a 4-8th student and would still like to shop and benefit BRIJHS, here is the general link that is not tied to a particular student's sales: https://registercw.com/gateway?organizationMidasId=25899
The BRHS FFA kids are on their way back to Farmer City and will arrive approximately at 4:45 pm from the FFA National Convention, where they were recognized as a Top 10 Chapter in the Nation! Fire and police will lead the school van back at the Farmer City exit back to town light and sirens blazing!! Come join in the fun taking them back to the high school!!
The Illinois School Report Cards have been released . Congratulations to all three of our buildings for earning Commendable designations!
We’re proud of the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and families. Please see the attached letter for more details and information. #br_u_knighted
In honor of their service and sacrifice, we invite you to join us for a special tribute to our community's veterans. Please join us as we express our profound gratitude for their bravery and commitment to our country.
