Today, Mr. Spurlock’s AP Chemistry class came to BRJH and fired up our 8th graders. They had an explosive time learning about acids, bases and chemical reactions! We are thankful for collaborative opportunities within our district!
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As the school year begins to wrap up, students in Mr. Tongate's Carpentry and Cabinet Making class is putting the final touches on their projects before taking them home. One piece that is ready to go home that showcases the skills and techniques extremely well is a record cabinet, built by senior Ben Clevenger. This finished piece houses a storage cabinet for music equipment and a drawer designed to hold vinyl records. Great job!
6 countries in 2 months? Our high school social studies class actually pulled it off.
Lately, these students have been "traveling" the globe through some awesome hands-on research. From exploring new cultures to studying history, they’ve put in serious work—and earned a stamp in their custom passports for every single stop.
They’re officially ready for their next adventure! Thanks for creating this memorable opportunity for your students, Ms. Griffen!
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Lately, these students have been "traveling" the globe through some awesome hands-on research. From exploring new cultures to studying history, they’ve put in serious work—and earned a stamp in their custom passports for every single stop.
They’re officially ready for their next adventure! Thanks for creating this memorable opportunity for your students, Ms. Griffen!
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Our 8th graders had an unforgettable day exploring the best of Chicago!
We'd like to thank Ms. Jamison for all her planning and the ten parent chaperones who volunteered their time.
Highlights from today:
Museum of Science & Industry: A moving visit to the Anne Frank Exhibit, where students engaged with history through a lens of courage and resilience tied to their Holocaust unit.
Field Museum: Stepping back in time to walk among giants (including SUE the T-Rex!) and exploring ancient civilizations.
Shedd Aquarium: Getting up close with some incredible marine life.
We are so proud of how our students represented our district with curiosity and respect. Seeing these lessons come to life outside the classroom is what it’s all about!
If you have pictures from today's trip, we'd love for you to you to drop your pictures in the comments.
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Come out tonight for the first home track meet at BRHS in 20+ Years! The weather should be beautiful! This will also serve as Senior Night for the Boys and Girls Track Teams. Seniors will be recognized at 4:45 PM. Senior Parents should be ready around 4:30 PM.
Meet Details:
Field Events Start at 4:00 PM
Running Events Start at 5:00 PM
Volunteers:
Please report to the Concession Stand Area between 3:30 and 3:45 to go over event details, instructions, and to get your clipboard with the rules and heat sheets.
Go Knights!
Meet Details:
Field Events Start at 4:00 PM
Running Events Start at 5:00 PM
Volunteers:
Please report to the Concession Stand Area between 3:30 and 3:45 to go over event details, instructions, and to get your clipboard with the rules and heat sheets.
Go Knights!
We found extra yearbooks for grades PK-8 if you missed your chance. It's not too late to request one for a discounted price of $20 . Email Mrs. Hardesty mhardesty@blueridge18.org to get your copy!
Blue Ridge Softball earned a 19–2 win over Calvary Christian, highlighted by 16 team hits and 10 stolen bases. The Knights continue to build momentum late in the season with contributions throughout the lineup.
Some exciting moments included T. Eads scoring her first run of the season and senior P. Hardesty stealing home for the first time in her career. The team continues to build confidence and aggressive energy offensively.
Fans are encouraged to come support the team on Senior Night this Monday, the 11th, at 4:30 PM. Senior recognition events will take place following the game.
BRHS Track and Field travels to Cerro Gordo today for the LPC Conference Track Meet. Join us in wishing the athletes Good Luck. Its a great day for PRs!! Go Knights!
Congrats to our 8th Graders!
Good Afternoon All,
Tonight's Varsity Softball Game @ Arcola High School has been postponed due to field conditions from the rain yesterday. We are rescheduling this conference game for Saturday, May 16th at 10:00 AM. We understand that this may be a burden to some families preparing for graduation on the 17th, but this is the only date that both schools have availabiliy. Thank you for your continued support and Go Knights!
Tonight's Varsity Softball Game @ Arcola High School has been postponed due to field conditions from the rain yesterday. We are rescheduling this conference game for Saturday, May 16th at 10:00 AM. We understand that this may be a burden to some families preparing for graduation on the 17th, but this is the only date that both schools have availabiliy. Thank you for your continued support and Go Knights!
Come on out tonight to South Park to see the BRHS Baseball Team take on Arcola High School for Senior Night. We will be recognizing three student-athletes for their hard work and dedication. These students include Benjamyn Clevenger, Jakob Kristensen, and Devin Wrestler. First pitch will happen at 4:30 PM and the senior recognition will happen just before. Go Knights!
Unfortunately, tonight's home BRHS Track Meet has been POSTPONED.
The forecast does not seem to be showing any signs of improvement and temperatures are going to bedropping throughout the meet. With teams being close to conference meets and post season competitions, we believe it is best to postpone. We will STILL have a home track meet this season, although it will now be on the afternoon of Monday, May 11th. We hope to see great community support on our new date.
The forecast does not seem to be showing any signs of improvement and temperatures are going to bedropping throughout the meet. With teams being close to conference meets and post season competitions, we believe it is best to postpone. We will STILL have a home track meet this season, although it will now be on the afternoon of Monday, May 11th. We hope to see great community support on our new date.
Game Recap from 5/4: Blue Ridge vs. Heritage
Result: Blue Ridge defeated Heritage 21–6 in conference play.
Highlights:
O. Jones: grand slam, 3 hits, 5 strikeouts (2 innings)
R. Coffey: 3 RBIs
E. Clark: 2 hits
Team: 10 hits
A. Roos: 3 stolen bases
Blue Ridge continues to build momentum with a strong team performance.
Note from Coach Benson: Really proud of this group. We’re now on a 4-game winning streak following our recent win over Heritage. The team continues to show growth and build momentum, with contributions from the entire roster.
Go Knights!
Result: Blue Ridge defeated Heritage 21–6 in conference play.
Highlights:
O. Jones: grand slam, 3 hits, 5 strikeouts (2 innings)
R. Coffey: 3 RBIs
E. Clark: 2 hits
Team: 10 hits
A. Roos: 3 stolen bases
Blue Ridge continues to build momentum with a strong team performance.
Note from Coach Benson: Really proud of this group. We’re now on a 4-game winning streak following our recent win over Heritage. The team continues to show growth and build momentum, with contributions from the entire roster.
Go Knights!
BRHS Senior, Romero Fernandez, was recognized through the BCA Culinary Program for his outstanding performance in class and at the Skills USA competition. Skills USA is a competition between high school students in specific career fields ranging from construction trades to culinary skills (totaling 104 different competition areas). Romero was crowned the State Champion in Culinary Arts! He will be competing at the Skills USA National Cooking Competition this summer (6/1 through 6/5) in Atlanta.
Additionally, he was a member of the BCA Culinary Team that traveled to Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida this past weekend. This competition focused on culinary improvisation to create 12 portions of an appetizer and entree based on an assigned continent.
Finally, Romero's culinary expertise was recognized at the annual BCA Honor's Night on April 29th, where he was chosen as the BCA Culinary Student of the Year. This is his 2nd year in the BCA Culinary program and has continued to impress his teachers with his aptitude and enthusiasm. Congratulations Romero! Great Job and Go Knights!
Additionally, he was a member of the BCA Culinary Team that traveled to Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida this past weekend. This competition focused on culinary improvisation to create 12 portions of an appetizer and entree based on an assigned continent.
Finally, Romero's culinary expertise was recognized at the annual BCA Honor's Night on April 29th, where he was chosen as the BCA Culinary Student of the Year. This is his 2nd year in the BCA Culinary program and has continued to impress his teachers with his aptitude and enthusiasm. Congratulations Romero! Great Job and Go Knights!
Tomorrow BRHS is excited to host their first track meet in 20+ years! It looks like the weather *should* cooperate! Field events will begin at 4:00 PM and running events will start at 5:00 PM.
We are extremely grateful for the countless volunteers who are helping to run events to ensure our coaches can coach their athletes and get the best performances possible.
This will also be our Senior Night for both Boys and Girls Track Teams. Recognition of senior athletes will occur between field events and running events at approxiamately 4:45 PM.
Come out to see your Knights in action as they take to the track tomorrow afternoon!
We are extremely grateful for the countless volunteers who are helping to run events to ensure our coaches can coach their athletes and get the best performances possible.
This will also be our Senior Night for both Boys and Girls Track Teams. Recognition of senior athletes will occur between field events and running events at approxiamately 4:45 PM.
Come out to see your Knights in action as they take to the track tomorrow afternoon!
This weekend BRHS senior, Indra Nolan, was recognized as Class A Second Team All State for the 2025-2026 Scholastic Bowl Season. This is a huge honor and helps to recognize the hard work and dedication she put in to the scholastic bowl season. For those that are unaware regarding scholastic bowl, there are only two divisions in the entire state and a total of 20 students in each division receive this honor. Great job, Indra! Go Knights!
Game: Blue Ridge vs. Okaw Valley - 4/30/26
Result: Blue Ridge defeated Okaw Valley 7–6 in conference play.
Highlights:
C. Smith — 2 hits, 2 RBIs
O. Jones — 10 strikeouts in 7 innings
E. Hayward — 3 stolen bases, 2.000 OPS
Blue Ridge battled through a tight conference game and earned the win with a strong team effort.
Note from Coach Benson: Really proud of how determined and ready the team was from the start. It was also great to see individual growth show up in key moments. O. Jones was strong in the circle with 10 strikeouts, E. Clark made a BIG catch in the outfield, and E. Hayward delivered a strong seventh inning with a well-placed bunt and aggressive baserunning that helped give us the lead.
Go Knights!
Result: Blue Ridge defeated Okaw Valley 7–6 in conference play.
Highlights:
C. Smith — 2 hits, 2 RBIs
O. Jones — 10 strikeouts in 7 innings
E. Hayward — 3 stolen bases, 2.000 OPS
Blue Ridge battled through a tight conference game and earned the win with a strong team effort.
Note from Coach Benson: Really proud of how determined and ready the team was from the start. It was also great to see individual growth show up in key moments. O. Jones was strong in the circle with 10 strikeouts, E. Clark made a BIG catch in the outfield, and E. Hayward delivered a strong seventh inning with a well-placed bunt and aggressive baserunning that helped give us the lead.
Go Knights!
✨ This year's Prom theme is Written in the Stars✨
We're excited for a fun-filled night, and we'll have a $2 photo booth available at prom—no form needed!
📅 Saturday is the big day!
🕔 Promenade & Coronation begin at 5:00 PM in the big gym.
💃 Prom is from 8:00–11:00 PM at The Feed Mill on Front in Fisher.
🎉 Post Prom will be held at BRHS from 11:30 PM – 2:00 AM.
Arrival & Parking Info for Promenade:
• Students should park in the front of the school or the North parking lot, Faculty parking area, and enter through the circle drive entrance.
• The public should park behind the school and enter through the back gym entrance.
📸 Students should arrive between 4:15–4:30 PM to take pictures outside. Then head to the Commons by 4:45 PM to line up for Promenade.
💙 Thank you to everyone helping make this night so special!
Junior parents—we still need a few Post Prom chaperones. Contact Mrs. Schriefer if you can help lschriefer@blueridge18.org
Let’s make it a night to remember! ✨
We're excited for a fun-filled night, and we'll have a $2 photo booth available at prom—no form needed!
📅 Saturday is the big day!
🕔 Promenade & Coronation begin at 5:00 PM in the big gym.
💃 Prom is from 8:00–11:00 PM at The Feed Mill on Front in Fisher.
🎉 Post Prom will be held at BRHS from 11:30 PM – 2:00 AM.
Arrival & Parking Info for Promenade:
• Students should park in the front of the school or the North parking lot, Faculty parking area, and enter through the circle drive entrance.
• The public should park behind the school and enter through the back gym entrance.
📸 Students should arrive between 4:15–4:30 PM to take pictures outside. Then head to the Commons by 4:45 PM to line up for Promenade.
💙 Thank you to everyone helping make this night so special!
Junior parents—we still need a few Post Prom chaperones. Contact Mrs. Schriefer if you can help lschriefer@blueridge18.org
Let’s make it a night to remember! ✨
The Sophomore Class is selling Casey's Pizza Punch Cards! For $20, you can get a punch card that for every large pizza you buy, you get a free medium pizza! 10 punches per card, and the card is good until September 2027! This card is perfect for those nights when you do not feel like cooking and want a little extra something with your delicious Casey's Pizza! To order a card, please reach out to a member of the sophomore class! Orders are due by Monday, May 4th. Thank you for supporting us once again!
If you are interested in purchasing a punch card and want to order them online, please fill out the attached Google Form. Sophomores will also be selling these in person. https://forms.gle/fb2n2fKcGusRi1RZ8
Hello, Blue Ridge Families! Welcome to our Superintendent's April 2026 Newsletter packed with student achievements, school news, and important upcoming events.
