Our Kids Heart Challenge Assembly was a success! Our Schneider students raised over $11,500 for the American Heart Association. Our students worked so hard to provide for a good cause. So proud of these young Knights!!
Updated job postings can be found at http://www.blueridge18.org/employment-opportunities--103
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 3/13, 4/17, 5/15. Come by and lend a hand if you can!
Justin Otto has resigned from the BR School Board. The Board is accepting applications from interested individuals (qualifications: 18 years old, district resident for 1 year). Send letter of interest and resume to District Office, 411 N. John St., Farmer City 61842 by April 5.
BRHS Parents: Please take a minute to complete the survey from DeWitt/Piatt Co. Health Department at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7MDQM9M. This survey looks at parent provision of alcohol to High School aged students. All responses are kept confidential. Thank you!
Please share: The Blue Ridge Educational Foundation Daddy Daughter Dance has been scheduled for a new date: Saturday, April 6 at BRHS Moore Gym. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Dance is from 7-9 pm. Join us for dancing, snacks, raffle and cake walk. See details at https://5il.co/6sq8
The local Angel Tree provided over 85 children with Christmas gifts and other needed items. Angel Tree volunteers are already gearing up for next year. To read many more details on the good work of this group, go to https://5il.co/6slm. Thanks to all who supported Angel Tree!
See all the ways to stay informed about BR Schools at http://5il.co/2oct
Who wants to be the next Food Vlogger Star? 4-H STEAM Club presents Lights, Camera, Cook! a hands-on cooking club for BR 4-8th graders. Meetings are at BRIJHS on Thursdays, 4/4-5/2, 3:15-5:15 pm. Sign up by 3/29 at go.illinois.edu/dmp. Email questions to kleissjm@illinois.edu.
Important, please read: We have had a few reports within the last day of a resurfacing social media and internet presence known as the "Momo Challenge". A letter regarding this serious issue was sent home with students today. It is also posted at https://5il.co/6qnx
Updated job postings can be found at http://www.blueridge18.org/employment-opportunities--103
There may have been some confusion but the winter sports banquet will begin at 6:00 pm in the old gym at Blue Ridge High School
Kindergarten Registration and Orientation will be held on Tues, Mar 12 @ 6pm. Call the Schneider Office at 309-928-2611 with questions or go to http://www.blueridge18.org/article/92490?org=blue-ridge-cusd-18
Free preschool screenings at Schneider on April 11 & 12. This is for children who are 3 or 4 at the time of the screening. Call Mary at 928-2611 to schedule an appt or for any questions. For more info go to http://www.blueridge18.org/article/92492?org=blue-ridge-cusd-18
Weather Spotter Training - March 27. See the flier at https://5il.co/6p2k for more details.
Blue Ridge places great importance on supporting students as they grow and develop socially and emotionally. For an updated list of supports available, go to http://5il.co/20s8
Correction on Supt. Monthly Message: One of the teachers honored by the Chamber of Commerce was incorrectly identified. For the updated version go to https://5il.co/6n9j
Superintendent's Monthly Message for February is now posted at https://5il.co/6n9j. Have a great evening!
The 2018-19 school calendar has been updated and is posted at http://5il.co/2uv7. As of now, June 4 is the last day of school, June 5 is Teacher Institute, and we have 1 emergency day left. The calendar for 2019-20 is also available at http://5il.co/2uv8
Schneider Kids Heart Challenge Update! We have 76 students that have joined our school's team already and have already raised $4,600 online as a school!
GET REGISTERED today at: http://www2.heart.org/goto/Schneider_FarmerCity
If we can get 50% of our students (122) registered online, we will earn an extra $300 certificate for FREE P.E. Equipment!!! We are already more than halfway there!