Our 1st grade students shared their poetry during today’s Poetry Cafe. So proud of their creativity and courage!




The agenda for the April 17 Board of Education meeting is posted at https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicHome.aspx?ak=1000247
Congratulations to our Schneider School BUG (Bring Up Grades) recipients for 3rd quarter. Students are recognized for improving grades from 2nd quarter or maintaining good grades. Thank you to program sponsors: BRHS Key Club, BR Educational Foundation, and Kiwanis Club of FC!



Too many State Troopers have lost their lives by drivers not following the law. Scott’s Law mandates all vehicles must reduce speed, change lanes if possible, and proceed with caution when approaching any stopped vehicle with flashing emergency lights. https://5il.co/77dc
Updated job postings can be viewed at http://www.blueridge18.org/employment-opportunities--103
BR Educational Foundation will have a cake walk at the Daddy Daughter Dance this Saturday night at 7 p.m. If you would like to donate desserts, please bring items to the BRHS Old Gym that evening from 6:30 pm. Proceeds go to educational grants for classrooms. Thanks so much!
Prom right is around the corner and we want to ensure our children stay safe & sober! DeWitt-Piatt Co. Health Dept. asks parents to take this survey provision of alcohol to HS students. Information will be kept confidential.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/English_Survey_BRHS
The Jr. High track meet in Ridgeview tonight has been cancelled and there is NO practice today after school either.
Congratulations to newly elected BR board members Chelsie Leffelman & Carlos Burton, & re-elected incumbent Dale Schneman! Thank you to outgoing board members Matt Althaus, Curt Homann, & Justin Otto for dedicated service. The new board will be seated April 29.#BlueRidgeTogether
Homeless children have equal access to the same public education, including preschool, as other students. BR Schools work to address any barriers that may negatively affect a child's education. Call 309-928-9141 for assistance. Details are available at https://5il.co/621q
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/100626?org=blue-ridge-cusd-18
Attached is a press release from the athletic conference for BRHS regarding a name change for the conference. We are Lincoln Prairie Conference, beginning in 19-20! https://5il.co/73kn
BR Educational Foundation will have a cake walk at the Daddy Daughter Dance this Saturday night at 7 p.m. If you would like to donate desserts, please bring items to the BRHS Old Gym that evening from 6:30 pm. Proceeds go to educational grants for classrooms. Thanks so much!
The Daddy Daughter Dance is set for Sat., Apr. 6 from 7-9 pm at Blue Ridge High School. Join us for a great time. Details are posted at https://5il.co/6sq8.
The Daddy Daughter Dance is set for Sat., Apr. 6 from 7-9 pm at Blue Ridge High School. Join us for a great time. Details are posted at https://5il.co/6sq8
Blue Ridge is very well represented in the 2019 News-Gazette Design An Ad. Congratulations to Alicen Herald, Megan Schumacher, Polly Reynolds, Brayden Evans, Elise Swanstrom, Hannah Cole, Kalyn Warner, Kallee Steinkamp, and Sarah Whitehouse! #BlueRidgeTogether
Today’s softball and baseball games have been cancelled.
Congratulations to Katie Bowns, Meah Carter and Jenna Mozingo for being named to the News-Gazette All-Area Honorable Mention Team! Way to represent! #BlueRidgeTogether
The Bloomington Area Career Center is a valuable asset for students from Blue Ridge High School. See the latest information from BACC in their spring newsletter, now posted at https://5il.co/6zyz. Have a very happy spring break!
Lights, Camera, Cook! registration is open to all 4th-8th graders and will begin on Thursday after Spring Break. If you like to cook, create videos, or be the star in a video, this session is for you! Visit go.illinois.edu/dmp and register soon!
