Hello, BR parents! There is power in prevention! See the latest poster for tips for parents to prevent underage drinking! Provided by the Piatt County Mental Health Center! https://5il.co/7mxt
Promenade/Coronation at 5 pm today. Students:arrive 4:15 - 4:30 for pictures; Line-up in commons 4:45; park in front of school or north lot. Public: park behind school, enter thru back door by gym.
All students interested in playing football in high school, there is a meeting Saturday May 11th at 5pm at the Blue Ridge High School weight room. We will discuss summer practice dates and expectations for the upcoming season. Parents are welcome to attend.
BR Board Member Kenna Dunlap Johnson was quoted several times in the May/June issue of the Illinois School Board Journal on "What to Expect the First Year" of school board membership. See the article at https://www.iasb.com/journal/j050619_02.cfm. Way to represent!
HS Cheer Tryouts will be held the week of May 20. See the flier for more details!!!! https://5il.co/7kyu
Thank you to SRO Davis and “Think First” for providing all our students at Schneider Elementary a free bike helmet. Students, also, attended an assembly focused on bike helmets, seat belt usage and other basic safety information.
"Pop Culture" Team Trivia Night is tomorrow night at the Farmer City Public Library. Check out the flier for more details! https://5il.co/7ioz
Blue Ridge has an outstanding FFA program led by Jacalyn Meisner. Numerous accomplishments were highlighted at last night's FFA banquet. To see some of the great things the group has done, take a look at their "Year in Review" at https://5il.co/7i2r. Truly Impressive!
A "Bench For Caps" recycling drive is happening now. Bins are located at the FC Library and the football concession stand. More details can be found at https://5il.co/7dtb, https://5il.co/7dth, https://5il.co/7dti Call Liz @ 217-494-1047 with questions.
FYI: Bus 7 (Jeff's route) is running a little over 20 minutes late. We apologize for the delay.
Today, students at Schneider Elementary participated in a presentation about transportation safety. This included a special guest visitor, Toby Tire, who reviewed several important bus safety rules.
BR JFL is promoting and sponsoring a "Bench For Caps" recycling drive. Check out the links for more details of what is acceptable vs unacceptable, what each phase needs and more! https://5il.co/7dtb, https://5il.co/7dth, https://5il.co/7dti
Interested in becoming a Substitute Teacher? A sign up day will be held at Heartland Community College on 5/2. See the link for more details. https://5il.co/7dss
Our spring book fair at Schneider Elementary is happening this Thursday, April 25th from 5-7 p.m. We hope to see you for this fun night of literacy!
Superintendent's Monthly Message for April 2019 is now posted at https://5il.co/7c6r. Have a wonderful weekend. Remember - no school Friday and Monday, April 19 and 22!
The latest job postings can be viewed at http://www.blueridge18.org/employment-opportunities--103
We are pleased to announce that Maureen Gilbert has been appointed to fill the vacancy on the Blue Ridge Board of Education that was created by the resignation of Justin Otto. She will be sworn in at tonight's meeting and will fill out the remaining 2 years of the term.
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