Good morning! It's great to see the smiling faces that we're welcoming back to summer school this morning! While we continue to work on our phone lines, if you need to reach one of the schools, please use the following numbers: Schneider 309 846-2056, BRIJHS and BRHS 309 928-9141. Thank you!
The Labor Day error is now corrected in this version of the newsletter. https://5il.co/1zzkk Please take time to read, as there is important information about the potential of issuing bonds for the construction of a track at BRHS. We want you to be informed and to give us your feedback, so please watch for our next messaging about when and how to do so! #br_u_knighted
This month's newsletter from the superintendent has some important dates and a welcome to our new BRHS paraprofessional and district driver. Also, the board would like to update you about the possibility of issuing bonds for the purpose of building a track at BRHS in the next few years. There is much to discuss along those lines, so we will create a video, host an in person meeting, and send a quick follow up survey. Please be watching for that info! Here's the newsletter: https://5il.co/1zyci. #br_u_knighted
Narcan Training is being offered in Clinton on August 17. Please register if you are interested in attending! Thank you, DeWitt County ROSC! #br_u_knighted
BR Parents/Guardians, during registration you will be asked to give consent for Medicaid billing. This will seem like an odd question to get during school registration, so I wanted to give you some background prior to registration when you’ll have many other things on your mind. IL school districts participate in a program that allows us to receive reimbursement for certain services that we provide to students who are Medicaid eligible, such as nursing services, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, and many other services. This school year, we are switching to a new company for the processing of those reimbursements, so ideally, we would like to obtain consent from as many families as possible, whether Medicaid eligible or not, in order to capture the maximum reimbursement for which we are eligible. Our request is for all families to give consent for us to bill Medicaid, when we ask you that question during registration. If your child is not Medicaid eligible, there is no harm in giving consent. If your child is, or may become Medicaid eligible, giving consent will have no negative impact on your level of Medicaid services received at school or outside of school. Please see the consent form that will be shared during registration: https://5il.co/1zn8n. The second page has a thorough explanation if you’d care to learn more. Thank you.
School starts in ONE month. Have you done your school supply shopping yet?? Here's your easy access to the lists: BRSE https://5il.co/1v28t BRIJHS https://5il.co/1wl28 BRHS https://5il.co/1v2rh
Do you know of an individual who should be nominated for the Blue Ridge School District Wall of Fame? Please see the attached flier or contact Brian Easter (beaster@blueridge18.org) for details on how to submit a nomination. https://5il.co/1zcjd
BRHS is in need of soccer players! This is a fall season sport and is a co-ed team. Blue Ridge and Deland Weldon students are eligible to play. Please reach out to sflannell@blueridge18.org for more information.
Calling all JH Baseball Parents! Coach wants to make sure you've signed up for communication using SportsYou. If not, please download the SportsYou app on your phone and enter the Access Code: 4VMP-7YQ5
Go Knights!
FREE PRESCHOOL SCREENING
AGES 3-5
Blue Ridge School District #18 will conduct free preschool screenings on July 27 and 28 at Schneider Elementary School, 309 North John Street, Farmer City, Illinois. The developmental screening is for children who are 3 or 4 years old at the time of the screening. Children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2023 are not eligible for the screening. Please allow up to 2 hours for the screening. We ask you not to bring other children with you since you will be asked to join us during your child’s appointment. Parents will be asked to complete an information packet and return it to the school a week before the appointment.
Please call the Unit Office (309)928-9141 to schedule an appointment or ask any questions. Thank you!
In an effort to keep us connected, please let the Blue Ridge Unit Office know if you have a phone number, email or address change. We are available at 309-928-9141
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It's not too early to start your school supply shopping..... All list can be viewed here: BRSE https://5il.co/1v28t BRIJHS https://5il.co/1wl28 BRHS https://5il.co/1v2rh
Indra Nolan completed the American Legion-sponsored Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy, run by the Illinois State Police. Indra excelled at the academy; she was selected to serve as a member of the Color Guard, earned the female Physical Fitness Award, and received the American Legion Auxiliary Serve and Protect Award for being "The Outstanding Cadet at American Legion Police School", which comes with a $500 scholarship upon her graduation from high school. Indra, congratulations and we can't wait to see all that you accomplish! #br_u_knighted
FREE PRESCHOOL SCREENING
AGES 3-5
Blue Ridge School District #18 will conduct free preschool screenings on July 27 and 28 at Schneider Elementary School, 309 North John Street, Farmer City, Illinois. The developmental screening is for children who are 3 or 4 years old at the time of the screening. Children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2023 are not eligible for the screening. Please allow up to 2 hours for the screening. We ask you not to bring other children with you since you will be asked to join us during your child’s appointment. Parents will be asked to complete an information packet and return it to the school a week before the appointment.
Please call the Unit Office (309)928-9141 to schedule an appointment or ask any questions. Thank you!
Blue Ridge Parents and Guardians, please click on the link to read important information about immunization requirements and physicals for the upcoming school year, along with information about registration:https://5il.co/1y1ml. Planning ahead makes the process much smoother. Thanks for your help! #br_u_knighted
The Eastern IL Foodmobile will visit Mansfield and Farmer City on Tuesday, June 27. Please click on the link to learn about eligibility and times for each location. https://5il.co/1xq3g. Thank you, Eastern IL Foodbank!
We have a special 4th of July event that our communities have been invited to attend in Bement. Please click on both links to learn more. A homerun derby, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, parade, and much more will be available. One of the flyers includes registration information. https://5il.co/1xb38
https://5il.co/1xb37 #br_u_knighted
Our district has a variety of job opportunities available. Are any of them a match for you? Be sure to check them out!! https://5il.co/1x3p1
BRHS is in need of soccer players! This is a fall season sport and is a co-ed team. Blue Ridge and Deland Weldon students are eligible to play. Please reach out to sflannell@blueridge18.org for more information.
Seats are open for general admission purchase! Be sure to reserve your table right away so you don't miss out! https://5il.co/1wgeq
