9/16 BHRA Announcements

Jenny Huffman

September 16, 2021

Bismarck-Henning Rossville-Alvin Cooperative High School Daily Announcements Thursday, September 16th, 2021

Announcements:

  • Friday Spirit Day - Fancy Pants!

  • Friday we are ¼ through the semester!  If you need a progress report printed or a list of missing work from TeacherEase, please feel free to let Jenny know any time.

  • If you have not accepted the invite and added yourself to the Senior google classroom Mrs. Post will be re-sending the invite to you today, PLEASE open this and accept the invite to be added. This is where you will be finding any and all things “senior year” so it’s very important for you to be in this class.

  • An admission representative from Eureka College will be here today during advisory period in Wilcox Lobby.

  • Seniors, the order form for your homecoming t-shirts is in your google classroom under classwork. Please have your order in by 2:30 on this Thursday, September 16th if you want a shirt. You can turn your money in to Mrs. Tidwell, and can pay in cash or check. Checks should be made payable to BHRA. All of this information can be found in your senior google classroom as well. If you need help finding the order form please see Mrs. Tidwell or Mrs. Post and they will be happy to help you!

  • See You at the Pole is next Wednesday, Sept 22nd @ 7:30 am in front of the school.

  • Patriot Day at BHRA has been rescheduled for next Saturday, 9/18.  Gates open at 11:30am - Kickoff at 1pm vs. Momence.  If you missed out on ordering a shirt, you have one last chance.  Shirts can be ordered here through Monday at 11:59pm.  Delivery will be the first full week of October.  We have a few ‘extra’ shirts for sale in the office, first come first serve.

  • Student Council is seeking parade entries for this year’s Homecoming celebration.  The parade will begin at 5pm on Friday, October 1st.  Contact Kami Russell if you would like to be a part of the celebration.

  • YES!  You can bring dates to Homecoming that do not go to BHRA.  They must at least be in high school, but cannot be older than 20. If you are bringing a date that doesn’t go here, you must have the date request form filled out and turned in by Monday, 9/27.  You can find the form here: https://5il.co/yt4c.  There are paper forms on the table outside the office.

  • If you are a freshman that came from Bismarck and purchased a yearbook, they are in.  You can stop by the BHJH office to pick yours up.  They do have some extras for sale for $15/ea.

  • The volleyball team has opened up a fancloth website! Here is the link to check it out: https://fancloth.shop/KLLYE There is something for everyone. The shop closes on 9/23 @ midnight!

  • If anyone is interested in community service, please see Mr. Beukelman.  There are a handful of opportunities available here in Bismarck over the next few weeks, and our local organizations could use our help!  If you are already on the Key Club mailing list, please be sure to check the Key Club Google Classroom to sign up for events.  Thank you.

  • Monday, September 20th, Senior Class Meeting @ 8:00am in the Wilcox Lobby.  Jessica from Jostens will be here to go over Senior announcements, Caps & Gowns, etc.  She will return on September 28th to pick those orders up.

  • Monday, September 20th, Sophomore Class Meeting during advisory period - Jessica from Jostens will be here to go over Class rings and letterman jacket information.  Meet in the Wilcox Lobby.  She will return September 28th during your lunch hours to pick orders up.

  • Picture Day retakes are scheduled for 10/18/21.  Order your pictures online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry.  BHRA’s Order Code is 59137WF.

Additional Information:

  • Students may not attend school if they are experiencing any of the potential COVID-19 symptoms:  Fever of 100.4 or higher, NEW ONSET of a moderate or severe headache, shortness of breath, NEW cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, NEW loss of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, and muscle or body aches from unknown cause.  If the student or someone in their household is waiting on COVID-19 test results, please do NOT send them to school until results come back negative.

  • We have extra Chromebook styluses and chargers for sale in the office.  Styluses are $30 and chargers are $25.

  • Athletic Passes on sale now.  Individual $60 and Family $124 (includes all members of 1 household).  Send cash or check to Jenny with a list of all members in the household if purchasing a family pass.

  • BHRA/BHCUSD Alert Phone Numbers

    • 98900 - BHRA/BHCUSD Text Alert System

    • 765-371-9870 - BHRA/BHCUSD Voice Alert System number

    • Download our app!  It’s full of information!!!!!

Athletics this Week:

Announcements from Mrs. Stephens - Website

  • Juniors will have the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 13th, beginning at 8:20 am.

  • Junior/Senior College visits - be sure to check in with your advisory period teacher before attending.  Unless otherwise noted, all college visits are held in the counseling lobby.

    • 9/16 - Eureka College

    • 9/23 - Lincoln College

Menu - September Printable

  • Thursday - Corn Dog, Potato Wedges, Peaches, Milk

  • Friday - Chef Salad, Breadstick, Cottage Cheese, Pineapple, Milk

Advisory Period Meetings Check in with your Advisory Period Teacher for attendance before you go to any meetings or you will be marked absent.

  • 9-20-21 - Sophomore Class Meeting (Jostens) - Wilcox Lobby

Community Service Opportunities

  • If anyone is interested in community service, please see Mr. Beukelman.  There are a handful of opportunities available here in Bismarck over the next few weeks, and our local organizations could use our help!  If you are already on the Key Club mailing list, please be sure to check the Key Club Google Classroom to sign up for events.  Thank you.

Here’s What’s Coming:

  • 09-20-21 - Senior Class Meeting @ 8:00am in Wilcox Lobby

  • 09-22-21 - School Improvement - Early Dismissal - HS @ 11:40

  • 09-24-21 - Progress Reports

  • 09-29-21 - Dentist

  • 10-01-21 - Homecoming - Parade @ 5pm

  • 10-06-21 - Professional Development - Early Dismissal - HS @ 2:05

  • 10-08-21 - Fall Institute - No School

  • 10-11-21 - Columbus Day - No School

  • 10-15-21 - Semester Midterm

  • 10-18-21 - Picture Retakes

  • 10-20-21 - Report Card / Parent-Teacher Conferences 4pm-8pm

  • 10-21-21 - Parent Teacher Conferences 4pm-8pm

  • 10-22-21 - No School

Links:

Contact Us:

Office Staff - You can also call us at 217-759-7291.  If we don’t answer, leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as we can.

Athletic Director - Tony Foster - tfoster@bismarck.k12.il.us

School Counselor - Mendy Stephens - mstephens@bismarck.k12.il.us

School Nurse - Nurse Kelly - kstrader@bismarck.k12.il.us Social Worker - Traci Wilt - twilt@vase.k12.il.us