Bismarck-Henning Elementary School

Meet Kelly Cameron Hometown: LaPlace, IL Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? Mrs. Peoples, my freshman pre-algebra teacher, because I also struggled in math and she taught in a way I could finally understand. She built relationships with us and made class fun. What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? I like to read and spend time with my family.📘 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? I think I would like to write and illustrate children’s books. I won the young author award for my class in 3rd grade. 🖊📖 What is a fun fact about you? I did color guard for four years in high school. 🏳🏳 Mrs. Cameron, thank you for making 2nd grade a great place to be! You are an amazing part of BHES!

Good morning We are so excited to start day 65 Today is Tuesday November 22nd-National Cranberry Relish Day Our Character Counts pillar for November is Citizenship. A good citizen makes sure their neighbors are treated with respect. We all want to be treated the way we deserve, so as a good citizen we have to show those behaviors like being given respect, treated fairly, and making sure we look out for the wellbeing of others. Remember that we have no school on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday We are using digital progress reports, so parents should have received an email showing them student grades. If you need a paper copy, or did not receive the email version, please contact the office at 759-7251 The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs. Miethe’s class! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) THANKSGIVING DINNER Turkey & Gravy Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Applesauce Pumpkin Bar Milk Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that turkeys can run up to 25 miles per hour and fly up to 55 miles per hour? Wild turkeys choose to sleep in trees at night and come down to the ground at first light in the morning, Turkeys also swallow small rocks and pebbles to help digest their food in a special part of their stomach called a gizzard. Additional Information: Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). 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 all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy.

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Meet Kristi Powell Hometown: I was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but Bismarck is my home now! Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? Miss Arnt. She was so patient and kind. She let me stay after school to help her. She was great at building relationships! What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? I love spending time with my family! I enjoy watching my kids play sports, being outdoors and reading. 🏈🌻📖 If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? I can’t imagine not teaching now, but I almost went to college for physical therapy. I also find art very soothing, so if I was good enough, I’d enjoy creating art of some kind professionally. 👩‍🎨 What is a fun fact about you? I love the ocean. I could spend hours walking the beach. In fact, once my family thought I was lost or abducted because I wandered so far down the beach. I also love water related activities - hiking to waterfalls, white water rafting, and even cliff jumping! 🏖 Mrs. Powell, BHES is so lucky to have you! Thank you for all of wonderful ways you make 3rd grade fun!

Good morning We are so excited to start day 64 Today is Monday November 21st-National Gingerbread Cookie Day, National Red Mitten Day, and National Stuffing Day Our Character Counts pillar for November is Citizenship. A good citizen makes sure their neighbors are treated with respect. We all want to be treated the way we deserve, so as a good citizen we have to show those behaviors like being given respect, treated fairly, and making sure we look out for the wellbeing of others. Remember that we have no school on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday We are using digital progress reports, so parents should have received an email showing them student grades. If you need a paper copy, or did not receive the email version, please contact the office at 759-7251 The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Ms. ???’s class! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla Chips and Salsa Strawberries Milk Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that the game of Monopoly is based on a game called the Landlord’s Game that was first created in 1904. This game originally focused on teaching players about how some taxes work and mostly started out as a homemade game until Parker Brothers bought the idea in 1935. Since then more than 500 million people have played the game of Monopoly. Additional Information: Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). 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 all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy.

Good morning We are so excited to start day 63 Today is Friday November 18th-National Princess Day and Mickey Mouses Birthday Our Character Counts pillar for November is Citizenship. A good citizen looks out for others and takes responsibility for their own actions. If you see someone in your class being left out or bothered by others, you can step up to help them out. If you have made a bad choice and not followed your teacher’s expectations, you can still be a good citizen by admitting that you made a mistake. We are using digital progress reports, so parents should have received an email showing them student grades. If you need a paper copy, or did not receive the email version, please contact the office at 759-7251 The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Ms. ???’s class! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) CHOWHALL CHALLENGE MENU BBQ Boneless Chicken Wings Mozzarella Sticks Grapes Lemon Icee Milk Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that on November 18th in 1928 MIckey Mouse first appeared in film? He first appeared in two silent movies called Plan Crazy and Gallopin Gaucho. Mickey’s most famous early movie was Steamboat Willie and the first words he ever said were “Hot dog!” in the film Karnival Kid. Walt Disney himself was the voice of Mickey until 1947. Additional Information: Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). 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 all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy.

Meet Chelsea Flint Hometown: Hoopeston, IL Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? My media teacher in high school. He was a very understanding teacher who helped me during a lot of hard times. He also presented many learning opportunities and experiences for me during my 4 years of high school. What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? I enjoy spending time with my 3 boys and family, taking golf rides with them, and spending time at the park. We really enjoy being outside as much as possible. ☀ If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? I would be a stay at home mom with my boys. I enjoy watching them grow and learn as much as possible. 👩‍👦‍👦 What is a fun fact about you? I am left-handed and I come from a family of 5 brothers and 1 sister! 👈 Thank you for all you do for your students, Miss Flint! BHES is so lucky to have you!

Good morning We are so excited to start day 62 Today is Thursday November 17th-National Butter Day, National Homemade Bread Day, National Take a Hike Day, and National Rural Health Day Our Character Counts pillar for November is Citizenship. Being a good citizen means you are friendly, listen to others, and work together The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs. Farrell’s class! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Macaroni & Cheese Cheese Filled Breadstick Peas Pears Milk Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that there are two hiking trails in the United States that are each 6,800 miles long? One of these is the American Discovery Trail which stretches from the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific Coast, passes through 15 states, 14 national parks, and 10,000 historical sites. The other long hike is the Great Western Loop which goes through 9 states, 12 national parks and the Mojave Desert in California. Additional Information: Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). 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 all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy.

Good morning We are so excited to start day 61 Today is Wednesday November 16th-National Button Day, National Fast Food Day, and National Educational Support Professionals Day Our Character Counts pillar for November is Citizenship. Being a good citizen means you are friendly, listen to others, and work together The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs. Miller’s class! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Soft Taco w/the Works Spanish Rice Mandarin Oranges Oatmeal Cream Pie Milk Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that idea of fast food has been around since ancient Rome hundreds of years ago? The first fast food hamburger chain in the United States was White Castle when they opened in 1921. McDonald’s did not open their first fast food version of their restaurant until 1948. Now you can find some type of fast food in most towns all across America. Additional Information: Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). 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 all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy.

Good morning We are so excited to start day 60 Today is Tuesday November 15th-America Recycles Day, National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day, and Our Character Counts pillar for November is Citizenship. Being a good citizen means you are friendly, listen to others, and work together The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Miss. Latta’s class! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) French Bread Boat Cooked Carrots Banana Milk Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that he average person makes 5 pounds of trash a day? We can cut down on this by recycling. Cardboard boxes can be recycled up to 7 times to keep making brand new boxes. Glass is great to recycle because it can be endlessly broken down and recycled to make new objects. Recycling one soda can saves enough energy to power a TV long enough to watch a movie, and recycling one class bottle can save enough energy to power a lightbulb for 4 hours. Additional Information: Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). 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 all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy.

Meet Sean Click Hometown: Wonder Lake, IL Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? Ms. McCarrol because she was one of the first teachers I had who took an interest in me outside of the classroom. What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? Right now it’s spending time with my baby daughter because she makes me laugh and smile all of the time. 👶 If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? I would be a teacher. Before being the principal I taught at BHJH for 12 years and would do it again if I wasn’t having so much fun at the elementary school. 👨‍🏫 What is a fun fact about you? In high school I was on the swimming and water polo teams. If Bismarck had a pool, these would be the only sports I would coach. 🏊‍♂️🤽‍♂️ Thank you, Mr. Click, for always being a smiling face and for taking an interest in all of the students at BHES!

Good morning We are so excited to start day 59 Today is Monday November 14th-National Family PJ Day, National Pickle Day, National Seat Belt Day, and National Spicy Guacamole Day Our Character Counts pillar for November is Citizenship. An easy way to be a good citizen is to obey rules, expectations, and laws and help others remember them as well. The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs. Heinrichs’s class! Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Orange Chicken White Rice Pineapple Fudge Filled Cookie Milk Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that some animals freeze in the winter and thaw out when spring comes? Some of these animals include some frogs, some spiders, wooly bear caterpillars some alligators, and painted turtle hatchlings. Some frogs’ bodies give off a special chemical when it gets really cold that rids its body of water and keeps the ice from damaging it so they can survive until it gets warmer. Additional Information: Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). 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 all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy.

Meet Trinity Heinrichs Hometown: Bismarck, IL Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? Mrs. Rademacher was one of my favorite teachers growing up. She had a smile on her face each day, encouraged us to always try our personal best, provided engaging activities in the classroom, and most importantly, made us feel loved and seen. She always encouraged us to go out into the world and be kind and amazing, which is a trait students can take with them each day for the rest of their lives. She is thoughtful and selfless. She even gave me a poster for my classroom that was hung in the fourth-grade classroom we shared. This is so special to me! Thank you for being a rockstar and making such a significant impact on my life, Mrs. Rademacher! What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? I enjoy going to baseball and football games with my husband. I enjoy attending all games from my nephews’ youth league games to professional sporting events. ⚾🏈 If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? If I was not doing my current job, I would have been a cosmetologist! 💇‍♀️💄 What is a fun fact about you? My dream has been to teach at BHES for as long as I can remember. I have always wanted to be a teacher. I am so blessed to be living out this dream! 👩‍🏫 Mrs. Heinrichs, your passion for education is evident. Thank you for everything you do to support the students at BHES!

Good morning We are so excited to start day 57 Today is Thursday November 10th-National Civic Pride Day, Marine Corps Birthday, and National Vanilla Cupcake Day Our Character Counts pillar for November is Citizenship. A good way to practice good citizenship is cooperate. Cooperation means finding a way to work with others which can be how we interact with partners in class, how we share materials, and how we play at recess. The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Miss Latta’s class! Tomorrow, November 11th, BHES is holding a Veterans Day celebration in the gym. The program will start at 1:30 and we are looking for as many local Veterans to join us. If you are or know a local Veteran, you are welcome to join us that day. Please notify the office at 759-7251 if you plan to attend, so we can best plan for the day. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich Potato Triangles String Cheese Orange Slices Milk Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that Doritos chips were first introduced in the 1960s? The name “Dorito” means little golden things. The first special flavor other than plain was taco with nacho cheese and cool ranch coming out years later. I’m sure you’ve seen all of the options at the store but Doritos come in some crazy flavors like yogurt and mint, clam chowder, and tuna mayonnaise. Additional Information: Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). 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 all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy.

Blue Devil Apparel orders are due Thursday! You can order through the online store through midnight Thursday night, but paper order forms need to be in the high school office by 3:30pm on Thursday. Thank you for your support! Proceeds will be used by BHRA Student Council to purchase gifts for families that need help. Paper Form: https://5il.co/1k1jt Online Store: https://bhraapparel.itemorder.com/

Don't forget to get out and vote today! BHES/BHJH & BHRA are closed today.

Meet Lauren Wivinis Hometown: Bismarck, IL Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? My 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Robbins, because she was hilarious, loving, and loved Albert Pujols! 🐦 What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? Taking long walks with my husband and dog. 🐶 If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? Sell clothing at Sugar N Spice Clothing Boutique 😉😉😉 What is a fun fact about you? I can eat pizza for breakfast, lunch and dinner for 365 days! 🍕 We are so glad to have you at BHES, Mrs. Wivinis! You do a great job spreading joy to others!

Good morning We are so excited to start day 55 Today is Monday November 7th-National Bittersweet Chocolate and Almonds Day and Color the World Orange Day Our Character Counts pillar for November is Citizenship. A good way to practice good citizenship is to be trustworthy. This means that you earn other people’s trust in you by being honest and standing up for what is right. The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs. Cameron’s class! On November 11th, BHES is holding a Veterans Day celebration in the gym. The program will start at 1:30 and we are looking for as many local Veterans to join us. If you are or know a local Veteran, you are welcome to join us that day. Please notify the office at 759-7251 if you plan to attend, so we can best plan for the day. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Chef Salad Garlic Bread Apple Slices Fig Newton Milk Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that strawberries are not actually berries? They are not berries because they have no seeds inside but instead grow by using what are called runners. Strawberries actually come in more colors than red such as pink and white. Strawberries are another healthy snack like peaches and blueberries because they contain protein, calcium, and Vitamin C. Additional Information: Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). 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 all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy.

Good morning We are so excited to start day 54 Today is Friday November 4th-National Candy Day and National Jersey Friday Our Character Counts pillar for November is Citizenship. We will be wearing purple on Monday to help get our month of Citizenship started. A good way to practice good citizenship is to be an active participant in your community. The class that earned the Spirit Stick for best gym behavior in the morning today was Mrs. Gritton’sclass! On November 11th, BHES is holding a Veterans Day celebration in the gym. The program will start at 1:30 and we are looking for as many local Veterans to join us. If you are or know a local Veteran, you are welcome to join us that day. Please notify the office at 759-7251 if you plan to attend, so we can best plan for the day. Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining) Chicken Patty on Bun Baked Beans Peaches Rice Krispy Treat Milk Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924) Today’s fun fact is: Did you know that Pandas have six fingers? They have 5 full fingers on their paws and then their sixth is actually an extra pad on their wrist that they use to help hold onto bamboo while they eat. This has to be a necessary part of their lives since 99% of what they eat is bamboo. Additional Information: Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day). 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 all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy.

Meet Rhonda Miller Hometown: Bismarck, IL Who was one of your favorite teachers growing up and why? Mrs. Holt was one of my favorite teachers. She was kind and patient. I’ll never forget- I was helping her clean the tadpole bowl and she accidentally let them all go down the drain. She cried and was upset! What is your favorite activity to do outside of school? I enjoy spending time with my family. I like to go to the movie theater and enjoy movies at home. 🎞 If you weren’t doing your current job, what other job would you want to do? I always wanted to be a teacher, so this was a difficult question. Someday, I would like to volunteer at a hospital to rock babies. 👶 What is a fun fact about you? I played the sousaphone in the Bismarck-Henning band. It was fun, but it was heavy on my shoulders when we marched! I encourage students to join the band in 5th grade. 📯 Thank you, Mrs. Miller, for the love and passion you put into your career!