Bismarck-Henning Rossville-Alvin Cooperative High School Announcements Wednesday, January 24th, 2024
Advisory Period Meetings (Be sure to check in with your advisory period teacher before going to these meetings).
Mondays - FCA in Tidwell’s Room
Tuesdays - Student Council in Russell’s Room
1/24 - Musical Tryouts in Band Room
1/24 - Scholastic Bowl in Ms. Mathis’s Room
2/15 - Managing College Costs
Apparel On Sale
Announcements
Scholastic Bowl meeting TODAY during advisory in Mr. Hasty’s room. See Ms. Mathis ASAP if you cannot attend.
College Express Co-Op orientations that were scheduled for today will be at noon Wednesday.
Musical Tryouts Wednesday during advisory in the band room.
Jessica from Jostens will be here on Monday, January 29th for announcements & cap & gown delivery. She will set up in the Commons.
The 5th Annual Farm Toy Show will be held in the Wilcox Gym on SUNDAY. Pedal Tractor pull for kids 9 and under starts at 1pm. If you’d like to be a sponsor or vendor, please reach out to Jennifer Heidrick at jeheidrick@bismarck.k12.il.us. Proceeds benefit the BHRA FFA Program.
What's your New Year's resolution? Are you going to stop procrastinating? Going to stop eating junk food? Use the "Bounce Board" in the Commons to share what you are bouncing out of your life in 2024! Grab a post it note from the table, jot down what you're "bouncing" and put it up on the Bounce Board. Cheers to a successful 2024!
BHRA Students: Please fill out this survey for the school newspaper about New Year’s resolutions.
Reminder for seniors and parents - In order to receive their high school diploma, The State of Illinois requires that seniors either:
1. Complete the FAFSA form - Steps to Complete the FAFSA Form or
2. Complete a Financial Aid Non Participation Form - Instructions
Mark your calendars for the Spring Musical, Xanadu, Jr.! March 15th - March 17th. More info coming soon!
Future Educator Scholarship Meeting - If you are interested in attending college to become an educator, this meeting is for you and your parents!
1/25/24 @ 6:00pm @ BHRA
Winter Athletic Banquet - March 7th, 2024 @ 6:30pm in the Wilcox Gymnasium.
Mark your calendar for the Inaugural FFA Auction - sponsored by the BHRA FFA Alumni & Supporters group. See here for the flyer. If you’d like to donate an item for the auction, you can reach out to Jennifer Heidrick at jeheidrick@bismarck.k12.il.us.
Do you have photos that would be great for the yearbook? You can submit them online at Yearbook Snap Access Code: BlueDevils
Have you ordered a yearbook for the 2023-2024 school year? They are on sale now at www.yearbookforever.com Enter BHRA for the school name.
Senior parents make the yearbook even more special for their students by ordering a personal ad. Go to www.yearbookforever.com and select create a personal ad.
Menu January Breakfast - January Lunch *indicates change
Adding lunch money through TeacherEase
Breakfast
W 1/24 - Apple Cinnamon Texas Toast, Colby Cheese Cubes, Fruit, Juice, Milk
R 1/25 - Mini Pancakes, Sausage Patty, Syrup Cup, Fruit, Juice, Milk
F 1/26 - PB&J Uncrustable, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch
W 1/24 - Soft Tacos, Corn, Fruit, Milk
R 1/25 - Fiestada Pizza, Chips & Salsa, Fruit, Milk
F 1/26 - Hot Dog w/Chili & Cheese, Chips, Fruit, Milk
Announcements from Mrs. Stephens - Website - Documents
Interested in Dual Enrollment? Click on the link for more information.
Community Service Opportunities
Athletics/Activities (BHRA 8to18 Website):
Schedules:
Rosters
Wednesday, January 24th, 2024
6:00 - Girls Basketball vs Hoopeston (Varsity Only) @ BHRA’s Wilcox Gym
Thursday, January 25th, 2024
5:00 - Wrestling vs Monticello, Unity & Oakwood @ Monticello High School
6:00 - Boys Freshman Boys Basketball vs Heritage High School @ BHRA’s Wilcox Gymnasium
6:00 - Girl’s Basketball Chrisman (Varsity Only) @ Chrisman High School
○ Bus: 4:00
Friday, January 26th:
5:00 - Wrestling vs Shelbyville, Clinton & Unity @ Shelbyville High School
6:00 Boys Basketball vs Hoopeston Area High School @ BHRA’s Wilcox Gymnasium
Saturday, January 27th:
10:00 Freshman Boys Basketball vs St. Joseph-Ogden @ St. Joseph-Ogden
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. You must call each day your student is absent. (Students may not call themselves in, it must be a parent/guardian).
Chromebook cases, styluses, and chargers for sale in the office. Styluses are $30 and chargers are $35. Cases are $20 new and $10 used.
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!!!!!
Here’s What’s Coming:
02-02-24 - BB Pink Night
03-15-24 to 03-17-24 - Spring Musical - Xanadu
04-27-24 - PROM @ Woodbury Falls
04-30-24 - Spring Concert - 5/6 @ 6:00pm & JH/HS following
05-08-24 - Honors Night & NHS Induction
05-19-24 - Class of 2024 Graduation - 1:30pm - Payton Moss Field
05-23-24 - Sports Physicals
Links:
Order a Yearbook - Search BHRA
23-24 Free/Reduced Lunch & Fee Application - Teacherease under Miscellaneous
Medical Form Links
Hometown Hype Apparel - Student Council Subscription Shirt Order
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.
Principal, Brent Rademacher - brademacher@bismarck.k12.il.us
Assistant Principal - Phil Benjamin - pbenjamin@bismarck.k12.il.us
Secretary - Jenny Huffman - jhuffman@bismarck.k12.il.us
Clerk - Amy Jameson - ajameson@bismarck.k12.il.us
Athletic Director - Tony Foster - tfoster@bismarck.k12.il.us
School Counselor - Mendy Stephens - mstephens@bismarck.k12.il.us
School Nurse - Amy Downing - adowning@bismarck.k12.il.us
Social Worker - Traci Wilt - wiltt@vase.k12.il.us
SRO - Officer Beth Damilano - bdamilano@bismarck.k12.il.us