Bismarck-Henning Rossville-Alvin Cooperative High School Daily Announcements Friday, February 12th, 2021

Announcements:

  • Tonight BHRA vs Schlarman @ 6pm in Wilcox.  Watch on the NFHS Network.  Devilettes will be performing at halftime.

  • Congratulations to the BHRA Scholastic Bowl team for a great week!  JV defeated Milford, and Varsity defeated Georgetown and Chrisman.  Way to go team!

  • Students who will be taking Dual Enrollment US History next year, please see Mrs. Guminski to sign up for textbooks. There are a limited number available.

  • Did you know tractor & lawn mower overturns are the #1 killer in agriculture? BHRA FFA is partnering with Carle Rural Health & Farm Safety to host a virtual Tractor Safety Program during both lunches on Wednesday, February 24th. Use this link (Click here to register) to sign up to participate! Sign up early to reserve your spot! Sign ups will close at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, February 16.

  • Important Schedule Change:  

    • Friday, Feb 12th - In-Person Learning Day

    • Monday, Feb 15th - President’s Day - No School

    • Tuesday, Feb 16th - Remote Learning Day

    • Wednesday, Feb 17th - Resume In-Person Learning

  • Boys basketball has apparel on sale now!  Orders due February 14th with a delivery date of February 18th.  All proceeds support the BHRA Boys Basketball team.  Thanks for ordering!  (Click here to order online)

  • Spanish Club is selling suckers / candy grams for Valentine's Day February 8-11. You can buy them for $1 each from any Spanish teacher, Spanish club leader, or during 5th hour lunch in Mrs.Hiatt's room.

  • Senior Pictures due to Mrs. Stephens FRIDAY!

  • The  BHRA LIBRARY is having their Annual  BOOK SALE! All books are just 25 cents each!  Come in and see all the books we have to offer. The book sale will run the month of February.

Announcements from Mrs. Stephens - Click Here for a Current List of Scholarships

Lunch this Week:

  • Friday - Chicken Nuggets, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Strawberry Cookie, Milk

Here’s What’s Coming:

  • 02-12-21 - Boys BB vs Schlarman - 6:00pm

  • 02-12-21 - In-Person Learning Day

  • 02-12-21 - Senior Pictures due to Mrs. Stephens

  • 02-13-21 - Boys BB vs Decatur St. Teresa - 1:00pm

  • 02-13-21 - Girls BB @ Cissna Park - 2:00pm

  • 02-15-21 - No School - Presidents Day

  • 02-15-21 - Boys BB Freshman vs Watseka (Wilcox) - 6:00pm

  • 02-15-21 - Girls BB @ Milford - 6:00pm

  • 02-16-21 - Remote Learning Day

  • 02-16-21 - Boys BB vs Milford - 6:00pm

  • 02-18-21 - Girls BB vs Armstrong - 6:00pm

  • 02-18-21 - Boys BB vs Westville (MPR) - 6:00pm

  • 02-19-21 - Boys BB @ Armstrong - 6:00pm

  • 02-20-21 - Boys BB vs Watseka - 1:00pm

  • 02-22-21 - Girls BB @ Oakwood - 6:00pm

  • 02-22-21 - Boys BB Freshman @ Heritage - 6:00pm

  • 02-23-21 - Boys BB vs Oakwood - 6:00pm

  • 02-25-21 - Girls BB vs Georgetown - 6:00pm

  • 02-25-21 - Boys BB Freshman @ Watseka - 6:00pm

  • 02-26-21 - Boys BB @ Georgetown Ridge-Farm - 6:00pm

  • 02-27-21 - Boys BB vs Heritage - 1:00pm

  • 03-01-21 - Girls BB vs Hoopeston - 6:00pm

  • 03-02-21 - Boys BB @ Hoopeston - 6:00pm

  • 03-03-21 - Boys BB @ Georgetown - 6:00pm

  • 03-03-21 - Boys BB Freshman vs Salt Fork - 6:00pm (Wilcox)

  • 03-04-21 - Girls BB @ Chrisman - 7:30pm

  • 03-05-21 - Boys BB vs Chrisman - 6:00pm

  • 03-06-21 - Boys BB @ Monticello - 6:00pm

  • 03-12-21 - Boys BB vs St. Joe-Ogden - 6:00pm

Quarantine Information: Questions?  Contact Nurse Kelly Based on CDC recommendations, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has given school districts permission to update quarantine procedures for those who are considered a close contact of someone with COVID19.  In consultation with the Vermilion County Health Department the following changes will now be implemented:

New Guidelines:  If exposed, students may return after 10 days, if symptom free the entire 10 days. If there are symptoms at any point during the ten days, then the student must stay home the entire 14 days.  Symptoms include: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea.

With both options the following additional criteria through day 14 must be met: • correct and consistent mask use (including within homes), • social distancing, hand and cough hygiene, hand and cough hygiene, environmental cleaning and disinfection, avoiding crowds, ensuring adequate indoor ventilation, monitoring for symptoms of COVID-19 illness, and minimizing contact with persons at increased risk for severe illness, including vulnerable and congregate populations. 

Monitoring can be conducted using any method acceptable by the local public health authorities and can include self-monitoring using an approved checklist of signs and symptoms. Please use the potential symptoms listed on the Teacherease daily check-in as a guide.

Contacts:

Office Staff:

Nurse  Kelly (kstrader@bismarck.k12.il.us) Social Worker (Ms. Wilt - wiltt@vase.k12.il.us)

Guidance Counselor (Mrs. Stephens - mstephens@bismarck.k12.il.us)

Library (Mrs. Story - lstory@bismarck.k12.il.us)

Links:

Athletic Links:

Volleyball Schedule: https://5il.co/pdlo