BHRA/BHJH ATHLETICS REMINDERS
For the safety and enjoyment of everyone at Blue Devil events, please remember:
• Children must be accompanied by an adult to enter and remain supervised throughout the event.
• No recreational wheels of any kind — scooters, bikes, skateboards, etc.
• No balls or other recreational equipment.
• No pets.
• No smoking, vaping, or alcohol on school grounds.
Thank you for helping us create a safe, positive environment for all of Blue Devil Nation!
For the safety and enjoyment of everyone at Blue Devil events, please remember:
• Children must be accompanied by an adult to enter and remain supervised throughout the event.
• No recreational wheels of any kind — scooters, bikes, skateboards, etc.
• No balls or other recreational equipment.
• No pets.
• No smoking, vaping, or alcohol on school grounds.
Thank you for helping us create a safe, positive environment for all of Blue Devil Nation!
🎉🏈 CALLING THE CLASSES OF 1976! 💙🤍
Rossville-Alvin High School and Bismarck-Henning High School alumni — it’s time to come HOME! 🏠💙
We are excited to invite the RAHS and BHHS Classes of 1976 to join us for our BHRA Homecoming festivities on Friday, September 25, 2026! 🎊
Come reconnect with classmates, reminisce about the good old days, and celebrate 50 years since your graduation! 🥳🙌 Our BHRA Student Council is excited to help welcome you back for a special night of Homecoming fun and Blue Devil spirit! 🔱💙
📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
📍 BHRA Homecoming
🎓 Honoring the RAHS & BHHS Classes of 1976
👉 See the attached letter for all the details!
Tag your classmates, spread the word, and let’s make this a Homecoming reunion to remember! 💙🤍
#BHRA #BlueDevils #Homecoming2026 #ClassOf1976 #50YearReunion #OnceABlueDevilAlwaysABlueDevil
Rossville-Alvin High School and Bismarck-Henning High School alumni — it’s time to come HOME! 🏠💙
We are excited to invite the RAHS and BHHS Classes of 1976 to join us for our BHRA Homecoming festivities on Friday, September 25, 2026! 🎊
Come reconnect with classmates, reminisce about the good old days, and celebrate 50 years since your graduation! 🥳🙌 Our BHRA Student Council is excited to help welcome you back for a special night of Homecoming fun and Blue Devil spirit! 🔱💙
📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
📍 BHRA Homecoming
🎓 Honoring the RAHS & BHHS Classes of 1976
👉 See the attached letter for all the details!
Tag your classmates, spread the word, and let’s make this a Homecoming reunion to remember! 💙🤍
#BHRA #BlueDevils #Homecoming2026 #ClassOf1976 #50YearReunion #OnceABlueDevilAlwaysABlueDevil
📚 Back-to-School Health Services Available at Registration! 🩺
The OSF Care-a-Van will be on-site during BHES/BHJH/BHRA Registration Day on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, with services available on a walk-in basis—no appointment necessary!
🕗 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🕒 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Services available:
✅ School Physicals
✅ Sports Physicals
✅ Immunizations
Physicals are required for:
• Pre-K
• Kindergarten
• 6th Grade
• 9th Grade
• Any student enrolling in an Illinois school for the first time
Immunizations are required for:
• Pre-K
• Kindergarten
• 6th Grade
• 12th Grade
• Any student who is not up to date on required immunizations
👨👩👧 A parent or guardian must be present to provide consent.
Skip the appointment and stop by during registration to get your student ready for a healthy, successful school year!
The OSF Care-a-Van will be on-site during BHES/BHJH/BHRA Registration Day on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, with services available on a walk-in basis—no appointment necessary!
🕗 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🕒 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Services available:
✅ School Physicals
✅ Sports Physicals
✅ Immunizations
Physicals are required for:
• Pre-K
• Kindergarten
• 6th Grade
• 9th Grade
• Any student enrolling in an Illinois school for the first time
Immunizations are required for:
• Pre-K
• Kindergarten
• 6th Grade
• 12th Grade
• Any student who is not up to date on required immunizations
👨👩👧 A parent or guardian must be present to provide consent.
Skip the appointment and stop by during registration to get your student ready for a healthy, successful school year!
BHRA Staff! A group of us are getting together for lunch on Tuesday 7/7 at Turtle Run at Noon. Come eat lunch and let's catch up. Let Jenny, Mendy, or Rachel know if you're coming so we can snag enough tables.
**A couple people have said they didn't receive the text -- please make sure your people from BHRA know this is happening. :) **
**A couple people have said they didn't receive the text -- please make sure your people from BHRA know this is happening. :) **
🚸 NOW HIRING: Crossing Guard 🚸
Bismarck-Henning Elementary School is looking for a reliable and safety-conscious individual to join our team as a Crossing Guard for the 2026–2027 school year!
This important role helps ensure the safety of our students before and after school each day.
✅ Assist students and families at crosswalks
✅ Monitor traffic flow during arrival and dismissal
✅ Promote safe pedestrian habits
✅ Work outdoors and make a difference in our community
📍 Position: Crossing Guard – BHES
💲 Salary: On Schedule
📅 Applications accepted until position is filled
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to:
Tony Foster, Principal
tfoster@bismarck.k12.il.us
Help keep our students safe while serving your community! 🚦👟
Bismarck-Henning Elementary School is looking for a reliable and safety-conscious individual to join our team as a Crossing Guard for the 2026–2027 school year!
This important role helps ensure the safety of our students before and after school each day.
✅ Assist students and families at crosswalks
✅ Monitor traffic flow during arrival and dismissal
✅ Promote safe pedestrian habits
✅ Work outdoors and make a difference in our community
📍 Position: Crossing Guard – BHES
💲 Salary: On Schedule
📅 Applications accepted until position is filled
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to:
Tony Foster, Principal
tfoster@bismarck.k12.il.us
Help keep our students safe while serving your community! 🚦👟
💙 In Loving Memory of Mr. David Schroeder 💙
“And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.” — The Beatles
The BH/BHRA family is deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. David Schroeder, who dedicated 16 years of his life to our school community before retiring in 2024.
Mr. Schroeder’s commitment to his students was unmatched. His passion for music — especially his love for The Beatles — filled our halls and classrooms with joy, creativity, and inspiration. That love was contagious, and his students adored him for it.
More than a teacher, Dave was a mentor, a motivator, and a source of light for so many. His impact will continue to be felt in every note played, every song sung, and every student whose life he touched.
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his family, friends, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of learning from and knowing him. 💙
We would love for you to share your memories and pictures of Mr. Schroeder in the comments as we celebrate his life and legacy.
🔗 Obituary link: https://www.rortvedtfuneralservices.com/obituary/David-Schroeder
“And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.” — The Beatles
The BH/BHRA family is deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. David Schroeder, who dedicated 16 years of his life to our school community before retiring in 2024.
Mr. Schroeder’s commitment to his students was unmatched. His passion for music — especially his love for The Beatles — filled our halls and classrooms with joy, creativity, and inspiration. That love was contagious, and his students adored him for it.
More than a teacher, Dave was a mentor, a motivator, and a source of light for so many. His impact will continue to be felt in every note played, every song sung, and every student whose life he touched.
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his family, friends, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of learning from and knowing him. 💙
We would love for you to share your memories and pictures of Mr. Schroeder in the comments as we celebrate his life and legacy.
🔗 Obituary link: https://www.rortvedtfuneralservices.com/obituary/David-Schroeder
🎶 TONIGHT! 10 Talents LIVE in Concert 🎶
Featuring Terrence Talley — back by popular demand after inspiring our students last year with “Who’s Your Hero?” 💙
🍧 Mixed Up Mobile will be here 5:00–6:30 PM
📅 February 4
⏰ Concert starts at 6:30 PM
📍 BHRA Wilcox Gym
💲 FREE admission
👨👧👦 Community welcome!
Come early, grab a treat, and enjoy an uplifting evening of music, talent, and encouragement!
🔗 Meet Terrence Talley: https://terrencetalley.com/video 🎤✨
BHES/BHJH/BHRA will utilize an eLearning Day
on Monday, January 26, 2026
BHES/BHJH/BHRA will utilize an eLearning day on Friday, January 23, 2026.
Check it out! BHRA's Giana Brown is up for News-Gazette's Athlete of the Week! Vote for her now at
https://www.news-gazette.com/sports/prep-sports/athletes-week/
BHES/BHJH/BHRA - We can't wait to see you tomorrow!
Don't forget we'll be dismissing at 1pm.
Breakfast: Cereal Bar, Cheese Cubes, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Peas & Carrots, Fruit, Milk
See ya tomorrow!
Terrence Talley is BACK
🎶 10 Talents LIVE in Concert featuring Terrance Talley 🎶
Join us for an inspiring night with Terrence Talley, who visited our school last year and shared an encouraging message that our students absolutely loved!
📅 February 4th
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 BHRA Wilcox Gym
💲 FREE admission
👨👧👦 The community is welcome!
🔗 Meet Terrence Talley: https://terrencetalley.com/video
(Students were presented "Who's Your Hero?" last year.)
We look forward to seeing you there for an uplifting evening of music, talent, and encouragement. 💙
🎶 10 Talents LIVE in Concert featuring Terrance Talley 🎶
Join us for an inspiring night with Terrence Talley, who visited our school last year and shared an encouraging message that our students absolutely loved!
📅 February 4th
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 BHRA Wilcox Gym
💲 FREE admission
👨👧👦 The community is welcome!
🔗 Meet Terrence Talley: https://terrencetalley.com/video
(Students were presented "Who's Your Hero?" last year.)
We look forward to seeing you there for an uplifting evening of music, talent, and encouragement. 💙
BHES/BHJH/BHRA will utlilize an e-learning day tomorrow, December 15th, 2025, due to road conditions, cold, and wind gusts. Please watch for an email from your building administrator for further instructions.
🎄✨ It’s Concert Week! ✨🎄
Join us THIS THURSDAY for our BHJH/BHRA Christmas Concerts — a night full of music, talent, and holiday spirit from our amazing students! 🎶❤️
🕔 5:00 PM Performance - 5th & 6th Grade Bands & Choirs
🕕 6:00 PM Performance - 7th & 8th Grade Band, 7th-12th Choir, High School Band
📌 Important Reminder:
Out of respect for our performers and to keep the audience experience distraction-free, please do not enter or exit the gym during performances.
If you are attending the 6:00 PM concert only, we kindly ask that you wait until the 5:00 PM performance has fully finished before entering — unless your student performs in both groups.
Thank you for helping us create a supportive, respectful environment where every student feels celebrated and seen. 🌟
We can’t wait to share this festive evening with you — see you Thursday! 🎁🎤🎻
Join us THIS THURSDAY for our BHJH/BHRA Christmas Concerts — a night full of music, talent, and holiday spirit from our amazing students! 🎶❤️
🕔 5:00 PM Performance - 5th & 6th Grade Bands & Choirs
🕕 6:00 PM Performance - 7th & 8th Grade Band, 7th-12th Choir, High School Band
📌 Important Reminder:
Out of respect for our performers and to keep the audience experience distraction-free, please do not enter or exit the gym during performances.
If you are attending the 6:00 PM concert only, we kindly ask that you wait until the 5:00 PM performance has fully finished before entering — unless your student performs in both groups.
Thank you for helping us create a supportive, respectful environment where every student feels celebrated and seen. 🌟
We can’t wait to share this festive evening with you — see you Thursday! 🎁🎤🎻
2nd Shift Custodian Wanted!
Contact Jim Ribbe if interested.
Contact Jim Ribbe if interested.
👮♂️✨ Please help us give a warm Blue Devil welcome to our new School Resource Officer, John McFarland! ✨👮♂️
Officer McFarland is here to support our students, staff, and families by building strong connections and helping keep our school safe. We’re excited to have him as part of the Blue Devil family! 💙
#BlueDevilPride #WelcomeOfficerMcFarland
Officer McFarland is here to support our students, staff, and families by building strong connections and helping keep our school safe. We’re excited to have him as part of the Blue Devil family! 💙
#BlueDevilPride #WelcomeOfficerMcFarland
Online Registration for BHES & BHJH is now OPEN!
Login to your TeacherEase account to register your student. https://www.teacherease.com/common/Login.aspx?br>
Proof of Residency is required EACH YEAR and your registration will not be approved without it. Please help us speed up the process by uploading it during the registration process!
Brand New Students to the district can register with the following link:
BHES (K-4)
BHJH (5-8): https://www.teacherease.com/NewFamilyRegistration.aspx?refid=c423f0d7-21f6-4e89-a50e-5b5cbdaf59f9
Login to your TeacherEase account to register your student. https://www.teacherease.com/common/Login.aspx?br>
Proof of Residency is required EACH YEAR and your registration will not be approved without it. Please help us speed up the process by uploading it during the registration process!
Brand New Students to the district can register with the following link:
BHES (K-4)
BHJH (5-8): https://www.teacherease.com/NewFamilyRegistration.aspx?refid=c423f0d7-21f6-4e89-a50e-5b5cbdaf59f9
School Supply Lists for 25-26
BHES: https://5il.co/3hq35
BHJH: https://5il.co/3hddp
BHRA: https://5il.co/3dvsc
BHES: https://5il.co/3hq35
BHJH: https://5il.co/3hddp
BHRA: https://5il.co/3dvsc
This past Wednesday, we had the incredible privilege of hosting Terrence Talley at our school! His powerful message of "Be a Hero" for our younger students and "Don't Give Up" for our older ones brought the perfect mix of laughter and heartfelt moments.
Terrence had our students and staff laughing, dancing, and most importantly—feeling *seen, loved, and valued.* ❤️ He closed each presentation with a beautiful opportunity for students and staff to connect on a deeper level, reminding us all of the strength found in kindness and community.
Thank you, Terrence, for a day we won’t forget! 💙 #BeAHero #DontGiveUp
Sports Physicals - Thursday, May 22nd
8:30 - BHES Students
8:45 - BHJH Students
9:30 - BHRA Students
The first 4 pages of the form below need filled out and returned at the time of physical with cash or check (made out to Carle) for $15. Please also bring a copy of your current insurance card.
Printable Form: https://5il.co/3ebe8
This clinic does NOT fulfill the physical requirements for incoming K, 6th, and 9th graders.
