Bismarck-Henning Rossville-Alvin Cooperative High School Announcements Monday, April 17th, 2023

Announcements

  • Advisory Period Meetings (Be sure to check in with your advisory period teacher before going to these meetings).

    • FCA meets each Wednesday in Mrs. Tidwell’s room.

  • Early Dismissals / No School Days

    • 4/26 Early Dismissal - School Improvement - Dismiss @ 11:30

    • 5/25 Last Day of School - Dismiss @ 11:30

  • Apparel On Sale

  • Dates Added to the Calendar (See below for complete calendar)

Announcements

  • If you purchased a senior banner from ARP this year, you can view and download it online here. Please send her a message if you have any questions, thanks!

  • 23-24 Cheer Tryout Information

    • Packets can be found on the table outside the office, or printed here

    • Tryout Dates

      • April 24th 6pm-8pm

      • April 26th 6pm-8pm

      • April 29th 9am

      • April 30th - Uniform fitting

  • 23-24 Devilette Tryout Information

    • Packets can be found on the table outside the office, or printed here

    • Tryout Dates

      • April 25th from 5:30pm-7:30pm

      • April 26th from 5:30pm-6:30pm

      • April 29th from 9:00am-11:00am

      • April 30th - Results will be posted no later than 1pm

        • Uniform fitting with Varsity @ 2:30pm

  • Prom 2023: “Enchanted Forest” will be from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at The Dragonfly at Sleepycreek Vineyards on April 22nd.  Coronation will be at 9:30 p.m.  There will be a photographer on site to take posed pictures, as well as a Photobooth and a couple of selfie stations. 

  • Prom tickets on sale before school in the Commons and during lunch hours in the cafeteria beginning on Thursday.  Tickets are $20 a piece (BHRA Senior tickets are free but you must still get a ticket).  If you are planning to attend Prom, you must be a BHRA Junior or Senior or have a date that is a BHRA Junior or Senior. 

  • Congratulations to Maci Long for being chosen as the April Student of the Month.  She was chosen for work with the Youth Leadership Council and for her many hours of volunteer service.  Other nominees this month were Cody Drake, Ava Robinson, and Emma Pasquale.

  • Date request forms for prom are on the table outside the office.  These forms are due to the office NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, APRIL 18th.  

  • Post Prom is looking for some specific donations to use as prizes during Post Prom.  They have set up a registry at Walmart to help.  Donations can be dropped off to the high school office.  Be sure to mark them post prom.  Post Prom donation link

  • Track, Softball & Baseball athletic fees are in.  You may pay them online through Teacherease or send cash/check to BHRA into the office.  Please let Jenny or Amy know if you have any questions.

  • We have extra graduation announcements for sale in the office.  $1.50/ea or 25/$35.  First come first serve - cash only.

  • Order your yearbook here or you may send a check/cash for $60 to BHRA to Mrs. Stephens.

  • Mrs. Stephens Announcements

    • Any senior who is considering attending DACC, even as a back up plan, should sign up to attend DACC Registration Day. Students will go to DACC on April 18th to meet with advisors, sign up for classes and more. Please complete this form and the permission slip to sign up. Late sign ups can not be accepted, DACC requires a list in advance so that they can be prepared. 

    • SAT, PSAT8/9 and PSAT 10 will be given to all freshmen - juniors this Wednesday April 12th. Be on time, eat breakfast, bring 2 #2 pencils and a calculator. 

Menu *indicates change*  April Menu

Adding lunch money through TeacherEase

  • M 4/17 - Cheeseburger/Bun, French Fries, Fruit Slushie, Rice Krispie Treat, Milk

  • T 4/18 - Orange Chicken, Fried Rice, Cookie, Peaches, Milk

  • W 4/19 - Hot Dog/Bun, Chips, Mixed Fruit Cup, String Cheese, Milk

  • R 4/20 - Soft Shell Taco, Corn, Pineapple, Milk

  • F 4/21 - Chef Salad, Breadstick, Orange, Teddy Grahams, Milk

  • M 4/24 - Sloppy Joe/Bun, Potato Wedges, Applesauce Cup, Milk

  • T 4/25 - Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Roll/Butter, Peaches, Milk

  • W 4/26 - No lunch served

  • R 4/27 - Chicken Tenders, Green Beans, Apple Slices/Caramel Dip, Milk

  • F 4/28 - Pizza, Salad, Breadstick, Banana, Milk

Community Service Opportunities

Athletics (BHRA 8to18 Website):

Announcements from Mrs. Stephens - Website

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.  (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 (22-23 Dates to Remember):

  • 04-22-23 - State Math Contest

  • 04-22-23 - Prom

  • 04-27-23 - Cubs Trip - Blue Devil Pride

  • 05-03-23 - Spring Concert

  • 05-08-23 - BHRA Board Meeting @ 5pm

  • 05-10-23 - NHS Ceremony/Honors Night

  • 05-15-23 - DACC Exams

  • 05-19-23 - Graduation Practice

  • 05-19-23 - 05-23-23 - 9th-11th Finals

  • 05-21-23 - GRADUATION

  • 05-25-23 - Sports Physicals in the MPR

    • 8:30am-9:00am - 4th Graders

    • 8:45am-10:00am - Junior High

    • 9:30am-11:00am - High School

  • 06-12-23 - BHRA Board Meeting @ 5pm

  • 08-17-23 - First student day for 23-24 school year

  • 08-21-23 - Interstate - School Pictures

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 - wiltt@vase.k12.il.us