Bismarck-Henning Rossville-Alvin Cooperative High School Announcements Wednesday, August 24th, 2022

Announcements

  • Make plans to attend Landon Potter Night at Buffalo Wild Wings tomorrow.  A portion of $$ from all food purchased from 5pm-8pm will be donated to St. Jude’s in Landon’s name.  There is also a LIVE auction, silent auction, hair tinseling, music, 50/50, and bake sale happening.  All proceeds from these events will go to St. Jude’s in Landon’s name.

  • Congratulations to the soccer team for their win over Iroquois West last night with a score of 4-3.  Trystan Turner had 2 goals, Murphy McCool had 1 goal, and Hayden Rice had 1 goal and 1 assist.  Way to go!

  • All freshmen will meet in the MPR during advisory period on Tuesday, August 30.We will be electing class officers and discussing our homecoming float theme.  Freshmen: Please report to your advisory class for attendance and then head to the MPR.

  • ISAC will be here to meet with Seniors for College 101 on Tuesday, September 13th.  Students with early release and 8th hour study hall will attend from 1:30pm-2:00pm, and Seniors in Mr. Abbed’s advisory period will attend from 2:20pm-2:40pm.

  • Only one milk comes with lunch.   Additional milks are $0.50.  In order to purchase an additional milk, a positive amount must be on account to purchase that additional milk.

  • BHRA Softball members from last year or those interested in trying out this year have an opportunity to volunteer for a great cause. The Chris Oberheim Memorial Softball Game is being held Saturday, September 17th at Danville Stadium. This is a fundraising benefit for Peacemaker Project 703 with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Survivor Resource Center. Softball players, please contact Coach McCord or Coach Andrews if you are interested in helping out at the stadium that day. Your time will consist of helping with food, tickets, and door prizes.

  • Patriot Day at BHRA is coming on September 23rd, 2022!  We are excited to be teaming up with the Oakwood Comets to raise money for Operation Honor Guard.  Shirts are on sale now!  Wear your shirt to the game and get in free!  Order onlinePrint order form.  Orders due August 31st.

  • Chess meeting Thursday 8/25 during advisory period in the library - make sure you check in with your advisory period before going to the meeting!

  • Lunch money:  If you need to put lunch money on your student’s account, you can pay by credit card through TeacherEase OR send cash or check (made out to BHCUSD) to school – there are envelopes outside of the office - write their name on it and drop it in the lunch box outside the office door.

  • *NEW INFORMATION*  The Devilettes have room on their squad for YOU!  If you missed tryouts and are interested in being a Devilette, please contact Coach Jessica at 217-918-8484. They are holding another set of tryouts on Thursday 8/25 from 4:30-6pm.  All they need to bring is this tryout form.  If you cannot make it at that time or would like more information, please reach out to Coach Jessica.

  • Jessica from Josten’s will be here to meet with Sophomores & Seniors on Wednesday, August 31. Seniors will meet at 7:30am in the cafeteria - sophomores will meet during their advisory period in the cafeteria.  She will return on Wednesday, September 7th and set up in the Commons to collect orders. Please let Jenny know if you have any questions.

  • Blue Devil Apparel is on sale now!  Support your BHRA Student Council by ordering online here.  You may also print the order form and send it to the office with your payment.  All orders due August 24th.

  • You’re invited to be a part of the First Annual BHRA Wrestling Golf Outing.  See this flier for more information on how to sign up!

  • Picture day is Monday, August 29th!  You may order your pictures online at inter-state.com/order - BHRA order code is 68806NA or pick up an envelope to pay with cash or check outside the office.

  • If you would like to import the Dates to Remember into your calendar, you can do that by clicking here.  This is a Google calendar, so Google works best, but other calendars are able to access it.

  • Dates to Remember has been revised - you can download it here.

Advisory Period Meetings (Check in with your Advisory Period teacher first!)

  • 8/24/22 - FCA Meeting in the Library

  • 8/25/22 - Chess Meeting in the Library

  • 8/25/22 - Student Council in Mrs. Russell’s Room

  • 8/31/22 - Sophomores in Cafeteria - Jessica from Jostens

  • 8/31/22 - Freshmen in MPR

  • 9/1/22 - Student Council in Mrs. Russell’s Room

  • 9/8/22 - Student Council in Mrs. Russell’s Room

  • 9/15/22 - Student Council in Mrs. Russell’s Room

  • 9/22/22 - Student Council in Mrs. Russell’s Room

  • 9/29/22 - Student Council in Mrs. Russell’s Room

  • Thursdays - Student Council in Mrs. Russell’s Room

Menu - August Menu

  • Wed. 8/24 - Sloppy Joe/Bun, Mixed Vegetables, Pineapple, Milk

  • Thurs. 8/25 - Turkey Wrap, Carrots/Dip, Mixed Fruit, Milk

  • Fri. 8/26 - Pizza, Breadstick, Lettuce Salad, Applesauce, Cookie, Milk

Community Service Opportunities

Athletics (BHRA 8to18 Website):

  • Fall Athletic Schedules - *All schedules are subject to change*

  • Thursday 8/25

    • 5:00pm - Volleyball (F/JV/V) @ St. Joe Ogden

      • Bus leaves @ 3:40pm

    • 7:30pm - Soccer @ Schlarman Academy

      • Bus leaves @ 6:45pm

  • Friday 8/26

    • 1:00pm - Golf @ Champaign Central Invitational @ U of I Orange & Blue Course

    • 7:00pm - Football @ Clifton Central High School

      • Bus leaves @ 3:45pm

  • Saturday 8/27

    • 8:30am - Cross Country @ Paris High School

    • 10:00am - Judah Christian @ Field of Dreams

      • Bus leaves @ 8:30am

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).  

  • 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.

  • Chromebook cases, styluses, and chargers for sale in the office.  Styluses are $30 and chargers are $25.  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):

  • 08-24-22 - Landon Potter Night at Buffalo Wild Wings - 5pm-8pm

  • 08-29-22 - School Picture Day

  • 09-12-22 - BHRA Board Meeting @ 5pm

  • 09-15-22 - SMILE Dentist - Register Here

  • 09-16-22 - SMILE Dentist - Register Here

  • 09-23-22 - Patriot Day at BHRA

  • 10-07-22 - Homecoming Football Game

  • 10-11-22 - BHRA Board Meeting @ 5pm

  • 10-17-22 - Makeup School Picture Day

  • 10-08-22 - Homecoming Dance

  • 10-14-22 - Fall Sports Senior Night

  • 11-14-22 - BHRA Board Meeting @ 5pm

  • 12-12-22 - BHRA Board Meeting @ 5pm

  • 01-09-23 - BHRA Board Meeting @ 5pm

  • 02-10-23 - Pink Night vs Salt Fork

  • 02-13-23 - BHRA Board Meeting @ 5pm

  • 02-18-23 - Regional Math Contest

  • 03-13-23 - BHRA Board Meeting @ 5pm

  • 04-10-23 - BHRA Board Meeting @ 5pm

  • 04-18-23 - State Math Contest

  • 04-22-23 - Prom

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

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

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