Bismarck-Henning Rossville-Alvin Cooperative High School Announcements Thursday, September 15th, 2022

Announcements

  • Come out and support your volleyball team as they take on Cissna Park!  The theme is DECADES NIGHT!  Freshmen start at 5, JV @ 6, Varsity follows.

  • Seniors order your powder puff T-shirts here!   Money is due to Mrs. Gray or Mr. Beukelman by Friday.

  • Oberheim Softball Game is Saturday!  There are still some spots available for volunteers.  Can you help?  Mrs. Stephens is looking for volunteers for the Chris Oberheim Memorial Softball game on Sept. 17th. Please use this form to sign up - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA9A72EABFCC34-2ndannual See Mrs. Stephens with any questions. 

  • Any Key Clubbers that picked up the Kiwanis Pancake and Sausage Day tickets need to give all money and permission slips to Mr. Beukelman as quickly as possible; the last day to turn in all of that is on Tuesday, 27 September 2022.  Also, any Key Clubbers need to check their email.  Please read the emails that have been sent.  Thank you! Mr. B

  • Boys basketball players will have their shoe fitting on Friday 9/30 during advisory period.

  • Congratulations to both the boys and girls cross country teams for winning the team championships last night at the cross country meet.  BHRA also had seven all county winners:  Elleannah Hedgecock came in 2nd, Addie Hensold came in 3rd, Aleah Potter came in 4th, Reesey LeBeane came in 5th and Navaeh Scott came in 7th.  For the boys, Josh Gernand came in 2nd and Utah Thomas came in 4th.  An awesome job by the whole team!

  • If you’re interested in helping with Patriot Day, please stop by the office and see Jenny or send her an email at jhuffman@bismarck.k12.il.us.  Thanks!

  • Date Request forms can be found on the table outside the office, or you can print one here

    • A photo ID is required to be turned in with your date request form.

    • Students must be in high school and no older than 20.

  • Vote Today in the WIXY School Spirit Showdown.  You can vote once daily!  Let’s prove how awesome our fans are!  CLICK HERE TO VOTE TODAY!

  • Parents: If your student needs to leave for an appointment, please call and let us know first thing in the morning.  It’s much easier and quicker to get students down here if we know ahead of time and it also keeps us from having to interrupt classes due to last minute calls.  You are welcome to leave it on the school voicemail if we are not here yet.  It is checked daily.

  • SMILE Dentist will be here on Friday.  You can register online here or pick up a form outside the office.

  • Jostens was here picking up orders from seniors and sophomores.  Seniors will need to at least order a cap & gown to go through the graduation ceremony.  You can still order through this link.  The sooner you order, the better, as the price does typically go up the closer it gets to graduation due to shipping costs added.  Jostens for BHRA

  • Here’s how to add money to your student’s lunch account through TeacherEase.

  • ALL THINGS PATRIOT DAY @ BHRA - September 23rd, 2022 vs Oakwood Comets

    • Flags - Help us circle the field with flags honoring our loved ones and community members!  You may take your sponsored flag home after the game.

    • 50/50 Golf Ball Drop Raffle Information tickets ON SALE NOW!  Tickets are $5/each or 5/$20.  Tickets can be purchased in the high school office or upcoming home athletic events.  Need not be present to win.  Ball drop will happen Saturday, September 24th.  Ball closest to the target will win 50% of all raffle ticket money sold (50/50).

  • 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!

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

  • 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

  • 9/29/22 - Lakeview College of Nursing Admissions Rep - Mrs. Stephens Office Lobby

  • 9/30/22 - Boys Basketball in Wilcox Gym

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

Menu *indicates change* September Menu

  • 9/15 - Corn Dog, Tri Tator, Celery/Peanut Butter, Yogurt, Milk

  • 9/16 - Pizza Burger/Bun, Potato Wedges, Fruit Slushie, Milk

Community Service Opportunities

  • Mrs. Stephens is looking for volunteers for the Chris Oberheim Memorial Softball game on Sept. 17th. Please use this form to sign up - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA9A72EABFCC34-2ndannual See Mrs. Stephens with any questions. 

  • Bismarck Youth Football is looking for help with their playoff game on September 24th and their 2nd annual Boo Fest on October 22.  Volunteer hours would be approximately 11am-7pm.  Hours can be split up or you can do all day

Athletics (BHRA 8to18 Website): ROSTERS

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

  • Thursday 9/15

    • 4:00pm - Golf @ Danville Country Club - Schlarman Academy

    • 4:30pm - V Soccer @ Iroquois West High School

    • 5:00pm - F/JV/V Volleyball vs Cissna Park

  • Friday 9/16

    • 4:00pm - JV Golf @ Hoopeston, Fisher, & Watseka @ Hubbard Trail

    • 7:00pm - Football @ Momence High School

  • Saturday 9/17

    • 8:30am - Golf @ Paris Invitational @ Eagle Ridge Golf Course

    • 10:00am - Soccer vs University High (Urbana)

Announcements from Mrs. Stephens - Website

  • Weekly Updates for Juniors & Seniors

  • Scholarships

    • October 7th, 2022 - United States Senate Youth Program Hearst Scholarship - Two students will come to Washington, D.C. (or attend a virtual program if required during the pandemic) and learn about government from a perspective few people ever get to see. They will meet their peers from across the nation, be immersed in a premier leadership experience, and receive a $10,000 college scholarship in the name of the United States Senate. Through our partnership with you, the most outstanding young people in the country are encouraged to become leaders in government and public service.

      • During Washington Week the students will attend briefings and meetings with several senators, the president of the United States, a justice of the Supreme Court, Cabinet secretaries, and an ambassador to the United States, other federal agency leaders and senior members of the national media. Each speaking event includes a substantial question and answer session allowing the students direct and personal interaction with the high-level leadership. While in D.C., the students also tour national monuments, memorials and historic sites. This in-depth exposure is precisely what fuels and sustains the students’ commitment to making a difference in their country, communities and schools.

      • List of application procedures and policies including basic qualifications:

      • Must be currently serving in an elected or appointed position representing a constituency during the entire 2022-2022 school year: see USSYP Brochure for qualifying positions.

      • Will be attending high school in your state in the U.S. through graduation Spring 2023

      • Interested in and participating in leadership, public service and government related activities

      • Must be able to attend the entire 2023 in-person or online Washington Week March 5-12, 2023

      • High school principal, guidance counselor or history / government teacher must sign and verify the student’s application submission and nomination to the program

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 $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):

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

  • 09-15-22 - College Fair at DACC for Seniors

  • 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 - Retakes! School Picture Day

  • 10-08-22 - Homecoming Dance

  • 10-12-22 - PSAT/NMSQT Test - 8am-11:30am

  • 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

  • 04-12-23 - SAT/PSAT10/SAT9 Testing

  • 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