Bismarck-Henning Rossville-Alvin Cooperative High School Announcements Tuesday, September 20th, 2022

Announcements

  • Cheer/Dance Meeting in Mrs. Tidwell’s room during Advisory on Thursday 9/22.

  • Seniors – There is a FAFSA/Financial Aid/Scholarships Presentation today in Room 610 – If you have any questions about the FAFSA, types of financial aid, how to manage college costs, and looking for scholarships today is your chance to get them answered. Seniors who have early release or 8th hour study hall should attend the 1:30 session. Seniors in Mr. Abbed’s advisory period and College Express students should attend the 2:20 session. The presentation will last about 30 minutes, but you can leave early if you have practice.

  • Have you signed up for the Wrestling Golf Outing?  Do it today!  See this flier for more information on how to sign up!

  • Juniors – see Mrs. Stephens or Mrs. Carpenter to order your Powderpuff/class t-shirts for Homecoming week by this Friday. Cost is $15.00

  • Thank you to the BHRA softball team and all of the student volunteers at Saturday’s Chris Oberheim Memorial Softball game. You all did a fantastic job, we received many compliments! Mrs. Stephens appreciates your help! 

  • 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.

  • 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!

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

  • 9/20/22 - FFA Ag Sales Team

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

  • 9/22/22 - FFA Land Use Team

  • 9/27/22 - FFA Ag Sales Team

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

  • 9/29/22 - FFA Ag Sales Team

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

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

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

Menu *indicates change* September Menu

  • 9/20 - Quesadilla, Mexican Rice, *Grapes*, Milk

  • 9/21 - No lunch

  • 9/22 - Sub Sandwich/Bun, Chips, Grapes, Milk

  • 9/23 - Fish/Bun, Potato Salad, Applesauce, Fig Newton, 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*

  • Tuesday 9/20

    • 4:30pm - JV/V Soccer vs Schlarman 

    • 5:00pm - F/JV/V Volleyball @ Paris

      • Bus leaves @ 3:30pm

  • Thursday 9/22

    • 9:00am Golf - VVC @ Harrison Park

    • 4:30pm V Soccer @ Georgetown

    • 6:00pm JV/V Volleyball vs Iroquois West

  • Friday 9/23

    • 7:00pm V Football vs Oakwood - PATRIOT DAY

  • Saturday 9/24

    • TBD - F Volleyball - Cornjerker Freshman VB Tournament @ Hoopeston Area High

    • 8:00am - Cross Country @ St. Joe Spartan Classic

    • 10:00am - JV/V Soccer @ Monticello

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 $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):

  • 09-23-22 - 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