Bismarck-Henning Rossville-Alvin Cooperative High School Announcements Tuesday, October 4th, 2022

Announcements

  • Homecoming Event Schedule

  • BHRA Volleyball Team will be having a Bake Sale - Thursday, October 6th during the lunch times! Students interested in purchasing items for $1 are encouraged to do so!

    • At the Thursday Night Game donations will be accepted for a Pink Basket Fundraiser!

    • All funds raised for Breast Cancer Research will be presented by the BHRA Volleyball Team Coaches at the Vermilion County Tournament.

  • Homecoming tickets are on sale now!  $10/ea - you may purchase them in the Commons before school or during lunch in the cafeteria.

  • Date Request forms need to be turned in to the office by Thursday!  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.

  • Congratulations to the October student of the Month, Cody Drake!  You were chosen for stepping up and challenging yourself this year.  Other nominees were: Karsen Stephenson, Maya McCool, and Gunner Sroufek.

  • Seniors – it is time to file your FAFSA! Need help? Our ISAC representative will be in the Counseling Lobby this Thursday from 11:20-1:30 to answer any questions. You and your parents are encouraged to come to the FAFSA completion night workshop on Oct. 19th from 6:00 PM – 7:30 (during P/T conferences) in Room 610.

  • DACC and Vermilion Advantage have organized an opportunity for juniors and seniors to participate in two industry tours on Thursday, October 13th. There is room for 20 students to attend these tours. If your students would like to participate, have them return the permission slip to Mrs. Stephens ASAP. More information is provided on the permission slip. 

  • Parents/Guardians, Grandparents, and community members are invited to attend a “Keeping Our Kids Cyber Safe” presentation by nationally recognized Detective Richard Wistocki.  It will be held in the Wilcox Gym on Thursday, October 13th, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:00pm.  Students are encouraged to attend and bring their devices.  See the flier here.

  • Picture retake day is Monday, October 17th.  Order at inter-state.com/order - code 72304SA.

  • Just a reminder on college days - if you would like for it to not count against your attendance, you must fill out the college Day form and turn it into the office before your college day.

  • BHRA FFA apparel is on sale. They can be purchased through this link (https://bhraffa2022.itemorder.com) or I put paper order forms outside the office and in my classroom. Orders are due Friday, October 7!

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

  • 12/2/22 - IL Wesleyan Admissions Rep - Counseling Lobby

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

Menu *indicates change* October Menu

  • T 10/4 - Quesadilla, Mexican Rice, Pears, Jello, Milk

  • W 10/5 - Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Tomato Soup, Fruit Cup, Oatmeal Cookie, Milk

  • R 10/6 - Pork Tenderloin/Bun, Tri Tator, Carrots/Ranch Dip, Orange, Milk

  • F 10/7 - No School

  • M 10/10 - No School

  • T 10/11 - Taco Salad, Refried Beans, Applesauce, Rice Krispie Treat, Milk

Community Service Opportunities

  • Bismarck Youth Football is looking for help with 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 10/4

    • 4:30pm - Soccer vs Hoopeston

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

  • Thursday 10/6

    • 4:30pm V/JV vs Oakwood/Salt Fork

    • 6:00pm JV/V vs Chrisman

  • Friday 10/7

    • 7:00pm V Football vs Georgetown-Ridge Farm

  • Saturday 10/8

    • 9:30am - Soccer vs St. Anne High School (Regionals)

    • 10:00am - Cross Country @ Prairie Central/Pontiac Invite (The Oak’s at River’s Edge)

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):

  • 10-07-22 - Homecoming Parade @ 5pm

  • 10-07-22 - Homecoming Football Game

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

  • 10-13-22 - No College Express

  • 10-17-22 - Retakes! School Picture Day

  • 10-08-22 - Homecoming Dance

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

  • 10-13-22 - Keeping Our Kids Cyber Safe - 6:30pm-8:00pm - Wilcox Gym

  • 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