Bismarck-Henning Rossville-Alvin Cooperative High School Announcements Tuesday, November 1st, 2022

Announcements

  • FFA Dairy Foods Team has practice TODAY (Tuesday) during advisory in Mrs. DeGolyer's room!

  • There will be an informational meeting on Friday 11/4 during advisory period for all those interested in playing Boys Basketball this winter. The meeting will take place in the team room. Please be prompt.  (Don’t forget to check in with your advisory period teacher for attendance).

  • Open mats tonight & Wednesday from 5:15pm-6:30pm.

  • Your Blue Devils defeated Westville at their Round 1 playoff game on Friday night.  We will play Knoxville at 1pm on Saturday 11/5.  Admission is $6 for everyone, no passes allowed.  BHRA students, Mr. Rademacher will pay for your entry into the game!  Be sure to bring your student id (This is for ALL BHRA students).  Wear blue and cheer loud for your Blue Devils!

  • The Giving Drive sponsored by Student Council is happening November 7th-11th.  See more information here.

  • If you have a LOANER CHROMEBOOK, you Must return it to Mrs. Story by the end of today!

  • Check out this Blue Devil Apparel on sale now!  Proceeds from this apparel order will be used by BHRA Student Council to purchase gifts for students in our community in need.  Apparel will be delivered right after Thanksgiving!  Paper order form link.

  • Red Ribbon Week is THIS week!  Check out these fun dress up days!  Show us what you’ve got!

    • Tuesday 11/1 - “Red Alert” - Wear RED

    • Wednesday 11/2 - “Sock it to Drugs” - Crazy Sock Day

    • Thursday 11/3 - “Lei Off Drugs” - Hawaiian Theme

    • Friday 11/4 - “Put a Cap on Drugs” - Wear a Hat

  • Girls basketball tryouts will be tonight & Tuesday (10/31 & 11/1) after school until 5:30pm.

  • Winter Sports pictures are Thursday, November 17th, 2022 at 2:30pm.  Order envelopes will be sent home with athletes closer to time.  Orders must be turned in at the time pictures are taken.  No late orders will be accepted.

  • Fall athletic banquet is Thursday, November 10th @ 6:30pm in the MPR.

  • Senior pictures are due to Mrs. Stephens December 15th.  Please let her know if you have any questions.

  • Students may not get any extra milk until everyone has been through the lunch line.

  • If your family eats Pringles – please send the empty tubes into Mrs. Tidwell.  THANK YOU!

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

  • 11/4/22 - Boys Basketball - Team Room

  • 11/15/22 - EIU Admission Rep - Counseling Lobby

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

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

Menu *indicates change* November Menu

  • W 11/2 - Quesadilla, Mexican Rice, Pears, Fig Newton, Milk

  • R 11/3 - Chili, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Mandarin Orange Cup, Carrots/Ranch Dip, Milk

  • F 11/4 - Pizza, Lettuce Salad, Breadstick, Applesauce, Milk

Community Service Opportunities

Athletics (BHRA 8to18 Website): ROSTERS

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):

  • 11-02-22 - Early Dismissal @ 1pm - Professional Development

  • 11-07-22 - Winter Sport Practices Begin

  • 11-08-22 - No School - General Election Day

  • 11-10-22 - Fall Athletic Awards Night @ 6:30pm 

  • 11-11-22 - End of the midterm

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

  • 11-17-22 - Winter Sports Pictures - 2:30pm - No late orders - Example of the order form here.  

  • 11-18-22 - Progress Reports

  • 11-23-22 to 11-25-22 Thanksgiving Break

  • 12-07-22 - Early Dismissal @ 11:30am - School Improvement

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

  • 12-14-22 to 12-16-22 - Semester Exams

  • 12-16-22 - End of Semester

  • 12-17-22 to 01-02-22 - Winter Break

  • 12-19-22 - College Express Exams

  • 01-03-23 - School Attendance Resumes

  • 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

  • 05-21-23 - GRADUATION

  • 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