Huge congratulations to BHRA's 2025–2026 Golden Ruler Award Winners! ✨👑
These two individuals truly represent what it means to lead with kindness, respect, and positivity every single day. Their actions make our school a better place, and we are so proud of the example they set for others.
Lisa Story has served as Librarian for BHRA and BH since 2013 and has faithfully led our library program for 13 years. She supports nearly every discipline, ensuring staff and students have the resources they need to succeed. She thoughtfully selects literature that enriches and diversifies our collection, strengthening learning across grade levels. Most importantly, she creates a welcoming and safe environment where students feel valued and supported. In addition, she assists with Chromebook troubleshooting and countless daily needs. Lisa’s dedication, knowledge, and genuine compassion make a lasting and meaningful impact on our school community.
Hilary Mathis serves as an English Teacher as well as a Learning Specialist, skillfully supporting a wide range of learners each day. She builds meaningful relationships with students grounded in mutual respect and trust, creating an environment where they feel both supported and challenged. Hilary consistently pushes students beyond their comfort zones, encouraging them to grow academically and personally, while earning their admiration and respect. In addition, she holds the qualifications to teach Dual Enrollment Rhetoric courses, allowing students to earn college credit. As Coach of the Scholastic Bowl Team and a respected leader in the building, her impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
Keep shining and leading the way—you make us proud! 💙🧡 #GoldenRuler #BHRA #BlueDevilPride
Support the BHRA Golf Team by joining us for the BHRA Blue Devil 4-Person Scramble at Turtle Run Golf Club on May 29, 2026!
🕛 12PM Shotgun Start
💲 $65 Members | $80 Non-Members
✔️ Green fees & cart included
🌭 Lunch provided
🏆 Prizes up for grabs!
Grab your team and hit the course—only 25 spots available, so don’t wait!
📲 Sign up with Coach Jon Clapp (217-918-1395 | jclapp@bismarck.k12.il.us
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📍 Or stop by the Turtle Run Pro Shop
Let’s tee it up for BHRA! ⛳💙
This recognition reflects the countless hours of work, commitment, and discipline he has invested in his craft. A truly outstanding accomplishment.
Blue Devil Nation is proud of you!
A jam-packed week of spring action is BACK— and the weather is finally starting to cooperate 🙌
Be loud and back the Blue Devils as we keep building momentum this spring!
Go Blue Devils!
Due to the potential for severe weather in the area, all BHRA athletic events scheduled for today have been impacted:
❌ PBL Track & Field Invite — Canceled
❌ Softball @ PBL — Canceled
⏭️ Baseball vs. Fisher — Postponed to tomorrow (4/3) at 4:00 PM
Thank you for your understanding—stay safe!
Go Blue Devils!
Liam Parish: 6.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 11 K 🔥
Cruz Dubois, Landen Packard, Jaxon Spicer, Mason Clapp: 2 hits apiece ⚾
Go Blue Devils!
If you’d like to help make the night extra special, please consider contributing by purchasing a prize from their Amazon wishlist:
👉 https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/24J508C9CSNZE?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_D2RVBH505PFRHYPPA34B
Every item helps create an exciting and memorable evening for our kids—thank you, thank you for your support! 🙌
Please note: Post-Prom is organized by parents and is not sponsored by BHRA.
Spring season is in full swing and our Blue Devils are set for another busy week of competition!
Make your way out to support our student-athletes!
Go Blue Devils!
🚀 Natalie Thomason soared to 3rd place in the High Jump with a mark of 5’ 3.25”!
The Boys’ 4x200m Relay squad raced their way to a 3rd place finish with a time of 1:34.17 💨
👏 Dylan Davis, Mason Cunningham, Gavin High, Isaac Cahill
Great work, Blue Devils!
Due to the potential for severe weather, the following Blue Devil athletic events have been **canceled** today:
• Softball @ Herscher
• Baseball vs. Georgetown-Ridge Farm/Chrisman
• Girls’ & Boys’ Track @ Westville
The safety of our student-athletes, coaches, and fans is our top priority. Stay safe, Blue Devils!
**SENIOR PARENTS!**
We have only 27 spots left in the yearbook for you to add a tribute to your senior.
Click the link below for instructions on how to order your tribute now!
Senior Tribute Instructions
Amazing job Larrissa!
Best of luck to our Girls’ & Boys’ Track squads as they hit the track for their first outdoor meet of the season today! 💪🔥
Go Blue Devils!
The Board of Education is seeking everyone’s input in the search process. The Board requests that all board members, all staff, all parents and community members complete an online survey provided by the IASB. The results will be tallied and used by the Board as they consider the future leadership of Bismarck Henning CUSD 1. All survey responses and comments will remain anonymous.
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The survey for all other stakeholders can be accessed at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DQV9B5T
The survey deadline is: April 15, 2026 at 11:45 p.m.
Thank you for taking time to complete the survey.
📅 Spring Break is over… and it’s GO TIME.
All levels. All teams. All week long.
Our Blue Devils are back in action and hitting the ground running with a FULL slate of competitions across baseball, softball, and track & field. ⚾🥎🏃♂️🏃♀️
Go Blue Devils!
Your Varsity Boys Baseball squad is back on their home field and ready to make some noise 💪
🆚 Danville Vikings
📍 BHRA's Baseball Field
⏰ First Pitch: 4:30 PM
Go Blue Devils!
The Blue Devils take care of business on their way to a 9-2 victory over GCMS! 👏🥎
Go Blue Devils!
