Bismarck-Henning Junior High

VOLLEYBALL! VOLLEYBALL! VOLLEYBALL! It was a great week at BHJH Volleyball Camp! Everyone worked hard and improved each day! 💙🏐

We are in the home stretch for Camp Invention registration for incoming 1st-6th graders! Camp is next Tuesday-Friday from 9:00-3:30. Use code SUMMERFUN35 for $35 off. We also have a $100 discount and $50 discount recently added. Email acarpenter@bismarck.k12.il.us for more information! Can't wait to see your Camper next week! https://www.invent.org

Please help us welcome some new coaches to BHJH!

Spark your child’s creativity this summer at @CampInvention as they design, invent, and create the next big thing! Celebrate #NationalInventorsMonth by signing up your young innovator (current kinder-5th graders) for the all-new STEM experience coming to Bismarck the week of May 27th. Register by 5/15 to save $15 with SUM15. Or use code SIBS30 to save $30 each on two siblings, or SIBS40 to save $40 each on three or more siblings. Email acarpenter@bismarck.k12.il.us for additional savings codes! If you've been waiting, now is the time! We are busy planning Camp, and we want your student there! invent.org/mylocalcamp

BHES/BHJH/BHRA May 2025 Lunch Menus Breakfast: https://5il.co/3et6h Lunch: https://5il.co/3et6n

SPRING CONCERT INFORMATION!! Concert Schedule: Grades 5–8 Concert: Time: 6:00 PM Arrival: Students should arrive by 5:45 PM Attire: Grades 5–6: White shirt, black pants, black shoes Grades 7–8: Blue polo, black pants, black shoes High School Concert (Grades 9–12): Time: 7:00 PM Arrival: Students should arrive by 6:45 PM Attire: Blue polo, black pants, black shoes Please make sure your student arrives on time and is dressed appropriately for their performance group. We appreciate your support and look forward to a wonderful evening celebrating the talents of our students!

This past Wednesday, we had the incredible privilege of hosting Terrence Talley at our school! His powerful message of "Be a Hero" for our younger students and "Don't Give Up" for our older ones brought the perfect mix of laughter and heartfelt moments. Terrence had our students and staff laughing, dancing, and most importantly—feeling *seen, loved, and valued.* ❤️ He closed each presentation with a beautiful opportunity for students and staff to connect on a deeper level, reminding us all of the strength found in kindness and community. Thank you, Terrence, for a day we won’t forget! 💙 #BeAHero #DontGiveUp

Sports Physicals - Thursday, May 22nd 8:30 - BHES Students 8:45 - BHJH Students 9:30 - BHRA Students The first 4 pages of the form below need filled out and returned at the time of physical with cash or check (made out to Carle) for $15. Please also bring a copy of your current insurance card. Printable Form: https://5il.co/3ebe8 This clinic does NOT fulfill the physical requirements for incoming K, 6th, and 9th graders.

DACC is hosting a Volleyball camp in June! (2nd-9th Graders welcome) Click on the link for more information: June 2-5th Grades 2-5 https://dacccommunityed.coursestorm.com/course/volleyball-camp-grades-2-5 Grades 6-8 https://dacccommunityed.coursestorm.com/course/volleyball-camp-grades-6-8

Positive Principal Referral Getorix Wright- Getty helped the Amazon driver carry in multiple heavy boxes to the office. Thank you ! Mrs. West Garrett Heidrick- Garrett helped the Amazon delivery driver carry in multiple heavy boxes to the office. Thank you ! Mrs. West Brody Myers- When I spilled my drink on my desk, Brody jumped into action. He asked to get me paper towel and also brought me wipes, so my desk wasn't sticky. Mrs. Townsend Miss Harvey- Miss Harvey works hard to grade her papers and to make sure all her students get their work done. Kinsley Klugow $5 Friday Winners Sponsored by BHJH Booster Club Jacob Brennan & Brody Myers

BHJH has these open coaching positions. 7/8 Girls Assistant Softball 7/8 Girls Volleyball Please send a letter of interest and application to Miss Lindsey Prunkard at lprunkard@bismarck.k12.il.us. Application can be found here: https://5il.co/oeit

Welcome to BHJH Mr. Lithgow! I am Mr. Lithgow, I went to Rossville High School, I then went to DACC for two years. I have three children and four grandchildren. I was a mail carrier for 31 years in Rossville. I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling and going camping. You can see me cheering at almost every BHRA sporting event. I am looking forward to working at BHJH, and excited to join the team.

SOCCER CAMP! June 16th-18th Danville Soccer Complex For more information contact Daniel Chappell, dchappell@fca.org or Danella Reining, dreining@fca.org

Register NOW!! Spring 2025 FLAG FOOTBALL Pilot Program!! Grades 3-8 www.v2fca.org/sports for more information

BHJH is excited to welcome Mrs. Allie Huber as the new 7th/8th Science Teacher! Hi! My name is Mrs. Huber, and I am a recent graduate from Western Governors University! I am originally from Danville, and I recently moved to the Bismarck area with my husband and our two dogs! I love to read, and I always have a book with me. I am from a huge hockey family and a born Blackhawks fan. One fun fact about me is I am a trier of things, as an adult I started snowboarding, golfing, and crocheting and love learning new hobbies! I am looking forward to being the new 7th and 8th Grade Science teacher and am so excited to join the BHJH team!

BHJH is excited to announce Drew O'Connell as the new 7/8 Girls Basketball Coach!

Congratulations to Brielle Powell, our 8th-grade McDonald's Student of the Month. Brielle is a leader by example. She is an excellent note-taker and self-starter. She does great with her peers and is willing to work with anyone. Brielle has a positive attitude and is polite to her peers and faculty.

Congratulations to Carlos Contreras, our 7th Grade McDonald's Student of the Month, Carlos is friendly to everyone. He has a positive attitude and is always willing to participate. He takes ownership of his education. Carlos sets a good example for everyone else by being a leader to his peers.

Congratulations to Olivia Pate, our 6th-grade McDonald's Student of the Month. Olivia takes her work seriously and can be counted on to always give her best effort. She has a no-nonsense approach to class and sets a good tone for other students to know what is needed to focus and understand what we are learning. She does a good job at participating and gives great input during class discussions. Olivia is self-grounded and takes care of responsibilities in the classroom without needing to be reminded. Keep up the great work ethic, and we look forward to having you in class!

Congratulations to Liza Nixon, our 5th-grade McDonald's Student of the Month. Liza works hard in all her classes. She is organized, responsible, and always volunteers in all subjects. She shows that she values her education and takes her time on her work. Liza is an ambitious and compassionate student. We can always count on Liza to know what is going on. Thank you for being a role model to others, Liza!