Bismarck-Henning Junior High

Great news, campers! We have secured six $50 vouchers to use towards a Camp Invention registration here at Bismarck this summer. If you are interested in saving $50 off the cost of your registration, please reach out to acarpenter@bismarck.k12.il.us. Don't delay....these will go quickly! Camp Invention is for incoming 1st-6th graders and will be held May 27-30 from 9-3:30. Can't wait to see you there!

Congratulations to our 6th Grade McDonald’s Student of the Month Chloe Golden. Chloe’s work ethic is contagious. She tries so hard in each class and it shows in her grades. She is completely focused on the task from the moment she walks into the room. Chloe is also kind and polite to all students and staff. Her confidence is growing each day. Congratulations Chloe!

Yearbook reminder: The last day to order your BHJH yearbook with personalization is this Friday, January 31st! After the 31st, you will only be able to purchase a regular book without any added personalization. Please use this link to place your order! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1076310/Bismarck-Henning-Junior-High-School/2025-Yearbook/2024080104235054354/CATALOG_SHOP/ If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. West at kwest@bismarck.k12.il.us.

Congratulations to our BHJH 8th Grade McDonald’s Student of the Month Drew Gernand. Drew is always consistent in his work for all classes. He is an excellent helper in the library. His work is always turned in on time and done well. He is a quiet student who is always on task.

Congratulations to our BHJH 7th Grade McDonald’s Student of the Month Brooklin Gill. Brooklin has done an excellent job transitioning to a new school. She is a hard worker and turns in superior work. Brooklin goes above and beyond and is a quiet leader and role model. She does a great job balancing her schoolwork and extracurricular activities.

Congratulations to our BHJH 5th Grade McDonald’s Student of the Month Faye Daulton. Fay always has a positive attitude and is encouraging to others. She exhibits a strong work ethic and constantly works hard to improve her grades. Keep up the great work, Faye!

Save The Date!! 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony May 20th, 2025 6pm Multi-Purpose Room

$ 5 Friday -Positive Principal Referral Sponsored by BHJH Booster Club Tinley Siddens - Tinley has gone out of her way to ensure our new students are welcomed and comfortable at BHJH. She has included them during lunch and has kept an extra eye out to ensure others are also being kind. Ryker Dieu- Ryker displayed both kindness, inclusion & sincerity by allowing a student the oppurtunity to score at last nights ball game. (January 16th) This shows true sportsmanship and a caring heart. Rykers actions brought joy not only to the player but also to everyone in attendance, showcasing the positive impact of kindness off & on the court.

Better late than never! 🎄✨ The BHJH/BHRA Christmas Concert was an absolute hit, and we couldn’t be more proud of our talented students for their incredible performance! 👏🎶 If you missed it, you can still enjoy the magic by clicking the YouTube link below. #ProudMoment #ChristmasConcert #BHJH #BHRA #BlueDevilPride https://youtu.be/1LfM0qc2UMI

Another BHJH Coaching Position is open!

BHJH has a couple of coaching positions open!

Thank you for all the community support with the Fannie Mae fundraiser. With the money earned, we are able to keep our school up to date with items as these new water fountains.

BHES/BHJH/BHRA will have an E-Learning day Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 due to cold temperatures. Watch for emails from your building's principal for more information.

Quarter 2- Honor Roll 5th- Emma Claypool, LaRissa Cross, Faye Daulton, Raelynn Hagley, Kiera Haynes, Jaice Hopkins, Isabella Hudison, Jase Jackson, Rhiannon Jeffers, August Linne, Leah Martin, Conner Musson, Danika Quick, Sylvia Reich, Maddex Roellgen, Anna Siddens, Drew Slavik, Alexandria Wease, Ryker Wendell, Camden Wilson, Charlotte Wright 6th- Cheyanne Belt, Rachel Boothe, Logan Brady, Aubree Brennan, Jacob Brennan, Judah Chappell, Vivian Crawley, Vesper Drake, Nicholas Gill, Chloe Golden, Carson Hines, Dhaijun Kitchens, Isla Kuemmerle, Hadley LeBeane, Leah Moll, Hudson Mowery, Layne Nesbitt, Lyla Orcutt, Kenlee Pate, Sienna Phelps, Jocelyn Shelato, Layton Spalding, Carson Strawser, Tristan Strubberg, Ella Thatcher, Christian Tucker, Makenna Whitney, RaeAnn Williams 7th-Chesney Atwell, Brynn Beddow, Jameson Bell, Kylee Bray, Brently Brown, Cruz Brown, Sawyer Chappell, Noah Cole, Gavin Edington, Bentley McQueen, Koda Milliken, Tucker Musson, Audrey Parish, Eleyna Powell, Minka Roellgen, Byntlee Schmit, Asher Shouse, Evan Slavik, Audrey Strawser, Levi Swallow, Silas Vera, Dean Walsh 8th- Vera Bowers, Haileigh Bright, Caryss Carpenter, Myles Coon, Kensley Crawley, Ryker Dieu, Dayton Dubois, Willow Goodner, Jose Juarez, David Kesterson, Jordan King, Emerson Klett, Quincey LeBeane, Michael Mayfield, Emily Mikel, Brennon Sackett, Ayden Shaw, Keaton Sullivan, Cooper Thorlton, Steve Wease, Elijah Wright

Quarter 2- High Honor Roll 5th- Paisley Bainbridge, Aubree Creed, Brooklyn Finley, Richard Hale, Aria Heden, Dixie Johnson, Adalyn Lomax, Zaiden Merrell, Liza Nixon, Loghan Packard, Jordan Schaumburg, Brantley Tittle, Sadie Wagle 6th - Kruz Antonini, Connor Cool, Annabel Dale, Brooklyn Filicsky, Elijah Foster, Nathaniel Gritton, Victor Hasty, Baylor Heidrick, Noah Hickman, Ava Ketcherside, Isabel Milliken, Hattie Musson, Olivia Pate, Wyatt Stahl, Evie Thomas 7th -Bella Ellison, Brooklin Gill, Samuel Gray, Isabella Howard, Sophie Leemon, Gracie Lucero, Reese Monson, Andrew Ribbe, Aleya Stroud, Charlie Warren 8th-Jeremiah Allsopp, Elijah Beckett, Giana Brown, Miles Cool, Griffin Daulton, Evan Drude, Sarah Evans, Allie Frischkorn, Drew Gernand, Alaina Hamilton, Drew Hayes, Tristyn Henderson, Keegan Hill, Jazlin Ingram, Shelby Jameson, Kale Kitchens, Slayton Kuemmerle, Reece Larsen, Heather Lucero, Lettie Martin, Jonah Mockbee , Mia Ohler, Bentley Phebus, Brielle Powell, Max Robinson, Lachlynn Spalding, Easton Williams

‼️Attention Families‼️ 🗓️ Save the date! Friday, January 24th 📍BHJH MPR ⏳1:30-2:15 pm 6th grade Ancient Egypt Wax Museum All are invited to attend!!

7th/8th Grade Boy Basketball and 7th/8th Grade Girls Volleyball practice for Friday, January 10th have been cancelled.

5th-8th grade Scholastic Bowl tryouts will be Tuesday, January 14th from 2:45pm-3:30pm in the BHJH library. If you are unable to attend due to another extra curricular activity but would still like to try out, please see Mrs. West or Mrs. Buyno prior to Tuesday. Spelling Team tryouts will be held on Tuesday, January 14th at 7:40am in Mrs. Greene's classroom in the 5th/6th grade hallway.

Schedule Change!! 8th Grade Boys County Tournament BHJH Vs. Rossville-Alvin will be played at 6pm instead of 7:15pm in the JH Gym!

We will be having our 5th grade D.A.R.E. graduation this coming Thursday, January 9th at 9:00 AM in the Jr. High gym. All the families of the graduates are invited to attend. Hope to see you there!