Junior high students at BJSHS kicked off Fall Break in style with a Block Party on Friday afternoon to celebrate the completion of the first 9 weeks of school. Students enjoyed games and prizes and even got the opportunity to "pie" a few of the staff members!
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To our students, staff and all their families:
Just a reminder - The Arts Place Make-It Take-It Art Activities for Kids takes place tomorrow! Come join the fun!
The BJSHS Band was in concert last night. Thank you to everyone who came out to show their support! Great job, Bruins!
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A big thank you to all the moms who came out for Muffins with Mom at BIS this morning. ❤️ What a great time! (Over 160 muffins were served!)
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Good morning!
Please be aware that internet and phones are currently down at BPS, BIS, and C.O.
We will let you know when both are back up.
Thank you for your understanding.
A big thank you to everyone who came out to support our BJSHS Choirs during last night's performance at Lighthouse Church!
Looking for a job that will allow you to be home when your students are? We have an opening at the BIS for an Instructional Assistant. Send a letter of interest and resume to Principal Jim Fox at jfox@blackfordschools.org.
Check out our other openings:
https://bit.ly/3SVTyZK
Just a reminder- BCS offers a daily Activity Bus to Montpelier. Students MUST be signed up first to ride. Contact Transportation Coordinator Shannon Bannister at 765.348.7554 to sign up your student(s).
Our preschool students at BIS recently had a special guest read a story to them. A big thank you to Hartford City Deputy Chief Joel Allred for taking time out of his busy schedule to read to our Cubs!
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Blackford County Schools is looking for an Athletic Trainer, a Specialized Instructor to teach computers, and assistant coaches. Check it out. There may be something for you!
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We appreciate your support!
At Monday's HOSA Blood Drive at BJSHS, there were 78 amazing donors who came out and attempted to donate! Thanks to the generosity of students and staff, Versiti was able to collect 64 units of blood, which amounts to 192 lives saved!
The Versiti blood drive coordinator sent this to HOSA Sponsor Yvette Rouch:
'Thank you so so much for helping us save lives yesterday. The enthusiasm and dedication your students have is contagious. It made my week to know just how many lives would potentially be saved. You never know when blood will be needed and it is why having a ready blood supply is so vital to our community. Transfusion of blood and blood products helps save millions of lives every year. It can help patients suffering from life-threatening conditions live longer and with higher quality of life, and supports complex medical and surgical procedures. It also has an essential, life-saving role in maternal and child care and during man-made and natural disasters.'
Thank you for donating, Bruins! You really are making all the difference in the world!
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Can you help us spread the word?
Blackford Primary School has gone to the dogs this week!
Ultimate Canine brought over some of their puppies that are participants in the Puppies in Training program.
According to Ericka Rogers, school social worker at BPS, "These canines will be used as therapy dogs in schools, hospitals, and other facilities all over the country. We were happy to be a part of their training and look forward to future visits with them!"
Future medical professionals are hard at work at BJSHS this week! Check out the suture technique of the students in Mrs. Yvette Rouch's anatomy class.
Nice work, Bruins!
An important message from Mrs. Yvette Rouch:
"The Health Careers Blood Drive is next Tuesday, September 27, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the BJSHS Auxiliary Gym. All donated blood stays within our area. My daughter, dad, and mom all had their lives saved because of a blood donor, and I am sure the majority of you have a loved one who was also saved, or given hope, by a donor. Blood supplies are very short right now. We can use your help."
Please consider donating by using this link: https://donate.indiana.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/155395
By donating blood, you will:
- Burn 650 calories
- Give up to 3 people hope (through red blood cells, plasma, and platelets)
- Help our Health Careers club (HOSA) increase the amount of scholarships that can be offered to one of our own BJSHS seniors.
Hey, Bruin Country, mark your calendars!
The Blackford County School Board welcomed the BJSHS Unified Sports participants and coaches to the September meeting. The group was on hand to talk about their accomplishments and upcoming events. Come out and support the Unified Football team as they take to the field tomorrow.
Our 2022 Homecoming Court includes seniors (from left) Brianna Stroble, King Landon Rogers, Olivia Leas, Owen Apple, Queen Marley Wall, and Damon Huffman.
Junior Court - Kaleb Patrick and Chloe Wicker
Sophomore Court - Catherine Wolfe and Kentral Toomer
Freshmen Court - Tristyn Cameron and Addison Flores
Congratulations, Bruins!
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