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There will be a meeting for the Washington DC trip on Wednesday, Aug. 28th, at 6:30 in the cafeteria.
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Here are the senior class officers for 2024-25:
President: Kaylee Fields
Vice President: Adarius Wingo
Secretary: Jayden Cox
Treasurer: Catalina Velasquez
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Washington DC Trip information meeting Wednesday August 28 at 6:30pm in the cafeteria. If you can't make it to the meeting, your student can get the information from Mr Dawson in class or email Mrs Ruble and she can scan to your email.
Kruble@blackfordschools.org
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This is a call-out for the Yearbook Club. Meetings are on Thursdays from 3:10 to 4:00 in Mrs. Newlin's room (235). The club is for JH and HS students!
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Auditions for the fall production will be held on Wednesday, August 21st, and Thursday, August 22nd, at 3:30. You only need to attend one of the audition sessions. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Wolfe.
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There will be a JH tennis practice for students interested in participating from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 22nd.
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A HOSA meeting will be in Mrs. Rouch's room (244) during PEAK on Thursday.
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Reminder: The HS drama dept. is holding a call-out meeting TODAY at 3:30. If you are interested in acting or working behind the scenes of the fall production, plan to attend this brief meeting. If you have any questions, email Mrs. Wolfe.
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Girls' Basketball will hold a callout on Thursday, Aug. 22, during Peak. All girls from grades 7-12 who are interested in playing should attend.
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Any senior wanting to serve as a Class officer this school year needs to let Mrs. Shockey or Mrs. Solga know by Thursday morning.
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Students wanting to drive to MACC must turn in their permission slips TODAY! Also, student drivers need to pick up a parking permit form from the front office.
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Auditions for the fall production will be held on Wednesday, August 21st, and Thursday, August 22nd, at 3:30. You only need to attend one of the audition sessions. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Wolfe.
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The high school drama department will hold a call-out meeting on Tuesday, August 20th, at 3:30. If you are interested in acting or working behind the scenes of the fall production, plan to attend this brief meeting.
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There will be NO tennis practice after school tonight.
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PEAK Meetings for Thursday, Aug. 15th:
Call-Out Meeting for HS E-sports in Mrs. Gallatin's room (100)
Call-Out Meeting for JH/HS FFA in Mrs. Blankenbaker's room (142)
Call-Out Meeting for HS Unified Flag Football in Mr. McDonald's room (131)
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The HOSA Blood Drive will be on 9/3/24. You must be 17 and over without a permission slip. If you are 16 years old, you must have a parent's permission slip. Please make sure your coach approves.
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BCS is now offering student device coverage insurance for Chromebooks until October 1st. You can sign up at https://schooldevicecoverage.com/ or mail the form with payment.
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The Chess Club for High School and junior high meets in Dr. Biddle's room (122) on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 4:00. Everyone is welcome, from new players to chess masters!
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Unified Flag Football will hold a call-out meeting in room 131 during PEAK on Thursday, the 15th, for any 9-12th graders.
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When it comes to the heart of our community, Blackford Jr.-Sr. High School stands out for its outstanding academics, facilities and programming. There's something there for everyone! If you haven't visited our facilities lately or are unfamiliar with being a Blackford Bruin, we invite you to check out this video and JOIN US! It really is #BetterAtBlackford!
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