Seniors: The Blackford County Community Foundation scholarship application is online at https://form.jotform.com/213355041848051 and is due by Thursday, Feb. 3rd, at 4:30 pm.
(2 of 2) Quiz Bowl is a fast-paced buzzer competition in which teams of 4 players compete to answer questions that cover academic subjects like literature & science as well as the broader world of culture & current events. Contact Mr. McConiga or Mrs.Hundley for more information.
(1 of 2) Thurs., Feb. 3rd, is the callout meeting for our school's new Academic Quiz Bowl team. It's right after school in room 232 (Mr. McConiga's room).
There will be a Blood Drive on Tues., Feb. 1st, 9 am-7 pm, in the BJSHS Aux Gym. The theme for the blood drive is "Movie Night"& HOSA members will be playing movies & giving out popcorn. To sign up for the blood drive, find a HOSA member or talk to Mrs. Rouch in Room 224.
We are proud to announce that BJSHS Junior, Riata Rouch, was recognized by the College Board for the "National Rural and Small Town Recognition Award."
Riata earned this recognition because of her academic achievements in school and her outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT® Exam.
To qualify for this recognition, Riata took the PSAT/NMSQT in the fall of her 11th grade year and scored in the top 10% of the state, and has a 3.5 GPA or higher.
Way to go, Riata! We are proud of you!
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On Monday, January 31st, we will be holding open auditions for the Spring Play at 3:30. This spring's play will be "The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon," and there are many roles available. Audition sides and applications are available in Mrs. Lehman's room.
It's Spirit Day at BJSHS! To get things rocking and rolling, the band and it's guest drummer (Principal Terry Roe) joined Band Director Holden Berlin (seen playing trumpet) to start the day off right!
Let's go, Bruins!
If you've ever considered working with children, we have just the job for you!
Join us!
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Good morning!
We now getting ready for PD 2. Students need to attend their classes today with their teachers in Google meets. The students got their schedule last night in an email. We have staff in the main office should you have questions.
Good evening parents, this is Terry Roe from BJSHS. Earlier you received a message from the superintendent, Mr. Yencer, that we are moving to two days of virtual instruction due to COVID. Just a few minutes ago, I sent an email to the students with a schedule and the expectations for virtual learning. They will be meeting on a schedule with their teachers in Google Meets from home. Please ask your student to check his or her school email to get this information.
We will have staff in the office in the morning for parents to get chromebooks that have been left at school. Have a good rest of your evening.
Good afternoon parents and guardians, this is Terry Roe the principal of BJSHS, I wanted to let you know that we successfully conducted a school-wide lockdown safety drill today. We are required by state law to conduct this drill each year. We also took precautions to limit our students and staff from covid exposure during the drill today. If you were near the building during the drill, you would have noticed an increased presence of local law enforcement. We invited local police to be a part of our drill to observe and offer their support.
The purpose of our safety drills is to make sure our students and staff know how best to keep themselves as safe as possible in the event of an emergency.
(2 of 2) Pick up a registration form in the Athletic Office, or print the attached form, if you are interested in getting ready for the upcoming season!
(1 of 2) For those interested in Junior High baseball, the Future Bruins Baseball Clinics will take place on Mondays from February 7th through March 7th this year. The cost is $5 per clinic. If you attend the first 4 clinics, the 5th is free.
Don't forget: Jostens will return for orders TODAY during lunch!!
(2 of 2)Thurs.: Rocket League, Madden, Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe, Hearthstone. If you are interested, contact Mrs. Gallatin for more info.
(1 of 2) eSports regular-season starts Feb 21 & ends April 11 w/payoffs to follow. Sign-ups will last all Jan. The game line-up has changed a bit...Tues.: League of Legends, Splatoon 2™. Wed. Overwatch, Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate.
NJHS -- We will have a meeting on TUESDAY, January 11th to talk about events and meetings for the second semester. Please be in the Choir Room (141-A) at 7:30 a.m.
Jostens will return for orders during lunch on Tuesday, January 11th.
Volleyball workouts will be on Wednesday, in the Sutton Center. Any girls, 6th - 12th grade, interested in playing volleyball are welcome to attend! See Coach Shipley for more information.
Junior high wrestling practice is canceled for tonight!!