Our softball and baseball teams are back in action tonight and both are at home. Softball faces Streator and baseball plays JFK with both games starting at 4:30.
Good luck to both our teams!
Go Storm!
Storm Sweeties Announcement:
The High School Dance Team will again be having Storm Sweeties this fall. You will find the sign up sheet in your email or below. Please contact Coach Wiggim with any questions.
Go Storm!
There are a few extra 23/24 Bureau Valley Junior High yearbooks for sale in the office. They are $22 each and available first come first serve.
Good luck to our softball and baseball teams today as they play Annawan in doubleheaders starting at 10:00. Softball is on the road and baseball is home in Wyanet. Good luck to the teams and coaches!
Go Storm!
We hope everyone can join us next Wednesday, August 21st for the BV AG Dept. Open House, Middle School FFA Charter Signing, and Annual Report Presentation! Come check out our BRAND NEW new space, enjoy a meal provided by the Ag Boosters, join in the making of history as we sign our Middle School FFA Charter (MS Members join us to sign the charter), and watch as our Varsity Officer Team present the BV AG Department Annual Report!
If you join us for the Open House you can park back near the Ag Shop!
BV FFA Open House
Open House - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM - 341/342 (New Addition)
Middle School FFA Charter Signing - 5:30 PM - 341/342 (New Addition)
FFA Annual Report Presentation - 6:00 PM - Central Office
Fifth graders at Manlius Elementary made all about me kites. Students were asked 12 questions and colored the kite a certain color based on their answer. We compared our kites to see if any students were similar, and we found some matches.
Bureau Valley Junior High School ~ Summer 2024 Trip to Washington DC and Gettysburg
Kylie Endress and Lydia Edlefson have entered their artwork from last spring's NCI ARTworks Show into the Illinois State Town & Country Amateur Art Show. The show is at the Springer Cultural Center in Champaign Illinois, and runs from August 24-September 21. Great work!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Tonight's softball game @ Princeton has been canceled due to field conditions. The team will still have practice tonight in the Storm Gym, and there will be an activity shuttle after practice to take athletes home if needed. We are working on a reschedule date due to it being a conference game. The jr. high baseball game is still on in Wyanet at 4:30. Please contact the jr. high office with any questions.
Go Storm!
Our softball team is on the road tonight at Princeton at 4:30. We are hoping to get the game in and are watching the weather closely. Good luck ladies and coaches! Go Storm!
OPENING DAY ANNOUNCEMENT!
We are hoping to get in our junior high baseball game today. Good luck our boys in their opening game vs Galva at 4:30. Go Storm!
We are excited to welcome everyone back to school tomorrow. Please remember that students should not be dropped off before 7:15 AM in the morning and that school ends at 2:00 PM this week. In Manlius our 3-8 bus riders are dismissed first and any students being picked up will come out after the buses depart for everyone's safety. All pick up cars need to line up behind the buses which line up at approximately 1:50. Thank you in advance for your patience on our first day. ⚡️
Storm Families,
BVJH/BVE wants to remind you of Backpack Night tonight in Manlius from 6:00-7:00. Students will receive their lockers, schedules, and get a chance to meet some of their teachers. We are excited to see students back on Wednesday with a 2:00 dismissal.
Go Storm!
Happy Opening Day to our JH Softball Team! The ladies will be starting their season vs JFK tonight at 4:30. Excited to see the ladies start off their season tonight!
Go Storm!
Reminder - Manlius Backpack Night is Monday from 6:00-7:00 pm. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there! ⚡️
Bureau Valley Elementary/Junior Families,
Please be aware that we have opened Teacherease, so families can see their students' schedules. A few changes may still occur as we register new families.
Please join us!
Football Camp Announcement:
6th-8th grade football camp is next week, July 15th-18th from 5:30-7:30. Anyone attending the camp, there will be a helmet pick up at Bourquin Field from 12:00-1:00 on Sunday, July 14th. Any questions, please contact Coach Helms.
JH Baseball & Softball Sign-up:
With school approaching, it is time to sign up for the 2024-2025 junior high softball and baseball teams. Coach Schisler and Coach Shepard will be in contact via email with the parents who complete the sign-up forms found in all 7th and 8th grade parents' emails. The first day of practice for softball will be on July 29th and baseball will be on August 5th.
All athletes need to have a sports physical on file at the school office, as well as a Medical Permit and Concussion Protocol form completed and turned in BEFORE the first day of practice. All paperwork is attached can be found in the JH office during registration times. Please contact Ms. Kluck, JH Athletic Director, at kkluck@bureauvalley.net with any questions on this upcoming season. Enjoy the rest of your summer and as always, GO STORM!
Any incoming Junior High (6-8) girls that are interested in our Basketball Open Gym, please check out the flyer! It is free and open to attend with no signups required. There will be practices June 24/25/26 and games are the 27th and 28th.
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