JH Spring Luau:
This is a kind reminder that all dance permission slip forms are due tomorrow. The Student Council Dance is Saturday from 6:00-8:00 in the high school gym. Doors will open at 5:50 and phones will be collected at the door.
⭐️ Come enjoy the Bureau Valley FFA Banquet with JH & HS FFA members, parents, and more on May 4th at 6:00 P.M. The banquet will be held in the Bureau Valley High School Gym(Storm Cellar) along with a meal, dessert, and refreshments. Following the banquet will be the labor auction where individuals and businesses can purchase 8 hours of hard work from members and advisors!
⭐️ We hope to see everyone on May 4th to celebrate our accomplishments and OFFICIALLY CHARTER THE BV FFA MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAPTER! Please RSVP by April 17 using this link!
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7C & 7D Life Science students learned about blood typing today as part of our Genetics unit. Using anti-A,B, and Rh serums, they were able to figure out which family members could donate to two car crash survivors. 🧪🩸
It was a very special night for our BVJH Scholastic Bowl Team and coaches in Manlius tonight. For 8th Grade Recognition Night, Joe Siri was honored for his outstanding performances over his three years in BVJH Scholastic Bowl. We know he will be a real asset for BVHS in the future. Head Coach Mae Rediger was also recognized by her players, friends and family for an incredible 34 year long career of coaching Scholastic Bowl. Her dedication is unmatched, unwavering, and has touched thousands of students over the years. Thank you Mrs. Rediger and good luck in the remaining matches and regionals. GO STORM!
UNITY⚡️EXCELLENCE⚡️PRIDE
Repost: Apologize for the blurry pictures.
Congratulations to our JH students who participated in the IESA Solo and Ensemble this year. All choir students received division 1 or 2 ratings, and we had Aubrey Endress, Kylie Endress, and Avery Pratt receive a "Best of Day" award for their vocal ensemble. All band students received division 1 ratings for all their solos and ensembles. We are so proud of all of our students and directors for their hard work. Great job to everyone!
Welcome one and all!
Our BVJH students and directors have been working tirelessly on our spring play this year! Please join us Friday, April 19th and Saturday, April 20th for a spectacular performance by our JH Drama Department. We are excited to see our students on stage for a great performance.
JH Track Meet Update:
With the wet weather staying around for the evening, Henry has canceled tonight's track meet. There will be junior high track practice from 3-5 in the Storm Gym, and the meet will not be rescheduled. Thank you for your flexibility.
Go Storm!
Bureau Valley School District 340 has an opening for a permanent, full-time administrative assistant at our BVJH/Elementary Campus in Manlius for the 2024/2025 school year.
Start date is approximately July 15, 2024, with on the job training prior to start date preferred. Candidate should be student-centered, proficient with technology, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
Please send a resume and three current references to Julie Platz at jplatz@bureauvalley.net.
Deadline to apply is April 4th, 2024
With 3rd Quarter wrapping up, we want to congratulate all the students who made it on the honor roll for this quarter. We also want to acknowledge those students who have perfect attendance for the school year!! Have a wonderful break!
Go Storm!
Congratulations to the March Students of the Month! These students showed positive influences on the BVJH
student body through extraordinary qualities of character,
citizenship, service, and leadership.
Congratulations to BVE March Students of the Month. These students have a positive influence on the BVE student body through extraordinary qualities of character, citizenship, service and leadership!
Students in Mrs. Hartz's 7D math class participated in a gallery walk this week! In groups, they researched a topic, made a poster, taught their classmates, and practiced problems created by their peers.
4th grade had a great time at the Bureau County Farm Bureau Ag Day. It was great to see FFA students from the high school helping out too.
Reminder - Bureau Valley Elementary and Junior High will dismiss at 2:00 tomorrow for Spring Break and there will be no Brainstorm.
🎓Hooray for the 8th grade grAGuates of 3rd Quarter!!
Important Scholastic Bowl Announcement:
The scholastic bowl meet tonight in Ottawa has been canceled. The bus will return to Bureau Valley at 5:30. An email to parents will be going out shortly and we are working on a make-up day.
Don't forget BVJH Interact Club will be hosting a movie night tomorrow, 3/15/24, for 6th-8th graders. They will be showing the movie HOP from 6:00-8:00 PM in the MPR free of charge. Doors open at 5:45!
BVJH 8th graders worked so hard and did such an awesome job kicking off state testing today with the Illinois Science Assessment that all the 6th-8th grade students in Junior High were rewarded with a Pajama Day tomorrow!
Happy PJ Friday BVJH⚡️
Today Ms. Bitting's 3rd graders celebrated Pi (3.14) Day with a little pie!!!
IMPORTANT SCHOLASTIC BOWL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Tonight's junior high scholastic bowl meet vs Streator has been canceled due to Streator's coach being sick. We are working on the reschedule date, and there will be no need for students to return for the meet today. Thank you