Bureau Valley High School

Bureau Valley hosted the IHSA Class 1A Cross Country Regional today, and we have a lot of people to thank! To our coaches, workers, volunteers, staff, Walnut Park District, and everyone who helped prepare the course, direct parking, work the meet, and clean up afterwards... THANK YOU! Hosting a meet like this takes a lot of hands, and we appreciate everyone who helped make it a successful day for the runners and fans!

Our STORM runners gave us plenty to be proud of, too!

The BOYS are SECTIONAL BOUND! They finished 5th overall, led by Alex Gallardo in 15th place with a time of 17:16.7. Easton Taylor, Kayne Richter, Alex Attig, Sawyer Humphreys, Travis Birkey, and Lucas Hartz rounded out the STORM lineup!

The GIRLS finished 8th overall with 182 points, just TWO points shy of advancing as a team. We’re proud of the effort from Gemma Moore, Summer Hamilton, Leah House, Ella Wilt, Myla Wilt, Mya Nugent, and Izabel Terbush.

Gemma Moore is moving on! Gemma finished 17th in a season-best 20:36.6 to qualify individually for next week’s IHSA Class 1A Sectional!

For those whose season ended today, thank you for all the miles, hard work, and commitment you’ve put in with your teammates! Congratulations to our Storm Cross Country team!

'#RallyTheValley #DefendTheVALLEY #StormPride

Our season came to a close last night as the STORM fell to Dwight, 21–8, in the Opening Round of the IHSA State Football Playoffs.

Fom opening the season with a win at Storm Stadium to finishing the regular season with a 36–20 victory at Knoxville and earning another opportunity to take the field together in the playoffs, these student-athletes gave us plenty to cheer for!

To our seniors: thank you for everything you have given STORM Football. For the time you put in, the example you set, and the pride you took in wearing BUREAU VALLEY across your chest. We hope you carry the friendships and memories from these Friday nights with you for years to come!

Thank you to our coaches, cheerleaders, dance team, marching band, student section, families, volunteers, and STORM Faithful. Whether you were under the lights at home or making the trip to support us on the road, you helped make these nights special.

We’re proud of our guys and grateful we got to spend another fall cheering them on together. Storm Pride is alive in the Valley!⚡

#RallyTheValley #DefendTheVALLEY #StormPride

Congratulations to the Bureau Valley High School Concert Band! They were asked to perform at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s “Merry Merry Chicago!” Performance on Tuesday, December 22. We will perform at 6:45 p.m. prior to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s holiday performance and at 8:00 p.m. during intermission! #gostorm #bvmusic

IHSA CROSS COUNTRY REGIONAL: FAN INFORMATION

Bureau Valley hosts the Class 1A Girls & Boys Regional tomorrow! Come cheer on our STORM runners as they race for a spot at Sectionals!

📅 Saturday, October 24
📍 BV Walnut Campus/Walnut Park District: 323 S. Main St., Walnut

⏰ Girls: 10:00 AM | Boys: 10:40 AM
🏅 Awards follow the boys race.

Spectators should enter the south drive and park on the south side of the campus building. On-site parking is $5 per vehicle, regardless of passenger count.

🎟️ No admission charge.
🍿 Concessions: blue building at the west diamond.
🚻 Restrooms: blue building at the east diamond; portable restrooms also available.

The top seven teams and the first five runners outside those advancing teams in each race will advance to Sectionals.

Wear your STORM gear and help us RALLY THE VALLEY! ⚡

#RallyTheValley #DefendTheVALLEY #StormPride

You know what time it is Storm Fans! It's time for another BVHS Staff Spotlight. This week we recognize the fantastic Mr. Lind!

The Horticulture classes have been learning about plant anatomy and reproduction. They got to learn hands-on this past week by dissecting flowers and cross-pollinating!

IT’S RALLY THE VALLEY FRIDAY! ⚡ Wear your blue and let someone know you appreciate the STORM Pride they bring to our community! A teacher who made a difference. A coach who believed in you. A volunteer who always shows up. A fan who never misses a game. Tag someone who makes Bureau Valley special and give them a shoutout. Let’s send some appreciation their way! #RallyTheValley #DefendTheVALLEY #StormPride

STORM Volleyball wraps up the regular season tonight as we welcome the Riverdale Rams to Bureau Valley!

It's our final home match of the year, and we'd love to see a great crowd come out and support our LTC Conference Champions!

📍 STORM CELLAR
- Freshmen: 5:00 PM
- JV: 6:00 PM
- Varsity: 7:00 PM

Let's finish the regular season strong and make it a great final night in the STORM CELLAR!

#RallyTheValley #DefendTheVALLEY #StormPride

Modern American History students are currently researching the Kennedy presidency using primary and secondary sources to help guide their work!

TONIGHT, WE NEED YOU! ⚡

STORM Volleyball hosts ROWVA/Williamsfield with conference championship stakes for BOTH teams!

JV looks to stay in the conference championship hunt with a win, while Varsity can finish LTC play as UNDEFEATED CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS!

Let’s make sure our girls feel all of BUREAU VALLEY behind them!

📍 STORM CELLAR
- JV: 5:00 PM
- Varsity: 6:00 PM

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your voice, and use it from the first serve to the final point!

GET TO THE STORM CELLAR. GET LOUD. LET’S FINISH LTC PLAY TOGETHER! ⚡

#RallyTheValley #DefendTheVALLEY #StormPride

Woodworking students are beginning to get creative.

The first nine weeks are officially in the books, and we have much to celebrate.

Congratulations to all of our Bureau Valley High School students who earned a spot on the Honor Roll or High Honor Roll for the first nine weeks of school.

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment in the classroom have not gone unnoticed. We are proud of your accomplishments and can't wait to see what the rest of the school year brings!

Keep up the great work, Storm!!

💗 BVHS National Honor Society and the Storm Volleyball team joined forces for Pink Night against Stark County to celebrate survivors, honor those currently navigating breast cancer, and remember those who will always hold a special place in our hearts. Thanks to the generosity and support of our community and fans, we raised an incredible $3,315 for The Pink Ribbon Club of the Illinois Valley and The Believe Foundation! 🎀 Lorraine from the Pink Ribbon Club and Mary from The Believe Foundation joined us to accept the donations and share in this special moment. Both organizations provide valuable, complimentary services to local women facing breast cancer, offering comfort, confidence, and support when it matters most. From helping women feel more like themselves throughout treatment to reminding them they aren't alone, these organizations make a meaningful difference in our community. Thank you to everyone who donated, participated, and helped make this night a success! Together, we're spreading hope, lifting one another up, and making a difference one act of kindness at a time. 💗

Students in Driver's Ed. working on overcoming obstacles to build the longest paper chain with Mrs. Stoller.

STORM WIN! ⚡🏐

Varsity and JV picked up straight-set LTC wins at Princeville!

Freshman: 13–21, 13–21
JV: 25–23, 25–22
Varsity: 25–16, 25–20

Catch the STORM at home Wednesday & Thursday as we close out the regular season!

#RallyTheValley #DefendTheVALLEY #StormPride

GAMEDAY ⚡🏐

The final week of the regular season starts on the road! STORM Volleyball heads to Princeville tonight to take on the Princes in a Lincoln Trail Conference matchup.

- Freshman: 5:00 PM
- JV: 6:00 PM
- Varsity: 7:00 PM

We will also play in the STORM CELLAR on Wednesday & Thursday! Let’s RALLY THE VALLEY and cheer on our girls, as they look to finish the regular season strong!

#RallyTheValley #DefendTheVALLEY #StormPride

🎃👻 **Tiny Twisters is coming up!** 👻🎃

Just a friendly reminder to parents that **Tiny Twisters will be meeting on Friday, October 30th!** 🧡🖤

Our Child Care students are excited to welcome our little friends for some Halloween fun, fall activities, and plenty of smiles! 🍂🎨

We can’t wait to see everyone and have a spook-tacular time together! 👻🕸️

Students in Mrs. Shimmin's Intro to Ag class have been working hard learning all about soil! Students learned about soil particle size, the makeup of soil, and the different horizons! To celebrate their learning students made their own Soil Profile Dirt Dessert! You could make your own soil profile at home with the following ingredients to represent each layer of soil:

Bedrock = 1 Whole Oreo
Parent Materials = Crumbled Oreo & Butterscotch Chips
Sub Soil = Crushed Graham Crackers
Top Soil = Chocolate Pudding
Organic Matter = Gummy Worms & Green Sprinkles

Who knew dirt could be so delicious?!

⚡️ THIS WEEK AT Bureau Valley High School! Plenty of opportunities to get out and support our Storm student-athletes this week, at home and on the road! Check out this week’s schedule and make your plans to RALLY THE VALLEY! ⚡️ #RallyTheValley #DefendTheValley