Congratulations to our four standout boys basketball players for earning LTC All-Conference Honors, as voted on by opposing conference coaches!
1st Team All-Conference - Carson Gruber
2nd Team All-Conference - Blake Foster
Special Mention – Logan Philhower
Special Mention – Carter Chhim
Also, a huge shoutout to our All-Academic boys' basketball honorees, recognized by the Lincoln Trail Conference! 🏀📚 These student-athletes shine on the court and in the classroom. Way to represent BV with dedication and hard work!
#DefendTheVALLEY
1st Team All-Conference - Carson Gruber
2nd Team All-Conference - Blake Foster
Special Mention – Logan Philhower
Special Mention – Carter Chhim
Also, a huge shoutout to our All-Academic boys' basketball honorees, recognized by the Lincoln Trail Conference! 🏀📚 These student-athletes shine on the court and in the classroom. Way to represent BV with dedication and hard work!
#DefendTheVALLEY
⚡ The schedule for this week at Bureau Valley High School! Let’s have a great week! ⚡ #DefendTheVALLEY
Unity | Excellence | Pride
Unity | Excellence | Pride
🏃♂️ Track & Field Season is officially underway!
We kicked off the year with an exciting Season Opening Meet at Westwood, hosted by Bureau Valley High School on 3/5/2026. Our athletes brought the energy, the effort, and the team spirit!
Click to read a newsletter highlighting standout performances (School Records & more!) and key moments from the meet: https://view.gogipper.com/page/3999037
Thank you to our athletes, coaches, families, and supporters for making the start of the season a great one! #DefendTheVALLEY
These ladies of BV FFA attended the Women Changing the Face of Ag Conference today! They attended workshops, took part in a career fair, and heard a keynote address from dr_kristenstrom (Dr. Kristen Strom)!
Congratulations to Emily Wright on being honored with the DAR Good Citizen Award at today’s banquet!
This award recognizes students who exemplify dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism, and Emily demonstrates all of these qualities! We are incredibly proud of her accomplishments and the positive impact she has on the Bureau Valley community. Well deserved!
#StormPride
This award recognizes students who exemplify dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism, and Emily demonstrates all of these qualities! We are incredibly proud of her accomplishments and the positive impact she has on the Bureau Valley community. Well deserved!
#StormPride
📣 Storm Softball Schedule Update!
Our season opener vs. Hall High School has been moved up to Monday, March 9th (previously March 10th).
⏰ First pitch: 4:30 PM
🥎 JV extra innings to follow!
Come out and support the Storm! #DefendTheVALLEY
Our season opener vs. Hall High School has been moved up to Monday, March 9th (previously March 10th).
⏰ First pitch: 4:30 PM
🥎 JV extra innings to follow!
Come out and support the Storm! #DefendTheVALLEY
📸 Please mark your calendars: Spring Media Day is Coming!
- March 9, 2026
All students, athletes, and coaches will have their photos taken by A+ Photography. An online order form will be emailed directly to parents/guardians.
- March 11, 2026
Any student-athlete who submits their Mad Media Sponsorship Form + payment will be photographed by the Mad Media Photographer.
All Spring Seniors will also have their photo taken, as BV Athletic Boosters will cover their cost!
Please note: Mad Media Sponsorship form and payment must be submitted on this day to receive a photo by Mad Media. The Mad Media Digital Sponsorship Form can be found here: https://shorturl.at/zVY8F
If you have any questions, please contact the Bureau Valley Athletic Office.
#DefendTheVALLEY
- March 9, 2026
All students, athletes, and coaches will have their photos taken by A+ Photography. An online order form will be emailed directly to parents/guardians.
- March 11, 2026
Any student-athlete who submits their Mad Media Sponsorship Form + payment will be photographed by the Mad Media Photographer.
All Spring Seniors will also have their photo taken, as BV Athletic Boosters will cover their cost!
Please note: Mad Media Sponsorship form and payment must be submitted on this day to receive a photo by Mad Media. The Mad Media Digital Sponsorship Form can be found here: https://shorturl.at/zVY8F
If you have any questions, please contact the Bureau Valley Athletic Office.
#DefendTheVALLEY
Make sure to see the musical this weekend. Diary of a Wimpy Kid shows Friday and Saturday at 6:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children under five. Additional donations help us support the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
We hope you've had a great week! Finish it off with another BVHS Staff Spotlight. Enjoy your weekend!
📣 Bureau Valley Scholastic Bowl Regional Update!
Bureau Valley will compete in the IHSA Scholastic Bowl Regional at Riverdale High School, opening with their first match against Newman Central Catholic on Monday, March 9th at 4:30 PM.
📍 Riverdale High School; 9622 256th St N, Port Byron, IL 61275
🕣 Competition begins at 4:30 PM
🔔 Single-elimination tournament
Wishing our Bureau Valley team the best of luck on Monday! Let’s go Storm! ⚡
Bureau Valley will compete in the IHSA Scholastic Bowl Regional at Riverdale High School, opening with their first match against Newman Central Catholic on Monday, March 9th at 4:30 PM.
📍 Riverdale High School; 9622 256th St N, Port Byron, IL 61275
🕣 Competition begins at 4:30 PM
🔔 Single-elimination tournament
Wishing our Bureau Valley team the best of luck on Monday! Let’s go Storm! ⚡
Today in Family & Consumer Science, our students are learning real-life skills that matter
During orientation, we’re exploring important terms they may see on their future paychecks — like gross pay, net pay, taxes, and deductions. Understanding where your money goes is the first step toward smart budgeting and financial independence!
During orientation, we’re exploring important terms they may see on their future paychecks — like gross pay, net pay, taxes, and deductions. Understanding where your money goes is the first step toward smart budgeting and financial independence!
BV Interact Club Easter Egg Hunt!
🚨 TRACK & FIELD SEASON OPENER! 🚨
Our Bureau Valley Boys & Girls Track Teams compete in their first indoor meet at Westwood today! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
📅 March 5th, 2026
⏰ 4:15, Running at 5:15 (No one can enter the facility until 4:00 PM)
📍1900 Westwood Dr, Sterling, IL 61081
Let’s start the season strong! ⚡#DefendTheVALLEY
Our Bureau Valley Boys & Girls Track Teams compete in their first indoor meet at Westwood today! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
📅 March 5th, 2026
⏰ 4:15, Running at 5:15 (No one can enter the facility until 4:00 PM)
📍1900 Westwood Dr, Sterling, IL 61081
Let’s start the season strong! ⚡#DefendTheVALLEY
Bureau Valley was represented by Riggens Shafer, Jennah Menerey, and Linde Ferrell at the District 1 Proficiency competition this evening! They had the chance to inform a panel of judges about their SAE records! We are proud of these young people!
Additionally, Livia Vohland competed in the District 1 AgriScience Fair competition with her project on soil type and tomatoes!
Congrats BV FFA!
Mark your calendars for March Tiny Twisters
Our Drivers Ed students had a chance to learn about team work and overcoming obstacles during the weekly classroom visit from Mrs. Stoller. Groups were asked to make a paper chain while working through some obstacles.
Congratulations to our four standout girls basketball players for earning LTC All-Conference Honors, as voted on by opposing conference coaches!
1st Team All-Conference - Libby Endress
1st Team All-Conference - Brynley Doty
2nd Team All-Conference – Emily Wright
Special Mention – Brooke Helms
Also, a huge shoutout to our All-Academic girls' basketball honorees, recognized by the Lincoln Trail Conference! 🏀📚 These student-athletes shine on the court and in the classroom. Way to represent BV with dedication and hard work!
#DefendTheVALLEY
1st Team All-Conference - Libby Endress
1st Team All-Conference - Brynley Doty
2nd Team All-Conference – Emily Wright
Special Mention – Brooke Helms
Also, a huge shoutout to our All-Academic girls' basketball honorees, recognized by the Lincoln Trail Conference! 🏀📚 These student-athletes shine on the court and in the classroom. Way to represent BV with dedication and hard work!
#DefendTheVALLEY
Spring is almost here and the BV Baseball is off and running! Our program fundraiser is also just getting started, and we'd be incredibly grateful for your support. To be a part of this year's Dugout Club you can:
✔️ Ask any of our players for details
✔️ Or sign up online here 👉https://forms.gle/ZuttpCfrm3p9g2LQ8
Every dollar will go toward growing our program and investing in our player's success. Thank you for your support and we hope to see you around the diamond soon!
Save the date for the 2026 College, Career, Military Fair this September!
Our Scholastic Bowl team had an incredible showing at the LTC Conference Tournament on Saturday! ⚡️
The Storm brought home 2nd place, going 5-0 in pool play before defeating Annawan in the semifinals and battling ROWVA in a close championship match.
Pool Play Results:
- BV 395 – Knoxville 65
- BV 205 – A-Town 185
- BV 300 – Galva 85
- BV 390 – West Central 50
- BV 355 – Wethersfield 80
Semifinal: BV 285 – Annawan 120
Championship: BV 245 – ROWVA 260
A huge shoutout to Gus Anderson and Andy Zueger, who both finished in the top 10 for toss-ups! Gus took 2nd place, and Andy earned 4th place! 👏👏
#DefendTheVALLEY
The Storm brought home 2nd place, going 5-0 in pool play before defeating Annawan in the semifinals and battling ROWVA in a close championship match.
Pool Play Results:
- BV 395 – Knoxville 65
- BV 205 – A-Town 185
- BV 300 – Galva 85
- BV 390 – West Central 50
- BV 355 – Wethersfield 80
Semifinal: BV 285 – Annawan 120
Championship: BV 245 – ROWVA 260
A huge shoutout to Gus Anderson and Andy Zueger, who both finished in the top 10 for toss-ups! Gus took 2nd place, and Andy earned 4th place! 👏👏
#DefendTheVALLEY