Please read the important letter from Mr. Shimer that addresses the future of the virtual school program at BJSHS. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Shimer at sshimer@blackfordschools.org or call 765-348-7560.
The annual Greenhouse Plant Sale will be open to the public this weekend. There will be a limit of 5 people permitted in the greenhouse at a time and masks will be required. There will be a limit of 15 mins. in the greenhouse.
(1 of 2) If you purchased tickets for prom you MUST pick your zone by Thursday at 3pm. There are 4 zones and 35 students are allowed in each zone. You MUST email your school counselor which zone # you would like to sit in for prom.
(2 of 2) Remember masks are required at all times in your zone unless you are eating at your table
BJSHS CNA students took time to decorate IU Blackford Hospital's sidewalks in honor of Nurse's Week.
(Thank you, Nurses. We appreciate all you do!)
#BruinProud
Don't forget to sign up for the Bruin Volleyball Cornhole Tournament on Sunday, May 16th. See the attached flyer and registration form for more information! Come out and join the fun!
(2 of 2) Remember masks are required at all times in your zone unless you are eating at your table
(1 of 2) If you purchased tickets for prom you MUST pick your zone by Thursday at 3pm. There are 4 zones and 35 students are allowed in each zone. You MUST email your school counselor which zone # you would like to sit in for prom.
Don't forget to sign up for the Bruin Volleyball Cornhole Tournament on Sunday, May 16th. See the attached flyer and registration form for more information!!
(2 of 2) Remember masks are required at all times in your zone unless you are eating at your table.
(1 of 2) If you purchased tickets for prom you MUST pick your zone by Thursday at 3pm. There are 4 zones and 35 students are allowed in each zone. You MUST email your school counselor which zone # you would like to sit in for prom.
SENIORS: Be sure to check out the Senior Class Information & Calendar on the school website or pick one up in the Guidance Office. There's a lot of IMPORTANT information you'll need to know before the big day!! https://5il.co/rvla
Congratulations to the 2021 Jennerjahn Most Improved Students!
This year's recipients were selected for their outstanding accomplishments throughout the school year.
Northside - Charlotte Trant, 2nd grade
Blackford Intermediate - Alton Garrett, 3rd grade; Peyton Horsley, 4th grade; Gracie Townsend-Strait, 5th grade; and AriannaBrown-Arreola, 6th grade.
Montpelier Elementary - Ethan McCammon, 2nd grade; Izabelle Speece, 3rd grade; Connor Garlow, 4th grade; Carson Stitnicky, 5th grade; and Kyla Sills, 6th grade.
BJSHS - Davien Fields, 7th grade; and Derek Kleefisch, 8th grade.
Way to go, Bruins!
A big thank you to Mrs. Ruth Jennerjahn for sponsoring the annual awards for our Most Improved Students!
We love good news!
Mrs. Noelle Lehman, choir director at BJSHS, shared some recent accomplishments made by the junior high and senior choirs.
1. The Junior High Choir won a Gold medal for ISSMA Organization Festival this year in Group 3. They sang "Play for Me a Simple Melody" by Irving Berlin and "Tama Tu" by Sally Albright.
2. The High School Jazz Choir won a Silver medal for ISSMA Jazz Festival this year in Group 3. They sang "Puttin' on the Ritz" by Irving Berlin, "A Foggy Day" and Summertime by George Gershwin. Shelby Groves won outstanding soloist for this competition.
3. Beginning Choir won a silver medal for Solo and Ensemble this year in Group 3 large ensemble. They sang “J’entends Le Moulin” a French-Canadian Folk Song.
Way to go, Bruins! We are proud of you!
Let's be clear on the times of the production 👇 We don't want anyone to miss the show! (Please share!)
RETURN DATES FOR BJSHS STUDENT CHROMEBOOKS: GRADES 7-8: MONDAY, MAY 17TH GRADES 9-12: THURSDAY, MAY 20TH SENIORS: FRIDAY, MAY 21ST VIRTUAL STUDENTS: MONDAY, MAY 24TH, 7:30 am-3:00 pm, IN THE FRONT OFFICE BE SURE TO BRING YOUR CHROMEBOOK AND CHARGER!!
The BJSHS Spring Play, "She Kills Monsters" will take place Saturday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 2 at 3 p.m. in the small theater. Come out and support our outstanding Bruin drama students led by directors Noelle Lehman and Amanda Wolfe.
#BreakALegBruins
Junior High Spring Sports Pictures will be taken after school on Monday, May 3rd.
Prom guest request forma are available in the front office and must be returned by Monday, May 3rd.
Varsity Swim Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 2nd at 1:30 pm, in the BJSHS Cafeteria.