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Blue River Valley Jr/Sr High School
February 5, 2024
NO 'Late Start Wednesday' on 2/7
Just a reminder, this Wednesday (February 7th) will NOT be a 'Late Start Wednesday'. Instead it will be a PM e-Learning Day. The Jr/Sr High School will start at 8:00 am and will release students at 11:40 am.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to our E.N.C.O.R.E! BRV Jr High School Choir as they brought home the GOLD medal from district contest this past Saturday. They also had six soloists who brought home gold: Wyatt Elton, Emma Jo Dunsmore, Ella Urlage, Lilly Williams, Kendra Williams, and Gretchen Souther. They will advance to the State Competition on February 17th. Good luck at State!
FAFSA Completion Event
Seniors and Senior parents - Reminder that Mrs. Clone has set up our FAFSA Completion Event on Thursday, February 15th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Please check your email for more information or contact Mrs. Clone (lori.clone@brv.k12.in.us). Park in the front lot and enter Door 1 by the main office.
Homecoming 2024
We celebrated Homecoming last week and our Student Council sponsored by Miss Parrett did a fantastic job of putting on a fun week for students! Check out the pictures below from the pep session.
Junior Achievement
Blue River Valley is seeking business and community members that would like to visit classrooms (K-8) to teach about career readiness and career exploration through Junior Achievement programs. Volunteers may visit the classroom anywhere from one to seven times, or virtual volunteer opportunities are available as well. If interested, please fill out the Junior Achievement volunteer form HERE and the JA District Director, Melissa Davis, will reach out to you with more information.
8th Grade Parent Night
We will have an 8th Grade Parent Night for incoming Freshmen (Class of 2028) on Thursday, March 7th at 6:00 pm in the High School Cafeteria. Mrs. Clone and Mrs. Whaley will go over graduation requirements for high school as well as scheduling. This meet is a great opportunity for the parent to learn more about what is offered at Blue River Valley and be a part of their child's scheduling process. Any questions, please email Mrs. Clone (lori.clone@brv.k12.in.us) or Mrs. Whaley (emily.whaley@brv.k12.in.us).
BRV Partnership
If you know of someone or business that would be willing to partner with Blue River Valley Schools, please share the link or contact Mrs. Dickerson (lori.dickerson@brv.k12.in.us).
BRV Jr/Sr High School PTO
The elementary school has revamped their PTO and some parents have expressed interest in being willing to help in this building as well. If you are interested in helping to start up a PTO at the Jr/Sr High School, please contact Mrs. Whaley (emily.whaley@brv.k12.in.us) by February 16th.
Mobile Dentist
The Mobile Dentist will be at BRV schools to see students on Friday, February 16th. Parents can consent for their students to be seen via this link: https://www.myschooldentist.com/34182_sch
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our school nurse, Mrs. Hughes (anne.hughes@brv.k12.in.us).
Late Start Wednesday's
REMINDER - there will NOT be a Late Start Wednesday on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 because of the PM e-Learning Day. We will start at 8:00 am and release students at 11:40 am.
Two Hour Delay Protocol - In the event of a 2-hour delay on a Wednesday, 'Late Start Wednesday' will be cancelled.
PM E-Learning Day on Wednesday Protocol - 'Late Start Wednesday' will NOT take place in conjunction with our already scheduled Wednesday PM E-Learning Days (February 7). School will run on time those days and release at 11:40 am.
Early Drop Off - Students who do not ride the bus may still be dropped off at 7:30 am (Monday - Friday) as we did last year. Those students will need to remain in the cafeteria on Wednesdays until 8:15 am.
If you have any questions about 'Late Start Wednesday', please reach out to Mrs. Whaley (emily.whaley@brv.k12.in.us).
BRV Breakfast and Lunch for 2023-2024 School Year
2023-2024 Lunch Price: $3.40
Money can be deposited into your student's account via cash, check, or MySchool Bucks.
Please check lunch account balances and get them in the positive. If you need assistance paying for lunches, please reach out to Mrs. Inman (diane.inman@brv.k12.in.us).
Follow Us on Social Media
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Athletics
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Important Information for 2023-2024 School Year
Entrance at Door 1 - All students who enter the building after 8:00 am will have to enter through Door 1 only. We will not allow any students to enter through Door 2 during the school day (8:00 am - 3:05 pm).
Weather Delays - Please make sure that the school has your current phone number so that you will receive calls and text messages about school delays and closures.
Updates to Student Handbook - Please check the Jr/Sr High Student Handbook for all of the updates but I wanted to highlight a few before school begins.
- Students must be in attendance by 8:15 am to attend and/or participate in extracurricular practices, games and/or contests that day.
- If a student misses school on Friday, he or she must produce a note verified by the doctor in order to participate in any/all school activities the following day (Saturday).
- Good Standing - students who are not in good standing will not be allowed to participate in field trips, college visits, school dances, etc. See page14 for details.
- Cell phones - Junior high students are to leave them in their lockers but high schools students may carry them throughout the day. They are not to be visible in class unless approved by the classroom teacher.
Sick Child at School - If your child gets sick or feels sick at school, please remind them that the protocol is to report to the nurse in the office first. She will document symptoms and then inform parents when their child needs to go home. It is important that we are consistent and following protocols. Thank you for your assistance with this.
Now Hiring
Do you know someone looking for a job? We have open positions at BRV. Job postings can be found at: https://www.brv.k12.in.us/page/employment
Certified Positions:
- Agriculture Teacher for 24-25 School Year
Non-Certified Positions:
- Full Time Substitute
- Paraprofessionals (Elementary and Junior/Senior High positions)
Save the Date
- February 7 - PM e-Learning Day (NO Late Start Wednesday)
- February 14 - Late Start Wednesday
- February 15 - FAFSA Completion Event for Seniors at 6:00 pm
- February 19 - No School (President's Day)
- February 21 - Late Start Wednesday
- February 28 - Late Start Wednesday
- March 7 - 8th Grade Parent Night for Class of 2028 at 6:00 pm
- March 25 - March 29 - Spring Break
- April 8 - Asynchronous e-Learning Day (eclipse)
- April 10 - School in Session
- May 23 - Last Student Day
Emily Whaley
Email: emily.whaley@brv.k12.in.us
Location: 4741 Viking Trail, New Castle, IN, USA
Phone: (765) 836-4811