Viking Nation
Blue River Valley Jr/Sr High School
November 27, 2023
Veterans Day Program
End of First Semester
As we approach the end of the first semester of the 23-24 school year, please keep in mind:
- Final Exams will be December 18th - December 20th (schedule coming soon)
- If a student misses a Final Exam, they can come in on January 3rd to make it up
- Second Semester schedule changes need to be made before Christmas break with Mrs. Clone (lori.clone@brv.k12.in.us)
Thanksgiving Meal
Mrs. Claugh's students made a Thanksgiving meal on Tuesday, November 21st for the staff as part of their course work. They did a wonderful job and was much appreciated by the staff! Mrs. Claugh is pictured below with a couple of those students.
Late Start Wednesday's
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, April 10). 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 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 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).
All Sports Passes
Adult - $75
Adult plus one - $130
Senior (60 years and older) - $50
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. House (cary.house@brv.k12.in.us) or Mrs. Inman (diane.inman@brv.k12.in.us). You can stop by the high school office anytime from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm to purchase a pass.
Follow Us on Social Media
We'd love to have you follow us on Social Media to see all of the great things our teachers and students are doing in and outside of the classroom. #VikingVictories
Blue River Valley Jr/Sr High School
Facebook: Blue River Jr-Sr High SchoolTwitter: @BRVPrincipal
Athletics
Facebook: BRV Athletics
Twitter: @brvathletics
CDL Program at Career Center
Lucas Runion and Zac McAbee are the only two students in the new CDL program at the New Castle Career Center. They have been doing great and are working with the Career Center to recruit students for next year. If your Junior is interested in this program for next year, make sure they let Mrs. Clone (lori.clone@brv.k12.in.us) in January.
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
Non-Certified Positions:
- Assistant Maintenance
- Varsity Softball Coach
- Full Time Substitute
Save the Date
- November 29 - Late Start Wednesday
- December 6 - Late Start Wednesday
- December 13 - Late Start Wednesday
- December 18, 19, 20 - Final Exams
- December 20 - Late Start Wednesday
- December 20 - Last Day of Quarter 2 and Semester One
Emily Whaley
Email: emily.whaley@brv.k12.in.us
Location: 4741 Viking Trail, New Castle, IN, USA
Phone: (765) 836-4811