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Mrs. Bell’s 4th graders are participating in the WQAD Classroom Kindness Challenge. Today they wrote compliments on each person’s pumpkin.
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Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Ackerman’s Buddy Club with our Life Skills and 3rd graders met today to socialize and play board games in the Multi Purpose Room. Spoiler- Mrs. Wilson lost at Go Fish! 🐠
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Mrs. Shipp’s class enjoyed some reading time in the BV Courtyard today to enjoy the beautiful weather and scenery. Now that is my kind of classroom! 🌺🌿🌼🍂
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Congratulations to this year’s BVJH Student Council Officers. President - Elizabeth Backer, Vice President - Ella Thacker, Secretary - Toby Behrends, Treasurer - Ashlyn Ledergerber. Can’t wait to see the great things ahead this year!!!
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Congratulations to our 19/20 BVJH Interact Officers. President-Katelyn Stoller, Vice President-Emma Stabler, Secretary-Kate Salisbury and Treasurer-Annabelle Myong. It is going to be a great year!
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THANK YOU!!!
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Bureau Valley Junior High FFA held its first Lunch Meeting today in Manlius. Thank you to Ms. Johnston for everything you have done to help start this club this year!
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Bureau Valley Elementary had its first STEM Day in Manlius today. Who knew Science, Technology, Engineering and Math could be so much fun!
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The High School Golf Team dropped by Brainstorm for some golfing pointers and fun this afternoon!
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Bureau Valley Elementary had a very busy week this week in Manlius! Thanks to FFA for visiting 3rd Grade to check out their adopted dairy calf and Monarch Butterfly Project!
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BVJH Careers Home Ec class planned, organized, prepared the food, planned a game and invited guests to their Minecraft BBQ this morning. Great job BVJH it was delicious!
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Manlius Fire Protection District received a donation of $400 today from our Hat Day in Manlius! Way to go BV!
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Hat Day was a huge success in Manlius today! Grades 3-12 collected $400 to donate to the Manlius Fire Department in memory of 911. Thanks to all who donated and to all first responders for all they do!
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Congrats to our BVJH Girl’s Softball Team on another win this morning in Mendota! Proof that hard work, determination and team work pays off. Way to go STORM ⚡️🥎⚡️
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Bureau Valley Junior High/Elementary students finished their second week of school today! I’d like to give a HUGE shout out to our Elementary PTO and Junior High Student Council for giving every student a new t-shirt today celebrating our new school year! Storm Proud! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
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Congratulations to Bureau Valley Junior High's first ever Student Council Members!
6th Grade: Lexi Butler, Karlee Dykstra,Presley Guerrero, Abby Jamison, Ashlyn Ledergerber, Emerson Ledergerber, Morgan Mahnesmith and Andrew Roth.
7th Grade: Toby Behrends, Justin Moon, Colin Stabler and Ryan Wasilewski
8th Grade: Elizabeth Backer, Jordan Britt, Josie Edlefson, Blake Helms, Payne Lind and Ella Thacker.
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BVJH 8th grade Social Studies students are learning about Illinois history and geography through a build Illinois activity!
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Congrats to our BVJH Boys Baseball team on their victories tonight against LaSalle. Way to go STORM players and coaches! ⚡️⚾️⚡️
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This morning, August 27, 2019, the school district was made aware of an alleged threat to the school from a student who was not on school grounds. The Bureau County Sheriff's Department was notified immediately. The administration and staff then performed safety protocol steps to ensure the safety of all students and staff in the building. The Sheriff’s department swiftly contained the situation by placing the student into custody. The situation will continue to be monitored by the Sheriff’s department and school administration. The District takes all threats seriously and will continue to investigate any and all allegations to ensure that we provide the safest environment possible for everyone in our district.
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Softball Update - there will be NO practice this Wednesday after our 11:00 Dismissal.