THE NAME'S DRIBBLER...COREY THE DRIBBLER: Students got an early look at tonight's BES Reading Month Halftime Show extravaganza with an assembly today from Corey the Dribbler, a man who achieved his dream of joining the Harlem Globetrotters thanks to hard work and...a book. You and your family owe it to yourselves to stop by tonight's event from 5 to 7 p.m. We've got a ton of FREE fun, and it's open to all of humanity. Be there! #GoBeavers
A BOUNCE OF PREVENTION: By Wednesday, we'll be halfway through Reading Month at BES, and we're probably gonna need to catch our breath. So to recharge for the second half, we're hosting the Reading Month Halftime Show. The jewel in the crown will be former Harlem Globetrotter Corey the Dribbler, a baller with an important message. But we'll also have the BES Art Show with student exhibits; Make-and-Take Origami; a Glow Show Reading; and Basketball Skills Stations with Corey and Mr. Fritz. Plus: Snacks! And Drinks! It's going to be a great night of free fun and it's OPEN TO ANYBODY AND EVERYBODY. Join us Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. #ReadingMonth #HalftimeShow
FEBRUARY STARS: All hail this month's batch of BJSHS Students of the Month, including (l to r) Karli Schonfelder, Gage Spencer, Charlee Martin, Kaydence Eaton, Kolten Keller, Caden Snyder, Marnie Stearns, Dakota Knake, Mercedes Brubaker and Hermes Madurga. (Not pictured: Emma Butcher, Braxtin Ireland and Peyton Thomas.) Congratulations and #GoBeavers!
STAR TIME: Put your hands together for the next round of BES Students of the Month, including (l to r) Harper Hayes, Skyler Pierson, Rylee Garvie, Baron Jimenez Silva, Aubree Favel, Marley Shears, Phoebe Byars, Scarlet Butler and Jaxson Defore. Congrats and #GoBeavers!
LOOK AT THAT PIE FLY! A packed gym, seven particularly ambitious students and one VERY enthusiastic teacher celebrated the end of the BES Kids Heart Challenge the only way that really makes sense - by slamming pies in the face of Principal Shawna Hartwell. In all, BES raised $3,870 in life-saving donations. Some kids took it easy on Hartwell, gently placing the tin of whipped topping in her face as humanely as possible. One or two wound up like a pitcher and really made the pie splatter. But only fifth-grade teacher Jennifer Harris approached it like a pro wrestler diving off the top rope. Congrats to the top fundraisers (Lincoln Shlese, Georgie Carland, Emma Knake, Noah Hansen, Grayson Revis, Gibson Longstreth and Nora Coppola), all the students who took part, and a good-sport principal who always goes well beyond the job description. (And thanks to the BJSHS poms squad for warming up the crowd with a Little Miss Pep reprise.) #GoBeavers
I+E = Q+A: February's edition of the I+E Community Forum series is in the books and (if you couldn't make it in person) preserved for the ages at https://bit.ly/3DjdbZz. Have a look and mark your calendars for the next one on March 27 at 5:30 p.m. at BJSHS. #SuccessStartsByShowingUp
GOTTA BOUNCE: By March 12, we'll be halfway through Reading Month at BES, and we're probably gonna need to catch our breath. So to recharge for the second half, we're hosting the Reading Month Halftime Show. The jewel in the crown will be former Harlem Globetrotter Corey the Dribbler, a baller with an important message. But we'll also have the BES Art Show with student exhibits; Make-and-Take Origami; a Glow Show Reading; and Basketball Skills Stations with Corey & Mr. Fritz. Plus: Snacks! And Drinks! It's going to be a great night of free fun and it's open to everybody in Gladwin County. Join us March 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. #ReadingMonth #HalftimeShow
CELEBRATION TIME!! Join us Wednesday evening while we congratulate our very own STATE wrestling champ Eli Roe and state placer Eric Larson. This celebration will be held between the girls' district basketball games in the Beaverton High School Gym, with an approximate time of 6:45/7:00. If you come to celebrate but plan to stay for the game, please purchase your ticket on GoFan. Otherwise, no ticket is needed. Let's make some noise for these boys!
A GREAT START: Don't sleep on Beaverton Elementary's Kindergarten Roundup, set for Tuesday night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at BES. Get all the news you need to know for your future kindergartener, Young Five or Preschool student. And if you can't make it, you can still enroll your student at any time over at https://www.beavertonschools.net/enroll. #JoinUs
IT'S A PLAN: Beaverton Schools is in the process of developing a new strategic plan and Superintendent Michael Hugan is seeking your input. Read his letter and get involved at https://bit.ly/4bwBuQr.
ROAD TRIP: Join us for an informational meeting regarding the BHS Junior/Senior Class Trip to Washington, D.C. in May, 2026. The meeting will be held Tuesday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the BJSHS cafeteria. At the meeting, parents and students can get details about travel, lodging, trip highlights, fundraising and more. Virtual attendance is an option. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4bjVMwE.
FOR THE GOLD: Best of luck to all our student-athlete state finalists in action this weekend, including bowlers Grace Hoag and Alex Greer and wrestlers Eli Roe and Eric Larson. Play hard, represent us well and #GoBeavers.
FRIENDLY REMINDER DEPT.: Beaverton Schools invites you to join us for the next round of true community dialogue at the I+E community forum series, set for Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the BJSHS Media Center. Though the topic of the evening will be student survey data, we'll also share some other important info and leave plenty of time for Q & A. We will also have childcare available so parents may focus on the meeting. Please let us know you're attending by scanning the code or visiting https://bit.ly/4hlgQ7G. You can also use the form to offer topics, concerns or questions. #SuccessStartsByShowingUp
Mark Grove, 43 minutes ago
Good afternoon, We have a couple of busy weeks hosting Boys and Girls Basketball Districts. The Boys play Monday night at 7pm vs Farwell. Tickets can be purchased for $7 online with GoFan. They can also be purchased with credit card at the door. This is a no cash ticketing event per MHSAA. Passes - League passes, coaches' passes, Beaverton lifetime passes and Beaverton Athletic passes etc... are not to be honored at any tournament per MHSAA. Thank you Mark Grove Athletic Director
JUST RIGHT: First-graders at BES got a fun, hands-on look at basic healthcare today courtesy of CTE's Health Occupations students, several of whom are Beaverton's own. In the Teddy Bear Clinic, youngsters received a stuffed animal and walked through the process of addressing the bears' health challenges with the Health Occs students - everything from infant care to blood pressure. The clinics are designed to train CTE students to deal with patients of all types and illnesses, and to help young kids learn about common medical equipment and feel more comfortable around healthcare settings. #CTEitsWorking
SADDLE UP: Kindergarten Roundup at Beaverton Elementary is coming. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 4 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at BES. Get all the info you need to enroll your future Kindergarten, Young 5 or Preschool student. (Potential preschoolers must be four years old by Sept. 1. Potential kindergarteners must be at least five years old on Sept. 1; however, children who turn five between Sept. 1 and Dec. 1 can enroll at the discretion of their parent or legal guardian.) Please help spread the word, and we'll see you on March 4. #RoundUp
THE BIG BOARD: If you missed Hall of Fame Night last week, you probably also missed the unveiling of our new-and-improved Beaverton Schools Wall of Honor. This massive interactive touch-screen near the gym allows users instant access to the bio of every member of the Athletic Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni. If you can't make it to BJSHS to see it in person, you can also check it out at https://bit.ly/42Z4BJW. It's well worth a look. #BeavertonAlways
SHOWING UP: Beaverton Schools invites you to join us for the next round of true community dialogue at the I+E community forum series, set for Thursday, Feb. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the BJSHS Media Center. Though the topic of the evening will be student survey data, we'll also share some other important info and leave plenty of time for Q & A. We will also have childcare available so parents may focus on the meeting. Please let us know you're attending by scanning the code or visiting bit.ly/4hlgQ7G. You can also use the form to offer topics, concerns or questions. #SuccessStartsByShowingUp
ON TO THE FINALS: In case you missed it, BJSHS student-athletes Eli Roe and Eric Larson punched their tickets to the MHSAA State Wrestling Finals this past weekend. Roe took second in his weight class at the regionals in St. Louis, while Larson brought home fourth place. Both performances were good enough to earn the trip to Ford Field in two weeks. Great job, gentlemen, and #GoBeavers
We will be playing our home boys basketball game tonight vs Shepherd. It is our Hall of Fame night with games starting at 4:30pm.
Thank you
Mark Grove