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REVENGE OF THE PUMPKIN PAINTERS: As you're making your way around our fair town in the weeks to come and you see those brilliantly-decorated pumpkins lining the streets, be advised that BJSHS and BES students are the artists behind at least some of that inspired artwork. They spent the week with paintbrushes in hand, splashing on their best designs to help decorate the city for Halloween. #GhoulBeavers

THE STARS HAVE ALIGNED: An outstanding batch of youngsters at BES were recognized this afternoon as Students of the Month for September. These luminaries include Finnigan McCann, Ryan Pierson, Maggie Lang, Ellie Gasche, Charles Meier, Chloe Elizardo, Eleanor Drudge, Xyon Pawlowski and Alexis Yott. Congrats to all and #GoBeavers.

BRIGHT, SHINY STARS: We held our first Students of the Month recognition this morning at BJSHS, paying tribute to these standouts for the month of September: Anthony "Ben" Griffin, Grant Willsie, Mackenzie Porter, Aliah Cook, Matt Wagner, Elizabeth Whitfield, Brooke Onweller, Izzy Dodman, Lilyahna Avila, EllieMay Palmer, Cheyenne Smith, Libby McKimmy, Cheyenne Coppes and Shawn Smith. #GoBeavers

"HOW MANY PEOPLE IN HERE HAVE A DREAM?" That was one of the easier questions put to BJSHS students today by Corey Warren, Jacque Liebner and their crew from STR8TALK, a powerful combination of tough personal testimony and music designed to open young peoples' eyes to the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Sometimes funny, sometimes tragic, but always compelling, Warren shared his journey through heroin and alcohol addiction as a teenager who seemingly had a great life, warning observers that he once sat in a gym listening to a presentation just like this one - quite certain that it didn't apply to him. Eventually, he found himself near death, facing decades in prison for armed robbery, and alone. Today, at 35, he uses his recovery to help others facing those demons as well as showing young people how to avoid them. The STR8TALK crew shook the gym with its music with a message, making an important impression on our kids. #GoBeavers #STR8TALK

GIVE THE BAND A HAND: We can’t let Homecoming fade too far into the rearview without recognizing the outstanding showing by the BHS Marching Band - present and past, current and alumni, one-timers and all-timers. We mean it. You pulled together under a steady confluence of impossible circumstances and made your school and community proud, and you’ll never know what it meant to have you represent the B the way you did Friday night. Thank you. #BeavertonAlways #SmallButMighty

PARADING AROUND: Before it rained for the first time since who knows when (really, Mother Nature?), we all enjoyed a lovely parade this afternoon. While you're waiting for the game to begin with its weather-delayed 7:50 p.m. start, enjoy our full photo gallery at www.beavertonschools.net/hoco24 and #GoBeavers.

BEAVERS ASSEMBLE: If you're of the opinion that kids should have fun, today's Homecoming Assembly should've put a smile on your face. Between the coronation of Bryar Pollard and Lincoln Stoike as the respective Queen and King, the madcap modified game of musical chairs and the lung-shredding yell-down, it was nothing but F-U-N. More to come, but here's a look at today's action. And oh yeah: #GoBeavers #HOCO24

RED-HANDED: The high-fives were flying this morning as elementary students got a front-door greeting from Varsity and JV football players who encouraged the youngsters to join in the after-school Homecoming festivities and fun. They might've also mentioned something about #GoBeavers. #HOCO24

WHO WON? HUMANKIND, THAT'S WHO! Spirit Week is building strong toward tomorrow's Homecoming Parade and Game, but today's first-ever Powderpuff Volleyball showdown between Team Fly (varsity volleyball) and the Mud Dogs (varsity football) was an excellent warm-up as, shall we say...a contrast in styles. You can catch a replay of the match and see who came out ahead on the scoreboard at t.ly/H3uIj, but rest assured players and fans alike had a great time and one clear winner was the Student Government Association, which sold tickets as a fundraiser. #GoBeavers

PROGRAMMING ALERT: Join us LIVE today at 11:30 a.m. on the Beaverton Schools YouTube channel for the Powderpuff showdown between the volleyball and football teams. It's no holds barred for Spirit Week bragging rights, so tune in at https://t.ly/THbHA and catch all the action, and, of course, #GoBeavers.

YOU HAVE OPTIONS! And they're really good options. High Schoolers, we want to make sure you plan to attend the Set Your Course Info Night @ Beaverton next Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. in the Media Center. Our presenters will lay out all the ins and outs of your potential career and educational pathways, including CTE, Dual Enrollment and Early College. What are they? What's required from students and families? Can students actually graduate from high school with a two-year college degree or skilled trades certification? (Spoiler alert: Yes.) Are these options really free for participating students? (Spoiler alert: Yes.) All three programs represent excellent and affordable ways for you to get a jump on college, a career or both at no cost to families. Please plan to join us for an informative introduction that may just provide exactly what your son or daughter needs to launch a satisfying, successful career. If you have any questions, please reach out to Misty Johnson at mjohnson@beavertonschools.net. See you then! #SetYourCourse

SCHEDULE BUMP: Parents and fans, please be advised that the Middle School Volleyball matches against St. Louis set for Tuesday, Sept. 24 at BJSHS will now start an hour later than originally planned, beginning at 6 p.m. and #GoBeavers.

WE'VE GOT SPIRIT, YES WE DO: Post Malone and a Traffic Cone. A Construction Worker and a Subway Surfer. As Homecoming Fever reached its midway point Wednesday, student creativity climbed to a new peak on Rhyme Without Reason Day. Check out our full gallery and take the quiz at beavertonschools.net/hoco24 and see if you can match the theme with the players in the photos. #GoBeavers #HOCO24

THE SPIRIT IS STRONG: Spirit Week is alive and well and making a serious impact on fashion in Beaverton. At BJSHS this morning, the halls swelled with every imaginable sports team's colors and designs for Jersey Day. Meanwhile, BES students took those of us old enough to remember Olivia Newton John and headbands on a nostalgia-fueled trip through Workout Day. #LegWarmers #GoBeavers

Good afternoon. This is Michael Hugan, superintendent of Beaverton Schools. I am calling you in order to verify our district’s alert system. At this time, there is no school closure, delay, or emergency, however, in the future, we will use this system in order to communicate such alerts to our school community. Thank you, and please enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Good Afternoon, Beaverton. Our schools are committed to the safety and education of all of our students and staff. We also want to clearly communicate with parents about safety procedures and precautions. This afternoon's lockdown training in both buildings was a critical thinking drill with staff & students. In order to remember training and/or information, it helps if you see it, hear it, AND do it. The students & staff need to perform the drills to understand what they can do. Having this in mind, we need to make sure that all our faculty, staff, and students are prepared when facing a crisis situation. This was a collaborative effort between Beaverton Schools and the Beaverton City Police Department. We ask that you discuss today's drill with your children and let us know if any follow-up is needed. We understand that it can be disheartening and scary for parents to discuss this topic with their kids, especially the youngest ones. Thank you for your understanding and please feel free to call either building if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Michael Hugan, Superintendent

TRYIN' TO MAKE HIS WAY HOME: Join the Class of '27 Saturday night at Metzger Field for Movie Night. The fundraiser will feature food, fun and a feature film about a dude trying to phone home - "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" on the big screen. Tailgating begins at 7 p.m. and the show follows at 8. Proceeds benefit the sophomore class. Obviously, this is a #GoBeavers situation.

HOCO NEED-TO-KNOW: With Homecoming fast approaching on Sept. 20, there's lots to know, so here we go. The theme is Hollywood Movies and the parade lines up at 4 p.m. at BES for a 5 p.m. start; enter from the M-18 south entrance. A community tailgate will follow in the stadium parking lot. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Questions? Want to participate or help? Contact Erica Sprague at esprague@beavertonschools.net. Your Homecoming Court consists of freshmen Lily Avila and Eric Sherman; sophomores Isabelle Dodman and Christian Burgess; juniors Hope VanTiem and Jake Wolfe; and seniors Miranda Hess, David Abreu, Kara Perras, Lincoln Stoike, Bryar Pollard and Payton Corrigan. It goes without saying, but #GoBeavers.

ATTENDANCE MATTERS: Showing up prepares you to succeed. Skipping out prepares you to struggle.

ATTENDANCE MATTERS: Showing up prepares you to succeed. Skipping out prepares you to struggle.