Beaverton Schools -

COLD DAYS, HOT TOPIC: With the winter months closing in, NHS is trying to help folks stay warm with a clothing drive next week. Get the details below and - please - check your closets for items you can donate. #ItAllHelps #Generosity

GOOD TO KNOW: Between now and Election Day, we're going to share some Frequently-Asked Questions relating to the operating millage renewal request. Here's today's, and be sure to check out the video at https://bit.ly/48SgKRw and more info at www.beavertonschools.net/millage.

EVERYONE LOVES A PARADE: The annual BES Halloween Costume Parade lived up to the usual hype today. Check out the full gallery at https://bit.ly/3MosKRa. #GhoulBeavers

GOOD TO KNOW: Between now and Election Day, we're going to share some Frequently-Asked Questions relating to the operating millage renewal request. Here's today's, and be sure to check out the video at https://bit.ly/48SgKRw and more info at www.beavertonschools.net/millage.

MOVING ON: The Beaverton Football squad survived and advanced with Friday’s 34-20 win over Hemlock. The top-seeded Beavers now host McBain this Friday at 7 p.m. with the hopes of grabbing the school’s first-ever football district championship. Join us at C.W. Metzger Field and help them do it. Tickets are $7 and the only place to get them is at https://bit.ly/475DZGB. #GoBeavers

THE LONG RUN: It’s not over just yet for Beaverton Senior Tessa Wohlshlegel, who picked the perfect moment to destroy her PR at Saturday’s Cross Country Regionals in East Jordan. Tessa put up a new school record of 19:45, wrecking her previous career best by 45 seconds and earning ninth place in the region. That was plenty to punch her ticket to the state finals this weekend in Brooklyn. All the info for that race is at https://bit.ly/3MlMjJI and tickets must be bought at https://bit.ly/49hXXPR. Saturday’s race also saw PRs on the boys’ side from Gage Spencer (18:14), Eric Larson (20:18) Brady Lee (24:04) and Alvaro Lozano (24:30). Congrats to all and go get ‘em, Tessa. #GoBeavers

HEY KIDS! FREE HOCKEY! - Youngsters, it's never too late to learn about hockey. In fact, you can get an introduction to the sport for free at "Try Hockey For Fun" on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Gladwin Community Arena. Organizers promise an opportunity to learn about the game in a fun, safe environment with trained coaches. Scan the code below to register.

If your child is interested in trying out hockey, please see the attached flyer.

SPOOKY SERENADE: The BJSHS band surprised BES fifth-graders and kindergarteners with a musical appearance this afternoon, performing several Halloween tunes and sounding great doing it. #GoBeavers

TOURNEY TIME: Our volleyball team marches into the postseason next week from the comfy confines of its own home gym, hosting districts at BJSHS. The action kicks off Monday with Meridian squaring off against Beal City. Play continues with a double-header Wednesday featuring the Beavers versus Farwell and Pinconning versus Monday's winner. The championship will then be played Thursday. Per MHSAA rules, all tickets for the tournament will be sold online only. For tickets and the full schedule go to www.bit.ly/3MgZlbz. #Playoffs #GoBeavers

RUNNING INTO THE POSTSEASON: Our cross country teams travel to East Jordan Saturday to run for the regional championship. All the day's important info can be found here: https://bit.ly/3tKAxSL. Good luck to all our runners; we're with you. #GoBeavers

TICKET TIME: Online tickets for Friday's home district semifinal game against Hemlock are now available for $7 apiece here: https://bit.ly/3Q6ZQ99. Please be aware this is the only method to gain entrance to the game and MHSAA rules prevent us from selling tickets at the gate. The game kicks off at 7 p.m. at C.W. Metzger Field; gates open at 5:30.

PLAYOFF BOUND: For our varsity football team, the regular season is done, but the playoffs are just beginning. Players gathered today to watch the playoff matchup announcements and celebrate another trip to the postseason. But for this first game, they won't travel far as our own C.W. Metzger Field will host the first-round showdown with Hemlock. More info to come, but plan on a big night in Beaverton this weekend. #GoBeavers #Playoffs!

SPARKS IS CANCELED TODAY: Please be advised that the SPARKS afterschool program is canceled for today at both BES and BJSHS.

ONE NIGHT ONLY! The BJSHS Drama Dept. has been hard at work for weeks to bring you "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and it's finally showtime. Join us Friday, Oct. 20 at the Beaverton Activity Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. and donations for admission will be gratefully accepted. #GoodGrief

DON'T FORGET: Our new Parental Involvement series kicks off Thursday, Oct. 19 from 5 to 6 p.m. at BES and we want to see you there. Free childcare will be available. Please plan to join us and win a chance at free Beaverton athletics tickets. #GoBeavers

ON THE BALLOT: On Nov. 7, Beaverton Schools is on the ballot. Please make sure you know the stakes. Video at https://bit.ly/48SgKRw and more info at www.beavertonschools.net/millage. #GoBeavers

THE MAGIC OF SCIENCE, or THE SCIENCE OF MAGIC? Today marked the return of PlastiVan Educator Elizabeth Egan to our Science and STEM classes. The always-entertaining Egan amazed kids with her brand of technical wizardry, leaving plenty of students wondering, "How'd she do that?"

THE BIG GAME: Don't sleep on Saturday's 5 p.m. youth football showdown at home between our 7/8th-grade Beavers and Meridian. At stake: A trip to the JPC/Highland Conference championship next weekend at Northwood University. Come out and support all our youth football teams Saturday at home, starting with 3rd/4th graders at 1 p.m., followed by 5/6th at 3 p.m.. #HomeTeams #GoBeavers

PARENTAL ADVISORY: Our new Parental Involvement series kicks off Thursday, Oct. 19 from 5 to 6 p.m. at BES and we want to see you there. Please plan to join us and win a chance at free Beaverton football tickets. #GoBeavers