IT'S AN HONOR: Classroom achievement is on center stage as BJSHS presents its first semester academic honors for grades 6 through 12. Check out the lists below or head over to beavertonschools.net/honor-roll to see the rosters. Congrats, young learners, and #GoBeavers.
PREPARE TO SUCCEED: Got a high school student getting ready to take the SAT? Our partners at Varsity Tutors are offering three (FREE!) different (FREE!) ways (FREE!) to help students prepare. Students can take a one-day prep course, a four-week prep course or an eight-week prep course to gear up for the big day on April 9. And we should mention that it's free. Head over to bit.ly/3PQ50qa to learn more and sign up.
DON'T FORGET: Beaverton Schools invites you to join us for a true community dialogue at the I+E community forum series on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the BJSHS Media Center. Though the topic of the evening will be behaviors, we'll also share some other important info and leave time for Q & A. 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
MAKE IT, TAKE IT: The BHS chapter of the Business Professionals of America's next fundraiser is something a little different: Its members are hosting a Make-'n-Take Charcuterie Board event Sat., Feb. 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the BAC. You can purchase tickets at $60 each from any BPA member or by contacting Jill Wagner at jwagner@beavertonschools.net. You won't want to miss this unique (and worthwhile) event.
THAT'S OUR DAN: The accolades continue to pour in for former BHS Softball Coach Dan Whitmer, who was lauded by peers and admirers Friday night at his induction into the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame after a standout career of three decades plus. It was a well-deserved honor for Whitmer, a Beaverton Athletics Hall of Famer and all-around excellent human being. Congrats, Dan, and #GoBeavers.
Mrs. Sprague's science class was shocked to learn about static electricity in class today! We got out the Van de Graaff generator to see who was brave. A good time was had by all! Have a great weekend!
SPEAK UP & TAKE PART: Beaverton Schools invites you to join us for a true community dialogue at the I+E community forum series on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the BJSHS Media Center. Though the topic of the evening will be behaviors, we'll also share some other important info and leave time for Q & A. 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
A WORLD OF MERT: Teachers and other school staffers use days designated for professional development to polish old skills and learn new ones. They also pick up critical training for scenarios they hope never come to pass. Today, the BES Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) took a refresher course in CPR and First Aid. MERT members also played out response scenarios, implementing the steps taken in an emergency, including administering automated external defibrillation on a practice dummy. This training goes hand-in-hand with Beaverton Schools' designation as the only certified Michigan HEARTSafe School in Gladwin and Clare Counties. #Prepared #HEARTsafe
IMMORTALIZE YOUR PARENTAL PRIDE: Parents, if you're looking for a way to leave a lasting message for your Class of '25 graduate, few things endure like a senior ad in the school yearbook. Check for an email that was sent to parents Jan. 17 or contact Allison Grice at algrice@beavertonschools.net for more details.
Good morning. We want to share some important information with parents, guardians, school staff and the community regarding a threat made by a student toward a fellow student and our process in resolving the issue. First, please know that all students are completely safe and conducting business as usual this morning in both buildings. School administrators were made aware of a threat yesterday afternoon. The threat was assessed per school safety protocols and the student making the threat was suspended. Following established school safety procedures, there was a heightened police presence at both schools this morning; this was out of an abundance of caution and the school day began without incident. Our safety team, which includes administrators, law enforcement and school counselors, continues this morning to work through the process to determine next steps and assess not only the threat itself, but the efficiency of our actions in response, as is standard operating procedure in such situations. We appreciate the thorough work our staff and partners in law enforcement have done to ensure the continued safety of students and staff.
Beavers Student section and Pep Band cheered the Beavers teams on to a victory against Farwell tonight!
STAYIN' ALIVE: Seventh-graders at BJSHS got a quick lesson in the art of saving a life on Friday as MyMichigan Community Educator Zach Krahner ran through an intro course on CPR. Krahner was peppered with great questions and what-ifs by a respectful but engaged audience. #Lifesavers #GoBeavers
BJSHS Announcements: January 9, 2025
BJSHS Announcements: January 8, 2025
STAR TURN: Say hi to the BJSHS Students of the Month for December, from l to r: Ragen Burgess, Kenlynn Nau, Addisyn Barth, Harper Pollard, Zoey Brown, Jace Gasche, Logan Klimkiewicz, Dalton Dull and Emma Sherman. Not pictured: Tommie Murrell, Cayden Poole-Demoines, Emma Churchfield, Sophia Swinson and Hailie Maka. Congrats and #GoBeavers.
SEASON'S GREETINGS: This holiday season, try to slow down. Relax. Enjoy the time with your loved ones. And...breathe. Your friends at Beaverton Schools thank you for helping make our successes possible this year, and we wish you a prosperous and joyful 2025. Classes resume on Jan. 6.
While our students were excited to perform in their play this afternoon, we have decided to cancel due to the current road conditions. More information will come at a later date for the rescheduled performance. Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe!
"THAT GIRL IS TOTALLY OFF HER TUFFET": Don't even think about missing the BJSHS Drama Dept.'s play "Doc, Doc...Goose!" this Sunday, Dec. 15 at the BAC. It's gonna be a wild show, as BES students can attest; they got a sneak preview this afternoon. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show, and tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for students, veterans and young children.
A MAJOR DEAL: Beaverton math teacher Kossi Komlassan woke up a Captain in the Michigan Army National Guard this morning, but he'll go to bed with a new title. BJSHS was the ceremonial site for Komlassan's promotion to Major this afternoon, and he was surrounded by his family, his lieutenant colonel and the entire sophomore class he instructs every day. As Operations Officer for the 119th Field Artillery Regiment - AKA the Red Lions - Komlassan knows all about leadership, commitment and getting the job done well, and it was a proud day for the entire district.. Check out the video of the ceremony at https://t.ly/Vyz6r. Congratulations, Major. #Respect #GoBeavers
SEEING STARS: We're proud to introduce to you the BJSHS Students of the Month: Nevaeh Walters, Trixie Kingry, Natrisha Watters, Jaelyn Giner, Kylie Wentz, Ethan Henry, Caroline Ogendahl, Harmony Simpson, Piper Carland and Ace Carter. Not pictured: Jonah "Devonte" Jehnzen, Kara Hannahs, John Walgren and Emily Harris. Congrats and #GoBeavers
