6th Grade: Owne Westling
7th Grade: Cooper Stegeman
8th Grade: Sabian De Vil
REMINDER: Water only is allowed during school hours! This includes lunch period! No energy drinks, coffee, soda, etc.
Bus Changes:
Bus 16 has been merged with other buses, including the following buses: 13, 60, and 53
Bus 11 is Bus 51 until further notice
Important Dates
December 16 - 7th and 8th Grade Band Concert 7:00pm in the Coffin Performance Space
December 18 - 7th and 8th Grade Chorus Concert 7:00pm in the Coffin Performance Space
December 22-January 2 - No School
January 5 - Day 4 in the rotation
January 7 - Early Release Day
January 12-14 iReady Reading Testing in Language Arts Classes
January 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
Janury 21 - Region 10 Information Night for 8th Graders and Their Families 6:00 pm at BJHS
January 29-31 and February 6-7 - Matilda Jr. Performance
February 2-4 - iReady Math Testing in Math Classes
Save the Dates:
March 12, 2026 - Lost Valley Outdoor Day - Volunteers Welcome and More Information to Come in February!
June 16 - 8th Grade Awards Ceremony - 7:00pm at Crooker Theater
Reminder: All laptops will remain at school over the Holiday Break!
Do you have writing and have a story to tell? If so, The Telling Room and BJHS are offering a 12 week workshop for you to work on a narrative writing piece of your choice! This is an opportunity for you to learn from writers, have dedicated time to write, get feedback, and be inspired …… AND published! To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to submit an original piece of writing to Ms. Kinney by December 17. Please see your LA teacher, Ms. Kinney, or Ms. Gilman for details about the submission process and the program!
Sports
7th Girls Bball Practice 2:45-4:00
8th Girls Bball Practice 4:00-5:15
7th Boys Bball Practice 5:15-6:30
8th Boys Bball Practice 6:30-7:45
Cheer Practice 3:00-5:00
Daily Activities and Club List
MONDAY
Creative Writing Club meets in the library from 2:45-4:00
Yearbook Club starting Monday, November 24 in room 317 from the walker bell until 3:30
TUESDAY
Student Council meets from the walker bell until 4:00
Disc Golf 2:45-4:00! See Mr. McNamara for details and to sign up!
Long Distance Running Club 2:45 - 4:00
WEDNESDAY
Civil Rights Team MEETS BEFORE SCHOOL at 7:00 (or when your bus arrives) in room 312
Ping Pong Club meets in room 318 from the walker bell until 3:30
THURSDAY
Outing Club 2:45-4:00
Curtis Memorial Book Mobile onsite during FLEX period
6th Grade Math team - Only members competing in meet will attend the week of Dec 1
8th Grade Math team will start November 6 from the walker bell until 3:30 in room 205. See Mr. Leitzell with questions.
7th Grade Math Team will meet November 20 at the Walker Bell in Mr. Ellis’ room.
FRIDAY
Q&A Club Meets from the walker bell until 3:30