LAST CALL: School's out, but we still need to recognize the BES Students of the Month for May. Kudos to Jacob Lashuay, Presley Szukhent, Harper Wirth, Tanner Yott, Aryanna Whittenhagen and Conar Coppola. Not pictured: Athena Tiffin and Alexis Watters. Congrats to all and #GoBeavers.
ROBOT CAMP: The BeaverTech Robotics team is looking for students in grades 6 through 12 who are interested in attending a FREE robotics summer camp July 14-17 at Central Michigan University. Transportation will be provided. For more information, email contact@beavertechrobtics.org or visit beavertechrobotics.org.
A FAIR FIELD AND NO FAVOR: The BES PTO does great work for our school year-round, but the annual PTO Spring Field Day is a direct, bright, loud reminder of its impact. Today, BES kids took over Metzger Field with running, jumping and seemingly every fun activity you could imagine. Make no mistake: We have no shortage of fun from August through May, but nothing inspires more smiles than this special day. #ThankYouPTO #GoBeavers
WHAT GOES UP...: Unofficial Beaverton Schools Rule: You can't close out sixth grade without shooting off rockets. The time-honored practice brought a couple of celebrity teachers (Brian Rise and Scott Wagner) out of retirement to lend a hand. Many rockets were launched, and some were even found after they parachuted back to terra firma. But the unimpeachable mix of screaming blastoffs, a beautiful May morning and the last week of school made the experience absolutely perfect for participants. #IThinkItsGonnaBeALongLongTime
ENDINGS...AND BEGINNINGS: Pretty big day on the graduation scene today. We had the seniors take that last walk as students through BES, earning high fives from future classes. Then we held our Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony, where we honored the Class of 2029 as they said farewell to junior high. You can view the Senior Walk at https://bit.ly/44NheZF and the Eighth-Grade Promotion Ceremony at https://bit.ly/43skHdR; be advised that there is no audio until the program begins. Congrats to all and #GoBeavers.
YOU'VE GOT OPTIONS: If you can't make it to the BJSHS graduation Thursday or Honors Night the previous evening, feel free to join in on our stream via our YouTube channel. You can catch Honors Night on Wednesday and Commencement Thursday at 6:55 p.m. each night at https://bit.ly/4256sc3?r=qr or by scanning the code. #BeavertonAlways
SHOOTING STARS: Meet the BES Students of the Month: Vanessa Komlassan, McKinley McCann, Weston Eagon, Charlie Shears, Mason Krahner, RJ Garvie, Ken Becker and Aralynn Daugherty. Missing from the photo is Cordell Shears. Congratulations and #GoBeavers.
BREAKAWAYS AND GETAWAYS: It was a weekend of fun for BJSHS. On Friday, the soccer and track teams held their spring sports mashup fundraiser at Metzger Field. Then on Saturday, the eighth-graders descended upon Mackinac Island and got an eyeful of Michigan history in the annual school trip. The Class of '29 pushed through the less-than-amazing weather to enjoy a great day of fun and learning. #GoBeavers
DIGESTED TREASURE: Students in BES' fifth-grade science classes are concluding their bird studies this week by investigating what owls eat - and how they separate the useful stuff from the waste. So when it came time Monday to dissect owl pellets, there were a few wrinkled noses, but the oohs and ahhs were nearly unanimous. As the kids rummaged through the digested skeletal remains of mice, rabbits and other rodents, one of our favorite educational truisms held strong: Science is cool. #GoBeavers
STAR TURNS: Say hello to the BJSHS Students of the Month, including Lillian Griswold, Shaye Dull, Jo Corlew, Alyra Krezenski, Logan Corrigan, Brooke Corlew, Cameron Greer, Reese Mishler, Evan Elliot, Hope VanTiem, Easton Hess and Mason Wentz. Not pictured: Hali Rider, Hailie Maka, Zoey Brown and Callen Martin. Congrats to all and #GoBeavers.
THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE: If you can't make it to graduation next Thursday, feel free to join in on our stream via our YouTube channel. You can catch Honors Night on Wednesday and Commencement Thursday at 6:55 p.m. each night at https://bit.ly/4256sc3?r=qr or by scanning the code. #BeavertonAlways
POWERED UP: Congratulations to BJSHS senior Lincoln Stoike, who is receiving a five-year electrician's apprenticeship through the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 692. Lincoln signed on the dotted line this morning at a ceremony at BJSHS that included friends and family. #Wired #Proud
ON A POSITIVE VOTE: It was Election Day today for next year's student government at BJSHS, as grades 5 through 11 did their part to participate in democracy. Our returning champions were the qualified volunteers running the show to make the experience as official-feeling as possible, so special thanks to these election experts for making it all work: Judy Brubaker, Vicki Richardson, Katery Stoike, Shelle Brubaker, Deb Bergman, Kerry Lang and Constance Thurlow-White. #DemocracyBJSHSStyle
HOOT LOOP: By now, we know the drill at BES. Every year about now as we study our way through bird season, we get a return visit from the owl-expert husband-and-wife team of Joe and Barb Rogers of the Wildlife Recovery Association. As usual, the Rogerses brought several feathered friends with them, along with a ton of owl knowledge for the kids. And as usual, it was flat-out excellent. #WhatAreYouLookingAt
DENTAL HEALTH: The Mobile Dentist bus is making a return trip to Beaverton Schools for students on May 16, 19 and 20. Parental consent forms are being sent home and are also available in the school offices. Call 989.921.4393 for more information.
AVAST, YE MATEY: The BJSHS Drama and Music Departments will host their annual Madrigal Dinner Theatre production Friday, May 16 at 6 p.m. at the BAC. Students have been working hard on 'Bob Bados, A Pirate Tale' and for one night only, you can eat, listen and enjoy the results. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and veterans, and $10 for kids 12 and under. You can get tickets by contacting Mr. Grifhorst at jgrifhorst@beavertonschools.net; Kate Smith at coach.mrs.smith@gmail.com; or any Drama or Band member. Catering will be provided by Big R's Hogs and Dogs. #OneNightOnly #GoBeavers
NOT TO BE MISSED: On May 16, get ready for the spring sports collision you didn’t know you needed. But you do. Join us as the BJSHS Soccer and Track & Field teams square off, with action starting at 5 p.m. at Metzger Field. This is most definitely a #GoBeavers situation.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Now that nice weather had shown up two days in a row (!), it made for the perfect setting for the annual Fifth-Grade Track & Field Day at Metzger Field today. In addition to the hometown Beavers, the event showcased the talents of fifth-graders from Farwell, Harrison, Clare and Gladwin in a crazy variety of challenges, from the traditional dashes and relays to atypical entries like the obstacle course, the football throw and rope jumping. The common thread in all the events was F-U-N, and the support and sportsmanship among athletes and fans made it an excellent day. #GoBeavers
THE RIGHT ANGLE: You might have noticed a couple more military vehicles than usual on campus this morning. Geometry teacher and Michigan Army National Guard Maj. Kossi Komlassan explains: "I wanted to demonstrate the applications of the geometric concepts we had been discussing in class this semester, so I asked the soldiers from B/1-182d FAR in Bay City to bring the M142 (HIMARS) and radios for hands-on learning. The students can now see how mathematical concepts like distance, angles and probability are applied in Field Artillery operations. The students also spent time learning about loading radios, artillery employment and how to cook a delicious meal while on mission."
THE RIGHT NOTE: Don't forget about the BES Spring Music Concert Thursday in the gym. We've got Grades K and 1 performing at 1:30 p.m.; Grades 2 and 3 at 5:30 p.m.; and Grades 4 and 5 at 6:45 p.m. Come on down and see how hard the kids have been working and #GoBeavers.
