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.
...WITH A BANG: The JV football team started its season with an impressive win over Evart Thursday night, 30-6. The varsity football team heads to Evart tonight for a 7 p.m. showdown and the cross-country squad runs this afternoon at Ogemaw Heights. Seems like a great day to #GoBeavers, but then again, aren't they all?
ATTENDANCE MATTERS: Showing up prepares you to succeed. Skipping out prepares you to struggle.
ICE, ICE BABY: The designation of 'local heroes' kind of comes with the job description for Beaverton Firefighters Phil Andrist and Ryan Tworek. But these true friends of Beaverton Elementary took their popularity to a whole new level today when they brought their truck to BES and started handing out Sno-Cones to every student on the playground. These dudes are just plain clutch, and the community is lucky to have them. Thanks, guys. #SnoBeavers
A WELCOME DISTRACTION: Students at BJSHS were given a hands-on demonstration today of the vey real dangers of distracted and impaired driving. The Save A Life Tour is a comprehensive high impact safe driving awareness program that informs, educates and demonstrates the potentially deadly consequences resulting from poor choices and decisions made by the operator of a motor vehicle. After a video presentation and lecture, students were able to use an interactive simulation to experience the real-life effects of driving while distracted and impaired, learning just how dangerous it can be.
WHAT, ALREADY?! It's hard to imagine only a week into the school year and with the mercury pushing north of 90 degrees(!) today, but Homecoming Week is a scant 21 days away. (Indeed, students begin deciding on the court this week.) Want to make sure you're appropriately geared for Sept. 20's festivities? Head on over to the Beaverton HOCO Spirit Store for a variety of t-shirts and hoodies for the big week; you can also place an order at Create-It in town. Proceeds will benefit the BJSHS Student Government Association, the deadline to order is Sept. 10 at bit.ly/4dB09Ul and #GoBeavers.
SCHOLARSHIP CHASERS: Tenth and eleventh graders, you might qualify for the National Merit Scholarship program. Want to find out for sure? The PSAT/NMSQT test isn't until Oct. 22, but the deadline to sign up is well before that on Sept. 9, so see Mrs. Hargrove today to make it happen and visit bit.ly/3MlhYux to learn more.
COLOR PARADE: It took until Day Four of the school year, but Mrs. Dubbs couldn't hold off her fifth-graders any longer. The art students broke out the water colors and let loose with the splash and flash. As usual, it was a great day to be a Beaver. #vanGoghBeavers
BALLS AND STRIKES: Times have changed, but Phys Ed at BES still involves jumping jacks and push-ups and laps around the gym. But Mrs. Downey's class also features popular attractions like this morning's dodgeball/bowling mash-up known as Knock 'Em Down. Kids defended their own pins while trying to take the opposing team's pins down, and the only guarantee was F-U-N. #GoBeavers
PARKING LOT BACON: Several members of the Class of '25 gathered at BJSHS bright and early this morning for Senior Sunrise, where they enjoyed a tasty breakfast and some high-quality company. They'll reconvene to complete the cycle at the finish line in May with Senior Sunset. #BeavertonAlways
YOUR BIG CHANCE: It's hard to enjoy sports without concessions, right? Well, it's also hard to provide concessions without volunteers. So the Beaverton Sports Boosters is asking friends, fans and family of BJSHS and BES sports to step up and take a turn behind the concession counter this year, and they've made it easier than ever to sign up. Just visit bit.ly/3WQkVrP to choose your sport and date. And thanks. Community spirit is what makes this place special. #GoBeavers
AND HERE...WE...GO: The first day of school is a healthy mix of excitement and energy for everybody involved, so it was great this morning to greet old friends, meet new ones, and settle in for another excellent year of learning. We're so ready for this. #GoBeavers.
TEACHING THE TEACHERS: Students return to class Monday, but teachers, paraprofessionals and administrators have been hard at it all week getting ready. Today, they underwent an all-day professional development session as part of their ongoing training in Restorative Practices, which addresses student behavior by identifying and fulfilling needs; building and repairing relationships; and truly understanding the root causes of adverse behaviors and developing strategies to change them. Today's speaker, Kelvin Oliver, is a renowned expert in the field of Restorative Practices, and he left our staff impressed. "As a staff, we are keenly aware that student behavior is crucial in making our school the best it can be," said BES Principal Shawna Hartwell. "Today's session - and Mr. Oliver's excellent presentation - is another important step in our ongoing progress toward that goal."
DON'T FORGET: Today's the Beaverton Schools Open House for K-12 students and families at BES and BJSHS from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Get to know teachers, schedules, lockers, classrooms and everything else before school kicks off next Monday. Hope to see you there. #GoBeavers
