***Attention Beaverton Community***
Fans, including past players, coaches and friends, are invited to join in the last home game celebration for Coach Roy Johnston to be held following the completion of the varsity boys basketball game on Hall of Fame Night Feb. 23. Coach Johnston will retire after 55 years of coaching and 50 years with the Beavers as the winningest coach in Michigan boys basketball history. The celebration will last about 30 minutes. A limited number of tickets will be available for pre-sale in both the Beaverton and Gladwin High School offices starting Monday, February 12th. Ticket sales will start at 4 p.m. the day of the event. Fans may purchase special apparel at coachroy.spiritsale.com. In addition, fans wishing to leave a written message or upload a short video of congratulations may visit beavertonhalloffame.com/members/2010-members/roy-johnston-2. Following the celebration, fans will be able to visit Coach Johnston at the Beaverton Bowl and Lounge. The night's events will be available for streaming at fan.hudl.com/gobeavers.
STAR TIME: It was Student of the Month time again Tuesday at BJSHS, with honors going to (l to r) Bailey Stevens, Jordyn Schultz, Brynn Beebe, Shawn Smith, Christian Burgess and Ty Wicke. Not pictured: Willow Govitz, Ashlynn Krzyzaniak, Glorie Drudge, Adam Krzyzaniak, Wyatt Bordeau and Richard Saylor, Jr. Congrats to all.
OUR SECRET SUPERHEROES: It’s National School Counseling Week, and we need all our mental health and academic counselors to know how much they’re appreciated by students, staff and families. At a time when new, difficult challenges seem to arise every day, they do vital work for our kids, and they make our school a better place through their kindness, compassion and understanding. Thanks to Adam Engwis, Victoria Hodge, Nicole Kowalewski, Toni Maybee, Marsha Shields, Makayla Rhine and Misty Johnson. If you see ‘em, thank ‘em for making our kids feel seen, heard and valued. #NSCW24
GATHER ‘ROUND: Beaverton Schools is exploring implementation of the Junior High Model for curriculum and campus realignment, and we’re hosting three community meetings to share the details with stakeholders and gather feedback. The meetings are set for Feb. 8 at 5:30 p.m.; Feb. 15 at 6 p.m.; and Feb. 29 at 5:30 p.m. All meetings will be held at the BJSHS Media Center. Please visit tinyurl.com/bd3u2xbn to learn more about the process behind this exploration, and please plan to attend one of the meetings to discuss the concept.
HEY, SWEET! BPA students are selling Snicker Grams that can be personalized with a note and delivered to BJSHS or BES students with a full-sized Snickers bar on Valentine’s Day. Families and the community are invited to join in the fun - you can place your order at tinyurl.com/bdfh44rs or scan the code below. Cost is $2 cash or $2.20 with a payment card.
A WORTHY CAUSE: Please join us for Thursday night's boys basketball games versus Pinconning in support of Coaches Vs. Cancer, coordinated by the Beaverton chapter of the National Honor Society. Proceeds from personal donations and student ticket sales will benefit 2020 BHS grad Ashley Jernigan, whose courageous fight with cancer is detailed here: https://bit.ly/3SityJr. Business donations will go to the American Cancer Society. Please give what you can to help. #CoachesVsCancer #BeavertonAlways
HAT TRICK: There was plenty of Beaverton sweat poured into last weekend's Gladiators youth hockey district, which saw the area 10U, 12U and 14U teams sweeping their way to the state tournament. Beaverton players include Weston Eagan, Blake Simpson, Gunner Sarles, Danielle Cornell, Peyton Card, Corbin Harris, Hunter Eagan, Cameron Oard and Parker Woods. Great job and good luck moving on.
LEARN HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE: Join us Monday, Feb. 5 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the BJSHS Media Center for Financial Aid Completion Night. We'll have folks on hand to help complete FAFSA paperwork, scholarship info and pizza. There's a list of things you need to do and bring (including a BIG one with a deadline of this Thursday), so check out the info below or head over to beavertonschools.net/fafsa for all you need to know.
Beaverton Schools will be closed on Friday, January 26, 2024 due to icy back road conditions. If you have to travel this morning, then please do so safely. We will make a decision about evening activities by 1pm.
Go Beavers!
Beaverton Schools will be on a 2 hour delay for Thursday, January 25, 2024 due to icy back road conditions. If you have to travel this morning, then please do so safely.
PUT YOUR HANDS TOGETHER...: Snow days delayed the party, but BJSHS staff celebrated December's Students of the Month this morning. Honorees include, l to r: Ethan Henry, Emily Colvin, Addisyn Barth, Gabe Drudge, Ragen Burgess, Brendan Seguin, Callen Martin and Nicholas Smith. Not pictured: Cole Grzesiak and Kayla Newman. #GoBeavers
AN IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITY: This Wednesday at 8 p.m., Beaverton Schools is partnering with Parent Guidance to give you a no-cost chance to Ask A Therapist. Got burning questions about parenting, relationships or your child's well-being? Submit them anonymously for a live session where a skilled therapist will provide thoughtful, personalized answers to as many questions as possible. Sign up for free at tinyurl.com/k6bt9vft or scan the code below. Gain expert advice, ask questions anonymously and be part of a supportive community.
GRIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT: There's an unusual (some might even say uncomfortable) amount of blue roaming our halls this morning, but that's okay - it's Honolulu Blue. Beaverton staff and students are all in on those hard-hitting Detroit Lions and they aren't shy about showing it. Can't believe we have to wait six whole days for the next win.
#AllGrit #TwoMore #GoBeavers
WELCOME TO BOOMTOWN: Students in Mrs. Sprague's Science class ran a project this week that incorporated not only the chemistry of fireworks, but other areas of study like fire safety, local politics and the economy. Their job was to convince local city leaders of the fictional city of Boomtown (real-life adult volunteers) that they could put on a safe and entertaining fireworks show for the community. #Boom #GoBeavers
VOLUNTEER VITTLES: Every couple weeks, members of the BJSHS chapter of the National Honor Society gather in the cafeteria and package food for Beaverton students who need it. Weekends and days off are tough on some families' food supplies, and the NHS Backpack program helps those kids get through those times until they return to school. Food is supplied by Chartwells. #BeavertonCares #NHS
STAR TIME: Congrats to the fine young folks who comprise the BES Students of the Month for December. They are, l to r: Ryker Brubaker, Jace Johnson, Tucker Blades, Brantley Luebbert, Wyatt Budry, Hazel Marshall, Karsen Keller and Kylie Johnson. Not pictured: TJ Corkins.
All district athletic practices and activities will be cancelled today 1/12/2024. Campus will also be closed Saturday, 1/13/24.
Everyone please stay safe and warm during the upcoming weather event.
Go Beavers!
Beaverton Schools will be closed on Friday, January 12, 2024 due to snowy road conditions and the forecast of a Winter Storm Warning in Gladwin County.
Please be safe, if you must be on the roads traveling. We will make a decision on evening and weekend activities by 1pm.
BORN TO RUN: Big doings at BJSHS today as Senior Tessa Wohlschlegel signed her letter of intent to run at Ferris State University this fall. Tessa - the school's cross country ladies' record holder, state finalist and academic standout - was joined by her parents, Coach Nicki Walters, family and friends for the event. (And her consecutive day running streak stands at 1,258, so yeah, she'll be running later today.) Congrats to Tessa, an absolute lock to succeed in life. #BeavertonAlways
TEACHERS AND WOULD-BE TEACHERS: Beaverton is a regional host in conjunction with several local and state partners for a “Want to be a Teacher?” event aimed at people who are considering this essential career. Whether you’re a current teacher who wants to expand your repertoire or someone who’s entertaining the idea of entering the field, join us at BJSHS Jan. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. to find out what it takes. Several other virtual and in-person options are available for the meeting as well. Register by visiting bit.ly/4akjZ4I or calling 989.386.8625. The session is free; light snacks will be offered. #GoTeachers
