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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

Here are updates on the status of after-school athletic events for Wednesday, January 10th: All middle school practices are canceled for today. The JPC wrestling QUAD scheduled for today in Beaverton has been postponed. Boy's JV/Varsity basketball game AT Shepherd is taking place as scheduled. All other athletic practices are non-mandatory at this time. Thank you for your patience as we do our best to make the best decisions for the safety and well-being of our community. Go Beavers!

Beaverton Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 due to unsafe road conditions. Please be safe, if you must be on the roads traveling. We will make a decision on evening activities by 1pm.

GRATEFUL: On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we want to thank all of the local folks in blue, none more than Beaverton P.D. Officers Doyle and Cingano, who help keep our campus secure and our kids safe as our School Resource Officers. Whether they're teaching safety lessons in classrooms, conducting home visits or keeping the peace in the hallways, our SROs do an essential job, and they do it very well. Thank you for all you do for our kids every day, officers. #Appreciation #GoBeavers

Tonight's JV and Varsity girls basketball games will be postponed and rescheduled due to road conditions Tuesday, January 9th. All sub-varsity practices are also canceled.

Beaverton Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 due to snowy road conditions and the forecast for more snow throughout the day. Please be safe, if you must be on the roads traveling. We will make a decision on evening activities by 1pm.

'UNSUNG HEROES': It's School Board Recognition Month, and we want to acknowledge the often-difficult and unheralded-yet-essential work done by the Beaverton Board of Education. Check out the full story here: https://bit.ly/48ERD3u. Heartfelt thanks to you all. #GoBeavers

In a thrilling display of precision and skill, Beaverton Senior, Kaelyn Fischer, emerged as a standout performer at the Mid Winter Classic, claiming the prestigious 3rd place. The bowling lanes echoed with the thunderous sound of strikes as Kaelyn navigated the competition with finesse. Her top scores included a 150, 170, 171, and 168. Congrats to all of the bowlers today!

PEACE: This holiday season, try to slow down. Relax. Enjoy 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 2024.

A LITTLE HELP: Parenting can be challenging and hard to navigate, so Beaverton Schools is partnering with the Cook Center for Human Connection to offer families FREE confidential parent coaching. At parentguidance.org, you can connect weekly with a parenting coach and therapist to help navigate the ups and downs with confidence. #GoParents

A SWELL TIME: If your day starts with the now-annual Goof On The Roof and you end up at an All-School Singalong that turns into a teacher talent show, you might be a BES student. And yeah, the big guy showed up. #Cheer