RED-HANDED: The high-fives were flying this morning as elementary students got a front-door greeting from Varsity and JV football players who encouraged the youngsters to join in the after-school Homecoming festivities and fun. They might've also mentioned something about #GoBeavers. #HOCO24
WHO WON? HUMANKIND, THAT'S WHO! Spirit Week is building strong toward tomorrow's Homecoming Parade and Game, but today's first-ever Powderpuff Volleyball showdown between Team Fly (varsity volleyball) and the Mud Dogs (varsity football) was an excellent warm-up as, shall we say...a contrast in styles. You can catch a replay of the match and see who came out ahead on the scoreboard at t.ly/H3uIj, but rest assured players and fans alike had a great time and one clear winner was the Student Government Association, which sold tickets as a fundraiser. #GoBeavers
PROGRAMMING ALERT: Join us LIVE today at 11:30 a.m. on the Beaverton Schools YouTube channel for the Powderpuff showdown between the volleyball and football teams. It's no holds barred for Spirit Week bragging rights, so tune in at https://t.ly/THbHA and catch all the action, and, of course, #GoBeavers.
YOU HAVE OPTIONS! And they're really good options. High Schoolers, we want to make sure you plan to attend the Set Your Course Info Night @ Beaverton next Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. in the Media Center. Our presenters will lay out all the ins and outs of your potential career and educational pathways, including CTE, Dual Enrollment and Early College. What are they? What's required from students and families? Can students actually graduate from high school with a two-year college degree or skilled trades certification? (Spoiler alert: Yes.) Are these options really free for participating students? (Spoiler alert: Yes.) All three programs represent excellent and affordable ways for you to get a jump on college, a career or both at no cost to families. Please plan to join us for an informative introduction that may just provide exactly what your son or daughter needs to launch a satisfying, successful career. If you have any questions, please reach out to Misty Johnson at mjohnson@beavertonschools.net. See you then! #SetYourCourse
SCHEDULE BUMP: Parents and fans, please be advised that the Middle School Volleyball matches against St. Louis set for Tuesday, Sept. 24 at BJSHS will now start an hour later than originally planned, beginning at 6 p.m. and #GoBeavers.
WE'VE GOT SPIRIT, YES WE DO: Post Malone and a Traffic Cone. A Construction Worker and a Subway Surfer. As Homecoming Fever reached its midway point Wednesday, student creativity climbed to a new peak on Rhyme Without Reason Day. Check out our full gallery and take the quiz at beavertonschools.net/hoco24 and see if you can match the theme with the players in the photos. #GoBeavers #HOCO24
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
