Beaverton Junior/Senior High School -

STAR SALUTE: It's Student of the Month time again at BJSHS. Congrats to (l to r) Harlie Lamson, Audrey Andrist, Brady Armstrong, Ace Carter, Reese Roggentine, Riley Sprague, Eluna King and (not pictured) Grant Willsie and Dominick Schatten.

MATTERS LOCAL AND COSMIC: Interesting times at BJSHS this morning. Students (led by the BHS Marching Band) gathered in the hall to well-wish state finalists Kaelyn Fischer (bowling) and Eli Roe and Leland Love (wrestling). Meanwhile in P.E. class, they broke out the black lights and partook in Beaverton's first-ever session of Cosmic Badminton. #TotallyRadical

STATE-BOUND: Three Beavers are representing our school and our community this weekend in state finals competition, including senior Kaelyn Fischer, who competes in the girls' bowling finals in Muskegon Saturday morning. (Details: tinyurl.com/yw8ykyf9.) Meanwhile, on Friday, freshmen Eli Roe and Leland Love continue their quest for gold in the MHSAA state wrestling finals at Ford Field in Detroit. (Details, including streaming options and real-time updates: tinyurl.com/3nnssxhp.) Go get 'em, Beavers. Your school is proud. #Finalists

GEARING UP: Wednesday's New Learners Info Night event (6 p.m. at BES) is almost here, and we'd love to see two things: A robust turnout and a snap of your new student in our Signing Day Photo Booth. Join in and your kiddo could win one of those highly coveted B Shirts.

A TEACHABLE OPPORTUNITY: If you're considering teaching as a career, there's still time to take advantage of the opportunity for free tuition through the Talent Together program. The current application window closes March 3, so this is your last chance to seize the opportunity for free tuition in areas such as initial teacher certification, ESL endorsement, Special Education and more. Talent Together is hosting online sessions to explain the whole program; you can sign up at bit.ly/3ORrF5m. #GoTeachers #GoBeavers

NEW LEARNERS: Beaverton Elementary Schools is accepting applications for enrollment for the 2024-25 school year and will host a New Learners Info Night Feb. 28 to introduce families to the school. “Because we offer more than kindergarten for young learners at Beaverton, we wanted to open the process up to students who may be better suited for our preschool or our Young Fives program,” said BES Principal Shawna Hartwell. “That’s why we’re expanding the traditional Kindergarten Roundup event to include those younger ages as well.” The New Learners Info Night, set for 6 p.m. on Feb. 28 at BES, will offer families a chance to hear about the different programs, meet with staff and tour the facilities. Hartwell said Beaverton’s growing preschool program is one reason behind the event, but not the only one. “Next fall, in addition to our three kindergarten classes and our preschool and Young Fives classes, we plan to offer an additional preschool opportunity,” she said. “Working with families earlier in the process will help ensure that each student is placed in the best position to succeed as they begin their careers here at Beaverton Schools.” Hartwell said families are welcome to enroll at the district anytime by visiting beavertonschools.net/enroll or calling 246-3020. “This event is a great way for young students and their families to get to know the staff and the school,” she said. “Once they’re enrolled, we’ll follow up with student assessments to determine the appropriate starting point for them in our school. It’s all designed to provide the best learning environment possible for new students at this crucial juncture of their development.”

REMINDER: Our excellent Parent Involvement Night series continues Wednesday at 5 p.m. at BES with guest speaker Sarah McCurdy from the Clare-Gladwin Great Start Collaborative. Her topics will include "How to Help Your Child Handle Emotions" and "Communication Between Children and Parents." Free childcare and free pizza will also be available and one family will win tickets to a BJSHS athletic event. All families are welcome to join us.

SO MUCH DRAMA! - A trio of Beavers took their Forensics skills to MSU's Spartan IE Invitational Saturday and performed very well, with Olivia Smith and Ashlynne Krzyzaniak earning 4th place in Duo 9/10 and Ford Kingry coming up just short in an ultra-competitive Informative 9/10. Great job, team. And while we're on the subject of the performing arts, auditions for the spring Madrigal Dinner Theatre are under way this week. See the flier below for details and c'mon out and join the fun. #Drama #GoBeavers

SWEET TOOTH? - There's a lot going on Friday night at BJSHS, but you won't want to sleep on the Student Council Bake Sale. Donations for baked goods at the basketball games vs. Gladwin will be used to help fund field trips for seventh- and eighth-grade students, as well as the ninth grade prom.

SWAG SALE: The BJSHS chapter of the Business Professionals of America is hosting a swag sale during Tuesday's basketball games (and Little Miss Pep performance) versus Evart. Stop by and boost your style.

NEW LEARNERS UNITE! We used to call it Kindergarten Roundup, but that really doesn't begin to explain how much we offer and how far it reaches. Whether your youngster is ready for Preschool, Young Fives or Kindergarten, join us Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. at BES for New Learners Info Night. We'll discuss everything you need to know and do to join our happy BES family as well as tour the building and answer all questions. (And if you want to go ahead and just enroll your child of any age right now, that's fine as well - go to beavertonschools.net/enroll to get started.) #TheFutureIsBright #GoBeavers

Please review the link below for a friendly reminder of our school policy on personal electronic devices. While this has been going quite well, we are noticing a slight increase in usage and would like to be proactive in seeking your support. If you have any questions, you may contact the main office at (989) 246-3020. Thank you for your continual cooperation! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hBRgz1zG5O1klv8qk5zPPa1fCjveoYRUXqf0t6dsCq4/edit?usp=sharing

Count day, February 14, 2024, is an important occasion for our school as it helps us accurately account for attendance ensuring that we receive the necessary resources to support our students’ education effectively. To celebrate this day and to express our gratitude for the dedication of our students and staff, Chartwells has generously offered to provide cookies to everyone! We believe that this small gesture will not only add a touch of sweetness to the day but also serve as a token of appreciation for the hard work and commitment demonstrated by our entire school community. We are immensely grateful to Chartwells for their generosity and continuous support in making our school environment a warm and welcoming place for all. Thank you for your ongoing support and involvement in our school community. We look forward to celebrating count day together with our delicious cookies!! Warm Regards, Beaverton Jr./Sr. High School Staff

BEST OF THE BEST: The wait is over. Find out who made the list of BHS Top Ten graduates for the class of '24 at https://youtu.be/yCiBZlTC13E. Congratulations to all; enjoy this well-earned moment. #BeavertonAlways #Top10

BJSHS Announcements: February 9, 2024.

WATCH THIS SPACE: Put your phone on mute, pop some corn and get comfortable. Big news coming Tuesday. #Top10 #BeavertonAlways

INVOLVEMENT: Our excellent Parent Involvement Night series continues Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. at BES with guest speaker Sarah McCurdy from the Clare-Gladwin Great Start Collaborative. Her topics will include "How to Help Your Child Handle Emotions" and "Communication Between Children and Parents." Free childcare and free pizza will also be available and one family will win tickets to a BJSHS athletic event. All families are welcome to join us.

That's a lot of chocolate! Our junior high students are once again selling World's Finest Chocolate bars to raise money for spring field trips to the Loon's and Mackinac Island! See one of our 7th or 8th grade students soon! It's the best chocolate!

BJSHS Announcements: February 8, 2024.

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.