Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Week of October 30

The +10 Mindset - Collin College Counselor
Miss Garza, Collin College counselor,
 helps senior, Sydney Johnson, navigate
the college application process.

This year we are very excited to have an additional counselor at the high school.  Ms. Garza is a college admissions counselor for Collin College, and she is on the BRHS campus on Thursdays and Fridays for one specific purpose, to meet with and advise Blue Ridge High School students and parent on the college application process.

This position is funded 100% by Collin College, and Ms. Garza's role includes educating parents and students about the entire college admissions process, preparing for SAT/ACT/TSI tests, selecting the best college for your child's career pathway, navigating the scholarship process, completing the FAFSA, and bringing college representatives to Blue Ridge ISD.    We are very excited about the prospects that she and her position bring to Blue Ridge ISD.

If you would like to visit with Ms. Garza, we invite you to contact the high school, or Mrs. Kay to set up a meeting with her to learn more.  At Blue Ridge ISD, our goal is to prepare every student to be successful on the college and career goal of their choosing, and we are glad that Ms. Garza is a part of this plan.



CONGRATULATIONS LADY TIGER VOLLEYBALL
DISTRICT CHAMPIONS


The Lady Tigers have clinched the District Championship and will begin playoffs next week.
Congratulations to the girls, Head Coach Rick Bailey, and assistant coaches Greg Morrison and Alli Eales


Congratulations to Alex Branscome
for advancing to State in Cross Country
CONGRATULATIONS to
Alex Branscome for making it to State in Cross Country.

Blue Ridge Cross Country team under the leadership of Head Coach Terra Mathers and Asst. Coach Courtney Christenson had a great representation in the Class 2A Region II Cross Country.  Ellery Martin ran as an individual and had a strong finish. The boys cross country team, having placed 2nd at district, competed as a team placing 7th out of 21 teams. The team consisted of Jacob Duncan, Jared Stroman, Alex Branscome, Utah Porath, Armando Jurado, Armando Garcia, and David Alas.  Alex Branscome qualified for state with an 11th place finish with a time of 18:37.  He will compete in Round Rock on November 4, 2017. The future is bright for Blue Ridge Cross Country. Congratulations Blue Ridge Tigers!!




Upcoming Events
Thank you Blue Ridge Fire Dept
for teaching our kids about your work.

  • Fri, Oct 27 - HS Football vs Trenton HOME (SENIOR NIGHT)
  • Thu, Nov 2 - 7th FB vs Muenster (AWAY)
  • Sat, Nov 4 - HS BB vs Whitewright at 3 p.m. (AWAY)
  • Sat, Nov 4 - Murder Mystery at BRHS at 6 p.m.
  • Mon, Nov 6 - 2nd 6 Weeks Formative Assessment Week Begins
  • Mon, Nov 6 - Blue Ridge Alliance Meeting at BRISD Admin Building at 6:00 p.m.
  • Tue, Nov 7 - HS Girls BB vs Community AWAY 6 p.m.
  • Thu, Nov 9 - JV & JH FB vs. Celeste HERE
  • Fri, Nov 10 - End of 3 Week Grading Period
  • Fri, Nov 10 - Veterans Day Assembly at BRHS Gym at 2 p.m.
  • Fri, Nov 10 - HS FB vs Celeste at 7:30 AWAY
  • Sat, Nov 11 - Boys BB vs Bonham at 10 a.m. HERE
  • Sat, Nov 11 - Girls BB vs Callisburg at 12 p.m. AWAY






Calendars
District Calendar
Elementary School Calendar
Middle School Calendar
High School Calendar



The Baseball Dugouts, Pressbox, and Backstop
have been removed to make way for new construction.
Baseball Field Project is Underway
As part of the district's goal to provide every student with the best facilities, the district is in the process of updating the baseball field.  Currently demolition is under way, and construction of new dugouts, backstop and fences will begin soon.  The expected time of completion is the end of the year.  We are very excited to provide our students with first class facilities.

Your Input Matters
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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Week of October 23

The +10 Mindset - Tiger Band Excellence

The Tiger Band's Quest for Excellence is Achieved!!!

The Tiger Band has been working hard in preparation for the UIL Marching Contest this month.  On Wednesday, October 18, the Tiger band received its FIRST EVER First Division Rating at the UIL Marching Contest in Princeton.  Congratulations to Band Director, David Terry who in his 3rd year has led the band to this tremendous accolade.

This year, Terry has been leading the band to new heights.  At the Ponder contest, the Tiger Band won the following accolades

  • Best Band in 1A or 2A
  • Best Drum Major in 1A or 2A
  • Best Percussion in 1A or 2A
  • Best Music in 1A or 2A
  • Missed Finals by 6 points and scored about several 3A/4A Bands
We are very proud of the students, Tiger Band Director David Terry and Tiger Band Asst. Director James Carpenter.








Upcoming Events
BRHS Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors took the
 PSAT test last week.  The Pre-SAT test is used to prepare kids
for SAT test and to identify National Merit Scholars which
offers kids a great chance for scholarship opportunities.


  • Fri, Oct 20 - End of 1st 9 Week Grading Period
  • Fri, Oct 20 - HS VB at Bells
  • Fri, Oct 20 - HS FB at Bells
  • Sat, Oct 21 - Blue Ridge Fall Festival from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Sat, Oct 21 - Green Saturday for HS students from 7 - 11 p.m.
  • Mon, Oct 23 - 2nd 9 Weeks Begins
  • Mon, Oct 23 - BRES Book Fair Begins
  • Mon, Oct 23 - Carter Blood Drive at BRHS
  • Tue, Oct 24 - HS VB vs Roxton at HOME (SENIOR NIGHT)
  • Thu, Oct 26 - JH / JV Football at Trenton
  • Thu, Oct 26 - BRES STAR Night at 6 p.m.
  • Fri, Oct 27 - HS Football vs Trenton HOME (SENIOR NIGHT)



Calendars
October is National Principals' Month.  Thank you
to our fantastic principals for all that they do for BRISD.
From L-R (Phillip Lentz - BRMS, Matthew Todd - BRES,
Anthony Figueroa - BRHS, Not Pictured Rene Sawatsky -
BRES - Asst. Principal

District Calendar
Elementary School Calendar
Middle School Calendar
High School Calendar












Character Education is Critical
Coach Wiggins leads the first Man Up Monday
to talk to the boys about developing a strong
character.

At BRISD, our goal is to prepare every student to succeed in life.  Many times we focus on academics, athletics, or some sort of extracurricular preparation.  These things are essential, but without a solid character, talent and accolades will not take you very far.

CONGRATULATIONS TIGER BAND ON YOUR FIRST EVER FIRST DIVISION AT
UIL MARCHING CONTEST
Each campus makes character education a priority, and at Blue Ridge MS Mr. Lentz will be implementing a character ed focus for boys and girls.  Monday will be Man-Up Monday, and Wednesday will be Wonder Woman Wednesday.  Stay tuned to the BRMS Facebook and Twitter pages to learn more about their character education.


Your Input Matters
If you have a question, suggestion, or comment, please let a comment below. Comments are not published immediately. Please do not leave negative comments about individual people. If you have a negative comment, please email the principal, superintendent or call 972-752-5554.

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Week of October 16

The +10 Mindset - FFA Off to Great Start!
We are so proud of our FFA students who exhibited at the State Fair of Texas the past couple of weeks. We had a great time and were very successful in our efforts! Raising livestock is hard work and these students know all about that, please congratulate the following exhibitors on their success if you see them around.

  • Gillian Fortner- 5th place on her Dark OPB market barrow 
  • Katherine Henric- 2nd place on her light weight Black Cross prospect steer
  • Katherine Henric- 8th place on her middle weight Other Cross prospect steer
  • Kelsie Kennon- 5th place on her middle weight Simbrah prospect steer
  • Lee Fortner- Duroc Commercial Gilts
  • Garrett Varner- Crossbred Market Barrow


Upcoming Events


  • Fri, Oct 13 - HS VB at Trenton
  • Fri, Oct 13 - HS FB vs Valley View at HOME (PINK OUT)
  • Mon, Oct 16 - Staff Development Day (No School for Students)
  • Mon, Oct 16 - Board Meeting at 6 p.m.
  • Mon, Oct 16 - JH VB vs. Roxton HOME
  • Tue, Oct 17 - HS VB vs Savoy HOME
  • Wed, Oct 18 - School Picture Retakes
  • Wed, Oct 18 - Band Marching Contest at 4 p.m. at Princeton HS
  • Thu, Oct 19 - JH / JV FB vs. Bells HOME
  • The Blue Ridge ISD Board of Trustees attended the annual
    TASA/TASB School Board training in Dallas last week.
    Seniors Jacob Stroup and Raegan Harvey presented with
    Superintendent Wink on the district's community engagement
    plan.
    Fri, Oct 20 - End of 1st 9 Week Grading Period
  • Fri, Oct 20 - HS VB at Bells
  • Fri, Oct 20 - HS FB at Bells
  • Sat, Oct 21 - Blue Ridge Fall Festival from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Sat, Oct 21 - Green Saturday for HS students from 7 - 11 p.m.
  • Mon, Oct 23 - 2nd 9 Weeks Begins
  • Mon, Oct 23 - BRES Book Fair Begins
  • Mon, Oct 23 - Carter Blood Drive at BRHS
  • Tue, Oct 24 - HS VB vs Roxton at HOME (SENIOR NIGHT)
  • Thu, Oct 26 - JH / JV Football at Trenton
  • Thu, Oct 26 - BRES STAR Night at 6 p.m.
  • Fri, Oct 27 - HS Football vs Trenton HOME (SENIOR NIGHT)


Calendars
District Calendar
Elementary School Calendar
Middle School Calendar
High School Calendar









BRISD Fall Festival - Sat, Oct 21

Saturday, October 21 is going to be a great day for Blue Ridge.  We hope you will make plans to
come out and have fun, support our organizations, businesses and city.

For more information, please CLICK HERE or call Shawn Harris at 972-752-5554.

We hope you can join us for the district's first Zombie Run.





Enrollment Update
Below is a slideshow of the enrollment BRISD has experienced in the last 5 years.  As of today the enrollment in BRISD has increased approximately 100+ students from last year.








Your Input Matters

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Thursday, October 5, 2017

Week of October 9

+10 Plans are being created by students
to set goals for the 2nd formative assessment
which will be in November.
Source - Jennifer Stroup
The +10 Mindset
This month is National Principals Month.  Principals are vital to the success of any school.  Without
them, students and teachers would not have the leadership they deserve to learn, grow and excel.  This month, please join me in celebrating our fantastic principals.  They include the following:

  • Anthony Figueroa - BRHS Principal
  • Phillip Lentz - BRMS Principal
  • Matthew Todd - BRES Principal
  • Rene Sawatsky - BRES Assistant Principal 


Enrollment Update
Below is a slideshow of the enrollment BRISD has experienced in the last 5 years.  As of today the enrollment in BRISD has increased approximately 100+ students from last year.






Upcoming Events
Today's Readers are Tomorrow's Leaders


  • Fri, Oct 6 - HS VB vs Dodd City HERE
  • Fri, Oct 6 - HS FB at Tom Bean
  • Sat, Oct 7 - Green Saturday for HS students from 7 - 11 p.m.
  • Mon, Oct 9 - District Cross Country Meet at Trenton
  • Mon, Oct 9 - JH VB at Bells
  • Tue, Oct 10 - HS VB vs Wolfe City at HOME
  • Thu, Oct 12 - JH & JV FB at Valley View
  • Fri, Oct 13 - HS VB at Trenton
  • Fri, Oct 13 - HS FB vs Valley View at HOME (PINK OUT)
  • Mon, Oct 16 - Staff Development Day (No School for Students)
  • Mon, Oct 16 - Board Meeting at 6 p.m.
  • Mon, Oct 16 - JH VB vs. Roxton HOME
  • Tue, Oct 17 - HS VB vs Savoy HOME
  • Wed, Oct 18 - School Picture Retakes
  • Thu, Oct 19 - JH / JV FB vs. Bells HOME
  • Fri, Oct 20 - End of 1st 9 Week Grading Period
  • Fri, Oct 20 - HS VB at Bells
  • Fri, Oct 20 - HS FB at Bells
  • Sat, Oct 21 - Blue Ridge Fall Festival from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.




Calendars
District Calendar
Elementary School Calendar
Middle School Calendar
High School Calendar


BRISD Fall Festival - Sat, Oct 21

Saturday, October 21 is going to be a great day for Blue Ridge.  We hope you will make plans to come out and have fun, support our organizations, businesses and city.

For more information, please CLICK HERE or call Shawn Harris at 972-752-5554





Google Classroom for Parents
If you are interested in learning more about Google Classroom from the parent perspective.




Your Input Matters
If you have a question, suggestion, or comment, please let a comment below. Comments are not published immediately. Please do not leave negative comments about individual people. If you have a negative comment, please email the principal, superintendent or call 972-752-5554.