
Welcome Back Trojans! School starts tomorrow. Doors open at 7:30 and breakfast will be served in the cafeteria for GS students and the commons area for HS students.

Good morning! We have a few changes to our car rider procedures this year. In the mornings, all grade school car riders will be dropped off at Door #2 starting at 7:30 a.m.
For afternoon pickup, parents will enter the line from Chestnut Street (near the track), drive through the side parking lot, and continue to the back lot where students will be loaded at Door #15. After pickup, cars will drive across the back lot and exit on the high school side of the building onto 6th Street. Please remember, parents must stay in their vehicles during dismissal and use extra caution for other traffic and students leaving for the day. Thank you for helping us keep things safe and running smoothly!


Jr High Cheerleading try outs this week!! Friday and Saturday!! For any cheerleaders going into 5th-8th grades!


Booster Club is going to set up tonight at Meet the Teacher from 5:30-6:30. Stop by and see them! They will have water, chips, and popsicles.


Welcome Back Trojans!
#TrojansTogetherOneNationForever


Attention Families: Bus routes for the school year have not changed from last year. If your child rode the bus last year, they will be on the same route and have approximately the same pick up/drop off time. Any new students or students that have not rode before that will need bus transportation should contact the office by Tuesday no later than 1pm to be assigned to a route.
As always with the first few days of school, please allow for extra time for pick up and drop off.

** Webber High School Tryout Information for Volleyball and Baseball **
Webber High School Volleyball Tryouts
Monday, Aug 11th, 3:15-5
Tuesday, Aug 12th, 3:15-5
Webber High School Gym
Coach Donna Wilkey
dwilkey@blufordschools.org
Webber High School Baseball Tryouts
Monday, Aug. 11th, 7-8:30pm
Tuesday, Aug. 12th, 7-8:30pm
Coach Matt Strain
mstrain@blufordschools.org

** JH Baseball practice for tonight has been canceled due to the incoming rain **

2025-2026 High School Student Schedules are now available on TeacherEase. If you notice an error or would like to request a change, please email mminor@blufordschools.org . Any changes must be completed within the first three days of the new school year.

Attention RLC Dual Credit Students and Parents: Students will be going to RLC on Aug.7 to register for fall classes. Please be at the school at 8:15am to ride the bus to campus. Students need to check their student emails for further information regarding classes and fees. Email mminor@blufordschools.org if you have any questions.

📣 Important Nutrition Update: Peanut Products Now Allowed
Our school district will no longer be a peanut-free zone. Peanut and peanut-containing products will now be permitted in school cafeterias and classrooms.
We understand that this is a significant change and want to reassure families that we remain committed to student safety. If your child has a peanut allergy or other food related concern, please contact the school nurse or your building principal so that we can work with you to ensure the appropriate precautions are in place.
Thank you for your continued support in creating a safe environment for all students.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Katelynn Phelps
Food Service Director
kphelps@blufordschools.org
Our school district will no longer be a peanut-free zone. Peanut and peanut-containing products will now be permitted in school cafeterias and classrooms.
We understand that this is a significant change and want to reassure families that we remain committed to student safety. If your child has a peanut allergy or other food related concern, please contact the school nurse or your building principal so that we can work with you to ensure the appropriate precautions are in place.
Thank you for your continued support in creating a safe environment for all students.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Katelynn Phelps
Food Service Director
kphelps@blufordschools.org

📵 Exciting News: A New Way to Focus & Thrive! 📵
Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, both Bluford Grade School and Webber High School will be going cell phone-free during school hours. (Cell phones should be turned off and out of sight) Smart watches will not be permitted for anything other than looking at the time. This change is part of our commitment to creating the best learning environment possible for all students.
Why This Matters:
We know that it can be easy to get distracted by our phones, but by removing them from the classroom, we’re helping everyone stay more focused on what truly matters—learning and connecting with others!
Here’s how this will benefit our students:
✅ Less Distractions: Students will have more opportunities to engage with the lesson and focus on schoolwork.
✅ Fewer Issues with Cyberbullying: With phones out of sight, we create a safer, more positive space for all students.
✅ Less Digital Overload: Fewer distractions from social media and screens, meaning students can be more present in the moment.
✅ Lower Anxiety: Students will feel more relaxed without the pressure of constantly checking their phones.
What This Means for Our School Community:
🧑🏫 Stronger Focus in Class: Students can engage deeply with their teachers and peers, without the pull of their devices.
💬 Better Social Interactions: More in-person conversations, creating stronger friendships and a better school community.
📚 Improved Academic Success: With fewer distractions, students can dedicate their energy to learning and growing.
We are excited for the positive impact this will have and are confident that it will lead to a healthier, more focused school day for everyone. Let’s work together to make this change a success!
Thank you for your support, and here’s to an even better year ahead! 🎉
#TrojansTogetherOneNationForever
Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, both Bluford Grade School and Webber High School will be going cell phone-free during school hours. (Cell phones should be turned off and out of sight) Smart watches will not be permitted for anything other than looking at the time. This change is part of our commitment to creating the best learning environment possible for all students.
Why This Matters:
We know that it can be easy to get distracted by our phones, but by removing them from the classroom, we’re helping everyone stay more focused on what truly matters—learning and connecting with others!
Here’s how this will benefit our students:
✅ Less Distractions: Students will have more opportunities to engage with the lesson and focus on schoolwork.
✅ Fewer Issues with Cyberbullying: With phones out of sight, we create a safer, more positive space for all students.
✅ Less Digital Overload: Fewer distractions from social media and screens, meaning students can be more present in the moment.
✅ Lower Anxiety: Students will feel more relaxed without the pressure of constantly checking their phones.
What This Means for Our School Community:
🧑🏫 Stronger Focus in Class: Students can engage deeply with their teachers and peers, without the pull of their devices.
💬 Better Social Interactions: More in-person conversations, creating stronger friendships and a better school community.
📚 Improved Academic Success: With fewer distractions, students can dedicate their energy to learning and growing.
We are excited for the positive impact this will have and are confident that it will lead to a healthier, more focused school day for everyone. Let’s work together to make this change a success!
Thank you for your support, and here’s to an even better year ahead! 🎉
#TrojansTogetherOneNationForever

**JH and HS Baseball Information**
Due to the extreme heat advisory, JH and HS Baseball will Not have tryouts or open fields until Thursday night this week...
JH will resume tryouts 5-7pm
HS open field will be 7-8pm

**JH Cross Country Information**
Tomorrow and Wednesday practice time change 6:30-7:30 a.m.
Bring Water!
Mandatory parent meeting Monday, August 4th, 6:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
Mandatory practices start Tuesday, August 5th, 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Reminder: Any high school student interested in participating in open running this week (Monday, July 28 – Thursday, August 1) for High School Cross Country must have a current physical on file with the school. Start time is 6:30 -7:30 am under the track pavilion.

Meet the Teacher Night on August 11 from 5:30-6:30.


**HS Baseball Announcement**
HS Baseball open fields for tonight and tomorrow are canceled due to the heat advisory.
We'll pick back up next week!

**JH Baseball Announcement**
From Coach Hicks:
No practice today or tomorrow. Tryouts Monday 5 to 7pm

*** Baseball changes due to heat advisory ***
JH Baseball tryouts WILL go on tonight but have been pushed back to a 7pm start time!!!
HS Baseball open field for today has been moved to tomorrow night at 7pm, so JH can finish up their tryouts tonight.

Jr. High Cheer Information
