It is with great sadness to announce former bus driver, Roy Yanez, passed away this morning.
Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce:
🍎✏️TEACHER OF THE MONTH! 🍎✏️
This year's program is proudly sponsored by GFI Digital, Inc.
REMINDER: Nominations are OPEN now and DUE Monday, October 16th!
Nominate your favorite teacher by using this Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7-4Jn8Z9OS4DBpKHWRmNulf8qX2LlX1HChfkGkRTLcBASSw/viewform
Bethel Grade School District #82
Bluford Unit School District #318
Coram Deo Classical School
Dr. Nick Osborne Primary Center
Grand Prairie CCSD # 6
J L Buford Intermediate Center
McClellan School CCSD #12
Mount Vernon City Schools
Mount Vernon City Schools District 80
Mt. Vernon Township High School
Rome Grade School
Spring Garden Grade School
St.Mary School Mt.Vernon
Summersville SD #79
Waltonville Community Unit School District 1
Woodlawn Unit School District #209 - Illinois
Zadok Casey Middle School-District 80
*Nominations are only considered for teachers employed by a JCCC Member School.
A big thank you to Webber Fire Department for coming today to help with our fire drill and talking to students about fire safety.
Our HS VB gals played their hearts out last night bin the MTC Tourney we are hosting. They played well enough to post a 2-1 record in pool play good for 2nd place and qualify them to play tonight in the trophy rounds at 6pm vs Woodlawn in our gym. Come cheer our gals on.
Our JH Boys kick off their basketball season Monday at Home vs Wayne City. There will be a C game at 5:00 prior to the JV contest at 6:00.
Our JH Girls BB team started their campaign last evening with a victory at Bethel.
We have 4 State bound JH CC runners going to DuQuoin tomorrow, Lily Rains, Emma Hardy, Bryden Dalby, and Jacob Marlow. Best of luck!!!
Reminder:
Hat day tomorrow! Bring a $1 (or more if you wish) to wear a hat. All proceeds will go to the family of the McLeansboro student who recently passed!
Our Trojan Community always steps up to help others in need!
The Webber Beta Club is hosting its Second Annual Trunk or Treat on October 29th from 4-6pm in the HS Parking Lot! There will be a food truck and lots of fun! Anyone wanting to host a trunk please email mminor@blufordschools.org or call the HS Office! We look forward to another great event!
Mrs. Hails' kindergarten class did a pumpkin investigation today.
Good evening. This is Amanda Strohschien, Principal at Bluford Grade School. This is a reminder that parent teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 25 and Thursday, October 26 from 3-7 pm. To schedule a conference please call the grade school office at 732-8242. Thank you!
4th grade colored some awesome spiders to come hang with us for October's bulletin board.
More JH CC State info:
Here are a few links for state cc info.
https://app.flowcode.com/page/2023sijhsaastateccmeets-1
https://www.duquoinschools.org/page/2023-sijhsaa-state-cross-country-meets-information-copy
This is a message for those of you going to the JH CC State meet Saturday from SIJHSAA:
Admission to the event is set by the SIJHSAA
Adults $5 Students under 9th grade $2. - coaches, administration and athletes will not be charged admission.
Pre-purchase is available HERE
NO ANIMALS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED AT THE EVENT
SIJHSAA Article IV Contests: Section 9: The SIJHSAA forbids bringing animals (dogs, cats, etc.) to our contests
Please remind the spectators to remain off ALL MARKED AREAS OF THE COURSE. We understand all want to watch their athlete compete. However, we do not want them to interfere with the race.
Teams and spectators may use gate #1 on Rt. 51 and gate #4 on Jackson St. to enter the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds
Awards ceremony will be at the conclusion of the each boys race. The top 4 teams and top 10 individuals will be recognized. Coaches may pick up 11-25 place medals in the pavilion.
10/9/23 NOTICE: All Village of Bluford water customers are under a boil water order until further notice.
Please send a bottle of water with your child to school. We will have extra available as well.
The Webber HS XC Program ran @ the Cumberland Invitational on Saturday Morning, being one of 24 schools represented, with several state ranked programs being in attendance.
The Trojans showed out, placing 6th out of 17 full boys squads, and capping off the day with a lead running pair of Jaxon Dalby and Nathaniel Marlow placing 3rd and 4th in the race. Colter Stone and Brennan Tate were our 3rd and 4th runners coming in, followed by a strong performance by Axtyn Sherlock to round our our scoring 5. James Gentry, Ashton James, and Magic James also had strong races!
Alexis Johnson ran for the girls, and she had a strong race placing in the top 20 in a tough girls race. She continues to improve going into regionals in 2 weeks!
Overall great performance for our last regular season meet! On to regionals on the 21st!
The Jr High boys baseball team took down St. Peter/Paul to get 3rd place jn the state championship. Way to go boys! We are proud of you!
Reminder to the Bluford Community:
Please do not have pets on school property, including the track. It has been reported that pets are being brought to the track. We want to keep our grounds clean and safe for our students, staff, and community.
Thank you!
To be clear, there is no Frosh-Soph Game Friday night. The JV game will start at 6:15 with Varsity afterwards. Its Pink Out Night. Wear pink tomorrow.
Big time shout out to Lilly Rains, Emma Hardy, Bryden Dalby and Jacob Marlow for qualifying for JH CC State meet Saturday Oct. 14 at DuQuoin. Excellent job young Trojans and Lady Trojans! Bluford Nation is very proud of your accomplishment.
With the cancelation of JH BB today, the game has been reset for noon tomorrow in Coulterville. I just got off pone with Greg Haile and the reason for the earlier start is so officials can get to football games they ref that evening. Noon tomorrow in Coulterville.
Its been a great season. Go get em boys!
Our Food Service Staff recently received a 100% on their Health Department Inspection. Zero violations! Great work by our Food Service Staff!
UPDATED!!
JH Baseball today is RESECHEDULED for tomorrow (Friday) at 12PM due to weather.
They moved the time up to 12 (NOON).