THE ROYAL TREATMENT: Homecoming is next week, but for its participants, the fanfare has already begun. This year's court includes (front, l to r) freshmen Rylan Tabaszewski and Matt Wagner; sophomores Addy Barth and Ace Carter; and juniors Trinity Danielak and Sean Barta. Back: Seniors Hope Van Tiem, Caden Snyder, Alivia Harrell, Landon Love, Tommie Murrell and Gage Spencer. Spirit Week begins Monday. #GoBeavers #HOCOMOJO
HOCO INFO MOJO: There's a lot going on next week on campus, so be sure to hydrate and get plenty of rest. Spirit Week hits a crescendo on Friday the 26th with the parade at 5 p.m., preceded and followed by our tailgate extravaganza, featuring BBQ, hair tinsel, Kona Ice, a bouncy house, a DJ booth and more, all brought to you by the Beaverton PTO. The game versus Meridian kicks off at 7 p.m. Join us - you won't be sorry. #GoBeavers #BeavertonAlways
A NIGHT AT THE GRIDIRON CINEMA: Treat yourself and your loved ones to a fun movie and good eats while helping the Class of '27 raise funds by joining us for the Movie on the Football Field Saturday, Sept. 20. The tailgate will begin at 7 p.m., followed by the film at 8 p.m. This year's feature at Metzger Field is "Wreck-It Ralph" and there will be dinner, baked goods, soda, popcorn, cornhole and face painting. Entry is free, but the Class of '27 will greatly appreciate donations.
THE RED REPORT: It's Sunday. It's 11 a.m. It's The Red Report, chock full of Beaverton Schools news and information. Check it out at www.beavertonschools.net/redreport and let us know what you think. #GoBeavers
A NEW FACE: The Beaverton Schools Board of Education appointed Samantha Oard to its vacant spot at its meeting Monday night. Oard, who was sworn in immediately and took part in the remainder of the meeting, fills the slot left following the resignation of Jason Pahl last month.
Oard, a 2006 Beaverton graduate, is a Global Human Resources IT Solution Manager at Dow and has two children in the district with her husband, Jim.
“I care deeply about the future of our district and the Beaverton community,” Oard said. “Advocating for our children and their future is a responsibility I take seriously, and I’m honored to serve as a trusted voice. As an Autism mom, I’m especially passionate about supporting students who need extra support and ensuring every child is heard.”
Oard fills a term that will expire at the end of 2026; she’s eligible to run for re-election in November of that year.
“Sam’s a great addition to our team,” noted Board President Adam Zdrojewski. “She’s been very involved in the district in a number of capacities for years, she’s knowledgeable, and we know she’ll do everything she can for the kids in our district.”
Following Oard’s appointment, the board also elected Michael Dodman as its new Vice-President, the role Pahl held before his resignation. The board’s next scheduled meeting is Oct. 13.
THE SMART MONEY'S ALWAYS ON THE GIGGLE GANG: Last Friday's weather-defiant BES Fun Run might have felt like the culmination of the BES fundraiser, but it wasn't, not quite anyway. After families and stakeholders spent the past couple weeks pledging dollars for laps by kids K though 5, the youngsters braved the harsh, rainy wind to fulfill their promises, and they did it with smiles on their faces and pep in their steps. Because of its success at BES, the fundraiser - which will help pay for field trips and guest speakers - has been extended for an additional week, so if you'd like to take part, head over to www.mybooster.com. (And much thanks to those who already have.) We'll check back next week to share final results. #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 next Monday, Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. in the BJSHS 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
IN APPRECIATION: Don't miss Friday night's varsity football game against Farwell, which doubles as our Military Appreciation Night. If you're a veteran or an EMS worker, please contact Athletic Director Mark Grove at 989.246.3010 or magrove@beavertonschools.net so we can make sure you get free admission to the game, which kicks off at 7 p.m. at Metzger Field. #ThankYou #GoBeavers
SIGN O' THE TIMES: Maybe you know a BJSHS sophomore. Maybe you like a good yard decoration just as much as the next person. Maybe you just like supporting a good cause and the school we all love. Whatever your motivation, our shiny new PROUD SUPPORTER yard signs are here, and we're pretty sure you're gonna want one. For just $10, you can support the class of 2028's prom fundraiser and beautify your neighborhood all at once. There are three easy ways to get one (or more). 1) Ask a sophomore; 2) Buy one at select home athletic events; or 3) Scan the code or visit www.bit.ly/46dCbfp. The PROUD SUPPORTER yard sign: Showing your school pride has never been easier. #GoBeavers
"ALL ABOUT THAT BASS" or "NO, IT WASN'T A FLYING FISH...FOR LONG": Ah, nature's splendor. It happened last week; you're only hearing about it now because it took us the weekend to mentally process it. A group of fifth-graders enjoyed recess on Friday while an eagle soared majestically overhead. But they found their respite temporarily (and who knows, maybe permanently) interrupted by this decent-sized smallmouth bass plummeting from the sky. Playground detectives pieced together a scenario in which the eagle had plucked the fish from a nearby waterway but lost its grip over the school, sending it hurtling to the ground to the mixed shock and amusement of onlookers young and old. (Because let's face it: This doesn't happen every day at BES. But it probably isn't the first time ever, either.) Photo credit goes to Mrs. Longstreth, who managed to hold it in one hand and shoot it with the other.
HOCO MOJO: We'll celebrate Homecoming Sept. 26, but if you want to dress the part, head over to the apparel shop today to score your HOCO '25 tees and hoodies. You can visit the online store at www.bhshoco25.spiritsale.com or in-person at Create It in downtown Beaverton. Students are also selling the merch during lunch this week. The order cut-off date is Sept. 17 and fans can either pick up their orders at Create It or have them delivered to the school. #GoBeavers
THE RED REPORT: It's Sunday. It's 11 a.m. It's The Red Report, chock full of Beaverton Schools news and information. Check it out at www.beavertonschools.net/redreport and let us know what you think. #GoBeavers
SHOW OF SUPPORT: This summer, we launched our new community partnership program for Beaverton Schools Athletics. We couldn’t be more grateful to all of these companies and individuals for jumping on board. (You can see a full list at beavertonschools.net/sponsors.) Today, we're spotlighting our final batch of white-level sponsors: Mark & Jeni Grove; Glenn & Jane Smith; Jack Owens and Owens Built LLC; The Wohlschlegel Family; RJ Grove Construction; Small Town Suds Car Wash; and Mid Michigan College. If you see these folks in the stands, thank them. And if you’re a patron of their services, thank you. #GoBeavers #Community
STRONG SUPPORT: This summer, we launched our new community partnership program for Beaverton Schools Athletics. We couldn’t be more grateful to all of these companies and individuals for jumping on board. (You can see a full list at beavertonschools.net/sponsors.) Today, we're spotlighting some of our 15 white-level sponsors: Beaverton Security-Septic & Excavating; O'Brien Signs; S&H Engraving; Beaverton Tavern; BDL Testing & Driving School; A&W Beaverton; Create-It; and Re/Max River Haven. If you see these folks in the stands, thank them. And if you’re a patron of their services, thank you. #GoBeavers #Community
ICONIC: Our hearts are heavy today with the news that over the weekend, we lost one of our very best. Richard Van Wieren, longtime educator, administrator and football coach at Beaverton Schools, retired more than three decades ago, but his imprint on our kids, our school and our community carries so much impact that even today, generations later, an acute sadness hung in the air as word of Coach Van’s passing spread across campus. For those of us who knew him - and there are so, so many - there’s an endless string of adjectives to describe what he meant to our school: Caring, tough, friendly, fair, kind…the list goes on and on. But there’s one word that beats them all: Respected. Coach Van earned respect from so many people he encountered in his days in Beaverton that it seems impossible to find somebody who didn’t hold him in the highest regard as a coach, teacher and friend. It’s rare when the myth matches the man, but Coach Van was that guy, in every sense of the expression. Our thoughts are with his wife Donna and their extended family - which today feels like everybody in the community - at this challenging time. His reach was long, his influence was profound, and his shadow looms large. He was truly one-of-one, a great man. And he will not be forgotten. Rest easy, Coach; we'll meet you in the end zone. #BeavertonAlways
ZERO SIGHTING: We know there are BES parents who want to help out around the school or with the PTO, but they might not know where to go or whom to ask. Wonder no more. Here's a link to the Google doc we have created for would-be volunteers to receive important information: https://tinyurl.com/y6rxpbf3. Sign up and spread the word! When you're in our building, you never know when you might bump into somebody famous like Zero the Hero and his unnamed sidekick, as our BES kids did today on the tenth day of school.
THE RED REPORT: It's Sunday. It's 11 a.m. It's The Red Report, chock full of Beaverton Schools news and information. Check it out at www.beavertonschools.net/redreport and let us know what you think. #GoBeavers
SEEING RED: This summer, we launched our new community partnership program for Beaverton Schools Athletics. We couldn’t be more grateful to all of these companies and individuals for jumping on board. (You can see a full list at beavertonschools.net/sponsors.) Today, we're spotlighting our ten red-level sponsors: Burkhart-Presidio Insurance Agency, State Farm - Brent Mishler, Robinson Industries, Smith & Associates CPA PC, Beaverton Outdoor Wood Furnace, Beaverton Baptist Church, T&J Automotive, L. Scott Govitz, Flynn Lumber & Supply and Credible Consulting LLC. If you see these folks in the stands, thank them. And if you’re a patron of their services, thank you. #GoBeavers #Community
DOUBLE-TIME: Great News! Beaverton Elementary has doubled its space and capacity for its FREE preschool program. We have several slots available and we’re excited for your youngster to join us to enjoy a safe, caring environment in the same building with the same friends, teachers and principal that your child will know and love throughout elementary school; instruction five days a week, all day; full transportation to and from home; the chance to learn about taking turns, sharing and getting along; and an early jump on the full kindergarten experience and expectations. And by the way: Did we mention it’s FREE? WE’RE FILLING UP FAST! ENROLL TODAY! This opportunity is for children four years old before Dec. 2. Scan the code, visit www.ClareGladwinPreschool.org or call 989.386.8075. #GoBeavers
SOLID GOLD: This summer, we launched our new community partnership program for Beaverton Schools Athletics. We couldn’t be more grateful to all of these companies and individuals for jumping on board. (You can see a full list at beavertonschools.net/sponsors.) Today, we checked in with our four gold-level sponsors: MidMichigan Community Health Services, Modern Machinery, Schumacher Insurance and Saint-Gobain. If you see these folks in the stands, thank them. And if you’re a patron of their services, thank you. #GoBeavers #Community
