CROCKETT IS CLOSED: Parents and students visiting BJSHS today for sixth-grade orientation, practices or anything else, please be advised that Crockett Road is under construction and all visitors should use the M-18 entrance near the Central Office. Also, please be advised that phones in the district are currently down.
2 months ago, Rusty Govitz
ONE LAST REMINDER: School starts for students Mon., Aug. 18 with a half-day, but there’s plenty going on around here before that fateful day, including:
Sixth-grade orientation, set for Mon., Aug. 11 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Seventh-grade mentors will be on hand to help sixth-graders get acclimated to the new building and faces. Lunch will be provided. A special open-house for parents will be held at noon in the media center; parents may then stick around to pick up their kids.
Additionally, the K-12 Open House will be held at both buildings Wed., Aug. 13 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., giving all students the opportunity to pick up schedules, figure out the lay of the land and meet their teachers.
For parents wondering what supplies their students may need, see the lists below from BES and grades 6-8. The most important item for high school students will be their school-issued Chromebook, which they will receive at the open house or on the first day of school.
As always, any donations of tissues, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, paper towels and adhesive bandages will be gratefully accepted for all grades.
#GoBeavers
2 months ago, Rusty Govitz
THE TIME IS NEAR: School starts for students Mon., Aug. 18 with a half-day, but there’s plenty going on around here before that fateful day, including:
Sixth-grade orientation, set for Mon., Aug. 11 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Seventh-grade mentors will be on hand to help sixth-graders get acclimated to the new building and faces. Lunch will be provided. A special open-house for parents will be held at noon in the media center; parents may then stick around to pick up their kids.
Additionally, the K-12 Open House will be held at both buildings Wed., Aug. 13 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., giving all students the opportunity to pick up schedules, figure out the lay of the land and meet their teachers.
For parents wondering what supplies their students may need, see the lists below from BES and grades 6-8. The most important item for high school students will be their school-issued Chromebook, which they will receive at the open house or on the first day of school.
As always, any donations of tissues, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, paper towels and adhesive bandages will be gratefully accepted for all grades.
#GoBeavers
3 months ago, Rusty Govitz
THERE’S STILL TIME: The window for application closes Thursday, but if your company and/or your family love and support Beaverton Schools Athletics but you find yourself bombarded by requests to contribute financially multiple times year-round, this is your solution and our promise: If you join us as one of our partner sponsors as outlined below, IT’S THE ONLY TIME YOU’LL BE ASKED BY A BEAVERTON ATHLETICS-AFFILIATED COACH OR STUDENT-ATHLETE FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS. It’s a win for your organization (or you as an individual) because you can support our kids in a highly-visible and effective advertised way, and it’s a win for our athletic department and teams because we’ll spend much less time in the fundraising business. AND WE WON’T ASK YOU AGAIN FOR TWO YEARS. You can get all the details at www.beavertonschools.net/sponsorships or sign up while there are still spots at https://tinyurl.com/339anhn9. The deadline for this opportunity is July 31. Thanks for your past support and consideration of this initiative, and #GoBeavers.
3 months ago, Rusty Govitz
YOUR SOLUTION, OUR PROMISE: If your company and/or your family love and support Beaverton Schools Athletics but you find yourself bombarded by requests to contribute financially multiple times year-round, this is your solution and our promise: If you join us as one of our partner sponsors as outlined below, IT’S THE ONLY TIME YOU’LL BE ASKED BY A BEAVERTON ATHLETICS-AFFILIATED COACH OR STUDENT-ATHLETE FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS. It’s a win for your organization (or you as an individual) because you can support our kids in a highly-visible and effective advertised way, and it’s a win for our athletic department and teams because we’ll spend much less time in the fundraising business. AND WE WON’T ASK YOU AGAIN FOR TWO YEARS. You can get all the details at
www.beavertonschools.net/sponsorships or sign up while there are still spots at
https://tinyurl.com/339anhn9. The deadline for this opportunity is July 31. Thanks for your past support and consideration of this initiative, and #GoBeavers.
3 months ago, Rusty Govitz
A WAY FORWARD: A committed group of community members, staff and students have been working diligently for several months on a blueprint for the district’s future, and on June 9, the board of education formally adopted the Beaverton Schools Strategic Plan. At the heart of the plan is the district’s renewed commitment to transparency and accountability. To that end, a new page has been created on the district website to help visitors more easily locate information about budgets, policies, the board, communications and more. Head over to
www.beavertonschools.net/transparency-hq to see what it’s all about. #GoBeavers
4 months ago, Rusty Govitz
ROBOT CAMP: The BeaverTech Robotics team is looking for students in grades 6 through 12 who are interested in attending a FREE robotics summer camp July 14-17 at Central Michigan University. Transportation will be provided. For more information, email
contact@beavertechrobtics.org or visit beavertechrobotics.org.
5 months ago, Rusty Govitz
WHAT GOES UP...: Unofficial Beaverton Schools Rule: You can't close out sixth grade without shooting off rockets. The time-honored practice brought a couple of celebrity teachers (Brian Rise and Scott Wagner) out of retirement to lend a hand. Many rockets were launched, and some were even found after they parachuted back to terra firma. But the unimpeachable mix of screaming blastoffs, a beautiful May morning and the last week of school made the experience absolutely perfect for participants. #IThinkItsGonnaBeALongLongTime
5 months ago, Rusty Govitz
ENDINGS...AND BEGINNINGS: Pretty big day on the graduation scene today. We had the seniors take that last walk as students through BES, earning high fives from future classes. Then we held our Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony, where we honored the Class of 2029 as they said farewell to junior high. You can view the Senior Walk at
https://bit.ly/44NheZF and the Eighth-Grade Promotion Ceremony at
https://bit.ly/43skHdR; be advised that there is no audio until the program begins. Congrats to all and #GoBeavers.
5 months ago, Rusty Govitz
YOU'VE GOT OPTIONS: If you can't make it to the BJSHS graduation Thursday or Honors Night the previous evening, feel free to join in on our stream via our YouTube channel. You can catch Honors Night on Wednesday and Commencement Thursday at 6:55 p.m. each night at
https://bit.ly/4256sc3?r=qr or by scanning the code. #BeavertonAlways
5 months ago, Rusty Govitz
BREAKAWAYS AND GETAWAYS: It was a weekend of fun for BJSHS. On Friday, the soccer and track teams held their spring sports mashup fundraiser at Metzger Field. Then on Saturday, the eighth-graders descended upon Mackinac Island and got an eyeful of Michigan history in the annual school trip. The Class of '29 pushed through the less-than-amazing weather to enjoy a great day of fun and learning. #GoBeavers
5 months ago, Rusty Govitz
STAR TURNS: Say hello to the BJSHS Students of the Month, including Lillian Griswold, Shaye Dull, Jo Corlew, Alyra Krezenski, Logan Corrigan, Brooke Corlew, Cameron Greer, Reese Mishler, Evan Elliot, Hope VanTiem, Easton Hess and Mason Wentz. Not pictured: Hali Rider, Hailie Maka, Zoey Brown and Callen Martin. Congrats to all and #GoBeavers.
5 months ago, Rusty Govitz
THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE: If you can't make it to graduation next Thursday, feel free to join in on our stream via our YouTube channel. You can catch Honors Night on Wednesday and Commencement Thursday at 6:55 p.m. each night at
https://bit.ly/4256sc3?r=qr or by scanning the code. #BeavertonAlways
5 months ago, Rusty Govitz
POWERED UP: Congratulations to BJSHS senior Lincoln Stoike, who is receiving a five-year electrician's apprenticeship through the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 692. Lincoln signed on the dotted line this morning at a ceremony at BJSHS that included friends and family. #Wired #Proud
5 months ago, Rusty Govitz
ON A POSITIVE VOTE: It was Election Day today for next year's student government at BJSHS, as grades 5 through 11 did their part to participate in democracy. Our returning champions were the qualified volunteers running the show to make the experience as official-feeling as possible, so special thanks to these election experts for making it all work: Judy Brubaker, Vicki Richardson, Katery Stoike, Shelle Brubaker, Deb Bergman, Kerry Lang and Constance Thurlow-White. #DemocracyBJSHSStyle
5 months ago, Rusty Govitz
DENTAL HEALTH: The Mobile Dentist bus is making a return trip to Beaverton Schools for students on May 16, 19 and 20. Parental consent forms are being sent home and are also available in the school offices. Call 989.921.4393 for more information.
5 months ago, Rusty Govitz
AVAST, YE MATEY: The BJSHS Drama and Music Departments will host their annual Madrigal Dinner Theatre production Friday, May 16 at 6 p.m. at the BAC. Students have been working hard on 'Bob Bados, A Pirate Tale' and for one night only, you can eat, listen and enjoy the results. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and veterans, and $10 for kids 12 and under. You can get tickets by contacting Mr. Grifhorst at
jgrifhorst@beavertonschools.net; Kate Smith at
coach.mrs.smith@gmail.com; or any Drama or Band member. Catering will be provided by Big R's Hogs and Dogs. #OneNightOnly #GoBeavers
5 months ago, Rusty Govitz
NOT TO BE MISSED: On May 16, get ready for the spring sports collision you didn’t know you needed. But you do. Join us as the BJSHS Soccer and Track & Field teams square off, with action starting at 5 p.m. at Metzger Field. This is most definitely a #GoBeavers situation.
5 months ago, Rusty Govitz
THE RIGHT ANGLE: You might have noticed a couple more military vehicles than usual on campus this morning. Geometry teacher and Michigan Army National Guard Maj. Kossi Komlassan explains: "I wanted to demonstrate the applications of the geometric concepts we had been discussing in class this semester, so I asked the soldiers from B/1-182d FAR in Bay City to bring the M142 (HIMARS) and radios for hands-on learning. The students can now see how mathematical concepts like distance, angles and probability are applied in Field Artillery operations. The students also spent time learning about loading radios, artillery employment and how to cook a delicious meal while on mission."
5 months ago, Rusty Govitz
THE STUDENTS SPEAK: It's Teacher Appreciation Week and our students have some thoughts. Check out the video at
https://youtu.be/RE4mPSH0etA. #ThanksTeachers #GoBeavers
5 months ago, Rusty Govitz
