Beaverton Junior/Senior High School -

The girl's and boy's varsity basketball games at Valley Lutheran are postponed today, January 23. Middle School and Junior Varsity practices are canceled tonight. There is no afternoon Sparks tonight as well. Please be safe on the roads. Go Beavers!

PUT YOUR HANDS TOGETHER...: Snow days delayed the party, but BJSHS staff celebrated December's Students of the Month this morning. Honorees include, l to r: Ethan Henry, Emily Colvin, Addisyn Barth, Gabe Drudge, Ragen Burgess, Brendan Seguin, Callen Martin and Nicholas Smith. Not pictured: Cole Grzesiak and Kayla Newman. #GoBeavers

AN IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITY: This Wednesday at 8 p.m., Beaverton Schools is partnering with Parent Guidance to give you a no-cost chance to Ask A Therapist. Got burning questions about parenting, relationships or your child's well-being? Submit them anonymously for a live session where a skilled therapist will provide thoughtful, personalized answers to as many questions as possible. Sign up for free at tinyurl.com/k6bt9vft or scan the code below. Gain expert advice, ask questions anonymously and be part of a supportive community.

GRIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT: There's an unusual (some might even say uncomfortable) amount of blue roaming our halls this morning, but that's okay - it's Honolulu Blue. Beaverton staff and students are all in on those hard-hitting Detroit Lions and they aren't shy about showing it. Can't believe we have to wait six whole days for the next win. #AllGrit #TwoMore #GoBeavers

WELCOME TO BOOMTOWN: Students in Mrs. Sprague's Science class ran a project this week that incorporated not only the chemistry of fireworks, but other areas of study like fire safety, local politics and the economy. Their job was to convince local city leaders of the fictional city of Boomtown (real-life adult volunteers) that they could put on a safe and entertaining fireworks show for the community. #Boom #GoBeavers

Tonight's Middle School Basketball games AT Farwell have been postponed. There will be no practice tonight. Any make-up dates will be communicated as soon as possible.

Boy's and Girl's varsity basketball doubleheader AT Gladwin has been rescheduled for TOMORROW, 1/16. Girl's will start at 6:00 pm with the Boy's game following.

VOLUNTEER VITTLES: Every couple weeks, members of the BJSHS chapter of the National Honor Society gather in the cafeteria and package food for Beaverton students who need it. Weekends and days off are tough on some families' food supplies, and the NHS Backpack program helps those kids get through those times until they return to school. Food is supplied by Chartwells. #BeavertonCares #NHS

BORN TO RUN: Big doings at BJSHS today as Senior Tessa Wohlschlegel signed her letter of intent to run at Ferris State University this fall. Tessa - the school's cross country ladies' record holder, state finalist and academic standout - was joined by her parents, Coach Nicki Walters, family and friends for the event. (And her consecutive day running streak stands at 1,258, so yeah, she'll be running later today.) Congrats to Tessa, an absolute lock to succeed in life. #BeavertonAlways

TEACHERS AND WOULD-BE TEACHERS: Beaverton is a regional host in conjunction with several local and state partners for a “Want to be a Teacher?” event aimed at people who are considering this essential career. Whether you’re a current teacher who wants to expand your repertoire or someone who’s entertaining the idea of entering the field, join us at BJSHS Jan. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. to find out what it takes. Several other virtual and in-person options are available for the meeting as well. Register by visiting bit.ly/4akjZ4I or calling 989.386.8625. The session is free; light snacks will be offered. #GoTeachers

GRATEFUL: On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we want to thank all of the local folks in blue, none more than Beaverton P.D. Officers Doyle and Cingano, who help keep our campus secure and our kids safe as our School Resource Officers. Whether they're teaching safety lessons in classrooms, conducting home visits or keeping the peace in the hallways, our SROs do an essential job, and they do it very well. Thank you for all you do for our kids every day, officers. #Appreciation #GoBeavers

'UNSUNG HEROES': It's School Board Recognition Month, and we want to acknowledge the often-difficult and unheralded-yet-essential work done by the Beaverton Board of Education. Check out the full story here: https://bit.ly/48ERD3u. Heartfelt thanks to you all. #GoBeavers

In a thrilling display of precision and skill, Beaverton Senior, Kaelyn Fischer, emerged as a standout performer at the Mid Winter Classic, claiming the prestigious 3rd place. The bowling lanes echoed with the thunderous sound of strikes as Kaelyn navigated the competition with finesse. Her top scores included a 150, 170, 171, and 168. Congrats to all of the bowlers today!

PEACE: This holiday season, try to slow down. Relax. Enjoy your loved ones. And... breathe. Your friends at Beaverton Schools thank you for helping make our successes possible this year, and we wish you a prosperous and joyful 2024.

A LITTLE HELP: Parenting can be challenging and hard to navigate, so Beaverton Schools is partnering with the Cook Center for Human Connection to offer families FREE confidential parent coaching. At parentguidance.org, you can connect weekly with a parenting coach and therapist to help navigate the ups and downs with confidence. #GoParents

BJSHS Announcements: December 21, 2023

2023: THE YEAR IN B - As we wind down the year and the semester, enjoy one last look back at the last 12 months for the school we love. https://youtu.be/9TajMI-WNUQ #BeavertonAlways #GoBeavers

FUN AMIDST THE FRENZY: As students barreled toward semester-ending exams this past week, teachers still found ways to lighten the mood here and there. In Mr. Wentworth’s Civics class, jury deliberations followed a week-long Mock Trial. In Mrs. Lyons’ sixth-grade Science class, students took in some important environmental lessons from DNR Scientist Jonathan Massung. And in Mrs. Gerow’s Health class, School Resource Officer Steve Cingano stopped by to discuss the law. #GoBeavers

CALENDAR CHECK: As we sprint to the finish line for the semester and the year, we want to remind students and parents of our holiday schedule. Wednesday, Dec. 20 and Thursday, Dec. 21 are FULL DAYS for all students, with most BJSHS students scheduled for semester exams on those days. The holiday break begins Friday, Dec. 22, with students returning with a full day Thursday, Jan. 4. Let's finish strong, Beavers!

ONE LAST THING: We’re closing the books on 2023, but before we completely leave our fall athletics to the history books, we want to recognize these standout performers for their individual conference, regional and statewide accolades within their teams’ successes. Congrats to all these superb student-athletes for their fall campaigns. FOOTBALL - Justin Uhl (MHSFCA All-State OL, All-Region OL, MDN Dream Team DL, JPC 2nd Team Tackle; Reese Longstreth (All-Region DB, MDN Dream Team DB, JPC 2nd Team End, 2nd Team JPC DB); William Warner (All-Region LB, MDN Dream Team LB); Landon Love (MDN 2nd Team QB); Travis Ficek (JPC 2nd Team Back); Mason Ptak (JPC 2nd Team Guard); and Russell Longstreth (MDN 2nd Team LB). VOLLEYBALL - Kaelyn Fischer (JPC 1st Team, MIVCA All-Region) and Eva Reader (JPC 2nd Team). CROSS COUNTRY - Tessa Wohlshlegel (JPC 1st Team, Academic All-State).