Beaverton Junior/Senior High School -

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The Michigan High School Athletic Association has directed all member schools to suspend activities in all sports for all seasons- effective Monday, March 16 through at least Sunday, April 5th. All activities include practices, scrimmages and competitions/games, as well as strength training, conditioning and any other organized sessions and activities in all MHSAA in-season and out-of-season sports. Updates will continue to be posted as necessary to the MHSAA Website at https://www.mhsaa.com/coronavirus, and to the Beaverton Schools Social Media.

Announcements: March 13, 2020 • Governor Gretchen Whitmer has canceled all school for the state of Michigan from Monday, March 16 through April 5. More information about the school will be communicated as it is determined through our Website, App, and Social Media platforms. • March is Reading Month Quote of the Day “Books serve to show a man that those original thoughts of his aren’t very new after all.” Abraham Lincoln • We recommend that students take home belongings that they will need for the next three weeks. • If you are a student that will need medications currently on file at school or medical equipment used in the school setting during the closure, please contact your parent and the building secretary so that arrangements can be made for pick up. Certain medications such as controlled substances must be picked up by a parent. Medications and equipment not needed during the closure can remain at school. • Students taking college classes should follow the guidance of the college or university. • 7th and 8th grade students your World's Finest Chocolate candy bar money is due to Ms. Coughlin or Mrs. Hubble by next Tuesday March 17th. Let us know if you are having a problem selling the rest of your candy bars. • Attention juniors and seniors: Are you planning to pursue a career in the military, EMT, Police Department, Fire, Justice System, or DNR? If so, see Shawnnah Hannah or Ms. Fitz before spring break to be featured on a spread for the yearbook! • It’s Snack Time! All students staying after school can get a FREE snack from the food service staff EVERY day! Look for your friendly food services faces in your school cafeteria right after school. Don’t miss out and get fueled up before your after school activities! Counseling News: Interested in dual enrollment? There will be an informational meeting for both parents and students on Monday, March 16th in the library starting at 7. Dual enrolled students: do you have an upcoming midterm or test? Be sure to check the date and think about how spring break might impact that! Think ahead to avoid the panic. Event Results: Events: All events hosted at the school during the mandatory closure have been canceled at this time. Birthday: Shaylynn Beall, Jade Eastman, & Gage Swartzmiller Today’s Lunch Menu: Shepherd’s Pie, Biscuit, & Cherry Crisp

Announcements: March 12, 2020 • March is Reading Month Quote of the Day “There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” Walt Disney • Late bus (Clover) if students do not have a yellow late bus pass have them come to the office. • 7th and 8th grade students your World's Finest Chocolate candy bar money is due to Ms. Coughlin or Mrs. Hubble by next Tuesday March 17th. Let us know if you are having a problem selling the rest of your candy bars. • Boys Basketball Awards will be Tuesday March 17th @ 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. • Attention juniors and seniors: Are you planning to pursue a career in the military, EMT, Police Department, Fire, Justice System, or DNR? If so, see Shawnnah Hannah or Ms. Fitz before spring break to be featured on a spread for the yearbook! • There will be a Spanish Club meeting today in Hache's room during 1st lunch • It’s Snack Time! All students staying after school can get a FREE snack from the food service staff EVERY day! Look for your friendly food services faces in your school cafeteria right after school. Don’t miss out and get fueled up before your after school activities! • Music Booster Meeting this today @ 5:30 pm in the band room. Counseling News: Interested in dual enrollment? There will be an informational meeting for both parents and students on Monday, March 16th in the library starting at 7. Dual enrolled students: do you have an upcoming midterm or test? Be sure to check the date and think about how spring break might impact that! Think ahead to avoid the panic. Event Results: Events: Birthday: Colby Christian, Brandon Hipkins, Bailey Stevens, Hannah Tilkins, & Haley Yardley. Today’s Lunch Menu: Mashed Potato & Chicken Bowl, Soft Baked Pretzel, Blueberry Crisp

Announcements: March 11, 2020 • March is Reading Month Quote of the Day “Once you have a read a book you care about, some part of it is always with you.” Louis L’Amour • Film Club meeting today is cancelled. • Jersey collection for 7th grade boys basketball will be Thursday, March 12th. Coach Gaudard will be down by the weight room to collect your shorts and jersey. • 7th and 8th grade students your World's Finest Chocolate candy bar money is due to Ms. Coughlin or Mrs. Hubble by next Tuesday March 17th. Let us know if you are having a problem selling the rest of your candy bars. • Attention juniors and seniors: Are you planning to pursue a career in the military, EMT, Police Department, Fire, Justice System, or DNR? If so, see Shawnnah Hannah or Ms. Fitz before spring break to be featured on a spread for the yearbook! • There will be a Spanish Club meeting on Thursday, Mar. 12th in Hache's room during 1st lunch • It’s Snack Time! All students staying after school can get a FREE snack from the food service staff EVERY day! Look for your friendly food services faces in your school cafeteria right after school. Don’t miss out and get fueled up before your after school activities! • Music Booster Meeting this Thursday (3/12) @ 5:30 pm in the band room. Counseling News: Interested in dual enrollment? There will be an informational meeting for both parents and students on Monday, March 16th in the library starting at 7. Dual enrolled students: do you have an upcoming midterm or test? Be sure to check the date and think about how spring break might impact that! Think ahead to avoid the panic. Event Results: Events: Birthday: No Birthdays Today’s Lunch Menu: Spaghetti, Meatballs in Sauce, & Biscuit

This morning we honored our students of the month for March. Well done students!

Announcements: March 10, 2020 • March is Reading Month Quote of the Day “the person who deserves most pity is a lonesome one on a rainy day who doesn’t know how to read.” Benjamin Franklin • JUNIOR HIGH TRACK AND FIELD: 7th and 8th graders interested in joining track and field should attend meeting on Tuesday during lunch. Get your lunch first at the time you eat with your grade, then go to library. Practice starts next Monday. • Attention juniors and seniors: Are you planning to pursue a career in the military, EMT, Police Department, Fire, Justice System, or DNR? If so, see Shawnnah Hannah or Ms. Fitz before spring break to be featured on a spread for the yearbook! • There will be a Spanish Club meeting on Thursday, Mar. 12th in Hache's room during 1st lunch • It’s Snack Time! All students staying after school can get a FREE snack from the food service staff EVERY day! Look for your friendly food services faces in your school cafeteria right after school. Don’t miss out and get fueled up before your after school activities! • Band and Choir Executive Board Meeting during First Lunch Today (3/10). • Music Booster Meeting this Thursday (3/12) @ 5:30 pm in the band room. Counseling News: Event Results: Boys Basketball lost to Beal City Events: Birthday: Gabriel Drudge, Adalee Martin, Lakin Scott Today’s Lunch Menu: 2 Chicken Egg Roll, Asian Brown Rice, Breadstick, & Sweet & Sour Sauce

Beavers lose 46-51 to Beal City in first round. Thank you, Seniors.

Beavers down 44-47 with the ball with 1:17 to go. GO RED!

Inscho hits a 3 at end of 3rd Quarter for Beavers to take first lead of night 35-34.

Beavers cut lead 27-31 and Beal City calls time out with 3:29 to go in 3rd. GO RED!

Beavers down 16-28 at half time. Come on, RED!

Beavers down 10-16 at end of 1st quarter against Beal City in first round of Districts in Farwell. GO RED!

Boys Basketball travels to Farwell for first round of MHSAA Districts and plays Beal City at 6:00 p.m. GOOD LUCK BEAVERS!

Our Juniors are attending College & Career day at Mid today. Getting information to start thinking more seriously about their future goals.

Announcements: March 9, 2020 • March is Reading Month Quote of the Day “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies…The man who never reads lives only one.” George R.R. Martin • Juniors will be dismissed at 9:30 for Mid-Michigan College in Mt. Pleasant. • JUNIOR HIGH TRACK AND FIELD: 7th and 8th graders interested in joining track and field should attend meeting on Tuesday during lunch. Get your lunch first at the time you eat with your grade, then go to library. Practice starts next Monday. • Attention juniors and seniors: Are you planning to pursue a career in the military, EMT, Police Department, Fire, Justice System, or DNR? If so, see Shawnnah Hannah or Ms. Fitz before spring break to be featured on a spread for the yearbook! • There will be a Spanish Club meeting on Thursday, Mar. 12th in Hache's room during 1st lunch • It’s Snack Time! All students staying after school can get a FREE snack from the food service staff EVERY day! Look for your friendly food services faces in your school cafeteria right after school. Don’t miss out and get fueled up before your after school activities! • Congratulations to our JSHS Choir for earning an Excellent I Rating at District Choral Festival at Standish and qualifying for STATE in May. They received lovely comments and praise from the guest clinician following their performance AND earned a 27 out of 30 in the sight reading room. This is quite an achievement for our young choir - considering they were missing 11 singers!!! Keep up the excellent sound!!!! • Band and Choir Executive Board Meeting during First lunch Tuedsay (3/10). • Music Booster Meeting this Thursday (3/12) @ 5:30 pm in the band room. • Students preparing for State Solo & Ensemble Festival this week-end (3/14) at Midland High need to make arrangements to rehearse with Mrs. Kintner ASAP. Performance times were posted on the Beaverton Band Facebook page. • Beaverton Forensics Team earned a second place team trophy from the Alma Maze Tournament. Alisson tweed earned a 1st place individual trophy in Broadcasting. • All BB/SB players report to Mr. Wentworth’s room at 3:10 today before practice. • High School Track practice starts today. If you’re in the building after school, there will be running in the hallways starting at 3:30. Counseling News: Event Results: Bowling Final Scores at State Tournament were: Drew Minkina - 1,045, Xander Dell- 1,080, Ellie Minkina – 885, and Becca Claypool – 1,017. Wrestling States results: Jacob Cassiday – 4th place Events: Boys District Game @ Farwell vs Beal City. Bus leaves at 4:30, Game starts at 6:00, Drop & Go Weekend Birthday: Jacquilynn Hooper & Logan Mathews Birthday: Damon Strange & Devon Tilkins Today’s Lunch Menu: Pierogis with Italian Meat Sauce

Beaverton's Forensics Team earned a second place team trophy from the Alma Maze tournament today. Allison Tweed earned a 1st place individual trophy in Broadcasting with 5 1/100's. Pictured is Allison Tweed, Julie Stacy, Breonna Noll, and Allissa Schwerin. Missing from picture Grace Hoag. Well done ladies!

Congratulations Beaverton Choir! They earned a I (Excellent) rating overall at Festival today!

Bowling update: Final scores: Drew: 1,045 Xander: 1,080 Ellie: 885 Becca: 1,017 Great season bowlers! #GoBeavers

Wrestling update: Jacob Cassiday will be wrestling for 3rd place in the state after two wins this morning.