Announcements: January 19, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. Picture Retakes have been rescheduled for February 5 th .
2. Football Players: Your banners are in the office. Please come pick up to take home.
3. Any 7 th or 8 th grade boys interested in playing basketball this year, there is a meeting today
during lunch. Meeting in the library.
4. Robotics team will be meeting on today 3:10-5:00 pm.
Counseling News: Seniors: The Midland Area Community Foundation Scholarship portal is now open,
check your graduating class' google classroom for more information.
Event Results:
Birthdays: Seth Onweller
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Beef Nachos & Fiesta rice
Announcements: January 18, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. Late buses this morning will be the Elephant and Kite bus.
2. All students that will be enrolled in the Virtual School for second semester meet in the library
directly after the announcements.
3. Picture Retakes have been rescheduled for February 5 th .
4. Football Players: Your banners are in the office. Please come pick up to take home.
5. High School Winter Sports competitions may begin on Feb. 1 st , with the new guidelines.
6. Any 7 th or 8 th grade boys interested in playing basketball this year, there is a meeting Tuesday
the 19 th on your lunch. Meeting in the library.
7. Robotics team will be meeting on Tuesday, January 19th at 3:10-5:00 pm.
Counseling News: Seniors: The Midland Area Community Foundation Scholarship portal is now open,
check your graduating class' google classroom for more information.
Event Results: Congratulations to the following BPA members who placed for BPA region 8 Virtual
Competition and now advance to compete at state.
Logan Mathews: 1 st Payroll Accounting, 1 st Advanced Accounting, 3 rd Business Meeting
Management, 3 rd Financial Math, 4 th Administrative Support Concepts.
Becca Claypool: 1 st Basic Office Systems & Procedures & 2 nd Fundamental Word Processing
Emma Govitz: 2 nd Intermediate Word Processing & 4 th Fundamental Spreadsheets
Nicoli Claypool: 5 th PC Servicing & Troubleshooting
Birthdays: Weekend Birthday: Harley Cowell
Today: Alex Pahl
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Turkey & Mashed Potatoes with a Soft Baked Pretzel
Announcements: January 15, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. Last call for students to look through lost and found. (table set up in the hall) It’s going to be
donated to the mission afterschool.
2. Picture Retakes have been rescheduled for February 5 th .
3. High School Winter Athletes: Please make sure you get your green card from the office by
Friday, especially if your team practices this week-end. If you had a physical last year, all we
need is the signed Health Questionnaire. If you didn't have a physical on file last year, you will
need to get a physical. These forms are available outside the office in the folders or if you have
questions, ask the office. If you do not have a green card at your first practice, you will not be
able to practice.
4. Football Players: Your banners are in the office. Please come pick up to take home.
5. Attention Beaverton Football Players: Weight Lifting and Conditioning will begin on Saturday,
January 16th, from 10am-11:15am. Bring your running shoes, mask, and water. In addition to
Saturdays, we will also lift on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm-4:45pm. 6th-8th graders
are also invited to participate in these sessions. See you Saturday.
6. Wrestling Practice times: This Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-3:00 in the high school.
7. High School Girls Basketball Players: Practice will begin on Monday from 5:00-7:00 at the high
school.
8. Middle School Girls Basketball will practice next Monday and Tuesday after school.
9. High School Winter Sports competitions may begin on Feb. 1 st , with the new guidelines.
10. Any 7 th or 8 th grade boys interested in playing basketball this year, there is a meeting Tuesday
the 19 th on your lunch. Meeting in the library.
Counseling News: Seniors: The Midland Area Community Foundation Scholarship portal is now
open, check your graduating class' google classroom for more information. Dual enrolled students: if
you have not turned in your textbook from last semester you have today and tomorrow to do so
without penalty. The next semester dual courses will begin January 10th. See Mrs. Phillips with any
questions.
Winter Semester Dual Enrolled Students may pick up books from Mrs. Phillips.
Event Results:
Birthdays: Cadence Augustine & Aaliyah Quintanilla
Announcements: January 14, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. BJSHS Students: Are you behind? Do you need help with your course work? We have academic
after school Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:20-4:20. Get caught up! Stop in before
the end of the marking period catches up to you!
2. Picture Retakes have been rescheduled for February 5 th .
3. High School Winter Athletes: Please make sure you get your green card from the office by
Friday, especially if your team practices this week-end. If you had a physical last year, all we
need is the signed Health Questionnaire. If you didn't have a physical on file last year, you will
need to get a physical. These forms are available outside the office in the folders or if you have
questions, ask the office. If you do not have a green card at your first practice, you will not be
able to practice.
4. Football Players: Your banners are in the office. Please come pick up to take home.
5. Attention Beaverton Football Players: Weight Lifting and Conditioning will begin on Saturday,
January 16th, from 10am-11:15am. Bring your running shoes, mask, and water. In addition to
Saturdays, we will also lift on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm-4:45pm. 6th-8th graders
are also invited to participate in these sessions. See you Saturday.
6. Wrestling Practice times: This Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-3:00 in the high school.
7. High School Girls Basketball Players: Practice will begin on Monday from 5:00-7:00 at the high
school.
8. Middle School Girls Basketball will practice next Monday and Tuesday after school.
9. High School Winter Sports competitions may begin on Feb. 1 st , with the new guidelines.
Counseling News: Seniors: The Midland Area Community Foundation Scholarship portal is now
open, check your graduating class' google classroom for more information. Dual enrolled students: if
you have not turned in your textbook from last semester you have today and tomorrow to do so
without penalty. The next semester dual courses will begin January 10th. See Mrs. Phillips with any
questions.
Winter Semester Dual Enrolled Students may pick up books from Mrs. Phillips.
Event Results: Beaverton Volleyball beat Calumet 3-0 to advance to state semifinals. Mady Pahl 28
assists, 15 digs, 7 kills; Molly Gerow 13 kills, 15 digs; Faith Danielak 7 kills; Alexis Grove 8 digs; Leiyah
Mungin 10 digs; Hannah Stearns 5 kills; Becca Wirt 4 kill.
Birthdays: Belated Happy Birthday to Ethan Athey, Austin Dobson, & Dylan Kasper
Today: Marissa Krohn & Jose Peyra Valiente
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Beef Nachos
Dear MHSAA Community,
With today’s press conference and public release of the MDHHS epidemic order effective as of Saturday, January 16, the following is information we know at this time. With the Representative Council scheduled to meet tomorrow, Jan. 14, along with dozens of additional questions that have already reached us this afternoon, schools should expect additional information and further communication in the next few days.
Here is initial guidance to schools based on today’s announcement and release of the updated MDHHS order:
No changes have been made to the three remaining fall sports in the MDHHS pilot rapid testing program; since the updated order goes into effect on Saturday, the two fall non-contact sports of girls swimming & diving and volleyball must continue with testing this week.
Winter teams may continue with OUTDOOR conditioning activities through Friday, Jan. 15.
On Saturday, Jan. 16, the following changes go into effect for school sports:
The non-contact winter sport of swimming and diving- boys in the LP and both boys and girls in the UP- may begin practices on Jan. 16 and compete starting on Jan. 22.
The non-contact sports of bowling and gymnastics may begin practice on Jan. 16 and compete starting on Jan. 25.
The four winter contact sports as defined by MDHHS include basketball, competitive cheer, ice hockey and wrestling. These four sports may begin indoor practices with no physical contact on Jan. 16. There must be at least 6 feet of distance between each occupied workout station with spaces and activities set up to maintain 6 feet between all persons at all times.
Based on the order, the first day of competition would be on Feb. 1 for these 4 sports with new MHSAA tournament dates. We will provide updated MHSAA tournament dates for these four winter sports by the end of this week.
The MHSAA will continue to actively advocate for an earlier start to competition and physical contact practices in these sports given the non-school sports activity within our state, and the school and non-school activity in our three bordering states, all include competition now in winter sports, including wrestling.
Spring sports and fall sports not involved in the MDHHS pilot testing program may begin indoor 4-player workouts and resume conditioning activities on Jan. 16. Note that all of this out-of-season activity must be NON-PHYSICAL CONTACT work at this time.
Masks are required of all participants except when actively participating in swimming & diving and gymnastics.
School weight rooms are now open for lifting and conditioning with physical distancing and NO PHYSICAL CONTACT activities and masks being worn at all times.
Under this updated order, spectators for winter sports are limited to 100 persons, except for stadiums and arenas, which are capped at 250. Note that bowling center capacity is limited to 25% of total occupancy set by the local fire marshal.
The Representative Council will be meeting tomorrow to address new calendar issues and other challenges that today’s MDHHS announcement created. We will communicate with all schools following the meeting with more updated information.
Thank you.
Mark Uyl
MHSAA Executive Director
The volleyball team will be arriving into town around 8:30. Safe travels to any fans coming up to greet the team! GO RED!
Volleyball team beats Calumet in 3 to advance to the MHSAA Semi-finals on Thursday at 2:00. The team will be escorted back into Beaverton this evening! More info to come. Thanks for everyone that watched the live stream and GO RED!!!
BEAVERTON FANS: The winter sports schedules are available on the jr/sr high website by clicking here :
https://www.beavertonruralschools.com/o/beavertonjrsr/athletics
All games will be available on the daily events website page soon!
At this time, no fans are allowed and home high school events will be livestreamed on the jr/sr high facebook page.
Please travel safe on your way to the jr/sr high parking lot to send off the volleyball team today at 4:00.
GO RED!
Beaverton Fans are invited to the jr/sr high parking lot to cheer on the volleyball bus tomorrow at 4:00, as the team departs for their Quarterfinal Game vs. Calumet in Houghton Lake @ 6:00 p.m. The bus will depart the parking lot at 4:10.
The game will be livestreamed through the jr/sr high facebook page and is available on MHSAA TV.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/calumet-high-school-calumet-mi/gam4ac4de367
GO RED!
Announcements: January 11, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. BJSHS Students: Are you behind? Do you need help with your course work? We have academic
after school Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:20-4:20. Get caught up! Stop in before
the end of the marking period catches up to you!
2. 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball starts again with practice on Monday, Jan. 18th. There will be
one week of practice, then games begin again. Updated schedule on school website or paper
copies available in office.
3. High School Winter Sport practices begin on Saturday, January 16th. Your coaches will be in
touch with your practice schedules. Updated schedule on school website. See Ms. Johnston
with any questions.
4. High School Bowling Practices will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00-7:00 at the
bowling alley. The first practice is on Tuesday, Jan. 19th. Students are responsible for their own
transportation to practices and to competitions.
5. Students are invited to send off the volleyball team for their volleyball quarterfinal game on
Tuesday, January 12th vs. Calumet in Houghton Lake. The bus will depart from the JR/SR high
school at 4:10 so be in the parking lot by 4:00. Thanks for supporting your classmates!
6. Football Players: Your banners are in the office. Please come pick up to take home.
7. Wrestling Practice times: This Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-3:00 in the high school.
Counseling News: Seniors: The Midland Area Community Foundation Scholarship portal is now
open, check your graduating class' google classroom for more information. Dual enrolled students: if
you have not turned in your textbook from last semester you have today and tomorrow to do so
without penalty. The next semester dual courses will begin January 10th. See Mrs. Phillips with any
questions.
Winter Semester Dual Enrolled Students may pick up books from Mrs. Phillips.
Event Results:
Birthdays: Weekend Birthday: Emma Govitz
Today: Landon Love & Bryar Pollard
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Savory Salisbury Steak & soft Baked Pretzel
Beaverton Fans are invited to the jr/sr high parking lot to cheer on the volleyball bus next Tuesday, Jan. 12th at 4:00, as the team departs for their Quarterfinal Game vs. Calumet in Houghton Lake @ 6:00 p.m. The bus will depart the parking lot at 4:10.
Unfortunately, there are no general public tickets available. Beaverton will be livestreaming the game through the jr/sr high facebook page. In addition, it's available on MHSAA TV by purchasing a $10 monthly subscription.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/calumet-high-school-calumet-mi/gam4ac4de367
GO RED!
Announcements: January 8, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. A reminder to students: You should not to be going to our lockers in between classes. You
should be taking all of your 1 st -3 rd period class items with you in the morning and 5 th -7 th period
class items with you in the afternoon. Also, there is to be no loitering in the hallway. You are
expected to go straight to your next class during passing time unless you need a drink or need
to use the restroom.
2. BJSHS Students: Are you behind? Do you need help with your course work? We have academic
after school Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:20-4:20. Get caught up! Stop in before
the end of the marking period catches up to you!
3. 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball starts again with practice on Monday, Jan. 18th. There will be
one week of practice, then games begin again. Updated schedule on school website or paper
copies available in office.
4. High School Winter Sport practices begin on Saturday, January 16th. Your coaches will be in
touch with your practice schedules. Updated schedule on school website. See Ms. Johnston
with any questions.
5. High School Bowling Practices will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00-7:00 at the
bowling alley. The first practice is on Tuesday, Jan. 19th. Students are responsible for their own
transportation to practices and to competitions.
Counseling News: Seniors: The Midland Area Community Foundation Scholarship portal is now
open, check your graduating class' google classroom for more information. Dual enrolled students: if
you have not turned in your textbook from last semester you have today and tomorrow to do so
without penalty. The next semester dual courses will begin January 10th. See Mrs. Phillips with any
questions.
Winter Semester Dual Enrolled Students may pick up books from Mrs. Phillips.
Event Results:
Birthdays: Kyleigh Minkin
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Pancakes, Turkey Sausage Patty, Scrambled Eggs with Bacon & Cheese
Announcements: January 7, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. BJSHS Students: Are you behind? Do you need help with your course work? We have academic after school Mondays and Thursdays from 3:20-4:20. Get caught up! Stop in before the end of the marking period catches up to you!
2. High School Boys interested in playing high school basketball should attend a meeting during lunch in the library this Thursday. Get your lunch first, then report to the library.
3. 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball starts again with practice on Monday, Jan. 18th. There will be one week of practice, then games begin again. Updated schedule on school website or paper copies available in office.
4. High School Winter Sport practices begin on Saturday, January 16th. Your coaches will be in touch with your practice schedules. Updated schedule on school website. See Ms. Johnston with any questions.
5. High School Bowling Practices will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00-7:00 at the bowling alley. The first practice is on Tuesday, Jan. 19th. Students are responsible for their own transportation to practices and to competitions.
Counseling News: Seniors: The Midland Area Community Foundation Scholarship portal is now open, check your graduating class' google classroom for more information. Dual enrolled students: if you have not turned in your textbook from last semester you have today and tomorrow to do so without penalty. The next semester dual courses will begin January 10th. See Mrs. Phillips with any questions.
Winter Semester Dual Enrolled Students may pick up books from Mrs. Phillips.
Event Results:
Birthdays: No Birthdays
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Mashed Potato & Chicken Bowl with Biscuit
BJSHS Students: Are you behind? Do you need help with your course work? We have academic after school Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:20-4:20. Get caught up! Stop in before the end of the marking period catches up to you!
Announcements: January 6, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. Congratulations to the CTE students of the month: Robin Price, Liam Patch, and Cayden Walters.
These students were selected for positive performances in their Career and Technical Education
courses! Congrats to all!
2. BJSHS Students: Are you behind? Do you need help with your course work? We have academic
after school Mondays and Thursdays from 3:20-4:20. Get caught up! Stop in before the end of
the marking period catches up to you!
3. High School Boys interested in playing high school basketball should attend a meeting during
lunch in the library this Thursday. Get your lunch first, then report to the library.
4. 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball starts again with practice on Monday, Jan. 18th. There will be
one week of practice, then games begin again. Updated schedule on school website or paper
copies available in office.
5. High School Winter Sport practices begin on Saturday, January 16th. Your coaches will be in
touch with your practice schedules. Updated schedule on school website. See Ms. Johnston
with any questions.
Counseling News: Seniors: The Midland Area Community Foundation Scholarship portal is now
open, check your graduating class' google classroom for more information. Dual enrolled students: if
you have not turned in your textbook from last semester you have today and tomorrow to do so
without penalty. The next semester dual courses will begin January 10th. See Mrs. Phillips with any
questions.
Event Results:
Birthdays: Yesterday: Abigail Northrup & Christian Russell
Today: Lukas Butcher & Hunter Mitchell
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Walking Taco Nacho and Pineapple-Jalapeno Slaw
Announcements: January 4, 2021
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. Welcome Back!!!
Counseling News: Seniors: The Midland Area Community Foundation Scholarship portal is now
open, check your graduating class' google classroom for more information. Dual enrolled students: if
you have not turned in your textbook from last semester you have today and tomorrow to do so
without penalty. The next semester dual courses will begin January 10th. See Mrs. Phillips with any
questions.
Event Results:
Birthdays: No birthdays
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Classic Cheeseburger in Bun, Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Sautéed
Onions, Sautéed Mushrooms
Volleyball Quarterfinal Game vs. Calumet
Tuesday, January 5th @ 6:00 in Houghton Lake
Semifinals on Jan. 7th & Finals on Jan. 9th in Battle Creek
More information will be shared upon receipt.
Have a Happy & Safe Holiday Season!
GO RED!!
UPDATE FROM MHSAA:
With the announcement from the Governor’s office and MDHHS, along with today’s Representative Council meeting, here is the updated MHSAA plan for fall, winter and spring sports.
The Governor and MDHHS have a shared priority that high schools need to reopen first, followed by extra-curricular activities. With high schools now reopened, the MDHHS has announced a pilot testing program that will allow the three unfinished fall sport tournaments to resume under these new testing requirements. The updated emergency orders continue the pause on all organized sports except those three fall MHSAA sports identified in the MDHHS pilot testing program. This will allow those schools with teams still playing in MHSAA tournaments (volleyball and football) and individuals in LP girls swimming & diving (Finals qualifiers, only) to resume practice on Monday, Dec. 21. All safety protocols remain in effect. The tournament schedules for these 3 fall sports are as follows:
Volleyball- Quarterfinals on Tuesday, Jan. 5; Semifinals and Finals on Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 7-9 at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek.
Swimming & Diving- Finals on Friday, Jan. 15 (Diving) and Saturday, Jan. 16 (Swimming) at 3 locations.
Football- Regional Finals and 8-Player Semifinals on Saturday, Jan. 2; Semifinals at home sites and 8-Player Finals on Saturday, Jan. 9 ; Finals on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 15-16.
All details on this pilot testing program will be shared by MDHHS with the MHSAA and those fall sports schools soon.
Unless new MDHHS orders are issued, all winter sports practices and competitions may start when the updated emergency orders expire on Jan. 15. Only virtual contact is allowed for all sports in all member school facilities, except those fall sport schools and individuals still in the MHSAA tournament following the pilot testing program, at this time. Schools and coaches should strongly discourage any non-school activity by individuals during this pause to not create more virus spread so that we can return to play. All winter sport tournaments will conclude by the end of March and updated scheduling guidance and winter sport tournament dates will be finalized and shared with member schools next Tuesday, Dec. 22. Note that the one outdoor winter sport, skiing, may begin outdoor practices and competition on Monday, Dec. 21 with no change to the published MHSAA Ski tournament dates. All indoor junior high and middle school sports may also resume when the orders expire on Jan. 15. All safety protocols remain in effect when winter practices and competitions resume.
At the current time, the updated MDHHS emergency orders do not allow for any spectators at contests for both fall and winter sports.
All spring sports will start on time and no changes will be made to spring sport tournament dates.
Additional winter scheduling details and finalized tournament dates will be shared with schools by the end of the day next Tuesday, Dec. 22.
Ugly Sweater Day at BJSHS!
Announcements: December 18, 2020
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.
1. Christmas Trivia: Which Type of Tree was the partridge sitting in, according to a well-known
Christmas Song?
2. Answer to yesterday’s trivia question was The Grinch
First student to come to the office during lunch with the correct answer and receive a treat.
Counseling News:
Event Results:
Birthdays: Cierra Keels & Mrs. Hargrove
Today’s Lunch Menu: CREATE: Crispy Popcorn Shrimp, Pretzel Nuggets, Macaroni and Cheese
Wishing everyone a peaceful, refreshing
Merry Christmas and a Joyful and a
Happy New Year!