What do Cemistry students do when they need distilled water??
We have a need for substitute cooks! If you would like to help out, please contact Katelyn at kphelps@blufordschools.org. We still have days in December for which we need help.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Trojans!
Someone had a hair "brained" idea to look at hair today.......
It's the extra stuff that makes school special and fun. A JH student drew this recently.
Congratulations to these Bluford Grade School students for achieving academic success for trimester 1 of the 2020-2021 school year:
HIGH HONORS: 5th Grade - Teiryn Andrews, Jacob Braden, Owen Burke, Bryden Dalby, Ethan Fitzjerrells, Lily Rains, and Kylie Snow 6th Grade - Kadi Bain, Hailei Marlow, and Walker Rightnowar 8th Grade - Baylee Adams, Chloe Adams, Graham Bertrand, and Kylee Halbin
HONORS: 5th Grade – Emilee Loker and Abriella McElveen 6th Grade – Jaunston Capps
HONORABLE MENTION: 5th Grade – Trevor Jones, Jacob Marlow, Rielly Norman, and Emerey Withrow 6th Grade – Landon Cook and Conner Withrow 7th Grade – Raymond Andrews, Chloe King, and Elizabeth Thomas 8th Grade – Stacie Bullard, Amaya Hefner, Ashton Stilley, and Shelbi Yanez
Yes sports fans good news! We are starting winter sports practices cautiously and optimistically. All school safety guidelines must be followed to the letter for it to continue but we are on a positive path now.
Boys HS will go after school and girls will go at 5:00 this week. Girls JH will go Tue.-Thur. after school and Boys are TBA this week.
We will be having school tomorrow, November 11th, which is Veteran's Day. We typically honor our Veterans with a program, but due to COVID there will be no in-person program. Veterans will be honored with a video. Thank you to all the veterans!
Chemistry class making nylon....who knew
The high school art class has an outstanding display of paper mache projects.
Veterans Day will look a little different this year. We are in the process of making a video to honor our local heros. Please see the picture for more information as to how you can help us accomplish our job.
Dental Safari will be here on Monday, November 9th. Dental exams are good for 18 months and are required for students entering or in kindergarten, second grade, sixth grade, and ninth grade. See the attached flyer for more information. Register online through Dental Safari.
You can't beat that Trojan Pride....21:18 HSCC Sectionals@ Swansee
Here are some upcoming important dates.
Oct. 30- No School- Teacher In Service
Nov. 3- No school- Election Day
Nov. 6 - 11:30 Dismisal
Nov. 9- Dental Safari
Nov. 17- Beta Club Blood Drive
Nov. 18 - Picture Retakes
Nov. 20- No School
Nov. 25, 26, 27- No School
Unfortunately with the press release from the Governors office yesterday, which shifted basketball to a "high risk" activity, all basketball activities have been postponed until we have more guidance. All tryouts and practices are cancelled until further notice.
Grade School girls basketball open gym will be from after school till 5 Tuesday, and after school till 4:30 Wednesday and Thursday.
High School boys basketball open gym will be from 3:20 to 5pm, Tuesday and Thursday. Any boys interested in playing is encouraged to attend these so we can get an accurate head count of players. Regular practice will begin Nov. 16 for boys and girls.
2020 GS Regional Cross Country T-Shirts are available for sale. See attached flyer for more information. Send completed order forms with payment to the GS office.
Mrs. Henson wanted me to share the attached flyer regarding Toys for Kids. If you need a referral, contact the school.
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