Mrs. Sherwin’s 3rd grade tested out if they could outrun a dinosaur. They practiced their prediction and measurent skills to discover it's most likely the dinosaurs would win in a race.
Please don't forget about hat day tomorrow. Let's show our support for Hunter!
Mrs. Willett’s first grade class has been learning about soil and was able to go down to Mrs. Schumms class and learn even more from the high school students!
We will have a hat day this Friday to show our support for Hunter Belmont, an 8th grade student at BGS.
Webber High School hosted an inspiring assembly today featuring renowned motivational speaker Damon West. Known for his compelling story of transformation—from a promising college quarterback to serving time in prison and ultimately turning his life around—Damon shared his "Coffee Bean" philosophy, emphasizing resilience, personal responsibility, and the power of positivity. His message resonated deeply with students and staff alike.
The event brought together high school and junior high students from Webber/Bluford and Wayne City. While our schools are rivals on the court and field, it was great to see students from both communities come together to share in this powerful experience. The assembly reminded everyone that, despite competition, the human element unites us all.
After the assembly, Damon gave an additional motivational talk to teachers and staff from both districts, offering practical tools and encouragement for making a positive impact in their schools and beyond.
In addition to his speaking engagements, Damon is also the author of The Change Agent and The Coffee Bean, which offer deeper insights into his journey and transformative philosophy.
The event was a memorable experience for everyone in attendance, showcasing the power of community and leaving students and staff with the encouragement to be the change they wish to see in the world.
This is a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, January 17, students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Additionally, there will be no school on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The seventh graders learned about credible sources back in November. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, they applied their skills while learning about some interesting Native Americans.
At the end of the second quarter, there were many students that successfully completed a course of thirty lessons in our computer science class! I am so proud of them all!
Second quarter computer science students enjoyed a visit from Rend Lake College staff. They were given the chance to explore career clusters with their VR technology, and they had the chance to use 3D computers.
Congratulations to these students for advancing in the Elks Americanism essay contest.
Just a reminder of our upcoming schedules with Christmas. On Friday we will be dismissing at 11:30. Our first day back after Christmas will be on Tuesday, January 7. We hope everyone has a safe and Merry Christmas!
This week in Ms. Fitzjerrells' 4th Grade, we are solving our Christmas Math Mystery!🎄These students must find the selfish elf that has been stealing all of the elves Christmas cookies from Santa! They must solve a math clue everyday to find the theif! Stay tuned to find out who the suspect is.......
Mrs. Hails' third grade has been learning about rocks and minerals in science. They used magnifying glasses to examine their rocks, and then they tried to determine what kind of rocks they were by scratching them to test the hardness.
Good afternoon Trojan family! As we embrace the changing seasons, we understand this time of year often brings various health challenges. With this in mind, we would like to extend a friendly reminder. If your child is unwell and unable to attend school, your prompt communication is greatly appreciated. Please remember to call the office at 618-732-8242 by 10:00am if your child is sick. To help ensure a healthy and positive learning environment, students who have been sick need to be fever free/symptom free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school. Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to the health and success of our school community. If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Computer science students are making a reaction game today.
Jr High cheer practice for today has been cancelled.
ELA classes made Native American fry bread today. It was messy but good. We certainly enjoyed all of the yummy toppings that were donated! Thanks to all that donated supplies.
This is a reminder: There will be no school tomorrow, Wednesday, November 27, through Friday, November 29, for Thanksgiving Break. School will resume on Monday, December 2.
Mrs. Hails's third graders made butter today. They each got a turn shaking the cream until it thickened into butter. They got to try it on bread and crackers and even got some honey and cinnamon and sugar to try with it!
The eighth grade computer science students learned some facts about the Day of the Dead holiday. They designed their own digital sugar skull and decorated cookies.
