First Day of School (August 12, 2020) Elementary ProceduresClasses will begin at 9:30 a.m. The building will open for students at 9:10 a.m.Please do not park in the circle drive areaParents will not be entering the school building. If you are making a lunch money deposit, please send the check with your child and it will be collected and turned into the office by... READ MORE >
Here are some frequently asked questions as we prepare to open school next week:What date does school start? The first day of school for students is August 12th. It will be a 9:30 a.m. start. We will have a 9:30 a.m. start time on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next week. What time does school begin and end (after the first week)? On Monday-Thursday, school... READ MORE >
The School Board approved a re-opening plan that includes that Blue Hill Community Schools will use the South Heartland District Health Department Risk Dial to help assess where the school is at to determine how instruction will take place. In the SHDHD, new positive tests are trending up in the weekly case counts. Currently, the risk level is at the top of Yellow... READ MORE >
The question that is being asked with much anticipation of the answer “What will school at Blue Hill Community Schools look like in the Fall?” We are working to make the best of a difficult situation but we strongly want to resume classes this fall just as we have been accustomed to starting a new school year. The strategy that we will create will aim to address... READ MORE >
Dear Parents:We are planning an end-of-year materials collection and pick-up of personal items for all Blue Hill students. Material Collection/Personal Item Pick Up (Elementary Gym): Monday, May 11 - 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday, May 12 - 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday, May 13 - 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM You may pick up your child’s personal items and drop off school... READ MORE >
Our 2020-21 New Student Registration is open! If you are new to the district or are interested in "opting-in" for the upcoming school year, please complete the form below and you will be contacted regarding your registration.https://bit.ly/2W927EX READ MORE >
Blue Hill Schools April Board Meeting will be a virtual zoom meeting. Below is the link and password to join. If you would like to participate in the meeting you will be able to comment during the “Communications from the Public” time on the Agenda. Instructions are provided. Time: April 20, 2020 7:00 PM Central Time Join Zoom... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following Blue Hill High School Art students for medaling in the McCook Community College Paint-In Exhibition. This year’s competition was held virtually. Digital and Photography: Judge’s Choice = Bo EdgarThree-Dimensional: First Place = Madison MenkeMixed Media: Second Place = Alayna CoxDrawing: Third Place = Madison MenkeCheck out... READ MORE >
Blue Hill School Families This update is intended to follow up on the previous statement that we would make a decision about High School Prom on April 1. With guidance from state leaders and health department experts, it is looking more and more like we will not return to school as “normal” this school year. We are currently under a Directed Health Measure that... READ MORE >
3/25/20Parents/Guardians: As we go forward with eLearning for the foreseeable future, we want to let you know that we have been working diligently on our end to make eLearning a fun and engaging alternative to the daily instruction your child once received. Teachers are planning on a daily basis to meet the needs of all students. The instruction of students... READ MORE >
We have received a new announcement from the Nebraska Commissioner of Education and our Local Health Departments that schools SHOULD NOT return to normal operations this school year. Blue Hill Community Schools are closed indefinitely. During this time teachers will continue with instruction via eLearning. We will continue to offer Grab & Go lunches for free to... READ MORE >
The news cycle of the past few weeks hasn’t been very promising. How about something to celebrate? Blue Hill Public Schools is excited to announce that Mrs. Bonifas has received the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Richard Katt Outstanding Nebraska Career Educator Award! Mrs. Bonifas won the award for the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources division. ... READ MORE >
Blue Hill Schools will offer online tutoring help and emotional support to K-6 students during our closure.Please click on the link below for hours and additional information:Online Tutoring/Emotional Support READ MORE >
Blue Hill Schools will provide a sack lunch for students tomorrow between 11:30 and 12:00. Wednesday will be our first day and our first trial. For tomorrow, all students who live in town can come to the school and pick up lunch and take it home. We will also make deliveries to the Cowles Legion and the Pauline Church. This plan will change after tomorrow and we... READ MORE >
Parents and Guardians of students with chronic health conditions: With what is currently going on with the COVID-19 Virus, we want you to feel free to make the best decision possible about your children and their attendance at school. Blue Hill Schools understands that students with chronic health conditions that may make them vulnerable to the virus may need to... READ MORE >
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update Yesterday Governor Ricketts along with state education leaders, state and local health officials shared information related to the Coronavirus and how it may affect Nebraska schools going forward. The Governor has clearly differentiated between confirmed cases of the virus that are traceable, meaning we can trace its origin back to... READ MORE >
As you may have heard from media reports, Nebraska is experiencing the first community exposure to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), including closed schools in Fremont. We can expect more of this type of concern for the potential spread of the virus in Nebraska as other exposed individuals are identified. It has been shown that in other countries and now other states that... READ MORE >
The Blue Hill School Board recently approved the 2020-21 School Calendar. READ MORE >
Please see the following link for our Annual Report. https://5il.co/cd6c READ MORE >
Pictured above (L-R) School Representatives Patrick Moore, Christine Brown, Maddie Fritz, Treasure Trove Volunteers Sara Macklin, Marilyn Alber Part 2 – The Treasure Trove Schools. Who or what makes them tick? Teachers teach history, math, science, reading, music, and a whole host of other subjects. Support staff greets you when you come into the building... READ MORE >
In order to ensure that our enrollment is accurate for the 2020-21 School Year, we are seeking out all eligible kindergarten students in the District as well as students that would like to opt-in to Blue Hill. If you have a child who will be five (5) years of age on or before July 31, 2020, please fill out this 2020-21 kindergarten registration form. We will send... READ MORE >
JUST A REMINDER Our district is using SafeSchools Alert, a tip reporting service that allows students, staff, and parents to submit safety concerns to our administration. The primary way is through the Blue Hill Schools App by clicking on the menu button and then clicking “Report a Threat”. In addition to the app, there are five other ways to report a safety... READ MORE >
A new “Buddy Bench" adorns the Blue Hill Playground in hopes of making all students feel included during recess time. The bench was donated through Miss Mary Molle’s memorial, a long-time educator from Ord. Mary’s niece is a Blue Hill teacher and is excited to see the impact this will have on our students as her aunt’s legacy lives on. Students will be... READ MORE >
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” John Quincy AdamsA big part of school culture is relationships. Relationships are the foundation for a positive learning environment for both adults and students. When you work with someone involved with a variety of initiatives at school, you begin to... READ MORE >
Hello Parents,This year we are partnering with SchoolStore.com to raise funds for new playground equipment. SchoolStore's program is 100% online so there is no selling or handling of money or products. Your participation is easy and there is a nice prize program available to make this a fun experience!K-6 students will be bringing home envelopes with this... READ MORE >
Monday, Sept. 30 - Run/Walk Club 7:20-7:50 AM (track)Tuesday, Oct. 1 - Run/Walk Club 7:20-7:50 AM (track) 2nd-6th-grade Power Hour (3:30-4:15 PM) Wednesday, Oct. 2 - Run/Walk Club 7:20-7:50 AM (track) - Bobcat Pride Groups (wear "choose kindness" shirts) - Flu Shots 7- 8 AM ... READ MORE >
Parent-Teacher conferences will be held from 1:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday, September 24th. There is no school for students this day. Students are welcome to attend conferences with their parents. Please use the following link to sign up for a slot to meet with your child's teacher. K-4 teachers will hold conferences in their classrooms and you can reserve a 15... READ MORE >
9/10/19 Dear Parent/Guardian: Our after school study program, Power Hour, will begin Tuesday, October 1, 2019. This program is offered to all 2nd-6th-grade students every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. We will not have Power Hour on days when school is dismissed at 2:30 p.m. Power Hour is a program designed to provide a place for your... READ MORE >
Date August 27, 2019 Dear Parent, Safety is one of our district’s top priorities and to help safeguard our school community, we’ve taken an important step that I want to share with you. Our district is now using SafeSchools Alert, a tip reporting service that allows students, staff, and parents to submit safety concerns to our administration. The primary way is... READ MORE >
The Nebraska Reading Improvement Act became law in 2018 with the goal that all Nebraska students are able to read at or above grade level by the end of third grade. During this past week, all Blue Hill K-6 students were administered a reading assessment called DIBELS. The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills® (DIBELS) are a set of procedures and... READ MORE >
Blue Hill Beef Boosters Kickoff Event Friday, August 16 Blue Hill Beef Boosters Committee members and local producers will grill hamburgers for the students and the staff on the first Friday of the new school year. The kick-off event will begin at 10:00 a.m. with an assembly for our K-12 students and staff. Guest speakers will include representatives from the... READ MORE >
Blue Hill Beef Boosters Donation Form Your Name: ___________________________________________________________ Description of your donation: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Name as you would like it to... READ MORE >
Blue Hill Beef Boosters School Benefits The school will be serving locally raised beef two times per week. Processed beef will be in the form of ground beef, roasts, and stew meat. School administration, the school board, and the food management company are all in support of this program. The program will provide students an opportunity to see firsthand the... READ MORE >
Dear Parents, Kindergarten is an exciting time for your child! It’s the beginning of a journey of learning, friendship, fun and students reaching their full potential. We are excited to offer to you a Kindergarten Round-Up, to be held Friday, February 22 at 9:30 A.M. in the elementary gymnasium. Children who will be five years of age on or before July 31, 2019,... READ MORE >
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s), Similar to other area schools, we have started to hear about incidents involving student vaping. Complicating this issue is that there is varying information and misunderstandings involving vaping and/or electronic cigarettes. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the issue, give you resources if you feel your student is... READ MORE >
Purple hands with a red heart and a student’s name can be seen adorning the halls of Blue Hill Elementary School. If you have been in the building, you may have been wondering what these hands symbolize and how this impacts our students. The “purple hands” symbolize the pledge - “I will not use my hands or my words for hurting myself or others”. The Purple Hands... READ MORE >
Dear Parent/Guardian: Our after school study program, Power Hour, will begin Tuesday, October 2, 2018. This program is offered to all 2nd-6th grade students every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. We will not have Power Hour on days when school is dismissed at 2:30 p.m. Power Hour is a program designed to provide a place for your child to get... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Families, The first day of school – Monday, August 13, 2018. This newsletter will have all the information that you need as a parent to be ready for a new school year. Be sure that you have downloaded the school app and keep watch for the dates and times of mandatory parents’ informational meetings and open houses in August. If you have been a... READ MORE >
For many years Blue Hill Schools has provided space for a combined effort of ESU #9 and Hastings Head Start to operate a preschool program called the Webster County Early Learning Center (WCELC). Starting in August, Blue Hill Community Schools will take over operation of the preschool program and it will be called the Blue Hill Preschool. Blue Hill Preschool... READ MORE >
OPTION ENROLLMENT 2018-19 JOÉL RUYBALID Blue Hill Community Schools Option Enrollment for 2018-19 Option Enrollment applications for the 2018-19 school year to enroll in Blue Hill Community Schools are now being accepted. Forms are available at the Elementary Office, on the Nebraska Department of Education website, or you can download the form by clicking on... READ MORE >
In light of the very tragic school shooting in Florida, and the information that is coming out about the events of that day, I want to let patrons know that Blue Hill Community Schools has been actively pursuing greater student safety. According to the Washington Post, we are now averaging one school shooting per week. These events are increasing at alarming... READ MORE >
“There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them.” Denis Waitley (author and speaker) When I began my teaching career I taught World History. History teaches us about ancient civilizations and how advanced, brilliant, and influential these civilizations were to all people then and even... READ MORE >
Blue Hill Community Schools recognizes that there is an over-reliance on local property taxes to fund our annual operations. The State of Nebraska’s extreme reliance on property taxes to fund K-12 education is a serious issue. Nebraska K-12 schools receive 49% of their funding from local property taxes while the national average is 29%. For the school year,... READ MORE >
Blue Hill Community Schools Option Enrollment for 2018-19Option Enrollment applications for the 2018-19 school year to enroll in Blue Hill Community Schools are now being accepted. Forms are available at the Elementary Office, on the Nebraska Department of Education website, or you can download the form by clicking on the link below. The application deadline is... READ MORE >
January 12, 2018 Dear Parents, Kindergarten is an exciting time for your child! It’s the beginning of a journey of learning, friendship, fun and reaching their full potential. We are excited to offer to you a Kindergarten Round-Up, to be held Friday, February 23 at 9:30 A.M. in the elementary gymnasium. Children who will be five years of age on or before July... READ MORE >
If you were to enter a classroom in Blue Hill Elementary School today, it may not be the classroom you remembered being part of as you were growing up. I know for me - it’s been a transitional shift from the way I was taught, to the way that I taught when I first became a teacher, to the strategies and methods used by teachers in classrooms today. Times have... READ MORE >
Kyle Hubl, 6th grader, writes:Who are you most thankful for at Blue Hill Schools? There are many people I am thankful for. This question is like asking, “Who is your favorite parent, your mom or dad?” There are many people who have helped me, like Ms. Garwood. She is always trying to motivate me to read more challenging books. There is also Mrs. Kranau, who is... READ MORE >
Blue Hill will be participating in Red Ribbon Week festivities next week. (While the national celebration is being held this week, we decided to wait until next week as there are many other school activities this week.)We will kick off Red Ribbon Week on Monday by passing out some handouts/materials. Then, dress up days will begin on Tuesday. Dress up day themes... READ MORE >
Why all the testing and what exactly is MAP testing? It seems to be a legitimate question from concerned parents and students alike, and one that I would like to address with information on how this testing is used to help drive instruction. In the elementary, 3rd-6th grade students take the NWEA MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) test twice a year in the areas... READ MORE >
Our after school study program, Power Hour, will begin Tuesday, October 3, 2017. This program is offered to all 2nd-6th grade students every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Power Hour is a program designed to provide a place for your child to get a start on, and help with, their daily homework assignments. Students in grades 3-6 , who have... READ MORE >
Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences will take place on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Teachers in 5th-6th grades will be located in the elementary gym. You will sign up for one time slot (per child) and will rotate around the gym to see all of your child's core teachers (9 minutes each) during that time frame. K-2 & 4th-grade teachers will be located in their... READ MORE >
Athletic events are fun and exciting for all individuals. However, we ask that all elementary students abide by the following expectations while attending football competitions: 1. Elementary students attending games are expected to be supervised by a parent or guardian. 2. Elementary students need to stay off the track area (stay behind the cabled fence) and not... READ MORE >
You may have heard your child mention "Bobcat Pride" groups or CAT Tickets in the past couple of weeks, so let me share some information on a new program we are implementing for this school year. I was at a principal's meeting this summer (side note - it's a true fact that teachers and administrators don't actually have 3 months vacation in the summer:) and I... READ MORE >
YOU’RE INVITED! Families, Teachers, Administrators & Community members are invited to tour the student artwork that is displayed in the ESU 9 office. Artwork from twenty-six Blue Hill students (grades 3-7) have been selected to be displayed at Educational Service Unit No. 9. They will be framed and displayed for the next two years! Congratulations to Mrs.... READ MORE >
CAST of 872 DAYS JOHN ROUSE-- ADOLF—a nineteen-year-old citizen of Leningrad. Recently done with secondary school, he is an observer and listener. He guides us through the story. JAMI KIRCHNER-- SOLDIER—a member of the Red Army. He is aware of his rank and place in the army and tries to not let his opinion out in the presence... READ MORE >
I was encouraged by our superintendent, Mr. Ruybalid, to start a blog to communicate about activities and programs that are going on in Blue Hill Elementary School. Although I have never spent time writing down my thoughts and ideas, I look forward to the opportunity to share some insight on all the great things we have going on at Blue Hill Schools! I will post... READ MORE >