The Wordle craze has come to BHS! Mrs. Krason has us stumped with the first BHS WORDLE challenge. We are excited for new puzzles each day.
Mark you calendars - our BES K-3 Family Literacy Night is back! We're inviting all Belpre Elementary kindergarten, first, second and third grade students and families to join us for an evening of food, fun, and learning on Tuesday, March 29th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Our PTO is graciously providing a free pizza dinner, and our special guest is local musician Todd Burge. Mr. Burge will entertain the children (and adults) with his creative, fun musical style - you won't want to miss it! Families can RSVP using the paper sent home earlier this week, or by calling the school office to let us know.
PSA: A SHORT STORY COMPETITION is going on at Belpre!! Do you think you can write a short fiction story in 1,500 words or less?? Well Belpre believes there is a writer in all of us and encourages all students to participate.
These are the guidelines our students are asked to follow:
1. Entries must be submitted no later than April 1, 2022 to the high school main office.
2. Your story must be an original work of fiction.
3. Word count is important!! 1,500 words or less.
4. Must include a Title page.
5. DO NOT include your name; we will announce the winner by the story's title.
6. This competition is open to all grade levels, including the junior high and high school.
Mr. William James held a Writers Workshop in the high school library on Monday, March 21st, to allow any and all participants the chance to ask questions and work on their stories. This was also an opportunity for students to sign up for the competition, if they hadn’t already. We were able to interview some of the students about their stories. When interviewed, the students stated that they are focusing on the hook, the plot and the setting of their stories. They were taught to work on building and engaging a relatable story with a conflict and an antagonist.
All submissions will be due on April 15, 2022. We believe this is a great opportunity for our students to showcase their creativity and writing skills. There will be prizes awarded to first, second and third place winners.
Belpre can’t wait to see what our students came up with and we look forward to reading each and every story!
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Our BES first grade students celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by showing off their measurement skills! The children worked together to make a paper chain that they used to measure different items and spaces in the school.
Our symbolic monarchs have arrived in first grade! After spending the winter in Mexico, monarch butterflies have begun their spring migration north. We received symbolic monarchs from students all over North America. Our symbolic monarchs, that we made last fall, spent the winter in Mexico and now have been spotted in Idaho and North Carolina. Check out the Journey North website to learn about the real and symbolic monarchs’ migration.
https://journeynorth.org/monarchs
Leaders growing leaders! Our fifth grade students partnered with our littlest learners to enjoy a few great books together during their weekly Reading Buddies collaboration. What a fun and engaging way to share a love for learning!
No luck for leprechauns in kindergarten at Belpre Elementary School today! Our kiddos have created enticing traps for the tiny gold givers - will our students capture a pot of gold?
The Belpre City School District is offering an additional opportunity for public comment related to the 2021-2022 Part-B IDEA Special Education Funds, including the use of the ARP IDEA Part B Special Education Funds. Questions and suggestions concerning the use of funds should be directed to Mr. Jason Haught, Director of Student Services, 2014 Rockland Ave, Belpre, Ohio 45714. A response hearing regarding the aforementioned questions and suggestions will be held at 5:30p.m. on Tuesday, March 29m 2022, at Belpre Elementary School, 2000 Rockland Ave., Belpre, Ohio.
Don't miss this important evening!
BHS TESTING TIME!
Next Wednesday and Thursday, all Belpre 7th, 8th, and 10th grade students, including those enrolled through Blue Sky Virtual Academy, will take the state English test. This is an important test, so get a good night's sleep! Students need to make sure they have their Chromebooks fully charged when they arrive at school for testing. Testing will start promptly at 8 AM.
We will be operating the bells after testing concludes on a two hour delay schedule. 9th graders will be assigned to workrooms during the testing session. Juniors and seniors who are not retesting and are otherwise in good standing may arrive at 10 AM, when classes resume at school.
The Junior Class is hosting a fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings in Parkersburg this Wednesday, March 9th. Simply come in to Buffalo Wild Wings, dine in or takeout, with the fundraiser ticket, available on our Facebook page. They will donate a percentage of your check to our class. This money will be used for prom this year! If you have any questions or would like a copy of the ticket, please contact Ms. Morgan at the High School. On behalf of the Junior class, thank you for your support!
Mr. Robin White, K - 4 Music teacher and 5th/6th grade band teacher, truly experienced the highlight of his professional career when he attended the Rose Parade back in January. "It was an amazing experience to be with this group of like-minded professionals from across the country to celebrate and honor the importance of music education. There was also a large group of directors from Ohio and I made some great connections", said Mr. White. "I'm so glad that I was able to represent our school, our staff, our students and community in this capacity and it has been a lot of fun sharing this experience with the students. History was made because this was the first time in Rose Parade History that a group of this caliber was formed and it was joined with a float entry. The combined entry won the overall Showmanship honor for the parade. " If you would like to see more go to https://banddirectorsalute.org/
Second grade students at Belpre Elementary are exploring the way things move! As they examine forces and motion, the learners are recording their observations and data as scientists would. Great job second graders!
BHS Spring sports schedules are here! Make sure to come out and support our student-athletes this Spring!
Belpre High School is proud to introduce our March Students of the Month--Taylor Parker and Jacob Smeeks!
Taylor is an honor roll student and also enrolled in CCP classes. She is a member of National Honor Society, BHS AERO Club, and Number One Club. She participates in marching band and varsity softball. Her future plans include attending Glenville State University for athletics and academics with plans to major in either education or accounting and business.
Jacob is an honor roll student at BHS. He is in the Number One Club and AERO. He is a three-sport athlete, playing varsity golf, basketball, and baseball. Future plans for Jacob include attending Rio Grande University for a degree in business management. He will also play golf in college.
Congratulations, Taylor and Jacob!
Belpre Elementary School students celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday in style this week! From the Cat in the Hat to The Lorax, our students showed their love for literacy with creative costumes representing their most beloved Seuss character.
The March 2022 Students of the Month are Taylor Parker and Jacob Smeeks
Taylor Parker is the daughter of Keith and Angela Parker. Taylor is an Honor Roll student at Belpre High School and is also enrolled in CCP classes. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the BHS A.E.R.O. Club, and the Number One Club. She plays Varsity Softball. Future plans for Taylor include attending Glenville State University for athletics and academics with plans to major in either education or accounting & business.
Jacob Smeeks is the son of Scott and Annette Smeeks. Jacob is an Honor Roll student at Belpre High School. He is in the BHS Number One Club and A.E.R.O. club. His is a three sport athlete, playing baseball, basketball, and golf. Future plans for Jacob include attending Rio Grande University for a degree in Business Management and he has signed to play golf for them. After earning his business degree he will pursue a career in that field.
This announcement is for all elementary and junior high students. The last day to sign up for rec baseball and softball is March 8. If you have a child that is interested in playing T-Ball up thru junior high baseball or softball, you can log on to their website at belprejrbaseballsoftball.org and click "Register Now" to sign up.
We are so excited to announce that Belpre City Schools is ready to take to the stage! We're putting on a musical journey through the history of Belpre schools, and we need your help. Do you have stories from your days as an Eagle? How about great pictures? Theatrical and musical talent? We need you!
