Bellbrook Schools cancel for solar eclipse

By: Evi Fromm The last time a total solar eclipse occurred in Ohio was over 200 years ago in 1806. Because of the totality, many schools and businesses are having to consider what this event will stir up on April 8. It is expected that on that day, the population of Greene County will almost double due to so many people coming to the area … Continue reading Bellbrook Schools cancel for solar eclipse

BHS welcomes Amanda Brenner as its new librarian

By: Evi Fromm With the retirement of Nancy Sumner on January 31, Amanda Brenner is excited about her plans for the BHS library. Although Brenner has built herself a name in the Greene County public library system, being a librarian was not her first career option. “After working various jobs, I realized that I wanted a career in which I could make more of an … Continue reading BHS welcomes Amanda Brenner as its new librarian

Mrs. Sumner prepares for retirement

by Evi Fromm At the end of January, Bellbrook High School librarian Nancy Sumner will be stepping down from her role and entering a new chapter in her life: retirement. Sumner began her journey at BHS in January of 1999 when she was hired by then-principal, Chuck Birkholtz. Since then, she has worked alongside many BHS staff members who have come and gone, including three … Continue reading Mrs. Sumner prepares for retirement

Cali Barker makes Bellbrook cheer history

By: Evi Fromm On November 10, Cali Barker made Bellbrook cheerleading history by signing to join the Davenport University cheer and stunt team. Cali has cheered for the BHS competition cheer team since her freshman year and has cheered for the Varsity Football team since her sophomore year. Jonele Terrell, BHS football cheer coach since 2006, has had many girls go on to cheer in … Continue reading Cali Barker makes Bellbrook cheer history

Football falls to Badin

By: Evi Fromm On Friday, November 3, the Bellbrook Eagles football team traveled to Fairfield High School Stadium in Fairfield to face the Stephen T. Badin Fighting Rams. Both teams advanced to play each other in the second round of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) tournament. The game started off in high spirits with the cheerleaders and fans cheering loudly as the team … Continue reading Football falls to Badin

What you need to know about upcoming Winter Sports

By: Evi Fromm With the end of the fall sports season, winter sports are beginning to gear up. Open gym, weight-lifting, and practices are starting soon. But what exactly do student athletes need to know about the start of sports such as basketball and swim? Listed below are dates, times, and other basic information any student athlete interested in a winter sport would need. Men’s  … Continue reading What you need to know about upcoming Winter Sports

Supportive Peers receives grant from the Lions Club

by: Evi Fromm The Supportive Peers program at BHS has evolved and grown since its creation in 2021. In the beginning, there were only about 23 lead peers, and now there are over 100 high school students that dedicate time every day to make a difference for kids across the district. The club´s creator and staff advisor, Mrs. Rivero, went to the Bellbrook Lions Club … Continue reading Supportive Peers receives grant from the Lions Club

Mrs. Siler celebrates 35 years teaching in Bellbrook

By: Evi Fromm Music is an element of life that almost every person can partake in. It is something that people can bond over or use as a coping mechanism. For music director Barb Siler, however, it is a way of life. “I was one of those kids who spent every waking moment in the band room,” Siler said. “I practiced hard, and I loved … Continue reading Mrs. Siler celebrates 35 years teaching in Bellbrook

Bellbrook alumni share why they returned to work in the district

by Evi Fromm What is it about Bellbrook Sugarcreek Schools that draws back so many former students to join the faculty? The definition of community is a group of people living in the same place or having something in common. Tess Rivero, a math teacher at Bellbrook High School, is a fourth-generation Bellbrook alumnus, Class of 1993. Rivero said that when she first became a … Continue reading Bellbrook alumni share why they returned to work in the district