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Fall athletes at Bellbrook High School appraise the new track and turf

By: Jordan Frantz July 5, 2024 the renovations on the Bellbrook High School track and turf were complete. New track, new paint, and new turf provide the athletes a whole new experience.  The old track and turf in the high school stadium was 16 years old. Typically track and turf lasts around 10-12 years.  “The old turf wasn’t terrible, but definitely needed a refresh,” senior … Continue reading Fall athletes at Bellbrook High School appraise the new track and turf

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Students see a positive change for the Spirit Committee at BHS

By Samantha Schulz Librarian Amanda Brenner and French teacher Mrs. Krumheuer created a new environment for the Spirit  Committee, which is a group at Bellbrook High School that allows students from each grade level to contribute their creativity in getting involved through sport, clubs, and other activities that go on throughout the school year. It aims to grow the opportunities for students to show their … Continue reading Students see a positive change for the Spirit Committee at BHS

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A more inclusive playground comes to Bell Creek Intermediate

By: Kaylee Simmons Jill Culler, a 3rd grade teacher at Bell Creek Intermediate,was the teacher of the class that had the idea of a more inclusive playground at BCI two years ago. “When EagleLand 1 had to be torn down cause it was getting run down, they decided that they would name the new one EagleLand 2 so that’s where the name came from,” Culler … Continue reading A more inclusive playground comes to Bell Creek Intermediate

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BHS football team announces their captains for the Fall 2024 season 

By: Kacy Solomon Over the summer, Bellbrook High School students interested in playing football started going to lifting and practices in order to make the team. This year, the varsity football team has four captains, seniors Jude Omiatek, Johnnie Brown, Kelvin Okechukwu-Ozor, and AJ Bratka. Each captain was picked by head coach Jeff Jenkins.  Jude Omiatek    Originally, Omiatek’s dad got him into playing football. “I’m … Continue reading BHS football team announces their captains for the Fall 2024 season 

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Bellbrook girls’ cross country hits the ground running with new head coach

by Claire Cutting The Bellbrook girls’ cross country team hit the ground running with new head coach, Ann Alyanak, who replaced former head coach Shelby Herlihy this season after coaching Bellbrook’s middle school team. Growing up in Bluffton, Ohio, Alyanak, attended Bluffton High School, running cross country and track, as well as playing basketball. “I had more success in running. That was my favorite,” Alyanak … Continue reading Bellbrook girls’ cross country hits the ground running with new head coach

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BSS Music Department welcomes new band director

By: Evi Fromm Jacob Page comes to Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Schools from Colerain High School of the Northwest Local district in the Cincinnati area where he was a band teacher for seven years. “I have worked in two other districts, but within those districts, I have worked at a total of six schools,” Page said. Page graduated from Trinity Area High School in Washington, Pennsylvania, and received a teaching degree … Continue reading BSS Music Department welcomes new band director

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BHS welcomes new assistant principal, Barry Limon

By: Evi Fromm “Just keep being great” is assistant principal Barry Limon’s message for the Bellbrook student body as the 2024-2025 school year begins. Limon was hired over the summer to replace former assistant principal Todd Whalen, who now serves as principal of Xenia High School. Before coming to Bellbrook, Limon worked in the small Butler County district of New Miami for five years. “I … Continue reading BHS welcomes new assistant principal, Barry Limon

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BHS Marching Eagles reveal their fall show theme

by Paul Jefferson The Bellbrook High School Marching Band has revealed their 2024 show entitled “Edward.” The show is largely based off of the 1990 Tim Burton movie, Edward Scissorhands. The music is being arranged by Adam Jatho, David Carbone, and Bellbrook High School’s band director Cameron Halls. The show’s music will include songs from the Edward Scissorhands’ soundtrack, including Introduction, Ice Dance, and Edwardo … Continue reading BHS Marching Eagles reveal their fall show theme

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Lifestyle, School Community

Great summer camp opportunities await students!

By: Jordan Frantz With the school year coming to a close and summer right around the corner, there will be many opportunities for students this summer. There are a variety of summer camps that students can involve themselves in. Whether indoors or outdoors, collaborative or solo, they will all help students stay busy and have interactions this summer. There are many camps students can participate … Continue reading Great summer camp opportunities await students!

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Beneficial ways students can spend their summer

By: Cate Eberly Though summer break is the perfect place to recharge before school starts, it is also an ample opportunity to benefit yourself. Students can use the summer to immerse themselves in various activities. Most colleges hold pre-college programs. They act as a camp to explore a topic and campus if students choose to commute or live in dorms for the duration of the … Continue reading Beneficial ways students can spend their summer

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