Important dates Bellbrook students and families should keep in mind

by Kasie Fisher Here is the compiled list of dates that you and your family should keep in mind until the end of the school year.  March 11, 2022 – The end of the third quarter  The last week of the quarter can be extremely overwhelming for students; however, just remember that the spring break is right around the corner so continue pushing through. Study … Continue reading Important dates Bellbrook students and families should keep in mind

What is going on with employment in BSS?

by Paige Bourquin Bellbrook High School has, like most other places, been experiencing an employment situation. Students have noticed that lunch lines have been closing down, classrooms are taking longer to clean, teachers and substitutes are stretched thin, and classes are filled to capacity. As quarantine mandates lift, most places have been struggling to get employees, and schools are no exception. According to superintendent Dr. … Continue reading What is going on with employment in BSS?

Bellbrook rolls out new Chromebooks

By: Bradley Jager Bellbrook schools have started rolling out new Chromebooks to students in grades K-11 after receiving an $800,000 grant for the replacement of all student and staff devices in the district. The Chromebooks that most students have been using have an End of Life of June 2022 when they no longer receive Google updates. As a 1:1 tech district, it was high time … Continue reading Bellbrook rolls out new Chromebooks

BHS musicals return after two years

By: Reagan Morrow After two years, Bellbrook High School finally will be performing a musical! Due to the pandemic, the last musical planned for 2020, Peter Pan, was cancelled and there hasn’t been a musical since. The musical for 2022 is The Addams Family after changing from the originally the planned musical for 2022, Shrek. Shrek was announced that it would be the spring musical … Continue reading BHS musicals return after two years

No day off after Super Bowl: calamity days and why they happen

By Abbie Stokes Recently, a petition floated around Bellbrook High School and the rest of the school district to get Valentine’s Day — also known as the day after the historic Super Bowl of the Rams vs. the Bengals — off. However, the school district officials rejected the idea of taking off Monday as there is no serious reason to, and that there is also … Continue reading No day off after Super Bowl: calamity days and why they happen

Bellbrook Boys’ Basketball nears end of season

By: Kirsten Thomas and Rachel Holbrook The Bellbrook boys basketball team has had a strong season so far. Their current record is 12-7. Looking forward, their next match is Friday, February 4 against Oakwood at home. Come watch at 7:15pm. Austin Webb is a freshman on the Bellbrook varsity basketball team. Webb has been playing basketball since the first grade and it has always been … Continue reading Bellbrook Boys’ Basketball nears end of season

Bellbrook-Sugarcreek region prepares as winter storm predicted to hit Miami Valley

by Madi Brown On the evening of Wednesday, February 2, 2022 a winter storm warning is set for most of southwest and central Ohio. The storm is predicted to bring a quarter to half inch of freezing rain, followed by various amounts of sleet and snow. WHIO Channel 7’s chief meteorologist McCall Vrydaghs has been working hard all week to inform the Miami Valley region … Continue reading Bellbrook-Sugarcreek region prepares as winter storm predicted to hit Miami Valley

College scholarship deadlines approach

By Leanne Beane What is a college scholarship? A college scholarship is a free sum of money provided to students to help cover college-related expenses. They are typically provided by colleges or college-based institutions, but many areas possess additional scholarships that are sponsored by community members. Scholarships can be based upon academic achievements, co-curricular or extracurricular activities, hobbies, areas of study, and volunteering among other … Continue reading College scholarship deadlines approach

Ohio minimum wage increased by 50 cents

By Savannah Higley As of January 1, 2022, the minimum wage in Ohio has gone up by 50 cents. Before this increase, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers was $8.80. The minimum wage for non-tipped workers in 2022 is now $9.30 per hour. Tipped workers have received an increase of $0.25, going from $4.40 to $4.65. This is for workers over 16 years old who … Continue reading Ohio minimum wage increased by 50 cents