City-Wide dance cancellation results in refunds

Annie Matheis, Features Editor
January 11, 2012

The City Wide High School danced scheduled for Dec. 21 was cancelled due to low ticket sales. All the tickets sold by the prom committee will be refunded by Friday, Jan. 13. The refunds will be available for students to pick up in the office. “The reason that it takes so long is because you deposit... Read more »

BV planner change, school will be in session on Jan. 17

Evelyn Davis, Staff Cartoonist
January 11, 2012

Although customarily the Tuesday after Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been Teacher In-Service, this year the Teacher In-Service has been moved to April 16.  Because of this, students will have a three-day weekend Jan. 14, 15 and 16, and a day off in April, instead of a four-day weekend this month. Because... Read more »

Second semester class changes

Olivia Roudebush, Staff Photographer
January 9, 2012

The final day to change classes for this semester is Tuesday, Jan. 10. Counseling secretary Cindy Snell said the reason for the deadline is more for the teachers’ sake. “Teachers are having to hold off on teaching because so many different kids are transferring and leaving their classes,” she said.... Read more »

Teachers and district officials disagree on appropriate school temperature

Kelly Cordingley, News Editor
December 15, 2011

During the transition from fall to winter, the temperature not only varies outside, but in the building as well. The temperature during the day outside can be a chilly 40 degrees and then fall to a frigid 10 degrees at night. Changes like that will affect the temperature inside the school as well. With... Read more »

Students asked to keep food, drink out of computer labs

Anna Wonderlich, Ads Manager
December 15, 2011

Teachers and faculty recently received an email from BV’s Technology Integration Specialist Mallory Joseph about keeping our computer labs clean. The email asked teachers to remind students about respecting the technology in the labs and to pick up after themselves. She said eating and drinking in... Read more »

Community service opportunities around the holidays

Meghan Kennedy, Staff Writer
December 15, 2011

Need service hours? Around the holidays, many foundations are in need of volunteers. Organizations ranging from serving at a food pantry to tutoring children living in poverty are seeking extra help around the holiday seasons. Listed below are just a few of the service opportunities taking place around... Read more »

Finals and Winter Break Survival Guide

Kelly Cordingley, Hailey McEntee, Caroline Meinzenbach, News Editor, Staff Writer, Staff Writer
December 15, 2011

TIPS ON TACKLING TESTS: Communication Arts finals: Look back over the learning targets teachers have given throughout the semester. For literary skills, review the terms and know their definitions. Think back on examples of each literary term also. For grammar, do any review sheets for practice. For... Read more »

School-wide power outage leads to early dismissal, cancellation of after-school activities

Jordan McEntee, Sports Editor
December 12, 2011

BVHS administrators released students from classes a few minutes after 2 p.m. today due to a school-wide power outage. At about 1:15, a majority of the school’s classrooms lost power, with a few exceptions. At 1:34, all power in the entire building went out, and the entire school went black. Administrators... Read more »

Della Lamb toy drive deadline tomorrow

Annie Matheis, Features Editor
December 7, 2011

Those who wish to donate toys to the Della Lamb toy drive must have their donations in the library by Thursday, Dec. 8. A student can bring up to five toys for five hours of community service. The toys must be new, non-violent and not battery-operated. Students should spend approximately $5-10 per toy. BV... Read more »

First-ever Principles of Engineering Event scheduled

Abby Bamburg, Staff Writer
December 7, 2011

For students thinking about a job in engineering, CAPS will be hosting the Principles of Engineering Event is this Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, from noon to 2:30. BV math and Principles of Engineering (POE) teacher Kyle Braden collaborated with POE teachers at BVW and BVNW to put the event together. Braden... Read more »