THE RETURN OF THE EYE

Staff Spotlight: Miss Amato

*Student Teacher: World History*

By: BHS Staff Profiles

October 28, 2022

Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Miss Angie Amato. She is a student teacher alongside History teacher Mr. Scott Urig here at Brooklyn High School. Before coming to BHS, she spent a year teaching preschool. Miss Amato is in her fourth year at Baldwin Wallace University and hopes to pursue her dreams of becoming a full-time teacher after graduation. In her free time, she likes to sell and make pottery/ceramics, spend time with her family, and play video games. Something you may not know about Miss Amato is that she is classically trained in opera and has a Saint Bernard.

Q: What inspired you to want to become a teacher?

A: “I originally wanted to go into music education and that didn’t work out, so I decided to take my passion for social studies and mix it with my dream of wanting to be a teacher. I’ve always wanted to be a teacher, ever since I was little.”

Q: What do you expect your greatest challenges to be in this position?

A: “Lots of learning and trying new things. Sometimes if they don’t work out, that’s okay. Lots of trial and error.”

Q: What have you accomplished so far in this job?

A: “I’ve gotten to know my students as well as teaching a few lessons.”

Q: Describe a time that you disagreed with an approach that the teacher made. How did you handle the situation?

A: “I don’t take getting a bad grade easily; I value my grades for sure. I value making sure everything I do is as good as it can be. I got two F’s on lesson plans this past semester, which is really a smack in the face when you’re going into education and you’re in your fourth year. The teacher didn’t have a rubric for the assignment, and she just graded it very subjectively. I’m very strong with rubrics, so I sat down with her, and we had a conversation. I explained that I value rubrics.”

Q: What is one thing you learned that you can use in the future?

A: “I like the parking garage; most teachers refer to it as a phone shelf. I’ll definitely be using that.”

Q: If you had an unlimited amount of money, how would you spend it?

A: “I would like to move to a big house, not work, spend days doing pottery, travel, work on my hobbies, and probably get a lot more pets”

Q: What superhero would you like to meet?

A: “Probably Spiderman. I really like him. He’s young and does a lot of cool things. I like that he’s okay with making mistakes.”

Q: What is one thing you enjoy doing outside of work?

A: “I have lots of hobbies, doing pottery is one of them. I also love going for walks and watching the sunset while sitting on the Solstice steps. I go there almost everyday in the summer to watch the sunset.”

Q: In your words, how would you define success?

A: “Being happy and being happy with where you are in life.”

Thank you for allowing us to interview you, Miss Amato. It was a pleasure getting to know you. We welcome you to Brooklyn High School and wish you the best of luck in pursuing your future career as a teacher!

Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers

By: BHS Sports Staff

October 27, 2022

The 2022-2023 Cleveland Cavaliers season is underway and this young, exciting team is ready to compete.

Last year, the Cavaliers finished as the eighth seed in the east; however, they lost both play-in tournament games to the Brooklyn Nets and the Atlanta Hawks.

Reenergized, refocused, and retooled, the Cavaliers have a lot of star power returning in Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, Caris Levert, and Isaac Okoro. Additionally, during this offseason, the Cavaliers made a huge trade. They traded away Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, Ochai Agbaji, three first round picks and two pick swaps (2026 and 2028) to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Donovan Mitchell.

Even though this trade seemed a little lopsided at first, Mitchell has been averaging 30+ points and has broken a franchise record to start off this season. He broke a record by putting up 30+ points in the first three games of the season. Mitchell will be a valuable asset in taking the Cavaliers deep into the playoffs.

Looking at the Cavaliers schedule for November, the Cavs have some easy opponents and some difficult ones. Games they should win are against Detroit twice, Sacramento, and Portland. In contrast, they will be tested against Boston and Milwaukee twice, Golden State, and Miami.

The Cavaliers have some strengths that can take them all the way. When they get momentum or go on a run, they are a great team because of how many weapons that they have. Another strength is their ball movement. It is fun and great to watch them play selfless basketball and swing the ball within the court because it opens up a lot of shooters.

A weakness, however, is the untested bench. So far, they have been good with Cedi Osman, Dean Wade, Robin Lopez, and Raul Neto. But, will they stay playing well against a team that also has a good bench?

Last night, the bench was put to the test against the Orlando Magic.

In the first quarter, the Cavs jumped out to an early advantage, leading 30-24. But, the Magic put the Cavs bench to the test in the second quarter as they were up 48-46 with just a few minutes remaining in the half. However, Donovan Mitchell got the energy back in the building with a crazy dunk followed by a mini run fueled by the Cavs’ bench.

The Cavs led after the first half, 54-50 and later pushed their lead to four points after the third quarter, 73-69.

In the fourth quarter, the Cavs realized that they had to shut the door on the young Magics (who has the number one overall pick from the 2022 draft). That is exactly what happened as the Cavaliers just kept playing great defense and turning steals and rebounds into transition offense and buckets, winning the game 103-92. The victory propelled the Cavaliers overall record to 3-1. Evan Mobley led the way with 20 points and Jarrett Allen had 18 points and 16 rebounds.

The Magic put up a great fight led by Paolo Banchero (the first overall pick), who kept the Magic in the game with his career high 29 points.

Darius Garland is still out with an eye injury that he suffered on opening day after Raptors G/F Gary Trent Jr. poked Garland in the eye. He is targeting a return for this weekend.

Up next, the Cavaliers take on the Celtics in Boston at 7:30 tomorrow night.

Is this the year of the Cavs? It sure could be!

{To keep up with the Cleveland Cavaliers, go to nba.com/cavaliers.}

Brumbaugh Fruit and Fun Farm

By: BHS Features Staff

October 26, 2022

Whether you are looking to enjoy some farm fun with the family or homemade baked goods, join Brumbaugh Fruit Farm for the best possible experience possible.

Although it is a little bit of a drive (located at 6420 Arcanum-Hollansburg Road, Arcanum, Ohio, 45304), it is well worth it because of everything that is offered to those of all ages.

It is open on Saturdays from 11:00-7:00 and on Sundays 12:00-7:00.

The farm’s last day this season will be November 1 and will reopen on Labor Day of 2023. However, do not worry as the bakery is open all year-round (Monday through Friday) from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Also, do not forget to check out the farmers market to purchase fresh produce along with pumpkins to paint at the farm. The market is open Monday through Friday from 9:00-6:00, Saturday from 9:00-7:00, and Sunday from 12:00-7:00.

Brumbaugh Farm offers plenty of fresh fruit, delicious desserts, and a family fun map. The fun map includes over 10 activities for you and your family to enjoy.

This once-small orchard has grown into a family favorite for the Fall season and the holidays in general.

Admission to the farm is $10 per person; however, for anyone ages 3 and under or 65 and older, admission is free.

For more information about the farm and the history behind it, check out Brumbaugh Farm.

Take the drive and enjoy all of the Fall festivities that Brumbaugh Farm has to offer before this Fall season ends.

Brooklyn’s Hands-On!

By: BHS News Staff

October 25, 2022

On Thursday, October 6, Brooklyn High School students in Mrs. Catherine Woodruff’s Earth Science and Physics classes went on a hands-on and interactive field trip to the Big Creek Reservation.

The students interacted with the staff from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, West Creek Conservancy, Big Creek Connect, Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District, and the General Motors Parma Plant to learn more about the environment.

This field trip was organized by the Big Creek Stream Monitoring Program and was fully-funded by a General Motors Community Impact Grant.

Students from John Marshall High School also attended the field trip, and their science classes explored the creek and surrounding areas as well.

All students participated in a tour of the area to observe the native plants and trees while learning about watershed management and the impact of human activities, both positively and negatively.

Students also conducted hands-on, real-world experiments for pH, Nitrate, and Phosphate levels on collected water samples. They also interacted with watershed models to find the effects of fertilizers and other pollutants on water quality.

Mrs. Woodruff’s classes learned many new and exciting aspects of environmental science during this field trip, and the day and overall experience were valued as educational and entertaining.

A big thanks to Big Creek Reservation for allowing our students to have this opportunity!

{To stay updated with the Brooklyn City School District, make sure to click here weekly.}

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Cushler

*Attendance Secretary*

By: BHS Staff Profiles

October 21, 2022

Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Cushler. In her 30 years of working in the Brooklyn City School District, she has had many different jobs including student monitor, working in the library, cleaning, and (her current position) attendance and records secretary. In her free time, she loves to read books, go swimming, and spend time with her two grandkids. She is also really good at trivia! Overall, Mrs. Cushler is a well-respected staff member here at Brooklyn High School and continues to make a positive impact on staff and students, each and every day.

Q: What comes to mind when you think of our school?

A: “The people here are amazing; the teachers are amazing. Everybody is just so helpful and kind.”

Q: What are your main motivations to succeed at work?

A: “I’ve always tried to be a good example and be a good person. I just want to be the best person I can possibly be, and by setting that good example, I feel like I can make a difference.”

Q: Share an experience you had in dealing with a difficult person and how you handled the situation.

A: “I did work in an emotionally-disturbed unit where the kids were very difficult. I tried my best to be kind, but it got very difficult at times. I think I handled things in the best possible way by just showing them my example of being kind and my patience with them.”

Q: What qualities/skills does an attendance secretary need to have?

A: “I have to have a good attitude and good organizational skills. I don’t want people to be scared of coming to talk to me about their specific circumstances for their absences or tardiness. I’m very understanding and easy to work with.”

Q: How do you prioritize all of your duties in your position?

A: “I have to do attendance first thing in the morning, then take calls. I then start right away with the tardies and then more calls. At 10:00, the robo call goes out informing anyone who is marked out of their first block. Sometimes, simple mistakes are made with not signing in, so I also have to go and find those students and verify that they are present. The first part of the day is complete attendance. Then, the second part of the day is more secretarial.”

Q: Any surprises lately?

A: “My kids surprised my husband and me with tickets to see Billy Joel in concert at Madison Square Garden in New York during this Thanksgiving.”

Q: When you are having a bad day, what do you do to make yourself feel better?

A: “I very rarely have bad days, but when I do, I just have to tell myself to breathe and do meditations.”

Q: How would you describe yourself using three words?

A: “Kind, Loyal, Funny.”

Q: What is your strongest ability?

A: “Being a good listener and having empathy.”

Q: What is your favorite quote?

A: “Just for today, smile.”

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to interview you, Mrs. Cushler. You are so sweet and kind, and we loved getting to know you more. Enjoy that upcoming concert in New York!

Fall Sports Recap

By: BHS Sports Staff

October 20, 2022

With Fall sports concluding, here is how it went down this season.

The boys soccer team had a rough season this year with an overall record of 3-12. Although the team did not have many wins, the ones they did earn were terrific, specifically their 12-0 beatdown of Garfield Heights.

In their first round tournament game, the boys traveled to Crestwood last Saturday. Even though they lost by a final score of 11-1, they played hard and got some valuable postseason experience for the younger players.

Throughout the season, the boys steadily improved their leadership skills, confidence, and a love for the game.

Good luck next year, boys soccer!

The girls soccer team traveled last night to Mapleton for their first round playoff game. Both teams being evenly matched, the Lady Canes were looking to pull off the road victory.

It appeared that this thought would come to fruition as senior star Delaney David put the Canes on the board with an early goal. However, the Mounties tied it up with a goal of their own, thus knotting the score at 1-1 as both teams went into their halftime locker rooms.

In the second half, the Mounties took the lead with a goal at the 15-minute mark. The Lady Canes continued to fight and had some chances to tie the score, but the kicks were stopped, blocked, or wide of the target.

As the final seconds ticked away, time officially ran out, and the Lady Hurricanes dropped the contest to Mapleton, 2-1. Overall, the Lady Canes fought hard, but the Mounties were too much to handle, knocking the Lady Canes out of the playoffs.

The Lady Canes finished 7-10 overall, 3-4 in the Chagrin Valley Conference.

Good luck next year, ladies!

Yesterday, the Lady Canes volleyball team lost their playoff match to Elyria Catholic, 3-1.

In the first set, Elyria Catholic jumped out to an early lead that kept increasing, winning the first set 25-12.

However, in the second set, the momentum shifted towards Brooklyn as they came out and dominated the set by a score of 25-11.

In a back-and-forth match, Elyria Catholic erased the second set and jumped back out and won the third set, 25-14.

The Lady Canes now had no room for error and needed both the fourth and potential fifth sets to move on. Unfortunately, the hosts did not give the Lady Canes a chance as they put the pedal to the medal and dominated both offensively and defensively, winning the fourth set 25-9.

The tournament loss spelled the end to their season, but the Lady Canes improved a lot this season. They finished the regular season with a record of 12-9; this is a huge improvement from last year as they went 8-15.

Great job, ladies!

The one Fall sport remaining is football.

Last Friday, the football team lost on senior night to Conneaut by a score of 35-14. With the loss, the Canes moved to 3-6, which lowered their playoff chances.

However, the Canes host the 3-6 Independence Blue Devils tomorrow. If the Canes lose, they will officially be eliminated from playoff contention, but with a win, their playoff chances are a lot higher.

The game plan for Independence is simple: One, play as a team and remain calm when adversity hits. Two, put everything on the line, especially for seniors, since this can potentially be their last game. Three, they need to HIT hard and force turnovers, have everyone to the ball, and be dominant all night. With a good defensive performance, this game is very winnable.

Good luck tomorrow night, fellas. Stomp the Blue Devils.

(For up-to-date schedules and athletic events visit Brooklyn Hurricanes Athletics.)

Spooky Days: Mapleside Farms

By: BHS Features Staff

October 19, 2022

Join Mapleside Farms this year for their annual Spooky Fest, October 28 through October 30.

Spooky Fest is for every family with children of all ages. Kids are invited to dress up in their Halloween costumes and enjoy Pumpkin Village to the fullest, along with the 20 incredible Fall attractions.

The activities begin at 1:00, starting with a children’s costume parade around the Mapleside grounds.

Throughout the day(s), a live music performance will be held to keep you entertained as you stroll through the farm.

Tickets are available online and at the Mapleside Farms entrance. Pre-sale tickets are highly encouraged to assure availability. You can purchase your tickets here.

General admission starts at $14 per person. Senior discounted tickets are available to those 55 and older for $7. Children under two are free.

Each ticket gives you an all-day, unlimited pass to the Pumpkin Village, which is when Mapleside Farms morphs into the finest Fall, family experience with live entertainment and dozens of special attractions to make everyone feel like a kid again.

Mapleside also has some of the best Fall treats for purchase including apple pie, candy apples, fresh-picked apples, cider, and much more.

If you love to have fun with your family and friends, then experiencing Mapleside Farms this Fall is a must.

{For the rest of Mapleside’s themed weekends, check out their website.}

Walking With The Hurricanes

By: BHS News Staff

October 18, 2022

A couple of weeks ago, the Brooklyn City School District introduced the Walk, Bike, & Roll To School program.

October 5 was National Walk to School Day, and some local schools participated in this, along with the BCSD. Those schools included Chagrin Falls Elementary School, Chagrin Falls Middle School, and Rocky River Middle School.

Students, teachers, staff, and family members were all encouraged to join this program to show off their Hurricane pride by walking to school.

Even though October 5 was National Walk to School Day, the BCSD made the entire week thematic to get more people involved.

Monday, October 3 – “October Stomp Out Bullying” – Students and staff wore orange to represent a week of no bullying.
Tuesday, October 4 – “Walk Together, Dress Alike, Twin day” – Students matched friend(s).
Wednesday, October 5 – “Let’s go for a WALK WITH OUR LOCAL HEROES” – Brooklyn Fire and Brooklyn Police Departments walked and rode bikes along next to the school walkers.
Thursday, October 6 – “Let’s go for a me & my guy walk” – Students wore their favorite sports team’s attire, and important male figures in students’ lives were encouraged to walk with them to school.
Friday, October 7 – “Let’s go for a show your school spirit walk” – Students wore blue and gold to show school spirit.

The Walk to School Week was very successful, and we would like to thank all of those who made it happen, along with all of those who participated.

In other news, band members at Brooklyn High School traveled over the weekend to Ohio State University to perform in the stadium. There were 44 schools that got invited to perform, and some schools even got judged by Ohio State’s band department for their performances.

Mr. Larson, BHS assistant principal and the band’s announcer for last Saturday stated the following: “This was the band’s greatest performance of the year, and they have had a great season, all-around.”

Great job, Hurricanes!

{To stay updated with the Brooklyn City School District, make sure to click here weekly.}

Staff Spotlight: Miss Bacci

*Athletic Secretary*

By: BHS Staff Profiles

October 14, 2022

Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Miss Veronica Bacci. This year is not only Bacci’s first year of working in a school, but it is also her first year working as the new athletic secretary. Outside of work, Miss Bacci loves to spend time with her family including her boyfriend, step kids Rowan and Ellie, her niece Sydeliah, and her godson Adam. Bacci also works at an ice cream shop with her niece. As an expecting Mom, she is very excited and anticipating the birth of her first child, a baby girl. Congratulations, Miss Bacci!

Q: What are the pros and cons about being the athletic secretary of a small school?

A: “You get to know everyone quickly because Brooklyn is a small school, and everyone is nice. On the downside, there’s no swim team because I was a swimmer.”

Q: What do you like most about working at Brooklyn High School?

A: “I like the family-like atmosphere.”

Q: How do you deal with a stressful situation in school?

A: “I like to take a step back to look at the situation and think of ways to solve the problem.”

Q: How would you describe a typical day in your occupation?

A: “I get all of the stuff ready for any sporting events of the day, all of the referees and the game workers, and a little bit with the buses. For example, I was getting all the senior night stuff ready for soccer. I also cover for Mrs. Clancy at lunch as the main office secretary. And of course whatever orders I get from Mr. Becker.” 😆

Q: How do you balance multiple priorities?

A: “I use my resources: checklists, calendars, and post-it notes!”

Q: What was your favorite high school sport growing up?

A: “Definitely swimming!”

Q: How would you describe yourself?

A: “I think I’m funny, I’m very caring, and I’m passionate.”

Q: What are you looking forward to the most with becoming a new mom?

A: “I’m excited, overall. I’m excited that she’s my own child. I was a nanny for five years to my boyfriend’s two kids, but to have my own child is something very special to me.”

Q: What song do you know all the lyrics to?

A: “‘Love Like Crazy’ by Lee Brice.”

Q: What is your favorite meal to cook?

A: “Lasagna because it’s superior and I love to cook.”

Q. Do you have a message for Mr. Holko?

A: “Go Yankees, Mr. Holko!” – (Editor’s note: There will be consequences for this response!)

Thank you Miss Bacci for allowing us to interview you. Although it may have seemed like we were interrogating you, we appreciate you. We wish you the absolute best with both your pregnancy and your new job. We hope that both bring you joy for many years to come.

Let’s Go, Guards!

By: BHS Sports Staff

October 13, 2022

From legendary Indians/Guardians radio announcer Tom Hamilton: “Guardians fans, you will have another October to remember!”

October baseball is here, and the Guardians have made it. After making it through the regular season as the youngest team in baseball and winning the American League Central Division, the Guardians have an ALDS matchup with the Evil Empire, the New York Yankees.

How did they get to this point?

The Guardians came into the regular season with a 7.5 percent chance to make the playoffs, and it seemed like the odds-makers were correct as the Tribe sat at 43-44 with just a few games before the All-Star break.

The second half of the season is when the Guardians turned things around and started going on winning streaks. However, after the Mariners series in early September, the postseason was looking bleak.

With a record of 68-64, the Guardians went 24-6 to finish their first regular season being 22 games above .500 with a final record of 92-70.

With a great group of guys like Jose Ramirez, Andres Gimenez, Josh Naylor, Steven Kwan, Shane (not Justin) Bieber, Triston McKenzie, Oscar Gonzalez, and much more, this team was ready for the playoffs.

The Guardians faced another small ball team, the Tampa Bay Rays, in the AL Wild Card Series.

Game one was a pitchers’ duel through the first five innings. The Rays’ Jose Siri hit a solo home run in the top of the sixth to make it 1-0. However, Jose Ramirez answered right back with a two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning, giving the Guardians a 2-1 lead. Shane Bieber pitched 7⅔ innings with one run given up, and Emmanuel Clase (the best closer in baseball) recorded a four-out save to secure a 2-1 victory.

In game two, it was another pitchers’ duel. Both teams showed off their leather with some really good defensive plays. Even though it was low scoring, the intensity was still there. Both teams nearly used their whole bullpens as the game went to 15 innings. But, in the bottom of the 15th, rookie Oscar Gonzalez (SpongeBob SquarePants) came in and smacked a walkoff home run to left center to secure the second and final win of the series. With the win, the Guardians advanced to the ALDS to face Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees.

The Guardians vs. the Yankees for the ALDS. The youngest team in baseball vs. the Yankees led by Aaron Judge who hit 62 home runs this season. Who will win?

Here are our predictions for the ALDS:

*Jacob: Guardians in 5

*Youssef: Yankees in 5

*Jaiden: Guardians in 5

*Anthony: Yankees in 4

*Ayman: Yankees in 3

*Mr. Holko: Guardians in 4

Last Tuesday in game one of the ALDS, the pitching matchup was Cal Quantrill for the Guardians and Gerrit Cole for the Yankees. Nothing happened in the first two innings until in the top of the third, leadoff rookie sensation Steven Kwan hit a solo home run to right field to make it 1-0 Guardians. The Guardians had a chance to add more runs with the bases loaded and one out but could not bring a run home. Immediately, in the bottom of the third, Harrison Bader tied up the game with a solo home run of his own.

In the bottom of the fifth, Josh Donaldson hit a fly ball to right field, and he thought it was a home run. However, the umpires ruled it not a home run, and he got thrown out at first.

However, this would not matter as the Yankees would later score on a sacrifice fly.

In the bottom of the sixth, Anthony Rizzo hit a two-run bomb to right field to make it 4-1 Yankees. The bullpen finished off the game, and the Guardians could not score a run.

Final score: Yankees 4, Guardians 1.

The Guardians and Yankees play game two tonight at 7:37 p.m. (weather permitting) in New York. Pitching for the Guardians will be ace Shane Bieber and for the Yankees will be Nestor Cortes.

To keep up with the Guardians, click here.

Let’s go, Guards!

Trunk or Treats

By: BHS Features Staff

October 12, 2022

Fall is upon us which means candy, costumes, and trunk-or-treats.

Cleveland and surrounding areas will be holding several trunk-or-treats for all ages over the course of the next few weeks. Be sure to check out the options below.

Join Aut-O-Rama in North Ridgeville for their tenth annual Retro Halloween trunk-or-treat nights next Friday and Saturday (October 14-15). The box office will open at 6:00 p.m. The trunk-or-treat begins at 6:30 with a trunk decorating contest to follow. After the winner is announced, two “scary” movies will be played on separate screens. Screen one is for families and children as it will be playing Scooby Doo Meets Hotel Transylvania followed by Beetlejuice. Screen two will be for adults/non-families with R-rated Halloween movies. You can purchase tickets to this event here.

Join Orchard Plaza for its first annual trunk-or-treat. It is located at 5837 Darrow Road, Hudson. This trunk-or-treat is Saturday, October 22, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Kids are asked to wear their costumes to the trick-or-treat in the parking lot. The event is free of cost, so if you are interested in going, RSVP here. You can also call (330) 650-6333 for more information and details.

The North Royalton trunk-or-treat event will be held on October 21 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The YMCA is located at 11409 State Road, and the event will take place in the back parking lot. The North Royalton YMCA trunk-or-treat is free for all. Along with trunk-or-treating, there will be games, snacks, hot chocolate, a ghost trail, on top loads of candy! If you would like to participate in decorating a trunk or pass out candy, you must RSVP to 440-821-4098. To find more information, click here.

Bring the kids to take part in Cardinal Court’s third annual trunk-or-treat. The event will have plenty of activities, but most importantly, they will have trunk-or-treating. You and your family can come down and enjoy this event at 18719 Drake Road, Strongsville. October 26 is the day to have fun here from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Along with collecting candy, there will be games, raffles, contests, and food trucks. If you would like to donate, pass out candy, or open a trunk for decoration, click here to register for a spot.

Bring your entire family to these trunk-or-treat events as they all look to be very entertaining and memorable.

Enjoy!

Hurricane Happenings

By: BHS News Staff

October 11, 2022

This week, the Brooklyn City School District will be having a four-day weekend due to Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday and a Teacher In-service Day on Monday. Parents, check the BCSD website to sign up for your Thursday conference slot(s).

Speaking of this Friday, it is the football team’s second-to-last regular season home game. More importantly, it is Senior Night. Come honor the seniors and watch the team play as they host the Conneaut Spartans at 7:00 p.m.

Looking ahead, the Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Thursday, October 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the main high school gym. By donating, each student can earn 10 Live School points. Additionally, if your donation is successful, students will receive two hours of community service and a double red donation which will give students five community service hours. Most importantly, you will also have the satisfaction of knowing that three lives were saved due to every donation.

If you are 16-years-old, a parent needs to sign a consent form. If interested in signing up, please use the following form.

On October 31, students are invited to dress up for Halloween. Students may not wear hats, hoods, or face coverings. Students must adhere to the school dress code and code of conduct in order to participate. No look-alike weapons will be permitted with costumes.

Below are some pictures to get you thinking ahead: