Good Morning Bison Football Fans,
The Varsity football game tonight vs Newcastle is now CANCELLED. This week Newcastle has been dealing with many uncertainties and precautions in relation to COVID-19. Most recent developments from last night and this morning has forced the decision to cancel tonight’s game. The JV football game tomorrow at 10:00 am vs Lovell is scheduled as normal.
Lady Bison Vollyeball fans can now watch the all matches this season on the NFHS Network for FREE. Simply log-in or create an account to watch the games - no monthly or annual fee required. We are pleased to offer this to our fans as there will be limits on spectators at matches this season. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/ GO BISON!
Lady Bison Volleyball - Saturday, August 29 at 1/2/3:00 pm vs Sundance.
COVID-19 Spectator Guidelines: In compliance w/ current local and state guidelines, BHS will be limiting spectators to PARENTS ONLY for this week 1 match. We ask parents to sit in families and maintain social distancing - when social distancing cannot be maintained, masks will be required during the event and at entry/exit of the building. Please enter thru the front doors.
We are excited to be playing at home in week 1 and ask all fans to respect the current guidelines in place for this event. Thank you for your support and cooperation as we navigate these new waters going into the season and in providing this opportunity for our teams to play. GO BISON!
Bison Football - Zero Week Scrimmage vs Big Horn - Saturday, August 29 @ 10:00 am.
COVID-19 Spectator Guidelines - in compliance w/ current local and state guidelines for outdoor events, BHS will be asking visiting fans to enter thru the East gate and sit in the East bleachers. Bison fans are asked to enter thru either West gate and sit in the West bleachers. Spectators are asked to respect the social distancing guidelines and sit as families - 6 feet and spaced from other families. When social distancing cannot be maintained, masks will be required.
Thank you for understanding and supporting these COVID-19 guidelines as we welcome the start of the 2020 Bison Football season for our student-athletes. It will take all of us to be positive role models in following the current guidelines for our teams to have a successful season - GO BISON!
Catch up with the latest student stories, sports scores, and news updates. It’s everything JCSD1, in your pocket. Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/3gs6wvL or iPhone: https://apple.co/2M03bpP.
Lady Bison Swimming & Diving vs Lander/Newcastle - Friday, August 28 @ 2:00 pm.
COVID-19 Spectator Guidelines - In compliance w/ current state and local guidelines and the size of the facility, spectators will be limited to PARENTS ONLY w/ masks required at the YMCA Pool.
During these unusual times, it is more important than ever to support our Lady Bison student-athletes by complying with the guidelines. We are excited to be back in the pool and for the opportunity to host a meet to start the season. Thank you for understanding and supporting these COVID-19 changes in order for our teams to have a season.
GO BISON!
Please see the following update from our Public Health Officer: Because of some confusion about the use of face masks and face shields at JCSD1, Dr. Schueler has now clarified by stating that masks only are allowed per Public Health Order #10. Face Shields will not be a substitute unless in the exempted cases outlined in the order. Dr. Schueler states that there is growing evidence that face shields do protect against COVID-19, but until the state and local public health offices approve of face shield use in the schools, Johnson County Schools should use face coverings or facemasks, and not face shields.
Hello Bison Parents & Students! Please plan to attend the Fall Sports Parent/Athlete Meetings for Girls Swimming & Diving, Thursday, Aug 13 @ 5:00 pm at Bison Stadium. The Football meeting will follow at 7:00 pm. Go Bison!
There is now a copy of the updated 2020-21 BHS Course Description Book under Documents and Parent Resources on the JCSD1 website.
BHS Band 2020--Bison Marching Band brought their camp to BHS this year and are excited to present their show, Conspiracy Theory. The band will present their showcase on Mike Moon Field at 6PM on August 31. Join the band for a $5 BBQ and listen to great music.
Hello Bison Students & Parents! If participating, please plan to attend the Fall Sport Student/Parent meeting for Cross Country only at 5 pm at Bison Stadium tonight - Tuesday, August 11. The Volleyball only meeting will follow at 7 pm at Bison Stadium. Go Bison!
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Good Morning Bison Parents & Students. The online Activities Registration for the 2020-21 school year is now open. Please use the athletics link on the BHS website to access and don't forget to upload current physicals. Thank you and Go Bison!
Greetings Fall Golf student-athletes and parents. Please plan to attend the GOLF ONLY Fall Sports Meeting on Thursday, August 6 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held outside at Bison Stadium to allow for social distancing. Go Bison!
Greetings BHS students & parents! Please remember that sports physical must be completed before the first practice this Fall. JCHC is offered their annual physical nights on Aug 4, Aug 6, & Aug 11. https://www.jchealthcare.com/need-a-sports-physical/
We’re thrilled to announce Johnson County School District #1’s new app! Access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/3gs6wvL or iPhone: https://apple.co/2M03bpP https://youtu.be/B6U7w4wXIgo
New West High School, JCSD1's brand new alternative school is now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year. New West provides Johnson County students with an alternative opportunity for high school success through high-quality, personalized, integrated and community-focused learning. For more information call or text 307-278-9626. To apply go to https://www.jcsd1.us/o/nwhs. Applications are due August 14.
Click to find out more information and sign up for the Zombie Run. https://runsignup.com/Race/WY/Buffalo/BuffaloZombieRun
July 17th, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,
The school district is in the process of finalizing the Smart Start plan for school to start in the fall. As everyone is aware, there are many factors that are dictating what the school district is doing to make sure it happens. With that being said, the school district is making plans to make the buildings as safe as we can for students and staff. I am asking parents to please be patient and work with the district staff. We hope that the things we have to do to get state approval will be temporary or short term. That will mean some sacrifices will need to be made in order to ensure we can bring all students back. By putting these measures in place, we are trying to avoid either a hybrid model that has only half the students back in any building or back to online learning for all students. We want all of the students back at the same time and safe. With that being said, here are some things that will need to happen:
• Students who ride the bus will need to wear a mask or some kind of face covering.
• The school district will provide a reusable mask for students but if the child loses their mask the next mask would have to be purchased. Parents always have the option to provide their child any mask they so choose.
• Students will need to wear masks into the building to their classroom. Once in their classroom, they can remove their mask as long as they can maintain the social distancing to the best of their ability. Staff will help assist in this.
• Students need to wear their masks to and from lunch to minimize exposure to others.
• Visitors will not be allowed into the buildings without prior approval from administrators. This will be very limited.
• Students and staff will be screened as they enter into the designated areas or entrance into the buildings. Students will only be screened once each day.
• If symptoms are detected, students’ parents will be contacted to come pick the child up from school.
• All staff will be required to wear masks as they move around the buildings.
• Students who participate in activities will be briefly screened before they participate in the practices.
• Only one or both parents will be allowed to enter into the buildings to watch their child participate in an activity until capacity is reached. No other fans will be allowed in. Out of town fans will be able to access the events online. The district is working on a plan to broadcast events from the football field.
• The high school and middle school are working to develop a schedule to limit student contact in the buildings to ensure we can stay open for all students.
• Once the plan is approved at the state level, all information will be sent out to parents with more of the specific details. This letter is to give parents a heads-up with the major highlights in the plan. We are looking to get the school year started as normal as possible.
The district needs everyone’s help to make this happen. I know that some will disagree with some of the items in the plan. Implementation of these proposals improves our chance for approval from the state so all of our children can return to school. Our hope is that this will work and no further actions would have to be implemented to keep our students in schools and safe. Again, I remind you to please be patient and know we are doing everything possible. Have a good day and stay safe.
Sincerely,
Jim Wagner
Johnson County School District
BHS Student-Athletes - only two weeks remaining of the Total Athlete Training program. Here is the remaining schedule. The next two weeks is a great time to begin focusing on early training for the Fall and staying consistent with what you have built. Go Bison!
