BJH NEWSLETTER, VOLUME 11, ISSUE 19, JANUARY 16, 2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS

G.E.M. AWARDS

BRONCO NEWS

YEARBOOK NEWS

BJH NEWSLETTER, VOLUME 11, ISSUE 19, JANUARY 16, 2026

BJH CALENDAR

IMPORTANT DATES

1/16/26 PTA 9th Grade Skate Night
1/19/26 No School / Student and Staff Holiday
1/21/26 LIGA Soccer @Central JH 4:45 – 5:45pm
1/21/26 7th Grade Girls Basketball vs Hurst JH @BJH 5:00 – 7:15pm
1/21/26 7th Grade Boys Basketball vs Hurst JH @Hurst JH 5:00 – 7:15pm
1/22/26 8th Grade Boys Basketball vs Hurst @BJH 5:00 – 7:15pm
1/22/26 8th Grade Girls Basketball vs Hurst JH @Hurst JH 5:00 – 7:15pm
1/23/26 7th Grade Boys Basketball A Team Tournament
1/23/26 7th Grade Girls Basketball A Team Tournament
1/23/26 8th Grade Boys Basketball A Team Tournament
1/23/26 8th Grade Girls Basketball Tournament

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS OF THE MONTH! 🎉

9th grade: Scarlett S. and Hunter G.

8th grade: Julia M. and Austin H.

7th grade: Christine M. and Mohamad A.

These Broncos have shown hard work, active participation, a willingness to help others, and a positive attitude—all qualities of true leaders!

SCARLETT S.

Scarlett S. is such a kind and dependable student. She is always willing to help others, whether that means assisting a classmate, offering encouragement, or doing small things without being asked. Scarlett takes responsibility for her work and consistently does her best. She has a positive attitude and shows respect to everyone around her. Her caring nature and willingness to help make a difference in our classroom, and she is truly deserving of this recognition.

HUNTER G.

This student is always willing to help others and does so without hesitation. He is not afraid to ask questions and genuinely wants to understand the material. He stays on task during class and uses his time wisely. His curiosity and willingness to learn really stand out, and he approaches science the way a true scientist should.

JULIA M.

Julia consistently brings a positive attitude into the classroom, arriving each day with a smile and a strong work ethic. She actively participates in class, is always ready to help her peers, and leads by example through her kindness and dedication. Julia truly embodies the qualities of a Student of the Month and is an absolute joy to have in class.

AUSTIN H.

Austin truly exemplifies what it means to be a Student of the Month. He is a natural leader in the classroom who consistently sets a positive example for others. Austin is kind to everyone he meets, and his smile genuinely lights up the classroom and always knows how to make us laugh. Austin works hard every day, gives his best effort, and helps create a welcoming and encouraging learning environment.

CHRISTINE M.

Chrissy is such a sweet young lady who always makes my day! She always ask how my day is going and can always tell if I am having a bad day and gives me a hug. She does an outstanding job in the classroom and on the court. She will always help out where needed and help her classmates. She is an amazing Bronco! Keep up the great work

MOHAMAD A.

Mohamad is an outstand student who works extremely hard in class. He helps others in class by helping translate when they don't understand. He is a ray of sunshine everyday saying good morning and asking how your day is and is such a delight to have in class. You can't ask for a better student, keep being an awesome Bronco and working hard.

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

WHEN KEYBOARDING CLASS GOES FULL ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

Mrs. Slinker’s Touch System Data Entry (Keyboarding) classes are hard at work every day sharpening their keying skills. To give brains (and backs) a break from perfect posture and eyes-on-screen focus, students enjoy a daily brain break. Today’s break turned into a full-on Congo line to Elvis Presley’s Jailhouse Rock—proving that even keyboarding class knows how to rock and roll!

FAULT LINES & FROSTING: LEARNING PLATE TECTONICS THE TASTY WAY

Seventh grade science students explored plate tectonics by modeling plate boundaries using graham crackers and Cool Whip. Students demonstrated convergent boundaries (plates colliding), divergent boundaries (plates moving apart), and transform boundaries (plates sliding past one another). The graham crackers represented Earth’s tectonic plates, while the Cool Whip modeled magma or lava rising to the surface. Students had a great time and made real connections.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

🏓 BJH PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT! 🏓

Grab your paddle and get ready for some fun!

📅 Saturday, February 7th

🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Chicken N Pickle
4600 Merlot Ave., Grapevine

⚡ Limited registration spots available

🏆 Prizes will be awarded!

👉 Register your team here:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bjh-pickleball-tournament

Let’s serve up some fun for BJH! 💙🐎 #BJHPTA #BJHPickleball #ChickenNPickle #PlayForBJH

BJH BRONCO BAND FUNDRAISER

Our next restaurant fundraiser night is confirmed! We are looking forward to another great event! Eat at Cane's on Tuesday the 3rd to support the BJH Bronco Band in our spring contest and performance season!

🎉 FRIDAY YOUR WAY IS COMING UP! 🎉

Students, you’ve probably heard the buzz about Friday Your Way—and if not, be sure to ask your teacher what it’s all about!

Here’s the deal to participate:

✅ No more than 5 total violations — that’s 5 altogether, not 5 of each. Violations include:

Tardies
ID issues
Hallway violations
Phone violations
Dress code
Discipline

✅ You must be passing all of your classes

The good news? You’ve got this! Every day is a new chance to make positive choices, stay on track, and earn your spot.

✨ Positive choices = Friday Your Way! ✨
Finish strong and make it happen! 💪🎉

G.E.M. AWARDS

BEDFORD JH GEM AWARDS

Has someone been a GEM? We would like to recognize our GEMs (someone who "Goes the Extra Mile). At Bedford JH, our amazing faculty and staff always work together to create the very best experience for our students and community. We want to hear about it and recognize them for helping make Bedford Best! Do you want to recognize a teacher, administrator, counselor, teacher, office staff, librarian or aides? Use the link below to let us know.

G.E.M. AWARD FORM LINK

BRONCO NEWS

YEARBOOK NEWS

YEARBOOK ORDERS SY 25-26 AND NINTH GRADE TRIBUTE ORDERS

DON'T MISS THE MEMORIES!

Yearbooks are $55 until May 4—lock in the lower price now! Once they arrive, the price jumps to $60. Save a few bucks today and keep a lifetime of memories tomorrow.

NINTH GRADE TRIBUTE ADS

Families who have purchased a NINTH GRADE TRIBUTE AD, your final submission date is January 19, 2026. Incomplete ads that are not submitted by the date run the risk of being published blank as the yearbook publication deadlines cannot be held up for Tribute Ads.

Final sales for Tribute Ads is January 12. Remember if you have purchased your ad already, you should have received an email from Balfour with a link to edit. If you have not gotten this link, please check your spam folder. If you still cannot find it, email Ms Keneda (susannahkeneda@hebisd.edu) and I will resend the link through Balfour.

As always, email susannahkeneda@hebisd.edu with any questions.

YEARBOOK PURCHASE LINK

ATHLETIC RESULTS

7TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL

The Bronco Boys Basketball Team played Haltom Junior High here at Bedford.

The B team won with a final score of 27-14. The Broncos started off slow but thanks to the stifling defense of Ebenezer N. and Brandon T., the Broncos were able to get ahead during the start of the second half. It was an all around score effort with Knox W. and Ben M. leading with 7 and 6 points.

The A team started the game off on fire with multiple three's from Kasen T. and Caleb B. Lawson R. led the way setting up himself and his teammates for easy points. The defense effort from the entire team was apparent throughout the entire game. Noah G. and Hank D. were everywhere on the court resulting in multiple steals and second chance points on offense. The final score for the A team was 61-47.

These wins put both teams' records to 3-2!

7TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL

Team 1 earned a gritty 41–31 win over Haltom, grinding it out in a tough matchup. The team locked in defensively, making key stops and staying focused when it mattered most. That defensive effort set the tone and helped seal a hard-earned victory.

Team 2 picked up a big 28–11 win over Haltom, controlling the game on both sides of the ball. Strong defense led to easy buckets on offense. So proud of both groups for continuing to find a way to win. Keep up the good work!

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