BJH NEWSLETTER, VOLUME 11, ISSUE 9, OCTOBER 17, 2025

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.

YEARBOOK ORDERS SY 25-26 AND NINTH GRADE TRIBUTE ORDERS

Yearbooks are flying off the digital shelves this year! Do not miss out - The yearbook is $50 until 12/31/25. 

Ninth Grade Tribute ads come in two sizes 1/4 page and 1/8 page. The 1/4 page is $25 and the 1/4 page is $50. Once they are purchased, Balfour will email you a link to set up and design your ad. You can upload and edit your page, save progress and log in and out until you finalize your ad and order. The due date for Tribute Ad purchase and submission is January 19, 2026.Please note that ad space does generally sell out every year! 

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

🏐 BIG 12 VOLLEYBALL REGULAR SEASON WRAP-UP 🏐

With the Big 12 regular volleyball season officially in the books, here’s how our teams finished:

• 7th Grade Team 2 battled hard and finished 8th place with a 3–5 record.

• 7th Grade Team 1 showed strong teamwork and secured 5th place with a 5–3 record.

• 8th Grade Team 2 dominated the court, finishing 1st place with an undefeated 8–0 record! They are the Big 12 Champs, Hurst Tournament Champs, and HEB Champs — a clean sweep!

• 8th Grade Team 1 had an outstanding season as well, earning 2nd place with a 6–2 record.

Congratulations to all our players and coaches for an amazing season filled with hard work, hustle, and heart! 💪🔥

8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL

Congratulations to the 8th grade volleyball teams for completing their regular seasons this past Wednesday by defeating Euless Jr. High.

After losing the first set, team 2 responded like they have all season with a championship level response. The team roared back winning the next two sets and a District Championship in the process. Congrats to Champions, Purity, Bittinger, Yvian Noguera, Bethany Vankleef, Klaire Pesce, Lily Park, Reyna Ochoa, Kinsely Young, Addilyn Smith, Lillian Harrop, Mallorie Hurtado, Kamryn Turner, Finley Smith, Addyson Stuth, Myla Taylor, Olivia Meer. A special thanks to managers Aisnlynn Milligan, Grace Potter and Amiyah Smith. 

Team 1 was ready to meet the challenge from the start. Euless played well in the first set but team 1 executed down the stretch to take set one. In set two Chanelle Walls served 15 points in a row backed by her teammates and blew the set wide open winning 25-6. 

Chanelle Walls, Mila Corn, Naomi Jackson and Abby Zubrod led the service pressure. Karsyn Caudle and Mila Corn led the attack while Brookly Harris, Ellie Gilchrist, Parker Deck, Addison Niutei & Syriah Noriega were solid in receive and defensively.

While team 2 is Champions! They are done with their season.

Team 1 enters the Big 12 District Tournament as the #2 seed and will play next Friday 10/24 5pm at BJH in the second round of the tournament. 

Congrats 8th grade Lady Broncos Volleyball on a great regular season. 

7TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL

The 7th grade volleyball team wrapped up their regular season Wednesday night at home against the Euless Junior High Stallions. 

Team one's game was much of the same, with us winning the first set and Euless taking a set two victory. In game three, EJH tried to fight back, but we were able to hold them off and bring home the victory. The win sealed us in 5th place in the District Tournament, with a 5 - 3 overall record. We will take on Harwood at Harwood Monday evening at 5pm in the first round of the District Tournament. 

Team two's game was quite the battle, with us winning the first set but dropping the second. In game three the score was back and forth several times but the Stallions bested us at the end and took away a victory. Our team two ended with an overall record of 4 - 4 and Mid Season Tournament Champions. 

We are excited to announce that this year’s PTA Reflections program is open for entries!

Reflections is a wonderful opportunity for students to express their creativity through art, music, dance, film, writing, and photography based on this year’s theme:  “ I BELONG!”

🗓 Submission Deadline: Friday, 10/30, 2 weeks left!

📍 Where to Submit: BJH LIBRARY

✨ Special Rewards:

All students who submit an entry, or more will receive a free concession ticket and be recognized for their participation! Selected entries will also move forward to district-level judging for additional honors!

We encourage all students to participate and share their unique talents!

Parents, your support and encouragement can make a big difference!

For more information, entry forms, and rules, please visit:

-BJH Library

-BJH PTA WEBSITE: https://bedfordjuniorhighpta.com/reflections-art-program

Let’s celebrate creativity and imagination in our school community. We can’t wait to see the amazing work our students create!