BJH NEWSLETTER, VOLUME 11, ISSUE 17, DECEMBER 19, 2025

8TH GRADE MATH STUDENTS SHINE THIS SIX WEEKS

Huge shoutout to the TOP STUDENTS for 8th grade math this third six weeks! This was a fast paced grading period and they rocked it. We are so proud of all their hard work. Keep it up, Bronco stars! 

REINDEER GAMES HELP STUDENTS PREPARE FOR FINALS

Students in Mrs. Lawrence’s class put a festive spin on final exam review by playing Reindeer Games. Through friendly competition and peer quizzing, students reviewed key concepts while staying engaged and having fun as they prepared for their upcoming test.

DID YOU MISS THE BJH BAND CONCERT THIS YEAR?  WELL, HERE IS YOUR SECOND CHANCE TO ENJOY THE FESTIVE CHEER.

FRENCH STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR 3RD SIX WEEKS SUCCESS

Students in Dr. Santamaria’s French classes were recognized for their outstanding performance during the 3rd Six Weeks. Through consistent effort, strong participation, and dedication to learning a new language, these students demonstrated what it means to strive for excellence. We are proud of their hard work and commitment and congratulate them on a job well done. Félicitations to our French Six Weeks winners—keep up the great work!

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. 

7TH GRADE GIRLS BATTLE SMITHFIELD

7th grade Team 2 lost a tough one to a really good Smithville team on Monday. Our girls came out and fought hard. Proud of their effort and fight throughout the game.

7th grade Team 1 beat Smithfield 38-15. These girls got out to a fast start with a great defensive presence causing several turnovers that resulted in easy baskets. They continued to put the pressure on Smithfield until the end. 

Super proud of both groups! We will be back in action after the Christmas break!

8TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL SWEEPS SMITHFIELD

Both the 8th grade girls basketball team got big wins against Smithfield Thursday night, taking down the Raiders in decisive fashion. 

Team 2 came out hot offensively, putting up 6 points in the first and 6 in the second quarter, while holding the Raiders to only one bucket. Even though we started the second half with a 12 - 2 lead, Smithfield showed some fight and caused us to cough up several turnovers. Our girls cleaned up passes and got things sorted out defensively and ended up pushing our record to 3 - 0 on the regular season with a 24 - 6 win. 

Team 1 had the best game of the season so far, putting up 4 points within the first 3 seconds of the game. A layup off the starting tip and then an immediate steal off the inbounds for a bucket set the tone for the next 45 minutes. We walked into halftime with a 31 - 2 lead thanks to sharing the ball offensively and a never-ending defense. By the final buzzer, three different Broncos were in double digits, seven different players scored, and every player recorded at least one steal or forced turnover. With a final score of 49 - 4, team 1 pushed their record to 3 - 0 going into the Christmas break. 

We will have our first home game of the season after the break on January 8 against Central, which will be a rematch of the District Championship game from last season. We'd LOVE to see the stands packed with red, white and blue for this matchup. B team tips at 5pm, with A team right behind them, usually about 6:15pm.  

OUTSTANDING DISTRICT FINISHES FOR GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY 

Our girls cross country teams wrapped up an outstanding season last week with incredible performances at the district meet! The 8th grade girls swept districts, with both the A and B teams earning 1st place finishes—a remarkable achievement. The 7th grade A team battled to an impressive 2nd place finish, while the 7th grade B team dominated with a 1st place victory.

Special recognition goes to our standout athletes:

8th Grade A Team:

• Reagan W. for an extraordinary season, finishing 1st in every meet

• Lyla S,, 4th place at districts, followed closely by Ivy Cary, rounding out the top 5

8th Grade B Team:

• Kaiden G., 1st place district champion

• Camila L., 3rd place finish

7th Grade A Team:

• Easton J., 2nd place at districts 

• Briley C., finishing top 10 finish

7th Grade B Team:

• Valentina Z., 1st place finish

• Zara F., 2nd place, and Sadie Sisemore, 3rd place

A special thank you to our competitive teams who consistently placed runners in the top 10, and to every athlete who competed this season. Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork made this season one to remember. Congratulations on a fantastic year! 👏🏅

8TH GRADE GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

7TH GRADE GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY