BJH NEWSLETTER, VOLUME 11, ISSUE 4, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

SEPTEMBER 8 TO SEPTEMBER 29 

The 6 Stones Black & Blue Showdown is a community-wide event that builds on the friendly rivalry between Trinity High School and L.D. Bell High School to raise awareness and gather resources to support families in need within the HEB community. The goal of this event is to not only unite the community around a common cause but also to create meaningful opportunities for students to lead, serve, and make a lasting impact. 

2025 GOAL

Last year, the students, faculty, and community of HEBISD collected over 52,000 food items in the Black and Blue Showdown. The goal for 2025 is to surpass 62,000 food items in the Showdown. 

MONETARY DONATIONS

Prefer to make a monetary donation?  You can use the link below to donate directly to 6 Stones.  To give, click the link, enter your information, select Black and Blue Food Drive from the drop-down menu, and include Bedford JH name in the comments section and the homeroom name so that the right class can get credit.  

We are excited to announce the launch of the 2025–2026 PTA Reflections Program at Bedford Junior High! 🎉 

This year’s theme is “I Belong!”—and we can’t wait to see the creativity of our amazing BJH Broncos.

The Reflections Program is a national PTA arts recognition contest that encourages students to express themselves through:

• Visual Arts

• Literature

• Photography

• Dance Choreography

• Film Production

• Music Composition

Entry Deadline: October 30, 2025

BJH PTA MEMBERSHIP GIVEAWAY WINNERS

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

Welcome back to school! Yearbooks can be purchased for $45 until Sept 18 at midnight. The yearbook sells out every year! Do not be left out of this year's book!

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. 

YEARBOOK PROOFS FOR ORDERS

Families - If your student had their photo taken on August 29 on Fall Picture Day, a proof was emailed to the parents email address last week. Please double check these images and purchase packages! These photos will be used in the yearbook. Retakes are September 23 during lunches only in the library. No pass is needed. Come see Ms. Keneda for your retake or if you missed the first picture day. susannahkeneda@hebisd.edu for questions.

PICTURE RETAKES

8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL

Congratulations to the 8th grade Lady Broncos Volleyball program for defeating Smithfield Middle School yesterday in some exciting volleyball matches.

Team 2, came out in their first set serving. Kamryn Turner, Finley Smith, Reyna Ochoa and Bethany VanKleef led the service pressure winning 25-9. After losing a tough second set 25-23 the team came back to win the third and decisive set 25-22. Players of the match were Kamryn Turner, Finley Smith, Lily Park, Reyna Ochoa, Bethany VanKleef and Addyson Stuth. 

Team 1 was also ready for the challenge. Set one was a back and forth competitive match which saw many lead changes. Down 20-18 Brooklyn Harris applied intense service pressure that pushed us to the win. In set two the Lady Broncos dominated Smithfield with outstanding service pressure. Ellie Gilchrist served 9 points followed by Karsyn Caudle serving 10 points in a row. It was a serving clinic which Smithfield had no answer for and pushed us to victory 25-5. Players of the match. Karsyn Caudle, Ellie Gilchrist, Brooklyn Harris, Abby Zubrod, Naomi Jackson, Mila Corn and Addison Niutei. 

Both teams are now 3-0 to begin the season and will take on Central at Central Jr. High. 

7TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL

The 7th grade volleyball team took on a tough Smithfield team this week on the road at Smithfield Middle School. 

Team 2 dropped the game in two sets, but put up a good fight in set 2, challenging a very consistent Smithfield serving attack. 

Team 1 also dropped the game in two sets, but came back in set 2 fighting for every point, pushing the score to 17 - 17 before Smithfield pulled away to win the set 25 - 19. 

Although it wasn't the outcome we wanted, this game showed the most growth of our team and we learned a lot in the process. Both teams will have our first home game next Monday, Sept 15, taking on the Central JH Spartans. We'd love to pack the stands with blue! 

WELCOME TO HEBISD EVENT

We are excited to host our Welcome to HEB ISD events for immigrant families and families newly enrolled in HEB. These sessions aim to help parents feel confident and connected as they start their journey with HEB ISD.

Event Dates & Audience

• Elementary (PreK–6th grade) Families: Wednesday, September 17 | 5:30–6:30 pm

• Secondary (7th–12th grade) Families: Wednesday, September 23 | 5:30–6:30 pm

Location

• Pat May Center, 1849 Central Dr, Bedford, TX 76022

YOUR GUIDE TO THE TEEN DRIVER'S SEAT! 

Join us for Teen Driving & Insurance Info Night, PTA Meeting & 9th Grade Parent Meeting
Monday, September 22nd
Bedford Junior High

 Schedule
5:45 PM – Dinner Served (BJH Library)
6:00 PM – PTA Meeting
6:15 PM – Teen Driving Program
9th Grade Parent Meeting to Follow

Learn how to prepare your teen for safe, responsible driving.  Connect with HEB area resources.  Get your questions answered directly by community leaders.

FREE Dinner provided! (Please RSVP)
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/YbVVsqNj2F5aja6K6