Bluffton High School string orchestra judged Superior
The Bluffton High School string orchestra received a superior rating at the OMEA State Orchestra Adjudicated Event on February 21. The orchestra performed: ‘Dragon Fire’ by Susan Day, ‘Danse Infernale’ by Elliot del Borgo and ‘Prairie Trail’ by Jeffrey Bishop. The orchestra is directed by Rachael E. Lewis. Students: Liliana Liberato, Maia Gearing, Katie Bauman, Zoe Shank, Ethan Hoffman, Claire Phillips, Ellie Hartzler, Phoebe Edwards-Leeper, Eva McBrien, Kelsey Bauman, Georgia Hagen, Daphne Johnston, Leo Gearing, Emma Miller, Emmitt Kidd, Leah Shadle, Charlotte Kidd, Laney Kiene. (Not pictured: Rebekah Rehm.) PHOTO by Sarah Kidd.
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Friday, October 9, 2026
- Pirate girls soccer loss vs. St. Marys
- Pirate volleyball sweeps Carey
- “The Trumpet Player” sculpture at Bluffton University receives conservation grant
- October 9 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Plenty of action at Oct 10 Dillinger robbery reenactment and motorcycle show
- Caitlyn Couch junior piano recital, October 16
- Bluffton community survey opens for Active Transportation Plan
Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines on Thursday, October 8
- St. John Bible Church to host "Refocus on Purpose" workshop
- Royal riches: Gout
- Has Bluffton made a birder out of you?
- BPL Afterschool activity: Curious Kids Club
- Book and pizza tasting at Bluffton Public Library
- Final 50 for 250 performance at BPL
- Walking through the Suter Corn Maze
- Resident feedback sought for Regional Transportation Plan
- Bluffton University honors three for service, achievement and leadership
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting, Friday, Oct. 9
- Fire extinguished at SRK Industries, plant resumed operation same day
- Bluffton girls tie Grove in NWC showdown
- Pirate volleyball falls to powerhouse Patriots
- BHS GOAT: Latin teacher Margaret Weaver
- Library patrons invited to showcase their collections or causes
- September 2026 land transfers in the Bluffton school district