A new proposed rating system for Ohio school districts will make it much more difficult for districts to obtain the top rating of an "A," according to Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent.
Writing in the spring Bluffton Exempted Village Schools newsletter, Denecker, writes that last year 352 fo the 609 school districts in Ohio obtained either an "Excellent" or "Excellent with Disctinction" designation.
Looks like Jenna Buroker is headed to Ashland University. Jenna and other members of the BHS class of 2012 painted their names and in many cases stated their college plans during the May 15 offical street painting. Click for a video.
Anyone who thinks that there's nothing to do in Bluffton this summer hasn't checked the BFR summer program offerings. You'll find everything from a family fun day with the Toledo Mudhens to soccer camps and summer personal training special offers.
Summer hours begin on May 26. Extended fitness center hours are Mondays and Wednesdays one hour after closing.
Click on the summer session highlights below this story for all the details.
Like the night of the Oscars, Bluffton High School held its annual academic awards program on May 16. Although it was not an "the envelope, please" evening, it was filled with recognizing students with academic achievements during 2011-12.
To view the recognized students open the program below this story.