Rhonemus, Bertka, Spallinger, Hill, Scalf, Bonnell students of the month
The December Bluffton Middle School students of the month were recently named. Click here to view their photos. They are:
6th Grade
Patrick Rhonemus son of Mike and Tenna Rhonemus, Bluffton.
Patrick is a member of the BMS band, choir and quiz bowl team. He plays baseball and in his spare time he likes to play video games, hang out with his friends, and have Nerf wars with his friends
Saraelizabeth Bertka, daughter of Randy and Holly Bertka, Bluffton.
Sara is a member of the BMS band and choir. She is a cheerleader. In her spare time she likes to make up dances to songs, sing, and play on the computer.
7th Grade
Andrew Spallinger, son of Robert and Sue Spallinger, Bluffton
Andrew is a member of the BMS football team and the BMS choir. He plays soccer and is a member of 4-H. In his spare time he likes to help his dad.
Lacey Hill, daughter of Gary and Cathy Hill, Bluffton. Lacey is a member of the BMS choir. She participates on a summer league softball team and is a Girl Scout. She attends Emmanuel UCC and is in their confirmation class. In her spare time she enjoys swimming, sledding with her 3 year-old-nephew Harley, and jet skiing with her friends.
8th Grade
Jacob Scalf, son of Van Scalf of Bluffton and Cindy Scalf of Pandora.
Jacob is on a bowling league and enjoys bowling in his spare time.
Sydney Bonnell, daughter of Chad Moening, Bonita Springs, Fla., and Kristi Ribley of Bluffton. Sydney participates on the BFR soccer teams and is a member at BFR. She likes to play soccer and hang out with her friends and family in her spare time.
Stories Posted This Week
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026
Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Alice June (Hochstettler) Kliewer worked at Grace Bible Institute
- Bluffton College grad was famous for memorizing all of Paradise Lost
- Leiber honored by Fremont Speedway Hall of Fame
- SCHS Swiss Day to be held at new Swiss Heritage Center, June 28
- Free movie: Eight on the Lam, July 27
- Screen time: Impact on youth update
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, June 24
- Luvu a Latte temporary closure until July 14
- Results of Icon poll: How connected do you feel to the Bluffton community?
- Loving Laura’s Curls created to provide wigs for local cancer patients
- America 250 drone show illuminates Bluffton sky
- Recap of June 22 Bluffton Council Meeting