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 7, 2026
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026
- Stay tuned for Pirate action at OHSSA state track and field coverage
- Ada Icon headlines, June 5
- Wheeler graduates from Ohio Bankers League Bank Leadership Institute
- Ellerbrock awarded Lima Memorial Nursing Alumnae Scholarship
- Pirate speedsters Wright and Miller each advance to 2 state finals
- Golfers, sponsors invited to support American Legion fundraiser
- Letter: Alternatives to Village mosquito fogging
Thursday, June 4, 2026
- Eileen Ruth Garmatter was a homemaker
- Elnore Ruth (Rosenberger) Yost taught at Marimor
- WGTE and WBGU create broadcasting partnership
- ICYMI: May 2026 Bluffton Icon Highlights
- Shoppers' journey with Bluffton Small Business Passport has begun
- Middle and high school student activities at BPL
- Local artist Crumrine to teach Watercolor Workshop at Library
- Lacrosse or La Crosse: Game versus virus
- 2027 Senior Center trip planning, June 11