"Twas the night before Christmas"
Bluffton High School choir's performance of "Twas the Night Before Christmas," is an annual affair going all the way back to when Earl Lehman directed the choir in the 1950s.
Here's some photos of this year's performance from Dec. 12. Kara Zink is the director. Photos are by Jamie Nygaard.
The middle school and high school instrumental concerts are Monday, Dec. 19, starting with the middle school at 6 p.m. and high school at 7 p.m. Concerts are in the middle school.
Baked goods and beverages will be available after the concert on the 19th. Proceeds benefit sophomore and junior classes.
Other school events in December include a SADD party following the Friday, Dec. 16, boys' basketball game and a DARE holiday skating party at Edgewood Arena, Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Several athletic contests take place in the second half of December, including the McDonald's boys' basketball holiday tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 27, and Wednesday, Dec. 28. For all December sporting events open the Icon sports calendar CLICK HERE.
The last day before Christmas break is Tuesday, Dec. 20. Classes start again on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.
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