Sydney Hoff, Christopher Harnish, Juliana Hotmire, Colin Phillips, Abby Prater, Jared Metzger MS students of month
Six Bluffton Middle School students were named students of the month for March.
6th Grade
Sydney Hoff, daughter of Scott and Brigette Hoff, is a member of the BMS choir, band and 6th grade quiz bowl team. She is active in many sports including basketball, softball, tennis and soccer and looks forward to running next year. Sydney attends St. John's Mennonite Church in Pandora and is also in 4-H.
Christopher Harnish is the son of Stephen and Monica Harnish. He is a member of the BMS choir, band, and 6th grade quiz bowl team. Christopher attends First Mennonite Church, plays U15 soccer, and is a member at BFR.
7th Grade
Juliana Hotmire is the daughter of Darrel and Heidi Hotmire. She is in the BMS band is a member of the BMS track team, plays tennis and is on the swim team. Juliana is a member at BFR, attends Bluffton Presbyterian Church, and takes piano lessons.
Colin Phillips is the son of Todd and Karen Phillips. He participates on the BMS Jr. High football, basketball, and baseball teams. He attends St. Mary's Catholic Church and is a member of their youth group.
8th Grade
Abby Prater is the daughter of Bill and Kelly Baker and Rich Prater. She is a member of the BMS basketball team and is a cheerleader.
Jared Metzger, son of Mike and Amy Metzger is a member of the BMS choir and Jr High quiz bowl team. He attends St. Mary's Catholic Church and is in boy scouts.
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Friday, September 5, 2025
- NEW DATE Thayer Rd. closure for bridge repair begins Sept. 15
- Beavers sports roundup, Aug 29-Sept 4
- Pirate boys soccer shut out by Ottoville
- Pirate girls soccer edged by Bath
- Pirate volleyball sweeps Elmwood
- 1-year anniversary celebration of Elm St. businesses on Sept. 6
- Sugden and Windle finalists in CreativeOhio Champion Advocacy Awards
Thursday, September 4, 2025
- Pirate girls tennis loss to Shawnee
- Lugabill Rd. closed for paving on Sept. 4
- Pirate volleyball loss at Liberty-Benton
- Pirate boys golf win vs. Ada
- Ultra-processed foods: Impact on children’s health
- Check out Bluffton Public Library’s September 2025 programs and services
- Active shooter training to be held at Apollo Career Center
- Etc. Volunteers Garden created by Tim Byers
- Letter: Darrell Groman celebrates 40 years of optometric practice
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
- Obituary for Dawn Inniger Curth
- Pirate boys soccer tie vs. Van Buren
- Gritty Pirate tennis win vs. Defiance
- Pirate volleyball rallies past Arlington
- Bluffton girls soccer pounds Knights
- Pirate golfers edged in tight NWC tri
- President Sider charts Bluffton’s path forward
- Physical therapy technique presentation, Sept. 18