Broadway High School

One of the highlights of senior year is always the elementary school walk-through. The younger students get so excited to see the graduates in their cap and gown.

Last night the Gobbler News Network produced their first livestream of an outdoor athletic event at Broadway High School. A team of 13 current and former BHS students successfully set up for and livestreamed the softball Class 3 Region C Quarterfinal match up of the Broadway Gobblers and the Alleghany Cougars. The Gobblers won 7-3. The full game can be seen at the Gobbler News Network YouTube Channel.

The National Honor Society inducted 23 new members into its organization on Monday evening. A huge thank you to those who made the event successful: current members, especially officers Jason Kang, Jordan Ennis, Addison Shanholtz, and Edwin Lopez; guest speaker Mrs. Jennifer Knick; parents/guardians; teachers and administrators! Once again, congratulations!

On April 18th, 5 BHS Choir students and 1 BHS Band student traveled to Richmond to rehearse and perform in the All-State Choir and Band Concert Saturday Afternoon April 20th. Lyla Anderson, Hannah Good, Natalie Flora, Avery Tewalt and Ivy Herrick were chosen for All-State Choir and Eivor Fry was chosen for the All-State Band. Eivor is the first BHS student to be chosen for All-State Band since 2017. Go Gobblers!

Come and join us after 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3rd at Beards and Broads in Broadway for a Broadway High School musical fundraiser and karaoke night! Bring your friends and family, and feel free to sing along to all your favorite songs! A portion of all sales will go toward the 2025 BHS Musical, and as a special treat, you’ll be among the first to know as we will reveal the 2025 musical!

Congratulations to those FFA members who competed at the state Poultry and Forestry Contests last week. In Senior Poultry the team of Romney Ritchie (1st individual), Gabbie Garlock (3rd Individual), Ayla Janney (10th Individual), and Maddie Morales placed first. The team of Herschel Hoffeditz (7th Individual), Bryson Funk, Karley Sonifrank, and Colton Wegman placed 5th. The Junior Poultry team of Alec Mitchell (7th Individual), Ben Gowl, Hope Bruce, and Eli Gatesman placed 5th.

Last night at the City / County Championships was Senior Night where Seniors track athletes were recognized and Broadway had a strong showing with the boys team taking 2nd place and the girls taking 4th. Here are all the athletes that placed in the top 6. 6th place - Lexie Dingus in the 400mm Dash, Darnell Vandevander 200m Dash, Mattie Chupp in Discus, Leah Sauder in Long Jump, and Darnell Vandevander in the High Jump. 5th place - The Boys 4 x 800 Relay Team of Rhett Armentrout, Saylor Armentrout, Andrew Berkey, and Gavin Diehl; Mattie Chupp in the 100m Hurdles, Leah Sauder 100m Dash, the Boys 4 x 100 Relay Team of Rylee Shifflett, Lucas Dodd, Jaday Castillo Luis, and Eli Campbell; Jordan Ennis in the 300m Hurdles, Brittany Santiago 200m dDsh, Asher Ryan 3200m, Lydia Good in Discus, Jerin Billmeyer in Shot Put, and Madyson Ennis Triple Jump. 4th place - Madyson Ennis in the 300m Hurdles, Leah Sauder 200m Dash, Jerin Billmeyer in Discus, Jordan Ennis in Discus, Madyson Ennis in Long Jump, Addison Shanholtz in Shot Put, Jaday Castillo Luis in Shot Put, and Hannah Good in High Jump. 3rd place - Uriah Rutan 100m Dash, Girls 4 x 100 Relay Team of Anna Brubaker, Mattie Chapp, Brittany Santiago and Natalie Flora; Uriah Rutan in the 400m Dash with a Regional Qualifying time of 52.70s, Caleb Wyant in the 3200m with a Regional Qualifying time of 10:21.06, the Boys 4 x 400 Relay Team of Jordan Ennis, Darnell Vandevander, Uriah Rutan and Tristan Yoder; Herschel Hoffeditz in Discus, and Ian Garber with a State Qualifying Height of 5'11". 2nd place - Jaiden Nguyen in the 3200m with a Regional Qualifying time of 9:56.69, the Girls 4 x 400 Relay Team of Lexie Dingus, Madyson Ennis, Taylor Driver and Leah Sauder; Jordan Ennis Long Jump, Madyson Ennis in Triple Jump, and Taylor Driver in High Jump with a State Qualifying height of 5'4. 1st place - Tristan Yoder in the 1600m Dash with a State Qualifying Time and new meet record of 4:25.88 and also a State Qualifying Time of 2:01.40 in the 800m, Taylor Driver in the 400m Dash with a Regional Qualifying Time of 1:02.81, Herschel Hoffeditz in Shot Put with a Regional Qualifying Throw of 44'6", and Jordan Ennis in Triple Jump. For highlights go to the Gobbler News Network on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Congratulations to Caden Blais, Cain Warlitner, and Ryder Hess for not only winning 1st in the JMU Region Stock Market Game but also for winning 2nd place overall (and 1st place high school) in the STATE Stock Market Game. They beat out over 1300 other teams to earn this honor!!!

Today, BHS Seniors served their community by helping landscape the grounds at Plains Elementary School. Their service helped the school save almost $5,000 in landscaping fees. More photos can be seen on the Gobbler News Network on Instagram and Facebook.

On Monday, April 22 at 6:30 pm, TRI-M will be hosting a concert, bake sale, and art show to benefit the MS Society at BHS. Please come out to support our students and those battling Multiple Sclerosis. If you would like to participate in the bake sale, scan the qr codes found around the school. We hope to see you there!

Are you curious about STEM and science activities in our schools? Today, host Katie LaPira chats with Tammy Stone, the Science, STEM, and Challenge Supervisor for Rockingham County Public Schools. Tammy shares exciting insights into the hands-on learning experiences of RCPS students. https://www.rcps.net/page/rcps-community-partner-cafe

Prom is just around the corner. Don't get caught off guard. All school fees and fines must be paid before purchasing tickets for the Prom. If your name is listed on one of the green signs posted outside the front office, see Ms. Ghost for the amount owed. These fees are separate from your lunch account, and you should have received several notices stating what you owe if you have anything outstanding.

The Broadway Gobblers baseball program, in cooperation with UVA Hospital, invites you to lace up and participate in our inaugural Toy Drive to benefit infants and toddlers who are receiving various treatments and fighting childhood cancer from Monday, April 8th through Friday, April 12th. UVA has asked for new infant handheld teething and light up sensory items for donation, as we try to do our part to help those families going through difficult times. We will be making the donation in honor of three brave students in our communities to show our solidarity as the battle goes forward. There will be a featured home game TODAY (April 10th) against Wilson Memorial at 5:30, where all fans can drop off items to the press box to help support the cause. See Coach Laase with any questions.

Congratulations to Callie Mason! She was the first place winner in the high school division of the Virginia School Board Annual Art Contest. Her piece will advance to the regional contest in Charlottesville. Way to go Callie!

April 11th CTE Kickstart Career Job Fair at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds - Juniors or Seniors that have a strong CTE background and plan to enter the workforce, military or are looking for more technical education after graduation are invited to attend. For more information see Mr. Witmer, the Career Coach.

Tomorrow is the day! Come out tomorrow morning to Broadway Community Park to support a great cause and celebrate an amazing teacher. The weather forecast is sunny and the company will be wonderful!

Dear Parents & Families, We're thrilled to introduce a new feature in our district app called Rooms! This platform is designed for seamless communication between staff and families, making it easier than ever to stay informed about school updates and activities. As we roll out this new tool, we're starting with a small group of teachers, all spring sports coaches, and our Middle School and High School Principals. While not all staff members will immediately transition to using Rooms as their primary communication tool, we're moving in that direction and aim to have full implementation by the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. Stay tuned for more information and resources as we continue the rollout. Effective communication is essential to our school community's success, and we're excited to embark on this journey with you through Rooms!

Interested in giving holiday gifts to students in the BHS family?

Please join us in congratulating the cast of the BHS production of The Addams Family. These students were absolutely phenomenal, not just in their performances, but in their support for one another and their excitement to work as part of a team. Ms. Tewalt, Mrs. Goodwyn, and Mrs. McGovern cannot wait to work with this absolutely amazing group!

The third of the Six Pillars is "Responsibility". Do what you are supposed to do. Try your best. Persevere. Keep on trying. Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes. We show responsibility when we arrive at school each day ready to learn, make friends, and be kind. Congratulations to Herschel Hoffeditz and Asia Dang from Broadway High School, nominated for the Brittany Lam - Kelly Coggsdale Character Counts Award winners. #CharacterCountsWeek