Ripples & Waves

Mr. Jeremy Powers, Director - jpowers@brcp.k12.in.us

Mr. Collin McCartt, Assistant Director - cmccartt@brcp.k12.in.us

Mrs. Angie Stieneker, Student Services Coordinator - astieneker@brcp.k12.in.us

Mrs. Patty Elliott, Administrative Assistant - pelliott@brcp.k12.in.us

2026 has started off cold and snowy and has required a lot of us to make changes when it comes to school. This serves as a reminder that when we are conducting eLearning days for our BRCP students, that students must complete schoolwork assigned by the instructor on the day it is assigned. The work the students have to complete its review work or assessments that are over classwork recently reviewed in class. By developing good habits of completing work when assigned while in high school, it will help set them up for success when they enter the workforce due to meeting deadlines from there employer. I am confident that winter is not done yet and there will continue to be changes to our daily schedule. We encourage everyone to follow us on Facebook and Twitter at Blue River Career Programs along with signing up for Parent Square notifications and messages for up-to-date information. Take care and stay warm!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, you may reach me at 317-392-4191 ex. 1101 or jpowers@brcp.k12.in.us

February is National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, let’s celebrate it together! During February, the CTE community celebrates CTE Month® to raise awareness of the role that CTE has in preparing students for careers and college. It is also a time to recognize and celebrate the CTE community members’ achievements and accomplishments nationwide. Led by a variety of CTE groups and spearheaded by the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), the month is organized around a different theme each year.

February 16th, 2026--President's Day---School is in Session

February 20th, 2026--HOSA Blood Drive at BRCP, 9am-4pm

February 23rd, 2026--CTE Open House at BRCP, 5:00pm-6:30pm

March 4th, 2026--Shelbyville HS SAT Test Day

March 6th, 2026--End of the 3rd 9 Weeks

March 11th, 2026--Morristown, Southwestern, Triton Central, and Waldron SAT Test Day

March 13th, 2026--No School

March 16th-20th, 2026---Spring Break

Construction Trades - AM Student of the Month: Jesse Hamlin

Jesse is a Senior from Shelbyville High School. Here's what Mr. Bramell had to say about Jesse:

"Jesse comes from Shelbyville High School as a first year student in my AM class. Jesse has good attendance and always stays busy on the jobsite no matter he's working on. Jesse is an asset to the program. I wish I could have 5 more students just like him with good Work Ethic."

Construction Trades - PM Student of the Month: Christopher Cecil

Christopher is a Senior at Southwestern High School. Mr. Bramell had this to say about Christopher:

"Chris is a 2nd yr student that strives to accel to do his best and always participates and tries all facets of Construction. Chris has good attendance and is liked by his peers. Chris always asks if there is anything else and says good afternoon or see ya later. I believe Chris enjoys Construction Class."

Health Sciences CNA AM Student of the Month: Anna Osborne

Anna is a Junior at Morristown High School

Mrs. Harvey had this to say about Anna:

"Anna strives to be successful in the classroom and at the clinical site. She never hesitates to assist her classmates in need. She became a HOSA member this year and is already working on preparation for the state competition in April. It has been exciting to watch her passion for healthcare grow this school year!"

Health Sciences CNA PM Student of the Month: Emma Isgrigg

Emma is a Senior at Southwestern High School

Mrs. Harvey had this to say about Emma:

"This year in the CNA capstone program, Emma has stepped outside of her comfort zone to take on new challenges at her WBL sites. She is engaged in classroom work and discussions. She has shown great improvement in her academics and attendance!"

Mrs. Ami Johns, Core Indicator Coordinator

The following was said of Mrs. Johns:

-"She's always willing to help, full of ideas, and if she doesn't have an answer, she will work until she finds one."

-"Ami does a great job for teachers and students, always thinking ahead and always prepared."

Congratulations to our very own Culinary Arts instructor Chef Warren Bernstein, who was chosen by one of his students, Emerson Lindsey, for teacher appreciation recognition at Waldron High School.