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The Book Fair's New Look
The Book Fair’s New Look
Blue Mountain Costume Parade
Blue Mountain Costume Parade
The student run mock elections at BMU on the 28th of October 2024.
BMU Mock Election
BMU Hosts Blood Drive
BMU Hosts Blood Drive
Community Spotlight - Northeast Kingdom Vineyards
Community Spotlight – Northeast Kingdom Vineyards
Senior Spotlight-Kaydence McKean
Senior Spotlight-Kaydence McKean
On Monday, October 28th, Kasey Ingerson looks at BMU 8th graders’ bulletin board in Wells River, VT. The board informs students about the candidates in the upcoming election.
BMU Student Learns About Politics
BMU senior Madisyn Christy donates blood at the student council blood drive on October 30, 2024. This is the first blood drive at the school since before COVID-19.
Blood Drive at Blue Mountain
Sophomore Hunter Fisher poses for a photo in the Blue Mountain Union School main lobby, on October 31, 2024. Fisher shows his holiday spirit by dressing up as a firefighter.
BMU Student Shows his Holiday Spirit
Kennedy Perrigo and Kiara Cushing speak to the BMU Sophomore class in Wells River, Vermont on Thursday October 31, 2024. They are recounting their experience at the HOBY Youth Leadership Conference and encouraging the sophomores to sign up.
Juniors Recruit Sophomores to HOBY Youth Leadership
Girls Varsity Soccer Seniors pose for a picture before their game on October 7th, 2024. (Left to right) Susanna Nelson, Maya Christy, Kaydence Mckean, Madisyn Christy, and Madalyn Houghton.
Senior’s Say Goodbye
Sophomore Ava Kingsbury saves the ball after a shot on goal at Winooski on October 15, 2024.
The Bucks Battle With The Spartans
A group of middle school runners taking off behind the soccer field at the Ron Brown Athletic Field, BMU on October 1, 2024. The runners (left to right) are from Kingdom East, BMU, Barre City Elementary, Barre Town, and Webster Christian Academy.
BMU Cross Country Breaks One Year Hiatus
Kason Blood (Left), Brody Kingsbury (Middle) and Coach Will Kingsbury (Right) proudly display their catches in the 2024 VPA Tournament on October 5 2024. 20.1 pounds places them 4th amongst 19 varsity boats.
A Last Cast: Kason Blood’s Final Tournament as a Buck
Woodsville junior Makayla Walker watches as BMU sophomore Addison Murray passes the ball up field on Saturday, September 14th at the Gerry Piper Athletic Field.
Bucks Start Season 0-4 After Loss to the Engineers
Plants waiting to be sold inside the greenhouse at BMU on June 3rd.
Blue Mountain Brings Life to Communal Garden
A robot piloted by Jamal Saibou moves objects around the classroom, on May 23, 2024 at Blue Mountain Union School.
Blue Mountain Robotics Class Finally Drives Robots
The Show Goes On
The Show Goes On
BMU Studio Art student Bella Craige is seen here with first grader Jaxson Carle on Friday, May 17, 2024 holding the art project they have been working on recently. The Studio Art class took on the project to recreate the monster drawings of first grade students.
Art Class Brings First Grade Dreams to Life
7-12 Art Showcase
7-12 Art Showcase
Jerry Allen is holding up his state record bass caught in Ticklenaked Pond on June 11th. Allen claims to have caught this fish on a hotdog.
BMU Mental Health Day
New Year's Resolutions
New Year’s Resolutions
BMU kindergartners enjoy the warm weather at recess. April 11th, 2023.
Kindergartners Enjoy the Nice Weather
Thomas Gardner in 5th grade says, "My favorite part of this class is working with others and helping them do their work."
Humans in Buck Territory: Thomas Gardner
Mrs. Nancy Perkins is a regular presence at BMU . She serves as a score keeper for basketball games and as a substitute teacher. Mrs. Perkins said, "I really enjoy being a substitute, and I really enjoy being around the students."
Humans In Buck Territory: Nancy Perkins
Your Vote is Your Voice
Your Vote is Your Voice
Kaylee Hillesland Op Ed: Child Poverty
Kaylee Hillesland Op Ed: Child Poverty
Abigail Emerson Op-Ed: College
Abigail Emerson Op-Ed: College
Tom Huang Op-Ed: Food Prices
Tom Huang Op-Ed: Food Prices
Kaydence McKean Op-Ed: Type 1 Diabetes
Kaydence McKean Op-Ed: Type 1 Diabetes

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Zhijie Zhong

Zhijie Zhong, BNN Staff

Zhijie Zhong, a high honors student, is a sophomore at BMU. His extracurricular activities include: playing music in the high school band; engaging in community service with NJHS; and running for the cross country team. He plans to pursue engineering when he is out of high school. This is his first year working with BNN.

All content by Zhijie Zhong

The Book Fair’s New Look

Zhijie Zhong, BNN Staff
November 9, 2024
Kennedy Perrigo and Kiara Cushing speak to the BMU Sophomore class in Wells River, Vermont on Thursday October 31, 2024. They are recounting their experience at the HOBY Youth Leadership Conference and encouraging the sophomores to sign up.

Juniors Recruit Sophomores to HOBY Youth Leadership

Zhijie Zhong, BNN Staff
October 31, 2024
The donation box for Undy 500 is sitting in front of the front office of BMU on a bench on October 21, 2024. Undy 500 is looking for donations of socks and underwear for hurricane affected students.

BMU Joins the Cause

Zhijie Zhong, BNN Staff
October 22, 2024
A group of middle school runners taking off behind the soccer field at the Ron Brown Athletic Field, BMU on October 1, 2024. The runners (left to right) are from Kingdom East, BMU, Barre City Elementary, Barre Town, and Webster Christian Academy.

BMU Cross Country Breaks One Year Hiatus

Zhijie Zhong, BNN Staff
October 16, 2024
Blue Mountain Union School sophomore, Paxton Hosmer, reaches for the phone to broadcast the morning announcements on Friday, October 4, 2024 in Wells River, Vermont. This is his first year broadcasting for the school after the previous announcer graduated.

BMU’s New Announcer for Morning News

Zhijie Zhong, BNN Staff
October 4, 2024

BMU Welcomes New Teacher

Zhijie Zhong and Travis Boyce
September 30, 2024
Seven hours before the homecoming dance, Blue Mountain Union School student council members: Kennedy Perigo, Bella Craige, Maddy Houghton, and Braden McLure attend their last meeting to discuss final details on September 13, 2024.

The Inner Workings of Homecoming

Zhijie Zhong, BNN Staff
September 20, 2024
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