Mrs. Williams' Kindergarten class enjoyed being read to by Ms. Jarvela's 5th grade class
about 1 year ago, WES
It's fun to read!
It's fun to read!
It's fun to read!
It's fun to read!
It's fun to read!
It's fun to read!
Homecoming is next week the 22nd through 26th for our middle school and high school. The dress-up days are as follows. We are excited for Homecoming!
about 1 year ago, Bessemer High School
Homecoming dress up days
Homecoming is the week of September 22nd through 27th this year.
Class shirt money for students in grades 7-12 is due soon.
about 1 year ago, Jeannine Tirpik
2026 Homecoming Class shirt information.
Here are the October Lunch Menus.

Please remember that there are separate menus for Washington School and ADJ.
about 1 year ago, Jeannine Tirpik
October Lunch Menu for WES
October Lunch Menu for ADJ
The Kissing Hand
Mrs. Williams class had fun making Chester Racoon
about 1 year ago, WES
Mrs. Williams Kiindergarten
Mrs. Williams Kiindergarten
Mrs. Williams Kiindergarten
Mrs. Williams Kiindergarten
Mrs. Williams Kiindergarten
Mrs. Williams Kiindergarten

Come Join the PTO

about 1 year ago, Bessemer Area Schools
Come Join the PTO
New Job Opportunity
about 1 year ago, Bessemer Area Schools
New Job Posting
Last school year, the Parks and Recs committee for the City of Bessemer asked Miss Hendges to have students redesign the Bluff Valley Park sign. They selected two winners. Kaylee Duncanson and Aubrie St. Arnold. The girls were each given a gift card in appreciation of their work.


Congratulations, ladies!!
about 1 year ago, Jeannine Tirpik
Kaylee Duncanson and Aubrie St. Arnold
Kaylee's submission
Aubrie's submission
We are looking for bids for snowplowing at Bessemer Area Schools for the 2025-2026 school year.
about 1 year ago, Jeannine Tirpik
We are looking for bids for snowplowing at Bessemer Area Schools for the 2025-2026 school year.
New Driver's Education course will be starting soon!!
about 1 year ago, Jeannine Tirpik
Driver's Education starting 9/15/25
2025-2026 School Year Calendar
about 1 year ago, Bessemer High School
School calendar

Here are the August and September lunch menus. Please notice that the menus for ADJ and WES are different this year due to REQUIRED dietary requirements/restrictions.

about 1 year ago, Jeannine Tirpik
District Wide- August Lunch Menu
September Menu- ADJ
September Menu- WES
Our 2025-2026 School Year Back to School Open House is scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. at both buildings. Come meet your teachers, see your classrooms, and drop off supplies.
about 1 year ago, Jeannine Tirpik
Open House 8/21/25 from 5-7 p.m.
Fall Sports meeting for all fall athletes and a parent/guardian.
about 1 year ago, Jeannine Tirpik
Fall Sports meeting on August 6th at 5 p.m. in the A.D. J. gym.
Monday, August 18, 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM &
Tuesday, August 19, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST
about 1 year ago, Kelly Carlson
Monday, August 18, 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM & Tuesday, August 19, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST
Accepting Substitute teacher Applications for the 2025-2026 School year. Come Join Us!
about 1 year ago, Bessemer Area Schools
Subs wanted!
MOOLAH Press Release
about 1 year ago, Bessemer Area Schools
MOO
Free Physicals!
about 1 year ago, Bessemer Area Schools
Free Physicals
U.P. KIDS Herman “Winks” Gundlach “Read to Ride” Program. This program is a drawing to win a Mountain Bike. For every book a qualifying student reads they get a chance to win. Please find attached the informational brochure from UPkids as well as a copy of the entry form. The entry form is PER student and if they fill up one form they simply begin filling out more forms (there is no maximum).
about 1 year ago, Bessemer Area Schools
Read to Ride
Entry form
Here are the office hours for the summer of 2025.
over 1 year ago, Bessemer Area Schools
Summer of 2025 office hours