Rhonemus, Bertka, Spallinger, Hill, Scalf, Bonnell students of the month
The December Bluffton Middle School students of the month were recently named. Click here to view their photos. They are:
6th Grade
Patrick Rhonemus son of Mike and Tenna Rhonemus, Bluffton.
Patrick is a member of the BMS band, choir and quiz bowl team. He plays baseball and in his spare time he likes to play video games, hang out with his friends, and have Nerf wars with his friends
Saraelizabeth Bertka, daughter of Randy and Holly Bertka, Bluffton.
Sara is a member of the BMS band and choir. She is a cheerleader. In her spare time she likes to make up dances to songs, sing, and play on the computer.
7th Grade
Andrew Spallinger, son of Robert and Sue Spallinger, Bluffton
Andrew is a member of the BMS football team and the BMS choir. He plays soccer and is a member of 4-H. In his spare time he likes to help his dad.
Lacey Hill, daughter of Gary and Cathy Hill, Bluffton. Lacey is a member of the BMS choir. She participates on a summer league softball team and is a Girl Scout. She attends Emmanuel UCC and is in their confirmation class. In her spare time she enjoys swimming, sledding with her 3 year-old-nephew Harley, and jet skiing with her friends.
8th Grade
Jacob Scalf, son of Van Scalf of Bluffton and Cindy Scalf of Pandora.
Jacob is on a bowling league and enjoys bowling in his spare time.
Sydney Bonnell, daughter of Chad Moening, Bonita Springs, Fla., and Kristi Ribley of Bluffton. Sydney participates on the BFR soccer teams and is a member at BFR. She likes to play soccer and hang out with her friends and family in her spare time.
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, February 13, 2025
- Village meetings announced, Feb. 18-25
- Bluffton Beavers sports roundup, Feb. 5-11
- Bluffton American Legion Post 382 sponsors local students in Buckeye Boys State and Buckeye Girls State programs
- Allen County flu season update
- Applications available for Hancock Youth Leadership Class of 2026
- Feb. 18 Lions program to feature Ryn Farmer
- Going Viral: Health and the quad-demic
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
- Pirate boys basketball win vs. Elida
- Pirate girls basketball victory vs. Bath
- Recap of February 2025 Bluffton School Board Meeting
- Bluffton University to host Readers Theatre on Feb. 16
- Student Senate candidates to debate at Forum
- Bluffton University fall 2024 Dean’s List
- Haitian painter spotlighted in fair trade shop
- Cory-Rawson Green & Gold Foundation Fund reaches milestone
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
- Ed Reichenbach was a State Farm insurance agent
- Join C-R superintendent for indoor walks on Wednesdays
- Taking name suggestions for new Bluffton Park through February 23
- Ryan Turner named next Bluffton University head golf coach
- February 14 Chamber breakfast to feature Southgate Lanes
- BHS Academic Team wins 2025 Ada Invitational Quiz Bowl