BNN - Making News Fun

Have you heard about the Bobcat News Network (BBN)? For many years, students at Brainerd Baptist School received their morning announcements over the PA system. However, this year, two innovative teachers, April Connell and Suzanne Breedlove, have taken this idea to the next level. They've transformed the routine task of delivering school news into a fun, engaging, and highly anticipated weekly video series.

What began as a simple idea to film a few announcements has evolved into a full-fledged production. Each week, the duo creates a 5 to 10 minute video covering the latest school news, important events, sports updates, and entertaining segments that keep students excited and involved.

What makes the show unique is its combination of information and entertainment. It features fun, student-centered content. One popular segment, "5 Questions," challenges a teacher to answer five completely random questions submitted by students — and they have to respond quickly! The BBN has also caught some interesting things on our cameras that our students have enjoyed watching each week.

To make the videos more accessible, a YouTube channel has been created to house the episodes. You can click the link to see the fun your students are getting to enjoy each week. The channel is also in the process of adding additional content from previous years, such as Christmas programs, Grandparents Day programs, and other fun videos created over time.