Yesterday marked the 67th day of school, and boy, did the staff at BJHS celebrate in style! They decided if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. 🤝✨
A secretly declared Spirit Day (6-7) among staff brought an unexpected twist centered around the "magical" numbers 6️⃣ and 7️⃣.
It's all in good fun - you either find yourself loving the 6-7 combo or just not quite sure what to make of it! Either way, it was a hilarious day at BJHS- one they won't forget soon. 🎊💜
#BJHS67Days #SpiritDaySurprise #67Fun #WeAreD87
A secretly declared Spirit Day (6-7) among staff brought an unexpected twist centered around the "magical" numbers 6️⃣ and 7️⃣.
It's all in good fun - you either find yourself loving the 6-7 combo or just not quite sure what to make of it! Either way, it was a hilarious day at BJHS- one they won't forget soon. 🎊💜
#BJHS67Days #SpiritDaySurprise #67Fun #WeAreD87
🐾🎉 It was presentation day in Miss Lovel's first-grade class at Irving! The little researchers have been busy exploring the animal kingdom and shared their discoveries with their loved ones as the classroom was transformed into a jungle of imagination!. 📚🔍
Way to show your animal spirit, Mustangs!
#FirstGradeFun #AnimalResearchProject #WeAreD87
Way to show your animal spirit, Mustangs!
#FirstGradeFun #AnimalResearchProject #WeAreD87
BHS freshmen who participated in Raiders 101 last summer (📚psst... current 8th graders, your turn is next summer!) were rewarded for their hard work, good grades, and excellent attendance with an exciting trip to Iron Coyote! 🎢🏆
It’s all about starting high school on the right foot, and what better way to celebrate achievements than with an adventure-filled day? This is just one of the awesome perks of being part of the Raider family! 🙌🎓
We can't forget a special shout-out to State Farm for backing Raiders 101 with a grant, helping make this day possible!
#Raiders101 #FreshmenFun #IronCoyote #StartStrong #WeAreD87
It’s all about starting high school on the right foot, and what better way to celebrate achievements than with an adventure-filled day? This is just one of the awesome perks of being part of the Raider family! 🙌🎓
We can't forget a special shout-out to State Farm for backing Raiders 101 with a grant, helping make this day possible!
#Raiders101 #FreshmenFun #IronCoyote #StartStrong #WeAreD87
🎄✨ Spreading Holiday Cheer at Westminster Village! 🌟 The BJHS Student Council took part in their beloved annual tradition of bringing the festive spirit to the residents of Westminster Village. Our incredible students got hands-on with assembling, fluffing, lighting, and decorating 10 Christmas trees throughout the facility. 🎅🎁
But it wasn't just about the decorations! Student council members spent time communicating, listening, and interacting with the residents, making meaningful connections and sharing stories.
The highlight? Serenading the halls of Westminster Village with holiday carols, bringing smiles and festive cheer to all. 🎄🎵
A big thank you to Westminster Village for again welcoming the BJHS student council to help bring some holiday cheer- this is what the holiday spirit is all about!
#BJHSStudentCouncil #HolidayCheer #CommunitySpirit #WestminsterVillage #WeAreD87
But it wasn't just about the decorations! Student council members spent time communicating, listening, and interacting with the residents, making meaningful connections and sharing stories.
The highlight? Serenading the halls of Westminster Village with holiday carols, bringing smiles and festive cheer to all. 🎄🎵
A big thank you to Westminster Village for again welcoming the BJHS student council to help bring some holiday cheer- this is what the holiday spirit is all about!
#BJHSStudentCouncil #HolidayCheer #CommunitySpirit #WestminsterVillage #WeAreD87
🎉🛒 Surprise Appreciation Alert at BJHS! The fabulous MTSS team decided to flip the script for an 'Out of the Blue' day!
Usually, 'Out of the Blue' days celebrate students who go above and beyond, offering them a chance to grab a prize from the cart. But yesterday, the spotlight was on BJHS teachers and staff who go above and beyond every day! 🌟💜
It's the little things that can make a big difference. Thank you, BJHS staff, for everything you do!
#OutoftheBlueDay #TeacherAppreciation #MTSSteam #StaffRecognition #WeAreD87 🍎✨
Usually, 'Out of the Blue' days celebrate students who go above and beyond, offering them a chance to grab a prize from the cart. But yesterday, the spotlight was on BJHS teachers and staff who go above and beyond every day! 🌟💜
It's the little things that can make a big difference. Thank you, BJHS staff, for everything you do!
#OutoftheBlueDay #TeacherAppreciation #MTSSteam #StaffRecognition #WeAreD87 🍎✨
🎶✨ What an incredible experience at the ILMEA District 3 Festival hosted at Olivet Nazarene University this past weekend!
A huge shoutout to the BJHS students who participated:
🎤 Choir: 4 students
🎻 Orchestra: 1 student
🎺 Band: 11 students
All of these BJHS musicians were selected to showcase their hard work and passion for music through a videotaped audition process, and they represented BJHS alongside students from over 30 schools! 🎵❤️
Great job, BJHS musicians—we’re so proud of you!
#BJHSMusic #ILMEADistrictFestival #Choir #Orchestra #Band #PassionForMusic 🎶👏
A huge shoutout to the BJHS students who participated:
🎤 Choir: 4 students
🎻 Orchestra: 1 student
🎺 Band: 11 students
All of these BJHS musicians were selected to showcase their hard work and passion for music through a videotaped audition process, and they represented BJHS alongside students from over 30 schools! 🎵❤️
Great job, BJHS musicians—we’re so proud of you!
#BJHSMusic #ILMEADistrictFestival #Choir #Orchestra #Band #PassionForMusic 🎶👏
📵🎉 No phones, no problem!
WGLT dropped by BHS to get the scoop on the new no phones policy. The verdict? It's a success! Students and staff alike are seeing awesome benefits—from more face-to-face socializing to better grades. 📚👥
A huge shoutout to Ms. Estabrook's Raider Media students for giving their insightful perspectives. Thanks for helping highlight the positive changes around BHS! 🌟Check-out the full story at: https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2025-11-17/students-and-staff-say-new-phone-policy-is-working-as-designed-at-bloomington-high-school
#BHSNoPhones #WGLTVisit #StudentSuccess #RaiderMedia #WeAreD87
🌟🎈 Day at the Museum! The Raymond Rookies had an unforgettable time at the Children's Discovery Museum! It was a day packed with exploring and learning- the museum was filled with Rookie smiles and laughter. What a day to remember! 🧩😊
#ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum #PlayAndLearn #RookieSmilesAndLaughs #WeAreD87
#ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum #PlayAndLearn #RookieSmilesAndLaughs #WeAreD87
🏀🎺🎉 Raider Fest was a blast! BHS and BJHS celebrated their winter sports teams in style - 🎊 with special performances by the BHS and BJHS dance and cheer teams and the BHS pep. What an amazing way to show off that Purple Pride!
🤩🏀And be sure to check out the photo of Assistant Principal Mr. Tubbs making quite the basket on the court! 🏆 What a moment!
#RaiderFest #WinterSportsCelebration #PurplePride #WeAreD87
🤩🏀And be sure to check out the photo of Assistant Principal Mr. Tubbs making quite the basket on the court! 🏆 What a moment!
#RaiderFest #WinterSportsCelebration #PurplePride #WeAreD87
🎉👩⚕️👏 A huge congratulations to the graduates of the Junior Health Science Academy at BJHS! This incredible program, made possible with the support of the Black Nurses Association (BNA) of Central Illinois, inspires the next generation of healthcare heroes. 🩺✨
From exploring diverse healthcare fields to becoming CPR-certified, these students gained invaluable nursing and emergency medical skills that have ignited their passion for medical careers. We can’t wait to see the amazing things they’ll accomplish! 🌟💉
#HealthcareHeroes #BJHSJHSA #FutureInHealthcare #BlackNursesAssociation #WeAreD87
From exploring diverse healthcare fields to becoming CPR-certified, these students gained invaluable nursing and emergency medical skills that have ignited their passion for medical careers. We can’t wait to see the amazing things they’ll accomplish! 🌟💉
#HealthcareHeroes #BJHSJHSA #FutureInHealthcare #BlackNursesAssociation #WeAreD87
🚔✨ Huge thanks to Sophie Jackson for her outstanding work in customizing our SRO (School Resource Officer) squads! Her creativity has transformed the D87 SRO squads, making them stand out distinctively from standard patrol cars. A heartfelt thank you to Sophie and everyone who played a part in bringing these designs to life- AND to our incredible SROs who build positive relationships with D87 students every day! 🎨👏
#D87SROSquads #CustomDesigns #WeAreD87
#D87SROSquads #CustomDesigns #WeAreD87
🏀🎉 Yesterday was game day at the ISU Arena! Many D87 schools joined the excitement at the Lady Redbirds ISU Education Game Day. 🐦✨
Check out these photos of BJHS Essentials and Dynamic Learning Program students, along with Sheridan 1st graders, having a blast! It may have been loud, but it was a day to remember! 🎊🙌
#EducationGameDay #LadyRedbirds #ISUArena #FunAndLearning #WeAreD87
Check out these photos of BJHS Essentials and Dynamic Learning Program students, along with Sheridan 1st graders, having a blast! It may have been loud, but it was a day to remember! 🎊🙌
#EducationGameDay #LadyRedbirds #ISUArena #FunAndLearning #WeAreD87
🎉 The BHS student-led Promise Council had a productive meeting today- discussing upcoming service projects that promise to make a big impact! 🌟🛠️
It’s always great to see these young leaders actively involved and brimming with ideas to help out their BHS community! 🙌👫
#BHSPromiseCouncil #StudentLeadership #ServiceWithAPurpose #WeAreD87
It’s always great to see these young leaders actively involved and brimming with ideas to help out their BHS community! 🙌👫
#BHSPromiseCouncil #StudentLeadership #ServiceWithAPurpose #WeAreD87
🎄✨ What's cooking at the BCA? Gingerbread dreams! Carrie Webster's Culinary Arts classes have been busy creating gingerbread houses that will be displayed at the Baby Fold's Festival of Trees from November 20-22 at the Interstate Center. 🏠🍭Don't miss your chance to check out their magical creations! 🌟👩🍳👨🍳
#BCACulinaryArts #GingerbreadHouses #FestivalOfTrees #CreativeCooking #WeAreD87
#BCACulinaryArts #GingerbreadHouses #FestivalOfTrees #CreativeCooking #WeAreD87
🇺🇸✨Honoring Our Veterans with an Academic Boot Camp!✍️📚
In honor of Veterans Day, Oakland Elementary's 2nd-grade teachers, Mrs. Malisia and Mrs. Wolfe, held an academically loaded boot camp. They learned and practiced the 6 steps of the writing process, practiced punctuation, tackled math word problems, learned about Veterans Day, and tomorrow will be completing a STEM challenge, building a parachute for a soldier drop! What an awesome and meaningful experience!♥👏🏼
#HonoringOurVeterans #AcademicBootCamp #ThankYouVeterans #WeAreD87
In honor of Veterans Day, Oakland Elementary's 2nd-grade teachers, Mrs. Malisia and Mrs. Wolfe, held an academically loaded boot camp. They learned and practiced the 6 steps of the writing process, practiced punctuation, tackled math word problems, learned about Veterans Day, and tomorrow will be completing a STEM challenge, building a parachute for a soldier drop! What an awesome and meaningful experience!♥👏🏼
#HonoringOurVeterans #AcademicBootCamp #ThankYouVeterans #WeAreD87
🇺🇸 Happy Veteran's Day from the BJHS Student Council! 🇺🇸 Today, we celebrate the dedication and sacrifice of our veterans, and in honor of veterans, the BJHS Student Council created heartfelt posters that are displayed at the Bloomington/Normal VA Clinic.
Special recognition goes out to BJHS's own heroes, Mr. Wolfe and Mr. Ryan. A huge thanks to them for sharing their journey with the student council and to all veterans for their bravery and sacrifice. 🌟🙌
#VeteransDay #Honor #Respect #Gratitude #StudentCouncilMagic #WeAreD87
Special recognition goes out to BJHS's own heroes, Mr. Wolfe and Mr. Ryan. A huge thanks to them for sharing their journey with the student council and to all veterans for their bravery and sacrifice. 🌟🙌
#VeteransDay #Honor #Respect #Gratitude #StudentCouncilMagic #WeAreD87
🎉 We are excited to welcome Ty Hoffman to Stevenson as their newest Special Education Paraprofessional!
Ty is no stranger to District 87—he’s a proud D87 grad! Last year, Ty worked as a Noon Hour Supervisor at Fairview Elementary and is now ready to take on this new role at Stevenson, where he is looking forward to meeting new students and making a positive impact on their lives. 🙌
When he’s not working, you’ll find Ty watching sports 🏀🏈⚾️ or playing Xbox 🎮.
Welcome aboard, Ty! We’re so glad to have you as part of the Stevenson team and back in the D87 family. ❤🍎
#WelocmeTyHoffman #WeAreD87
Ty is no stranger to District 87—he’s a proud D87 grad! Last year, Ty worked as a Noon Hour Supervisor at Fairview Elementary and is now ready to take on this new role at Stevenson, where he is looking forward to meeting new students and making a positive impact on their lives. 🙌
When he’s not working, you’ll find Ty watching sports 🏀🏈⚾️ or playing Xbox 🎮.
Welcome aboard, Ty! We’re so glad to have you as part of the Stevenson team and back in the D87 family. ❤🍎
#WelocmeTyHoffman #WeAreD87
🎉🍎 Last week, students from the Future Teachers' Club at BHS and the BCA joined over 1,600 aspiring educators at the Future Teacher Conference at ISU! 🌟 We're so proud of their dedication to shaping the future and would love to see them return as D87 grads AND teachers someday! 💜💛🌱
#FutureEducators #InspiringTheFuture #WeAreD87
#FutureEducators #InspiringTheFuture #WeAreD87
🥫🐾 The RISE Transition Program students had an inspiring day volunteering at the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry! They packaged food for those in need, helping to feed nearly twice as many people as usual. 🙏💕
In addition to their hard work at the food pantry, they have some happy four-legged friends enjoying their homemade dog toys! 🐶🎾 Gemma, Randy, Roamin, Rose, and Penny all gave their "paw" of approval!
Let's continue to support our community and our furry friends! Donations and helping hands are always welcome. 💌🤲
#RISEProgram #CommunityService #StVincentDePaul #WeAreD87
In addition to their hard work at the food pantry, they have some happy four-legged friends enjoying their homemade dog toys! 🐶🎾 Gemma, Randy, Roamin, Rose, and Penny all gave their "paw" of approval!
Let's continue to support our community and our furry friends! Donations and helping hands are always welcome. 💌🤲
#RISEProgram #CommunityService #StVincentDePaul #WeAreD87
👏🏼 We’re excited to officially welcome Marcus Lewis to his new role at BHS!
Marcus is not new to D87—he’s been a paraprofessional at BJHS for 7 years and worked as a full-time substitute teacher at BHS last year. Now he is officially joining the ranks of the BHS staff as a Special Education Teacher (LBS1)- his passion for working with students and making an impact in the community has guided him into his new role!.
Marcus is looking forward to seeing students grow academically and functionally throughout the school year. Outside of the classroom, he also coaches football at BHS, where he enjoys working closely with his players and colleagues (Go Raiders!!!). 🏈
Marcus, congratulations on your new role! BHS is lucky to have such an amazing educator and coach supporting our students. 💜💛
