Bloomington Public Schools District 87

🦃🎨 Thanksgiving Fun with a Twist! 🎨🦃

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Mrs. Mariani's 8th-grade art students took creativity to the next level with a special Friendsgiving project! The challenge? Using clay to design their favorite foods... but with a twist! 🍴✨ From Worm Pie to Octopus Fries, Monster Donuts to Gross Sushi, and even Meatball Cereal, the results were as weird as they were awesome! 😆👩‍🎨

The students went around guessing each other's creations- sure, it was a little weird — but they LOVED it! 🥳

Wishing everyone a creative and fun-filled Thanksgiving! 🦃💛

#FriendsgivingFun #ThanksgivingCreativity #ArtWithATwist #WeAreD87 ✨

🦃🎈 Thanksgiving Fun at BJHS! 🎈🦃

Thanksgiving is just a day away, and the excitement is in the air! 🍂✨ To celebrate, Rachael Beck's class at BJHS enjoyed a festive Thanksgiving breakfast and got creative by making their very own Mylar balloons to represent the iconic Thanksgiving Day Parade! 🎥🎨🎉

What a fun and festive way to kick off the holiday celebrations! 🧡🦃

#ThanksgivingCelebrations #CreativeLearning #BJHSFun #WeAreD87

🚒🔥 Students in the Bloomington Career Academy Fire Sciences program are getting real-world experience alongside the Bloomington Fire Department! Training at their specialized facilities prepares them for the challenges of fire service. 💪
#FireSciences #CareerTraining #BloomingtonFD #FutureHeroes #WeAreD87

🦃🪄 Thanksgiving Fun with a Touch of Magic!

Thanksgiving break is upon us, and it's not just about turkeys! After reading the first Harry Potter book together, the 5th-grade students at Oakland took on a magical adventure of their own and added a bit of Harry Potter into their holiday celebrations! The Owls deciphered clues to find the Sorcerer's Stone. 🧙🏽‍♂️🪄

Wishing everyone a magical Thanksgiving break! 🦃🔮🪄

#ThanksgivingMagic #HarryPotterLove #WeAreD87

🏀🌟Last week, during the 8th-grade girls' basketball game at BJHS, 8th Knights honored teachers who've made a significant impact on them, inviting them as MVPs of the evening!

A huge shoutout to these D87 educators- let's continue building these meaningful relationships, both on and off the court! 🏆💜

#BJHS8thGradeNight #TeachersAsMVPs #WeAreD87

🌊🎶 Washington's 3rd Grade Concert 🎶🌊

The 3rd-grade Wolves gave an incredible performance at their "Down by the Sea" concert, directed by music teacher, Ms. Hays! 🐠🎤 The stage was transformed into a colorful coral reef, featuring artwork created by students in Ms. Carqueville’s art class. Families even got to join in and sing along! 👏🎨

Great job to all of our performers and teachers for such a fun and creative event!

#DownByTheSea #3rdGradeTalent #WeAreD87

🎶✨ Sheridan's K-2 Shark-tastic Show! ✨🎶

A huge shout-out to the Sheridan Shark performers and Mrs. Crews for an awesome musical evening! 🦈👏 They rocked the stage with their fin-tastic talents😊. Bravo to all!

#SheridanRocks #MiniMusicians #SharktasticShow 🌊🎵

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

🐾🎉 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

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

🎄✨ 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

🎉🛒 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 🍎✨

🎶✨ 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 🎶👏

🌟🎈 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

🏀🎺🎉 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

🎉👩‍⚕️👏 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

🚔✨ 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

🏀🎉 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

🎉 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