Before the break, the 3rd graders in Ms. Bunton's class at Oakland had an exciting surprise: a visit from WMBD's meteorologist Nathan Kitchens! 🌤️ Nathan dropped by as the students wrapped up an ELA unit centered on weather research. He was incredibly impressed with the students' knowledge and their insightful questions! 📚💡
#InsightfulOwls #MeterologistVisit #WeAreD87
#InsightfulOwls #MeterologistVisit #WeAreD87
🔬✨Before break, Ms. Perez, a 6th-grade math/science teacher at BJHS, teamed up with Ms. Chon in the media center to bring an exciting learning opportunity to her students- they connected via Skype with two scientists right from the BJHS library to introduce them to some different careers in STEM! 📚🖥️
One scientist specializes in medicinal and computational chemistry, focusing on drug discovery and development, while the other specializes in physics, exploring everything from light and lasers to rainbows and optics. 🧪🌟
Students heard firsthand about their diverse career paths, how they chose their professions, and participated in a Q&A session afterward.
Inspiring future innovators starts with sparking curiosity! 🔍💡
#BJHS #STEMEducation #FutureScientists #CareerExploration #WeAreD87
One scientist specializes in medicinal and computational chemistry, focusing on drug discovery and development, while the other specializes in physics, exploring everything from light and lasers to rainbows and optics. 🧪🌟
Students heard firsthand about their diverse career paths, how they chose their professions, and participated in a Q&A session afterward.
Inspiring future innovators starts with sparking curiosity! 🔍💡
#BJHS #STEMEducation #FutureScientists #CareerExploration #WeAreD87
🏈 Good Luck Redbirds in Nashville!🐦 🏈
The ISU Redbirds have flown to Nashville for the championship game tonight, and everyone at D87 is cheering for them! 🎉
Many of our staff are proud Redbirds alumni, and we have current Redbirds student-teaching with us. We're all aiming for that win!
Go Redbirds – let's clinch that championship! 🏆
#GoRedbirds #ChampionshipBound #D87RootingForYou #WeAreD87
📅🎒 Back to School Reminder! 🌟📚
Winter break is drawing to a close! We hope everyone had a fantastic time recharging and enjoying the festivities. 🎉 As a reminder, classes resume on Tuesday, January 6th. (Monday is a school improvement day for staff only, so no classes for students tomorrow)!
Let's get ready to hit the ground running and make this next semester as amazing as the first! 👟💥 See you soon!
#BackToSchool #ReadyToLearn #WeAreD87
🎉✨ Happy 2026 from D87! ✨🎉
We’re sending our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year! 🌟
May 2026 bring new opportunities for learning, growth, and happiness to all. Let’s make this year one to remember—together! 💜💛💜💛
#HappyNewYear #Welcome2026 #LearnAndGrowTogether #WeAreD87
We’re sending our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year! 🌟
May 2026 bring new opportunities for learning, growth, and happiness to all. Let’s make this year one to remember—together! 💜💛💜💛
#HappyNewYear #Welcome2026 #LearnAndGrowTogether #WeAreD87
🦈🐻🐍After working on animal reports for the entire 2nd quarter, the 4th-grade Sheridan Sharks were excited to present their detailed research project of their animal to staff and their loved ones at the Annual 4th Grade Animal Symposium!
It was ”sharktastic” to see the excitement and pride the students put into their projects. Sheridan definitely has some new animal experts in their 4th grade! Kudos to the great work well done!
#2ndAnnualAnimalSymposium #4thGradeAnimalReport #WeAreD87
Después de trabajar todo el segundo trimestre en informes sobre animales, nuestros tiburones de cuarto grado de la escuela Sheridan, estaban entusiasmados por presentar en simposio anual sobre animales, sus proyectos de investigación detallando su animal al personal y a sus seres queridos.
Fue "sharktástico" ver el entusiasmo y el orgullo que los estudiantes pusieron en sus proyectos. Sheridan definitivamente cuenta ahora en 4to. grado algunos nuevos expertos en animales. ¡Felicitaciones por el gran trabajo, bien hecho!
#2doSimposioanualsobreanimales #informesobreanimalesde4togrado #somosD87
It was ”sharktastic” to see the excitement and pride the students put into their projects. Sheridan definitely has some new animal experts in their 4th grade! Kudos to the great work well done!
#2ndAnnualAnimalSymposium #4thGradeAnimalReport #WeAreD87
Después de trabajar todo el segundo trimestre en informes sobre animales, nuestros tiburones de cuarto grado de la escuela Sheridan, estaban entusiasmados por presentar en simposio anual sobre animales, sus proyectos de investigación detallando su animal al personal y a sus seres queridos.
Fue "sharktástico" ver el entusiasmo y el orgullo que los estudiantes pusieron en sus proyectos. Sheridan definitivamente cuenta ahora en 4to. grado algunos nuevos expertos en animales. ¡Felicitaciones por el gran trabajo, bien hecho!
#2doSimposioanualsobreanimales #informesobreanimalesde4togrado #somosD87
🕯️✨ Happy Kwanzaa! ✨🕯️
To everyone celebrating, we wish you a joyous Kwanzaa filled with peace, love, and unity! 🖤💚❤️
The celebration of Kwanzaa is based on African harvest festival traditions, and continues through January 1. This holiday represents community, creativity, faith, and African-American culture. ❤️🖤💚💛🤎
#HappyKwanzaa #PeaceLoveUnity #WeAreD87
To everyone celebrating, we wish you a joyous Kwanzaa filled with peace, love, and unity! 🖤💚❤️
The celebration of Kwanzaa is based on African harvest festival traditions, and continues through January 1. This holiday represents community, creativity, faith, and African-American culture. ❤️🖤💚💛🤎
#HappyKwanzaa #PeaceLoveUnity #WeAreD87
🚂✨ All Aboard the Polar Express at Sarah Raymond! ❄️🎶
The holiday spirit was in full swing at Sarah Raymond, where Conductor Dobbs punched tickets and led the way to a magical journey! 🎟️🚂 Mrs. Hoepner's class hopped aboard their own version of the Polar Express, complete with a special sing-along! 🎤🎄
#PolarExpressAdventure #HolidaySingalong #WeAreD87
The holiday spirit was in full swing at Sarah Raymond, where Conductor Dobbs punched tickets and led the way to a magical journey! 🎟️🚂 Mrs. Hoepner's class hopped aboard their own version of the Polar Express, complete with a special sing-along! 🎤🎄
#PolarExpressAdventure #HolidaySingalong #WeAreD87
✨🍫 The annual fifth-grade mug test brought out creativity and craftsmanship at Washington! 🐺 Each fifth grader crafted their very own clay mug from scratch, guided by art teacher, Mrs. Carqueville! 🎨
After glazing their mugs, it was time to put them to the test with a celebratory hot cocoa party! ☕️🎉 And guess what? 100% of the mugs held up, proving that the Wolves are not only creative but can also build sturdy, functional art! 👏🏽🌟
#WolvesCreativity #MugTest #FunctionalArt #WeAreD87
After glazing their mugs, it was time to put them to the test with a celebratory hot cocoa party! ☕️🎉 And guess what? 100% of the mugs held up, proving that the Wolves are not only creative but can also build sturdy, functional art! 👏🏽🌟
#WolvesCreativity #MugTest #FunctionalArt #WeAreD87
🧣🎒 BHS Student's Heartwarming Initiative! 🎩🧤
A round of applause for Kylie H., a BHS student, who is leading by example with her AP Language final project, which focused on "being a good human"! Inspired to give back, Kylie collected nearly 80 winter wear items for Sheridan students. 🌨️❤️
Kylie delivered these items to Sheridan, spreading warmth and kindness. 🕝💖
#StudentImpact #WarmthForWinter #WeAreD87
A round of applause for Kylie H., a BHS student, who is leading by example with her AP Language final project, which focused on "being a good human"! Inspired to give back, Kylie collected nearly 80 winter wear items for Sheridan students. 🌨️❤️
Kylie delivered these items to Sheridan, spreading warmth and kindness. 🕝💖
#StudentImpact #WarmthForWinter #WeAreD87
🎅✨ Santa Visits Irving! 🌟🏫
Santa stopped by Irving Elementary to spread some holiday cheer to our Mustangs! 🐴🎄 It was a special visit filled with smiles, excitement, and festive fun!
Stay tuned to D87's socials to see some of the fun activities that took place on the final week of school before break!🎁❄️
#HolidayCheer #SantaVisit #WeAreD87
Santa stopped by Irving Elementary to spread some holiday cheer to our Mustangs! 🐴🎄 It was a special visit filled with smiles, excitement, and festive fun!
Stay tuned to D87's socials to see some of the fun activities that took place on the final week of school before break!🎁❄️
#HolidayCheer #SantaVisit #WeAreD87
🎉📚 Semester Wrap-Up & Winter Break at D87! ❄️🛌
We've crossed the finish line of the semester, and it's officially winter break time! Huge congratulations to all our D87 students and staff for their incredible efforts and determination. You've truly earned this break! 🌟
Time to unwind, enjoy some rest, and recharge your batteries. Just a reminder, classes for students will pick back up on Tuesday, January 6th. So until then, stay safe, embrace the festive season, and keep that thirst for knowledge glowing! ✨
And for a dash of holiday cheer, check out this holiday card from some BHS staff members! 💌
👋 See everyone in 2026!
#WinterBreak #SeeYouIn2026 #WeAreD87
We've crossed the finish line of the semester, and it's officially winter break time! Huge congratulations to all our D87 students and staff for their incredible efforts and determination. You've truly earned this break! 🌟
Time to unwind, enjoy some rest, and recharge your batteries. Just a reminder, classes for students will pick back up on Tuesday, January 6th. So until then, stay safe, embrace the festive season, and keep that thirst for knowledge glowing! ✨
And for a dash of holiday cheer, check out this holiday card from some BHS staff members! 💌
👋 See everyone in 2026!
#WinterBreak #SeeYouIn2026 #WeAreD87
🎉🚔 Special Sendoff for Officer Mac! 🌟👋
This morning was bittersweet as we said goodbye to School Resource Officer (SRO) Officer Mac on his final day before retiring from the Bloomington Police Department. 🎖️
Bloomington and Normal SROs, along with staff and students, gathered at Washington School for a surprise send-off, celebrating a dedicated officer who has made a significant impact on our community.
Thank you, Officer Mac, for your commitment and care. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement!
#FarewellOfficerMac #CommunityHero #BloomingtonPD #ThankYou #WeAreD87
This morning was bittersweet as we said goodbye to School Resource Officer (SRO) Officer Mac on his final day before retiring from the Bloomington Police Department. 🎖️
Bloomington and Normal SROs, along with staff and students, gathered at Washington School for a surprise send-off, celebrating a dedicated officer who has made a significant impact on our community.
Thank you, Officer Mac, for your commitment and care. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement!
#FarewellOfficerMac #CommunityHero #BloomingtonPD #ThankYou #WeAreD87
🏠🍬 Gingerbread House Fun at BJHS! 🎄✨
The 8H team at Bloomington Junior High School kept the festive spirit alive with their sweet tradition of gingerbread house-making during Roundtable! 🍭🏠
It's the most wonderful time of the year to showcase teamwork and holiday cheer!
#BJHSHolidayTradition #GingerbreadHouseFun #RoundtableCrafts #WeAreD87
The 8H team at Bloomington Junior High School kept the festive spirit alive with their sweet tradition of gingerbread house-making during Roundtable! 🍭🏠
It's the most wonderful time of the year to showcase teamwork and holiday cheer!
#BJHSHolidayTradition #GingerbreadHouseFun #RoundtableCrafts #WeAreD87
🚂✨ All Aboard the Polar Express at Irving! 🍫🎬
Irving's 1st graders hopped aboard the Polar Express today after earning their tickets all week! From reading the book to crafting conductor hats, drinking hot chocolate, and watching the Polar Express movie, it’s been a magical journey for our little conductors! 🎩📚☕
#PolarExpressDay #IrvingMagic #FirstGradeFun #WeAreD87
Irving's 1st graders hopped aboard the Polar Express today after earning their tickets all week! From reading the book to crafting conductor hats, drinking hot chocolate, and watching the Polar Express movie, it’s been a magical journey for our little conductors! 🎩📚☕
#PolarExpressDay #IrvingMagic #FirstGradeFun #WeAreD87
🌮🎉 Taco Bar Celebration for Raiders 101 Students!
Students who participated in the Raiders 101 program last summer and have maintained good attendance and grades were celebrated with a delicious taco bar! 🌟 Raiders 101 is designed to support our students transitioning from BJHS to BHS, helping them start high school on the right foot. 💼📚
A special thank you to State Farm for their generous grant, which made activities like this possible! 🙌 We’re so proud of our students and their hard work—keep it up, Raiders! 💜💛💜💛
#Raiders101 #StateFarmSupport #StudentSuccess #WeAreD87
Students who participated in the Raiders 101 program last summer and have maintained good attendance and grades were celebrated with a delicious taco bar! 🌟 Raiders 101 is designed to support our students transitioning from BJHS to BHS, helping them start high school on the right foot. 💼📚
A special thank you to State Farm for their generous grant, which made activities like this possible! 🙌 We’re so proud of our students and their hard work—keep it up, Raiders! 💜💛💜💛
#Raiders101 #StateFarmSupport #StudentSuccess #WeAreD87
🎨🏛️BJHS art teachers, Mrs. Mariani and Mrs. Flint, took their 8th-grade art students on a fantastic field trip to the Art Institute of Chicago! They explored masterpieces through the "Art through Cultures" guided tour and activities.
What an incredible way to learn and connect with art from around the world!🎨🌍
#ArtInstituteOfChicago #ArtEducation #WeAreD87
What an incredible way to learn and connect with art from around the world!🎨🌍
#ArtInstituteOfChicago #ArtEducation #WeAreD87
🚓👮♂️ Welcome Officer Nick & Happy Retirement Officer Mac!
🚓💙During his last visit to Mrs. Floit's kindergarten class at Sheridan, Officer Mac brought along a very special guest, our new D87 School Resource Officer (SRO), Officer Nick!
Officer Nick read to the kids about his role and even showed off some cool police tools.
Big thanks to Officer Mac for his years of service and for welcoming Officer Nick. Enjoy your retirement - you'll be missed!
#FarewellOfficerMac #WelcomeOfficerNick #CommunityHeroes #WeAreD87
🚓💙During his last visit to Mrs. Floit's kindergarten class at Sheridan, Officer Mac brought along a very special guest, our new D87 School Resource Officer (SRO), Officer Nick!
Officer Nick read to the kids about his role and even showed off some cool police tools.
Big thanks to Officer Mac for his years of service and for welcoming Officer Nick. Enjoy your retirement - you'll be missed!
#FarewellOfficerMac #WelcomeOfficerNick #CommunityHeroes #WeAreD87
🎓🍳 Celebratory Breakfast for BHS Early Graduates!
Talk about kicking off the day in a special way! Our BHS seniors who are graduating early were treated to a celebratory breakfast- it was a morning filled with joy, pride, and plenty of delicious eats, and special recognition to a teacher who made a difference in their lives while at BHS!
Here's to our early graduates - and remember- Once a Raider, Always a Raider!! 🎉✨
#BHSEarlyGrads #SeniorBreakfast #OnceARAidreAlwaysARaider #WeAreD87
Talk about kicking off the day in a special way! Our BHS seniors who are graduating early were treated to a celebratory breakfast- it was a morning filled with joy, pride, and plenty of delicious eats, and special recognition to a teacher who made a difference in their lives while at BHS!
Here's to our early graduates - and remember- Once a Raider, Always a Raider!! 🎉✨
#BHSEarlyGrads #SeniorBreakfast #OnceARAidreAlwaysARaider #WeAreD87
🎅🤶 A Magical Visit at Stevenson! 🎄✨
Mr. and Mrs. Claus stopped by Stevenson to visit the DLP (dynamic learning program) students this week! The students used social stories, core boards, and communication devices to greet Santa and share their holiday traditions. Such a special experience filled with joy and connection! ❤️
#HolidayMagic #SantaVisit #InclusiveLearning #WeAreD87
Mr. and Mrs. Claus stopped by Stevenson to visit the DLP (dynamic learning program) students this week! The students used social stories, core boards, and communication devices to greet Santa and share their holiday traditions. Such a special experience filled with joy and connection! ❤️
#HolidayMagic #SantaVisit #InclusiveLearning #WeAreD87
