
BJHS students and staff showed their support by lining the hallways this morning to cheer on our Cross Country State Qualifiers as they prepare for the big meet! 🙌💙
The State competition takes place this Saturday, October 18th, at Maxwell Park in Normal. Let’s wish our amazing Knight athletes the best of luck! 💪👏
#BJHSCrossCountry #GoodLuck #GoKnights #WeAreD87







Last week, the kindergarten Sharks enjoyed a fun-filled field trip to Braffet Berry Farm & Orchard with apples, donuts, cider, and a hayrack ride scavenger hunt! 🍂🍩
They also had a special visit from the Bloomington Fire Department, learning important fire safety tips and exploring the fire truck! 🚨🔥
Thank you to Braffet Berry Farm & Orchard and the Bloomington Fire Department for an amazing week for the Kindergarten Sharks! ❤️
#SheridanKindergarten #FallFun #WeAreD87









Last night, the BHS Orchestras hosted their annual Halloween Concert, and it was a "frightfully fun" evening filled with incredible music and spooky costumes! 👻🎶
Hats off to these talented musicians for making the concert a night to remember! 🧙♀️🧛♂️🎃 Enjoy some of these behind-the-scenes photos of the musicians!
#HalloweenConcert #BHSOrchestra #SpookyMusic #WeAreD87







📣 Calling all BJHS 6th and 7th Graders! 🇺🇸
Are you ready for an unforgettable experience?
Attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, November 5th at 6 PM in the BJHS cafeteria to learn all about the 2027 Washington D.C. Trip next June!
✨ The trip is open to all current 6th and 7th graders at BJHS and includes ✈️ flying on an airplane, 🏨 staying in a hotel, and 🗽 exploring famous monuments and museums!
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to visit our nation’s capital!
For more info, email Mr. Neuman at Neumane@district87.org.
#WashingtonDC #BJHS #StudentAdventures #WeAreD87






This week, schools everywhere are celebrating International School Lunch Week, and BJHS is joining in on the fun! Special thanks to café workers Lindsey Griffin and Nance Satterfeal for bringing the world to BJHS's café! 🌟🍴
Here's to a week of cultural exploration and yummy culinary delights for the Knights! 🥳🍣🌮🍝
#InternationalSchoolLunchWeek #BJHSCelebrates #WeAreD87





Woot woot! What a fantastic performance at the Illinois State Marching Band Competition at ISU this weekend! Our very own Marching Raiders secured second place in their category, earning best visuals, and placed seventh overall! 🏆✨
We're incredibly proud of every stride and note. Way to represent us - keep shining, Marching Raiders! 👏🌟
#MarchingRaiders #IllinoisStateMarchingBand #WeAreD87











🚔✨ RISE Program Visits Bloomington Police Department!
The RISE transition program recently had an exciting field trip touring the Bloomington Police Department! Students learned about the important role police officers play in keeping our community safe. 🛡️👮♂️
Thank you to the Bloomington PD for hosting the RISE transition program! 🙌
#RISEProgram #FieldTrip #CommunityHeroes #BloomingtonPoliceDepartment #WeAreD87






Ms. Chapnick's 6th graders are diving into their hot bulb activity and bringing their A-game! 🔥✨ Learning + hands-on fun = the perfect combo. Way to go, Knights! 🧠🔍
#6thGradeScience #HandsOnLearning #STEMinAction #WeAreD87






Celebrating National Walk & Roll to School Day in style, even Principal Blockman rolled in on her blades! The Owls had a blast at Holiday Park, then "rolled" and "strolled" together to the school. What an energizing way to start the day- let's keep the wheels and feet moving, Owls!
#WalkAndRoll #OaklandOwls #WeAreD87

The ceremony brought together Ed Rozboril, Barry Nixon's wife (in Barry’s memory), former players, current BHS girls & boys tennis teams, Evergreen Racket Club members, and community leaders—including a representative from the City of Bloomington, who partnered with D87 to make these courts a reality (thank you!).
This new complex will honor this dynamic duo and their incredible contributions to the BHS tennis program for years to come. 🏆💜💛
#BarryNixon #EdRozboril #BHSTennis #LegacyOfExcellence #WeAreD87

Superintendents, school board members, elected officials, BCA staff, community members, and student advocates came together to honor this moment. The student advocates even gave tours of the building, showcasing the incredible new space and opportunities ahead! Here’s to a bright future at BCA! 🏫✨
#BloomingtonCareerAcademy #BCARibbonCutting #CelebratingEducation #FutureFocused #WeAreD87

Today, we celebrate and extend a HUGE thank you to all our amazing D87 coaches! 🙌
Thank you for your passion and hard work! 🌟💪 Here's to our coaches, the unsung heroes of D87! 🏈⚽️🏀🏐🎾🏒🏑🏊♂️🏌️♀️🥇
#NationalCoachesDay #ThankYouCoaches #WeAreD87


A big shoutout to the BHS Girls' Cross Country team for their incredible efforts at Detweiller Park in the Peoria Invitational this past weekend! 🍂🏞️
They ran their way to an outstanding 2nd place finish! 🥈👟 Keep running strong, BHS! 💪💜
#BHSCrossCountry #PeoriaInvitational #WeAreD87


Today was a fan favorite event at Irving: Rock Your School! 🎤🎶 Students and staff decked out in their best rock star looks and celebrated the end of the week in "rocking" Mustang style- it was a Friday to remember! 🤘💙💛
#RockYourSchool #RockStarFriday #WeAreD87

Meanwhile, the 3rd-grade Owls received a special gift – their very own dictionaries, thanks to the generosity of the Rotary Club! 🦉📘
A big thank you to both the Bloomington Fire Department and the Rotary Club for your commitment and care for our students' education and safety!
#FireSafety #Literacy #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #WeAreD87



Today, we celebrate our incredible D87 custodians! Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and care in keeping our schools safe, clean, and welcoming for students, staff, and families. 💜
They are the heart of our buildings, and we are so grateful for everything they do! Take a moment to thank a custodian today—they truly make a difference every day! 👏
#CustodianAppreciationDay #ThankYou #SchoolHeroes #WeAreD87


#CelebrateHispanicHeritage #BilingualStudentsShowcase #BloomingtonPublicLibrary #WeAreD87





A huge 'Thank You' to the firefighters for teaching our Mustangs how to stay safe! 👨🚒🧑🚒🎓
#FireSafety #BloomingtonFD #CommunityHeroes #WeAreD87





Join us next Tuesday, Oct. 7th, at 4 PM as we celebrate the grand re-opening & re-dedication of BHS tennis courts, honoring legendary coaches Barry Nixon and Ed Rozboril!
🏆 Ceremony at the courts before BHS girls' tennis takes on Normal West!
See you there! 💜💛
#NewBHSTennisCourts #WeAreD87


It may have been a hot morning, but the excitement was through the roof as Bent School celebrated its brand-new playground! 🙌 Principal Delgado, Superintendent Dr. Mouser, and Illinois State Rep. Sharon Chung joined the Superstars students to cut the ribbon and mark this special day! 🎀✂️ Thank you to everyone who made this new playground and special day possible!
#NewPlayground #BentSchool #CommunityCelebration #WeAreD87