🏫 A New Space. A Shared Future. You’re Invited! Explore the Willie G. & Gloria Brown Education Center at our community open house!
Home to Sarah Raymond School of Early Education and the Bloomington Career Academy (BCA), these state-of-the-art facilities offer enhanced learning opportunities for D87 students—from our youngest learners to our oldest.
Step inside and see how D87 is creating new possibilities for all our students. Whether you’re a neighbor, parent, alumnus, or community partner, we’d love to welcome you!
📅 Wednesday, November 11, 2026
🕒 4pm-7pm
📍2309 E. Oakland Avenue
🔗 Learn more: https://www.district87.org/page/openhouse
#OpenHouse #D87United #WeAreD87
Home to Sarah Raymond School of Early Education and the Bloomington Career Academy (BCA), these state-of-the-art facilities offer enhanced learning opportunities for D87 students—from our youngest learners to our oldest.
Step inside and see how D87 is creating new possibilities for all our students. Whether you’re a neighbor, parent, alumnus, or community partner, we’d love to welcome you!
📅 Wednesday, November 11, 2026
🕒 4pm-7pm
📍2309 E. Oakland Avenue
🔗 Learn more: https://www.district87.org/page/openhouse
#OpenHouse #D87United #WeAreD87
🕶️🎤 DALE! It's PITBULLOWEEN at BHS! 🌎
Who needs Halloween when you can celebrate PITBULLOWEEN?! 😂
This year, BHS staff put their own spin on Halloween by dressing up as none other than Mr. Worldwide himself: Pitbull!
Today, about 45 Pitbulls were roaming the hallways and teaching classes at BHS! 😎
Our BHS staff sure know how to have fun and bring some extra laughs to the school day!
This was definitely a Pitbulloween for the books! 🙌
#Pitbulloween #RaiderCulture #D87UnitedInCulture #D87United #WeAreD87
Who needs Halloween when you can celebrate PITBULLOWEEN?! 😂
This year, BHS staff put their own spin on Halloween by dressing up as none other than Mr. Worldwide himself: Pitbull!
Today, about 45 Pitbulls were roaming the hallways and teaching classes at BHS! 😎
Our BHS staff sure know how to have fun and bring some extra laughs to the school day!
This was definitely a Pitbulloween for the books! 🙌
#Pitbulloween #RaiderCulture #D87UnitedInCulture #D87United #WeAreD87
🎃👻 Halloween fun at Irving's Trunk or Treat! 🐴🍬
Our Irving Mustangs came out dressed in their Halloween finest for a fun-filled evening of costumes, treats and community fun!
A HUGE thank you to all of our amazing community partners who helped make this event so special for our Mustangs and their families! 💜💛
#IrvingTrunkOrTreat #D87United #WeAreD87
🐦🦉 The Redbirds Meet the Owls! ❤️💚
Perfect weather + recess = kickball fun at Oakland! Members of the ISU Baseball Team took time out of their busy schedules to join the Oakland Owls for a fun kickball game during recess.
What an amazing opportunity for our students to connect, play, and have fun with local college athletes! 🙌
A HUGE thank you to ISU Redbirds Baseball for making recess extra special for our Owls! 🏃♂️⚾❤️💚
#OaklandOwlsRecessFun #ISURedbirdsBaseball #D87United #WeAreD87
Perfect weather + recess = kickball fun at Oakland! Members of the ISU Baseball Team took time out of their busy schedules to join the Oakland Owls for a fun kickball game during recess.
What an amazing opportunity for our students to connect, play, and have fun with local college athletes! 🙌
A HUGE thank you to ISU Redbirds Baseball for making recess extra special for our Owls! 🏃♂️⚾❤️💚
#OaklandOwlsRecessFun #ISURedbirdsBaseball #D87United #WeAreD87
🦎🐢 The Zoo Comes to Sheridan! 🐾
4th-grade Sharks had a WILD experience when Miller Park Zoo visited Sheridan! 🦈 Students got an up-close look at some incredible animals, were eager to ask questions, and even got to pet a few of the critters!
What a fun way to bring learning to life right in the classroom! 📚🐾
A BIG thank you to Miller Park Zoo for giving our Sharks this awesome experience! 💜💛
#ZooToYou #WildLearning #D87United #WeAreD87
4th-grade Sharks had a WILD experience when Miller Park Zoo visited Sheridan! 🦈 Students got an up-close look at some incredible animals, were eager to ask questions, and even got to pet a few of the critters!
What a fun way to bring learning to life right in the classroom! 📚🐾
A BIG thank you to Miller Park Zoo for giving our Sharks this awesome experience! 💜💛
#ZooToYou #WildLearning #D87United #WeAreD87
✨ Exploring Possibilities at BCA! 💜
The Bloomington Career Academy (BCA) welcomed sophomores from BHS and area high schools for its Career Expo, where students had the opportunity to explore the many programs and classes BCA has to offer, learn about courses they might be interested in taking next year, and discover how those opportunities can lead to future careers!
Current BCA students were also on hand to share their experiences, answer questions, and give demonstrations, providing visiting students with a firsthand look at what learning at BCA is all about!
The Career Expo gives future students a glimpse of the exciting possibilities ahead! 🙌
This is #D87UnitedInPossibility! 💜💛
#BCACareerExpo #D87United #WeAreD87
The Bloomington Career Academy (BCA) welcomed sophomores from BHS and area high schools for its Career Expo, where students had the opportunity to explore the many programs and classes BCA has to offer, learn about courses they might be interested in taking next year, and discover how those opportunities can lead to future careers!
Current BCA students were also on hand to share their experiences, answer questions, and give demonstrations, providing visiting students with a firsthand look at what learning at BCA is all about!
The Career Expo gives future students a glimpse of the exciting possibilities ahead! 🙌
This is #D87UnitedInPossibility! 💜💛
#BCACareerExpo #D87United #WeAreD87
🎲🎉 D87 Family Game Night 2026 is in the books! 💜💛
What a FUN night bringing our D87 families together for an evening of games, laughter, costumes, and community connections! 🎃
A HUGE thank you to all the families who joined us and to our amazing community partners who helped make the evening so special! We couldn't do it without you! 👏
It's the families, staff, and community partners who come together to make our district such a special place- now THIS is #D87UnitedInCulture at its finest! 💜💛
#D87United #D87UnitedInCulture #WeAreD87 #D87FamilyGameNight
What a FUN night bringing our D87 families together for an evening of games, laughter, costumes, and community connections! 🎃
A HUGE thank you to all the families who joined us and to our amazing community partners who helped make the evening so special! We couldn't do it without you! 👏
It's the families, staff, and community partners who come together to make our district such a special place- now THIS is #D87UnitedInCulture at its finest! 💜💛
#D87United #D87UnitedInCulture #WeAreD87 #D87FamilyGameNight
🌟💜 Celebrating Positive Raider Culture at BHS! 💛🌟
At BHS, students who go above and beyond are celebrated with Positive Principal Referrals, where staff members recognize students who make a positive impact and set a great example for others.
👏 Let's give a BIG shout-out to our latest Raider role models!
⭐ Maklhi – Nominated by Mrs. Sundberg
⭐ Key'Rianna – Nominated by Mrs. Love
⭐ J'Arias – Nominated by Mrs. Love & Mrs. Butts
⭐ Javon – Nominated by Mrs. Love & Mrs. Butts
⭐ Shane – Nominated by Mrs. Love & Mrs. Butts
⭐ Aiden – Nominated by Ms. Waddell
Way to go, Raiders! Thank you for leading by example and showing what Raider Culture is all about! 🙌💜💛
#RaiderCulture #D87UnitedInCulture #D87United #WeAreD87
At BHS, students who go above and beyond are celebrated with Positive Principal Referrals, where staff members recognize students who make a positive impact and set a great example for others.
👏 Let's give a BIG shout-out to our latest Raider role models!
⭐ Maklhi – Nominated by Mrs. Sundberg
⭐ Key'Rianna – Nominated by Mrs. Love
⭐ J'Arias – Nominated by Mrs. Love & Mrs. Butts
⭐ Javon – Nominated by Mrs. Love & Mrs. Butts
⭐ Shane – Nominated by Mrs. Love & Mrs. Butts
⭐ Aiden – Nominated by Ms. Waddell
Way to go, Raiders! Thank you for leading by example and showing what Raider Culture is all about! 🙌💜💛
#RaiderCulture #D87UnitedInCulture #D87United #WeAreD87
🎃👻 It was a SPOOKTACULAR evening at Sheridan's Trunk or Treat! 🦈🍬
The weather couldn't have been better, and our Sheridan Sharks showed up in full force, dressed in their Halloween best!
A HUGE thank you to all of our amazing community partners who helped make this event such a special one for our Sharks and their families! 💜💛
#SheridanTrunkOrTreat #D87United #WeAreD87
The weather couldn't have been better, and our Sheridan Sharks showed up in full force, dressed in their Halloween best!
A HUGE thank you to all of our amazing community partners who helped make this event such a special one for our Sharks and their families! 💜💛
#SheridanTrunkOrTreat #D87United #WeAreD87
💜💛 Happy School Principals Day! 🎉
Our D87 schools have been celebrating their fearless leaders all week, and we want to wrap it up with a HUGE thank you to our amazing D87 principals!
From supporting students and staff to building strong relationships with families, our principals help shape the culture of our schools every single day. Their leadership, dedication and school pride are a big part of what makes D87 such a special place!
Thank you to each and every one of our principals for all you do! 👏💜
#D87UnitedInCulture #D87United #WeAreD87 #SchoolPrincipalsDay
Our D87 schools have been celebrating their fearless leaders all week, and we want to wrap it up with a HUGE thank you to our amazing D87 principals!
From supporting students and staff to building strong relationships with families, our principals help shape the culture of our schools every single day. Their leadership, dedication and school pride are a big part of what makes D87 such a special place!
Thank you to each and every one of our principals for all you do! 👏💜
#D87UnitedInCulture #D87United #WeAreD87 #SchoolPrincipalsDay
🥁🎶 We are the CHAMPIONS! 🏆💜💛
The halls of BHS were filled with cheers and Raider pride today as students and staff celebrated our 2026 Class 3A Illinois Marching Band State Champions! 🎉
The Marching Raiders paraded through the hallways of BHS while their fellow Raiders lined the halls to cheer them on and celebrate their HUGE win!
Congratulations again to the 2026 Class 3A champs! Way to go, Marching Raiders! 🏆👏
Now THIS is Raider Culture! 💜💛
#MarchingRaiders #StateChampions #RaiderCulture #D87United #WeAreD87
🏈🔥 WHO'S READY FOR SOME PLAYOFF FOOTBALL?! 🔥🏈
The BHS Raiders are headed to the PLAYOFFS, and are kicking things off right here at HOME! 💜💛
📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 BHS Fred Carlton Field
Let's pack the stands and cheer on our Raiders as they take on the postseason! 🙌
🎟️ Get your tickets at: https://gofan.co/app/school/IL21429
LET'S GO, RAIDERS! 🏈💜💛
#PostseasonFootball #BHSRaiders #D87United #WeAreD87
The BHS Raiders are headed to the PLAYOFFS, and are kicking things off right here at HOME! 💜💛
📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 BHS Fred Carlton Field
Let's pack the stands and cheer on our Raiders as they take on the postseason! 🙌
🎟️ Get your tickets at: https://gofan.co/app/school/IL21429
LET'S GO, RAIDERS! 🏈💜💛
#PostseasonFootball #BHSRaiders #D87United #WeAreD87
🐐🐥 Irving Mustangs Take on the Farm! 🚜
Irving’s 1st graders had an unforgettable day at Farmer Sam’s Farm in Lexington! From feeding goats and holding baby chicks to climbing aboard a giant tractor, they got hands-on learning about farm life while having a blast! 🐴
A big thank you to Farmer Sam for giving our students such a fun learning experience! 💜
#FarmAdventure #D87United #WeAreD87
Irving’s 1st graders had an unforgettable day at Farmer Sam’s Farm in Lexington! From feeding goats and holding baby chicks to climbing aboard a giant tractor, they got hands-on learning about farm life while having a blast! 🐴
A big thank you to Farmer Sam for giving our students such a fun learning experience! 💜
#FarmAdventure #D87United #WeAreD87
⭕📚 History in Action at BHS!
Students in Ms. Benjamin’s American History classes put a fun spin on learning about Progressive Era reformers last week!
Using hula hoops to create giant Venn diagrams, students compared Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois, working together to decide where different facts belonged.
A little teamwork, some good discussions and a creative way to bring history to life! 👏
#CreativeLearning #D87United #WeAreD87
Students in Ms. Benjamin’s American History classes put a fun spin on learning about Progressive Era reformers last week!
Using hula hoops to create giant Venn diagrams, students compared Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois, working together to decide where different facts belonged.
A little teamwork, some good discussions and a creative way to bring history to life! 👏
#CreativeLearning #D87United #WeAreD87
🌎🎉 Celebrating Our Multilingual Students!
Last night, District 87 hosted its first-ever Multilingual Recognition Ceremony at BJHS! 💜💛
Students were recognized for their achievements and progress along their language-learning journeys. What a great opportunity to celebrate their hard work and the many languages and cultures that make up our D87 community!
A big thank you to our Multilingual Leadership Team for organizing this special celebration, and congratulations to all our students who were recognized! 👏
Now that's #D87UnitedInCulture! 🌎
#D87United #D87UnitedInCulture #WeAreD87
Last night, District 87 hosted its first-ever Multilingual Recognition Ceremony at BJHS! 💜💛
Students were recognized for their achievements and progress along their language-learning journeys. What a great opportunity to celebrate their hard work and the many languages and cultures that make up our D87 community!
A big thank you to our Multilingual Leadership Team for organizing this special celebration, and congratulations to all our students who were recognized! 👏
Now that's #D87UnitedInCulture! 🌎
#D87United #D87UnitedInCulture #WeAreD87
🏆💜💛 STATE CHAMPIONS!!! 🎶🥁
The BHS Marching Raiders are the 2026 Class 3A Illinois Marching Band STATE CHAMPIONS! 🎉
And this win is one for the history books! The Marching Raiders ended Marian Catholic’s 46-year winning streak in Class 3A!
The Raiders also finished 9th overall in the state, marking their THIRD consecutive year in the top 10!
This is what #D87UnitedInCulture is all about—hard work, teamwork, and Raider pride! 💜💛
A HUGE congratulations to all 130 Marching Raiders, their directors, and staff on this incredible accomplishment! What a way to make history! 👏
#StateChampions #MarchingRaiders #D87United #D87UnitedInCulture #WeAreD87
The BHS Marching Raiders are the 2026 Class 3A Illinois Marching Band STATE CHAMPIONS! 🎉
And this win is one for the history books! The Marching Raiders ended Marian Catholic’s 46-year winning streak in Class 3A!
The Raiders also finished 9th overall in the state, marking their THIRD consecutive year in the top 10!
This is what #D87UnitedInCulture is all about—hard work, teamwork, and Raider pride! 💜💛
A HUGE congratulations to all 130 Marching Raiders, their directors, and staff on this incredible accomplishment! What a way to make history! 👏
#StateChampions #MarchingRaiders #D87United #D87UnitedInCulture #WeAreD87
🏃♀️🏅Yesterday was a HUGE day for BJHS Cross Country at STATE! 💜💛
A HUGE shoutout to our five Knights who competed at the IESA State Cross Country Meet today: V. Silva, T. Petri, L. Miller, W. Danenberger, and B. Bucio!
The Knight athletes showed up with heart, grit, and pride in the biggest race of the year and walked away with multiple PRs and two state placers in IESA Class 4A XC — including a program‑defining milestone:
Vanesa Silva — 2nd place, 11:37 🥈👏 The first junior high girls XC athlete in District 87 history to finish as a state runner‑up!
Wyatt Danenberger — 25th place, 11:03
A tough, smart race to cap off a breakout season.
And the momentum didn’t stop there —
Linden Miller and Tinley Petri both dropped PRs today, stepping up when it mattered most.
Bastian Bucio closed out his season with a strong, confident finish that showed just how far he’s come.
What a season for our BJHS Knights! We are so proud of the entire team — you all crossed the finish line as champions! 💜💛
#BJHSKnightsCrossCountry #D87United #UnitedInCulture #WeAreD87
🪅🎉 Piñata fun at Irving!
Irving’s 2nd graders had a blast celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with some piñata fun on the playground! What a fun way for our Mustangs to celebrate and experience a Hispanic cultural tradition! ❤️
#HispanicHeritageMonth #IrvingMustangs #D87United #D87UnitedInCulture #WeAreD87
Irving’s 2nd graders had a blast celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with some piñata fun on the playground! What a fun way for our Mustangs to celebrate and experience a Hispanic cultural tradition! ❤️
#HispanicHeritageMonth #IrvingMustangs #D87United #D87UnitedInCulture #WeAreD87
📣 Huge shout-out to Sarah Raymond's very own Ms. Hoepner, selected as the WEEK News 25 & CEFCU One Classroom at a Time – Classroom of the Week!
She won $1,000 for her classroom! 🎉
Tune in to WEEK 25 News tonight to hear more!
Congratulations, Ms. Hoepner! 💜
#D87United #OneClassroomAtATime #WeAreD87
She won $1,000 for her classroom! 🎉
Tune in to WEEK 25 News tonight to hear more!
Congratulations, Ms. Hoepner! 💜
#D87United #OneClassroomAtATime #WeAreD87
🎉 Join Us for D87 Family Game Night! 🎲
📅 When: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
🕠 Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Where: Sarah E. Raymond School of Early Education
2309 E. Oakland Avenue, Bloomington
Bring the whole family for a night of fun, movement, and connection. 💃🃏
🔗 Don’t forget to register at https://forms.gle/nD2eAEDZCWJ1yv6c9 or scan the QR code on the flyer!
📅 When: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
🕠 Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Where: Sarah E. Raymond School of Early Education
2309 E. Oakland Avenue, Bloomington
Bring the whole family for a night of fun, movement, and connection. 💃🃏
🔗 Don’t forget to register at https://forms.gle/nD2eAEDZCWJ1yv6c9 or scan the QR code on the flyer!
