📚☀️ And That’s a Wrap on the 2025-26 School Year! ☀️📚
A huge THANK YOU to all our students and staff for making this school year so amazing! 💛💜 We’re grateful for every moment of learning, growing, and celebrating together.
Be sure to follow D87 socials this summer for updates, information, and more celebrations! 🎉
Already planning for the next school year? 🗓️ Registration opens July 1st—stay tuned for more details as the date approaches.
Have a safe, relaxing, and wonderful summer! 🌞
#EndOfTheSchoolYear #SummertimeVibes #SeeYouNextYear #WeAreD87
A huge THANK YOU to all our students and staff for making this school year so amazing! 💛💜 We’re grateful for every moment of learning, growing, and celebrating together.
Be sure to follow D87 socials this summer for updates, information, and more celebrations! 🎉
Already planning for the next school year? 🗓️ Registration opens July 1st—stay tuned for more details as the date approaches.
Have a safe, relaxing, and wonderful summer! 🌞
#EndOfTheSchoolYear #SummertimeVibes #SeeYouNextYear #WeAreD87
🎓👋 Farewell, BJHS 8th Graders - Hello, Future Raiders! 👋🎓
What an exciting final LAST day for our BJHS 8th graders, who are soon to join the ranks of the Raiders!
The 8H Knights celebrated their last day with a full day of outdoor fun, capped off with an epic water balloon toss! 🌞🎈💧
Congratulations to all our 8th-grade Knights—we're so proud of you and can't wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish as Raiders!
#BJHSKnights #FutureRaiders #EndOfAnEra #NewBeginnings #WeAreD87
What an exciting final LAST day for our BJHS 8th graders, who are soon to join the ranks of the Raiders!
The 8H Knights celebrated their last day with a full day of outdoor fun, capped off with an epic water balloon toss! 🌞🎈💧
Congratulations to all our 8th-grade Knights—we're so proud of you and can't wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish as Raiders!
#BJHSKnights #FutureRaiders #EndOfAnEra #NewBeginnings #WeAreD87
🌟🎉 Bent Superstars Field Day Fun! 🎉🌟
Yesterday, Bent held its Superstar Field Day at the BHS football field, and it was a day to remember! 🏈🎈
The kiddos enjoyed:
✔️ Fun field day activities
✔️ An outdoor picnic-style lunch
✔️ A giant tug-of-war game between the different houses of Bent
It was smiles, laughs, and great memories all around for our awesome Superstars! 💫 🏅
#BentSuperstars #FieldDayFun #MakingMemories #WeAreD87
Yesterday, Bent held its Superstar Field Day at the BHS football field, and it was a day to remember! 🏈🎈
The kiddos enjoyed:
✔️ Fun field day activities
✔️ An outdoor picnic-style lunch
✔️ A giant tug-of-war game between the different houses of Bent
It was smiles, laughs, and great memories all around for our awesome Superstars! 💫 🏅
#BentSuperstars #FieldDayFun #MakingMemories #WeAreD87
The last day of school is tomorrow, and it’s been a busy and exciting wrap-up in D87! 🎉
The Sheridan Sharks enjoyed a fun play day to celebrate a year of learning, growing, and making memories. 🦈📚💙
Way to go, Sharks—it’s been an awesome year!
Stay tuned to see other fun end-of-the-year activities all around D87!
#SheridanSharks #LastDayOfSchool #LearningAndGrowing #WeAreD87
🎉🐴 Irving’s 5th Grade Promotion Celebration! 🐴🎉
Yesterday, Irving Elementary celebrated the success of the 5th-grade Mustangs during their 5th Grade Promotion! Families were there to cheer on their students as they received their promotion certificates and their 2026 tassels in Irving colors. 💙💛
Next stop for these Mustangs: BJHS! ✨🌟🎓
#IrvingMustangs #5thGradePromotion #FutureBJHSStars #WeAreD87
Yesterday, Irving Elementary celebrated the success of the 5th-grade Mustangs during their 5th Grade Promotion! Families were there to cheer on their students as they received their promotion certificates and their 2026 tassels in Irving colors. 💙💛
Next stop for these Mustangs: BJHS! ✨🌟🎓
#IrvingMustangs #5thGradePromotion #FutureBJHSStars #WeAreD87
🎭🎶 BJHS Drama Club Spreads Joy at Westminster Village!
Recently, members of the BJHS Drama Club brought smiles and music to Westminster Village! 🌟 They performed highlights from their spring musical, Seussical the Musical Jr., along with a few jazz classics that had the residents singing along. 🎤🐱🎷
Thank you to our talented students for sharing their gifts and brightening the day for the Westminster Village community! 💜
#BJHSDramaClub #SeussicalJr #MusicBringsUsTogether #CommunityConnections #WeAreD87
Recently, members of the BJHS Drama Club brought smiles and music to Westminster Village! 🌟 They performed highlights from their spring musical, Seussical the Musical Jr., along with a few jazz classics that had the residents singing along. 🎤🐱🎷
Thank you to our talented students for sharing their gifts and brightening the day for the Westminster Village community! 💜
#BJHSDramaClub #SeussicalJr #MusicBringsUsTogether #CommunityConnections #WeAreD87
🎭🎶 BJHS Drama Club Spreads Joy at Westminster Village!
Recently, members of the BJHS Drama Club brought smiles and music to Westminster Village! 🌟 They performed highlights from their spring musical, Seussical the Musical Jr., along with a few jazz classics that had the residents singing along. 🎤🐱🎷
Thank you to our talented Knights for sharing their gifts and brightening the day for the Westminster Village community! 💜
#BJHSDramaClub #SeussicalJr #MusicBringsUsTogether #CommunityConnections #WeAreD87
🎭✨ Bent Superstars + Prairie Fire Theater = Pure Magic! ✨🎭
Our Bent Superstars had an absolute blast as the Prairie Fire Theater delivered a show-stopping performance with interactive fun and theatrical wonder! 🌟
Thank you to Prairie Fire Theater for bringing the magic of storytelling and performance to life at Bent-it was truly an unforgettable experience! 💥🎶
#BentSuperstars #PrairieFireTheater #WeAreD87
Our Bent Superstars had an absolute blast as the Prairie Fire Theater delivered a show-stopping performance with interactive fun and theatrical wonder! 🌟
Thank you to Prairie Fire Theater for bringing the magic of storytelling and performance to life at Bent-it was truly an unforgettable experience! 💥🎶
#BentSuperstars #PrairieFireTheater #WeAreD87
‼️Spots are filling up—don’t delay in signing up for PreK!
Do you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old for the 2026–27 school year?
Sarah E. Raymond School of Early Education will be holding FREE developmental screenings on June 4–5, 2026.
📍 Location: Sarah E. Raymond School of Early Education
📅 Dates: June 4–5, 2026
✅ Appointment required
Families can sign up by following this link: https://bit.ly/3R0Moru or scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Spots are limited—schedule your child’s screening today so they’re ready for a great start in PreK!
Do you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old for the 2026–27 school year?
Sarah E. Raymond School of Early Education will be holding FREE developmental screenings on June 4–5, 2026.
📍 Location: Sarah E. Raymond School of Early Education
📅 Dates: June 4–5, 2026
✅ Appointment required
Families can sign up by following this link: https://bit.ly/3R0Moru or scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Spots are limited—schedule your child’s screening today so they’re ready for a great start in PreK!
🐶🐾 BJHS Student Council's Final Service Initiative! 🐾🐱
To wrap up the 2025-26 school year, the BJHS Student Council completed their final service project—creating an amazing abundance of t-shirt dog and cat toys for the Bloomington/Normal Humane Society! 💜✨
This project is always a fan fav, as students know the pets will love interacting with their handmade creations. 🦴🎉
A special moment? The Student Council presented a BJHS-themed purple and white braided t-shirt dog toy to Bucky, their own BJHS Certified Therapy Dog! 🐾💜
Thank you for making a difference for so many furry friends in our community. 🐕🐈
#BJHSStudentCouncil #ServiceInAction #WeAreD87
To wrap up the 2025-26 school year, the BJHS Student Council completed their final service project—creating an amazing abundance of t-shirt dog and cat toys for the Bloomington/Normal Humane Society! 💜✨
This project is always a fan fav, as students know the pets will love interacting with their handmade creations. 🦴🎉
A special moment? The Student Council presented a BJHS-themed purple and white braided t-shirt dog toy to Bucky, their own BJHS Certified Therapy Dog! 🐾💜
Thank you for making a difference for so many furry friends in our community. 🐕🐈
#BJHSStudentCouncil #ServiceInAction #WeAreD87
🎉🐠 Big News at Irving! 🐠🎉
This morning, Irving students received the ultimate surprise—we’ve been awarded the Disney Musical Grant! 🌟 Out of 825 applicants, Irving was one of the 200 schools selected to receive the grant, allowing them to bring Finding Nemo: The Musical to life in spring 2027! 🐟🎭
A huge shout-out to Alex Lovel, Irving’s first-grade teacher, for spearheading the grant and making this dream a reality! 💙 🦀✨
#DisneyMusicalsinSchools #FindingNemo #WeAreD87
This morning, Irving students received the ultimate surprise—we’ve been awarded the Disney Musical Grant! 🌟 Out of 825 applicants, Irving was one of the 200 schools selected to receive the grant, allowing them to bring Finding Nemo: The Musical to life in spring 2027! 🐟🎭
A huge shout-out to Alex Lovel, Irving’s first-grade teacher, for spearheading the grant and making this dream a reality! 💙 🦀✨
#DisneyMusicalsinSchools #FindingNemo #WeAreD87
🎉 Attendance incentive winners at BJHS scored an awesome prize for the final attendance incentive challenge of the year- Apple AirPods! 🍎🎧! 🎉
Congratulations to the winners:
⭐ 6th Grade: Carine J.
⭐ 7th Grade: Sabrina D.
⭐ 8th Grade: Marqui W.
BJHS's family facilitator, Mrs. Wapp, loves great attendance and thanks everyone for showing up, staying committed, and making #SchoolEveryDay a priority. Keep up the amazing work! 📚👏
#SchoolEveryDay #AttendanceIncentive #WeAreD87
Congratulations to the winners:
⭐ 6th Grade: Carine J.
⭐ 7th Grade: Sabrina D.
⭐ 8th Grade: Marqui W.
BJHS's family facilitator, Mrs. Wapp, loves great attendance and thanks everyone for showing up, staying committed, and making #SchoolEveryDay a priority. Keep up the amazing work! 📚👏
#SchoolEveryDay #AttendanceIncentive #WeAreD87
🔥 Hey Future Raiders! 🔥
Have you signed up for Raiders 101 yet? Registration closes soon! Register at https://bit.ly/3P0DzgN or use the QR code on the form! 🎉
📅 July 6th - 10th
⏰ 9 AM - 12 PM
You’ll get to explore the school, meet teachers & counselors, make new friends, and so much more! Don’t miss out—sign up now!
#FutureRaiders #Raiders101 #HighSchoolBound #Don’tMissOut
🎉 Next up in our D87 retiree spotlight: Ms. Suzie Hutton! 🎉
After 28 amazing years as a 7th Grade English Language Arts teacher at BJHS, Ms. Hutton is retiring! Throughout her career, she’s shared her passion for reading and writing with her students and embraced collaboration with her colleagues to continually grow as an educator.
During her time in D87, Ms. Hutton has achieved incredible milestones, including earning her Master’s Degree in Reading and National Board Certification. Ms. Hutton has also contributed as a team leader, department chair, and an active participant in numerous initiatives, including co-sponsoring the Promise and Potential mentoring program, the Knight Owls tutoring program, and the BJHS Pride Club.
Retirement will open the door to exciting opportunities for Ms. Hutton. She plans to travel, hike, garden, write, cook, play piano, and even learn to juggle, speak Spanish, and try shuffle dancing (on top of taking care of her chickens and bees 🐓🐝). Fun fact: Her journey to BJHS was inspired by a visit, where she was captivated by the diversity of BJHS’s students and programs like Outdoor Education.
Her favorite advice? “Just breathe.”
Ms. Hutton, thank you for your legacy of dedication, passion, and care. You leave behind an incredible impact that will inspire both students and colleagues for years to come. Wishing you a joyful, well-earned retirement! 💜
#D87Retirement #ThankYouMsHutton
After 28 amazing years as a 7th Grade English Language Arts teacher at BJHS, Ms. Hutton is retiring! Throughout her career, she’s shared her passion for reading and writing with her students and embraced collaboration with her colleagues to continually grow as an educator.
During her time in D87, Ms. Hutton has achieved incredible milestones, including earning her Master’s Degree in Reading and National Board Certification. Ms. Hutton has also contributed as a team leader, department chair, and an active participant in numerous initiatives, including co-sponsoring the Promise and Potential mentoring program, the Knight Owls tutoring program, and the BJHS Pride Club.
Retirement will open the door to exciting opportunities for Ms. Hutton. She plans to travel, hike, garden, write, cook, play piano, and even learn to juggle, speak Spanish, and try shuffle dancing (on top of taking care of her chickens and bees 🐓🐝). Fun fact: Her journey to BJHS was inspired by a visit, where she was captivated by the diversity of BJHS’s students and programs like Outdoor Education.
Her favorite advice? “Just breathe.”
Ms. Hutton, thank you for your legacy of dedication, passion, and care. You leave behind an incredible impact that will inspire both students and colleagues for years to come. Wishing you a joyful, well-earned retirement! 💜
#D87Retirement #ThankYouMsHutton
🎉✨ End of Year Celebration at Sarah Raymond! What a way to wrap up the school year! 🎈 The Sarah Raymond end-of-year celebration was a smashing success, filled with fun and smiles all around.
From a bounce house, face painting, and balloons, to a book fair and even a foam party, the Rookies and their families had an unforgettable time celebrating the year together and couldn’t have asked for a better way to end the school year! 🐶💜
#SarahRaymondEndOfYear #FamilyFun #WEAReD87
From a bounce house, face painting, and balloons, to a book fair and even a foam party, the Rookies and their families had an unforgettable time celebrating the year together and couldn’t have asked for a better way to end the school year! 🐶💜
#SarahRaymondEndOfYear #FamilyFun #WEAReD87
🎓✨ Senior Week at BHS: Class of 2026! ✨🎓
As we roll into our final week of school, the BHS Class of 2026 celebrated an incredible Senior Week! From senior breakfast to the magical senior sunset—and all the fun activities in between—this week was truly a ride to remember! 🚀
Highlights included the senior semi-formal, class parades through elementary schools, and a fun-filled day at the YMCA. 🥳
🥂 Congratulations to all our upcoming graduates, it's been a ride! You’ve made amazing memories, and we hope you had a week to remember! 🎉
And a special thank you to Mrs. Butts and Dr. Thornton, the senior class representative teachers, for helping make all this happen!!
#BHSSeniorWeek #ClassOf2026 #CongratulationsGraduates #OnceARaiderAlwaysARaider #WeAreD87
As we roll into our final week of school, the BHS Class of 2026 celebrated an incredible Senior Week! From senior breakfast to the magical senior sunset—and all the fun activities in between—this week was truly a ride to remember! 🚀
Highlights included the senior semi-formal, class parades through elementary schools, and a fun-filled day at the YMCA. 🥳
🥂 Congratulations to all our upcoming graduates, it's been a ride! You’ve made amazing memories, and we hope you had a week to remember! 🎉
And a special thank you to Mrs. Butts and Dr. Thornton, the senior class representative teachers, for helping make all this happen!!
#BHSSeniorWeek #ClassOf2026 #CongratulationsGraduates #OnceARaiderAlwaysARaider #WeAreD87
⚽🎉 BJHS Staff vs. Students Soccer Game! 🎉⚽
What a game! The BJHS Staff vs. Students soccer match brought out some friendly (but fierce!) competition. In a close and exciting battle, the staff team came out on top with a 4-3 victory! 🏆
👏 Shoutout to Mr. Carr and Mrs. Koduah for scoring goals for the staff team! On the student side, amazing goals were scored by 8th grader Leo B. and 7th graders Will K. and Damian O.
It was an incredible time on the "pitch" filled with energy, teamwork, and fun! 🥅⚡
#BJHSSoccer #StudentsVsStaff #GameDayFun #WeAreD87
What a game! The BJHS Staff vs. Students soccer match brought out some friendly (but fierce!) competition. In a close and exciting battle, the staff team came out on top with a 4-3 victory! 🏆
👏 Shoutout to Mr. Carr and Mrs. Koduah for scoring goals for the staff team! On the student side, amazing goals were scored by 8th grader Leo B. and 7th graders Will K. and Damian O.
It was an incredible time on the "pitch" filled with energy, teamwork, and fun! 🥅⚡
#BJHSSoccer #StudentsVsStaff #GameDayFun #WeAreD87
🦈🎉 A Sharktastic Evening at Sheridan! 🎉🦈
Sheridan's end-of-the-year celebration brought together students, staff, and families for a night filled with fun, games, and quality family time. 🪁🎈
It was a memorable evening celebrating a year well done—thank you to everyone who made it so special! Here’s to an amazing summer ahead for our Sheridan Sharks! 🌟
#SharktasticCelebration #EndOfYearFun #WeAreD87
Sheridan's end-of-the-year celebration brought together students, staff, and families for a night filled with fun, games, and quality family time. 🪁🎈
It was a memorable evening celebrating a year well done—thank you to everyone who made it so special! Here’s to an amazing summer ahead for our Sheridan Sharks! 🌟
#SharktasticCelebration #EndOfYearFun #WeAreD87
🎉 Our next D87 retiree spotlight: Holly Lyons! 🎉
For the past 13 years, Mrs. Lyons has made a difference in D87 as a paraprofessional in special education and multilingual classrooms, as well as serving as a Spanish teacher and bilingual para. Her journey in education began at ISU driven by her passion for bilingual education and helping students thrive.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Lyons has worn many hats, teaching GED courses, earning teaching certifications in Spanish, special education, and preschool, and working across various age groups from pre-K to high school. One of her favorite aspects of her time in D87? The variety of experiences, connections with students and staff, and never having a boring day!
In retirement, Mrs. Lyons looks forward to spending more time with her husband, four grandchildren, and enjoying bike rides, walks, and thrifting to decorate her home. Fun fact: In college, she was a pharmacy tech!
Mrs. Lyons, thank you for your service to D87- we are wishing you a joyful retirement! ❤️
#D87Retirement #ThankYouMrsLyons
For the past 13 years, Mrs. Lyons has made a difference in D87 as a paraprofessional in special education and multilingual classrooms, as well as serving as a Spanish teacher and bilingual para. Her journey in education began at ISU driven by her passion for bilingual education and helping students thrive.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Lyons has worn many hats, teaching GED courses, earning teaching certifications in Spanish, special education, and preschool, and working across various age groups from pre-K to high school. One of her favorite aspects of her time in D87? The variety of experiences, connections with students and staff, and never having a boring day!
In retirement, Mrs. Lyons looks forward to spending more time with her husband, four grandchildren, and enjoying bike rides, walks, and thrifting to decorate her home. Fun fact: In college, she was a pharmacy tech!
Mrs. Lyons, thank you for your service to D87- we are wishing you a joyful retirement! ❤️
#D87Retirement #ThankYouMrsLyons
🚴✨ The Great Bike Extravaganza at Stevenson! ✨🚴
Because of the generosity of so many amazing donors, Stevenson was able to give away 40 bicycles to some very lucky students today!
A huge thank you to every individual, business, and volunteer who donated bikes, helmets, time, and support to help make this amazing event possible! 🌟🚲
D87 is beyond grateful for a community that continually shows up for kids and proves that kindness and teamwork can move mountains (or bikes 😉)!
#BikeExtravaganza #CommunityKindness #WeAreD87
Because of the generosity of so many amazing donors, Stevenson was able to give away 40 bicycles to some very lucky students today!
A huge thank you to every individual, business, and volunteer who donated bikes, helmets, time, and support to help make this amazing event possible! 🌟🚲
D87 is beyond grateful for a community that continually shows up for kids and proves that kindness and teamwork can move mountains (or bikes 😉)!
#BikeExtravaganza #CommunityKindness #WeAreD87
