☀️🍎 District 87 Free Summer Meals are back for Summer 2026!
📅 Program Dates:
• June 1 – August 7, 2026 (weekdays)
• Sheridan meals continue through August 14
• Mobile lunch stops available throughout the summer
🚫 No meal service on:
• June 19, 2026
• July 3, 2026
✅ FREE meals for all children 18 & under
💲 Adult meals: $3.75
Breakfast and lunch locations are available across Bloomington all summer long! Stay tuned for site locations and times. #WeAreD87
📅 Program Dates:
• June 1 – August 7, 2026 (weekdays)
• Sheridan meals continue through August 14
• Mobile lunch stops available throughout the summer
🚫 No meal service on:
• June 19, 2026
• July 3, 2026
✅ FREE meals for all children 18 & under
💲 Adult meals: $3.75
Breakfast and lunch locations are available across Bloomington all summer long! Stay tuned for site locations and times. #WeAreD87
Hey incoming 6th graders and future Knights—it’s not too late! ⚔️
Today is the LAST DAY to sign up for the UKNIGHTED Program at BJHS!
Get ready for an awesome experience designed to help you feel comfortable and confident as you begin your new journey at BJHS and meet teachers, staff, and new friends!
📅 Dates: August 5, 6, OR 7 (students will be assigned ONE date)
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM
📍 Location: Bloomington Junior High School
🗓️ RSVP Deadline: TODAY – June 22
Don’t miss your chance, future Knights, sign up here: https://forms.gle/fbEoNzPLoo2mz4t68
#BJHSUKNIGHTED #Future6thGraders #GetReadyForBJHS #WeAreD87
Today is the LAST DAY to sign up for the UKNIGHTED Program at BJHS!
Get ready for an awesome experience designed to help you feel comfortable and confident as you begin your new journey at BJHS and meet teachers, staff, and new friends!
📅 Dates: August 5, 6, OR 7 (students will be assigned ONE date)
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM
📍 Location: Bloomington Junior High School
🗓️ RSVP Deadline: TODAY – June 22
Don’t miss your chance, future Knights, sign up here: https://forms.gle/fbEoNzPLoo2mz4t68
#BJHSUKNIGHTED #Future6thGraders #GetReadyForBJHS #WeAreD87
🎉Thank you to everyone who stopped by the D87 table at the Juneteenth celebration in Miller Park yesterday! We loved connecting with old friends and making new ones—it was an amazing day! ❤️
A special congratulations to:
👑 Little Miss Juneteenth: BJHS student Journey Lawson
👑 Miss Juneteenth: BHS student Mackenzie McCray
We’re so proud of you both! 🌟
#JuneteenthCelebration2026 #WeAreD87
⛳️🏌️♂️ From the Masters to the US Open! 🏌️♂️⛳️
A huge congratulations to BHS alumni Brandon Holtz, who is playing at the second biggest golf event of the year—the US Open! A huge thank you to the Holtz family for sharing these amazing pics from event! 🙌📸
Golf fans, keep an eye out—you might just spot some golf legends alongside Brandon! 🏆🔥
#BHSAlumni #USOpen #GolfLegends #OnceARaiderAlwaysARaider #WeAreD87
A huge congratulations to BHS alumni Brandon Holtz, who is playing at the second biggest golf event of the year—the US Open! A huge thank you to the Holtz family for sharing these amazing pics from event! 🙌📸
Golf fans, keep an eye out—you might just spot some golf legends alongside Brandon! 🏆🔥
#BHSAlumni #USOpen #GolfLegends #OnceARaiderAlwaysARaider #WeAreD87
🎉 Happy Juneteenth! 🎉
Today, we honor and commemorate the end of slavery in America. #Juneteenth is a time to reflect on its significance and celebrate as we continue working toward a more equal society for all
In observance of Juneteenth, all D87 facilities will be closed today.
Be sure to check out the Juneteenth celebration at Miller Park tomorrow, and don’t forget to stop by the D87 table to say hi! 🌟👋🌳✨
#Juneteenth #CelebratingFreedom #WeAreD87
🌊 Today, we’re welcoming Kierra Boyd to the D87 family and the Sheridan Shark ocean! 🦈
Kierra will be joining the Sheridan family in her role as a social worker. She brings experience from her time working as a social worker in Pleasant Valley District 62 and Limestone Walters District 316 in Peoria, Illinois, where she supported students across three K-8th buildings.
Kierra is inspired by D87’s strong involvement in the local community and is eager to contribute by building positive relationships with students and families, collaborating with staff, teaching social-emotional learning skills, and fostering students' mental health, well-being, and success.
Fun facts about Kierra: Originally from Chicago, Kierra has always had a passion for dance and poetry 💃🖋️. From middle school through college, she trained in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip-hop, and African dance. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, yoga, meditation 🧘♀️, trying new foods, and spending time with loved ones. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Western Illinois University and recently earned her Master’s in School Social Work from Illinois State University!
Welcome to the D87 family, Kierra! We know you’ll make waves at Sheridan this year! 🦈🩵
#WelcomeToTheD87Family #WeAreD87
Kierra will be joining the Sheridan family in her role as a social worker. She brings experience from her time working as a social worker in Pleasant Valley District 62 and Limestone Walters District 316 in Peoria, Illinois, where she supported students across three K-8th buildings.
Kierra is inspired by D87’s strong involvement in the local community and is eager to contribute by building positive relationships with students and families, collaborating with staff, teaching social-emotional learning skills, and fostering students' mental health, well-being, and success.
Fun facts about Kierra: Originally from Chicago, Kierra has always had a passion for dance and poetry 💃🖋️. From middle school through college, she trained in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip-hop, and African dance. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, yoga, meditation 🧘♀️, trying new foods, and spending time with loved ones. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Western Illinois University and recently earned her Master’s in School Social Work from Illinois State University!
Welcome to the D87 family, Kierra! We know you’ll make waves at Sheridan this year! 🦈🩵
#WelcomeToTheD87Family #WeAreD87
⚠️Attention! Free Summer Lunch Update! 🍎🚨
Due to forecasted storms, the Free Lunch Mobile Units will NOT be operating today.
However, free lunches will still be available at our indoor locations, including:
🏫 Schools
📚Bloomington Library
Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe!
#FreeLunchProgram #WeAreD87 🌦️🚌
Due to forecasted storms, the Free Lunch Mobile Units will NOT be operating today.
However, free lunches will still be available at our indoor locations, including:
🏫 Schools
📚Bloomington Library
Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe!
#FreeLunchProgram #WeAreD87 🌦️🚌
📢 Schedule Update: Board of Education Meeting 📢
Due to the forecasted severe weather for today, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the regular Board of Education meeting has been rescheduled to:
🗓️ Monday, June 22, 2026
#BoardMeetingUpdate #WeAreD87
Due to the forecasted severe weather for today, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the regular Board of Education meeting has been rescheduled to:
🗓️ Monday, June 22, 2026
#BoardMeetingUpdate #WeAreD87
☀️ It’s summertime, and we are excited to start welcoming new employees who will be joining us in August!
Today, we’re welcoming Amy Beirne, who will be working at Sheridan Elementary as an LBS1 (Special Education) teacher! Amy brings a wealth of experience to the position, having worked at High Road School for the past ten years. She started as a paraprofessional in 2016, earned her MS in Special Education from Grand Canyon University, and has been teaching since 2018.
Amy is excited to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to help students grow and is looking forward to getting to know her students and working with amazing colleagues this year.
In her free time, Amy loves to read, bake, garden, and play board games and cards 🧁📚♣️. Her favorite activities include snorkeling and walking the beach in search of seashells 🐚🌊.
Welcome to the D87 family, Amy!
📣 Stay tuned to meet more new staff members joining the D87 team soon!
#WelcomeToTheD87Family #WeAreD87
Today, we’re welcoming Amy Beirne, who will be working at Sheridan Elementary as an LBS1 (Special Education) teacher! Amy brings a wealth of experience to the position, having worked at High Road School for the past ten years. She started as a paraprofessional in 2016, earned her MS in Special Education from Grand Canyon University, and has been teaching since 2018.
Amy is excited to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to help students grow and is looking forward to getting to know her students and working with amazing colleagues this year.
In her free time, Amy loves to read, bake, garden, and play board games and cards 🧁📚♣️. Her favorite activities include snorkeling and walking the beach in search of seashells 🐚🌊.
Welcome to the D87 family, Amy!
📣 Stay tuned to meet more new staff members joining the D87 team soon!
#WelcomeToTheD87Family #WeAreD87
✨ Preparing for Success at BHS! Ms. Smock's summer school class participated in a fun activity that taught them how small decisions can have big impacts—an important lesson as they prepare to enter BHS in August! 🌟📘
Through teamwork,problem-solving, and perseverance, these future Raiders showed they’re already building the skills they need for success. 💡🤝 Let’s hear it for our soon-to-be Raiders! 💛💜💛💜
#FutureRaiders #SummerLearning #ProblemSolvers #WeAreD87
Through teamwork,problem-solving, and perseverance, these future Raiders showed they’re already building the skills they need for success. 💡🤝 Let’s hear it for our soon-to-be Raiders! 💛💜💛💜
#FutureRaiders #SummerLearning #ProblemSolvers #WeAreD87
🎓 Attention BHS Class of 2026 Graduates! 🎓
If you borrowed a cap and gown for graduation, please return it to the Bloomington High School office by Friday, June 12.
Didn't attend graduation? Your diploma is ready for pickup in the BHS office Monday–Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
💜💛 And remember... Once a Raider, Always a Raider. 💜💛
#BHSClassOf2026 #OnceARaiderAlwaysARaider #WeAreD87
If you borrowed a cap and gown for graduation, please return it to the Bloomington High School office by Friday, June 12.
Didn't attend graduation? Your diploma is ready for pickup in the BHS office Monday–Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
💜💛 And remember... Once a Raider, Always a Raider. 💜💛
#BHSClassOf2026 #OnceARaiderAlwaysARaider #WeAreD87
🌟🌞🚶♂️What an incredible day for the first annual Promise Council Walk for Kids that brought our community together under beautiful skies and perfect weather!
Our D87 Promise Council schools were proud to join this meaningful event, and we want to give a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support this important initiative and help make a positive impact on the lives of kids in our community! 👟✨
Here’s to many more walks and continued success as we work together to lift up our students. 🎉
#WalkForKids #PromiseCouncil #MakingADifference #WeAreD87
Our D87 Promise Council schools were proud to join this meaningful event, and we want to give a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support this important initiative and help make a positive impact on the lives of kids in our community! 👟✨
Here’s to many more walks and continued success as we work together to lift up our students. 🎉
#WalkForKids #PromiseCouncil #MakingADifference #WeAreD87
🚶♀️🚶♂️ Come support our Promise Council schools in District 87!
Join us TOMORROW (Thursday, June 4th) for the Walk for Kids and help make every step count for local students and families. 💙💚❤️💛
📅 June 4
⏰ 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 State Farm Corporate South Walking Trail
This family-friendly event is open to the public and will feature:
✨ Amazing raffle prizes
🛍️ Local vendors
🤝 Community partners
❤️ A chance to support programs that help remove barriers to learning for students in our community
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy a fun evening while making a difference for kids!
Every step. Every student. Brighter futures.
#WalkForKids #PromiseCouncil #MakeEveryStepCount
Join us TOMORROW (Thursday, June 4th) for the Walk for Kids and help make every step count for local students and families. 💙💚❤️💛
📅 June 4
⏰ 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 State Farm Corporate South Walking Trail
This family-friendly event is open to the public and will feature:
✨ Amazing raffle prizes
🛍️ Local vendors
🤝 Community partners
❤️ A chance to support programs that help remove barriers to learning for students in our community
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy a fun evening while making a difference for kids!
Every step. Every student. Brighter futures.
#WalkForKids #PromiseCouncil #MakeEveryStepCount
🌞✨ Summer Buzz at Oakland! ✨🌞
While many school hallways are quiet for the summer, Oakland’s halls are buzzing with excitement as summer programming kicked off for some of D87 students! 🏫🎒
We love seeing students continuing to explore, learn, and grow even during the summer months. 📚💡 Stay tuned for updates on all the great things happening this summer at D87!
#SummerLearning #OaklandBuzz #WeAreD87☀️📖🎉
While many school hallways are quiet for the summer, Oakland’s halls are buzzing with excitement as summer programming kicked off for some of D87 students! 🏫🎒
We love seeing students continuing to explore, learn, and grow even during the summer months. 📚💡 Stay tuned for updates on all the great things happening this summer at D87!
#SummerLearning #OaklandBuzz #WeAreD87☀️📖🎉
🎉 Shoutout to the BHS Raider Reps!
Last Friday, 15 BHS Raider Reps volunteered to kick off their summer by attending a special training at the ROE (Regional Office of Education)! 💪
🌟 The focus? Stand for Courage, a new anti-bullying initiative designed to recognize and celebrate upstanders who help make BHS a safe and welcoming place for everyone. What’s even cooler? The Raider Reps themselves will be leading the rollout of this program next year! 🙌
They spent the day planning, strategizing, and brainstorming ways to create a positive culture at BHS, and capped it off by sharing their plans and ideas with Principal Moore.
Hats off to these Raider Reps for stepping up as leaders and changemakers! 💜💛💜💛 👏
#StandForCourage #RaiderReps #BHSLeaders #AntiBullying #WeAreD87
Last Friday, 15 BHS Raider Reps volunteered to kick off their summer by attending a special training at the ROE (Regional Office of Education)! 💪
🌟 The focus? Stand for Courage, a new anti-bullying initiative designed to recognize and celebrate upstanders who help make BHS a safe and welcoming place for everyone. What’s even cooler? The Raider Reps themselves will be leading the rollout of this program next year! 🙌
They spent the day planning, strategizing, and brainstorming ways to create a positive culture at BHS, and capped it off by sharing their plans and ideas with Principal Moore.
Hats off to these Raider Reps for stepping up as leaders and changemakers! 💜💛💜💛 👏
#StandForCourage #RaiderReps #BHSLeaders #AntiBullying #WeAreD87
🍎☀️ FREE Summer Meals Start Today! ☀️🍎
District 87's Summer Meals Program begins TODAY, June 1!
All children 18 and under can receive FREE meals at locations throughout Bloomington this summer.
📍 Lunch Locations (11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)
• Irving Elementary
• Sheridan Elementary
• Stevenson Elementary
• Bloomington Public Library
• Boys & Girls Club
🥞 Breakfast Available At:
• Boys & Girls Club (8:30–9:00 a.m.)
• Bloomington High School (8:45–9:15 a.m.)
• Oakland Elementary (8:45–9:15 a.m.)
🚐 Mobile Lunch Stops:
• Friendship Park (11:00–11:15 a.m.)
• Miller Park Splash Pad Parking Lot (11:25–11:50 a.m.)
• Trinity Lutheran Church (12:00–12:25 p.m.)
• Wood Hill Family Center (12:35–1:00 p.m.)
No registration required—just show up and enjoy a nutritious meal!
For additional information, visit the District 87 website.
#FreeSummerMeals #WeAreD87
District 87's Summer Meals Program begins TODAY, June 1!
All children 18 and under can receive FREE meals at locations throughout Bloomington this summer.
📍 Lunch Locations (11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)
• Irving Elementary
• Sheridan Elementary
• Stevenson Elementary
• Bloomington Public Library
• Boys & Girls Club
🥞 Breakfast Available At:
• Boys & Girls Club (8:30–9:00 a.m.)
• Bloomington High School (8:45–9:15 a.m.)
• Oakland Elementary (8:45–9:15 a.m.)
🚐 Mobile Lunch Stops:
• Friendship Park (11:00–11:15 a.m.)
• Miller Park Splash Pad Parking Lot (11:25–11:50 a.m.)
• Trinity Lutheran Church (12:00–12:25 p.m.)
• Wood Hill Family Center (12:35–1:00 p.m.)
No registration required—just show up and enjoy a nutritious meal!
For additional information, visit the District 87 website.
#FreeSummerMeals #WeAreD87
🎉✨ Massive Congratulations to Yesenia Reyes Nicoson! ✨🎉
A huge shoutout to our PreK-12 Instructional Tech Coach, Yesenia Reyes Nicoson, for achieving the ultimate Google for Education Trifecta! 🙌💻
✅ Google Certified Trainer
✅ Google Certified Coach
✅ Now, a proud Google for Education Innovator Champion as part of the #VIA26 Innovator cohort! 🌟
She is now part of an elite group of only ~2,800 Innovators worldwide 🌍. This rare combination of certifications means Yesenia isn't just an expert in the tools, they are a global leader in instructional design and educational transformation. We are so lucky to have her vision on our team!💡✨
Please join us in celebrating this amazing achievement! 🎉👏
#GoogleInnovator #VIA26 #GoogleTrainer #GoogleCoach #EdTechLeadership #WeAreD87
A huge shoutout to our PreK-12 Instructional Tech Coach, Yesenia Reyes Nicoson, for achieving the ultimate Google for Education Trifecta! 🙌💻
✅ Google Certified Trainer
✅ Google Certified Coach
✅ Now, a proud Google for Education Innovator Champion as part of the #VIA26 Innovator cohort! 🌟
She is now part of an elite group of only ~2,800 Innovators worldwide 🌍. This rare combination of certifications means Yesenia isn't just an expert in the tools, they are a global leader in instructional design and educational transformation. We are so lucky to have her vision on our team!💡✨
Please join us in celebrating this amazing achievement! 🎉👏
#GoogleInnovator #VIA26 #GoogleTrainer #GoogleCoach #EdTechLeadership #WeAreD87
🎉 Hey Incoming 6th Graders—It’s Not Too Late to Join the UKNIGHTED Program! 🎉
📣Get ready for the UKNIGHTED Program at BJHS this summer! This amazing program is designed to help incoming 6th-grade students feel comfortable and confident as they begin their new journey at Bloomington Junior High School.
✨ Here's what students will experience:
✅ Explore the BJHS building.
✅ Practice their daily schedule.
✅ Meet teachers, staff, and new friends.
✅ Participate in fun activities!
📆 Dates: August 5th, 6th, OR 7th (students will be assigned ONE date).
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM.
📍 Location: Bloomington Junior High School
💻 RSVP Deadline: June 22
👉 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/fbEoNzPLoo2mz4t68
🚨 Please note: Students must be registered and have their required vaccinations completed before attending. Registration opens July 1st.
We can’t wait to welcome our future 6th graders to BJHS and help them start their next adventure! 🎓
#BJHSUKNIGHTED #Future6thGraders #GetReadyForBJHS #WeAreD87🏫✨
📣Get ready for the UKNIGHTED Program at BJHS this summer! This amazing program is designed to help incoming 6th-grade students feel comfortable and confident as they begin their new journey at Bloomington Junior High School.
✨ Here's what students will experience:
✅ Explore the BJHS building.
✅ Practice their daily schedule.
✅ Meet teachers, staff, and new friends.
✅ Participate in fun activities!
📆 Dates: August 5th, 6th, OR 7th (students will be assigned ONE date).
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM.
📍 Location: Bloomington Junior High School
💻 RSVP Deadline: June 22
👉 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/fbEoNzPLoo2mz4t68
🚨 Please note: Students must be registered and have their required vaccinations completed before attending. Registration opens July 1st.
We can’t wait to welcome our future 6th graders to BJHS and help them start their next adventure! 🎓
#BJHSUKNIGHTED #Future6thGraders #GetReadyForBJHS #WeAreD87🏫✨
🏆 What a Weekend for D87! 🏆
Not only did we celebrate our Class of 2026 as they walked across the stage to graduate, but we also had some incredible D87 sports achievements to cheer for! 🎉
🌟 Girls Track & Field:
BHS Senior Claudia Ifft is the IHSA Class 3A State Champion in the pole vault! She claimed the title with a personal best and new school record vault of 12’ 10”! 🥇🎉
🌟 BJHS Boys Track & Field:
We’ve got two IESA State Champions! 💪
🏅 To'Marion Miller-Stern won the 8th-grade high jump event.
🏅 Teammate T. Branch went away as the 8th-grade pole vault state champ!
Huge congratulations to our state champions! What an unforgettable weekend for D87! 💜💛
#StateChampions #TrackAndField #WeAreD87
Not only did we celebrate our Class of 2026 as they walked across the stage to graduate, but we also had some incredible D87 sports achievements to cheer for! 🎉
🌟 Girls Track & Field:
BHS Senior Claudia Ifft is the IHSA Class 3A State Champion in the pole vault! She claimed the title with a personal best and new school record vault of 12’ 10”! 🥇🎉
🌟 BJHS Boys Track & Field:
We’ve got two IESA State Champions! 💪
🏅 To'Marion Miller-Stern won the 8th-grade high jump event.
🏅 Teammate T. Branch went away as the 8th-grade pole vault state champ!
Huge congratulations to our state champions! What an unforgettable weekend for D87! 💜💛
#StateChampions #TrackAndField #WeAreD87
🎓✨ They Did It! ✨🎓
This past Sunday, we proudly watched our newest graduates walk across the stage and into their bright futures. 🌟
Congratulations to the Class of 2026—we couldn’t be prouder of all you’ve accomplished! Here’s to the next chapter! 🎉💜💛
#BHS2026 #GraduationDay #OnceARaiderAlwaysARaider #WeAreD87
This past Sunday, we proudly watched our newest graduates walk across the stage and into their bright futures. 🌟
Congratulations to the Class of 2026—we couldn’t be prouder of all you’ve accomplished! Here’s to the next chapter! 🎉💜💛
#BHS2026 #GraduationDay #OnceARaiderAlwaysARaider #WeAreD87
