🗓️ Online registration for Bloomington Public Schools District 87 opens July 1!
Need a little help? We're here for you! D87 staff will be available throughout July to assist families with registration.
📍 Registration Help Available:
🏢 District 87 Office (300 E. Monroe St.)
• Self-serve registration stations available Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. throughout July
• Extended evening hours: July 6 & July 21 | 4:00-7:00 p.m.
• Spanish assistance available
📍 Community Registration Help
🐘 Miller Park Zoo – July 2 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (come register your student and get a free entry into the zoo!)
🍎 During the Free Summer Lunch Program:
• July 6 – Stevenson | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• July 7 – Sheridan | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• July 8 – Irving | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• July 9 – Bloomington High School | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• July 10 – Miller Park | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
🏫 Irving School – July 20-23 & July 27-30 | 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Don't wait until the last minute—register early and make sure your student is ready for the first day of school! 🎒✏️
#SchoolReady #D87Registration #WeAreD87
Today, BHS incoming 9th-graders kicked off their high school journeys in this weeklong program designed to give them a head start as BHS's newest Raiders! 💜💛💜💛
Principal Moore opened Raiders 101 with some helpful advice for high school success, and then students were introduced to BHS's newest assistant principals (welcome aboard, Hannah Boston and Eduardo Pimentel)!
From enjoying refreshing drinks from the visiting drink cart to potting plants, Day 1 was packed with fun and exciting activities! 🪴🥤
Stay tuned for more updates as these future Raiders dive into the rest of the week!
#Raiders101 #BHSFamily #OnceARaiderAlwaysARaider #WeAreD87
Abigail completed her degree in Technology and Engineering Education at Illinois State University. She chose a career in teaching because she loves helping students develop problem-solving skills through design, drafting, and building experiences.
Abigail was drawn to D87 because of its strong support for teachers and its commitment to providing students with meaningful, future-ready learning experiences. This year, she’s especially excited to see her students develop their skills and bring their ideas to life through creative, hands-on projects.
Fun facts about Abigail: she enjoys woodworking, crafting, hiking, and spending time outdoors. She loves staying active and working on projects that let her design and build things.
Welcome to D87 and BHS, Abigail! We’re so excited to see the impact you’ll make with your students in the classroom and beyond! 💜
#WelcomeToD87 #WeAreD87
The Raiders competed at the National Speech & Debate Association National Tournament in Richmond, Virginia, this past June for the 10th consecutive year! 💪
Special shoutouts:
🏆 Gean Carter advanced to the semifinals in Original Spoken Word!
🌟 Issaria Jacobs and Jack Eddleman made their debut appearances at Nationals!
We’re so proud of our Raiders for representing BHS at Nationals! 👏 #BHSSpeechAndDebate #WeAreD87
Wishing all of our D87 community a safe and joyful Independence Day! May your day be filled with celebration, connection, and plenty of red, white, and blue! ❤️🤍💙
#Happy4thOfJuly #WeAreD87
We'll be back next week to assist with registration needs! 📝
Don't forget to check out one of our mobile stops next week — see attached flyers for details.
Thank you, and have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend! 🌟
Jessica will be teaching freshman and junior English at BHS! 📚✏️ Her journey to teaching started in 9th grade, but she took a unique path—earning a master’s degree from Illinois State University and spending five years working in higher education before reigniting her love for teaching. After earning her teaching license, Jessica is now entering her fourth year as a teacher, excited to focus fully on her students and the BHS community.
Jessica fell in love with Bloomington-Normal during her time at ISU and is excited to join the D87 community! She’s looking forward to building relationships with students and colleagues and supporting athletic and afterschool activities throughout the year.
Outside of work, Jessica enjoys creating art, listening to Taylor Swift 🎶, watching Cubs games ⚾, exploring trails, and grabbing a smoothie bowl from Nautical Bowls. She recently moved to Bloomington with her boyfriend, Brady, and her two cats, Beatrice and Meredith.
Welcome to BHS, Jessica! We’re so happy to have you as part of the D87 and Raider family! 💜
#WelcomeToD87 #WeAreD87
🎉📚 It's Time to Register for the 2026-27 School Year! 📚🎉
Don't wait—register today! 📝✨ Log into your Skyward account or head to 👉 https://www.district87.org/o/bps/page/registration to get started.
Let’s make it another amazing year together in #D87! 🙌
📢Share with your fellow D87 families to spread the word! 💜💛
#RegisterNow #WeAreD87
Alayna will be joining the Oakland Owls in August as a Special Education LBS1 teacher!
Her journey into teaching started back in high school while coaching K–2 cheerleading. She loved working with young kids and knew she wanted to teach more than just cheer. She was also inspired by her aunt, a teacher whose stories about her students encouraged Alayna to follow in her footsteps.
Alayna's journey to D87: as a freshman at ISU, she had a professor who taught in D87 and spoke very highly of the district. Alayna then completed her clinicals at Stevenson and Washington, and also served as a substitute teacher in D87 throughout college. After all of those experiences, she couldn’t imagine teaching anywhere else!
This year, Alayna is most looking forward to making strong connections with her students and helping foster a lifelong love of learning.
A few fun facts: Alayna has a dog named Astro, loves to spend her spare time reading, and is getting married this summer!
Welcome to Oakland, Alayna! We’re excited to see the impact you’ll make with our Owls! 🦉💚
#WelcomeToTheD87Family #WeAreD87
🌟 New Staff Highlight!
Today, we are happy to welcome Tori Hodge to the D87 family! Tori will be joining the Stevenson Tigers as a new 1st-grade teacher! 🐯📚
Tori is passionate about creating educational opportunities and lasting memories for her students. She’s dedicated to helping each and every student reach their personal goals and succeed in their own unique way.
What drew Tori to District 87? She immediately felt the welcoming, tight-knit community and could see how deeply the district values students and their education (we concur, Tori!).
This year, Tori is looking forward to meeting her very first group of students, making incredible memories with them, and bringing learning to life in creative and engaging ways!
A little about Tori: She loves going on walks, exploring new foods and coffee shops ☕🍴, and her favorite color is pink! 💖
Welcome to Stevenson and D87, Tori! We’re so excited for you and know you’ll make an incredible impact on your students!
#WelcomeToD87 #WeAreD87
Halle will be joining the BJHS Knights as the new 7th-grade math teacher! 📐 Last year, Halle was attending Illinois State University while also tutoring her peers in college mathematics—fueling her passion for teaching and helping others succeed.
Halle chose teaching because she loves working with young kids and wants to be a consistent source of support during a time in their lives when things can feel overwhelming. She’s committed to making a difference, even if it means helping just one student feel less alone or more confident.
Having already fallen in love with the supportive atmosphere of BJHS and the D87 community, Halle is excited to decorate her classroom, connect with staff, and meet her students this year!
A few fun facts about Halle: her favorite book and movie is Coraline, she enjoys reading and crocheting 📖🧶, and she loves playing pickleball! 🏓
Welcome to the D87 and Knights family, Halle! Your enthusiasm for teaching is sure to make a lasting impact! 💜
#WelcomeToTheD87Family #WeAreD87
☀️ Summer is here, but it's never too early to start prepping for the new school year!
🛑 Illinois law requires physical exams and up-to-date immunizations for students entering:
✅ Kindergarten
✅ 6th Grade
✅ 9th Grade
These health forms must be submitted by the first day of school! We are happy to partner with Chestnut and Carle to help ensure your student is ready for school in August!
📅 Back-to-School Physical & Immunization Clinics
👉 Chestnut Wellness Fair
📍 Chestnut Family Health Center, 702 W. Chestnut St., Bloomington, IL
📆 July 21, 2026 | ⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
⚡ Walk-ins welcome but appointments recommended.
👉 McLean Mobile Health Services Events
📍 Western Avenue Community Center, 600 N Western Ave, Bloomington, IL
📆 August 7, 2026 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📆 August 8, 2026 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
⚡ Schedule appointments via mcleanmobilehealth@carle.com or 309-604-9688.
Appointments fill up; book your student's appointment today!
#BackToSchoolPhysicals #CommunityPartners #WeAreD87
📢 Be sure to stay tuned to D87 socials—we’ll be sharing more introductions and staff profiles soon!
Welcome to the D87 family! 💜💛💜💛
#D87Family #WelcomeAboard #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
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
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
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 🌦️🚌
