Bloomington Public Schools District 87

🏫 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

9 days ago, District 87

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ STATE BOUND! 💜💛
The BHS Girls Cross Country team is heading to the IHSA State Finals! 🎉
The Lady Raiders secured their spot at the IHSA State Finals with an impressive 3rd-place team finish at the Sectional in Metamora!
🏅 L. Hulsing led the way with a 3rd-place overall finish, while teammate J. Skeate earned a top-20 finish, placing 18th!

But the Raiders aren't done yet! 👏
🏃 BHS sophomore E. Hartman is also STATE BOUND after finishing 6th overall in the boys' race!

Congratulations to ALL our Raider runners! Best of luck at STATE! Let's go, Raiders! 💜💛

#StateBound #BHSCrossCountry #D87United #WeAreD87

about 22 hours ago, District 87

Seven students in matching black shirts and pants under a tent with "Bloomington" printed on it.

Two people standing in a field with medals, one in purple and one in black.

🎨👻 Creativity on Parade at Irving! 🎃
Last Friday, Mrs. Brinker’s art students showed off their creativity with a Halloween Art Parade!
The Mustangs put their imaginations to work, creating some awesome costumes and masks made entirely out of PAPER! ✂️🖍️
What a fun way to showcase their artistic talents and celebrate Halloween! Let's give a BIG round of applause to these creative Mustangs! 👏🎨

#IrvingMustangs #D87United #WeAreD87

1 day ago, District 87

Adult holding colorful banner with text, smiling, on sidewalk with children in costumes.

Group of students in costumes walk down a sidewalk; one wears a hot dog bag, another a Coca-Cola bag.

Kids in front of school with signs on their chests reading "Pepsi" and "Pepsi Mountain Dew".

Sidewalk with people in costumes; one has a cardboard box with a face hole. Nearby, a sign reads "Element."

Several children in costume walking on a sidewalk, one holding a hot dog costume, others carrying red cups.

Children in costumes stand on a sidewalk. One holds a paper bag mask. Trees, parked cars, and buildings in background.

Several children wearing paper masks hold signs. Trees, a sidewalk, and a building are in the background.

Two boys in costumes outside. One wearing black, the other red. They hold cardboard bags with painted designs.

A woman in a skull vest and mask stands in front of the Irving Elementary School sign.

Child wearing a blue sweater holds up a homemade sword as they walk down a sidewalk.

💜Celebrating Culture & Inclusion at BJHS!
When 7th-grade student monitor Skye Tutter began decorating the hallways for Halloween, someone suggested including decorations for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)—and Skye didn’t hesitate!
With input from bilingual students, Skye decorated the hallway to celebrate Día de los Muertos🩻.

It’s the little things that make a BIG difference! Skye's work is an awesome example of how our D87 staff go above and beyond to make sure every student feels valued and included.
Thank you, Skye, for taking the time to learn about and celebrate the cultures that make our schools so special!

Now THIS is #D87UnitedInCulture! 💜💛

#D87United #D87UnitedInCulture #WeAreD87

2 days ago, District 87

A woman stands in a hallway decorated for Dia de los Muertos with colorful wall art and a sign.

A white wall with a skeleton made of green plastic and an orange skull with white flowers.

A wall with a skeleton, skull stickers, and tombstone cutouts. The skeleton is hanging.

🕶️🎤 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

4 days ago, District 87

A group of people in formal attire, masks, and costumes pose in a room with wooden walls.

Nine people in suits and sunglasses sit around a table with food and drink in a cafeteria.

Four people in suits and sunglasses pose in a room; one crouches, one holds a globe.

Two people in suits and sunglasses stand close together. One is taller, the other shorter. Behind them is a whiteboard and a sink.

Two people wearing costumes and sunglasses stand in front of yellow lockers in a school hallway.

Two men wearing white lab coats and sunglasses with mustaches pose in front of lockers.

Two men dressed in white shirts, bow ties, and sunglasses stand in a hallway, posing for a photo.

🎃👻 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

4 days ago, District 87

Five people in costumes stand in front of an open van; three hold buckets of candy.

Several people, some in costumes, stand outside near a car with a banner. They hold bags and buckets.

Two people stand by a car; a boy in a red costume and a woman in pink with pig ears.

Group of adults in Halloween costumes standing next to a vehicle. Leaves on the ground.

A group of people with children at an event. Adults help children take candy from a decorated vehicle.

A young girl in a clown costume stands in the middle of a crowd of children.

Three people in costumes standing near a Toy Story banner. One adult is crouching beside a child.

A child in a mask walks with others in a parking lot. They hold a red object.

A woman and a girl in costumes stand near a decorated booth with a person in a crayon costume.

Two young children smiling, one in costume holding a pumpkin, other with hat and sunglasses.

🐦🦉 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

5 days ago, District 87

Four adults and a child on a basketball court. Four people in red shirts and black pants, one holding the hand of a child.

Adults and children in red shirts stand in a circle on a field with a grassy background.

A group of children and adults playing a game outdoors. Some children are running and holding a ball.

A man guides a child running in a circle on a basketball court with a hoop in the background.

Four children play on a basketball court with one person in blue chasing another in red.

Adults and children in red shirts and shorts in a parking lot. Trees and houses in the background.

People play kickball on a basketball court. A person in red stands behind a child in white.

🦎🐢 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

5 days ago, District 87

A boy in red holding a small animal while a person holds it out. Behind him, others watch.

Person holds animal as girl with curly hair and blue shirt stands nearby. Others sit or stand behind.

A young boy in a gray shirt pointing at a snake held by an adult. Behind, a girl in purple sits at a table.

Adult holds reptile in hand while seated child in purple shirt watches. Other children and adults in room.

Students in a classroom with arms raised and others seated, near a bulletin board, clock, and storage cabinets.

A person with a tattoo holds a snake in front of a seated student raising a hand.

Adult holds a reptile in both hands, and a child reaches out to touch the reptile.

Group of students in chairs, one child clapping, with a man standing in front, explaining with hand gestures.

A man in a blue shirt and brown shorts stands in front of seated students in a classroom.

✨ 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

6 days ago, District 87

🎲🎉 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

6 days ago, District 87

🌟💜 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

7 days ago, District 87

🎃👻 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

11 days ago, District 87

💜💛 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

11 days ago, District 87

School principal graphic with names of principals

🥁🎶 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

12 days ago, District 87

BHS Marching Raiders Parade Through the halls

🏈🔥 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

13 days ago, District 87

🐐🐥 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

13 days ago, District 87

⭕📚 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

14 days ago, District 87

🌎🎉 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

14 days ago, District 87

🏆💜💛 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

15 days ago, District 87

🏃‍♀️🏅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

16 days ago, District 87

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