Bloomington Public Schools District 87

🚨 Highlight of the Day: Bloomington Bison's STEM Education Day! What an unforgettable game it was! 🏒 The Bloomington Bison opened their arena for a day of learning and excitement, hosting the first ever STEM Education Day dedicated to students from our area, with many D87 classes joining in. A special shoutout to Stevenson's 4th-grade class, who sang the National Anthem before the puck drop! 🎤🇺🇸 Then, the excitement (and noise level) soared as the kiddos enjoyed the energy of the hockey game! 🥅🎉 A big thank you to the Bloomington Bison for inspiring our students with sports and science! #BloomingtonBison #STEMEducationDay #WeAreD87

🎓 BHS Raiders (juniors) interested in becoming Redbirds caught a glimpse of college life yesterday with a visit to ISU! They explored admissions, campus life, and even enjoyed lunch in a dining hall 🍽️. Here's to big dreams and exciting futures! 🌟 #FutureRedbirds #ISUVisit #CollegeLife #WeAreD87

🎭 Get ready to laugh! Bloomington High School Theatre Department proudly presents 🌟 "Urinetown: The Musical" 🌟 (Yes, you read that right!) 🗓️ Dates: March 6, 7, 8 ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM 📍 Location: BHS Auditorium 💸 Tickets: $10 Adults | $5 Students Set in a water-scarce dystopian future, "Urinetown" is a hilarious satire that follows the hero Bobby Strong as he leads a fight for freedom against a greedy corporation. Filled with catchy songs, sharp humor, and a playful twist on classic musical tropes- it's a must-see show that tackles social injustice and environmental issues. 🎟️ Don't miss the fun- where the stakes are high, the toilets are few, and the fun is endless! Tickets can be purchased at https://bloom.booktix.com/ or at the door!  #UrinetownBHS #BHStheatre HighSchoolMusical #WeAreD87 ¡Prepárate para reír! El Departamento de Teatro de la Escuela Secundaria de Bloomington presenta con orgullo "Urinetown: The Musical" (¡Sí, has leído bien!) 🗓️ Fechas: Jueves 6, Viernes 7 y Sábado 8 de marzo ⏰ Hora: 7:00 p.m. 📍 Lugar: Auditorio de BHS 💸 Valor de la entrada: $10 adultos / $5 estudiantes Ubicada en un futuro distópico con escasez de agua, "Urinetown" es una sátira divertida que sigue al héroe Bobby Strong mientras lidera una lucha por la libertad contra una corporación codiciosa. Lleno de canciones pegadizas, humor agudo y un giro lúdico a los tropos musicales clásicos, es un espectáculo imperdible que aborda la injusticia social y los problemas ambientales. 🎟️ ¡No te pierdas la diversión, donde hay mucho en juego, hay pocos baños y la diversión es infinita! Puedes adquirir tus entradas en la página web: https://bloom.booktix.com/ o en la puerta el día de las funciones. #UrinetownBHS #teatroBHS #musicaldesecundaria #SomosD87

🌟 Are you an employer in the Bloomington/Normal area looking to hire for the summer or beyond? Are you interested in promoting your career to high school students who are not sure what they want to do? Bloomington High School is hosting a Job & Career Fair on Thursday, April 25th and you're invited! 📅 Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:15 AM - 11:15 AM (Setup begins at 7:30 AM) 📍 Location: Bloomington High School, 1202 E Locust St. 🔗 Register for a FREE booth here: https://forms.gle/6ZURsxXKJs8XyZmc8 ✨ ✨ Don’t miss this chance to showcase your business or organization, meet potential future employees, and promote work opportunities to young, eager minds! For any questions or additional information, kindly reach out to hospelhornj@district87.org. #BHSJobFair2025 #BloomingtonNormalJobs #WeAreD87

🎉🤼‍♂️ Victory Alert: BJHS Wrestling Wins at IESA Sectionals! The BJHS Knights showed their power this past Saturday at the IESA Sectional Meet in Jacksonville- claiming the top spot and preparing to make a strong showing at the IESA State Meet this weekend! A huge congratulations to the entire team for their skill, strength, and sportsmanship. Special shoutouts to our Sectional Champs and all our finalists who are STATEBOUND: 🥇 Sectional Champions: C. Bye J. Williams 🥈 2nd Place: A. Carey M. Tutter 🥉 3rd Place: J. Rodriguez V. King 🏅 4th Place: M. Tay J. Ortiz L. Voyles J. Nitza 👏Let's rally behind our Knights as they advance to the State Meet to showcase their "knightly" skills!🛡️🎖️ #BJHSKnights #IESASectionalChamps #OnToState #WrestlingVictory #WeAreD87

As March begins, we look back at the creative end of Black History Month at BHS where classes showcased their creativity in the Black History Month Door Decorating Contest. The theme: Black Health and Wellness 🚪✨. Judges looked for creativity, the insightful incorporation of Pan-African colors, and the educational impact of each entry. All the doors wowed with their creativity and educational themes. Enjoy some of these winning entries! Congratulations to all for bringing the spirit of Black History Month alive at BHS! #BHSBlackHistory #WeAreD87

Did you know? When you shop in other counties, you may already be contributing to their local schools. Many neighboring counties, including Sangamon, Peoria, Champaign, and Macon, have already implemented a dedicated one-cent tax to invest in their schools. Now, McLean County has the opportunity to do the same. If approved, the proposed One-Cent Tax will provide funding for safety upgrades, facility improvements, and property tax relief—ensuring our schools remain competitive and well-equipped to serve over 22,000 students here and across McLean County. Learn more at www.april1cent.info #april1cent #WeAreD87 ¿Sabías que? Cuando haces compras en otros condados, es posible que ya estés contribuyendo a sus escuelas locales. Muchos condados vecinos, incluidos Sangamon, Peoria, Champaign y Macon, ya han implementado un impuesto de un centavo dedicado a invertir en sus escuelas. Ahora, el condado de McLean tiene la oportunidad de hacer lo mismo. Si se aprueba, el impuesto de un centavo propuesto proporcionará fondos para mejoras de seguridad, mejoras de las instalaciones y alivio del impuesto a la propiedad, lo que garantizará que nuestras escuelas sigan siendo competitivas y estén bien equipadas para atender a más de 22,000 estudiantes aquí y en todo el condado de McLean. Obtén más información en la página web: www.april1cent.info #1centavoenabril #SomosD87

🏐🌸Last night BJHS celebrated their 8th grade volleyball team and honoured the memory of their team manager, Armoni Bennett, whose life was taken too soon. The team, joined by their families, presented flowers to Armoni's father, who attended the event. The gym was a sea of pink, Armoni's favorite color, in a tribute to his vibrant life. Rather than observing a moment of silence, a moment of unity was observed — encouraging everyone to greet or hug someone nearby, embodying Armoni's spirit of friendship and connection with everyone he met. Sayings like " LLA (Live Like Armoni)," "Armoni Strong," and "Forever 13" were shared, while "Fly High Armoni" served as a reminder of his enduring spirit. The night was about more than volleyball; it was about unity, respect, and the lasting impact of Armoni. In his honor, the 8th grade girls claimed victory. This one was for you, Armoni. 🌟🌸 #BJHSVolleyball #WeAreD87

👑✨ Royal Invitation: The BHS Drama Club proudly presents the Royal Princess Tea Party! If you know of a little princess or prince who would love this fun and magical event, be sure to mark your calendars for April 26th & 27th! Get your tickets at https://bloom.booktix.com/dept/main/e/TEA25 before they sell out to ensure your spot at the most enchanting event of the year. Don't miss out on this fairy-tale experience - it's going to be legendary! 👑✨ #BHSRoyalTeaParty #BHSdramaclub #PrincessParty #EnchantedAfternoon #WeAreD87 👑✨ Invitación real: El club de teatro de la escuela BHS presenta con orgullo la ¡Fiesta del té de la princesa real! Si conoces a una princesa o príncipe al que le encantaría este divertido y mágico evento, ¡asegúrate de marcar tu calendario para los días 26 y 27 de abril! Compra tus entradas en el siguiente enlace: https://bloom.booktix.com/dept/main/e/TEA25 antes de que se agoten para asegurar tu lugar en el evento más encantador del año. No te pierdas esta experiencia de cuento de hadas: ¡será legendaria! 👑✨ #FiestadeltérealBHS #clubdeteatroBHS #Fiestadelaprincesa #tardeencantada #SomosD87

🎶🎻The Pratt Music Foundation is now OPEN for piano & string scholarship applications for students in grades 2-12! 🌟 Selected scholars will receive full tuition for a year, including summer lessons, free sheet music, and possibly even a low-cost instrument loan. 🎷🎻 🔗 Apply here by May 1st for a chance to win a full-year scholarship: Apply Now! Don't miss out on transforming your musical passion into skill. 🎹🎵 #MusicScholarships #PrattFoundation #WeAreD87

🚑🩺 Next week marks the launch of the Junior Health Science Academy (JHSA) at BJHS, presented by the Black Nurses of Central Illinois! We're excited to see our students embark on this journey into the world of healthcare. 🏥💡 Last semester, JHSA participants gained invaluable nursing and emergency medical skills that ignited their passions for careers in nursing and other medical fields. We're eager to see what this new group will achieve! Stay tuned for updates and highlights from this inspiring program. The future looks bright for these budding healthcare professionals! 🌟📚 #BJHS #JHSA #FutureNurses #MedicalSkills #HealthScienceAcademy #WeAreD87

🍽️🏆Last night BHS hosted a special recognition dinner for the 2025 Illinois State Scholars! This prestigious honor comes from their exceptional performance on nationally normed tests and class ranks at the end of their junior year, placing them in the top 10% of students statewide. 🌟 Congratulations to each scholar for your outstanding achievements! The BHS and D87 family is incredibly proud and we can't wait to see the great things you'll accomplish in the future. Keep shining, scholars! 🎓✨ #BHSExcellence #IllinoisStateScholars #FutureLeaders #WeAreD87 🍽️🏆Anoche, la escuela BHS organizó una cena de reconocimiento especial para los estudiantes del estado de Illinois de 2025. Este prestigioso honor se debe a su desempeño excepcional en las pruebas estandarizadas a nivel nacional y en los rangos de clase al final de su tercer año, lo que los ubica en el 10 % superior de los estudiantes a nivel estatal.🌟 ¡Felicitaciones a cada estudiante por sus destacados logros! La familia de BHS y D87 está increíblemente orgullosa y estamos ansiosos por ver las grandes cosas que lograrán en el futuro. ¡Sigan brillando, estudiantes! 🎓✨ #excelenciaBHS #becariosdelestadodeIllinois #futuroslíderes #SomosD87

Find out how the proposed 1-cent sales tax this April can improve our schools and benefit McLean County students. Watch now for important details! https://youtu.be/hsQLgQpF9Zk?si=TXQlWoBtJ2bkizBB #DidYouKnow #1CentTax #LearnMore #WeAreD87

🚀🐯Last week the Challenger Space Center welcomed Stevenson 5th-graders to explore this world and beyond in a special space mission! From STEM activities to mission control and finally outer space- the Tigers had an out-of-this-world experience, all the while using their STEM skills to successfully complete the mission!🛰️💫 #StevensonTigers #ChallengerSpaceCenter #STEMEducation #WeAreD87 🚀🐯El Centro Espacial “Challenger” dio la bienvenida a los estudiantes de 5.º grado de la escuela Stevenson para explorar este mundo y más allá en una misión especial. Desde actividades “STEM” en ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas; hasta control de misión y, finalmente el espacio exterior: los Tigers vivieron una experiencia fuera de este mundo ¡mientras usaban sus habilidades STEM para completar con éxito la misión! 🛰️💫 #TigresStevenson #centroespacialChallenger #educacionSTEM #SomosD87

🚨🏊‍♂️ Statebound Alert! 🌊🎉 Big shoutout to BHS's very own Elijah Metz who smashed his Personal Record at the sectional meet, earning himself a spot at the State Finals this Friday! 🏅💪 Dive into success, Elijah! And ... Elijah’s dive coach, Donna Jenkins, has been named Dive Coach of the Year! 🏆👏 Wishing Elijah and Coach Jenkins all the best as they make waves at State! 🌟🍀 #BHSpride #Statebound #DivingExcellence #CoachOfTheYear #GoElijah #WeAreD87

🏆 🍎This week, the Illinois State Board of Education released the 2025 Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awardees and we’re thrilled to share that several D87 educators have made the list! A huge round of applause to: Brie Hoepner from Sarah Raymond for the Award of Special Recognition 🌟 Jessica Lozano from Stevenson for the Award of Meritorious Service 🏅 Joy Searby from Irving for the Award of Excellence 🏆 Michelle Stalter from Sarah Raymond for the Award of Excellence 🏆 Noah Tang from BHS for the Award of Excellence 🏆 Congratulations to all- we are incredibly proud of your well-deserved recognition from the Illinois State Board of Education! #ExcellenceInEducation #TeacherAwards #IllinoisStateBoardOfEducation #ThoseWhoExcel #WeAreD87 🏆 🍎Esta semana, la Junta de Educación del Estado de Illinois publicó los ganadores del premio “Los sobresalientes y el maestro del año 2025”; y estamos encantados de compartir que varios educadores del Distrito 87 han llegado a la lista. Un gran aplauso para: Brie Hoepner de Sarah Raymond por el premio de reconocimiento especial 🌟 Jessica Lozano de Stevenson por el premio al servicio meritorio 🏅 Joy Searby de Irving por el premio a la excelencia 🏆 Michelle Stalter de Sarah Raymond por el premio a la excelencia 🏆 Noah Tang de BHS por el premio a la excelencia 🏆 Felicitaciones a todos: ¡estamos increíblemente orgullosos de su merecido reconocimiento por parte de la Junta de Educación del Estado de Illinois! #excelenciaeneducacion #premiosamaestros #ConsejodeEducacióndeIllinois #aquellosquesobresalen #SomosD8

📚✨ Celebrating the 2nd Annual D9 Day in D87! 🌟💼 Today was all about community and learning! The Divine 9 fraternities and sororities made a memorable impact during the 2nd Annual D9 Day! Volunteers read to students at Washington School and spoke about their organizations and the history of the divine 9. At BJHS, staff who are part of a Divine 9 fraternity or sorority talked with students during lunch, sharing insights about their experiences, and even put on a spontaneous step show! BHS students weren't left out of the Divine 9 experience; volunteers hosted tables, engaging in meaningful conversations about the organizations, college life, and the importance of higher education. A huge thanks to our Divine 9 volunteers and staff for giving back and making a difference! #D9inD87 #Divine9 #BlackHistoryMonth #WeAreD87

🚀🌌 Katie Miglin, 8th-grade LBS1 teacher at BJHS, and her program assistant, Stacey Evans, launched an out-of-this-world educational experience for their students! To spark student excitement about writing using the CER method (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning), they transformed the classroom into a space station, complete with personalized lanyards for each student. It's not just about teaching- it's about creating a universe of possibilities for their students! 🛸💫 #EducationalInnovation #ScienceEducation #CreativeTeaching #BJHSKnights #WeAreD87

🌟🏒The young men from Irving's ELEVATE program recently got a front-row seat to the Bloomington Bison's practice! ELEVATE is about respect, determination, and growth, and watching the Bison was a perfect real-life lesson in perseverance and teamwork. Big thanks to the Bloomington Bison for the inspiration to these Mustangs!🌟🏒 #IrvingElevate #BloomingtonBison #Teamwork #WeAreD87

👏 Hats off to Stevenson's 4th graders! They gave fantastic performances in their Black History Reader's Theater, showcasing the lives of Barack Obama, Simone Biles, Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Jackie Robinson. It was a journey through history and they did an amazing job- well done, 4th-grade Tigers!👏 #BlackHistoryMonth #ReadersTheater #StevensonTigers #WeAreD87