Bloomington Public Schools District 87

IAR Countdown to Success! ⏰📚 Mindful Monday: Show Up & Shine 🌅 Tomorrow's the big day! This #MindfulMonday, let's remember to support each other as we prepare to Show Up and Shine. Together, we can face anything. 💪🌟 #ShowUpAndShine #ShowWhatYouKnow #WeAreD87

🚨 Attention BHS Students: ACT / Pre-ACT Testing is Coming! 🚨 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, April 9th - don't forget! 🕢 Start: Arrive at the usual time - 7:30 AM 🕐 End: Early release - school's out at 1:00 PM 🎓 Note to Seniors: If you completed the SAT last year, enjoy a day off - you do not need to attend! Gear up for success, Raiders! Rest up and come ready to conquer! #BHSTesting #ACTTesting #WeAreD87

👏 We're excited to celebrate two outstanding educators from our D87 family for their recent recognition from the ISU College of Education! 🏆 Lauren Butts from BHS has been honored with the Excellence in Teaching Award! 🏆 Tina Thomas from Stevenson was named a recipient of the Teacher Legacy Award! We couldn't be prouder to have such exceptional talents among us. Kudos to Lauren and Tina for setting such a high standard of excellence and making a difference every day. #TeachingExcellence #TeacherLegacy #EducationalLeaders #WeAreD87 👏 ¡Nos emociona celebrar a dos educadoras excepcionales de nuestra familia D87 por su reciente reconocimiento de la Facultad de Educación de ISU! 🏆 ¡Lauren Butts de BHS recibió el Premio a la Excelencia Docente! 🏆 ¡Tina Thomas de Stevenson recibió el Premio al Legado Docente! No podríamos estar más orgullosos de contar con talentos tan excepcionales entre nosotros. Felicitaciones a Lauren y Tina por establecer un estándar de excelencia tan alto y marcar la diferencia cada día. #ExcelenciaDocente #LegadoDocente #LíderesEducativos #SomosD87

📅✨ Reminder: Kindergarten Information Night at D87 - April 15th, 4-6 PM ✨🍎 Don't forget to mark your calendars for an informative all about kindergarten! 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, April 15th ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM 🏫 Location: All D87 Elementary Schools If your little one is turning 5 before September 1st, they are eligible for kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year! 📘🖍️ This is a perfect opportunity to: Meet the teachers 👩‍🏫 Explore the school 🏢 Get answers to all your questions ❓ For more information, please call your student's future school. 📞 #FutureKindergartners. See you there!🌟 #D87KindergartenInfoNight #WeAreD87 📅✨ Recordatorio: Noche informativa sobre kindergarten en el D87 - 15 de abril, de 4:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m. ✨🍎 ¡Anoten en sus calendarios la sesión informativa sobre inscripción de kindergarten, período 2025-2026! 🗓️ Fecha: Martes, 15 de abril de 2025 ⏰ Hora: de 4:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m. 🏫 Ubicación: En cada una de las escuelas primarias del Distrito 87 (Bent, Irving, Oakland, Stevenson, Sheridan, Washington) Si su hijo cumple 5 años antes del 1 de septiembre de 2025, ¡puede ingresar al kinder para el año escolar 2025-2026! 📘🖍️ Esta es la oportunidad perfecta para: Conocer a los maestros 👩‍🏫 Explorar la escuela 🏢 Responder a todas sus preguntas ❓ Para más información, llamen a la futura escuela de su hijo:📞 Bent Elementary School: 1-309-828-4315 Oakland Elementary School: 1-309-662-4302 Stevenson Elementary School: 1-309-663-2352 Irving Elementary School: 1-309-827-8091 Sheridan Elementary School: 1-309-828-2359 Washington Elementary School: 1-309-829-7034 #futurosestudiantesdekindergarten ¡Nos vemos allí!🌟 #nochedekindergartenD87 #SomosD87

IAR Countdown to Success! ⏰📚 Weekend Challenge: Play & Learn 🎨 Challenge time! This weekend, engage in activities that keep your brain sharp AND ensure you have fun. Whether it's playing games, exploring quizzes, or getting creative with art, let's make learning enjoyable. 🎲🎨 #WeekendChallenge #ShowWhatYouKnow #WeAreD87

As the IAR testing window quickly approaches, BJHS has “kick”-started the excitement with some #ShowWhatYouKnow motivational assemblies (complete with some fun games involving shoes, read on to see why)!🌟 To make this testing season even more exciting, BJHS is giving students an extra reason to #ShowUpandShine every day! 👟 April Attendance Booster: Aim for 95% attendance with no tardies to win a gift card for some new kicks at Finish Line! One lucky winner per grade level! 👣 Stay focused, show up every day, and shine bright, Knights!💪📚 #IARReady #AttendanceMatters #ShowWhatYouKnow #WeAreD87 Con la llegada de las pruebas IAR, BJHS ha animado a los estudiantes con asambleas motivacionales #muestraloquesabes (¡con divertidos juegos que involucran los zapatos! ¡sigue leyendo para saber por qué!)🌟 Para que esta temporada de pruebas sea aún más emocionante, ¡BJHS les da a los estudiantes una razón extra para #presentateybrilla cada día! 👟 Impulso de Asistencia de Abril: ¡Aspira a un 95% de asistencia sin tardanzas para ganar una tarjeta de regalo para zapatos nuevos en la Línea Final! ¡Un afortunado ganador por grado! 👣 ¡Manténganse enfocados, asistan todos los días y brillen con luz propia, Caballeros! 💪📚 #ListosIAR #laasistenciaimporta #muestraloquesabes #SomosD87

IAR Countdown to Success! ⏰📚 Fun Fact Friday: Early to Bed 🌜 Did you know? A good night's sleep is crucial for memory and focus. 🛌💤 This #FunFactFriday, remember: early to bed, early to rise, makes a mind healthy, wealthy, and wise. 🌟 #SleepIsKey #ShowWhatYouKnow #WeAreD87

📚✨**Happy National School Librarian Day from D87!**✨📚 Today, we shine a spotlight on the heroes among the bookshelves - our incredible librarians and media specialists! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay With patience and wisdom, they work to ensure every student has the resources they need to thrive, making our libraries hubs of discovery for all students! 🌈🔍 Thank a D87 librarian and media specialist today- their dedication lights up the path to success for every student. ✨🍎 #ThankYouLibrarians #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay #WeAreD87 📚✨**¡Feliz Día Nacional del Bibliotecario Escolar de parte del Distrito 87!**✨📚 Hoy, destacamos a los héroes entre las estanterías: ¡nuestros increíbles bibliotecarios y especialistas en medios! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ #DíaNacionalDelBibliotecarioEducativo Con paciencia y sabiduría, trabajan para garantizar que cada estudiante tenga los recursos necesarios para prosperar, ¡haciendo de nuestras bibliotecas un centro de descubrimiento para todos los estudiantes! 🌈🔍 Este día démosles las gracias a un bibliotecario y especialista en medios del D87: su dedicación ilumina el camino al éxito de cada estudiante. ✨🍎 #graciasbibliotecarios #DíaNacionalDelBibliotecarioEducativo #SomosD87

IAR Countdown to Success! ⏰📚 Test Your Best Thursday: Unwind 🌿 Pre-test jitters are normal, but let's tackle them head-on this #TestYourBestThursday. Take time to relax and unwind. A calm mind is a sharp mind. 📚✨ #RelaxAndUnwind #ShowWhatYouKnow #WeAreD87

Know any youths passionate about technology? Are they ready to demonstrate their skills or eager to learn from their savvy peers? REGISTER TODAY for the 2025 Students Involved in Technology (SIT) Conference on APRIL 26, 2025! The SIT Conference is back, celebrating 25 years of student-driven innovation and learning! 🎉👨‍💻👩‍💻 🤖 From Stop Motion to 3D Printing and E-Sports, students from all over showcase their technological prowess in an environment that's by and for the youth. It's not just a conference - it's a festival of future possibilities! 🌟 There's STILL TIME TO REGISTER! 📣 Registration Info: 🗓️ Ends: April 11, 2025 💼 Free for District 87 students & children of District 87 staff members 🌍 $15 for students outside District 87 Register at: 🌐 sitconference.org Whether you're part of D87 or on the outside looking in, this is your chance to leap into a world of creativity and tech. 😎👕 #SIT2025 #Celebrating25Years #STEMEducation #WeAreD87

✅ Update: D87 Community Weather Alert ✅ We are beginning the process of safely reloading the students onto the D87 buses. Service is resuming with a focus on ensuring that every student returns home securely and as promptly as possible given the circumstances. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this weather event. We are committed to the continued safety of our students as we transition back to our normal transportation schedule.

We are excited to announce that the One-Cent Referendum has passed! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who stayed informed, got involved, and cast their vote. Your support and engagement have been invaluable, and this positive result is a big step forward for our schools and community! (Election results are unofficial until certified) #ThankYou #WeAreD87

IAR Countdown to Success! ⏰📚 Workout Wednesday: Get Moving! 🏃‍♂️ Energy levels low? Mood a bit off? This #WorkoutWednesday, let's get active! Physical activity can boost your energy and improve your mood, setting you up for success. 💖🏋️‍♀️ #GetActive #ShowWhatYouKnow #WeAreD87

🎉🌟 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day from D87! 🌟🎉 Today, we shine a spotlight on the incredible paraprofessionals in our D87 family. Your dedication, hard work, and compassion do not go unnoticed. You are the unsung heroes in our classrooms, providing invaluable support to our students and teachers every single day - and your contributions are a vital part of our educational community. 🍏✨ On behalf of everyone at D87, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to all our paraprofessionals. You make our schools better, our students happier, and our future brighter. Here's to you and the incredible difference you make. 👏💐 #ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay #ThankYouParapros #WeAreD87

🚨 Due to the unexpected storm, all D87 buses have been rerouted to the nearest buildings for safety. All students on board are currently sheltering in place under the supervision of our dedicated staff. Please be assured that the safety of our students is our top priority during this time. We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates on when it is safe to resume service and return students home. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Stay safe!

🎨🌟 Celebrating Autism Awareness Month this April with a colorful display along Constitution Trail, which includes the artwork of Oakland students! The Owls helped create the beautifully painted birdhouses that line the trail in art class. 🕊️🖌️ The birdhouses were donated by Autism McLean to be painted and displayed as part of their display along the trail for Autism Awareness Month. 🗺️ Where to view: Between Empire & Emerson along the Constitution Trail. A perfect reason for a springtime walk! 🌷 This was a wonderful opportunity for the Oakland Owls to enjoy creativity, community, and support an important cause all at once! #ArtForAwareness #AutismAwarenessMonth #WeAreD87 🎨🌟 Este abril, celebramos el Mes de la Concientización sobre el Autismo con una colorida exhibición a lo largo del sendero Constitución, ¡que incluye obras de arte de los estudiantes de la escuela primaria Oakland! Los Búhos ayudaron a crear las casitas para pájaros bellamente pintadas que bordean el sendero. 🕊️🖌️ Las casitas para pájaros fueron donadas por “Autism McLean” para ser pintadas y exhibidas como parte de su exposición a lo largo del sendero durante el Mes de la Concientización sobre el Autismo. 🗺️ Dónde verlas: a lo largo del sendero Constitución, entre las Calles Empire E y Emerson E. ¡Una excusa perfecta para un paseo primaveral! 🌷 ¡Esta fue una maravillosa oportunidad para que los Búhos de Oakland disfrutaran de la creatividad, la comunidad y apoyarán una causa importante, todo a la vez!

IAR Countdown to Success! ⏰📚 Tip Tuesday: Fuel Your Brain 🍏 Your brain is a powerhouse, and it needs the right fuel to thrive! 🧠💪 This #TipTuesday, let's focus on healthy eating. Choose foods that boost brain power and prepare you for success. 🥗🍓 #FuelYourBrain #ShowWhatYouKnow #WeAreD87

Countdown to Success: One Week To Go to the IAR! ⏰📚 Attention, Students, and Families! With just one week left until test time, we're here to remind you that every day is an opportunity to prepare and shine. This week, let's focus on studying, resting, healthy eating, and squeezing in a little bit of fun. 🍎📖😊 Stay tuned for daily tips and encouragement! 💪✨ #CountdownToSuccess #ShowWhatYouKnow #WeAreD87

🏡✨ Property Tax Relief Through the One-Cent Tax ✨🏡 Did you know? The proposed one-cent tax will help reduce the financial burden on property owners in McLean County by spreading the responsibility across the entire community, including visitors to McLean County. 💼🌍 How will this happen? 👥 Visitors Contribute: Approximately 35% of purchases in McLean County are made by people who do not live here. This means visitors will help fund local schools, easing the burden on property taxpayers. 🛒🌐 💸 Tax Abatement: D87 is committed to abating one-third of the revenue from this tax to reduce property tax rates for the next five years. 🏠💰 👉 Learn more about how this referendum can make a difference by visiting our webpage www.april1cent.info! #april1cent #WeAreD8

Hello D87 Family, We want to remind you that Election Day is Tuesday, April 1, and as it approaches, District 87 and school districts across McLean County are reminding residents to cast their ballot. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1 and early voting is available leading up to Election Day.  McLean County has two separate election jurisdictions: The McLean County Clerk’s Office handles elections for all areas except the City of Bloomington.  Early voting available at the McLean County Clerk’s Office on: Saturday, March 29: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, March 30: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Monday, March 31: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 - Election Day - Vote 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at your designated polling location. For more information, including polling place details, visit McLean County Elections or contact them at 309-888-5899 or countyclerk@mcleancountyil.gov. Voting in the City of Bloomington is managed by the Bloomington Election Commission.  Early voting available at Bloomington Election Commission on: Saturday, March 29: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, March 30: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Monday, March 31: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 - Election Day - Vote 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at your designated polling location. For more information, including polling place details, visit Bloomington Election Commission or contact them at 309-888-5136 or becvote@bloomingtonelectionsil.gov. On Election Day, voters in McLean County will decide on a proposed County Schools Facility Tax (commonly known as a “one-cent tax” or “1% sales tax”) to fund school safety, student support and facility improvements, while providing property tax relief to homeowners by offering an alternative funding source for our schools and all McLean County public schools. For detailed information about the one-cent tax referendum and how it will impact our schools, visit www.april1cent.info and vote on or before Tuesday, April 1.  District 87, Bloomington Public Schools, www.district87.org About School Districts in McLean County McLean County is home to 12 public school districts that serve over 22,000 students. The proposed one-cent tax would help these districts meet critical needs for safety, facility upgrades, and academic support while providing some property tax relief. School districts in McLean County are committed to providing high-quality education and ensuring a safe, supportive environment for all students.