Bloomington Public Schools District 87

🌎🌞 Sheridan Celebrates Earth Day! 🎉🦈 1st-grade Sharks at Sheridan got hands-on with the wonders of the sun through an exciting Earth Day experiment using Solar paper! ☀️ They had discussions about the sun's important role to us and our environment and although we can't touch it, we can witness its power firsthand. 🌱 Stay tuned to see how the 5th-grade sharks have been celebrating this Earth Day! #SheridanEarthDay #SolarScience #StayTuned #WeAreD87

🔵💙 BJHS Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) students go blue for Autism Awareness Month! The DLP students at BJHS proudly wore blue, showing their commitment to promoting acceptance shines bright! Join us in celebrating diversity!💙 #AutismAwareness #InclusionMatters #WeAreD87

🐰🌸 "Hoppy" Easter to Our D87 Family & Friends! 🌸🐰 Wishing a happy Easter to everyone in our D87 community who celebrates! May your day be filled with happiness, colorful eggs, and sweet treats! 🥚🍫🌷 Enjoy this special time with family and friends! #HoppyEaster #WeAreD87

🌟🚩 Get Ready to Shine with the BHS Color Guard! 🚩🌟 Attention 8th-11th graders! Your chance to join the amazing BHS Color Guard team is here. 🎉🏳️ 📅 Audition Clinics: April 28 & April 30, 6pm-9:00pm 🏋️ Open Gym Practice Sessions: April 29 & May 1, 2:30-4:15pm 🌟 Final Audition: May 5, 6pm 📍 Location: BHS Band Room Remember, wearing comfortable clothes and sneakers is a must! 👟👕 These clinics are crucial for developing your skills, so make sure to attend them AND the audition to maximize your growth and impress our staff! 🌈💃 Join us to become a key part of our performances and competitions. 🎶🏆 Bonus perk- color guard is graded as a class and replaces P.E. for the entire fall semester! For any questions, reach out to Mr. Chernick at chernickm@District87.org. Let's make this season unforgettable! Good luck, and go RAIDERS! 💪💫 #BHSColorGuard #AuditionTime #BeAPartOfTheMagic #WeAreD87

🌟 BHS Career Fair for 10th- 12th graders featured around 40 industry professionals! It was inspiring to see our Raiders actively engaging and exploring diverse career opportunities. 🚀💼 A big thank you to all the career reps and our curious students for making this event a success! 🎉 #CareerFair #BHS #FutureReady #ExploringCareers #WeAreD87

🎉 Happy Friday, everyone! Just a friendly reminder: All D87 buildings will be closed on Monday, April 21st. Enjoy the extra-long weekend, your batteries, and enjoy some nice spring weather 🤞! We can't wait to see all our D87 students back in class on Tuesday, April 22nd. 🍎 Remember, it's the final stretch until the end of the school year. Let's finish strong together- we've got this

🎉 Congratulations to WJBC Radio on 100 Years! 🎉 For a century, WJBC has been a trusted voice in our community—sharing local stories, amplifying public education, and celebrating the work happening in our schools. Today, on their 100th anniversary, Superintendent Dr. David Mouser had the honor of joining Scott Miller live in studio. We’re grateful to WJBC for their unwavering support of District 87 and our students throughout the decades. Here’s to 100 more years of excellence in local radio! 📻💯 #WJBC100 #District87Proud #CommunityPartnerships #LocalLegends

🌷🌞 Spring Has Sprung! Spring vibes were in full effect at recess today for the Irving Mustangs! 🏃‍♂️ Fresh air, bright sunshine, and smiles filled the playground! 🌼😊 Here's to hoping for more beautiful springtime weather to keep the good times rolling! #SpringInTheAir #SunshineAndSmiles #WeAreD87

🎨📚 D87 5th Grade Art Show at Bloomington Public Library Mark your calendars to come out and celebrate the artistic talent of D87's 5th graders at the BPL! Whether you browse the exhibit or attend the artist reception, don't miss the chance to support and admire the creativity of our young artists in D87! 🗓️ Exhibit: April 26 - May 9 👩‍🎨 Artist Reception: May 3, 12-2 PM #D87ArtShow #5thGradeArtists #BloomingtonLibrary #WeAreD87 🎨📚 Exposición de Arte de 5.º Grado del D87 en la Biblioteca Pública de Bloomington ¡Agenden su calendario para celebrar el talento artístico de los alumnos de 5.º grado del D87 en la Biblioteca Pública de Bloomington! Ya sea que visiten la exposición o asistan a la recepción de artistas, ¡no se pierdan la oportunidad de apoyar y admirar la creatividad de nuestros jóvenes artistas del D87! 🗓️ Exposición: 26 de abril - 9 de mayo 👩‍🎨 Recepción de artistas: 3 de mayo, 12-14 h #ExposiciónDeArteD87 #ArtistasDe5.ºGrado #BibliotecaDeBloomington #SomosD87

🎉 Hats off to Jaxon Bartlet and his amazing finish at the IESA State Bowling Tournament! 🎉 📊 Final Position: 22nd out of 171 bowlers 🔢 Total Score: 1872 over 10 games 🎯 Average: 187 per game 🥈 Rank: 2nd highest among all 6th graders 🎳 Let's give him a round of applause for representing D87 with such skill and determination! #BowlingAce #IESAStateTournament #WeAreD87

🏅🎉 Big Cheers for Bloomington-Normal SROs! 🚨 BREAKING: Our very own Bloomington-Normal School Resource Officers (SROs) have been honored with the prestigious National Association of School Resource Officers Model Agency Award! 🥇👮‍♂️👮‍♀️ ✨This is MAJOR news and shines a spotlight on the outstanding work our local SROs perform day in and day out.✨ The Bloomington-Normal SRO Team's unique structure—a multi-agency team spanning two police departments, two school districts (D87 and Unit 5), and various schools—is setting THE national benchmark. Our SROS are the gold standard model for SRO programs everywhere! 🙌 Let's give it up for our SROs in Bloomington and Normal! Their efforts not only improve our community but also pave the way for what school policing should look like across the country! #BloomingtonNormalSRO #ModelAgencyAward #SchoolSafety #WeAreD87

🌟🎵 This past Saturday, BJHS hosted the Intercity Music Festival! 🏙️🎶 Area schools participated in amazing musical performances in band, choir, and orchestra. We're especially proud of our talented BJHS Knights and their outstanding musical performances! 👏Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this wonderful celebration of music! 🎉🎻🎷🎤 #IntercityMusicFestival #MusicEducation #WeAreD87

🎉 Wrapping up Assistant Principal Appreciation Week with a Spotlight on Dan Saken from BHS! Dan has been an integral part of BHS for the past 3 years. A little about Mr. Saken: 🎸Favorite Band: Foo Fighters 🍝Favorite Food: Can't say no to his Mom's stuffed shells 🎥Favorite flicks: Glory, Forrest Gump & Dodgeball Fun facts and hidden talents of Mr. Saken: Bravely shaves his head in support of St. Baldrick’s Foundation for 12 years 💇‍♂️ Showed off his moves in a Chicago "Dancing with the Stars" competition 💃 Can juggle like a pro 🤹 The highlight of his role? The deep, meaningful connections he builds with students and colleagues alike. #AssistantPrincipalAppreciationWeek #ThankYouAPs #APSpotlight #WeAreD87 🎉 ¡Cerramos la Semana de Reconocimiento al Subdirector destacando a Dan Saken de la escuela BHS! Dan ha sido una parte integral de BHS durante los últimos 3 años. Un poco sobre el Sr. Saken: 🎸Banda Favorita: Foo Fighters 🍝Comida Favorita: Imposible decir que no a las conchas rellenas de su mamá 🎥Películas Favoritas: “Glory”, “Forrest Gump” y “Dodgeball” Curiosidades y talentos ocultos del Sr. Saken: Se rapó la cabeza con valentía para apoyar a la Fundación St. Baldrick's durante 12 años 💇‍♂️ Demostró sus movimientos en una competencia de "Dancing with the Stars" en Chicago 💃 Hace malabarismos como un profesional 🤹 ¿Lo más destacado de su puesto? Las profundas y significativas conexiones que construye con estudiantes y colegas. #SemanaDeAgradecimientoAlSubdirector #GraciasSD #subdirectoresfocodeatencion #SomosD87

📚✨ Morning of Excitement at the 2025 Battle of the Books! ✨📚 Today, D87 elementary schools witnessed an intense competition in the 2025 Battle of the Books competition! 🏆📖 It was a race to the finish, but the Bent Superstars emerged on top, securing the 1st place medal! 🌟💪 A huge shoutout to all our teams - your dedication and passion were truly inspiring. Way to represent, D87! 👏🎉 #BattleOfTheBooks2025 #ReadingChamps #WeAreD87 📚✨ ¡Una mañana llena de emoción en la Batalla de los Libros 2025! ✨📚 Hoy, las escuelas primarias del D87 presenciaron una intensa competencia en la Batalla de los Libros 2025. 🏆📖 Fue una carrera a toda velocidad, pero las Superestrellas Bent se alzaron con la victoria y se llevaron el primer lugar. 🌟💪 Un enorme reconocimiento a todos nuestros equipos: su dedicación y pasión fueron realmente inspiradoras. ¡Qué bien representan al D87! 👏🎉 #BatallaDeLosLibros2025 #CampeonesDeLectura #SomosD87

🌟Assistant Principal Appreciation Week continues with today's star, Dan Zummo from BJHS! Get to know Dan better: 🎼Favorite Music: Jazz & Andy McKee set the rhythm of his day 🍕Favorite Food- Hands down, it's pizza! 🎬Favorite Movie: 'The Sandlot' Some fun facts: Competed alongside members of the USA Eagles Olympians in rugby 🏉 Has serious hand-eye coordination and a cannon for an arm — years of athletics taught him how to throw with purpose and accuracy. 🎯 Dan's favorite job aspect? His heartfelt dedication to serving students and the community 🏫❤️. #AssistantPrincipalAppreciationWeek #ThankYouAPs #APSpotlight #WeAreD87 La Semana de Reconocimiento al Subdirector continúa con la estrella de hoy, ¡Dan Zummo de la escuela BJHS! Conoce mejor a Dan: 🎼Música favorita: Jazz y Andy McKee marcan el ritmo de su día. 🍕Comida favorita: ¡Sin duda, la pizza! 🎬Película favorita: “The Sandlot” Datos curiosos: Compitió junto a miembros de las Águilas de EE. UU. en rugby olímpico. 🏉 Tiene una coordinación ojo-mano excepcional y un brazo potente: años de atletismo le enseñaron a lanzar con precisión y propósito. 🎯 ¿El aspecto favorito del trabajo de Dan? Su sincera dedicación al servicio de los estudiantes y la comunidad. 🏫❤️. #SemanaDeAgradecimientoAlSubdirector #GraciasSD #subdirectoresfocodeatencion #SomosD8

🌟 Assistant Principal Spotlight: Patricia Carmitchel at BHS! 🏫🏌️‍♀️ Patricia has been an assistant principal at BHS for the past 3 years, and some of her favorites include: Music: Country music is her jam 🎶. Food: Pizza lover 🍕. Movie: "The Heat" 🎬. Fun facts and hidden talents: An avid golfer- she means business on the golf course 🏌️‍♀️. A pro at catching some Z's 💤. Referees college women's basketball 🏀. What sparks joy in her role at BHS? Connecting with the students – it’s all about the relationships! #AssistantPrincipalAppreciationWeek #ThankYouAPs #APSpotlight #WeAreD87 🌟 Subdirectora Destacada: ¡Patricia Carmitchel en BHS! 🏫🏌️‍♀️ Patricia ha sido subdirectora en BHS durante los últimos 3 años, y algunos de sus favoritos incluyen: Música: La música country es su pasión 🎶. Comida: Amante de la pizza 🍕. Película: "The Heat" 🎬. Curiosidades y talentos ocultos: Una apasionada golfista, va en serio en el campo de golf 🏌️‍♀️. Una experta en dormir bien 💤. Árbitra de baloncesto femenino universitario 🏀. ¿Qué le da alegría en su puesto en BHS? Conectar con los estudiantes: ¡todo se basa en las relaciones! #SemanaDeAgradecimientoAlSubdirector #GraciasSD #subdirectoresfocodeatencion #SomosD87

🎉💜 Hats off to our BHS Purple Pride Award winners! Chosen by their teachers for going the extra mile in contributing to the Raider community. A big congratulations to this outstanding group for their Raider Spirit and Purple Pride!!!🌟👏 Student: Jimmy Zavala Teacher: Cereida Berrios Student: Gisela Garcia Teacher: Cereida Berrios Student Name: Trenton Smith Teacher Name: Ms. Smock and Ms. Burns Student Name: Mae Jones Teacher Name: Ms. Smock Student Name: Ashleigh Glam Teacher Name: Ms. Smock Student Name: Maison Sullivan Teacher Name: Ms. Smock and Ms. Burns Student Name: Keyairah Horton Teacher Name: Ms. Smock and Ms. Burns Student Name: Ulises Rincon Teacher Name: Ms. Smock and Ms. Burns Student Name: Zarkias Schahrer Teacher Name: Callie Sanders Student Name: JR Beasley (Charles Beasley Jr) Teacher Names: Lauren Butts & Beth Anne Kauffman Student Name: Jamari Randolph Teacher Name: MacKenzie Kelley #BHSProud #PurplePride #StudentExcellence #WeAreD87 🎉💜¡Nos quitamos el sombrero ante nuestros ganadores del Orgullo Púrpura de BHS! Elegidos por sus maestros por dar ese extra al contribuir con su comunidad Raider. ¡¡Una enorme felicitación a este increíble grupo, por su espíritu Raider y su orgullo púrpura!!🌟👏 Student: Jimmy Zavala Teacher: Cereida Berrios Student: Gisela Garcia Teacher: Cereida Berrios Student Name: Trenton Smith Teacher Name: Ms. Smock and Ms. Burns Student Name: Mae Jones Teacher Name: Ms. Smock Student Name: Ashleigh Glam Teacher Name: Ms. Smock Student Name: Maison Sullivan Teacher Name: Ms. Smock and Ms. Burns Student Name: Keyairah Horton Teacher Name: Ms. Smock and Ms. Burns Student Name: Ulises Rincon Teacher Name: Ms. Smock and Ms. Burns Student Name: Zarkias Schahrer Teacher Name: Callie Sanders Student Name: JR Beasley (Charles Beasley Jr) Teacher Names: Lauren Butts & Beth Anne Kauffman Student Name: Jamari Randolph Teacher Name: MacKenzie Kelley #OrgulloBHS #OrgulloPurpura #ExcelenciaEstudiantil #SomosD87

🌟Today we are going to spotlight Jennifer Mangruem, BJHS's rockstar Assistant Principal of 3 years! 🌟 A little bit about AP Jennifer Mangruem: Favorite tunes🎶: Fleetwood Mac & 90s Hip-Hop 🎵 Eats: Tacos all the way! 🌮 Movie: 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' 🎬 A few fun facts: she loves her kicks and has an enviable sneaker collection 👟! She is the camera queen at BJHS, and when not at work, she loves to read a good book in her downtime 📖. Jennifer's favorite part about working at BJHS? Partnering with teachers, students, and families to create a learning community that grows together and shines! #AssistantPrincipalAppreciationWeek #ThankYouAPs #APSpotlight #WeAreD87

🌟 Spotlight on Stevenson's Assistant Principal, Courtney White! t Courtney has been in her current position at Stevenson for the past 2 years. Some of her favorites include: 🍛 Favorite food? Pizza! 🍕 🎬 Favorite movie: Harry Potter – she's a fan of the entire wizarding series! Music🎶: R&B fan who knows how to set the mood with music. 🔍A couple of fun facts about Courtney: Her sleuthing skills are on par with the pros. Watch out, FBI! Fast on her feet – just ask the 5th graders who've seen her in action! Most rewarding part of her job? Seeing the students' progress throughout the year. Witnessing growth is a win in her book! Courtney is pictured with friend Allyssa Svob, an earlier assistant principal feature this week! #AssistantPrincipalAppreciationWeek #ThankYouAPs #APSpotlight #WeAreD87 🌟 ¡Courtney White, la subdirectora de Stevenson! Courtney lleva dos años en su puesto actual en Stevenson. Algunos de sus favoritos son: 🍛 Comida favorita: ¡Pizza! 🍕 🎬 Película favorita: Harry Potter. ¡Es fan de toda la saga de magos! Música🎶: Fanática del R&B y sabe cómo crear ambiente con música. 🔍Un par de datos curiosos sobre Courtney: Sus habilidades detectivescas están a la altura de los profesionales. ¡Cuidado, FBI! Es muy rápida; ¡pregúntenle a los alumnos de quinto que la han visto en acción! ¿Lo más gratificante de su trabajo? Ver el progreso de los alumnos a lo largo del año. ¡Ser testigo del crecimiento es todo un logro para ella! Courtney aparece en la foto con su amiga Allyssa Svob, quien ya apareció como subdirectora esta semana. #SemanaDeAgradecimientoAlSubdirector #GraciasSD #subdirectoresfocodeatencion #SomosD87

Right before tackling the IAR tests, the 8B team at BJHS took the opportunity to inspire the Knights with a field trip to the Peoria Riverfront Museum last Thursday! 🚌🎨🏛️ It was a fantastic day of learning and exploration before diving into IAR testing! #PeoriaRiverfrontMuseum #ShowWhatYouKnow #WeAreD87 Justo antes de las pruebas IAR, el equipo 8B de BJHS aprovechó la oportunidad para inspirar a los Knights con una excursión al Museo de la Ribera de Peoria. 🚌🎨🏛️ ¡Fue un día fantástico de aprendizaje y exploración antes de sumergirnos en las pruebas IAR! #MuseoDeLaRiberaDePeoria #DemuestraLoQueSabes #SomosD87