Thank you to everyone who submitted photos; they capture a Raider night to remember! If you have a Prom ’26 photo, drop it in the comments and share the memories with us! 💜💛🎉
#Prom2026 #OnceARaiderAlwaysARaider #PromMemories #ShareYourPics #WeAreD87
🎨✨ The Raymond Rookies 4th Annual Art Show!
The Raymond Rookies hosted their 3rd annual art show, and it was a huge success! 🎉 This year, 4 Rookie classrooms showcased their incredible creativity:
🖌️ Team Roig
🖌️ Team McDougald
🖌️ Team Walker
🖌️ Team Hoepner
And a special shoutout to Team Stalter for starting the art show 4 years ago and coming up with the ideas, projects and art show set up!👏💫Thank you to everyone who celebrated the amazing artistic talents of our Raymond Rookies! 🌟
#RaymondRookies #ArtShow #WeAreD87
🦋🐛 Stevenson’s annual Butterfly Parade was a smashing success! From chrysalis to butterflies, our Tigers proudly paraded through the school in their costumes, singing joyful butterfly songs 🐾🦋, and wrapped it up with a special performance and parade for their loved ones. As always, it was a beautiful celebration of growth and transformation!🦋🎶
#ButterflyParade #StevensonTigers #2ndGradeMagic #WeAreD87
🦋🐛 ¡El desfile anual de las mariposas de Stevenson fue un éxito rotundo! Desde crisálidas hasta mariposas, nuestros Tigres desfilaron con orgullo por la escuela luciendo sus disfraces, cantando alegres canciones sobre las mariposas 🐾🦋, y culminaron el evento con una actuación especial y un desfile para sus seres queridos. Como siempre, ¡fue una hermosa celebración del crecimiento y la transformación! 🦋🎶
#DesfileDeMariposas #StevensonTigers #MagiaDe2doGrado #SomosD87
The Bent Superstars had an amazing school carnival yesterday filled with fun, games, and prizes galore! 🎉
As the school year wraps up, many of our D87 schools are hosting special celebrations. Stay tuned to see all the exciting events happening across District 87 this month! 🌟
#BentSuperstars #SchoolCarnival #EndOfYearCelebrations #WeAreD87
🎉✨ Celebrating Our Everyday Heroes!
On May 1st, we honor two incredible groups who make a difference in our schools every single day:
👩🏫 School Principals Day — Thank you to our amazing principals for your leadership, dedication, and tireless work to support our students and staff. You are the heart of our schools! ❤️
🍎 School Lunch Hero Day — Shoutout to our lunch staff for fueling our students with love, care, and delicious meals. You make every day brighter! 🥪💪
We are so grateful for everything you do to keep our schools running smoothly and our students thriving.
#SchoolPrincipalsDay #SchoolLunchHeroDay #ThankYou #EverydayHeroes #WeAreD87
🎉🏆A huge congratulations to the BJHS Scholastic Bowl Team, the new Regional Champions! 🎓✏️
The team showcased their knowledge and teamwork in three regional matches:
✅ Defeated Clinton Junior High 360-280
✅ Won an overtime battle against Tri-Valley Middle School 330-320
✅ Took the championship with a victory over Maroa-Forsyth Middle School 420-230
Next stop: Sectionals! 🏅 They’ll compete on Monday, May 4th at Clinton Junior High, let’s cheer them on as they aim for another big win! 👏
#BJHSProud #ScholasticBowl #RegionalChampions #WeAreD87
The 5th-grade artists at Oakland will have their incredible artwork proudly displayed on planters around downtown Bloomington this summer as part of the 150th Anniversary of Route 66! 🌟
The Owls explored the history of Route 66 and created their own stunning designs on "hubcaps" featuring scenes inspired by the iconic roadway under the guidance of Mrs. Geggus. 🛞✨
Keep an eye out for their amazing Route 66 artwork around town this summer—it's a celebration you won't want to miss! 👏
#Route66Anniversary #StudentArtists #DowntownBloomington #ArtOnRoute66 #WeAreD87
Yesterday, all our D87 schools were buzzing with cuteness during our kindergarten open houses! 🐝💕
The class of 2039 got their first look at their new schools, met our amazing staff, and took the first steps toward an exciting new chapter in their lives. 🌟
We can’t wait to see how these little learners grow and thrive in the years to come! 💛💜
#D87Future #KindergartenReady #ClassOf2039 #NewBeginnings #WeAreD87
Tonight is the big night for kindergarten open houses at all D87 elementary schools! 🎉 If you have an incoming kindergartener or know someone who does for the 2026-27 school year, make sure to spread the word!
📅 Details:
When: Tonight, 4–6 PM!
Where: Every D87 elementary school (attend the open house at the school your child will be attending).
💜💛 Learn more at: https://www.district87.org/o/bps/page/kindergarten-open-house
#D87Kindergarten #OpenHouseTONIGHT #WeAreD87
With a new space awaiting them in August, the Rookies made sure to dance their hearts out and celebrate the end of an era. 🌟
On this stormy day, these dancing Rookes are just what we all need to brighten up! 😊☀️
#RaymondRookies #EndOfAnEra #DancePartyVibes #WeAreD87
Yesterday’s BHS baseball game kicked off with a special ceremony celebrating the legacy of Coach Rich Krueger. 🎉
Coach Krueger joined D87 in 1963 as a PE teacher at BJHS, later coaching basketball and football. In 1978, he became head baseball coach at BHS, leading the Raiders for 24 years, earning 381 victories and 3 IHSA regional titles. 🏆
Surrounded by former players—he jokingly called his "knuckleheads", Coach Krueger was honored with a framed #23 jersey and threw the first pitch.
Thank you, Coach Krueger, for inspiring generations of athletes and leaving your mark on Raider Baseball! 💜💛
#BHSBaseball #CoachKrueger #LegacyOfExcellence ##OnceARaiderAlwaysARaider #WeAreD87
🎶The 5th-grade Washington Wolves nailed it in their final spring concert, "Sing for America"—directed by music teacher Mrs. Hayes! 🎵❤️ This concert not only celebrated their hard work but was also their final musical performance as Washington Wolves! 🐾
#WashingtonWolves #SingForAmerica #MusicMatters #FinalConcertVibes #WeAreD87
🎨✨ A Creative Day at ISU! Two BJHS 8th-grade art classes visited ISU's Art Gallery and toured its Art Program! 🖼️ From exploring incredible artwork to learning about the world of art beyond the classroom, it was an amazing experience for our Knights! 🙌 Check out some of the highlights from the day below.
#ArtsInEducation #CreativeMinds #IWeAreD87
Monday, April 27th will be a non-attendance day across all D87 schools. All our buildings will be closed for the day. 🚪🔒
Looking forward to welcoming everyone back and hitting the ground running on Tuesday. Let's make the rest of the school year amazing! 💼📅
#D87Family #SchoolReminder #DayOffAlert #WeAreD87
📢Recordatorio Importante para las familias del D87📢
Por favor marque su calendario: el lunes 27 de abril no habrá clases en ninguna de las escuelas del D87. Todos los edificios tomarán un pequeño descanso y estarán cerrados por ese día.🚪🔒
Esperamos recibirlos de regreso llenos de energía el día martes. ¡Hagamos que el resto del año escolar sea increíble!💼📅
#FamiliasdelD87 #RecordatorioEscolar #AlertaDiadeDescanso #SomosD87
Our very own superintendent, Dr. David Mouser, has been named the 2026 Superintendent of Distinction by his peers in the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA) Cornbelt Region! 🌟
This prestigious honor recognizes his visionary leadership, commitment to academic excellence, innovative strategies, and strong community partnerships in D87.💜💛💜💛
Dr. Mouser was honored yesterday at a luncheon in Springfield, where Representative Sharon Chung even stopped by from the Capitol to personally congratulate him! 👏
Thank you, Dr. Mouser, for inspiring us all and leading D87 toward success. We’re so proud to have you at the helm!
#D87Proud #SuperintendentOfDistinction #LeadershipExcellence #ThankYouDrMouser #WeAreD87
Greg teaches social studies at BJHS and has been selected for the competitive 2026 Teacher Fellowship at George Washington's Mount Vernon historic home! 🇺🇸✨
From July 5–25, Greg will take part in an immersive, nationally recognized program where he’ll dive deep into the history of George Washington and Indigenous Nations—collaborating with educators from across the country and creating powerful new learning experiences to bring back to his students.
This is an incredible honor and speaks to Greg’s passion, dedication, and commitment to making history come alive in the classroom. D87 is lucky to have you, Greg—we can’t wait to see the impact of this experience! 👏🔥📚
#TeacherExcellence #LifelongLearning #HistoryInAction #WeAreD87
Yesterday, D87 hosted a staff volleyball competition that included teams from nearly every building in the district! It was all about friendly fun, teamwork, and a little competitive spirit. 🙌
🎉 And the champions are…
The BHS team, defending their title as reigning champs for the second year in a row! 🏆👏
Congrats to all who played, and thank you for bringing the energy and D87 spirit to the court! 💜💛
#D87StaffVolleyball #TeamworkWins #WeAreD87
💜 Congratulations to:
Brynn M. & Earley G. (Oakland)
Sanyah C. & Katherine I. (BHS)
Kudos for your contributions and the positive impact you’ve made in your schools. 👏 🌟
#StudentSuccess #WeAreD87
Today, we shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals who are the backbone of our schools - our Administrative Professionals. 🎉💼 In D87, they do much more than manage daily operations; they offer guidance, support, and assistance to our students, staff, and families, making our schools a better place for everyone.
Their dedication, hard work, and compassionate touch have not gone unnoticed. From keeping everything running smoothly to being a source of kindness and support, our administrative professionals truly are the heart of our schools. ❤️🏫
Let’s show them some well-deserved appreciation today and every day for all that they do. Here’s to our administrative heroes! Leave a virtual applause for our Administrative Professionals in the comments!
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #HeartOfOurSchools #ThankYou #WeAreD87
Her work is a big deal in the educational community, and we are so proud to have hosted her at Bent today!
Thank you, Dr. Ladson-Billings, for your incredible contributions to education and for sharing your wisdom with us. 💜
#EducationalExcellence #InspiringEducators #DrGloriaLadsonBillings #WeAreD87
