Rollerblades, bikes, scooters, roller skates, skateboards, and walking feet, accompanied by a police escort, were all part of the fun this morning as the Stevenson Tigers celebrated National Walk & Roll to School Day! 🚶♀️🚲🌟 🐾
The Tigers gathered for an outdoor breakfast together before heading to class. What an energizing and fun way to kick off the day! 🐯☀️
#StevensonTigers #WalkAndRollToSchoolDay #GreatStartGreatDay #WeAreD87
A huge shoutout to D87's incredible interpreter, Claudia Clavo Pineda! 🎉💛 Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and the impact you make every day. You help bridge communication and build connections that strengthen our D87 community!
We appreciate you, Claudia! 🫶
#InterpreterAppreciationDay #ThankYouClaudia #WeAreD87
Last week, Miss Kelley's 5th-grade class at Sheridan celebrated May Day by delivering beautiful May baskets to some very special Sheridan experts! 🧺✨
This tradition is extra meaningful, as it’s a way for Miss Kelley to honor her mom, who was always passionate about celebrating May Day with baskets of joy. ❤️
Thank you, Miss Kelley and her amazing 5th graders, for putting so many smiles on the faces of Sheridan's Shark Experts! 🌞
#MayDayMagic #SpreadingJoy #WeAreD87
BJHS 7th-grade Social Studies students visited the McLean County Museum to learn about Abraham Lincoln’s work as a lawyer in McLean County! 🎩⚖️
Special thanks to Emily McCusker, Museum Education Coordinator, for helping bring history to life as students dive deeper into their Civil War unit and prepare for their Abraham #HistoryInAction #McLeanHistoryMuseum #WeAreD87
🎶🎨 What a Fin-tastic Night! 🦈✨
3rd through 5th-grade sharks wowed all with their incredible End-of-Year Concert and Art Show at Sheridan! 🎤🖌️
A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Crews (music) and Mrs. Baker (art) for inspiring our sharks and helping them shine all year long! 🦈💙
#SharkMusicAndAr #InspiringCreativity #WeAreD87
#MayThe4thBeWithYou #IrvingRocks #WeAreD87
The Oakland carnival was a blast, and everyone had such a great time! 🌟 From fun games to smiling faces, it was a perfect way to celebrate the end of the school year! 🏅💖
Stay tuned—there’s more exciting end-of-year activities happening across our D87 schools. Don’t miss out on the celebration fun! 🎊
#SchoolCarnival #EndOfYearFun #D87Celebrations #WeAreD87
🎉 D87 families—join us tomorrow for an exciting event that celebrates student literacy! Bring the whole family and enjoy a day filled with fun, hands-on activities to promote a love for reading! 🎈✨
📅 Date: May 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00–4:30 PM
📍 Location: BJHS
Here’s what to look forward to
✨ Passport Adventures—explore the event and collect stamps!
📚 Book Fair
🎁 Book Giveaways
📸 Photo Booth
👩💻 Meet Local Authors (Jen Woodrum, e.E. Charlton Trujillo, Gia Gordon)
🎨 Make-a-Bookmark or Book Cover Station
💼 Additional Highlights:
🚪 Local Book Resources—Bobzbay & BPL
🎤 Poetry Club Performances at 3:15 PM
🌟 Don’t miss the 1st Annual Blooming with Books—a celebration of literacy, creativity, and our D87 community! We can’t wait to see you there! Register at: https://bit.ly/4d87Kup
#BloomingWithBooks #D87FamilyEvent #CelebratingLiteracy #FamilyEngagement #WeAreD87
🌟📚 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎✨
This week, we celebrate ALL of our amazing D87 teachers who go above and beyond every day to inspire, educate, and make a difference! 💖🎉
📣 Give a shout-out in the comments to a teacher who changed your student’s life—or even your own—and let them know just how much they’re appreciated! 🤗💐
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #D87CelebratesTeachers #GratefulForTeachers #ComeGrowWithUs #WeAreD87
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
