Anna is joining the Stevenson Tigers as a special education paraprofessional. Last year, she worked as a lead teacher at Little Jewels Learning Center and gained ABA therapy experience over the summer. Her daughter has attended Stevenson since 2021, which inspired her career change and decision to join the Tiger team!🐯
This year, Anna is looking forward to connecting with coworkers and students. Fun facts: She’s married to Steve and has a 9-year-old daughter, Delilah, a Boston Terrier named Miss Piggy, and a bearded dragon named Eevee. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, crafting, playing Nintendo games, and spending time with family.
Welcome to the D87 family, Anna! 🐾💛
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Do you live in Bloomington District 87 and have a child who is 3–5 years old? FREE developmental screening appointments are now available for our September 23–24 screening days!
✅ Screening is required for enrollment
📱 Scan the QR code in the image or visit: https://www.district87.org/o/sersoe/page/screeningevaluation to get started
📝 Complete the questionnaire
📅 Follow the link to schedule your appointment through SignUpGenius
We look forward to seeing our future D87 students! 💜💛
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A HUGE shout-out to the Oakland PTO for organizing this fun, family-friendly event. You rocked it! 🙌💚🦉
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🎉 Please join us in welcoming Maggie Folgers to the D87 family! Maggie joins the Stevenson Tigers this year as a paraprofessional and is excited to build connections with her students while getting to know their unique personalities, interests, and talents.
She was drawn to D87's friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and we’re excited she’s now part of it!
A few fun facts about Maggie: She has a cat named Milo, and you may also spot her at Ivy Lane Bakery in downtown Bloomington, where she works!
Welcome to D87, Maggie! 🐯 We’re so happy to have you as part of the D87 family!
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But that wasn’t all; the Sheridan Sharks were in for a surprise when the BHS football team captains stopped by to share some inspirational advice and even tossed out some Raider swag! 🏈🎉
What an amazing way to kick off the year on the first Sharkwear Wednesday!
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🐺💚 The Promise Council welcomes the Washington Wolves!
The Promise Council Caring Adults wrapped up their welcoming tour at Washington today! Every Washington Wolf had the chance to walk through the welcoming line after meeting on the playground with their classmates.
A huge THANK YOU to the Promise Council and all the amazing community members who came out to cheer on our Wolves and make their morning extra special. What a fantastic way to start the day! 🐾💚 🎉
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Check out this amazing new space designed for our RISE students! 🛋️🍳 Complete with a kitchen and living area, this space will help students develop and refine the essential skills needed to live independently.
We can't wait to see our RISE students truly "rising" to new heights in this fantastic new environment! 🙌
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D87 United isn't just a vision. It's something we're building together.
The D87 United store is officially open at https://bit.ly/4zFWX51
Shop the gear and wear what we're building together.
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🌟 D87 United is Here!
You spoke. We listened.
Last year, we invited students, staff, families, and community members to share their hopes, ideas, and priorities for D87. Your voices made a difference and played a key role in shaping our new vision and five guiding priorities:
Achievement. Belonging. Culture. Stewardship. Innovation.
This is D87 United. https://vimeo.com/1212719770/fa61aea468?fl=pl&fe=sh
And this is only the beginning. 💜
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🎉 Please join us in welcoming Annabelle Dunford to the D87 family! Annabelle is one of the newest “Shark Experts” at Sheridan, where she’ll be teaching 1st grade!
Annabelle discovered her passion for teaching while working with children and is excited to share her love of learning with her students. Her hope is to inspire them to see learning as a lifelong journey.
She’s excited to join District 87 because of its strong sense of community. Annabelle values being part of a place where employees and connections within the community are truly appreciated.
This year, Annabelle is looking forward to finding her rhythm in her very own classroom and learning alongside her students.
A little about Annabelle: She has two sisters who are her best friends. She loves spending time in nature with her girlfriend and has been dedicating lots of time to yoga this summer!🧘🏼♂️
Welcome to the D87 family, Annabelle! We’re so excited to see how you inspire our 1st-grade Sharks at Sheridan. 🦈💙🎉
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Last Friday, the Promise Council Caring Adults helped kick off an amazing day at BJHS, greeting students with warm smiles, high-fives, and an uplifting start to the morning. 🏫✨ Stay tuned for more special memories from the Promise Council Caring Adults welcome event at Irving. It’s all about building connections and spreading kindness! 💜
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Check out these pictures from BHS! 📸 Stay tuned for more moments from BJHS and Irving; it’s all about showing our students how much they’re supported. 💜 #D87United
Today marked a special milestone for D87 as Sarah Raymond opened the new building to students and families for the first time! 🏫 Families were welcomed during today's open house, where classrooms were ready for supply drop-offs, and our Rookies got to meet their teachers and classmates.
Principal Jeff Dobbs connected with parents in the state-of-the-art gym, while our littlest learners explored their new classrooms and enjoyed some playtime with their teachers. 🧸✨
The wait was absolutely worth it; we couldn’t be more proud of this beautiful new space our Rookies will call home. Here's to new beginnings and unforgettable memories! 💜 #D87United #RookieFirsts #WeAreD87
This morning, BHS seniors came together to watch the sunrise on their final year—and what a spectacular sunrise it was! Here’s to making this year unforgettable, Class of 2027! 🎓✨And a special thank you to our Class of 2027 senior class sponsors who helped make this happen! #SeniorSunrise #D87United #ClassOf2027 #WeAreUnited
🎉Today we welcome Baylen Hammond, who will be joining BHS as an English teacher, bringing her experience from Dee-Mack High School.
Teaching runs in Baylen's family; her grandparents, aunt, mom, and brother have all inspired her to pursue a career working with kids and adolescents. She loves being part of a profession that uplifts growth and diversity, values she holds close to her heart both inside and outside the classroom.
This year, Baylen is most looking forward to teaching, building relationships with her students, and basketball season!
Some fun facts about Baylen: She has a dog, Maizie, and a cat, Autumn, who is named after her favorite season. Baylen is a big fan of Halloween, college football, and sipping spicy chai. She enjoys crafting, reading, and thrifting, but her true passion is photography. Whether it's concert photography, photoshoots, or sports photography. She’d take her camera everywhere with her if she could!
Welcome, Baylen! D87 and BHS are lucky to have you on the team! 💜🎉
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