Bloomington Public Schools District 87

📚✍️ Hard at Work in Mr. Waterson's Class! Our students in Mr. Waterson's Dual Credit English class are truly setting the bar high! 🎓 Every day, they're not just learning — they're preparing for the future, earning both high school and college credits at the same time. That's double the effort and double the reward! 🏅 #DualCreditExcellence #StudentSuccess #FutureLeaders #WeAreD87 📚✍️¡Trabajando duro en la Clase de la Maestra Waterson! Los estudiantes de la clase de Inglés de Créditos Duales de la Maestra Waterson realmente están sentando altas expectativas! 🎓 Cada día, no solo están aprendiendo, están preparándose para el futuro, obteniendo créditos de preparatoria y de universidad al mismo tiempo. Eso es el doble de trabajo y una doble recompensa! 🏅 #ExcelenciaCreditoDual #ExitoEstudiantil #futurosLideres #SomosD87

📢 Important Reminder for D87 Families 📢 Please mark your calendars: Monday, April 15th 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 , 15 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

🌕🎨🌖Although the solar eclipse may have passed, it is still fresh in the minds of our Bent Superstars! Check out the artwork Bent 4th graders and kindergartners created under the guidance of art teacher Mrs. Bussan- notice even Barbie and Ken have their safety glasses on too! 🕶️👦👧😆 #BentSuperstars #EclipseArt #CreativeMinds #WeAreD87 🌕🎨🌖¡Aunque el eclipse solar ya paso, el recuerdo aún está fresco en la mente de nuestros superestrellas de la escuela Bent! Echa un vistazo a los trabajos de arte que los estudiantes de 4to grado y los pequeños de Kindergarten de la escuela Bent crearon bajo la guía de la maestra de arte la Maestra Bussan, nota que incluso Barbie y Ken tenían puestos sus lentes protectores para ver el eclipse! 🕶️👦👧😆 #SuperestrellasdeBent #Artedeleclipse #MentesCreativas #SomosD87

🔑🤝 BHS Key Club Bridges Communities and Fosters Leadership! 🤝🔑 at the monthly Kiwanis of Bloomington lunch at Eastland Suites and Conference Center. They shined as they spoke about their year's service and leadership initiatives and thanked the Kiwanis for their committed partnership with the BHS Key Club. 🎙️✨ Dr. Jessica Nicholas was the guest speaker. A former BHS World Languages teacher and current team member of The Immigration Project (TIP), she brought a unique perspective and shared insights into their work. 🌍✈️ Exciting news ahead: BHS Key Club is joining forces with TIP to co-host a citizenship workshop on Saturday, April 13 at BHS! Come be a part of a gathering that promises to foster community, kinship, and shared purpose. 🗓️🤝 #KeyClubLeaders #CommunityPartnerships #CitizenshipWorkshop #WeAreD87 🔑🤝 El Key Club Crea Puentes en la comunidad y Modela Liderazgos!🤝🔑 en el desayuno mensual Kiwanis de Bloomington en Eastland Suites y Centro de Conferencias. Ellos brillaron al hablar acerca de sus años de servicio y sus iniciativas de liderazgo y agradecieron a Kiwanis por su comprometida colaboración con el Key Club de BHS. 🎙️✨ La oradora invitada fue la Dra Jessica Nicholas. Una ex maestra de Idiomas de BHS ahora miembro del equipo de Immigration Project (TIP), ella nos mostro una perspectiva única y compartió detalles acerca de su trabajo. 🌍✈️ Emocionantes noticias por delante: el Key Club de BHS está uniendo fuerzas con TIP para organizar un taller de ciudadanía el día 13 de abril en BHS! Ven y se parte de una reunión que promete guiar a la comunidad, al parentesco y compartir un propósito. 🗓️🤝 #LideresdeKeyClub #SociosenlaComunidad TallerdeCiudadania #SomosD87

🤼‍♂️🌟 From BHS to the Olympics? Coach Haywood is Making Waves! 🌟🤼‍♂️ A big salute to Savion Haywood, our amazing BHS wrestling coach! A shining star in the wrestling community, and a leader with a golden heart, Coach Haywood recently competed in the Olympic Trials Qualifier and is gearing up for the US Open in Las Vegas soon. 🏆🎯 His contagious optimism and spirit of determination not only teaches his athletes how to wrestle, but he's also shaping them into champions in life. 💪🦾 Running a wrestling club that unites wrestlers from all over central Illinois, Coach Haywood's goal is to have BHS and all central Illinois schools as a strong wrestling powerhouse in the state. 🏅🤼‍♂️ Will we see Coach Haywood on that Olympic podium in 4 years? He's certainly got the skills, the spirit, and the support of everyone at BHS behind him! 👏🚀 #BHSWrestling #ChampionCoach #NextStopOlympics #CoachHaywood #WeAreD87 🤼‍♂️🌟 ¿De BHS a los Juegos Olímpicos? ¡El Entrenador Haywood está haciendo Olas!🌟🤼‍♂️ ¡Un enorme saludo a Savion Haywood, nuestro increíble entrenador de lucha de BHS! Una brillante estrella en la comunidad de lucha, un líder con un corazón de oro, el Entrenador Haywood recientemente compitió en las Pruebas de Clasificatorias de las Olimpiadas y se dirigirá muy pronto a la Apertura de EU en Las Vegas. 🏆🎯 Su optimismo es contagioso y su espíritu de determinación no solo le enseña a sus luchadores a cómo luchar sino que también los está moldeando para ser campeones en la vida. 💪🦾 Manejar un club de lucha que reúne luchadores de todo el centro de Illinois, la meta del Entrenador Haywood es que BHS y todas las escuelas del centro de Illinois sean una casa fuerte y poderosa en el estado. 🏅🤼‍♂️ ¿Veremos al Entrenador Haywood en el podio de las Olimpiadas en 4 años? Por supuesto que él tiene las habilidades, el espíritu y ¡el apoyo de todos los que lo siguen en BHS! 👏🚀 #LuchaBHS #EntrenadordeLucha #ProximaParadaOlimpiadas #EntrenadorHaywood #SomosD87

🤩⚽️ The BHS Girls Soccer Team paid a special visit to Mrs. Adam's first-grade class at Washington, bringing an electric energy that filled the playground and Wolf Park! 👧⚽️ The soccer players ran some drills with our 1st-grade Wolves, then it was playtime where all students, big and small had a "kicking" time playing together in Wolf Park! A huge thank you to the BHS Girls Soccer Team for bringing so much fun and inspiration to our students! It was definitely a day to remember! 🌟 #BHSandWashington #CommunitySpirit #FirstGradeFun #Soccer #WeAreD87 🤩⚽️El Equipo de Chicas de Soccer de BHS realizó una visita especial a la clase de primer grado de la Maestra Adams de la escuela primaria de Washington, llevando una vibrante energía que llenó el área de juegos en el parque de Lobos!👧⚽️ Los jugadores de fútbol realizaron algunos ejercicios con nuestros Wolves de 1er grado, luego llegó la hora de jugar donde todos los estudiantes, grandes y pequeños, se divirtieron "pateando" jugando juntos en Wolf Park. ¡Muchísimas gracias al equipo de fútbol femenino de BHS por brindar tanta diversión e inspiración a nuestros estudiantes! ¡Definitivamente fue un día para recordar! 🌟 #BHSandWashington #CommunitySpirit #FirstGradeFun #Soccer #WeAreD87

🎯✨ Congrats to the Goal Getters of 7H! ✨🎯 Big cheers for the dedicated 7H students who've hit their Roundtable learning goals out of the park! 🏆 Each student set personal targets in reading, math, or vocabulary and dedicated three days each week in Roundtable to make those goals a reality. Thanks to MTSS, these high achievers received well-deserved prizes for their hard work and determination. 🥳🎉 Here's to setting goals and crushing them! Keep reaching for the stars, 7H! 🌟 #7HAchievers #RoundtableGoals #StudentSuccess 🎯✨¡Felicidades a los estudiantes de 7H que alcanzaron sus metas!✨🎯 ¡Muchas felicitaciones a los dedicados estudiantes del equipo 7H quienes alcanzaron las metas de aprendizaje de la clase de Mesa Redonda!🏆 Cada estudiante se puso metas para lectura, matemáticas o vocabulario y dedicó tres días cada semana para trabajar en ellas durante la clase de Mesa Redonda y cumplir sus metas. Gracias a MTSS, los dedicados estudiantes recibieron premios bien merecidos por su gran esfuerzo y determinación. 🥳🎉 ¡Felicidades por fijarse metas y alcanzarlas! ¡Sigan aspirando a alcanzar las estrellas, 7H! 🌟 #Triunfadoresde7H #MetasdelaMesaRedonda #ExitoEstudiantil

🎨🐦 Irving Students Paint for a Cause on Constitution Trail 🐦🎨 A shout-out to our budding artists from Irving Elementary's second grade and Mrs. Hubble's third-grade class who teamed up with Autism McLean! They've painted vibrant birdhouses, brightening the Constitution Trail near East Emerson St. This touching project has not only allowed their creativity to take flight but has also shown their amazing support for the Autism community in Bloomington-Normal (BloNo). Take a stroll along the trail to enjoy their art and applaud this initiative that brings our community closer together in the most colorful ways! 💕🌈 #BloNoStrong #ArtForACause #IrvingPride #WeAreD87 🎨🐦 Estudiantes de Irving pintan por una causa en el sendero de la Constitución 🐦🎨 ¡Un agradecimiento a nuestros artistas en ciernes del segundo grado de la Escuela Primaria Irving y la clase de tercer grado de la Sra. Hubble que se asociaron con Autism McLean! Han pintado vibrantes pajareras, iluminando el Constitution Trail cerca de East Emerson St. Este conmovedor proyecto no solo ha permitido que su creatividad despegue, sino que también ha demostrado su increíble apoyo a la comunidad de autismo en Bloomington-Normal (BloNo). ¡Da un paseo por el sendero para disfrutar de su arte y aplaude esta iniciativa que acerca a nuestra comunidad de las maneras más coloridas! 💕🌈 #BloNoStrong #ArtForACause #IrvingPride #WeAreD87

🎈🌞With the solar eclipse grabbing all the limelight, let's not forget there's so much more happening in our skies! Yesterday, BACC students had a unique chance for a hands-on learning experience, thanks to the State Farm STEM team. Students had first-row tickets to multiple weather balloon launches, learning about the technology powering these climate tools, the kind of data collected once the balloon is in our atmosphere, and hands-on understanding of mechanisms that track our weather and steer scientific discoveries. 🌈🔬 While the solar eclipse is a sight to behold, keep your eyes to the sky because there are lots of amazing things going on up there- you never know what marvels you might spot next! 🌟🌌 #WeatherBalloons #STEMLearning #BACCScience #EclipseExcitement #WeAreD87

🌟🎉 A Standing Ovation for Our Amazing Assistant and Associate Principals in D87! 🎉🌟 This week was National Assistant Principal Week, and it's the perfect opportunity to celebrate the incredible leaders who step up every day to make D87 the vibrant learning community it is. 🎒🏫 A massive THANK YOU to Courtney White at Stevenson, Jennifer Mangruem, Allyssa Svob, Matt Glim, Daniel Zummo at BJHS, Sally Kelly, Courtney Marks, Patricia Carmitchel, Dan Saken at BHS, and Suzanne Adams at the BACC! Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students and staff are truly outstanding. We're proud to have you in our D87 family and can't thank you enough for all that you do! 🏅🙌 Sending a virtual high-five your way. Keep doing the amazing work! 🔖 #NationalAssistantPrincipalWeek #D87StrongLeaders #EducationHeroes #ThankYou #WeAreD87 🌟🎉 ¡Una Ovación de Pie para Nuestros Maravillosos Asistentes del Director en el D87!🎉🌟 Esta semana es la semana Nacional del Asistente del Director, y es la oportunidad perfecta para celebrar a los increíbles líderes que trabajan cada día que el D87 se la vibrante comunidad que es.🎒🏫 ¡Un masivo AGRADECIMIENTO a Courtney White de la escuela Stevenson, Jennifer Mangruem, Allyssa Svob, Matt Glim, Daniel Zummo en BJHS, Sally Kelly, Courtney Marks, Patricia Carmitchel, Dan Saken de BHS y Suzzanne Adams de BACC! Su dedicación, liderazgo y compromiso a los estudiantes y miembros del personal son verdaderamente excepcionales. ¡Estamos orgullosos de tenerlos dentro de la familia de D87 y no podemos agradecerles lo suficiente por todo lo que hacen!🏅🙌 Les mandamos un high-vibe virtual. ¡Sigan haciendo un gran trabajo! 🔖#SemanaNacionaldelAsistentedelDirector #LideresFuertesdelD87 #HeroesEducacionales #Gracias #SomosD87

🌟 Countdown to IAR Test - Show Up and Shine! 🌟 Friday Focus: Show up and shine, it's time to test your best! 🏅 Our week-long preparation journey leads us here - to the moment our kiddos show up for the test and let their hard work and dedication shine! 💪🎯 Let's make it our priority to show up, support our students, and bridge all efforts towards their success. Let's cheer them on as they take on this challenge with confidence and grace. 🎉📚 Remember, we're not just preparing our students for a test - we're teaching them the valuable lesson of perseverance, dedication, and self-confidence. Together, we've got this! Good luck to all our wonderful students next week! Stay tuned as we continue to share the journey. 🎉 #CountdownToIAR #ShowUpAndShine #TestYourBest #WeCanDoThis

🍃 Countdown to IAR Test - Relax and Unwind 🍃 Thursday’s Tranquility: Take a deep breath and relax... 🌸 Today's tip in our countdown to the IAR test is all about the importance of unwinding and recharging. It's crucial for our students to balance their study time with activities that bring them joy and relaxation. 📚➡️🎨 Let’s encourage our kids to take a well-deserved break today to relax and do something they love. This isn’t just a break; it’s a crucial part of their test prep! A relaxed mind is a focused mind, ready to conquer any challenge that comes its way! Stay tuned for more tips as we get ready to shine on test day! #CountdownToIAR #RelaxAndUnwind #TestPrep #Recharge #TestYourBest

📣🎉 Highlighting Stellar Teaching in Action - Ms. Fishman of Sarah Raymond!🐶 🎉📣 With a Teaching Vacancy Grant of $200, Ms. Fishman has transformed her classroom into a space of intrigue and growth! Focusing on the life skill of putting on jackets, she set a challenge - to enable 80% of her PM class to easily put on and zip their coats by April's end and they hit that goal early! 👕💡 With the grant, she's bought dressing frames to enhance dexterity and sensory toys for enriched learning. And yes, every victory is sweetened with COOKIES! 🍪✨ Congrats to Ms. Fishman and her Rookies – their inspiring journey is a testament to effective teaching and learning! #InnovativeTeaching #LifeSkills #StudentAchievement #WeAreD87 📣🎉Reconocimiento a la estelar Enseñanza en Acción - ¡Ms. Fishman de Sarah Raymond!🐶 🎉📣 Con una Beca para Vacantes Docentes de $200, Mrs Fishman ha transformado su salón de clases ¡en un espacio de curiosidad y crecimiento! Concentrando en la habilidad de vida de ponerse la chamarra, ella puso un reto - permitir que el 80% de su clase de la tarde pueda ponerse y subir el cierre de su chamarra para el final del mes de abril y ¡lo lograron antes! 👕💡 Con la beca, ella compró vestidores para mejorar la destreza y juguetes sensoriales para enriquecer el aprendizaje, Y claro, ¡cada victoria es más dulce con GALLETAS!🍪✨ ¡Felicidades a Mrs Fishman y a sus Rookies - su inspirador viaje son la prueba de lo efectivo que puede ser el aprendizaje y la enseñanza! #EnseñanzaInnovadora #HabilidadesparalaVida #LogrosEstudiantiles #SomosD87

🌙 Countdown to IAR Test - Early to Bed 🌙 Wednesday Wisdom: A well-rested brain is a powerful one! 😴✨ Sleep plays a critical role in ensuring our students are at their best come test time. It's not just about quantity but quality too. Aiming for 8-10 hours of restful sleep can dramatically improve memory retention and sharpen focus. 🧠 As we inch closer to the IAR test, let's establish a calming bedtime routine for our kiddos. Turning off electronic devices, dimming the lights, or reading a book can signal to their bodies that it's time to wind down. 📘💡 Let's remind our students that while studying is important, sleep is their superpower for success! Encourage your child to hit the hay a little earlier tonight for that extra boost in brainpower tomorrow. Keep an eye out for our next "Test Your Best" tip! #CountdownToIAR #EarlyToBed #SleepForSuccess #RestfulMind #TestYourBest

🌟💖 Live to Give: Embracing Our 6th of the 7 Mindsets at D87! 💖🌟 As our D87 students journey through our series of the 7 Mindsets, this month, they’re diving into a powerful one: Live to Give. 🤲✨ Live to Give teaches students the power of serving others while reaching their full potential. It's about discovering unique talents and using them to make a positive impact in the world. This mindset reinforces that when we give generously of ourselves, the world has a way of giving back, enriching our lives in return. So, what can you do to adopt the Live to Give mindset? Start by: Identifying your strengths and passions. 🎨📚 Thinking of ways you can use them to help those around you. 🌍💡 Taking action! Every small act of giving can have a ripple effect of goodness. 🌊❤️ #D87Mindsets #ServeAndSoar #7Mindsets #LiveToGive #WeAreD87

📢 Attention Raiders!💜 🎓 All 9th-11th Graders & Some 12th Graders, this message is for you! Get ready for your PSAT/SAT tomorrow! 📚✏️ 🗓 What’s happening? 9th Graders: PSAT-9 10th Graders: PSAT-10 11th Graders: School Day SAT with Essay Selected 12th Graders: If you didn’t take the SAT last year, it’s your time to shine! ⏰ When? Be here at the normal time on Wednesday. Testing kicks off at 7:30 AM sharp! 💻 How? Gear up your Chromebooks! The test will be administered on them. 🔔 Schedule: It’s a full day of school with a normal bell schedule. You’ll be testing from 1st through 4th hours. Senior Note: Seniors, do not attend Wednesday, unless we’ve told you otherwise. 📣 IMPORTANT: Charge your Chromebooks the night before. Bring your fully-charged device and charger to school on Wednesday. Stay hydrated! Don’t forget your water bottle. Rest well for a good night’s sleep. Punctuality is key—be on time. Give it your best shot! Let’s tackle these tests with confidence and eagerness. 🌟 Let’s do this, Raiders! #SATDay #PSAT #StudentSuccess #TestPrep #TestYourBest

🌟 Countdown to IAR Test - Get Active! 🌟 Tuesday Tip: Let’s shake off those pre-test nerves! 🏃‍♂️💨 Did you know being active for just 20 minutes can significantly reduce anxiety and boost your mood? Perfect for burning off those pre-test jitters. Whether it’s dancing to your favorite tunes, taking a quick jog, stretching out with some yoga, or engaging in a sport you love, getting moving is key. 🧘‍♀️🏀🎵 Physical activity increases blood flow to the brain and prepares our kids mentally and emotionally for the challenges ahead. Let’s encourage our children to stay active and keep those nerves at bay as we get closer to test day. Stay tuned for more daily tips as we countdown to the IAR test! Together, we’re helping our students to test their best. ✨ #CountdownToIAR #GetActive #HealthyBodyHealthyMind #TestYourBest #OneWeekToGo #IAR=IAmReady #WeAreD87

📣 Countdown to IAR Test - One Week Away! 📣 All D87 3rd-8th graders will take the state IAR test and every day leading up to the test, we will share a "Test Your Best" strategy to help our students excel. Today's tip centers around healthy eating.🍎🥦 Food fuels our brain and the right foods can give it an extra boost. Opt for brain-boosting foods like fish, nuts, seeds, yogurt, and blueberries. These superfoods are not just delicious, but they're also packed with nutrients that support memory, concentration, and overall brain health. 🧠 So, let's help our children be as prepared as possible by focusing not just on studying, but also on eating right. Remember, our students' success is a team effort! Stay tuned for tomorrow's tip! #CountdownToIAR #TestYourBest #HealthyEating #OneWeekToGo #IAR=IAmReady #WeAreD87

🐇Happy Easter to all who celebrate! 📚🌈We hope all our D87 families and friends enjoyed some well-deserved R&R this past week! We are excited to see everyone back in class tomorrow, Monday, April 1st- and that's no joke!😊 Let’s jump back into learning and growing together!📚🌈 #HappyEaster #SpringBreak #SeeYouTomorrow #WeAreD87 🐇¡Feliz Pascua a todos los que celebran! 📚🌈¡Esperamos que todas nuestras familias y amigos del D87 disfruten de un buen merecido R&R! ¡Estamos muy emocionados de verlos de regreso en el salón de clases el día de mañana, lunes 1ro de Abril y no es broma!😊 Regresemos juntos al aprendizaje y crecimiento! !📚🌈 #VacacionesdePrimavera #NosVemosManana #SomosD87

🎖️🎨 Patriotic Artwork by BJHS Student Council Honors Vietnam Veterans 🎨🎖️ BJHS's Student Council, with assistance from Ms. Compton's IT class, has poured their creativity and gratitude into posters now displayed at our local VA Outpatient Clinic for National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29th. These artworks stand as a vibrant tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of Vietnam War heroes. A big thank you to our BJHS students for bridging generations with their art and showing such heartfelt appreciation for our veterans. Your dedication to the community and respect for our heroes shines brightly. 🇺🇸✨ #BJHSRespects #VietnamWarVeteransDay #CreativeTribute #ThankYouVeterans 🎖️🎨Arte Patriótico del Consejo Estudiantil de BJHS honrando a los Veteranos🎨🎖️ El Consejo Estudiantil de BJHS, con la asistencia de la clase de IT de Ms. Compton, ha desparramado su creatividad y gratitud en posters ahora en exhibición en nuestra Clínica VA local por el día Nacional del Vetarano de la Guerra de Vietnam, el cual se celebra el día de hoy 29 de Marzo. Estos trabajos de arte son un vibrante tributo a la valentía y los sacrificios de nuestros Héroes de Guerra. Un enorme agradecimiento a los estudiantes de BJHS por crear un puente entre las generaciones con su arte mostrando apreciación a nuestros veteranos. Su dedicación a la comunidad y respeto por nuestros héroes brilla radiante. 🇺🇸✨ #RespetoBJHS #DiadelVeteranodelaGuerradeVietnam #TributoCreativo #GraciasVeteranos