Bloomington Public Schools District 87

🎉🏈 Victory Under the Friday Night Lights! 🏈🎉 Last night was one for the books as the Raiders faced off against U-High for the first time since 1976—and what a game it was! The Raiders showed incredible strength and spirit, clinching a 41-38 win! 🏆 Go Raiders! But let's not forget the halftime magic! ✨ The Marching Raiders took the field and left everyone in awe with their show-stopping performance! An unforgettable first home game of the season, setting the stage for more victories to come. Let's keep this energy going and support our Raiders all the way! #RaidersVictory #FridayNightLights #MarchingRaiders #FirstHomeGameWin #GoRaiders #WeAreD87 🎉🏈 ¡Victoria bajo las luces del viernes por la noche! 🏈🎉 Anoche fue inolvidable cuando los Raiders se enfrentaron a U-High por primera vez desde 1976, ¡y qué juego fue! ¡Los Raiders mostraron una fuerza y un espíritu increíbles y lograron una victoria por 41-38! 🏆 ¡Vamos asaltantes! ¡Pero no olvidemos la magia del entretiempo! ✨ ¡Los Marching Raiders salieron al campo y dejaron a todos asombrados con su espectacular actuación! Un inolvidable primer partido en casa de la temporada, que prepara el escenario para más victorias por venir. ¡Mantengamos esta energía y apoyemos a nuestros Raiders en todo momento! #RaidersVictory #FridayNightLights #MarchingRaiders #FirstHomeGameWin #GoRaiders #WeAreD87

🦉✨ A Hoot of a Welcome for the Oakland Owls! Our Owls received a special welcome from the Promise Council, D87 staff, community partners, and, of course, the incredible friends and families of Oakland- turning this ordinary day into an extra special Friday! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone involved for creating an amazing start to the day by putting smiles on the faces of our Oakland Owls! 🌞 #OaklandOwls #PromiseCouncil #FridaySmiles #WeAreD87 🦉✨ ¡Una Gran Bienvenida para los Búhos de Oakland! Nuestros Búhos recibieron una especial bienvenida del Consejo de Promesa, del personal del D87, de socios de la comunidad y por supuesto de los increibles amigos y familias de Oakland, ¡convirtiéndo este día ordinario en un Viernes super especial!🎉 Un enorme agradecimiento a todos los involucrados por crear un fabuloso comienzo al día y ¡colocar una enorme sonrisa en nuestros Búhos de la escuela Oakland! 🌞 #BuhosdeOakland #ConsejodePromesa #SonrisasdeViernes #SomosD87

This Sunday, 9/8 marks the inaugural 988 Day! This annual event is dedicated to spreading awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and emphasizing the importance of mental health support. Use #988Day to share how the #988Lifeline is about “No Judgment. Just Help.” See how you can participate at Samhsa.gov/988Day. Este domingo, 9/8 marca la inauguración del ¡Dia 988! Este evento anual esta dedicado a esparcir la concientizacion de la Linea de vida 988 del Suicidio y Crisis y enfatizar la importancia del apoyo a la Salud Mental. Usa el Dia#988 para compartir el mayor fundamento de la Línea de vida #988 “Sin Juicios. Solo Ayuda”. Averigua como puedes participar en samhsa.gov/988Day

⚽In yesterday's intense match against U-High, our men's soccer team ended the first half tied but faced a tough second half. Despite the outcome, we're bursting with pride! The determination and spirit our boys showed was unmatched. #UnstoppableSpirit #WeAreD87

🦈🎉Today Sheridan ended their day in a sea of blue with a “sharktastic” assembly that was all about school spirit! 🌟 Every student received brand new sharkwear— an awesome Sheridan T-shirt to wear on Sharkwear Wednesdays! Added bonus- some Bloomington High School football players joined the festivities to help celebrate this fantastic day by giving words of encouragement and even throwing out some jerseys to their fans! 🏈 A huge thank you to all the community organizations who made t-shirts for all Sheridan students possible. The Sheridan Sharks will be wearing their new sharkwear with pride every Wednesday!!🦈 #SheridanSchool #CommunitySpirit #Sharktastic #WeAreD87

Mark your calendars: 9/8 is the first annual #988Day! Be part of the movement happening nationwide to promote the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and mental health support. Find more information about 988 Day and how you can get involved: samhsa.gov/988Day #988Lifeline Marquen sus calendarios: ¡9/8 es el primer dia anual #988! Se parte del movimiento a lo largo del pais que promueve la Linea de vida 988 en contra del Suicidio y Crisis con apoyo a la Salud Mental. Encuentra más información acerca del Dia 988 y las formas disponibles en las que te puedes involucrar: samhsa.gov/988Day #988Lifeline

🎉🏈 Calling all Raiders fans! Gear up for an exciting Friday night under the lights as we celebrate our Back to School Night at the upcoming football game against U-High! 🎁Giveaway Alert! 🎁 We’re kicking off the celebration with a fantastic giveaway! The first 100 D87 students under the age of 12, who come accompanied by an adult, will receive a Raider's water bottle to mark the occasion. 🤩 Make sure to join us on the D87 home bleacher side to grab your special gift! 📅 Date: This Friday 📍 Location: Home Bleacher Side ⏰ Time: Grab your spot early! (Entrance at 6pm: Kick-off at 7pm) Let’s make this game a memorable Back to School celebration for our students and families. Wear your school colors, bring your school spirit, and let’s cheer on our Raiders together! Note: No backpacks are allowed. BHS students must have their 2024-25 school ID (or a picture of it on their phone) to enter the game. 🗣️ Spread the word, and let’s fill the stands with our D87 pride!

🎉🎨 Bent School's Centennial Celebration Kickoff! 🎉🎨 This Saturday, Bent School is celebrating a monumental milestone - their Centennial Celebration! The excitement started off this morning with an all-school assembly. Bent students and staff had the honor of hearing from Principal Delgado, Superintendent Dr. Mouser, and Bloomington Mayor Mwilambwe, who presented the school with an official proclamation. The PTO members, who have been instrumental in organizing the celebration, gifted the school a beautiful painting by local artist, Eileen Backman. Our Bent kiddos are all hyped up for the 100-year celebration and we're extending a warm invitation to all former Bent Superstars, D87 friends and family, and community members. Let’s all gather this Saturday, from 4 PM to 6 PM at Bent School, to make this centennial celebration one for the books! 📍 Date: This Saturday ⏰ Time: 4 PM to 6 PM 🏠 Location: Bent School Let’s create memories that will last another century! #Bent100Years #CentennialCelebration #CommunitySpirit #BentSchool #WeAreD

⚾️ Mark your calendars for BJHS's inaugural "Knight" game against Chiddix on Thursday, September 5th at 6:45 pm at GE Park. Let's fill those stands with some Knight spirit! 💜 Some highlights of the evening include: 🇺🇸 National Anthem sung by BJHS students ⚾ Ceremonial First Pitch: Dr. Mouser, Superintendent 🏃‍♂️ Post-Game Fun: Kids can run the bases 🎶 Music & Announcing: By the fabulous Mr. Wolfe 🗓️ Don't miss out! Let's pack the stands and support our Knights! #BJHSKnightGame#BaseballNight #GoKnights #WeAreD87 ⚾️Marquen sus calendarios para la noche de juego inaugural de los Knights de BJHS contra Chiddix el jueves, 5 de septiembre a las 6:45 pm en el parque GE. ¡Llenemos esas gradas con espíritu Knight! 💜 Algunos datos a destacar de esa noche incluyen: Estudiantes de BJHS cantaran el Himno Nacional ⚾Primer Lanzamiento Ceremonial: El Superintendente del Distrito, Dr Mouser. 🏃‍♂️Diversion despues del juego: Los estudiantes pueden correr por las canchas. 🎶Música y Anuncios: Proporcionados por el fabuloso Sr Wolfe 🗓️¡No te lo pierdas! Llenemos las gradas y apoyemos a los Knights! #NochedeJuegodelosKnightsdeBJHS #VamosKnights #SomosD87

🎉 Happy Labor Day from D87! 🎉 Today, we take a moment to honor the hard work and achievements of workers across the nation. Labor Day is not just a long weekend; it's a tribute to the dedication and contributions that have shaped our country and community. On this Labor Day, we are grateful for our tireless staff, dedicated educators, and the supportive families that make it great to be in D87. Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing Labor Day! 🌟 #LaborDay #HonoringHardWork #WeAreD87 🎉Feliz Labor day (Dia del Trabajo) D87!🎉 El día de hoy, nos tomamos un momento para honrar el arduo trabajo y los logros de los trabajadores de todo el país. Labor Day (Dia del Trabajo) no es solo un largo fin de semana; es un tributo a la dedicación y a las contribuciones que han moldeado a nuestro país y a la comunidad. En este Labor day (Dia del Trabajo), estamos agradecidos por nuestro incansable personal, dedicados educadores y el apoyo de las familias que hacen maravilloso estar en el D87. Les deseamos a todos un seguro y relajado Labor day (Dia del Trabajo)🌟 #LaborDay #HonrandoelTrabajoDuro #SomosD87

🏆Former BHS 3-sport athlete and 2023 grad Adam Beasley, known for his talents in football, basketball, and track while at BHS, has just broken the long jump record in his first year at Illinois Wesleyan University. An incredible achievement! Congratulations, Adam! Your hard work pays off, and your BHS and D87 family is proud- "Once a Raider, Always a Raider"! #BHSAlumni #RecordBreaking #AdamBeasely #OnceARaiderAlwaysARaider #WeAreD87 🏆Nuestro Formal Atleta 3-deportes de BHS graduado en el 2023, Adam Beasely, conocido por su talento en football, basketball y track, ha roto el récord en el salto de cuerda en su primer año en la Universidad de Wesleyan de Illinois. ¡Que increíble logro! ¡Felicidades Adam! Tu arduo trabajo rindió frutos, y tu familia de BJHS y BHs están orgullosos de ti- ¡“Una vez Raider, siempre Raider”! #AlmnadodeBHS #RompeRecord #AdamBeasely #UnavezRaider,siempreRaider #SomosD87

🚫🏫 Reminder: No School & D87 Buildings Closed This Monday! 🚫 Attention D87 families! Please note that there will be NO SCHOOL and all district buildings will be closed this upcoming Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend and take this time to relax and spend moments with family and friends! We'll see everyone back in class on Tuesday, September 3rd! 🌟 #NoSchool #LaborDayClosure #FamilyTime #WeAreD87 🚫🏫Recuerde: ¡No hay escuela y todas las Instalaciones del D87 van a estar cerradas este Lunes!🚫 ¡Atención a todas las familias del D87! Por favor recuerde que NO HABRÁ CLASES y las instalaciones del Distrito permanecen cerradas el día lunes 2 de septiembre debido a la conmemoración del Labor Day (Dia del Trabajo). ¡Disfruta el fin de semana largo y aprovecha este tiempo para relajarte y pasar momentos con la familia y amigos! ¡Nos vemos de regreso a clases el día martes, 3 de septiembre!🌟 #NohayEscuela #CierreporLaborDay #TiempoFamiliar #SomosD87

🍫✨Today, students at both BHS and BJHS received a special welcome that made their Friday even sweeter – and just in time for a 3-day weekend! Thanks to the 100 Caring Adults initiative by the Promise Council, our students were greeted with cheers and chocolates 🍫 as they started their day. A heartfelt thank you to the D87 staff, retired teachers, school board members, and community organization members for making this sweet gesture possible! Now that's one sweet way to end the week- wishing everyone a fantastic long weekend ahead! 🌟 #SweetWelcome #D87Community #3DayWeekend #PromiseCouncil #WeAreD87

Our Raiders 101 week may have come and gone, but the creativity of our incoming BHS freshmen now lives on along Constitution Trail! As part of their introduction to high school life, our newest Raiders worked in teams creating unique birdhouses, and the City of Bloomington has recently placed them along the trail for all to enjoy. 🖌️🏡 Whether you're out for a jog, walk, or bike ride, keep your eyes peeled for the birdhouses made by our Raiders! 🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️ #RaiderPride #CreativityInNature #ConstitutionTrail #WeAreD87 Nuestra semana de Raiders 101 ya terminó, pero la creatividad de nuestros estudiantes de nuevo ingreso sigue brotando y ahora ¡vive en el Constitution Trail! Como parte de su introducción a la vida en la preparatoria, nuestros nuevos Raiders trabajaron en equipo creando maravillosas casas para pájaros que la Ciudad de Bloomington colocó recientemente a lo largo del trail para que cualquiera pueda disfrutarlas. 🖌️🏡 Ya sea que estés en el trail para trotar, caminar o andar en bicicleta mantente atento para poder observar ¡las casas hechas elaboradas por los Raiders! 🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️

Join us in celebrating the hard work of 3 talented BHS students who earned prestigious academic honors from the @CollegeBoard National Recognition Program. This is a moment of celebration for Kiana Brooks, Reality Herron, and Miles Kallsen! 🎉✨ These honors will be added to their portfolios as they continue their educational journeys and showcase their achievements to colleges. Join us in congratulating Kiana, Reality, and Miles on this fantastic achievement. Here’s to their bright futures ahead!✨ #BHSExcellence #ProudMoment #AcademicHonors #FutureLeaders #CelebratingSuccess #WeAreD87 Únase a nosotros para celebrar el arduo trabajo de 3 talentosos estudiantes de BHS que obtuvieron prestigiosos honores académicos del Programa de Reconocimiento Nacional de la Junta de Colegios (@CollegeBoard National Recognition Program). ¡Este es un momento de celebración para Kiana Brooks, Reality Herron y Miles Kallsen!🎉✨ Estos honores se agregarán a su expediente mientras continúan su trayectoria educativa y muestren cada uno de sus méritos a las universidades. Únase a nosotros para felicitar a Kiana, Reality y Miles por este fantástico logro. ¡Brindemos por el brillante futuro que les espera!✨ #ExcelenciaenBHS #MomentodeOrgullo #HonoresAcademicos #FuturosLideres #CelebrandoelExito #SomosD87

🐯🐾 Picture Perfect Moment Alert Transitioning to a new school can be tough, but for a former Stevenson Tiger, a surprise visit from an old furry friend made all the difference! 🐾 🧡 Enter Milo, Stevenson's beloved therapy dog, who showed up to turn a difficult adjustment into a moment filled with tail wags and smiles! 🐶😄 Milo's message is clear: Tigers support each other, through every move and milestone. 🤗 Share the warmth and let's give a round of 'a-paws' for Milo, the ray of sunshine on a cloudy day! 👏☀️ #OnceATigerAlwaysATiger #TherapyDogLove #MiloTheHero #WeAreD87 🐯🐾Alerta de Momento Perfecto para una Foto Transicionar a una nueva escuela puede ser difícil, pero para un Tigre de Stevenson la visita de un antiguo amigo peludo ¡hace toda la diferencia! 🐾🧡 Hablamos de Milo, el amado perro de terapia de Stevenson , quien se apareció para convertir una situación difícil en uno ¡lleno de sonrisas y movimientos de cola alegres!🐶😄 El mensaje de Milo es claro: los Tigres se apoyan unos a otros en cada paso y en cada logro. 🤗 Compartamos la calidez y demos una ronda de apawsos a Mil, ¡el rayo de sol en un día nublado!👏☀️ #UnavezTigreSiempreunTigre #AmordelPerroTerapeuta #MiloelHeroe #SomolsD8

🌞 It's a Hot One Out There, D87 Families! 🌡️ But don't fret - our playgrounds may have looked a bit lonely today, but that's because all the fun moved indoors! To beat the heat, D87 elementary schools made sure recess was just as enjoyable with cool, indoor activities. Our students stayed safe and comfortable while having a blast! Remember, staying hydrated and cool is key on days like today! ☀️💧 #D87Cares #IndoorRecess #BeatTheHeat #SafeAndCool #WeAreD87 🌞 ¡Es una Tarde Calurosa la de Afuera, familias del D87!🌡️ Pero no se preocupen - tal vez nuestras áreas de juegos se vieron un tanto solitarias el dia de hoy, pero eso es porque ¡la diversión se movió para el interior! Para evadir el calor, las escuelas primarias del D87 se hicieron cargo de que el recreo fuera igual de agradable y divertido dentro de las instalaciones. ¡Nuestros estudiantes se mantuvieron seguros y cómodos al mismo tiempo que se divertían! ¡Recuerda, mantenerse fresco e hidratado es la clave para los días como hoy!☀️💧 #ElD87NosCuida #RecreoalInterior #EvadeelCalor #Seguroyfresco #SomosD87

🚨Attention Raider Fans! 🚨 Get all things Raider Athletics right at your fingertips with the new BHS Raider Athletics Mobile App! 📱✨ Sports & Performing Arts: Complete access to all sports and arts events. Easy Schedules: Find out who's playing today with a simple click. Don’t miss a beat or a game! Download the BHS Raider Athletics mobile app now and keep the Raider spirit alive wherever you go! 💪 (Download it at https://bhsraiders.app.link/download or use the QR Code in the graphic below!) #RaiderNation #BHSApp #StayConnected #WeAreD87 🚨¡Atención fanáticos de los Raiders!🚨 Obtengan toda su mercancía de fanatico solo con sus huellas digitales ahora mismo, con la ¡Nueva Aplicación Móvil de Atletismo Raider de BHS!📱✨ Deportes y Artes de la Interpretación: Acceso completo a los eventos de deportes y de artes. Fáciles Itinerarios: Averigua quienes juegan con un simple click. ¡No te pierdas ningún juego o ritmo! Descarga la aplicación para móvil de Atletismo Raider de BHS y ¡mantén vivo el espíritu Raider a donde quiera que vayas! 💪 (Descargala en https://bhsraiders.app.link/download o usa el codigo de barras en la gráfica de abajo) #NacionRaider #AppdeBHS #MantenteConectado #SomosD87

🎉🏫 Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence at Bent School! 🏫🎉 Check-put Bent's PTO Vice-President, Harriett Steinbach, sharing all the exciting details about Bent's 100th Year Celebration on News25, and we couldn't be more excited!https://www.25newsnow.com/video/2024/08/26/bent-elementary-school-celebrates-100-years-education-excellence/ 🗓️ Date: September 7 ⏰ Time: 4-6pm 📍 Location: Bent School This is a milestone event, and we're inviting Bent alumni, D87 families, and the entire community to join us in celebrating a century of learning, growth, and community. There will be festivities, memories to share, and much more! 👉 For more details, visit: !https://www.facebook.com/events/487430490604471 Let's tip our hats off to 100 years of Bent School's heritage and look forward to many more! Hope to see our D87 friends and family there for this momentous celebration. 🎩✨ #Bent100Years #CommunityCelebration #BentSuperStars #WeAreD87

🎉 Yesterday was a beautiful day at Bloomington's Cultural Fest at Miller Park!🌍 We had an incredible time connecting with everyone who stopped by our D87 tent to say hi! A big thank you to all our D87 friends and family for making it a memorable day. Your smiles and stories truly made our day brighter! ☀️ #BloomingtonCulturalFest #D87Community #MillerParkFun #WeAreD87