Bloomington Public Schools District 87

🔥🩺 BACC Students Rise to the Challenge in MISSION DAY! 🎯💪 The BACC was selected as one of two schools in Illinois to participate in MISSION DAY, hosted by the Army National Guard, 🌟🎉 This incredible opportunity allowed our BACC students to immerse themselves in a range of "missions" during the program, giving them the chance to explore various fields and life skills. From virtual reality firefighting to administering first aid/CPR, making rescues in small spaces using night-vision goggles, and entering/exiting contamination zones, our students embraced the challenges with gusto! 💥🚒 MISSION: POSSIBLE! #MissionPossible #EverythingIsPossible #MissionDay #WeAreD87

🔥🩺 BACC Students Rise to the Challenge in MISSION DAY! 🎯💪 The BACC was selected as one of two schools in Illinois to participate in MISSION DAY, hosted by the Army National Guard, 🌟🎉 This incredible opportunity allowed our BACC students to immerse themselves in a range of "missions" during the program, giving them the chance to explore various fields and life skills. From virtual reality firefighting to administering first aid/CPR, making rescues in small spaces using night-vision goggles, and entering/exiting contamination zones, our students embraced the challenges with gusto! 💥🚒 MISSION: POSSIBLE! #MissionPossible #EverythingIsPossible #MissionDay #WeAreD87 🔥🩺¡Los estudiantes de BACC elevaron el reto en DIA DE MISIÓN!🎯💪 El BACC fue una de solo dos de las escuelas de Illinois en participar en DIA DE MISIÓN, con el Ejercito de la Guardia Nacional como anfitrión. 🌟🎉 Esta increíble oportunidad permitió a nuestros estudiantes de BACC sumergirse a sí mismos en continuas “misiones” durante el programa, dándoles la oportunidad de explorar diferentes áreas y habilidades de vida. Desde ser bombero en realidad virtual hasta administrar primeros auxilios CPR, realizando rescates en pequeños espacios, usando binoculares de visión nocturna, entrando y saliendo de áreas contaminadas, ¡nuestros estudiantes acogieron los retos con gusto! 💥🚒 MISION:POSIBLE #MisionPosible #TodoesPOsible #DiadeMision #SomosD87

🌟 Join the D87 family! 🌟 We have immediate job openings in our custodial/maintenance department! 🧹 Job Details: 🕒 Hours: Tuesday-Friday 3pm to 11:30pm and Saturday 7am to 3:30pm 💲 Starting pay: $19.50/hour for custodians and $32.50/hour for maintenance technicians 🌈 Plus, we offer amazing benefits! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to become a part of our D87 family! 👉 Hurry and submit your application today! To apply and view all D87 open positions, please visit: https://www.applitrack.com/district87/onlineapp/default.aspx #District87 #D87Family s #NowHiring

🏫📚 A shoutout and big thank you to the West Bloomington Revitalization Project (WBRP) for supporting Bent, Irving, and Sheridan Schools by collecting school supplies! We are grateful for community partners investing in our kids! 🙌💜💜💜 Let's give a big round of applause to WBRP and all the community partners who invest their time, resources, and support in our children's future! 🌟💪 #CommunityPartners #WeAreD87 🏫📚 ¡Un gran reconocimiento y las inmensas gracias al Proyecto de Revitalización del Oeste de Bloomington (West Bloomington Revitalization Project WBRP) por su continuo apoyo a las escuelas primarias de Bent, Irving y Sheridan al recolectar suministros escolares! ¡Estamos muy agradecidos por tan buenos compañeros en la comunidad que invierten en nuestros estudiantes!🙌💜💜💜 ¡Démosle un gran aplauso a WBRP y a todos los compañeros de nuestra comunidad que invierten su tiempo, sus recursos y apoyos en el futuro de nuestros estudiantes!

🌟💡 Mrs. Dossett's 3rd-grade class embraces creativity and the "Everything is Possible" Mindset with the 7 Mindsets Curriculum! 🎨👏 These Oakland Owls have been creating, innovating, and dreaming big as they dive into their 7 Mindsets! #EverythingIsPossible #7Mindsets #WeAreD87 🌟💡 ¡La clase de 3er Grado de Mrs Dossett se lleno de creatividad y del lema de “Todo es Posible” del currículum de las 7 Mentalidades!🎨👏 Los Buhos de la escuela Oakland ¡han estado creando, innovando y soñando a lo grande mientras navegan en sus 7 Mentalidades! #TodoesPosible #7Mentalidades #SomosD87

🏈🎉 Game Time is Approaching: The BHS Homecoming Game Just One Hour Away! 🎉🏈 Before kickoff, we want to give a special shout-out to one of our incredible BHS alumni, John Ridgeway, from the Class of 2017. Currently playing for the NFL team Washington Commanders, John has exemplified the Raider spirit and gone on to achieve great things at the professional level! We are proud to call him one of our own. 🌟🏈 In just one hour, our mighty Raiders will take the field and show Danville what they are made of! Let's go, Raiders - you got this! 💪💜💜💜 🏈🎉¡La Hora del Juego se Acerca: El juego de Homecoming de BHS está a Solo una Hora de Distancia!🎉🏈 Antes de arrancar, queremos dar un reconocimiento especial a uno de nuestros increíbles graduados de BHS, John Ridgeway, de la clase del 2017. Actualmente jugando en el equipo de Comandantes de Washington de la NFL, ¡John ha ejemplificado el espíritu Raider y ha salido a obtener grandes logros a nivel profesional! Estamos orgullosos de llamarlo uno de nosotros. 🌟🏈 En solo una hora, ¡Nuestros Raiders saldrán al campo y le mostraran a Danville de qué están hechos! Vamos Raiders - ¡Ya lo tienen!💪💜💜💜

🗣️🎉 BHS had one last assembly to pump up the spirit before the Homecoming Game tonight, and boy it was action-packed!! The choir opened with the national anthem, all the fall varsity teams were introduced and walked across the field to cheers (the football team stopped to pose for their classmates😁), and both the cheer squad and dance team gave electrifying performances. And then, it was time for the moment we've all been waiting for—the introduction of our Homecoming Court and the announcement of this year's Homecoming Royalty! 💃🕺👑 Congratulations to Kamorah Carter and Chet Swank who were announced this year's Homecoming Royalty. Next on the menu- the big game homecoming game tonight! Let's Go Raiders! 🔥🏈 you got this! Mission: Possible! #MissionPossible #EverythingIsPossible #BHSHomecoming #WeAreD87

As Homecoming Week continues, we are excited to announce and recognize the exceptional individuals who have been inducted into the D87 and BHS Hall of Fame! Last night, at a special reception, we celebrated the incredible accomplishments of these outstanding individuals. 🥳🎓 This year, we proudly welcomed a whopping 8 new inductees into our esteemed Halls of Fame! Each one of them has left an indelible mark and made significant contributions to BHS and/or D87. Let's give a resounding round of applause to all our inductees! 🏆👏 BHS Inductees: James Ingold (1981 graduate), W. Thomas Lawrence (1976 graduate), Tim Romani (1980 graduate), Russell Shirk (1937 graduate, passed away in 1999), and James Shirk (1962 graduate). District 87 Inductees: (Jeff Lockenvitz, 38-year career, last position held was Washington Principal), Dr. Barry Reilly (34-year career, last position held was D87 Superintendent) and Rigo Schmelzer (BHS teacher and football coach his entire career). To learn more about this year’s (and past year’s) inductees, visit https://www.district87.org/page/hall-of-fame But the celebrations don't stop there! We would also like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Jeromy Bentley, a former BHS graduate, for receiving the esteemed Excellence in High School Teaching of Chemistry Award last night. Jeromy, a Class of 1995 graduate, currently teaches Honors Chemistry and Advanced Chemistry at Naperville Central High School. We are incredibly proud of your accomplishments and dedication to education! 🌟🧪 To all our honorees, whether you were recognized at the Hall of Fame reception or at the Excellence in High School Teaching ceremony, we commend you for your extraordinary achievements and the positive impact you have made in our community. You are ALL an inspiration to us! 🙌💜💛💜💛 Conforme continúa la semana de homecoming, estamos emocionados de anunciar y reconocer a los individuos excepcionales que han sido incorporados dentro del D87 y al Salón de la Fama de BHS, con una recepción especial, celebraremos los increíbles logros de estos formidables individuos. 🥳🎓 Este año damos orgullosos la bienvenida a 8 nuevos incorporamientos a nuestros famosos Pasillos de la fama! Cada uno de ellos ha dejado una marca indeleble y ha hecho contribuciones significativas a BHS y/o el D87. ¡Démosles un resonante aplauso! 🏆👏 Incorporados a BHS: James Ingold (graduado en 1981), W. Thomas Lawrence (graduado en 1976), Tim Romani (graduado en 1980), Russell Shirk (graduado en 1947, fallecio en 1999), y James Shirk (graduado en 1962). Incorporamientos del D87: (Jeff Lockevitz, 38 años de carrera, su última posición fue la de Director de la escuela Washington) Dr Barry Reilly (34 años de carrera, su última posición fue la de Superintendente del Distrito 87) y Rigo Schmelzer (maestro y entrenador de BHS, lo largo de su carrera). ¡Pero las celebraciones no acaban ahí! También nos gustaría extender nuestras sinceras felicitaciones a Jeromy Bentley, un graduado de BHS, que recibió el premio de Excelencia por Enseñanza de Química a Nivel Preparatoria. Jeromy un graduado de la clase de 1995, actualmente imparte la clase de honores de Química y Química Avanzada en la Preparatoria Central de Naperville. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de sus logros y su dedicación a la educación! 🌟🧪 Para todos nuestros honorados, ya sea que hayan sido reconocidos en el Pasillo de la Fama de recepción o en la Ceremonia de Excelencia por Enseñanza a Nivel Preparatoria, los festejamos por sus extraordinarios logros y el impacto positivo que han hecho en nuestra comunidad. ¡Ustedes son una inspiración para todos nosotros!🙌💜💛💜💛 #D87PasillodelaFama #BHSPasillodelaFama #SemanadeHomecoming #ReconociendolaExcelencia #CelebrandoLogros

🍎🍯 Happy Rosh Hashanah! 🌟🎉 Today marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year, and Rosh Hashanah invites us to look forward to the year ahead with anticipation, embracing new beginnings and fresh opportunities. 🌙✨ It's also a time for introspection and reflecting on the past year. L'shanah tovah- wishing all a sweet and prosperous year ahead! 🎊✨ 🍎🍯 ¡Feliz Rosh Hashanah! 🌟🎉Hoy es el inicio del Año Nuevo Judio y Rosh Hashanah nos invita a observar el ano con anticipación, arropando nuevos comienzos y oportunidades.🌙✨ También es un tiempo de introspección y reflexión del año anterior. ¡L’shanah tovah, deseándote un dulce y próspero año nuevo!🎊✨

🤾‍♀️👨‍🍳Soccer Moms vs. Grilling Dads- that's today's theme at BHS that made for lots of fun and loads of laughs!🍔⚽ Loving the spirit our Raiders are showing up with this Homecoming week! Keep it up and go Raiders!💜🙌 🤾‍♀️👨‍🍳 Mamás de fútbol versus papás asados: ¡ese es el tema de hoy en BHS que generó mucha diversión y muchas risas! 🍔⚽ ¡Me encanta el espíritu con el que nuestros Raiders se presentan en esta semana de Homecoming! ¡Sigan así y vayan Raiders! 💜🙌

Today is another fantastic day of Homecoming week at BHS, and today's spirit day theme is…. drumroll, please... Adam Sandler day! 🥳🎉 Students and staff are showing their spirit by channeling their inner Adam Sandler!🤩🎭 #BHSHomecoming #AdamSandlerDay #SchoolSpirit Hoy es otro gran día en la semana de Homecoming en BHS, y estamos más que felices de anunciar que el tema del día de aficionados de hoy! Tambores por favor… ¡Es dia de Adam Sandler! 🥳🎉¡Los estudiantes y el personal están mostrando su fanatismo al contactar a su personaje de Adam Sandler interno!🤩🎭 #BHSHomecoming #DiadeAdamSandler #SemanadeAficionados

Homecoming week at BHS is not only filled with fun and excitement, but it's also a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible academic achievements of our students! 🌟💼 Last night, we had the privilege of hosting the remarkable Academic Night, where we honored the juniors and seniors who have achieved a GPA of 4.4 and above. We also acknowledged the dedicated adults who have made a significant impact on their academic journey – including amazing teachers, coaches, siblings, parents, and more! 🏆📖 But that's not all! We are thrilled to announce that three exceptional BHS students have earned national recognition for their outstanding performance on College Board Exams. Let's give a big round of applause to Ariana Rider, for receiving the National Hispanic Award, as well as Jayla Westhoff and Kamorah Carter, who were recognized with the National African American Recognition Awards. 🎉👏 Stay tuned for some fantastic pictures capturing the spirit of Homecoming week! Let's continue to support and cheer on our amazing BHS community! 🥳💜

🌍🕊️ Remembering September 11: Reflecting on the Past, Honoring the Lives Lost 🙏✨ Today, on September 11, we pause to remember and reflect on the tragic events that took place 22 years ago. Throughout our district, classrooms united in teaching lessons, reading books, and engaging in conversations about that fateful day. Together, we honor the lives lost by ensuring that we never forget. 🕊️💔 #NeverForget #DayofRemembrance #WeAreD87 🌍🕊️Recordando el 11 de Septiembre: Reflexionando en el pasado, Honrando a las vidas que se perdieron 🙏✨ Hoy, 11 de septiembre , hacemos una pausa para recordar y reflexionar sobre los eventos que acontecieron hace 22 años. A través de nuestro distrito, los salones se han unido en lecciones de aprendizaje, lecturas y en conversaciones acerca de ese fatídico día. Juntos honramos las vidas que se perdieron al comprometernos a nunca olvidar 🕊️💔 #NuncaOlvidaremos #DiadeRecordar #SomosD87

🎉HOCO 2023- Theme: Las Vegas🃏🎲! Homecoming week officially kicks off today and this week will be packed with homecoming events for our Purple Raiders! Today's theme is Comfy, Cozy- nothing like starting the week off in the most comfortable way. Stay tuned for more HOCO events and themed days throughout the week- it will be filled with fun, energy, and school spirit!🌟✨ #HOCO2023 #LasVegasTheme #HomecomingWeek #WeAreD87

In Mrs. Findley's African American History class, BHS juniors and seniors embarked on an exciting literary journey to kick off the school year! They immersed themselves in the world of verse novels, discovering the power of storytelling through poetry. 🌟💫 Two students, Garrick Dickerson and Chance French, read the "Long Way Down" by Jason Reynolds, and their thoughtful analysis of the book in 3 lines earned them the well-deserved titles of Haiku Poetry Winners! 🎉🏆 Let's give a round of applause to Garrick and Chance- keep up the good work! 👏🎉 #EverythingIsPossible #WeAreD87

🏫🌟Today was a special day at Sarah Raymond as we had the pleasure of welcoming Illinois State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders! Dr. Sanders took time to thank the staff for their dedication and hard work before welcoming the Rookies as they got off the bus! 🌟👏

Oakland ended the week with a special visit from the Promise Council, who made one last stop to offer our students a warm welcome and show appreciation for their hard work and dedication! 🌟💜 We are incredibly grateful to the Promise Council for their ongoing support of our students and the participation of staff, board members, and community members who make this wonderful experience possible! 👏👏 We appreciate you! 🙌💜💜💜 #PromiseCouncil #WeAreD87 La escuela Oakland cerró la semana con una visita especial del Consejo de Promesa, quienes hicieron una última visita para dar a nuestros estudiantes una ¡calurosa bienvenida y mostrar apreciación por su gran trabajo y esfuerzo!. 🌟💜 ¡Estamos increíblemente agradecidos con el Consejo de Promesa por su continuo apoyo a nuestros estudiantes y por la participación del personal, miembros de la junta y a los miembros de la comunidad quienes han hecho posible esta maravillosa experiencia! 👏👏¡Los apreciamos mucho!🙌💜💜💜 #ConsejodePromesa #SomosD87

🏫🌈 Introducing the Zones of Regulation at Sheridan Elementary! Supporting Healthy Emotions and Behaviors! 📚✨ Sheridan is implementing the Zones of Regulation program this year, which helps students understand and manage their feelings and behaviors by categorizing them into four distinct "Zones". 🌟💙 Some of the zones include: 🔵 Blue (Slow) Zone: This is when your body is feeling sluggish, such as when you're tired, sick, sad, or bored. 🟢 Green (Go) Zone: The Go Zone is when you're ready to learn and fully engaged. It's a state of feeling happy, calm, and focused. All the Sheridan Sharks participate in a morning check-in, where they have the opportunity to identify the Zone they are in. It empowers them to better understand their emotions and helps teachers provide the support and guidance they need. 🌈💛 Check out Mrs. Floit's kindergarteners engaging in their morning check-in today. It’s awesome to see our little ones taking ownership of their emotions and building a strong foundation for their success! 🌟🙌

🗓️🎉 September: National Attendance Awareness Month! Let's Build Strong Attendance Habits Together! 📚✨ Did you know that September is National Attendance Awareness Month? It's the perfect time to emphasize the importance of good attendance and start our school year off on the right foot! 🌟💪 Students and staff at BJHS kicked off the month by donning hats as a symbol of their commitment to strong attendance habits! 🎩📅 #AttendanceAwarenessMonth #GoodAttendanceHabits #WeAreD87 🗓️🎉¡Septiembre: Mes Nacional de la Concientización Sobre la Asistencia! Construyamos fuertes hábitos juntos!📚✨ ¿Sabías que septiembre es el Mes Nacional de la Concientización Sobre la Asistencia? Es el tiempo perfecto para enfatizar la importancia de una buena asistencia y ¡comenzar nuestro año escolar con el pie derecho!🌟💪 Los estudiantes y miembros del personal de BJHS iniciaron el mes con una donación de sombreros como símbolo de su ¡compromiso con buenos hábitos de asistencia!📅 #MesdeConcientizacionSobrelaAsistencia #BuenosHábitosdeAsistencia #SomosD87

These Sharp Sharks 🦈 in Mrs. Mizel's 1st-grade class at Sheridan are using their math skills to play "5 in a Row" (like Bingo) adding and subtracting from cards they pick, and the first one to get 5 in a Row on their board wins! Keep up the fantastic work and continue to make learning fun! 🎉💙 #SharpSharks #MathIsFun #WeAreD87