Bloomington Public Schools District 87

The 1st day of school is almost here! 📆 Friday, August 18th is the official start of the academic year for Pre-K, Elementary, 6th-grade only at BJHS, and 9th-grade/transfer students at BHS. Please note that 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades will start on Monday, August 21st. 🚌 👨‍⚕️ It is essential that your student's health requirements are up to date and complete before they can join their classes. 🩺 🚪 In addition, please be aware that all D87 buildings will be closed on Thursday, August 17th, from 7:30 am to Noon, for a district-wide staff training event. ⏰ 📢 Let's gear up for an exciting new academic year! Prepare for a fresh start and make sure your student is all set for day 1! 🎓 #WeAreD87 #BackToSchool #D87Families #HealthRequirements #StaffTraining ¡El primer día de clases ya casi está aquí! 📆 El viernes 18 de agosto es el inicio oficial del año académico para Pre-K, Primaria, 6.° grado solo en BJHS y 9.° grado/estudiantes transferidos en BHS. Tenga en cuenta que los grados 7, 8, 10, 11 y 12 comenzarán el lunes 21 de agosto. 🚌 👨‍⚕️ Es esencial que los requisitos de salud de su estudiante estén actualizados y completos antes de que puedan unirse a sus clases. 🩺 🚪 Además, tenga en cuenta que todos los edificios D87 estarán cerrados el jueves 17 de agosto de 7:30 a. m. a 12 p. m. para un evento de capacitación del personal en todo el distrito. ⏰ 📢 ¡Preparémonos para un nuevo año académico emocionante! ¡Prepárese para un nuevo comienzo y asegúrese de que su estudiante esté listo para el día 1! 🎓 #WeAreD87 #BackToSchool #D87Families #Requisitos de salud #Capacitación del personal

📚 Math Tutors Needed at BJHS! 📊 Seeking caring individuals who enjoy math and want to make a difference in students' lives! BJHS has openings for math tutors, three days a week, from 8 am to 9 am. 💻 📢 If you have a high school diploma and a passion for helping others succeed, we would love to hear from you! Tutors receive paid training and compensation of $50 per hour. 💰 👨‍🏫 As a math tutor, you will work closely with students and help them develop their skills and confidence in math. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in our community-. 😍 If you know the perfect person who fits this role, please share! For additional information and 📝 to apply visit, https://jobsearch.illinoisstate.edu/en-us/job/517216/illinois-tutoring-initiative-creating-a-pool-of-tutors-extra-help

👥 D87 staff members had a great time at the Cultural Fest in Miller Park this past Saturday! We were thrilled to see so many of our awesome D87 families there, and even had some of our fabulous Board of Education members drop in! 🤩 🏞️ We had an all-around fun day, enjoying the beautiful weather and connecting with our amazing community.🌟 🎉 If you missed us at the Cultural Fest, don't worry! You can catch us at the upcoming West Fest this Saturday! Come say hi and join us in a game of bags! We'd love to see you there! 🙌 🗓️ Save the date: West Fest - this Saturday! #WeAreD87 #CulturalFest #WestFest #FunTimes ¡Los miembros del personal de D87 se lo pasaron muy bien en el Festival Cultural en Miller Park el sábado pasado! Estábamos encantados de ver a tantas de nuestras increíbles familias D87 allí, ¡e incluso algunos de nuestros fabulosos miembros de la Junta de Educación! 🤩 🏞️ Tuvimos un día divertido, disfrutando del hermoso clima y conectándonos con nuestra increíble comunidad. 🌟 🎉 Si nos echaste de menos en el Festival Cultural, ¡no te preocupes! ¡Puedes encontrarnos en el próximo West Fest este sábado! ¡Ven a saludar y únete a nosotros en un juego de bolsos! ¡Nos encantaría verte allí! 🙌 🗓️ Reserva la fecha: West Fest - ¡Este sábado! #WeAreD87 #CulturalFest #WestFest #FunTimes

📣 Fall Athletes Kickoff Cookout! 🏆🌭 🗣️ Discipline, camaraderie, good sportsmanship, and Raider Pride were some attributes D87 Athletic Director Tony Bauman spoke about to his fall athletes during their fall kickoff cookout. 📚 School is about to start and our fall athletes are gearing up for their season! Our BHS athletes got together this weekend for a cookout to celebrate their upcoming season. 🎉 To motivate and inspire them, all athletes were presented with a bag tag inscribed with WE CAN- and we know they can! 💪 🍀 Good luck to all our fall athletes! 🏅 Have a great season and show off that Raider Pride on and off the field! 🎊 #FallAthletes #BHS #RaiderPride #WeCan #GoodLuck #WeAreD87 ¡Los atletas de otoño inician la cocina! 🏆🌭 🗣️ La disciplina, la camaradería, la buena deportividad y el Raider Pride fueron algunos de los atributos. El director atlético de D87, Tony Bauman, habló con sus atletas de otoño durante su salida de lanzamiento de otoño. 📚 ¡La escuela está a punto de empezar y nuestros atletas de otoño se están preparando para su temporada! Nuestros atletas de BHS se reunieron este fin de semana para una comida al aire libre para celebrar su próxima temporada. 🎉 Para motivarlos e inspirarlos, a todos los atletas se les presentó una etiqueta de bolsa inscrita con WE CAN, ¡y sabemos que pueden! 💪 🍀 ¡Buena suerte a todos nuestros atletas de otoño! 🏅 ¡Que tengas una gran temporada y presumir de ese Raider Pride en y fuera del campo! 🎊 #FallAthletes #BHS #RaiderPride #WeCan #GoodLuck

🎉We are thrilled to welcome D87 New Teachers who had an action-packed few days during their onboarding training. From curriculum to supports and our fabulous D87 culture, they were immersed in everything our district has to offer! 💜 Our new teachers enjoyed a fun-filled schedule of activities that included a scavenger hunt, training sessions, a luncheon, and a fun bus tour to showcase Bloomington and all our buildings. We are proud to say that our new teachers are ready to hit the ground running, and we know they will bring great enthusiasm and passion to the classroom this year. Join us in welcoming our new teachers to the D87 family and wishing them a fantastic year ahead! #D87NewTeachers #WelcomeToTheFamily #WeAreD87 🎉🍎

🎉🎒 BHS hosted Freshmen Connection last night! 🏫 The evening gave incoming freshmen and their parents an insight into life at BHS. 🤝 Students had the opportunity to ask questions about being a Raider to a peer group while Principal Moore spoke to parents and had a Q & A about high school life. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Our newest Purple Raiders had the chance to see all the various clubs, activities, and sports offered, and speak to student peers about becoming involved. 💜 A great start to the year for our BHS freshmen! 🌟

D87 Admins, directors, and superintendents kicked off the new school year at the Regional Office of Education Administrator's Back to School Breakfast! 🍳🥐 Illinois State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders and Regional Superintendent Mark Jontry shared their insights, and we were thrilled to pose for a picture with them! 📸😊 #BackToSchool #EducationLeaders #ILSuperintendent #RegionalSuperintendent #WeAreD87 ¡Los administradores, directores y superintendentes del D87 dieron inicio al nuevo año escolar en el Desayuno de Regreso a Clases del Administrador de la Oficina Regional de Educación! 🍳🥐 El superintendente del estado de Illinois, el Dr. Tony Sanders, y el superintendente regional, Mark Jontry, compartieron sus ideas y nos encantó posar para una foto con ellos. 📸😊 #BackToSchool #EducationLeaders #ILSuperintendent #RegionalSuperintendent #WeAreD87

🎉📚 Uknighted and it feels so good! 📣🎉 Our incoming 6th graders attended a Uknighted day where they got to meet teachers and new friends, tour the building and try their hand at opening those tricky lockers! 🔑👩‍🏫🤝 It was a great way for the students to get to know their school and all the exciting things that are in store for them in middle school! 🏫📚 We can't wait to see what this new group of Uknighted Knights will accomplish! 💪🔥 #Uknighted #BJH #ExcitingThingsAhead #WeAreD87 🎉📚 ¡Uknighted y se siente tan bien! 📣🎉 ¡Nuestros alumnos entrantes de sexto grado asistieron a un día de Uknighted donde conocieron a maestros y nuevos amigos, recorrieron el edificio e intentaron abrir esos casilleros complicados! 🔑👩‍🏫🤝 ¡Fue una excelente manera para que los estudiantes conocieran su escuela y todas las cosas emocionantes que les esperan en la escuela intermedia! 🏫📚 ¡Estamos ansiosos por ver qué logrará este nuevo grupo de Uknighted Knights! 💪🔥 #Uknighted #BJH #ExcitingThingsAhead #WeAreD87

📚👦👧 The first day of school is right around the corner, and it's important that your student is up to date on vaccinations and physicals! 💉👩‍⚕️ Check out the available resources and walk-in clinics in the images below! 📷 Stay ahead of the game and make sure your student is healthy and ready to learn! 🏫📚 #BackToSchool #HealthRequirements #WeAreD87

🌟📣 Today's edition of Work with Us Wednesday includes ALL our open positions! 💼🔓 Our vacancies are filling up, but we still have a handful of open positions that need to be filled by enthusiastic individuals who would love to become part of our D87 family! 🤝👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Apply today and come grow with us! 🌱💪 #WorkWithUsWednesday #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #WeAreD87 🌟📣 ¡La edición de miércoles de Trabaja con Nosotros incluye TODAS nuestras posiciones abiertas! 💼🔓 ¡Nuestros puestos vacantes se están llenando, pero todavía tenemos unos puestos abiertos que deben ser ocupados por personas entusiastas a las que les encantaría formar parte de nuestra familia D87! 🤝👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ¡Solicite hoy y venga a crecer con nosotros! 🌱💪

📢 Still need to register your student? 🎒📝😊 🏫 D87 elementary schools, BJHS and BHS, will be hosting a walk-in registration event on Thursday, August 3rd. 📞 Contact your child's school for registration times. 🕛 #BacktoSchool #Registration #D87Schools #WeAreD87

🎉Last week was super exciting for the D87 tech department! They had the privilege to host "The Feast" - an exclusive conference where D87 staff members attended different sessions to learn some amazing technology tips and tricks that they can incorporate into their classrooms. The week ended with staff presentations showcasing what they had learned during the sessions, and they can’t wait to use their new tips and tricks in the classroom in a few short weeks! 🎓✨ #D87TechnologyRocks #WeAreD87 🎉¡La semana pasada fue súper emocionante para el departamento de tecnología D87! Tuvieron el privilegio de organizar "The Feast", una conferencia exclusiva donde los miembros del personal de D87 asistieron a diferentes sesiones para aprender algunos consejos y trucos tecnológicos increíbles que pueden incorporar a sus aulas. La semana terminó con presentaciones del personal que mostraban lo que habían aprendido durante las sesiones, ¡y no pueden esperar a usar sus nuevos consejos y trucos en el aula en unas pocas semanas! 🎓✨ #D87TechnologyRocks #WeAreD87

It's here!!!! 🎉🎉We're thrilled to announce the new website and app for Bloomington District 87! It's everything Bloomington District 87, in your pocket! 🤩💻Download the app today!!! Download for Android https://bit.ly/42fziH Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3VPc3BN

We have some fantastic news to share! 😃 Drumroll, please... 🥁 D87 is thrilled to announce we are anticipating NEW rates for paraprofessionals for the upcoming school year! 💪💼 Paraprofessional pay rates are expected to begin at an amazing $18 an hour! 💰💥 This is your chance to join our incredible D87 family and make a real difference in the lives of our students. 🏫✨🌟 With competitive rates and a supportive work environment, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss! 🙌💯 We welcome all enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact on young minds. 🌈📚 So what are you waiting for? Apply for a paraprofessional position today and join our amazing D87 family!https://www.applitrack.com/district87/onlineapp/default.aspx 🤝🌟 Let's create a brighter future together! 🌞 #ExcitingNews #JoinOurTeam #WeAreD87 ¡Tenemos noticias fantásticas para compartir! 😃 Redoble de tambores, por favor... 🥁 ¡D87 se complace en anunciar que estamos anticipando NUEVAS tarifas para paraprofesionales para el próximo año escolar! 💪💼 ¡Se espera que las tarifas de pago de los paraprofesionales comiencen en $ 18 por hora! 💰💥 Esta es tu oportunidad de unirte a nuestra increíble familia D87 y marcar una diferencia real en la vida de nuestros estudiantes. 🏫✨ 🌟 Con tarifas competitivas y un ambiente de trabajo solidario, ¡Esta es una oportunidad que no querrá perderse! 🙌💯 Damos la bienvenida a todas las personas entusiastas apasionadas por tener un impacto positivo en las mentes jóvenes. 🌈📚 ¿Entonces, Qué esperas? ¡Solicite un puesto de paraprofesional hoy y únase a nuestra increíble familia D87! https://www.applitrack.com/district87/onlineapp/default.aspx 🤝🌟 ¡Creemos juntos un futuro más brillante! 🌞 #ExcitingNews #Únete a nuestro equipo #WeAreD87

Has your student met the health requirements to start school in August? D87 is hosting the Carle Mobile Clinic at BJHS on Friday, August 4th from 9am to 4pm. If your student still needs an updated physical or immunizations call 309.827.6031 to make an appointment or request additional information. Please bring an insurance or medical card as they will be needed at the time of the appointment.

Hola! Hello! Are you a fluent Spanish speaker looking for an exciting opportunity? Look no further! We are hiring a Spanish Interpreter/Translator to join our awesome team in one of the state's most diverse school districts! 🌍 Work in a vibrant and inclusive school environment 🙋‍♂️ Utilize your fluency in Spanish to help bridge communication gaps 🎓 High school diploma required 💼 Excitement to join the D87 family is a must! If you meet these qualifications and are ready to make a difference, apply today! 📝 #WeAreD87 #SpanishInterpreter #Translator #ApplyNow

🎨🏙️✈️📚From Bloomington to NYC! Irving Art teacher Karen Brinker just got back from an awesome week-long intensive training by Art21 in the Big Apple! 🍎🗽 Karen and 16 other educators from around the world met in New York to start laying the foundation for building a new curriculum. They'll continue meeting remotely throughout the year to develop lessons that will focus on storytelling in contemporary art. 💡 But it wasn't all work and no play - the group also had a private tour of The Guggenheim, the MoMA, the Brooklyn Art Museum, the New Museum, and visited Marela Zacarias' studio space in Brooklyn. 🎊🎉 #WeAreD87 #Art21 #NYC #ContemporaryArt #TeacherTraining 🎨🏙️✈️📚¡De Bloomington a Nueva York! ¡La maestra de arte de Irving, Karen Brinker, acaba de regresar de una increíble capacitación intensiva de una semana de duración de Art21 en la Gran Manzana! 🍎🗽 Karen y otros 16 educadores de todo el mundo se reunieron en Nueva York para comenzar a sentar las bases para construir un nuevo plan de estudios. Continuarán reuniéndose de forma remota durante todo el año para desarrollar lecciones que se centrarán en la narración de historias en el arte contemporáneo. 💡 Pero no todo fue trabajo y nada de diversión: el grupo también realizó un recorrido privado por The Guggenheim, MoMA, Brooklyn Art Museum, New Museum y visitó el estudio de Marela Zacarias en Brooklyn. 🎊🎉 #WeAreD87 #Art21 #NYC #ContemporaryArt #TeacherTraining

🎉Today is our summer registration event!!!!🎉 If you need assistance registering your student, come see us at 300 E. Monroe Street between 9am-12pm or 3:30-7pm and let us help get your student registered! Spanish assistance is available! (registration assistance can also be found at: https://www.district87.org/domain/98) 🎉¡Hoy es nuestro evento de registro de verano!🎉 Si necesita ayuda para registrar a su estudiante, visítenos en 300 E. Monroe Street entre las 9 a. m. y las 12 p. m. o de 3:30 a. m. a 7 p. m. ¡y permítanos ayudarle a registrar a su estudiante! ¡La asistencia Español está disponible! (También se puede encontrar asistencia de registro en: https://www.district87.org/domain/98)

Still needing assistance getting your student registered? Our 2nd registration event is coming up on Wednesday, July 19 from 9am-12pm & 3:30pm-7pm at 300 E. Monroe Street! Just walk in during those times and let us help you get your student registered! Spanish assistance will be available. [Call 309.827.6031 if you have any questions!] (registration assistance can also be found at: https://www.district87.org/domain/98) ¿Aún necesita ayuda para registrar a su estudiante? ¡Nuestro segundo evento de registro se acerca el miércoles 19 de julio de 9 am a 12 pm y de 3:30 pm a 7 pm en 300 E. Monroe Street! ¡Solo acérquese durante esos momentos y permítanos ayudarlo a registrar a su estudiante! La asistencia en Español estará disponible. [¡Llame al 309.827.6031 si tiene alguna pregunta!] (También se puede encontrar asistencia de registro en: https://www.district87.org/domain/98)

👨‍🍳🧀🍦🍨👏 Top Chef hits BJHS! The Knights made cottage cheese ice cream (that’s right, ice cream from cottage cheese!) and had a taste test comparing store-bought ice cream and their own creations. Students and staff had a great time sampling the goods- such a delicious way to finish the “Livin’ Your Best Life” summer program at BJHS! 🤤👌 👨‍🍳🧀🍦🍨👏 ¡Top Chef llega a BJHS! Los Caballeros hicieron helado de requesón (¡Así es, helado de requesón!) y tuvieron una prueba de sabor comparando el helado comprado en la tienda y sus propias creaciones. Los estudiantes y el personal se divirtieron mucho probando los productos, ¡Una manera tan deliciosa de terminar el programa de verano "Livin 'Your Best Life" en BJHS! 🤤👌