Bloomington Public Schools District 87

🌟 Next up in our D87 Summer Series: Erin O’Grady! 🌟 Erin O’Grady is thrilled to return to District 87 as the Associate Director of Student Services! After teaching in D87 for 17 years, Erin stepped into a principal role in Unit 5. Now, she’s excited to reconnect with her D87 roots, work alongside staff in a new capacity, and continue supporting the community she loves. This year, Erin looks forward to building relationships within the D87 community and making a meaningful impact through her new role. At home, Erin lives in Hudson with her husband and daughter. She has been enjoying a fun-filled summer with pool days/nights and spending time with her growing family of pets—including three chickens and a bunny that joined the crew this summer! 🐔 🐇 Help us welcome Erin O’Grady back to District 87! #WelcomeBackToD87 #WeAreD87

🚴‍♂️ Bent Pride on the World Stage! 🌎

Our very own Bent Elementary student, Spencer Sullivan, is taking his BMX skills to a whole new level! He’s headed to Copenhagen, Denmark to represent Team USA at the 2025 UCI BMX World Championships (July 28-August 3)! 🇺🇸🇩🇰

Let’s rally behind Spencer and show him how proud we are of his incredible hard work, dedication, and courage. 💪 Send a card of encouragement and let him feel the love and support from back home! 🥳💙

We’re cheering for you, Spencer—go make history! 🎉

#BentPride #TeamUSA #UCIBMXWorlds #BMXChampion #WeAreD87

📚✨ AP Scores Are Here! ✨📚

Attention BHS students! The wait is over—AP test scores are available starting today, July 7, 2025! 🎉

If you took a late exam, hang tight—those scores may take a little longer to arrive. Remember, you can send your scores for FREE to the college of your choice when you're ready to applyl! 🏫💼

#APScores2025 #WeAreD87

🎉 Registration for the 2025/26 School Year is NOW OPEN! 🎉 Don’t wait—register your student today! Head to Skyward Qmlativ Family Access via your Skyward app or visit: https://skyward.iscorp.com/BloomingtonSD87ILStu. Need assistance? Visit our registration resources page: http://bit.ly/3Ghz4dj. Let’s get ready for an exciting school year ahead! 🏫✨ #RegistrationIsOpen #RegisterToday #WeAreD87

🇺🇸🎆 Happy 4th of July from District 87! 🎆🇺🇸 Wishing all of our D87 community a safe and joyful Independence Day! May your day be filled with celebration, connection, and plenty of red, white, and blue! ❤️🤍💙 Enjoy the fireworks and stay safe! 🎇 #Happy4thOfJuly #WeAreD87

🎒✨ Save the Date! ✨🎒 Get ready for the new school year with required physicals and vaccines! McLean Mobile Health Services is teaming up with Carle Health, Chestnut Health, and McLean Public Health Department for two back-to-school health clinic events. 🏫💉 Event Details: 📅 July 30, 2025 | ⏰ 9 AM - 4 PM 📍 Western Avenue Community Center, 600 N Western Ave, Bloomington, IL 📅 August 1, 2025 | ⏰ 9 AM - 4 PM 📍 Danvers Township Building, 898 N West Street, Danvers, IL Skip the lines! Schedule your appointment today. Spread the word and make back-to-school prep easy! 🌈 #CommunityHealth #SchoolReady #WeAreD87

🩺 Welcome to District 87, Monique Goldman! Monique Goldman is excited to join BJHS as the new school nurse! Previously an Ortho/Neuro nurse at OSF Saint Joseph Hospital, Monique is transitioning into her role at BJHS to get back to working with children while also enjoying a schedule that allows her to spend more time with her own two boys, ages 9 and 5. This year, Monique is looking forward to connecting with the students at BJHS and becoming someone they feel comfortable turning to for care and support. Outside of work, Monique loves family outings to the zoo and museums and cherishes time spent with her boys and loved ones. 👩‍⚕️ Let’s give Monique a big District 87 welcome as she starts her new role at BJHS! #WelcomeToD87 #WeAreD87

🌲 Students in the BJHS summer program had an unforgettable field trip to Funk's Grove last Friday! They enjoyed the beauty of the great outdoors and explored the wonders of nature! 🍂🔎 #BJHSSummer #FieldTripFun #FunksGrove #NatureExploration #WeAreD87

🎉 Welcome to District 87, Macy Byer! 🎉 Macy Byer is joining the BHS team as a Special Education Teacher! After graduating from Illinois State University in December 2024 with a degree in Special Education—while also competing as a member of the Women’s Track Team at ISU—Macy is ready to jump into her new role! Her passion for education stems from a family filled with educators, and she’s inspired to make a positive impact on the lives of her students. Macy previously student-taught at BJHS, where she developed strong connections with both the staff and students, leaving her eager to return to District 87. This year, Macy is most excited to meet her students, build positive relationships, and continue growing as an educator. In her free time, Macy loves to spend time with her family and friends, be outdoors, coach track, and relax at home. 🏃‍♀️ Let’s cheer Macy on as she starts her teaching adventure at BHS! #WelcomeToD87 #WeAreD87

☀️ Beating the Heat! ☀️ Students in the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) found creative ways to stay cool and have fun during their Extended School Year programming! 🌊😎 #BeatingTheHeat #ExtendedSchoolYear #DynamicLearning #SummerFun #WeAreD87

📚☀️ D87 Summer Fun Continues! ☀️📚 While D87 summer programming wraps up next week, the learning and laughter keep going strong! 🎉✨ Our amazing Community Partners have been guiding students through exciting projects every afternoon that spark creativity and bring smiles all around. 🖍️🎨⚙️ Thank you to our incredible partners (and teachers!) for helping make this educational experience unforgettable! 🙌💙 Let’s celebrate learning, teamwork, and smiles! 😊🌟 #D87SummerFun #CommunityPartners #WeAreD87

🌟 Welcome to D87, Natalie Shumaker! 🌟 We’re excited to introduce Natalie Shumaker, our new Director of Curriculum and Development! Natalie has an extensive background in education, with experience as a Special Education Administrator, Assistant Principal, and Special Education Teacher! She’s excited to join our D87 family, appreciating the strong sense of community and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues to support students and create inclusive systems that benefit all learners. 😀Some fun facts about Natalie- she lives in Hudson with her husband of 15 years, John, their three kids, ages 14, 11, and 6, and their two dogs. Outside of work, Natalie enjoys cheering on her kids in their activities, running, spending time with family and friends, and finding humor in everyday moments. 👏 Let’s give Natalie a warm D87 welcome as she starts her journey with us! #WelcomeToD87 #WeAreD87

🌟 Welcome to Stevenson, Ashley Embry! 🌟 Continuing our summer series introducing new staff, we’re thrilled to welcome Ashley Embry, who will be at Stevenson as a special education paraprofessional! Last year, Ashley gained invaluable experience as a substitute teacher and finished the last couple weeks of school at Stevenson. Ashley is excited to work with both the kids and the staff this year. In her free time, she enjoys baking, crafting, and spending time with animals. And if you were wondering, her favorite color is pink! 👏 Let’s make her feel at home with a big D87 welcome! #WelcometoD87 #WeAreD87 ¡Bienvenida a Stevenson, Ashley Embry! Continuando con nuestra serie de verano presentando a nuestro nuevo personal, nos complace dar la bienvenida a Ashley Embry, quien se incorporará a Stevenson como paraprofesional de educación especial. El año pasado, Ashley adquirió una valiosa experiencia como maestra sustituta y terminó sus últimas dos semanas de clases en Stevenson. Ashley está emocionada de trabajar con los niños y el personal este año. En su tiempo libre, le gusta hornear, hacer manualidades y pasar tiempo con animales. Y por si te lo preguntabas, ¡su color favorito es el rosado! ¡Hagámosla sentir como en casa con una gran bienvenida a D87! #bienvenidaalD87 #SomosD87

🎉🌟 Big Cheers for the BHS Speech & Debate as they took on Nationals! Huge congratulations to Gean Carter, who placed 7th in Original Spoken Word at the National Speech & Debate Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa- marking her as BHS's second-ever National Finalist! 🌟 Also shining on the national stage were team members: Sage Eyres, Jacqui Benson, Haleigh Hoffman and Wesley Kalmes-Finch! Congratulations to the entire BHS Speech & Debate Team on their amazing accomplishments at Nationals! 🏆💪 #BHSpeechDebate #NSDANationals #TeamExcellence #WeAreD87

🌞🎉Despite the heat, we had an amazing day at the Juneteenth Celebration at Miller Park! A huge thank you to all the families and friends who stopped by the D87 tent to say hi, grab some swag, and enjoy a game or two of bags. And an even BIGGER congratulations to the Little Miss Juneteenth winner, BJHS's very own Miyah Rushing! 👑🎉 Along with D87, BJHS's Principal Lambert was there to personally congratulate Miyah on her incredible achievement. What a proud day for our community! 🙌💖 #Juneteenth2025 #LittleMissJuneteenth #WeAreD87

Looking for something fun to do today? Stop by the Juneteenth Celebration at Miller Park and visit the D87 tent for some swag and a game of bags. We hope to see some of our D87 family out here!

🚧🎉Construction is in full swing at the Willie and Gloria Brown Educational Center, where the future Bloomington Career Academy and Sarah E. Raymond School of Early Education are coming to life! 🔨👷 📅 Stay tuned as we'll be sharing updated photos and progress reports, giving you a sneak peek into the transformation! Let's build the future together! 🌟🏗️ #BloomingtonCareerAcademy #BuildingTheFuture #WeAreD87

Today, we join the nation in celebrating Juneteenth, the day that marks the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a day of Recognition, Restoration, and Celebration that holds a special significance for us as we strive to create a more just and equitable society. In observance of Juneteenth, all District 87 buildings will be closed, but come visit us at the Juneteenth Celebration in Miller Park this Saturday! Let's work together to build a better future for all- Happy Juneteenth! 🎉🎊🎉 #CelebrateFreedom #WeAreD87

🌟 Welcome to Sheridan, Kierra Massey! 🌟 As part of our summer series introducing new staff, we’re excited to welcome Kierra Massey as a social worker at Sheridan! Last year, Kierra was completing her master’s degree at Illinois State University, and she chose D87 because of our strong dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that aligns deeply with her values as an advocate. Kierra is looking forward to creating lasting impacts on her students—and cherishing the impact they’ll have on her. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her Australian Shepherd, Prince, visiting her two wonderful nieces, and exploring the world through travel. 👏 Let’s give her a warm D87 welcome! #WelcomeToD87 #WeAreD87 ¡Bienvenida a Sheridan, Kierra Massey! Como parte de nuestra serie de verano para presentar a nuestro nuevo personal, ¡nos complace dar la bienvenida a Kierra Massey como trabajadora social en la escuela Sheridan! El año pasado, Kierra cursaba su maestría en la Universidad Estatal de Illinois y eligió el Distrito Escolar 87 debido a nuestra fuerte dedicación a fomentar un entorno de apoyo e inclusión que se alinee profundamente con sus valores como defensora. Kierra anhela crear un impacto duradero en sus estudiantes y valorar el impacto que estos tendrán en ella. Fuera del trabajo, le encanta pasar tiempo con su perro pastor australiano, Prince; visitar a sus dos maravillosas sobrinas; y explorar el mundo viajando. ¡Démosle una cálida bienvenida al D87! #bienvenidaalD87 #SomosD87