Bloomington Public Schools District 87

🏫💖 Schools are the Heart of Our Communities 💖🏫 Schools in McLean County are firmly at the heart of our community, striving to provide: 📚 Quality Education: Over 22,000 students benefit from academic excellence, college and career readiness, and a wide variety of activities and athletics.🏈📖 🤝 Community: Schools foster strong partnerships with families, residents, and local organizations. Community education programs support learners of all ages.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦📚 📈 Economic Growth: Quality schools attract families, support local businesses, maintain property values, and prepare the next generation of our workforce.🏘️💼 👉 Learn more about how this referendum can make a difference by visiting our webpage www.april1cent.info or contact us! #april1cent #WeAreD87

🎭📚 Stevenson's 5th Grade Wax Museum Comes to Life! 🌟🎨 History and inspiration filled the air at Stevenson as the 5th-grade wax museum came to life! Students transformed into iconic figures, such as Jackie Robinson, Jane Goodall, Frida Kahlo, Kobe Bryant, Harriet Tubman, and many more. 🌍✨ With incredible presentations, the Tigers not only showcased their hard work and creativity but also brought to life the stories of these remarkable individuals. It was an unforgettable journey through time and accomplishment!. 🏀🎨📖 Thanks for making history come alive in such an exciting way! 👏🎉 #StevensonWaxMuseum #5thGradeExhibit #LivingHistory #WeAreD87 🎭📚 ¡El Museo de Cera de 5to Grado de la escuela primaria Stevenson cobra vida! 🌟🎨 ¡La historia y la inspiración llenaron el aire en Stevenson cuando el museo de cera de quinto grado cobró vida! Los estudiantes se transformaron en figuras icónicas como Jackie Robinson, Jane Goodall, Frida Kahlo, Kobe Bryant, Dr. Seuss y muchos más. 🌍✨ Con presentaciones increíbles, los Tigres no solo mostraron su arduo trabajo y creatividad, sino que también dieron vida a las historias de estas personas extraordinarias. ¡Fue un viaje inolvidable a través del tiempo y una gran realización!. 🏀🎨📖 ¡Gracias por hacer que la historia cobre vida de una manera tan emocionante! 👏🎉 #museodeceraStevenson #exhibicionde5togrado #historiaviva #SomosD8

🍀✂️ St. Baldrick's Day Celebration at BHS! ✂️🍀 Big cheers for the brave students and staff members at BHS who participated in the St. Baldrick's Day celebration by shaving their heads to support childhood cancer research! 🎗️ Special shoutout to Asst. Principal Mr. Saken for championing this amazing initiative. We're so proud of everyone who stepped up, got shaved, and contributed to this meaningful cause. 💪 Thank you to all the inspiring participants and generous donors what a wonderful way to spread awareness, raise funds and give hope!💜 #StBaldricksDay #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #WeAreD87

📣 Big News! The Bloomington Area Career Center (BACC) is becoming the Bloomington Career Academy (BCA)! 🎉 We’re rebranding and relocating to a new, state-of-the-art facility — the Willie G. and Gloria Brown Education Center at 2309 E. Oakland Avenue — opening in Fall 2025! BCA will continue to offer hands-on, career-focused programs like: 🔧 Automotive & Heavy Equipment 👨‍⚕️ Health Careers & CNA 💻 Cybersecurity & Networking 🎥 Graphic Design & Video Production 🚒 Criminal Justice, EMT & Fire Science 🍳 Culinary Arts 💇 Cosmetology & Esthetics 🤖 Robotics & Engineering … and many more! We’re elevating career and technical education in McLean County with modern facilities, real-world training, and industry-aligned pathways. 📩 Learn more: Contact Director Bryce Hansen at hansenb@district87.org #BloomingtonCareerAcademy #CTE #ElevateWithBCA #FutureReady ¡Buenas noticias! El Centro de Carreras del Área de Bloomington (BACC por sus siglas en inglés) se convierte ahora en la Academia de Carreras de Bloomington (BCA). 🎉 Estamos renovando nuestra imagen y reubicándonos en las nuevas instalaciones de última generación: el Centro Educativo Willie G. y Gloria Brown, ubicado en 2309 E. Oakland Avenue, ¡que abrirá en el otoño de 2025! BCA seguirá ofreciendo programas prácticos y orientados a carreras profesionales, como: 🔧 Automotriz y Equipo Pesado 👨‍⚕️ Carreras de Salud y Auxiliar de Enfermería Certificado (CNA) 💻 Ciberseguridad y Redes 🎥 Diseño Gráfico y Producción de Video 🚒 Justicia Penal, Técnico en Emergencias Médicas (TEM) y Ciencias del Fuego 🍳 Artes Culinarias 💇 Cosmetología y Estética 🤖 Robótica e Ingeniería … ¡y muchos más! Impulsamos la educación profesional y técnica en el condado de McLean con instalaciones modernas, capacitación práctica y trayectorias profesionales alineadas con la industria. 📩 Para más información: Contacta al director Bryce Hansen a través del correo electrónico: hansenb@district87.org #BloomingtonCareerAcademy #CTE #progresaconBCA #listoparaelfuturo

🌼🏫 Half Day Alert & Spring Break Kickoff! 🌸 Hey D87 Families! Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Friday, March 21st, is a HALF DAY for all students! School will end early, so make sure to adjust your schedules accordingly. 🕒 After this Friday's half day, our students will have a full week to recharge and enjoy the spring vibes. 🌞🌷 📅 Students will return on Monday, March 31st. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing break. Make the most of it and create some wonderful memories! 💖 #SpringBreak #D87HalfDay #SpringVibes #WeAreD87

BIG NEWS from District 87! 🎉 The D87 Board of Education passed a resolution announcing the renaming of our Oakland Avenue building to the Willie G. and Gloria Brown Education Center, in memory of two extraordinary leaders whose legacy continues to uplift Bloomington-Normal and beyond. Present for the passing of the resolution were two of their children, Michael and Michele. A bit of history on Willie G. and Gloria Brown: Willie Brown, a 1967 graduate of Bloomington High School, led a life of remarkable impact — rising to become Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at State Farm, and dedicating decades to public service and educational equity. His leadership extended far beyond the corporate world. Mr. Brown served on the boards of the NAACP, Urban League of Bloomington-Normal, United Way, Illinois State University Foundation, and the Promise Council, among many others. He was also a vital member of District 87’s Equity Action Team, offering his wisdom and leadership to move our schools forward. Alongside him was his beloved wife, Gloria Brown, also a graduate of Bloomington High School. Gloria’s warmth, advocacy, and steady support were essential to their shared legacy of service and community uplift. Inside the newly named Willie and Gloria Brown Education Center, we are proud to house two transformative programs: The Bloomington Area Career Center, which provides students with hands-on opportunities to explore career pathways, and The Sarah E. Raymond Early Education Center, which nurtures our youngest learners. With this renaming, we honor the Browns’ enduring contributions and ensure their legacy lives on — in every child who learns here and every future leader who finds their path. 🌟 #WillieAndGloriaBrown #LegacyOfLeadership #WeAreD87

🎲👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Last night's Family Game Night was a good time for all! We loved seeing all our D87 friends and families come together for some fun and games, all while practicing math and literacy skills- added bonus! 🧩✏️ A big thank you to everyone who attended, it was great seeing those smiles during game time! 🤗💕 #FamilyGameNight #FunLearning #WeAreD87 🎲👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ¡”La Noche de Juegos Familiar” de anoche fue un momento genial para todos! Nos encantó ver a todos nuestros amigos y familias de D87 reunirse para divertirse y jugar, todo esto mientras practicaban habilidades de matemáticas y alfabetización: ¡un beneficio adicional! 🧩✏️ Muchas gracias a todos los que asistieron. ¡Fue genial ver esas sonrisas durante los juegos! 🤗💕 #NochedeJuegosFamiliar #aprendizajedivertido #SomosD87

🏀🗓️ It's Attendance Madness at BJHS! 🗓️🏀 🎉 Through student surveys about tardiness and absenteeism, BJHS has implemented targeted supports that has sent attendance rates soaring! 📈 To celebrate the success every student participated in a shootout challenge during PE classes, 🏀 competing for the chance to win Golden Knight Kash and advance to the next round. All shootout winners moved on to play "Knock Out" during lunches today and the winners will have a showdown this Friday! 🎯 🍿🎥 Final Round Details: The finalists in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades will face off in a live competition streamed during Roundtable times, while their peers cheer them on with popcorn provided by their awesome PTO! 🍿📢 Stay tuned for Friday's finale! 🎉🏰 #BJHSAttendanceMadness #AttendanceMadness #WeAreD87

🌟 Attention Families of 3rd-8th Grade Students! 🌟 The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) test window opens on April 7th, and it’s our chance to let our kids show the world what they’re made of! 📚✏️ We want every student to Show What they Know, giving their best efforts on test days. This is an opportunity for our students to demonstrate all the hard work they’ve put in this year. Let’s make sure they're rested, confident, and ready to tackle it head-on! Remember, a positive mindset can make a huge difference. Start preparing your student today by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, and are ready to Show What they Know every day! 🛏️🥣 Together, let’s support our students to do their best and be proud of their efforts. #IARTest2024 #ShowWhatYouKnow #TestYourBest #IARReady #TestTakingChamp #WeAreD87 ¡Atención, familias de estudiantes de 3º a 8º grado! El período de exámenes de la Evaluación de Preparación de Illinois (IAR por sus siglas en inglés) comienza el 7 de abril, ¡y es nuestra oportunidad para que nuestros hijos le demuestren al mundo de qué están hechos! 📚✏️ Queremos que cada estudiante enseñe lo que sabe, dando su mejor esfuerzo en los días de exámenes. Este es un momento propicio para evidenciar todo el esfuerzo que nuestros estudiantes han hecho este año. ¡Asegurémonos de que estén descansados, seguros y listos para afrontarlo! Recuerden, una mentalidad positiva puede marcar una gran diferencia. ¡Comience a preparar a su hijo (a) hoy mismo asegurándose de que duerma bien por la noche y esté listo para demostrar lo que sabe todos los días! 🛏️🥣 Juntos, apoyemos a nuestros estudiantes para que den lo mejor de sí y se sientan orgullosos de sus esfuerzos. #examenesIAR2024 #demuestraloquesabes #ponapruebalomejorquepuedes #listoIAR #campeonenexamenes #SomosD87

🌟✏️ Kindergarten Information Night at D87 - April 15th, 4-6 PM ✏️🌟 Calling all future kindergartners and their families! Mark your calendars for an evening where your journey to kindergarten begins. Date: Tuesday, April 15th Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Location: All D87 Elementary Schools If your little one is turning 5️⃣ before September 1st, they are eligible for kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year! 👧👦 This is a perfect opportunity to: Meet the teachers 🍎 Explore the school 🏫 Get answers to all your questions ❓ For more information, 📞 call your student's future school. Let’s prepare for a year of fun, learning, and new beginnings! 🌈 #D87KindergartenNight #FutureKindergartners #WeAreD87

🍀🌟 Happy St. Patrick's Day! In the spirit of the season, Mrs. Floit's kindergarten explorers at Sheridan embarked on a STEM adventure building leprechaun traps! 🌈 Let's see if their crafty traps outwit a leprechaun today!🍀🎩💫 #StPatricksDaySTEM #SheridanKindergarten #WeAreD87

Curious about the 1% sales tax on the April ballot? Here's the scoop! 🛒 What IS taxed: *Retail Purchases (clothing, electronics, tangible items) *Prepared Food (fast food, restaurants) *Online Sales (tie back to zip code) *Gasoline What is NOT taxed: *Groceries *Medicine/Prescription Drugs/Medical Equipment *Vehicles and Farm Equipment *Personal/Professional services (including haircuts) Learn more and see how it benefits McLean County schools at https://april1cent.info/ ! 📚 #april1cent #WeAreD87

🎵🇺🇸 In honor of "Music in Our Schools Month" this March, students from Sheridan & Stevenson of D87 sang the national anthem at the last McLean County Board meeting. 🌟 Accompanied by music teachers Mrs. Crews (Sheridan) and Mr. Young (Stevenson), these kiddos did awesome, see them in action at https://www.youtube.com/live/oQbRPQl0Czs?t=373s Their performance showcases the importance of music in our schools and communities. Bravo to all the students involved! #MusicInOurSchoolsMonth #WeAreD87

🎉🥧 Happy Pi Day (3.14) from Stevenson! 🥧🎉 Today, 4th grade Tigers had a blast with Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Kleinhenz during their Pi Day activities. Not only did they dive into the world of mathematics, but they also enjoyed some delicious "Pi" as a tasty treat to wrap up the celebration! #PiDay #StevensonTigers #MathIsFun #PieIsGood #WeAreD87

🎵This morning, D87 was alive with the sound of music as all 4th grade students were treated to performances by the 5th grade choir, orchestra and band at BHS! The concert gave the 4th graders a glimpse of the musical paths available to them next year. A big shoutout to all the 5th grade performers for inspiring their 4th grade friends- it's great to see so many students excited about music!🎷🎻🎶 #D87Music #WeAreD87

📚✨Irving School hosted its Book Fair, featuring a special collaboration with Illinois Art Station (IAS). Students and families created unique collages, guided by IAS Director Hannah Johnson. Using recycled book pages and other materials, attendees explored new stories and imagery inspired by artist Bethany Collins. A big thank you to Illinois Art Station for their support and making this event a hit! Check out the creative works from the Mustangs! 🎨#IrvingBookFair #IllinoisArtStation #WeAreD8

🎨 March is a splash of color at Sheridan School with the Family Art Gallery in honor of Youth Art Month. Shark artwork, created with or inspired by their loved ones, decorates the entryway for all to enjoy! Kudos to art teacher Mrs. Jennifer Baker for orchestrating this tradition and to all the Sharks for their incredible creativity! 🖌️🌟 #YouthArtMonth #FamilyArtProject #WeAreD87

🍍🎭 Under the Sea with BJHS! 🎭🍍 This Friday and Saturday (March 14 & 15), BJHS is proud to present "SpongeBob, The Musical"! Join them in the BJHS cafetorium at 7 PM for a spectacular underwater adventure! This Friday and Saturday (March 14 & 15), BJHS is proud to present "SpongeBob, The Musical"! Join them in the BJHS cafetorium at 7 PM for a spectacular underwater adventure! Dates: March 14th and March 15 Location: BJHS 🎟️ Tickets are just $5 and can be purchased at the door. Don't miss this chance to see our Knights shine brighter than ever in this Bikini Bottom extravaganza you won't forget! #BJHSKnights #SpongeBobMusical #TheaterKids #WeAreD87 🎟️ Tickets are just $5 and can be purchased at the door. Don't miss this chance to see our Knights shine brighter than ever in this Bikini Bottom extravaganza you won't forget! #BJHSKnights #SpongeBobMusical #TheaterKids #WeAreD87 🍍🎭 ¡Bajo el mar con BJHS! 🎭🍍 Este viernes y sábado (14 y15 de marzo), BJHS se enorgullece de presentar "Bob Esponja, el musical". ¡Únase a ellos en el cafetorio de BJHS a las 7:00 p. m. para disfrutar de una espectacular aventura submarina! 🎟️ Las entradas cuestan solo $5 y se pueden comprar en la puerta. ¡No se pierda esta oportunidad de ver a nuestros Caballeros brillar más que nunca en esta extravagancia de Fondo de Bikini que no olvidará! #BJHSKnights #SpongeBobMusical #TheaterKids #WeAreD87

🌷 Spring is in the air! 🎓 As graduation approaches for our BHS seniors, the perfect moment has arrived to dive into scholarship applications. Discover all the different opportunities available for after graduation including: Local Scholarships: Opportunities right in our community. D87 Specific Scholarships: Scholarships exclusive for D87 students. College Planning Checklist: Essential steps to ready yourself for college. Don't wait- Check out https://www.district87.org/o/bhs/page/available-scholarships for a wealth of information and start your post BHS journey now! #BHS #Scholarships #GraduationReady #WeAreD87

🏐🎉 Game On in D87 - Staff Volleyball Showdown! 🎉🏐 Yesterday was a day for the books as we hosted our inaugural D87 Staff Volleyball Tournament! Representatives from all schools within D87 had a "ball" participating. The competition was fierce, but a big shoutout to the BHS Purple Team who emerged as the undisputed champions this year (in a nail-biting final against Washington)! 🏆 Time to hit the court, D87 staff, because next year is another chance to claim the title and relish in victory! 🤔💪 #D87Volleyball #StaffTournament #BHSChampions #WeAreD87