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It's always slightly alarming to walk past a window and see someone on a stretcher, until you remember this is BACC and spot Mr. Matteson in the mix. This morning our EMT students were outside learning and practicing extracting a patient from a vehicle and safely getting them on a backboard. #NoStudentsWereActuallyHarmedTheyAreJustGreatActors #BACC #EMT #Passion #Opportunity #HandsOnLearning

Have y'all missed us? We've been a little quiet for a bit, but we've just been moving in silence. We're back and ready to shout about what's going on, so stay tuned for big news, updates, and more. This is just a sneak peek 🫣

Hello D87 Family, We want to remind you that Election Day is Tuesday, April 1, and as it approaches, District 87 and school districts across McLean County are reminding residents to cast their ballot. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1 and early voting is available leading up to Election Day.  McLean County has two separate election jurisdictions: The McLean County Clerk’s Office handles elections for all areas except the City of Bloomington.  Early voting available at the McLean County Clerk’s Office on: Saturday, March 29: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, March 30: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Monday, March 31: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 - Election Day - Vote 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at your designated polling location. For more information, including polling place details, visit McLean County Elections or contact them at 309-888-5899 or countyclerk@mcleancountyil.gov. Voting in the City of Bloomington is managed by the Bloomington Election Commission.  Early voting available at Bloomington Election Commission on: Saturday, March 29: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, March 30: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Monday, March 31: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 - Election Day - Vote 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at your designated polling location. For more information, including polling place details, visit Bloomington Election Commission or contact them at 309-888-5136 or becvote@bloomingtonelectionsil.gov. On Election Day, voters in McLean County will decide on a proposed County Schools Facility Tax (commonly known as a “one-cent tax” or “1% sales tax”) to fund school safety, student support and facility improvements, while providing property tax relief to homeowners by offering an alternative funding source for our schools and all McLean County public schools. For detailed information about the one-cent tax referendum and how it will impact our schools, visit www.april1cent.info and vote on or before Tuesday, April 1.  District 87, Bloomington Public Schools, www.district87.org About School Districts in McLean County McLean County is home to 12 public school districts that serve over 22,000 students. The proposed one-cent tax would help these districts meet critical needs for safety, facility upgrades, and academic support while providing some property tax relief. School districts in McLean County are committed to providing high-quality education and ensuring a safe, supportive environment for all students.

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

The Pantagraph interviewed the BACC's welding instructor and published an article on the program. Check us out and read the article via this link https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/article_60006108-f5f4-11ef-a804-fbc5f5fd275a.html #BACC #Passion #Partnership

Find out how the proposed 1-cent sales tax this April can improve our schools and benefit McLean County students. Watch now for important details! https://youtu.be/hsQLgQpF9Zk?si=TXQlWoBtJ2bkizBB #DidYouKnow #1CentTax #LearnMore #WeAreD87

It’s a celebration🎉🎊🥳!!! We have some pretty amazing students here at BACC and we like to acknowledge that, so each quarter we ask our instructors to select a Student of the Quarter from each of their classes. Over the next couple days we will be introducing you to our 2nd quarter nominees. If you know them, see them, or just respect their achievement and general awesomeness please help us by congratulating them! ⭐️ Thomas attends Tri-Valley and aspires to be a welder or an electrician ⭐️ Jalia attends U-High and is planning a career as a pediatrician ⭐️ Kinley attends Normal Community and wants to become a labor and delivery nurse or nurse practitioner ⭐️ Trisha attends Tri-Valley and will be attending nursing school next year #BACC #StudentOfTheSecondQuarter #Passion #Professionalism #Congratulations #OurStudentsAreAwesome #YouCanComeJoinUs #ApplicationsAreStillOpen

It’s a celebration🎉🎊🥳!!! We have some pretty amazing students here at BACC and we like to acknowledge that, so each quarter we ask our instructors to select a Student of the Quarter from each of their classes. Over the next couple days we will be introducing you to our 2nd quarter nominees. If you know them, see them, or just respect their achievement and general awesomeness please help us by congratulating them! ⭐️ Carter attends Heyworth and has plans to go into mechanical engineering ⭐️ Amyla attends Normal West and is planning a career in carpentry ⭐️ Alicia attends BHS and wants to become an architect or engineer ⭐️ Ella attends Normal Community and is planning a career as a blood spatter analyst ⭐️ Kyleigh attends LeRoy and wants to become a criminal psychologist ⭐️ Megan attends Tri-Valley and is planning a career as an elementary education teacher ⭐️ Brooklyn attends BHS and plans on becoming a labor and delivery nurse ⭐️ Janiyah attends BHS and wants to become a juvenile social worker ⭐️ Lily attends BHS and aspires to become a hairstylist and ultrasound technician ⭐️Jacob attends BHS and is planning a career as a firefighter #BACC #StudentOfTheSecondQuarter #Passion #Professionalism #Congratulations #OurStudentsAreAwesome #YouCanComeJoinUs #ApplicationsAreStillOpen

It’s a celebration🎉🎊🥳!!! We have some pretty amazing students here at BACC and we like to acknowledge that, so each quarter we ask our instructors to select a Student of the Quarter from each of their classes. Over the next couple days we will be introducing you to our 2nd quarter nominees. If you know them, see them, or just respect their achievement and general awesomeness please help us by congratulating them! ⭐️ Uriel attends BHS and is focusing on high school work, while still deciding what career path to take ⭐️ Faith attends Normal West and is planning a career as a pediatric nurse ⭐️ Mike attends Normal Community and wants to become a general medicine physician ⭐️ Lola attends Normal Community and is planning a career as a neonatal nurse ⭐️ Ke’Ziyah attends Normal Community and wants to become a neonatal nurse ⭐️ Chloe H. attends Normal Community and is planning a career as a nurse ⭐️ Zachary attends Normal Community and plans on becoming a plumber ⭐️ Chloe O. attends Olympia and wants to become a nurse ⭐️ Lilly attends Normal West and aspires to become a life flight nurse ⭐️Kailey attends Tri-Valley and is working hard to graduate, while still deciding on a career #BACC #StudentOfTheSecondQuarter #Passion #Professionalism #Congratulations #OurStudentsAreAwesome #YouCanComeJoinUs #ApplicationsAreStillOpen

It’s a celebration🎉🎊🥳!!! We have some pretty amazing students here at BACC and we like to acknowledge that, so each quarter we ask our instructors to select a Student of the Quarter from each of their classes. Over the next couple days we will be introducing you to our 2nd quarter nominees. If you know them, see them, or just respect their achievement and general awesomeness please help us by congratulating them! ⭐️ Eliot attends BHS and has plans to go into robotics engineering ⭐️ Parker attends Normal Community and is planning a career in film and visual effects ⭐️ Evan attends Normal Community and wants to become an electrician ⭐️ Sophia attends El Paso- Gridley and is planning a career as an esthetician ⭐️ Jordan attends Olympia and wants to become a restauranteur ⭐️ Garrett attends Normal Community and is planning a career as a firefighter ⭐️ Nick attends Normal Community and plans on becoming a voice actor ⭐️ Evangeline attends Heyworth and wants to become a dentist ⭐️ Hagan attends U-High and aspires to go into construction or automotive technology ⭐️Miles attends BHS and is planning a career as a software engineer #BACC #StudentOfTheSecondQuarter #Passion #Professionalism #Congratulations #OurStudentsAreAwesome #YouCanComeJoinUs #ApplicationsAreStillOpen

Have you heard? 🌟 On April 1, voters in McLean County will decide on a 1% County Schools Facility Tax, also known as a One-Cent Tax. This small increase will fund significant improvements in school security, health services, and educational facilities. Learn more at www.april1cent.info! #1CentTax #SafeSchools #WeAreD87

🎉🖥️ Celebrate 25 Years of Innovation at the SIT Conference! 🚀🎉 We’re excited to invite you to the 25th annual Students Involved in Technology (SIT) Conference! Dive into the world where technology meets creativity, led by students, for students. 🌐✨ 📅 Mark Your Calendar! Date: April 26th FREE for District 87 students & children of District 87 staff $15 for students outside District 87 $15 for Presenter Sponsor (adult) ✨ What’s Included? Lunch, a T-shirt, and an unforgettable experience! Empower your tech skills, meet like-minded peers, and celebrate 25 years of innovation! 👉 Register Now: sitconference.org #SITConference2025 #TechConference #StudentLed #Innovation #SITAnniversary #WeAreD87

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!! Congratulations to our very own Mrs. Brooks for winning the January Classroom of the month award from 101.5 WBNQ!!!The teachers here at BACC are truly amazing and give a whole lot to our students, so it is always nice when they are recognized by others. Mrs. Brooks you are a rock star and we are very proud! Check out the announcement on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFtHD4SSr7n/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Stop, collaborate and listen! We're back with a brand new announcement! #BACC #IceIceBaby #WinterInIllinois #BeSafeAndStayWarm

This week is National School Counseling Week. As such, we here at BACC would like to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for all of the school counselors who have a hand in helping our students. You all navigate so much between complicated schedule requests, weird block scheduling, post- secondary education planning, mental health concerns, and so much more and our students are all the better for it. We are truly grateful for your expertise, compassion, kindness, and support and we celebrate you this week and more! #Partnership #BACC #SchoolCounselorsAreAmazing #Gratitude

It’s a celebration🎉🎊🥳!!! We have some pretty amazing students here at BACC and we like to acknowledge that, so each quarter we ask our instructors to select a Student of the Quarter from each of their classes. Over the next couple days we will be introducing you to our 2nd quarter nominees. If you know them, see them, or just respect their achievement and general awesomeness please help us by congratulating them! ⭐️ Makenna attends Normal Community and has plans to become a lawyer or psychiatrist ⭐️ Cruz attends Normal Community and is planning a career in community restaurant management ⭐️ Linus is homeschooled and wants to work as a baker ⭐️ Jo attends Normal West and is planning on going into graphic design ⭐️ Samantha attends BHS and wants to become a teacher ⭐️ Kayden attends Normal West and is planning a career an anesthesiologist ⭐️ Nina attends BHS and plans on becoming an automotive or mechanical engineer ⭐️ Emilee attends Normal Community and wants to go into medical research or neuroscience ⭐️ Jenifer attends Normal West and aspires to become a nurse anesthesiologist ⭐️Taylor attends Normal West and is planning a career as a police officer #BACC #StudentOfTheSecondQuarter #Passion #Professionalism #Congratulations #OurStudentsAreAwesome #YouCanComeJoinUs #ApplicationsAreStillOpen

It’s a celebration🎉🎊🥳!!! We have some pretty amazing students here at BACC and we like to acknowledge that, so each quarter we ask our instructors to select a Student of the Quarter from each of their classes. Over the next couple days we will be introducing you to our 2nd quarter nominees. If you know them, see them, or just respect their achievement and general awesomeness please help us by congratulating them! ⭐️ Yareli attends Bloomington High and has plans to become a P.A. ⭐️ Kaylee attends LeRoy High and is aspiring to become a stenographer ⭐️ John attends LeRoy High and wants to work as a construction manager ⭐️ Cole attends Tri-Valley and is planning on going into cybersecurity ⭐️ Jackson attends Bloomington High and wants to go into cybersecurity ⭐️ Caelyn attends Normal West and is considering a career as a K-9 officer ⭐️ Jenna attends Bloomington High and plans on becoming a cosmetologist ⭐️ McKenzi attends Tri-Valley and wants to become a military combat nurse ⭐️ Loghan attends Tri-Valley and aspires to become a nurse practitioner ⭐️Alex attends Ridgeview and is focusing on finishing high school strong, while he contemplates what is next for him #BACC #StudentOfTheSecondQuarter #Passion #Congratulations #OurStudentsAreAwesome #YouCanComeJoinUs #ApplicationsAreStillOpen

SkillsUSA Illinois and Methodist College hosted a Pathways to Healthcare event and BACC was in the building! We even made the news! https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/methodist-college-prepares-future-healthcare-professionals-with-hands-on-workshops/

Hey there! Do you believe the children are our future? Here's your chance to teach them well and help them lead the way. The BACC is currently hiring for two part time teaching positions for our Foundations of Teaching course and our Fire Science and EMT course. Apply today!

Yesterday our first block Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement students had the privilege of welcoming some wonderful guests from the Bloomington Police Department. The officers dined with the students and discussed their work, student life, and police/community relations.