Bent Elementary School

Please wear your house colors or symbols. We will have house colored snacks and drinks. Come out and represent your house and have fun.

Picture Day for Bent Elementary School is scheduled for Monday, Oct 21. INTER-STATE.COM/ORDER This event's Order Code is 88034PF

Fall Picture Day Monday, October 21st

Chiddix Cheerleading will be hosting a Cheer Clinic on Monday Nov. 4th and Tuesday Nov. 5th for all students K-5 in Unit 5 and District 87.

NO SCHOOL: Friday-10/11/24 Monday-10/14/24

Good Day, we have been notified by the bus company that bus 17 will have some changes in their stops starting on Wednesday. Please see the attached image to look for your stop. Thank you!

Book Fair at Bent until Thursday!! La Feria del Libro esta en Bent hasta el día jueves!!

Join Our D87 Team & Make a Difference! 📘🍏 We are off and running! It has been a fantastic start to the school year! 🎉 But, our mission continues as we seek passionate individuals ready to make a difference in the lives of our D87 students. We're Hiring: School Nutrition Workers: Jump into a role with heart, with a competitive wage of $16.50/hour! 🍽️💖 Substitute Teachers: Step into the classroom and make an immediate impact, with a rewarding daily rate of $125.✏️📚 Why D87? Here, you're part of a family dedicated to supporting students' success and celebrating every achievement together. Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Now: By visiting district87.org or expressing your interest directly through our employment interest form at https://bit.ly/3XLcsrC Join us, because here at D87, every day is a chance to inspire, support, and grow. 🌟 #D87Careers #SchoolJobs #MakeADifference #WeAreD87

PTO MEETING, Tuesday (9/10) at 6 PM/Bent Café Junta de PTO, martes (9/10) a las 6 p.m./Cafetería

🎉🏈 Calling all Raiders fans! Gear up for an exciting Friday night under the lights as we celebrate our Back to School Night at the upcoming football game against U-High! 🎁Giveaway Alert! 🎁 We’re kicking off the celebration with a fantastic giveaway! The first 100 D87 students under the age of 12, who come accompanied by an adult, will receive a Raider's water bottle to mark the occasion. 🤩 Make sure to join us on the D87 home bleacher side to grab your special gift! 📅 Date: This Friday 📍 Location: Home Bleacher Side ⏰ Time: Grab your spot early! (Entrance at 6pm: Kick-off at 7pm) Let’s make this game a memorable Back to School celebration for our students and families. Wear your school colors, bring your school spirit, and let’s cheer on our Raiders together! Note: No backpacks are allowed. BHS students must have their 2024-25 school ID (or a picture of it on their phone) to enter the game. 🗣️ Spread the word, and let’s fill the stands with our D87 pride!

🎉🎨 Bent School's Centennial Celebration Kickoff! 🎉🎨 This Saturday, Bent School is celebrating a monumental milestone - their Centennial Celebration! The excitement started off this morning with an all-school assembly. Bent students and staff had the honor of hearing from Principal Delgado, Superintendent Dr. Mouser, and Bloomington Mayor Mwilambwe, who presented the school with an official proclamation. The PTO members, who have been instrumental in organizing the celebration, gifted the school a beautiful painting by local artist, Eileen Backman. Our Bent kiddos are all hyped up for the 100-year celebration and we're extending a warm invitation to all former Bent Superstars, D87 friends and family, and community members. Let’s all gather this Saturday, from 4 PM to 6 PM at Bent School, to make this centennial celebration one for the books! 📍 Date: This Saturday ⏰ Time: 4 PM to 6 PM 🏠 Location: Bent School Let’s create memories that will last another century! #Bent100Years #CentennialCelebration #CommunitySpirit #BentSchool #WeAreD

🎉🏫 Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence at Bent School! 🏫🎉 Check-put Bent's PTO Vice-President, Harriett Steinbach, sharing all the exciting details about Bent's 100th Year Celebration on News25, and we couldn't be more excited!https://www.25newsnow.com/video/2024/08/26/bent-elementary-school-celebrates-100-years-education-excellence/ 🗓️ Date: September 7 ⏰ Time: 4-6pm 📍 Location: Bent School This is a milestone event, and we're inviting Bent alumni, D87 families, and the entire community to join us in celebrating a century of learning, growth, and community. There will be festivities, memories to share, and much more! 👉 For more details, visit: !https://www.facebook.com/events/487430490604471 Let's tip our hats off to 100 years of Bent School's heritage and look forward to many more! Hope to see our D87 friends and family there for this momentous celebration. 🎩✨ #Bent100Years #CommunityCelebration #BentSuperStars #WeAreD87

Pick up line on LEE STREET, please stay in your car. Please have your student name, grade and teacher name card on the windshield. We dismiss our students at 3:15 p.m. Thank you!

🎉 A Warm D87 Welcome to Our New Teachers! 🍎 D87 was excited to roll out the welcome mat at our New Teacher Luncheon! 😊 It was wonderful to see every school introducing their newest educators to our growing family. Our new teachers are also diving into D87 New Teacher Onboarding – the perfect way to learn the ropes and embrace all the incredible experiences D87 has to offer. 🌟 A huge WELCOME to all our new faces - we’re excited to have you on board and can’t wait to see the fantastic contributions you'll make to our D87 community! #D87NewTeachers #WelcomeToTheFamily #NewTeacherOnboarding #WeAreD87 🎉 ¡Una cálida bienvenida D87 a nuestros nuevos maestros! 🍎 ¡El D87 estaba emocionado de desplegar la alfombra de bienvenida en nuestro almuerzo para nuevos maestros! 😊 Fue maravilloso ver a cada escuela presentar a sus educadores más nuevos a nuestra creciente familia. Nuestros nuevos maestros también se están sumergiendo en la incorporación de nuevos maestros del D87: la manera perfecta de aprender a manejar y disfrutar de todas las increíbles experiencias que el D87 tiene para ofrecer. 🌟 Una gran BIENVENIDA a todas nuestras caras nuevas: estamos emocionados de tenerlos a bordo y estamos ansiosos por ver las fantásticas contribuciones que harán a nuestra comunidad D87. #D87NewTeachers #WelcomeToTheFamily #NewTeacherOnboarding #WeAreD87

Does your student still need the required immunizations to start school? If so, come on down to the McLean County Health Department's Immunization Clinic! 🌟 📅 Dates: August 13, 14, & 15 🕒 Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM 📍 Location: 200 W. Front Street No appointments needed—just walk in! Make sure your child is ready and safe for the school year ahead. 🏫💼 For more details, 📞 call 309.888.5455. #ImmunizationClinic #StudentHealth #McLeanCountyHealth #BackToSchoolReady #WeAreD87

🎉 Learning & Fun at The Feast! 📚✨ D87 staff attending "The Feast" this week for professional development are having a blast while picking up new tips and tricks for their classrooms! It’s not just about learning; it's about enjoying the journey and sharing ideas!🙌 #D87PD #TheFeast #EducationInnovation #LearningIsFun #TeacherDevelopment #WeAreD87

🎒🗓️ Haven't registered for the 2024/25 school year yet? We're here to help! Join us during the Free Summer Meals program for on-site registration assistance(registration assistance is also available in Spanish). We'll have devices ready and staff on hand to help register your student(s). Dates and locations: Monday (6/17) - IRVING Tuesday (6/18) - SHERIDAN Thursday (6/20) - STEVENSON Friday (6/21) - BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 📍 Time: 11 AM to 1 PM at each location. Don’t forget to bring your proof of residency! 🏠

🌟✨ Celebrating the Heartbeat of D87 - Our Administrative Professionals! ✨🌟 Today, on National Administrative Professionals' Day, we pause to shine a spotlight on the incredible Office & Technical Employees (OTEs) who keep the wheels of D87 turning. 🏫📚 From organizing chaos into calm, answering a never-ending stream of calls, to keeping our school operations running smoothly - our OTEs do it all with unwavering dedication and a smile that brightens everyone's day. They are truly the lifeblood of our buildings, the unsung heroes behind our daily successes. 🌈💼 Tell one of our Administrative Professionals thank you today to show your appreciation! 💬 #NationalAdministrativeProfessionalsDay #D87Pride #ThankYouOTEs #SchoolHeroes #AdministrativeExcellence #WeAreD87

🌟 Countdown to IAR Test - Show Up and Shine! 🌟 Friday Focus: Show up and shine, it's time to test your best! 🏅 Our week-long preparation journey leads us here - to the moment our kiddos show up for the test and let their hard work and dedication shine! 💪🎯 Let's make it our priority to show up, support our students, and bridge all efforts towards their success. Let's cheer them on as they take on this challenge with confidence and grace. 🎉📚 Remember, we're not just preparing our students for a test - we're teaching them the valuable lesson of perseverance, dedication, and self-confidence. Together, we've got this! Good luck to all our wonderful students next week! Stay tuned as we continue to share the journey. 🎉 #CountdownToIAR #ShowUpAndShine #TestYourBest #WeCanDoThis

🍃 Countdown to IAR Test - Relax and Unwind 🍃 Thursday’s Tranquility: Take a deep breath and relax... 🌸 Today's tip in our countdown to the IAR test is all about the importance of unwinding and recharging. It's crucial for our students to balance their study time with activities that bring them joy and relaxation. 📚➡️🎨 Let’s encourage our kids to take a well-deserved break today to relax and do something they love. This isn’t just a break; it’s a crucial part of their test prep! A relaxed mind is a focused mind, ready to conquer any challenge that comes its way! Stay tuned for more tips as we get ready to shine on test day! #CountdownToIAR #RelaxAndUnwind #TestPrep #Recharge #TestYourBest