Hats Off to Our BHS Purple Pride Award Winners! 💜
A huge congratulations to these amazing Raiders who were chosen by their teachers for going the extra mile in contributing to the Raider community by exhibiting kindness, hard work, and respect for others! 💪💜
Thank you for making a difference and inspiring those around you! Keep up the great work, Raiders! 👏🙌
#PurplePride #Kindness #Respect #WeAreD87
A huge congratulations to these amazing Raiders who were chosen by their teachers for going the extra mile in contributing to the Raider community by exhibiting kindness, hard work, and respect for others! 💪💜
Thank you for making a difference and inspiring those around you! Keep up the great work, Raiders! 👏🙌
#PurplePride #Kindness #Respect #WeAreD87
🏆🤼♀️ BHS Girls Wrestling: Powering Through to Regionals!
In a showdown at the IHSA Girls Wrestling Regionals, BHS's fierce competitors, A. Starr and A. Swank, showcased their skills and determination. 🌟 Both not only advanced but also clinched an impressive 2nd place, earning their spots in the IHSA Sectional tournament in Dekalb this weekend! 🎉🤼♀️
Let's send all our support and cheer them on as they prepare to conquer the sectional tournament. Go Starr and Swank! Go Raiders! 💪💜
#IHSAGirlsWrestling #SectionalBound #WeAreD87
In a showdown at the IHSA Girls Wrestling Regionals, BHS's fierce competitors, A. Starr and A. Swank, showcased their skills and determination. 🌟 Both not only advanced but also clinched an impressive 2nd place, earning their spots in the IHSA Sectional tournament in Dekalb this weekend! 🎉🤼♀️
Let's send all our support and cheer them on as they prepare to conquer the sectional tournament. Go Starr and Swank! Go Raiders! 💪💜
#IHSAGirlsWrestling #SectionalBound #WeAreD87
🌟 Final Stop: BHS Celebrates Stellar Achievement! 📚🏆
BHS is the last stop on the Star Award train! Kudos to our 9th and 10th graders who took the Star tests in math and English and showed phenomenal growth. 🌟📉
Big congratulations to the Math and English departments whose students went above and beyond, achieving more than double the expected growth from fall to winter. 📈🎉
We also extend a huge THANK YOU to all our dedicated teachers at BHS. Their dedication and hard work make these incredible achievements possible. 🙌💪
#BHSStars #StarAward #ExceptionalGrowth #ThankYouTeachers #WeAreD87
BHS is the last stop on the Star Award train! Kudos to our 9th and 10th graders who took the Star tests in math and English and showed phenomenal growth. 🌟📉
Big congratulations to the Math and English departments whose students went above and beyond, achieving more than double the expected growth from fall to winter. 📈🎉
We also extend a huge THANK YOU to all our dedicated teachers at BHS. Their dedication and hard work make these incredible achievements possible. 🙌💪
#BHSStars #StarAward #ExceptionalGrowth #ThankYouTeachers #WeAreD87
🏀🌟 Shoutout to BHS's very own Tina Lenard for joining an elite club by reaching the 1000 career points benchmark in girls basketball! 🌟🏀
Tina Lenard has become the 9th player in BHS's history to achieve this phenomenal accomplishment! With 1001 points and still 2 regular-season games to go, she joins the ranks of BHS legends! 🎖️🏆
Let's congratulate Tina and honor all the athletes in this exclusive club:
🏆 Ellie Weltha: 1644 points (2014-18)
🏆 LaToya Doage: 1394 points (1990-93)
🏆 Stacey Orrick: 1306 points (1988-92)
🏆 Debbie Dicken: 1250 points (1991-94)
🏆 Amanda Hainlein: 1234 points (2007-10)
🏆 Teasha Harris: 1180 points (2007-10)
🏆 Kristin Petrinec: 1101 points (2004-07)
🏆 Beth Drake: 1054 points (1996-99)
🏆 And now, Tina Lenard: 1001 points (2022-26)*
Your hard work and dedication on the court have truly paid off. 👏🏀 Here's to making more history! Go, Tina, and go, Raiders!
#BHSBasketball #1000PointsClub #AthleticAchievements #WeAreD87 🏀🎉
Tina Lenard has become the 9th player in BHS's history to achieve this phenomenal accomplishment! With 1001 points and still 2 regular-season games to go, she joins the ranks of BHS legends! 🎖️🏆
Let's congratulate Tina and honor all the athletes in this exclusive club:
🏆 Ellie Weltha: 1644 points (2014-18)
🏆 LaToya Doage: 1394 points (1990-93)
🏆 Stacey Orrick: 1306 points (1988-92)
🏆 Debbie Dicken: 1250 points (1991-94)
🏆 Amanda Hainlein: 1234 points (2007-10)
🏆 Teasha Harris: 1180 points (2007-10)
🏆 Kristin Petrinec: 1101 points (2004-07)
🏆 Beth Drake: 1054 points (1996-99)
🏆 And now, Tina Lenard: 1001 points (2022-26)*
Your hard work and dedication on the court have truly paid off. 👏🏀 Here's to making more history! Go, Tina, and go, Raiders!
#BHSBasketball #1000PointsClub #AthleticAchievements #WeAreD87 🏀🎉
🎶✨ Why do these BHS students look so happy? Because they're celebrating being named All-State Musicians in Peoria! 🎉👏
A huge congratulations to these talented Raiders for their incredible achievement:
🎺 Abel V. - Honors Band
🎼 James R. - Composition
🎻 Leo H. - All-State Orchestra
🎻 Isaac B. - Honors Orchestra
🎷 AJ S. - All-State Band
🎷 Finn P. - All-State Band
At D87, we are so proud of our outstanding music program and feel lucky to have one of the best! 💜🎵 Thank you to our incredible staff and students who continue to inspire greatness in every performance! 🎤🎶
#AllStateMusicians #D87Music #MusicExcellence #WeAreD87
A huge congratulations to these talented Raiders for their incredible achievement:
🎺 Abel V. - Honors Band
🎼 James R. - Composition
🎻 Leo H. - All-State Orchestra
🎻 Isaac B. - Honors Orchestra
🎷 AJ S. - All-State Band
🎷 Finn P. - All-State Band
At D87, we are so proud of our outstanding music program and feel lucky to have one of the best! 💜🎵 Thank you to our incredible staff and students who continue to inspire greatness in every performance! 🎤🎶
#AllStateMusicians #D87Music #MusicExcellence #WeAreD87
🌮🎉 Taco Bar Celebration for Raiders 101 Students!
Students who participated in the Raiders 101 program last summer and have maintained good attendance and grades were celebrated with a delicious taco bar! 🌟 Raiders 101 is designed to support our students transitioning from BJHS to BHS, helping them start high school on the right foot. 💼📚
A special thank you to State Farm for their generous grant, which made activities like this possible! 🙌 We’re so proud of our students and their hard work—keep it up, Raiders! 💜💛💜💛
#Raiders101 #StateFarmSupport #StudentSuccess #WeAreD87
Students who participated in the Raiders 101 program last summer and have maintained good attendance and grades were celebrated with a delicious taco bar! 🌟 Raiders 101 is designed to support our students transitioning from BJHS to BHS, helping them start high school on the right foot. 💼📚
A special thank you to State Farm for their generous grant, which made activities like this possible! 🙌 We’re so proud of our students and their hard work—keep it up, Raiders! 💜💛💜💛
#Raiders101 #StateFarmSupport #StudentSuccess #WeAreD87
🎓🍳 Celebratory Breakfast for BHS Early Graduates!
Talk about kicking off the day in a special way! Our BHS seniors who are graduating early were treated to a celebratory breakfast- it was a morning filled with joy, pride, and plenty of delicious eats, and special recognition to a teacher who made a difference in their lives while at BHS!
Here's to our early graduates - and remember- Once a Raider, Always a Raider!! 🎉✨
#BHSEarlyGrads #SeniorBreakfast #OnceARAidreAlwaysARaider #WeAreD87
Talk about kicking off the day in a special way! Our BHS seniors who are graduating early were treated to a celebratory breakfast- it was a morning filled with joy, pride, and plenty of delicious eats, and special recognition to a teacher who made a difference in their lives while at BHS!
Here's to our early graduates - and remember- Once a Raider, Always a Raider!! 🎉✨
#BHSEarlyGrads #SeniorBreakfast #OnceARAidreAlwaysARaider #WeAreD87
🌟🍲 Big Shoutout to BHS Student & Promise Councils for their amazing initiative - preparing Holiday Casseroles! 🍴✨ Through donations from staff and community members, enough food was collected to prepare 2 casseroles for 50 BHS families. These dishes are set to be shared with families in need, spreading joy and support this holiday season!
Thank you for making a difference!💜💛
#BHSKindness #HolidayCasseroles #WeAreD87
Thank you for making a difference!💜💛
#BHSKindness #HolidayCasseroles #WeAreD87
BHS Families,
With the holiday season approaching, I thought it may be helpful to send out a reminder that BHS does have an online store with Raider wear available. Orders placed are shipped directly to your home and most apparel items can be customized with multiple color and design options.
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/illinois/bloomington/bloomington-high-school
Happy Shopping!
With the holiday season approaching, I thought it may be helpful to send out a reminder that BHS does have an online store with Raider wear available. Orders placed are shipped directly to your home and most apparel items can be customized with multiple color and design options.
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/illinois/bloomington/bloomington-high-school
Happy Shopping!
🎶🎄🎻What do you get when you combine the BHS orchestra and choir? A Holiday Spectacular!
Last night, the BHS orchestra, choi,r and guitar ensemble took the stage to showcase their incredible talents. Performing both separately and together, they filled the evening with holiday tunes that were music to the ears!
Thank you to all the talented musicians for bringing the holiday spirit to life and to their amazing teachers/conductors, Mr. Mosley (choir) and Mr. Mackinder (orchestra and guitar)!
Let's give it up for our BHS performers! 👏🎉
#BHSHolidaySpectacular #OrchestraAndChoir #HolidayCheer
Last night, the BHS orchestra, choi,r and guitar ensemble took the stage to showcase their incredible talents. Performing both separately and together, they filled the evening with holiday tunes that were music to the ears!
Thank you to all the talented musicians for bringing the holiday spirit to life and to their amazing teachers/conductors, Mr. Mosley (choir) and Mr. Mackinder (orchestra and guitar)!
Let's give it up for our BHS performers! 👏🎉
#BHSHolidaySpectacular #OrchestraAndChoir #HolidayCheer
🌟BHS Students Making A Difference- we’re #BHSProud to celebrate two outstanding students today!
Congratulations to Chris on receiving a positive principal referral by one of the cafeteria workers because she appreciates how nice, pleasant, and positive Chris is in the mornings when he gets breakfast from her – even remembering to ask her about a recent Disney trip! 🥳
And hats off to Amir! 👏 Celebrated by World History teacher Kelly Schrems- Amir's contributions to the classroom and his dedication to learning deserve a huge round of applause.
A big BHS round of applause to both for setting the bar high! 💜💛
#BHSProud #WeAreD87
Congratulations to Chris on receiving a positive principal referral by one of the cafeteria workers because she appreciates how nice, pleasant, and positive Chris is in the mornings when he gets breakfast from her – even remembering to ask her about a recent Disney trip! 🥳
And hats off to Amir! 👏 Celebrated by World History teacher Kelly Schrems- Amir's contributions to the classroom and his dedication to learning deserve a huge round of applause.
A big BHS round of applause to both for setting the bar high! 💜💛
#BHSProud #WeAreD87
🎉 Calling All 8th Graders & Families! 🎉
🗓 Mark your calendars: December 10th at 6 PM
📍 Where: BHS
BHS is excited to invite the Class of 2030 to Future Raider Night! 🎓
✅ Meet your future teachers and student leaders
✅ Tour BHS and explore the campus
✅ Learn about the courses, clubs, and opportunities waiting for you as a Raider
Don’t miss this opportunity to get a taste of what Raider life will be like! 💜💛
#FutureRaiders #ClassOf2030 #RaiderLife #WeAreD87
🗓 Mark your calendars: December 10th at 6 PM
📍 Where: BHS
BHS is excited to invite the Class of 2030 to Future Raider Night! 🎓
✅ Meet your future teachers and student leaders
✅ Tour BHS and explore the campus
✅ Learn about the courses, clubs, and opportunities waiting for you as a Raider
Don’t miss this opportunity to get a taste of what Raider life will be like! 💜💛
#FutureRaiders #ClassOf2030 #RaiderLife #WeAreD87
📵🎉 No phones, no problem!
WGLT dropped by BHS to get the scoop on the new no phones policy. The verdict? It's a success! Students and staff alike are seeing awesome benefits—from more face-to-face socializing to better grades. 📚👥
A huge shoutout to Ms. Estabrook's Raider Media students for giving their insightful perspectives. Thanks for helping highlight the positive changes around BHS! 🌟Check-out the full story at: https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2025-11-17/students-and-staff-say-new-phone-policy-is-working-as-designed-at-bloomington-high-school
#BHSNoPhones #WGLTVisit #StudentSuccess #RaiderMedia #WeAreD87
The BHS Student Council and BHS clubs are hosting "Raiders Helping Raiders" food drive Nov. 10-14 to support BHS families. Drop off food or grocery store gift card donations from 7 AM–3 PM at the front desk, main office, north bus doors, guidance office, or classrooms.
🌟Shout-out to these Raider role models who earned Positive Principal Referrals for going above and beyond at BHS: They’ve not only excelled themselves but also served as role models for their peers. A roaring congratulations to:
F. Higgins(Recognized by Sondra Findley)
C. Phung (Recognized by David Godfrey)
Thank you for demonstrating that Purple Pride Spirit! 🌟
#PositivePrincipalReferral #PurplePride #WeAreD87
F. Higgins(Recognized by Sondra Findley)
C. Phung (Recognized by David Godfrey)
Thank you for demonstrating that Purple Pride Spirit! 🌟
#PositivePrincipalReferral #PurplePride #WeAreD87
🎉🍴 Are you ready for a night of fun while supporting BHS programs and extracurricular activities? Join us for the BHS Booster Club's Annual Raider Night Out—an exciting adults-only dinner and auction you won’t want to miss!
🗓️ When: Saturday, November 15, 2025
📍 Where: Bloomington Moose Lodge
🎟Tickets🎫: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/raider-night-out--2025
Let’s make this the best Raider Night Out yet! 💜💛
RaiderNightOut2025 #BHSBoosterClub #SupportBHS
🗓️ When: Saturday, November 15, 2025
📍 Where: Bloomington Moose Lodge
🎟Tickets🎫: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/raider-night-out--2025
Let’s make this the best Raider Night Out yet! 💜💛
RaiderNightOut2025 #BHSBoosterClub #SupportBHS
🏈🎉 IT'S A WIN! The Raider football team is moving on after yesterday's heart-pounding 59-26 win over Mascoutah High School! 🚀🔥 Next stop: Oak Forest on November 8th. Let's get 'em, Raiders!🙌 🏆
#OnToTheNextOne #RaiderPride #RoadToVictory #WeAreD87
#OnToTheNextOne #RaiderPride #RoadToVictory #WeAreD87
🏀✨ The wait is over! Monday kicks off the season for the BHS Girls' Basketball team, and we are thrilled to welcome our new varsity head coach, Christina Mables! 🎉👏
Coach Mables brings an incredible wealth of experience both on and off the court:
👉 Principal at Cedar Ridge Elementary School in Unit 5
👉 Former collegiate athlete at the University of Texas El Paso, where she helped lead the team to a Conference USA Championship and an NCAA March Madness appearance in 2008
👉 Transferred to Union University, leading the team to back-to-back NAIA National titles in 2009 & 2010.
👉 Her leadership extended off the court, with administrative roles in Rantoul and Champaign Unit 4 school districts, all while making time to coach!
From the classroom to the court, Coach Mables is a true leader, and we can’t wait to see what she’ll bring to BHS- let’s go, Lady Raiders!
🏀💪 #WelcomeCoachMables #GoLadyRaiders #WeAreD87
Coach Mables brings an incredible wealth of experience both on and off the court:
👉 Principal at Cedar Ridge Elementary School in Unit 5
👉 Former collegiate athlete at the University of Texas El Paso, where she helped lead the team to a Conference USA Championship and an NCAA March Madness appearance in 2008
👉 Transferred to Union University, leading the team to back-to-back NAIA National titles in 2009 & 2010.
👉 Her leadership extended off the court, with administrative roles in Rantoul and Champaign Unit 4 school districts, all while making time to coach!
From the classroom to the court, Coach Mables is a true leader, and we can’t wait to see what she’ll bring to BHS- let’s go, Lady Raiders!
🏀💪 #WelcomeCoachMables #GoLadyRaiders #WeAreD87
🎄🛍️ Looking for something fun to do tomorrow AND a way to get ahead on your holiday shopping? 🎁 Come out to the BHS Band Aides Craft Show and support our incredible Marching Raiders as their amazing season comes to an end! 🎶✨
📍 Where: BHS
🕘 When: Saturday, November 1st from 9 AM - 3 PM
Enjoy a day of fantastic finds, delicious food, and tons of family fun! With over 140 craft booths, all offering handmade gifts and crafts, you’re sure to find something special. 💝
Funds raised from the fair will directly support our Marching Raiders, who’ve had an awesome season! Let’s celebrate their success and show them how much we care! 🎺🎷
Don’t miss out—see you at the 2025 BHS Craft Show! 🥳 #BHSCraftShow #MarchingRaidersRock #ShopLocal #SupportTheArts #WeAreD87
🐾🦸♂️ Say hello to Super Dog Romain! 🐶💥 His superpower? Bringing SMILES to the faces of our amazing BHS students 😄✨. Go, Romain! You’re our super pup! 🐕🦴
#SuperDogRomain #PawsitiveVibes #BHSHero #WeAreD87 ❤️
#SuperDogRomain #PawsitiveVibes #BHSHero #WeAreD87 ❤️
