Class of 2025

Hello graduates and families, and congratulations! Diplomas are available in the main office and can be picked up any time before June 3rd between 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Diplomas will not be mailed out to students as several get lost or damaged in the mail.

There are a few closing items to take care of at BHS before you start your next chapter.

• Return any borrowed cap/gown, please return to Mrs. Case in the main office before June 3rd. 

• All devices/chargers/hot spots need to be returned to Mrs. Kauffman in student affairs. 

• Any remaining District 87 fees must be paid in full. 

In order to receive your diploma, all 3 items must be completed. Have a wonderful summer and good luck on your next adventure!

¡Hola graduados y familias, felicitaciones! Los diplomas están disponibles en la oficina principal y pueden recogerlos en cualquier momento antes del 3 de junio, entre las 7:30 a. m. y las 3:00 p. m. No se enviarán diplomas por correo a los estudiantes, ya que algunos se pierden o se dañan durante el envío.

Hay algunos asuntos pendientes que atender en BHS antes de comenzar su próximo capítulo.

• Devuelvan cualquier birrete o toga prestados a la Sra. Case en la oficina principal antes del 3 de junio.

• Todos los dispositivos, cargadores y puntos de acceso deben devolverse a la Sra. Kauffman en asuntos estudiantiles.

• Las cuotas restantes del Distrito 87 deben pagarse en su totalidad.

Para recibir su diploma, deben completar los 3 pasos. ¡Que tengan un verano maravilloso y mucha suerte en su próxima aventura!

Class of 2026

Graduation rehearsal for the Class of 2026 is mandatory and will take place at Grossinger Motors Arena on Friday, May 22nd from 1 PM - 3 PM (tentatively). Enter through the doors nearest the Bloomington Ice Center.

The arena is located at 101 S Madison St, Bloomington, IL 61701. 

For graduation rehearsal:

• You should NOT bring your cap and gown.

• We will practice the walk-through.

• You will find your assigned seat (which will likely be similar to your seat on Sunday).

• We will pass out honors cords.

• We will provide other important information (i.e., photos, how to walk out).

• We will run through the processional (walking out).

• We will practice speeches.

Graduation for the Class of 2026 is on Sunday, May 24th at Grossinger Motors Arena. Doors open at 1:30 PM, but we need students there by 1 PM. The ceremony begins at 3 PM.

• This is not a ticketed event. You can have unlimited guests. 

• Students may enter through the doors nearest the Pepsi Ice Center.

• All guests and families should enter through the main entrances.

• Please reach out directly to Grossinger at

  (309) 434-2843 for ADA requests.

• Parking at the arena is $10, but the downtown parking garages are free on Sundays.

• Grossinger Motors arena has metal detectors and a clear bag policy.

• Decorating details including what you can/should wear can be found below by clicking on "grad info."

Please reach out to Ms. Butts or Dr. Thornton with questions for senior week at ButtsL@District87.org and ThorntonB@District87.org.

Please reach out to Mr. Moore or Ms. Case with questions for grad rehearsal or graduation at MooreT@District87.org and CaseK@District87.org.

Bookmark our Linktree to find the slideshows from previous classes!