BJHS Daily Announcements

January 13, 2026

Cooking Club
Cooking Club will have an informational meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in FCS Room 2.
Traditional Board Game Club
Traditional Board Game Club will meet tomorrw, January 14, 2026, from 3:00-4:00 p.m.

January 12, 2026

Student Led Be The Light Club

Are you looking for a place to talk about your faith, ask big questions, and hang out with other students? Our student-led "Be the Light Club" will meet today from 3-4 in the 7K pod. We do activities, have discussions about faith, and support each other in a positive, welcoming space. Come check it out—everyone is welcome!

January 9, 2026

There are no new announcements for today.

January 8, 2026

Student Led Pride Club
The student-led Pride Club will meet afterschool tomorrow, January 9, 2026.
Minecraft Club
Minecraft Club will meet tomorrow afterschool in IT1. If you need a form, stop by and grab one from Mr. Woodward.
Cooking Club
Cooking Club will have an informational meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in FCS Room 2. Permission slips will be available then, or see Mrs. DeBolt or Mr. Woodward.
Student Led Be The Light Club

Are you looking for a place to talk about your faith, ask big questions, and hang out with other students? Our student-led "Be the Light Club" will meet on Monday January 12th from 3-4 in the 7K pod. We do activities, have discussions about faith, and support each other in a positive, welcoming space. Come check it out—everyone is welcome! Pick up a permission slip in the office.

Traditional Board Game Club
Traditional Board Game Club will meet on January 14, 2026.

January 7, 2026

There are no new announcements for today.

January 6, 2025

Student Led Be The Light Club

Are you looking for a place to talk about your faith, ask big questions, and hang out with other students? Our student-led "Be the Light Club" will meet on Monday January 12th from 3-4 in the 7K pod. We do activities, have discussions about faith, and support each other in a positive, welcoming space. Come check it out—everyone is welcome! Pick up a permission slip in the office.

Traditional Board Game Club
Traditional Board Game Club will meet on January 14, 2026.

December 19, 2025

There are no new announcements for today.
School will resume again on Jaunuary 6, 2026.

December 18, 2025

Are you regretting not auditioning for Seussical the Musical? Email Mr Thomason today if you are still interested in participating in the show!

December 17, 2025

Scholastic Bowl
Scholastic Bowl has been cancelled for today.

December 16, 2025

Seussical Jr. Auditions
Auditions for the musical, Seussical Jr. will continue today from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Choir room.
Scholastic Bowl
Scholastic Bowl practice is cancelled for tomorrow, December 17, 2025.

December 12, 2025

There are no new announcements for today.

December 11, 2025

Lost and Found
The pile of lost and found grew overnight!! We want it to go down, not be added to!Come check out the large pile of lost and found items in the office. There are many hoodies and coats that need to find the way back home.

December 10, 2025

Lost and Found
Be sure to check the large pile of lost and found items in the office. There are many hoodies and coats that need to find a home.

December 9, 2025

There are no new announcements for today.

December 8, 2025

Animal Rescue Club
Animal Rescue Club will meet on Monday, December 8, 2025 from 3:00-3:50 p.m.
Girl's Volleyball
6th-graders will try out on Monday, December 8th, from 3:00 to 4:30.  7th and 8th grade tryouts will be held on Tuesday, December 9th and Wednesday, December 10th from 3:00 to 4:30. For more information, contact Coach Tippett.
BJHS Student Council  
Student Council on Wednesday, December 10th in Ms. Compton's IT classroom from 3-3:45 pm.  Please arrange for a ride home in advance.  We will be working on creating/braiding t-shirt dog toys for the Bloomington/Normal Humane Society.  

December 5, 2025

Student Led Pride Club
Student Led Pride Club has been cancelled for today, December 5, 2025.
Animal Rescue Club
Animal Rescue Club will meet on Monday, December 8, 2025 from 3:00-3:50 p.m.

December 4, 2025

There are no new announcements for today.

December 3, 2025

Traditional Board Game Club

Traditional Board Game Club has been cancelled for today, December 3, 2025.

Musical Auditions

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December 2, 2025

BJHS Student Council  

Please remember to check your Student Council Google classroom daily for new announcements.  This Friday's Knight Kash store volunteers can be found there, along with information about our next meeting, which will be next week on Wednesday, December 10th in Ms. Compton's IT classroom from 3-3:45 pm.  Please arrange for a ride home in advance.  We will be working on creating/braiding t-shirt dog toys for the Bloomington/Normal Humane Society.  

December 1, 2025

IMSA Fusion
IMSA Fusion has been cancelled for tonight, December 1, 2025.

November 25, 2025

November 24, 2025

Crochet/Craft Club
The Crochet/Craft Club will not meet today, November 24, 2025. Everyone have a nice break and we will meet when we return on December 1st.
Wrestling
Any student interested in being a part of the wrestling team needs to register on the BJHS website under Athletic Registration.  There are no cuts. Everyone makes the team. The first practice is Monday 12/1 from 3-5. Any questions see Coach Wolfe.

November 21, 2025

Crochet/Craft Club
The Crochet/Craft Club will not meet on Monday, November 24. Everyone have a nice break and we will meet when we return on December 1st.
Girl's Volleyball
Tryout dates for volleyball have been moved to the week of December 8th.  6th-graders will try out on Monday, December 8th, from 3:00 to 4:30.  7th and 8th grade tryouts will be held on Tuesday, December 9th and Wednesday, December 10th from 3:00 to 4:30.
An open gym for 6th graders only will be held on Tuesday, December 2nd from 3:00 to 4:30.  An open gym will be held for 7th & 8th graders only on Wednesday, December 3rd.  
For more information, contact Coach Tippett.
Wrestling
Any student interested in being a part of the wrestling team needs to register on the BJHS website under Athletic Registration.  There are no cuts. Everyone makes the team. The first practice is Monday 12/1 from 3-5. Any questions see Coach Wolfe.

November 19, 2025

Traditional Board Game Club
Traditional Board Game Club will meet from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in Room 109.

November 18, 2025

Math Tutoring
Today is the last day for math tutoring.
Fannie May
Fannie May Fundraiser pick-up will be tomorrow, November 19, 2025, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the front doors of the school. Students need to be accompanied by a parent in order to receive the orders. If you have any questions, please contact Adele Keller at 309.827.0086 x1802 or kellera@district87.org

November 17, 2025

Garden Club
Garden Club will meet in the couryard and greenhouse today.

November 14, 2025

There are no new announcements today.

November 13, 2025

Junior Health Science Academy Program
A hearty congratulations to the 25 students in the Junior Health Science Academy Program.  There will be an end of program celebration for them at Heartland Community College tonight .  This program is run by the Black Nurses of Central Illinois at the Heartland Nursing Simulation Lab for Junior High students that are interested in a career in health care.  This six week program taught the students things like: how to start an IV, how to do CPR, surgery preparation, checking blood pressure, and glucose monitoring. There will be another session in the spring of 2026.  If you are interested, check with your science teacher, Nurse Monique, or Nurse Carter for  more information.  The application process will begin in January.

November 12, 2025

raditional Board Game Club
Board Game Club with Mr. Cruz has been cancelled for today, November 12, 2025.
Chess Club
Chess Club will begin on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Club will run from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in Room 131 with Mr. Mueller. All skill levels are welcome!
Cross Country Banquet
The BJHS XC Banquet will be held in the BJHS Cafeteria on Wednesday, November 12th from 6 to 7:30 pm. We are excited to celebrate by recognizing you and a fantastic season. Cake will be served. Please feel free to bring a dessert to share as well.
Girl's Volleyball
Girls’ Volleyball will host two open gyms in November.  The dates include Wednesday, November 12th, and Thursday, November 20th.  Open gyms will run from 3:00 to 4:30 in the West Gym.  All participants must have a current physical on file and be registered for volleyball on 8-to18.  Links to register are on the BJHS Athletics website.  Girls’ Volleyball tryouts will be held for 6th-grade girls on Monday, December 1st, from 3:00 to 4:30.  Tryouts for 7th & 8th Graders will be held on December 2nd & 3rd.  For more information, contact Coach Tippett in room 139 or via email.

November 11, 2025

Traditional Board Game Club
Board Game Club with Mr. Cruz has been cancelled for tomorrow, November 12, 2025.

November 10, 2025

Chess Club
Chess Club will begin on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Club will run from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in Room 131 with Mr. Mueller. All skill levels are welcome!
Student Council members our next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 11th from 3 to 3:45 in Ms. Compton's IT classroom.  Please arrange a ride home in advance.  Also please read messages and announcements in your student council google classroom.

November 7, 2025

Chess Club
Chess Club will begin on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Club will run from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in Room 131 with Mr. Mueller. All skill levels are welcome!

November 6, 2025

Student Council
Student Council members our next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 11th from 3 to 3:45 in Ms. Compton's IT classroom.  Please arrange a ride home in advance.  Also please read messages and announcements in your student council google classroom.

November 4, 2025

There are no new announcements for today.

Novmber 3, 2025

Traditional Board Game Club
Do you like strategy, competition, and traditional board games like Risk, Monopoly , and chess? Come join Mr. Cruz for the Board Game Club! Our first meeting is Wednesday, November 5th, in Room 109 from 2:50–3:50 PM. All are welcome—just show up and play!
Attention 8th Grade Students
The BHS Color Guard will hold auditions for their winter program starting November 10, and all 8th graders are invited to attend.  Pick up a flyer in the band room for more information.  The color guard will also have a demonstration during round table on November 6; talk to Mr. Zummo to sign up to attend. 
Girl's Volleyball
Girls’ Volleyball will host two open gyms in November.  The dates include Wednesday, November 12th, and Thursday, November 20th.  Open gyms will run from 3:00 to 4:30 in the West Gym.  All participants must have a current physical on file and be registered for volleyball on 8-to18.  Links to register are on the BJHS Athletics website.  Girls’ Volleyball tryouts will be held for 6th-grade girls on Monday, December 1st, from 3:00 to 4:30.  Tryouts for 7th & 8th Graders will be held on December 2nd & 3rd.  For more information, contact Coach Tippett in room 139 or via email.
Cross Country Banquet
The BJHS XC Banquet will be held in the BJHS Cafeteria on Wednesday, November 12th from 6 to 7:30 pm. We are excited to celebrate by recognizing you and a fantastic season. Cake will be served. Please feel free to bring a dessert to share as well.


October 31, 2025

Minecraft Club

Minecraft Club has been cancelled for today.

Student Led Pride Club

Student led Pride Club has been cancelled for today.

October 30, 2025

There are no new announcements today.

October 29, 2025

There are no new announcements today.

October 28, 2025

There are no new announcements today.

October 27, 2025

Celebrate the Season on October 31

Once again this year, students will be allowed to dress up on Friday, October 31 as their favorite school-appropriate story or media character.

  • Onesie style outfits will be allowed this day to represent a character

  • Dress code for body coverage must be followed

  • Appropriate shoes must be worn

  • Students must be identifiable

  • No masks allowed

  • No props

  • No blood, gore, or horror

  • No electronics or lights

  • No inflatables

Students may not wear clothing that will interfere with their ability to participate in class (including sitting in chairs, participating in PE, sitting in the cafeteria, etc...). Anything that is distracting or causes disruption will need to be changed. I'm looking forward to seeing some creative and fun costumes!

IMSA

IMSA has been cancelled for Monday, October 27, 2025. The next meeting will be Monday, November 3, 2025.

October 24, 2025

IMSA

IMSA has been cancelled for Monday, October 27, 2025. The next meeting will be Monday, November 3, 2025.

October 23, 2025

There are no new announcements today.

October 22, 2025

There are no new announcements today.

October 21, 2025

BJHS Cross Country State Results

Congratulations once again to Vanesa Silva and Wyatt Danenberger for qualifying for the State XC meet. Both runners ran fantastic races over the weekend competing against over 200 athletes in their respective races. Vanesa placed 18th overall with a new PR and received a medal at the awards ceremony. Wyatt came close to his previous PR running an excellent race against tough competition. We look forward to both of these athletes dedication, leadership, and work ethic next season. Thank you to all BJHS XC athletes on an excellent season and supporting your teammates at the State meet. Go BJHS XC Knights!!

Math Tutoring

Math Tutoring will be held today after school in Room A105.

October 20, 2025

Boy's Basketball

Tryouts will be held beginning today, October 20, 2025.

6th & 7th grades will be 3:30-5:30

8th grade will be 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Please be sure to have a current physical on file in the office and that you are registered on SNAP (formerly 8-18) BEFORE tryouts.

Garden Club

Garden Club will meet today from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. in Room 223. Everyone is welcome to attend!

October 17, 2025

Boy's Basketball

Tryouts will be held beginning Monday, October 20, 2025.

6th & 7th grades will be 3:30-5:30

8th grade will be 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Please be sure to have a current physical on file in the office and that you are registered on SNAP (formerly 8-18) BEFORE tryouts.

October 16, 2025

There are no new announcements today.

October 15, 2025

Unified eSports
Unified eSports will meet this Thursday, October 16th at 2:45 in room 229.  The eSports coach at Northern Illinois University will be a special guest, and he may be bringing swag!  See Ms. Wieland with questions.
2027 Washington D.C. Trip
There will be an informational meeting about the 2027 Washington D.C. Trip happening on Wednesday, November 5th at 6 PM in the BJHS Cafeteria. This trip is open to all current 6th and 7th graders and will give you a chance to visit the nation's capitol in the summer of 2027. You will get to fly on an airplane, stay in a hotel, and see all of the famous monuments and museums. Please see Mr. Neuman in room 127 or email him with any questions!

October 14, 2025

New Game Day Policies
ALL BJHS students MUST be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian to attend a game at BJHS.  Students MUST go home after school and return with a parent or guardian or they will NOT be permitted to attend.
Also we have a new Clear Bag Policy in effect. This means you may not bring your backpack or purse to an event. When you go home make sure you leave your backpack or purse at home. 

October 9, 2025

There is no school tomorrow, October 10, 2025, due to Parent/Teacher Conference Day. Also, There is no school on Monday, October 13, 2025, due to Columbus Day.
Student Council

Student Council will have a meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 3:00-3:45 p.m. in IT2. Please plan on attending if you are interested in joining Student Council. Please bring colored pencils and markers with you to the meeting.

Open Gym for Boy's Basketball

There will be an open gym for Boy's Basketball on October 14 and October 16, 2025, from 3:00-4:30 and 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Tryouts will be held beginning Monday, October 20, 2025 from 3:30-5:30 and 6:00-8:00 p.m.

October 8, 2025

There are no new announcements for today.

October 7, 2025

Cancellations for Tuesday, October 7, 2025
  • Math Tutoring

Scholastic Bowl

The next meeting for Scholastic Bowl will be on Wednesday October 15th, from 3-4 pm, in room 111. This is open to all students who are interested in doing scholastic bowl this year: new members are welcome! Please email Mr. Glabinski or Mr. Neuman if you have any questions.

October 6, 2025

Cancellations for Monday, October 6, 2025
  • Crochet Club

  • Math Tutoring

  • Tabletop Adventurers Guild

Live Like Armoni 5k Run/Walk

On Monday, October 13 the Live Like Armoni Foundation will be hosting a 5K Run/Walk to End Domestic Violence at the BHS track.

9:00 - Sign In

10:00 - Run/Walk Begins

Cost $7.50 for a student and 13.00 for an adult.  See Mrs. Compton for additional details or to receive a link to register.

October 1, 2025

Fannie May

Fannie May orders are due tomorrow, October 2, 2025.