Bloomington Jr High School

BJHS 2025-2026 Cheer Tryouts

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

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

Spirit Week at BJHS is February 24 - 28, 2025. Let's beat the winter blues!

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

📅🎈Can you believe it? This Monday marks our 100th day of school, and our D87 Attendance Challenge is officially ON! 💯✨ Let's make this 100th day of learning extra special by either striving for 100% attendance or showing attendance growth from last year. The challenge is on, here's to reaching our attendance goal because #AttendanceMatters! 🏆🚌 #100%Accountable #100thDayOfSchool #AttendanceChallenge #SchoolSpirit #MilestoneDay #Let’sDoThis 💪🍎

It's time to order your 2024-25 BJHS yearbook!

Save the date for the BJHS Basketball Whiteout Knight!

8th grade students! A reminder that tonight is Future Raider Night at Bloomington High School.

Still looking for a Christmas present?? BJHS spirit wear makes a great gift for both students and parents. Be sure to order early so that we can fill your order. Forms are available in the main office or online. Questions? Please call Adele Keller at 309-827-0086 x1802 .

Fannie May Candy Pick-up Fannie May candy will be available for pick-up on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 3:30-5:00 p.m. A parent must accompany their student when picking up orders. Questions? Call Adele at 309.827.0086 x1802.

A Surprise Guest at Garden Club The Garden Club meeting was honored to have a surprise guest on Monday, October 28th. A Cooper's Hawk lingered in a tree and observed the courtyard meeting from above. Proof that Garden Club isn't always just about plants!

Knights cheering on the girl's basketball team at the October 10th home game. Be sure to come see the next home game on October 21st when the Lady Knights take on Prairie Central.

Picture Retake Day is October 21, 2024!

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

BJHS Spiritwear is here! Check out this year's new designs and colors. Forms are available -in the main office. Questions? Please call Adele Keller at 309-827-0086 x1802 .

🎉🏈 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!

Are you interested in performing? This year's fall play will be "Fast Food" a series of humorous vignettes about crazy customers and silly staff. Students that are interested in the fall play should plan to attend an informational meeting on Monday, September 16th or Tuesday, September 17th from 2:45 until 4:15 in the chorus room.

🎉 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