🍎🌟Hats off to BHS Teacher Lauren Butts! 🎉 Lauren has been honored with the prestigious Catalyst Award by The Arc of Illinois!
Pictured with Josie Peck, BHS '24, a former student who has seen firsthand the positive waves Lauren has created within BHS and the community. 📸 The Catalyst Award is a symbol of recognition for teacher leaders who not only demonstrate an evidence-based, caring commitment to their students but also leave a lasting positive impact on both the school and the wider community. 👩🏫💡
Let's all give a round of applause to Lauren for embodying excellence and for her passionate commitment to shaping a brighter future for all her students! 👏
#BHSExcellence #CatalystAward #TeacherImpact #WeAreD87
🤝✨ "Meet a Greek" at BJHS!
Today, our Knights had the opportunity to connect with members of ISU's Divine 9 fraternities and sororities during lunch periods! 🎓 Students explored the history, mission, values, and culture of these impactful organizations while learning about the positive role they play in college life.
Hearing directly from current members about their experiences brought the importance of service, leadership, and community to life for our Knights. 🌟 What an inspiring way to envision future opportunities!
#BJHSKnights #MeetAGreek #Divine9 #WeAreD87
🩺💼 We're sending out a massive shoutout to OSF St. Joseph Medical Center for teaming up with D87 for our second-ever health clinic, held at BJHS this week! 🌟 Thanks to this partnership, over 150 students completed their physical and immunization requirements for entering 6th and 9th grades.
Here's to making health and education a top priority together!🎉📚
#PartnersInHealth #StudentWellness #WeAreD87
🌞🏫 Exploring IWU! 🍂📚
Yesterday was a beautiful day for some BHS students to explore Illinois Wesleyan University! These potential future Titans experienced life as a college student—from an admissions talk to touring academic halls, the Shirk Center, and a dorm. 🏛️🛌
They capped off the visit with lunch at the cafeteria-🍽️😋 it was a perfect day to imagine a future at IWU!
#FutureTitans #IWUCampusVisit #CollegeTour #WeAreD87
🌼🌞 The weather couldn't have been more perfect for a hike today at Parklands Merwin Reserve to enjoy the bluebells in full bloom! And Bent 1st graders soaked it all in, from the flowers, to a picnic and a hike through nature, it was a perfect day for these Superstars!🚶♂️🌿
#PerfectDay #Bluebells #HikingFun #WeAreD87
🌟 Celebrating the Heartbeats of D87: Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟
Today, we shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals who are the backbone of our schools - our Administrative Professionals. 🎉💼 In D87, they do much more than manage daily operations; they offer guidance, support, and assistance to our students, staff, and families, making our schools a better place for everyone.
Their dedication, hard work, and compassionate touch have not gone unnoticed. From keeping everything running smoothly to being a source of kindness and support, our administrative professionals truly are the heart of our schools. ❤️🏫
Let’s show them some well-deserved appreciation today and every day for all that they do. Here’s to our administrative heroes! Leave a virtual applause for our Administrative Professionals in the comments!
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #HeartOfOurSchools #ThankYou #WeAreD87
🎓🩺 Celebrating Our Junior Health Academy Graduates! 🎉💐
A big round of applause for our BJHS students who have just graduated from the Junior Health Academy! 🎈 This awesome afterschool program, sponsored by the Black Nurses Association, has equipped them with vital emergency skills and set them on the path toward a future in the medical field. 🚑
To celebrate, each student received a certificate of completion, a medical-grade stethoscope for each graduate, and lots of love from their mentors, families and friends- and even a fun selfie moment with Dr. Mouser. 📸🍰
Congratulations to our young future healthcare professionals- here's to continued success and bright futures ahead! 🌟
#JuniorHealthAcademyGraduates #FutureMedicalHeroes #BlackNursesAssociation #WeAreD87
🌟🎓 Huge Applause for BHS's Newest NHS Inductees! 🎓🌟 Last night BHS held a ceremony for the talented students being inducted into the National Honor Society! Our Raider and D87 community is overflowing with pride and admiration for each of these remarkable individuals. Congrats to our newest inductees- here's to your achievements and the many more to come! 🥳💖 #RaiderExcellence #NationalHonorSociety #WeAreD87
🌍🎉 Happy Earth Day (again!)! 🎉🌍
The Earth Day fun at Sheridan continues! 5th grade Sharks marked the occasion with a blast - diving into "earth-shattering" activities that were both fun and educational- they embraced the true spirit of Earth Day! Let's join them in making every day an opportunity to care for our planet! 🌱✨
#EarthDay #Sheridan5thGraders #FunLearning #WeAreD87
🌎🌞 Sheridan Celebrates Earth Day! 🎉🦈
1st-grade Sharks at Sheridan got hands-on with the wonders of the sun through an exciting Earth Day experiment using Solar paper! ☀️ They had discussions about the sun's important role to us and our environment and although we can't touch it, we can witness its power firsthand. 🌱
Stay tuned to see how the 5th-grade sharks have been celebrating this Earth Day!
#SheridanEarthDay #SolarScience #StayTuned #WeAreD87
🔵💙 BJHS Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) students go blue for Autism Awareness Month!
The DLP students at BJHS proudly wore blue, showing their commitment to promoting acceptance shines bright!
Join us in celebrating diversity!💙
#AutismAwareness #InclusionMatters #WeAreD87
🐰🌸 "Hoppy" Easter to Our D87 Family & Friends! 🌸🐰
Wishing a happy Easter to everyone in our D87 community who celebrates! May your day be filled with happiness, colorful eggs, and sweet treats! 🥚🍫🌷
Enjoy this special time with family and friends!
#HoppyEaster #WeAreD87
🌟🚩 Get Ready to Shine with the BHS Color Guard! 🚩🌟
Attention 8th-11th graders! Your chance to join the amazing BHS Color Guard team is here. 🎉🏳️
📅 Audition Clinics: April 28 & April 30, 6pm-9:00pm
🏋️ Open Gym Practice Sessions: April 29 & May 1, 2:30-4:15pm
🌟 Final Audition: May 5, 6pm
📍 Location: BHS Band Room
Remember, wearing comfortable clothes and sneakers is a must! 👟👕 These clinics are crucial for developing your skills, so make sure to attend them AND the audition to maximize your growth and impress our staff! 🌈💃
Join us to become a key part of our performances and competitions. 🎶🏆
Bonus perk- color guard is graded as a class and replaces P.E. for the entire fall semester!
For any questions, reach out to Mr. Chernick at chernickm@District87.org.
Let's make this season unforgettable! Good luck, and go RAIDERS! 💪💫
#BHSColorGuard #AuditionTime #BeAPartOfTheMagic #WeAreD87
🌟 BHS Career Fair for 10th- 12th graders featured around 40 industry professionals! It was inspiring to see our Raiders actively engaging and exploring diverse career opportunities. 🚀💼
A big thank you to all the career reps and our curious students for making this event a success! 🎉
#CareerFair #BHS #FutureReady #ExploringCareers #WeAreD87
🎉 Happy Friday, everyone! Just a friendly reminder: All D87 buildings will be closed on Monday, April 21st. Enjoy the extra-long weekend, your batteries, and enjoy some nice spring weather 🤞!
We can't wait to see all our D87 students back in class on Tuesday, April 22nd. 🍎 Remember, it's the final stretch until the end of the school year. Let's finish strong together- we've got this
🎉 Congratulations to WJBC Radio on 100 Years! 🎉
For a century, WJBC has been a trusted voice in our community—sharing local stories, amplifying public education, and celebrating the work happening in our schools.
Today, on their 100th anniversary, Superintendent Dr. David Mouser had the honor of joining Scott Miller live in studio. We’re grateful to WJBC for their unwavering support of District 87 and our students throughout the decades.
Here’s to 100 more years of excellence in local radio! 📻💯
#WJBC100 #District87Proud #CommunityPartnerships #LocalLegends
🌷🌞 Spring Has Sprung!
Spring vibes were in full effect at recess today for the Irving Mustangs! 🏃♂️ Fresh air, bright sunshine, and smiles filled the playground! 🌼😊 Here's to hoping for more beautiful springtime weather to keep the good times rolling!
#SpringInTheAir #SunshineAndSmiles #WeAreD87
🎉 Hats off to Jaxon Bartlet and his amazing finish at the IESA State Bowling Tournament! 🎉
📊 Final Position: 22nd out of 171 bowlers
🔢 Total Score: 1872 over 10 games
🎯 Average: 187 per game
🥈 Rank: 2nd highest among all 6th graders
🎳 Let's give him a round of applause for representing D87 with such skill and determination!
#BowlingAce #IESAStateTournament #WeAreD87
🎨📚 D87 5th Grade Art Show at Bloomington Public Library
Mark your calendars to come out and celebrate the artistic talent of D87's 5th graders at the BPL! Whether you browse the exhibit or attend the artist reception, don't miss the chance to support and admire the creativity of our young artists in D87!
🗓️ Exhibit: April 26 - May 9
👩🎨 Artist Reception: May 3, 12-2 PM
#D87ArtShow #5thGradeArtists #BloomingtonLibrary #WeAreD87
🎨📚 Exposición de Arte de 5.º Grado del D87 en la Biblioteca Pública de Bloomington
¡Agenden su calendario para celebrar el talento artístico de los alumnos de 5.º grado del D87 en la Biblioteca Pública de Bloomington! Ya sea que visiten la exposición o asistan a la recepción de artistas, ¡no se pierdan la oportunidad de apoyar y admirar la creatividad de nuestros jóvenes artistas del D87!
🗓️ Exposición: 26 de abril - 9 de mayo
👩🎨 Recepción de artistas: 3 de mayo, 12-14 h
#ExposiciónDeArteD87 #ArtistasDe5.ºGrado #BibliotecaDeBloomington #SomosD87
🏅🎉 Big Cheers for Bloomington-Normal SROs!
🚨 BREAKING: Our very own Bloomington-Normal School Resource Officers (SROs) have been honored with the prestigious National Association of School Resource Officers Model Agency Award! 🥇👮♂️👮♀️
✨This is MAJOR news and shines a spotlight on the outstanding work our local SROs perform day in and day out.✨ The Bloomington-Normal SRO Team's unique structure—a multi-agency team spanning two police departments, two school districts (D87 and Unit 5), and various schools—is setting THE national benchmark.
Our SROS are the gold standard model for SRO programs everywhere! 🙌 Let's give it up for our SROs in Bloomington and Normal! Their efforts not only improve our community but also pave the way for what school policing should look like across the country!
#BloomingtonNormalSRO #ModelAgencyAward #SchoolSafety #WeAreD87
