Bloomington Public Schools District 87

🦉Mrs. Meador's 1st-grade class at Oakland had the opportunity to showcase what they were working on to their loved ones. 🍎📚 As part of their social studies and reading curriculum, they worked on a family unit- displaying what they learned through family quilts and recipes and even putting on a book performance for their loved ones. Well done, Owls! Keep up the good work! #OaklandOwls#FirstGradersRock #FamilyProject #WeAreD87 🦉 La clase de 1er grado de la Sra Meador de la escuela de Oakland tuvo la oportunidad de demostrar a sus seres queridos el trabajo que están realizando. 🍎📚 Como parte de sus Estudios Sociales y su plan de lectura, ellos trabajaron en una unidad familiar-mostrando lo que aprendieron a través de edredones familiares y recetas, incluso realizaron la presentación de un libro para ellos. ¡Bien hecho, Búhos! ¡Mantengan ese gran trabajo! #BuhosdeOakland #Losde1erGradoloTienen #ProyectoFamiliar #SomosD87

🌟✨ Celebrating Excellence at BHS! ✨🌟 Last night, BHS hosted a dinner for students designated as Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. 🎓🏆 This honor, based on a combination of test scores and class rankings at the end of their junior year, places them in the top 10% of students statewide—a testament to their hard work, dedication, and academic excellence. Our scholars also had the opportunity to invite the teachers who have made a significant difference in their lives. 💼🍎Here's to both our outstanding students and their inspiring educators- your dedication and hard work deserve all the applause! Congratulations on your well-deserved recognition! 🎉👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 #BHSExcellence #IllinoisStateScholars #AcademicAchievement #TeacherAppreciation #WeAreD87 🌟✨¡Celebrando la Excelencia en BHS!✨🌟 Anoche,. Los estudiantes de BHS organizaron una cena para los estudiantes becados para la Universidad del Estado de Illinois (ISU) por la Comisión de Asistencia al Estudiante de Illinois. 🎓🏆 Este honor basado en la combinación del porcentaje de las evaluaciones y las clasificaciones de las clases al final del año junior , los coloca dentro del 10% de estudiantes a nivel estatal-lo que certifica su arduo trabajo, dedicación y excelencia académica. Nuestros becados también tuvieron la oportunidad de invitar a los maestros que han hecho una diferencia significativa en sus vidas.💼🍎 ¡Celebremoslos a ambos, nuestros talentosos estudiantes y a los inspiradores educadores-su dedicación y arduo trabajo no merece más que aplausos! ¡Felicidades por su bien merecido reconocimiento!🎉👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 #ExcelenciaBHS #BecadosdelEstadodeIllinois #LogroAcademico #ApreciciondelMaestro #SomosD87

🎉👫🏼🦖 Raymond Rookies Museum Adventure! 🚀🧩 Last week, our Raymond Rookies had an amazing opportunity to step into a world of wonder at the Children's Discovery Museum! It was a day filled with laughter, learning, and lots of exploring! It was a fun time for kids (and adults!) of all ages! 🌟 A huge thank you to the museum staff for making the visit unforgettable! #RaymondRookies #Discovery #AdventureAwaits #LearningIsFun #WeAreD87 🎉👫🏼🦖 ¡El Museo de la Aventura de los Rookies de Raymond!🚀🧩 La semana pasada, nuestros Rookies de la escuela Raymond tuvieron la grandiosa oportunidad de entrar a un mundo de maravillas en ¡el Museo de Children 's Discovery! ¡Fue un día lleno de sonrisas, aprendizaje y toneladas de exploración! ¡Fue un momento muy divertido para los pequeños (Y adultos también) de todas las edades! 🌟 ¡Damos un enorme agradecimiento al personal del museo por hacer de nuestra visita un momento inolvidable! #RookiesdeRaymond #Descubrimiento #LaAventuranosEspera #AprenderesDivertido #SomosD87

🎉📣 Let's give it up for our BHS Senior Cheerleaders! 📣🎉 As their journey of high-school cheerleading wraps up, we're not saying goodbye, but rather, a "See you later!" These athletes have spent years spreading school spirit—and although their time on our turf has flown by, this ending marks an exciting BEGINNING for each of them. 🌍💪 The strength, determination, and positivity they've shown at BHS will take them far! 🌟✈️ Students today, #CheerleadersForever. We're proud of you, team! 🙌💞🎓 #BHSSeniorCheerleaders #CheerleadersForever #LadiesWithASpirit #WeAreD87 🎉📣 ¡Demostremos nuestra admiración por las Porristas Senior de BHS!📣🎉 Al finalizar su viaje en preparatoria y colgar sus pompones, no decimos adios, si no/ “Nos vemos después”! Estos atletas han pasado años esparciendo el espíritu escolar -y aunque el tiempo bajo nuestro techo ha volado, este final marca el emocionante INICIO de cada una de ellas/os. 🌍💪 ¡La fortaleza, determinación y positivismo que han mostrado a BHS los llevará lejos!🌟✈️ Estudiantes hoy, #PorristasporSiempre. ¡Estamos orgullosos de ustedes equipo! 🙌💞🎓 #PorristasSeniordeBHS #PorristasporSiempre #LadiesconEspiritu #SomosD87

🚀✨ The 5th-grade Sheridan Sharks took an interstellar journey to the Challenger Learning Center, and what they discovered was quite literally out of this world! 🌌🌠 They were on a STEM mission that sent their minds into orbit. 🧑‍🚀 🌌. With hands-on activities and simulations, their discoveries were out of this world! 🌟📚 #SheridanSharks #ChallengerLearningCenter #STEMMission #SpaceAdventure #WeAreD87 🚀✨Los estudiantes Tiburón de 5to grado de la escuela Sheridan tuvieron un viaje interestelar al Centro de Aprendizaje Challenger, y lo que descubrieron ¡fue algo literalmente fuera de este mundo!🌌🌠 Ellos realizaron una misión STEM que envió sus mentes a órbita. 🧑‍🚀 🌌 Con actividades manuales y simulaciones, ¡sus descubrimientos fueron fuera de este mundo!🌟📚 #TiburonesdeSheridan #CentrodeAprendizajeChallenger MisionSTEM #AventuraEspacial #SomosD87

Mark your calendars 🗓️ because our Multicultural Fair is back! Join us as we celebrate the mix of languages and cultures that make up D87! 🌍🎉 This fun event will take place at BJHS on Thursday, February 29th, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. 🕕 It's the perfect chance to explore, learn, and connect with the many diverse cultures that make our school district so unique and amazing. 🌈💫 🎈 We can't wait to see you there! #WeAreD87 #MulticulturalFair #DiverseCultures #CelebratingDiversity #SaveTheDate

🏈⚔️BHS’s Coach Scott Godfrey, with his coaching team and some of his players, made the trip down the hill to BJHS to host an exciting informational session for Knights aspiring to join the Raider Football ranks! 🏟️💪 A big shoutout to the coaching staff and players who brought their passion and insights straight to BJHS! 🙌 This was a chance for some of our Knights to get a head start on becoming part of the thrilling world of Raider Football! 🌟 #FutureRaiders #RaiderFootball #KnightstoRaiders #FootballDreams #WeAreD87 🏈⚔️El entrenador de BHS Scott Godfrey, con su equipo de entrenadores y algunos de sus jugadores, hicieron el viaje bajando la colina a BJHS para realizar una emocionante sesion informal para los Knights que aspiran en ¡convertirse en parte del equipo de Fútbol de los Raiders! 🏟️💪 Un gran reconocimiento al personal de entrenamiento y a los jugadores que llevaron su pasión y experiencias directo a BJHS!🙌 Esta fue una buena oportunidad para algunos de nuestros Knights para comenzar a ser parte del ¡emocionante mundo del Fútbol Raider! 🌟 #FuturosRaiders #FutbolRaider #KnightsaRaiders #SueñosDeFutbol #SomosD87

🌟 Good Deeds Alert in D87! 🌟 BJHS staff members took time out of their busy schedules to serve the community. BJHS nurses - Missi Allen, Kelli Steffen, and Carol Carter, plus DLP teacher Kristen Ayers, prepped and served a wholesome meal to over 50 people at the Safe Harbor Shelter. 🍽️💖 Their kind-hearted actions demonstrate the spirit of our D87 family—a spirit of compassion, service, and unity. Special thanks to Kristen, Missi, Kelli, and Carol for embodying our community's values! 🌈🥰 Join us in celebrating their act of kindness by leaving a sweet message in the comments! 👇💬 #D87Proud #CommitmentToCommunity #SafeHarborShelter #GoodDeedsD87 #WeAreD87 🌟 Alerta de Buenas Acciones en D87!🌟 Los miembros del personal de BJHS tomaron tiempo de sus apretadas agendas para servir a la comunidad. Las enfermeras de BJHS: Missi Allen, Kelli Steffen y Carol Carter, además de la maestra de DLP Kristen Ayers, prepararon y sirvieron una comida saludable a más de 50 personas en Safe Harbor Shelter. 🍽️💖 Sus acciones de buen corazón demuestran el espíritu de nuestra familia D87: un espíritu de compasión, servicio y unidad. ¡Un agradecimiento especial a Kristen, Missi, Kelli y Carol por encarnar los valores de nuestra comunidad! 🌈🥰 ¡Únase a nosotros para celebrar su acto de bondad dejando un dulce mensaje en los comentarios!👇💬 #OrgullosoD87 #ComprometidosconlaComunidad #SafeHArborShelter #BuenasIntencionesD87 #SomosD87

🎉✨ What an incredible turnout for our 1st Annual Divine Nine Day! We are full of excitement and gratitude! ✨🎉 A heartfelt thank you to our staff, the Divine 9 family, and community members who stepped into our schools with stories, lessons, and so much heart. From enlightening talks about the history and significance of the Divine 9 to some unforgettable stepping sessions - it was an awesome showcase of culture and tradition! 💃🕺 We're already counting down to next year's celebration - mark your calendars for the 3rd Friday in February, 2/21/25! 🗓️👀 Let's keep this spirit alive and look forward to making the next Divine 9 Day even more spectacular! 🌟 And a special shoutout to BJHS teacher, Malik Jones for introducing our D9 in D87 Day! #DivineNineDay #CulturalCelebration #SteppingIntoHistory #LookingForward #AnnualTradition #D9InD87 #WeAreD87

🍕🚖 Limo Lunch Special at BJHS! Some BJHS students just hit the jackpot with a limo ride straight to Pizza Ranch! 🎉 These students were top sellers of the PTO fundraiser, earning themselves a stylish trip to their well-deserved pizza feast. 🍽️🥳 Congratulations- and hope you enjoyed your pizza🍕🚖! #PTOFundraiserWinners #LimoToPizzaRanch #WeAreD87 🍕🚖 ¡Especial de Limo para el Almuerzo en BJHS! Algunos de los estudiantes de BJHS se ganaron el premio mayor con un paseo en limusina con destino a ¡Pizza Ranch! 🎉 Estos estudiantes fueron los mejores vendedores de la recaudación de fondos de la PTO, ganándose uno de los viajes con estilo a su bien merecido festín de pizza. 🍽️🥳 ¡Felicidades-y esperamos que disfruten su pizza🍕🚖! #GanadoresdelaRecaudaciondeFondos #LimoaPizzaRanch #SomosD87

Hall of Fame & Historic Moment Alert! 🎉 Let's take a moment to rewind to the 2000s, where the journey began with a dynamic duo at BHS - Nicole Myers dancing under the guidance of the talented Crystal Curry, now the admin assistant to the D87 Athletic Director. Fast forward to today, and we're celebrating a milestone! 🏆💫 Nicole Myers has just been inducted into the Illinois Drill Team Association Hall of Fame, joining her former coach, Crystal, who received this prestigious honor back in 2009. This achievement marks the first time in history that a duo of dance team coaches from BHS have been honored in the Hall of Fame. 🌟💃 Here's to celebrating Nicole's outstanding achievements and making history in the world of dance team coaching along with her former coach, Crystal! ✨ #HallOfFame #DanceTeamLegacy #HistoricMoment #WeAreD87

🤼‍♂️What a triumph at the IHSA State Wrestling Finals this weekend! M. Kirts not only earned All-State Honors but also grappled his way to a 6th-place finish, bringing home a medal! 🏅 Let's not forget the strength and determination of all our wrestlers who made it to state. Everyone's dedication and hard work are what make the team extraordinary. 👏 Let's give it up for M. Kirts and our entire wrestling squad! You are champions. 💪 #StateWrestling #AllStateHonors #WrestlingChamp #IHSAFinals #WeAreD8 🤼‍♂️ Vaya triunfo el de las Finales Estatales de IHSA de Lucha! M. Kirts no solo ganó los honores de All-State si no que también pavimentó su camino al 6to lugar, ¡llevándose a casa una medalla! 🏅 No olvidemos la fuerza y determinación de todos nuestros luchadores que llegaron a las estatales. La dedicación y el trabajo duro de todos y cada uno es lo que hace al equipo extraordinario. 👏 ¡Felicitaciones a M. Kirts y a todo el equipo de Lucha! ¡Ustedes son los campeones!. 💪 #LuchaEstatal #HonoresdeTodoelEstado #CampeondeLucha #FinalesdeIHSA #SomosD87

🎉🍕 Honor Roll Celebration Day at BJHS for 7J! 🎉 BJHS students on the 7J team who achieved high honor roll or honor roll status for the 2nd quarter were treated to a delicious feast of pizza, chips, and cookies in a celebration to honor their hard work! 🍪 Way to excel, Knights!! Your efforts have not gone unnoticed, and we are proud of every one of you! Keep shining and striving for greatness. 💫 #ProudKnights #HonorRoll #ExcellenceInEducation #CelebrationDay #WeAreD87 🎉🍕¡Dia de Celebracion del Cuadro de Honor de los estudiantes de 7J de BJHS!🎉 Los estudiantes del equipo de 7J que alcanzaron el nivel de Alto Cuadro de Honor o Cuadro de Honor por el 2do cuarto fueron reconocidos con un delicioso ¡festín de pizza, papas y galletas para celebrar y honrar su gran trabajo! 🍪 ¡¡Qué manera de brillar Knights!! Sus esfuerzos no han pasado desapercibidos, ¡y estamos orgullosos de cada uno de ustedes! Sigan trabajando para alcanzar la grandeza. 💫 #KnightgsOrgullolsos #CuadrodeHonor #ExcelenciaenEducación #DiadeCelebrar #SomosD87

🇺🇸 Happy President's Day! 🇺🇸 Let's use today to encourage our young leaders of tomorrow to dream big, lead with integrity, and make a positive impact in their communities. Wishing all a thoughtful and inspiring President's Day. 🌟 #WeAreD87 📚🇺🇸

📘✨ Special Author Visit at Sheridan: Natasha Tarpley! ✍️🎉 The Sheridan Sharks swam into an ocean of storytelling and self-love with a special visit from author Natasha Tarpley! 🦈 First Mrs. Tarpley joined the Confidently Curly group at Sheridan, a club that focuses on teaching black and brown girls how to care for and love their hair 🌀 She shared her story "I Love My Hair" and inspired the girls to write about the beauty of their hair, using cardstock designed by Sheridan’s very own art teacher, Mrs. Baker.🤩 The literary waves continued to make a splash during Sheridan's "Sleep Over Storytime" evening. 🌜 Families were treated to activities, storytelling, and a special Q&A with Mrs. Tarpley. A heartfelt thank you to IPCF-Youth Engaged in Philanthropy-YEP for the generous grant, helping make Mrs. Tarpley’s visit possible📚, and to the Bloomington Public Library, District 87 Schools, Sheridan School, Bobzbay Books, and Natasha Tarpley for making this a successful and memorable event!💖 #SheridanSharks #AuthorVisit #NatashaTarpley #SleepoverStorytime #YouthEmpowerment #LoveYourHair #BloomingtonPublicLibrary #WeAreD87

🌟 Divine 9 Highlight 🌟 Meet Malik Jones, not only a standout 7th-grade math teacher at BJHS, but also a beacon of service and leadership in his Iota Phi Theta fraternity. 📚✨ 🔹 Mr. Jones has been a member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity for 28 years. His journey began at Illinois State University, where he earned his bachelor's and master's degrees and also started on a path of service and brotherhood with his fraternity while there. One of his favorite memories is his initiation night. Mr. Jones spent in service, during the "Sleep out for the Homeless" project on the ISU quad - what an awesome way to begin his brotherhood with the Iota Phi Theta! Active in community service, Mr. Jones and his fraternity regularly team up with Divine 9 groups to feed the needy and participate in St. Jude walkathons. They also keep the Bloomington Housing Authority spick and span. 🍽️🧹 🤝🏆As Vice Polaris of his chapter, Mr. Jones leads with intent and inspires change. Here's to Mr. Jones, shaping minds in the classroom and making a difference in the community! His story is a great example of how the values of the Divine 9 shine through in our educators and community leaders. #Divine9 #IotaPhiTheta #CommunityService #WeAreD87 #D9InD87

Also making an IHSA State appearance this weekend is G. Ferandes from our BHS Speech and Debate Team!👏🌟 Ferandes, pictured front right, is State-bound, ready to compete in Radio Speaking at the Peoria Civic Center. 📻💫 A hearty congratulations to the entire Speech and Debate Team for an impressive season! Best of luck this weekend, Ferandes, the D87 family is cheering you on!📣💜 #GoBHS #SpeechAndDebate #StateBound

🎉🤼‍♂️ This weekend, our BHS wrestlers are heading to Champaign for the IHSA State Finals! 💜💪 🏆Our Purple Raider contenders are M. Kirts (Winner of the Sectional title), K. Bye (Sectional runner-up), S. Carr (3rd at sectionals), and T. Barlow (4th at sectionals). Way to go boys- we will be rooting for you this weekend! And a massive congratulations to the entire team for an outstanding season - your teamwork, resilience, and spirit have truly shone through. 👏 Let's send our wrestlers all the good vibes as they represent BHS on the big stage! Go Raiders! 🌟🤼‍♂️ #RaiderPride #IHSASFinals #GoRaiders #WeAreD87 🎉🤼‍♂️ Este fin de semana, nuestros luchadores de BHS se dirigen a Champaign por las Finales Estatales de IHSA, y ¡no podemos estar más orgullosos! 💜💪 🏆 Nuestros contendientes de Orgullo Raider son M. Kirts (Ganador del Título de Seccionales), K.Bye (Contendiente de Seccionales), S. Carr (3ro en Seccionales) y T Barlow (4to en Seccionales). ¡Bien hecho muchachos, estaremos animándolos este fin de semana! Le damos nuestras masivas felicitaciones a todo el equipo por una impresionante temporada - su trabajo de equipo, resiliencia y espíritu de verdad que ha brillado a pesar de todo. 👏 ¡Enviémosle a nuestros luchadores todas las buenas vibras mientras representan a BHS en el escenario! ¡Vamos Raiders! 🌟🤼‍♂️ #OrgulloRaider #FinalesIHSA #VamosRaiders #SomosD87

🎉 Long Weekend Alert! 🎉 Just a friendly reminder that there won't be any school for our students on 🗓️ Friday, February 16th (conferences) and 🗓️ Monday, February 19th (President’s Day). February 20th feeling refreshed and ready to learn! 😊

Divine 9 Highlight! 🎓💙 Proud Zeta Since '92💙🎓 Meet Sherri Thomas, our amazing Assistant Superintendent of HR and a passionate member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. since the spring of 1992! A proud alumna of Illinois State University, Sherri's sorority days are filled with special memories - from performances at ISU's Greek Scene step shows to the playful Frat Attack event. 🌟 The sisterhood doesn't end with college, today you'll find Sherri celebrating #Finerwomanhood Month, dedicating herself to wellness and empowerment through dance fitness, all while cherishing the lifelong bonds with her Zeta sisters. Fun Fact: Sherri's husband is also part of the D9- he’s a proud member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity! 💕🤝 Here's to the sisterhood of Zeta Phi Beta! #ZetaPhiBeta #Divine9 #SororityLife #ISUPride #GreekUnity #WeAreD87 ¡Reconocimiento de Divine 9! 🎓💙Orgullosa Zeta desde el 92🎓💙 ¡Conoce a Sherri Thomas, nuestra increíble Asistente del Superintendente de RH y un miembro apasionado de la Hermandad Zeta Phi Beta Inc. desde la primavera de 1992!Una orgullosa alumna de la Universidad del Estado de Illinois, los dias de hermandad de Sherri, estan llenos de especiales recuerdos - desde presentaciones en las Escenas Griegas de ISU, hasta los divertidos eventos de Frat Attack. . 🌟 La hermandad no termina junto con el colegio, el dia de hoy encontrarás a Sherri celebrando el Mes de #Finerwomanhood, dedicándose al empoderamiento y bienestar a través de clases de aptitud física, todo mientras atesora su lazo de por vida con sus hermanas Zeta. Dato Curioso: El esposo de Sherri es también parte de los Divine 9, ¡él es un miembro orgulloso de la fraternidad Phi Beta Sigma! 💕🤝 ¡Salud por la hermandad de Zeta Phi Beta! #ZetaPhiBeta #Divine9 #vidadeHermandad #OrgulloISU #UnidadGriega #SomosD87