Bloomington Public Schools District 87

🎄✨Big shoutout to BHS's National Honor Society! They've been busy making holiday cards for kids at the Children's Hospital in Peoria- a gesture that will surely put smiles on all the faces of the kids who receive them! A beautiful way to brighten up a cold snowy day! Well done for spreading the holiday spirit! ❄️💌 #BHSNHS #Kindness #HolidaySpirit #ChildrensHospital #WeAreD87 🎄✨ ¡Un gran saludo a la Sociedad Nacional de Honor de BHS! Han estado ocupados haciendo tarjetas navideñas para niños en el Hospital Infantil de Peoria, ¡un gesto que seguramente hará sonreír a todos los niños que las reciban! ¡Una hermosa manera de alegrar un día frío y nevado! ¡Bien hecho por difundir el espíritu navideño! ❄️💌 #BHSNHS #Amabilidad #Espíritu Navideño #Hospital Infantil #WeAreD87

🎪🤹 Stevenson students were treated to an extraordinary assembly when the circus came right to their school! 🎈🤸 ISU's Gamma Phi Circus dazzled the Tigers with their show-stopping acts, turning the day into an unforgettable spectacle of smiles and cheers. 🎭🐯 A huge thank you to the Gamma Phi Circus for bringing such joy and excitement to the kiddos. #SchoolCircusDay #GammaPhiCircus #CircusFun #MagicMoments #WeAreD87 🎪🤹 ¡Los estudiantes de Stevenson disfrutaron de una asamblea extraordinaria cuando el circo llegó directamente a su escuela! 🎈🤸 El Circo Gamma Phi de ISU deslumbró a los Tigres con sus actuaciones espectaculares, convirtiendo el día en un espectáculo inolvidable de sonrisas y vítores. 🎭🐯 Muchas gracias al Circo Gamma Phi por traer tanta alegría y emoción a los niños. #SchoolCircusDay #GammaPhiCircus #CircusFun #MagicMoments #WeAreD87

🎁🍪✨ Big round of applause for our 5th-grade Washington Wolves! They ventured out to Sarah Raymond School, becoming elves for the day 🧝‍♂️🧝‍♀️, secretly wrapping gifts for our youngest learners (Let's keep it a surprise 🤫). The fun didn't stop there; they also spent quality time decorating cookies together in the classrooms! #WashingtonWolves #HolidayCheer #CookieDecorating #SecretElves #WeAreD87 🎁🍪✨ ¡Un gran aplauso para nuestros Washington Wolves de 5to grado! Se aventuraron a ir a la escuela Sarah Raymond y se convirtieron en elfos por un día 🧝‍♂️🧝‍♀️, envolviendo regalos en secreto para nuestros alumnos más jóvenes (que sea una sorpresa 🤫). La diversión no terminó ahí; ¡También pasaron tiempo de calidad decorando galletas juntos en los salones de clase! #WashingtonWolves #HolidayCheer #CookieDecorating #SecretElves #WeAreD87

🎷🐯The BJHS Jazz Band brought the groove to Stevenson! 🎺🎶 With snazzy tunes, the Tigers got a taste of jazz flair and, who knows, maybe some future jazz legends were inspired today! Hats off to the BJHS kiddos for their hip and harmonious performance. 🎷👏 #BJHSJazz #StevensonTigers #JazzInspiration #FutureMusicians #SnazzyTunes #WeAreD87 🎷🐯 ¡La BJHS Jazz Band le trajo el ritmo a Stevenson! 🎺🎶 Con melodías elegantes, los Tigres probaron el estilo del jazz y, quién sabe, ¡tal vez algunas futuras leyendas del jazz se inspiraron hoy! Felicitaciones a los niños de BJHS por su moderno y armonioso desempeño. 🎷👏 #BJHSJazz #StevensonTigers #JazzInspiration #FutureMusicians #SnazzyTunes #WeAreD87

🎉❄️ As winter break approaches, 3rd-5th graders at Irving transformed their desks into holiday masterpieces! 🖌️🎁 With the help of their loved ones, the Mustangs let their creativity shine, making the last weeks before break merry and bright. Kudos to all the festive desks and the amazing holiday spirit! #DeckTheDesks #IrvingInnovators #CreativeHoliday #FestiveLearning #WeAreD87 🎨🎄

🚀🎶 Blast Off with the Arts at Sheridan! 🌌✨ Sheridan's music and art extravaganza for K-2nd grade Sharks was out of this world! 🌠🦈 The evening started with a walk through the halls, showcasing the Sharks' artistic masterpieces, followed by performances of out-of-the-world tunes! 🎤🎨 Kudos to Mrs. Crews (music) and Mrs. Baker (art) for making such a stellar evening possible! 🌟 We also extend a universe of gratitude to the volunteers from E-Free Church, who created the cosmic backdrops that made the night even more special. 🛸💫 #SheridanSharks #BlastOffWithTheArts #MusicAndArtNight #ThankYouVolunteers #EFreeChurch #WeAreD87 🚀🎶 ¡Despega con las artes en Sheridan! 🌌✨ ¡El espectáculo de música y arte de Sheridan para Sharks de jardín de infantes a segundo grado estuvo fuera de este mundo! 🌠🦈 La velada comenzó con un paseo por los pasillos, mostrando las obras maestras artísticas de los Tiburones, seguido de actuaciones de melodías fuera del mundo. 🎤🎨 ¡Felicitaciones a la Sra. Crews (música) y a la Sra. Baker (arte) por hacer posible una velada tan estelar! 🌟 También extendemos un universo de gratitud a los voluntarios de E-Free Church, quienes crearon los fondos cósmicos que hicieron la noche aún más especial. 🛸💫 #SheridanSharks #BlastOffWithTheArts #MusicAndArtNight #ThankYouVolunteers #EFreeChurch #WeAreD87

🎄✨'Tis the season to Deck the Halls! And that's what the Bent Superstars did last night! The Superstars and their loved ones came together to make festive crafts,🌟🎨 while volunteers hung the crafts, spreading cheer throughout the school!🖌️🎅 A big thanks to everyone who came out and made this night memorable! #BentSuperstars #DeckTheHalls #HolidayCrafts #WeAreD87 🎄✨ ¡Es la temporada para adornar los pasillos! ¡Y eso es lo que hicieron anoche las Bent Superstars! ¡Las Superestrellas y sus seres queridos se reunieron para hacer manualidades festivas🌟🎨 mientras los voluntarios colgaban las manualidades, esparciendo alegría por toda la escuela!🖌️🎅 ¡Muchas gracias a todos los que vinieron e hicieron que esta noche fuera memorable! #BentSuperstars #DeckTheHalls #HolidayCrafts #WeAreD87

🏀🎊 Exciting Field Trip Alert! Some of our D87 elementary students brought the energy to Redbird Arena, cheering on the Lady Redbirds to an impressive win against the St. Francis Fighting Saints! The arena was filled with smiles, cheers, and pure excitement. Go Redbirds!🎉 #FieldTrip #LadyRedbirdsTriumph #WeAreD87

🎭🔧 We're Hiring: BHS Theater Tech Team Needs You! 🎶🛠 The BHS Theater Department is on the lookout for talent! Two spots are open for creative and tech-savvy individuals for spring theater productions. Open Positions: -Set Construction/Design -Sound Production Interested in making theater magic? Check out the job descriptions below for more information! #BHStheater #JoinUs #TheaterTech #SetDesign #SoundTech #SpringProductions 🎭🔧 ¡Estamos contratando: el equipo técnico de teatro de BHS te necesita! 🎶🛠 ¡El Departamento de Teatro de la escuela BHS está buscando talento! Hay dos puestos disponibles para personas creativas y conocedoras de la tecnología para las producciones teatrales de primavera. Posiciones vacantes: Construcción/diseño de escenografía Producción de sonido ¿Te interesa hacer magia en el teatro? Consulta las descripciones de puesto a continuación para obtener más información de las posiciones vacantes. #teatroBHS #uneteanosotros #tecnologiadeteatro #diseñodeescenografía #tecnologíadesonido #produccionesdeprimavera

🦃💡 1st Graders Tackle Thanksgiving on a Budget! 🍽️💰 As we all settle back in from our Thanksgiving break, we can't help but give a shout-out to our 1st graders at Sheridan! 🎉🍂 Before heading out for their Thanksgiving break, they took on a delicious challenge: planning a Thanksgiving dinner for the Mayflower family, all while sticking to a strict budget of $60! 🧠🏷️ Balancing likes, dislikes, and the must-haves of a complete meal, these Sharks put their math and planning skills to the ultimate test. Figuring out this festive puzzle was tough but so much fun! Let's clap 👏 for our little planners who made sure everyone in the Mayflower Family got a plate of food without breaking the bank! #ThanksgivingOnABudget #1stGradePlanners #ThanksgivingChallenge #WeAreD87

🍂🚪 Please remember that all D87 schools and buildings will be closed from Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving break. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Wishing all our D87 community a wonderful and restful break! Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁 #D87 #ThanksgivingBreak #WeAreD87

🚀🎮 Epic Achievement Unlocked! 🏆🎉 This weekend was nothing short of legendary for the BHS E-Sports Rocket League! The team showcased skill, determination, and team spirit to battle all the way to the top, securing a second-place finish against the #1 seed, Thornton Fractional South High School, in the IHSEA tournament. 🌟🕹️ This marks the highest placement the team has ever accomplished! 🙌👾 Join us in celebrating this trophy-winning run and the bright future of the BHS E-Sports team! 🥈💙 #EpicWin #E-SportsExcellence #RocketLeagueChampions #WeAreD87 🚀🎮 ¡Logro épico desbloqueado! 🏆🎉 ¡Este fin de semana fue nada menos que legendario para la BHS E-Sports Rocket League! El equipo demostró habilidad, determinación y espíritu de equipo para luchar hasta la cima, asegurando un segundo lugar contra el cabeza de serie número uno, Thornton Fractional South High School, en el torneo IHSEA. 🌟🕹️ ¡Esta es la posición más alta que el equipo haya logrado jamás! 🙌👾 ¡Únase a nosotros para celebrar esta carrera ganadora de trofeos y el brillante futuro del equipo BHS E-Sports! 🥈💙 #EpicWin #E-SportsExcellence #RocketLeagueChampions #WeAreD87

🌟🚨 BJHS's Very Own Hero! 🚔✨ Kudos to Gregory Franklin, an 8th grader at BJHS, who was honored by Down's Police Chief Joshua Dingler! While out with his friends, Gregory noticed Chief Dingler accidentally drop his two phones while rushing to his squad car. Without a second thought, Gregory and his friends sprung into action to return Chief Dingler's dropped phones, showcasing integrity and swift action. 🏃‍♂️📱 Touched by their honesty and quick action, the Down's police department honored Gregory, highlighting the admirable path he chose to take. Gregory, we're immensely proud of you and your reflection of the D87 spirit! 👏 #BJHSHero #ProudMoment #CommunityPride #WeAreD87 🌟🚨 ¡El propio héroe de BJHS! 🚔✨ ¡Felicitaciones a Gregory Franklin, estudiante de octavo grado en BJHS, quien fue honrado por el jefe de policía de Down, Joshua Dingler! Mientras estaba con sus amigos, Gregory notó que el Jefe Dingler dejó caer accidentalmente sus dos teléfonos mientras corría hacia su patrulla. Sin pensarlo dos veces, Gregory y sus amigos entraron en acción para devolver los teléfonos caídos del Jefe Dingler, mostrando integridad y acción rápida. 🏃‍♂️📱 Conmovido por su honestidad y rapidez de acción, el departamento de policía de Down honró a Gregory, destacando el admirable camino que eligió tomar. Gregory, ¡estamos inmensamente orgullosos de ti y de tu reflejo del espíritu D87! 👏 #BJHSHero #ProudMoment #CommunityPride #WeAreD87

🦃🍂The Raymond Rookies just hosted a "Rookiesgiving" Feast last Friday, celebrating the upcoming holiday and all the food donations they've gathered for our community! 🥧🥦 Check out the festival of cuteness- their spirits and smiles are as bountiful as their contributions!🧡 And a huge shout-out to the volunteers for helping serve our Rookies this special meal!🎉🍽️ #Rookiesgiving #RaymondRookies #CommunitySpirit #ThanksgivingCelebration #WeAreD87 🦃🍂 ¡Los Raymond Rookies acaban de organizar una fiesta de "Rookiesgiving" el viernes pasado, celebrando las próximas vacaciones y todas las donaciones de alimentos que han reunido para nuestra comunidad! 🥧🥦 Echa un vistazo al festival de la ternura: ¡sus espíritus y sonrisas son tan abundantes como sus contribuciones!🧡 ¡Y un gran agradecimiento a los voluntarios por ayudar a servir a nuestros novatos esta comida especial! 🎉🍽️ #Rookiesgiving #RaymondRookies #CommunitySpirit #ThanksgivingCelebration #WeAreD87

🎶The BJHS 6th grade choir had a special session with Dr. Andrew Bruhn, the composer of "I'll Sing 'Peace on Earth,'" from Illinois State University. Dr. Bruhn worked with the choir to get the piece ready for performance and talked about his process and the inspiration behind the song. 🎼👨‍🏫 Don't miss them perform it live at the BJHS 6th Grade Band, Choir & Orchestra concert on December 5, 2024, 6:30 p.m., East Gym at BJHS. See you there! #BJHSChoir #MusicEducation #ComposerVisit #ConcertAlert

🎉 What a fantastic Friday at Washington! The Ned Show made a stop at Washington for an all-school assembly. The NED Show promotes positive behavior and academic achievement in an entertaining format- fun for students and adults alike! 🐺✨ Our Wolves had an amazing time and left with some valuable lessons! Thank you, Ned Show, for inspiring our students! #WashingtonWolves #NedShow #SchoolAssembly #PositiveVibes

🐾📸 Stevenson Tigers: A Day in the Life 🧡🖤 Swipe through to catch some picture-perfect moments of our Stevenson Tigers hard at work and mastering their daily routines! 📚✨ Stevenson's motto: "Ubuntu: I am, because you are". Go Tigers!🐅 #StevensonTigers #PicturePerfect #DailyRoutine #StudentLife #WeAreD87

🎄✨ BJHS Students Light Up Westminster Village! 🎶❤️ 42 BJHS Student Council members visited Westminster Village/Martin Health Center, decorating 10 holiday trees and spreading cheer! They shared stories with residents and staff and sang carols, embodying the spirit of the season. 🌟 The warmth and care they brought to the community were met with smiles and compliments from both staff and residents. Hats off to the BJHS student council for showing such positivity and kindness! #BJHSStudentCouncil #CommunityService #HolidayCheer #WeAreD87

📚👩‍🏫 Step into Mrs. Meiners' 8th Grade ELA Class! Get a glimpse of where 8th graders engage with English Language Arts (ELA). After lessons, Mrs. Meiners encourages open discussions to help spark that curiosity! 💬✨ #ELA #8thGrade #ClassroomSpotlight #ClassroomDiscussion #WeAreD87 📚👩‍🏫 ¡Entra en la clase de ELA de octavo grado de la profesora Meiners! Obtén una idea de dónde los estudiantes de octavo grado interactúan con las Artes del Lenguaje en Inglés (ELA).Después de las lecciones, la profesora Meiners fomenta debates abiertos para ayudar a despertar esa curiosidad entre los alumnos. 💬✨ #ELA #8grado #clasedestacada #debateenclase #SomosD87

🎉🍕 Celebrating Attendance at BHS! 🎟️🎮 Big cheers for over 200 Raiders with ZERO unexcused absences and ZERO tardies in the first 50 days of school at BHS! Students were treated to a pizza party🍕🥳, and had the chance to win one of FOUR $50 gift cards for thrilling arcade adventures at Pheasant Lanes through our raffle! Congratulations to all our students- your commitment to showing up every day ready to learn does not go unnoticed. Keep up the great work! 🌟 #BHSProud #AttendanceParty #StudentRecognition #PheasantLanesArcade #WeAreD87