Bloomington Public Schools District 87

🥪🍞While students at BHS might earn a sweet treat on Big Cookie Day, these creative teachers had fun "cooking up" a brand new tradition: Big Sandwich Day! 🎉 They brought in a smorgasbord of tasty sandwich toppings for a "Big Sandwich Day" potluck, with smiles and lots of laughs also on the menu! Now who else is craving a sandwich? 😋 #NewBHSTraditions #BigSandwichDay #TeacherPotluck #WeAreD87

🎉🍎A big shout-out as we hit the 100-day mark! Special thanks to our community partners and staff who greeted the kids at BHS, BJHS, and elementary schools. Your welcome smiles made our milestone even more memorable. Here's to 100 days of learning and growing in D87! Stay tuned to see who wins the 100th day of school attendance challenge! #AttendanceMatters 📚👏 #100thDay #100%Accountable #CommunityCheers #WeAreD87

🦉🍵 Tea Time at Oakland! 🍰🎩 Yesterday, Oakland hosted a special One School, One Book event- a charming tea party for all the Owls! Students dressed in their finest tea party wear, Dr. LaFrance included! 🎀 What a "quaint" way to cap off the week! #OneSchoolOneBook #TeaParty #OaklandOwls #WeAreD87 🦉🍵¡Hora del té en Oakland! 🍰🎩 Ayer, Oakland organizó un evento especial Una escuela, un libro: ¡una encantadora fiesta de té para todos los Búhos! Estudiantes vestidos con sus mejores prendas para la fiesta del té, ¡incluido el Dr. LaFrance! 🎀 ¡Qué manera más "pintoresca" de terminar la semana! #OneSchoolOneBook #TeaParty #OaklandOwls #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 💪🍎

🏀🏆 Congratulations to BJHS's 7th-grade boys' basketball team for clinching the regional championship in Morton last night! 🌟 With an AMAZING record of 26-0, these hoopsters are more than ready for sectionals in Dunlap next Monday! Go Knights, you got this! 🙌🎉 #RegionalChamps #Undefeated #RoadToSectionals #GoKnights #WeAreD87

🎉🏆A huge congratulations to BHS's very own champion diver, Elijah Metz! 🌊 Elijah made waves at the intercity meet yesterday, clinching the first-place medal! 🥇 Join us in celebrating Elijah's well-deserved victory!🎖👏 #BHSSuccess #ChampionDiver #IntercityMeet #FirstPlace #WeAreD87t 🏅🤿

✨ Sweet Success at BHS! ✨🍫 Congratulations to nearly 400 BHS students who were rewarded with a full-sized candy bar last Friday for achieving zero tardies and zero unexcused absences during December! A special shoutout to the lucky students who earned the extra privilege of helping to distribute the candy bars. 🍫👐 Keep up the great work, #AttendanceMatters! 🏆 #BHSRewards #SweetIncentive #WeAreD87 ✨ ¡Dulce éxito en BHS! ✨🍫 ¡Felicitaciones a los casi 400 estudiantes de la escuela BHS que recibieron este día una barra completa de chocolate por lograr cero tardanzas y cero ausencias injustificadas durante diciembre! Un agradecimiento especial a los afortunados estudiantes que ganaron el privilegio extra de ayudar a distribuir las barras de chocolate.🍫👐 ¡Sigan con el excelente trabajo, #AttendanceMatters! 🏆 #premiosBHS #dulceincentivo #SomosD87

🍕🎨Sarah Raymond hosted the "Lunch Bunch" today for their afternoon Rookies! Rookies and their loved ones were treated to a yummy pizza lunch then got creative making their own rookie pennant, complete with their name! In a couple of weeks, the morning classes will have their "Sweets with a Sweetheart" breakfast, stay tuned! 🧁❤️ #LunchBunch #RookieCrafts #WeAreD87 ✨ ¡Dulce éxito en BHS! ✨🍫 ¡Felicitaciones a los casi 400 estudiantes de la escuela BHS que recibieron este día una barra completa de chocolate por lograr cero tardanzas y cero ausencias injustificadas durante diciembre! Un agradecimiento especial a los afortunados estudiantes que ganaron el privilegio extra de ayudar a distribuir las barras de chocolate.🍫👐 ¡Sigan con el excelente trabajo, #AttendanceMatters! 🏆 #premiosBHS #dulceincentivo #SomosD87

🎨✨Some of Mrs. Geggus's art classes at Oakland had an exciting visit from the zoo this week! 🦉 Natalia, a zoo staff member (and former Oakland Owl), brought along a falcon and an owl, to help inspire their next art project: drawing these beautiful birds! 🦅🎨. 🖌🦅 Students had the opportunity to learn about these birds and ask lots of questions- this was definitely a memorable lesson! Fun Fact: Natalia was once a student in Mrs. Geggus's art class too! 🌟 🎨 #OaklandOwls #BirdArt #WeAreD87

📚✨ The D87 Battle of the Books Has Kicked Off! ✨📚 The countdown to April's battle has started in D87 elementary schools—with teams forming and diving into their preparations. 💥 School teams are busy preparing, and we can't wait for the April event- here's a glimpse of Team Washington yesterday hard at work! Get ready for an intense Battle of the Books come this April! 🏆 #D87BookBattle #ReadAndConquer #BattleOfTheBooks #WeAreD87

🎉💜 Hats off to our BHS Purple Pride Award winners! Chosen by their teachers for going the extra mile in contributing to the Raider community. A big congratulations to this outstanding group for their Raider Spirit and Purple Pride!!!🌟👏 #BHSProud #PurplePride #StudentExcellence #WeAreD87 🎉💜¡Nos quitamos el sombrero ante nuestros ganadores del Orgullo Púrpura de BHS! Elegidos por sus maestros por dar ese extra al contribuir con su comunidad Raider. ¡¡Una enorme felicitación a este increíble grupo, por su espíritu Raider y su orgullo púrpura!!🌟👏 #OrgulloBHS #OrgulloPurpura #ExcelenciaEstudiantil #SomosD87

🚨🌨️ Important Update for D87 Families & Friends 🌨️🚨 Due to the ongoing cold weather, all afternoon activities, athletic practices, and games scheduled for today, January 21, are canceled. Let's keep each other safe and warm during this chilly time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 🏠❄️ #WeatherUpdate #StaySafe #StayWarm #WeAreD87

📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR DISTRICT 87 FAMILIES Due to extremely cold temperatures, there will be no student attendance tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 21. However, we're not letting the cold🥶 disrupt our learning! We will utilize an eLearning day, and details and instructions for these activities will be posted on school websites and/or emailed to you. Make sure your child participates so they are marked present for the day! 🖥️👨‍🏫 We are looking forward to welcoming our students back in the warm halls of the school on Wednesday. Please stay tuned to the website, emails, and social media for additional information regarding afternoon activities or additional cancellations. We appreciate your understanding and support while we prioritize the safety of our students during these extreme weather conditions. 🌨️❄️ Please stay warm and safe! #SchoolClosure #eLearningDay #StaySafeStayWarm #WeAreD87 📢 ACTUALIZACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA LAS FAMILIAS DEL DISTRITO 87 Debido a las temperaturas extremadamente frías, no habrá asistencia estudiantil mañana, martes 21 de enero. Sin embargo, ¡no dejaremos que el frío🥶 interrumpa nuestro aprendizaje! Utilizaremos un día de aprendizaje electrónico y los detalles e instrucciones para estas actividades se publicarán en los sitios web de la escuela y/o se le enviarán por correo electrónico. ¡Asegúrese de que su hijo participe para que se le marque como presente ese día! 🖥️👨‍🏫 Esperamos darles la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes en los cálidos pasillos de la escuela el miércoles. Estén atentos al sitio web, los correos electrónicos y las redes sociales para obtener información adicional sobre las actividades de la tarde o cancelaciones adicionales. Agradecemos su comprensión y apoyo mientras priorizamos la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes durante estas condiciones climáticas extremas. 🌨️❄️ ¡Manténgase abrigado y seguro! #Cierre de escuelas #Día de aprendizaje electrónico #StaySafeStayWarm #WeAreD87

✨🎉 The Rookies in Mrs. Hoepner's class at Sarah Raymond embraced the spirit of love in observance of Martin Luther King Day, spreading kindness and compassion, just as MLK taught us. ❤️🕊️ #LoveInAction #MLKDay #SarahRaymondRookies #WeAreD87

🕊️✨Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a visionary leader who dedicated his life to equality, justice, and peace. On #MLKDay, we reflect on his message that every voice matters and every dream counts. His timeless vision for equality, justice, and peaceful coexistence continues to inspire our classrooms. #MartinLutherKingJrDay #MLKDay #DreamForward #WeAreD87 🕊️✨Hoy honramos el legado del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., un líder visionario que dedicó su vida a la igualdad, la justicia y la paz. En el #MLKDay, reflexionamos sobre su mensaje de que cada voz importa y cada sueño cuenta. Su visión atemporal de la igualdad, la justicia y la coexistencia pacífica sigue inspirando nuestras aulas. #DiadeMartinLutherKingJr #DiaMLK #Sueñohaciaadelante #SomosD87

🏀⚔️🤍 Calling all basketball fans!! 🤍⚔️🏀 The BJHS boys basketball team is looking to pack the place for their inaugural Whiteout "Knight" next Tuesday, January 21st! 🎉❄️ The action tips off with the 7th-grade Knights at 4:30 PM, followed by the 8th-grade squad at 5:30 PM! 🕟🏀 And that's not all – it's also 8th Grade Recognition Night with special offers for BJHS students: 🔓 Free admission for BJHS students (entry with an adult required) 👕 Free T-shirt for the first 200 BJHS students 🍿 Free chips for BJHS students (one per student) 🎵 National Anthem performed by BJHS students 🕺💃 Halftime show featuring our amazing BJHS Dance & Cheer Teams 🎤 Between Quarter Entertainment, Recognition, & Prizes 🏀Don't forget to dress in white and let’s fill the stands with students, staff, family and community members for WHITEOUT NIGHT! 🤍💜 #BJHSBasketball #WhiteoutKnight #SchoolSpirit #SupportOurKnights #8thGradeRecognition #WeAreD87 🏀⚔️🤍 ¡Llamamos a todos los fanáticos del baloncesto! 🤍⚔️🏀 El equipo de baloncesto masculino de BJHS busca llenar el lugar para su evento inaugural ¡“Todos de Blanco Caballeros"!, el próximo martes 21 de enero 🎉❄️ La acción comienza con los Caballeros de séptimo grado a las 4:30 p.m., seguidos por el equipo de octavo grado a las 5:30 p.m. 🕟🏀 Y eso no es todo: también es la ¡Noche de reconocimiento de octavo grado! con ofertas especiales para los estudiantes de BJHS: 🔓 Entrada gratuita para estudiantes de BJHS (se requiere la entrada con un adulto) 👕 Camiseta gratis para los primeros 200 estudiantes de BJHS 🍿 Papas fritas gratis para estudiantes de BJHS (una por estudiante) 🎵 Himno nacional interpretado por estudiantes de BJHS 🕺💃 Espectáculo de medio tiempo con nuestros increíbles equipos de baile y porristas de BJHS 🎤 Entretenimiento, reconocimiento y premios entre cada cuarto de tiempo 🏀 ¡No olvides vestirte de blanco y llenemos las gradas con estudiantes, personal, familiares y miembros de la comunidad para la NOCHE DE BLANCO! 🤍💜 #basquetbolBJHS #todosdeblancoCaballeros #espirituescolar #apoyaanuestrosCaballeros #reconocimientode8vogrado #SomosD87

Every week the "Out of the Blue" prize cart makes the rounds in BJHS and this Friday it made a stop in the 6th grade halls. Students are nominated by teachers for displaying Knight spirit and Knight values. With student council members cheering them on, this week's winners had fun picking out their favorite items from the prize cart! 🙌 To all BJHS Knights: excellence doesn't go unnoticed, and any week could be your turn to be celebrated- so keep up the fantastic work Knights! ⚔️💙 #BJHSKnights #OutoftheBlue #KnightSpirit #WeAreD87

🎉📚 The Big Reveal: One School, One Book Kickoff at Oakland! 🦉✨ The moment arrived for the Oakland Owls the annual" One School, One Book" kickoff! This year's book for the school-wide read -"The Very, Very Far North"! 🌟 Staff members put on a skit to introduce the book and then a polar bear (ie. Dr. LaFrance in disguise!) delivered books to all the Owls in the school!🐻‍❄️📖 Get ready for a new adventure Owls!🦉✨ #OneBookOneSchool #OwlsReadTogether #WeAreD87 🎉📚 La gran revelación: ¡Inauguración de Una Escuela, Un Libro en Oakland! 🦉✨ Llegó el momento de la presentación anual de "One School, One Book" de los Búhos de Oakland. El libro de este año para la lectura de toda la escuela es: "The Very, Very Far North"! 🌟 Los miembros del personal realizaron una representación teatral para presentar el libro y luego un oso polar (es decir, ¡el Dr. LaFrance disfrazado!) entregó libros a todos los Búhos de la escuela. 🐻‍❄️📖 ¡Prepárense para una nueva aventura, Búhos! 🦉✨ #unaescuelaunnlibro #losbúhosleenjuntos #SomosD87

🔍✨ Escape Room Challenge Conquered at BJHS! ✨🔐 Shoutout to Ms. Nottke's social skills group for completing an Escape Room challenge, and a huge thank you to awesome intern Nadia Curry, for organizing the exciting lesson! 7th grade Knights became detectives, searching the social work office for clues to solve the puzzle — all without saying a word! 🤫🧩 Through silent communication, they polished their nonverbal communication skills and strengthened bonds among themselves. 🚀🤝 What a creative way to learn and grow together! Keep up the great work, team BJHS! 🎓🎉 #BJHSSocialSkills #EscapeRoomEducation #NonverbalCommunication #CreativeLearning #WeAreD87

D87 schools are excited to once again take on the 100th Day of School Challenge! 🌟 The challenge: to achieve 100% attendance on the 100th day OR to show the most attendance growth from last year's 100th day. 🏆📈 Attend every day in order to grow academically and socially. Coming to school makes a difference, so let's celebrate 100 Days of School, 100 Days of Fun, and 100 Days of Learning together! Here's to reaching our goal and proving that #AttendanceMatters! 🎈📅 #100thDayOfSchool #SchoolChallenge #LearningIsFun #SchoolEveryDay #100%Accountable #CelebratingEducation #WeAreD87 ¡Las escuelas del Distrito 87 están emocionadas de asumir una vez más el desafío de los 100 días de clases! 🌟 El desafío: lograr una asistencia del 100 % en el día 100 ó mostrar el mayor crecimiento de asistencia en comparación con el día 100 del año pasado. 🏆📈 Asistir a la escuela marca la diferencia, ayuda a que los estudiantes crezcan académicamente y socialmente; así que celebremos juntos los 100 días de clases, los 100 días de diversión y los 100 días de aprendizaje. ¡Aquí estamos para alcanzar nuestra meta y demostrar que #LaAsistenciaImporta! 🎈📅 #100diasdeclases #desafíoescolar #aprenderesdivertido #todoslosdíasalaescuela #100porcientoresponsable #celebrandolaeducación #SomosD87