Bloomington Public Schools District 87

🎉❄️ 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

🍁🦃 "Learning is for Everybirdy" at Stevenson! 📚🌈 Check out our inclusive bulletin board outside the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) classroom! It features turkeys with adaptive equipment like arm brace crutches, glasses, and more, symbolizing the diversity in the learning community. 🎨 Each turkey stands on the supplies used to learn - pencils, crayons, books - and the DLP students also added a personal touch with acorns sharing what they're thankful for. 🌟 Celebrating diversity and creativity - because learning is indeed for 'everybirdy.' 🦃📖 #LearningIsForEverybirdy #InclusiveEducation #ThankfulThoughts #WeAreD87 🍁🦃 ¡El aprendizaje es para todos los pájaros! en la escuela Stevenson 📚🌈 Echa un vistazo a nuestro tablero de anuncios inclusivos fuera del aula del Programa de aprendizaje dinámico (DLP). Presenta pavos con equipos adaptables como muletas para brazos, anteojos y más; que simbolizan la diversidad en la comunidad de aprendizaje. 🎨 Cada pavo se posiciona sobre los útiles escolares que se utilizan para aprender, como lápices, crayones, libros. Los estudiantes de DLP también agregaron un toque personal con bellotas que comparten lo que agradecen. 🌟 ¡Celebramos la diversidad y la creatividad, porque el aprendizaje es realmente para todos los pájaros!. 🦃📖 #elaprendizajeesparatodolospajaros #educacioninclusiva #pensamientosdeagradecimiento #somosD87

🎈🎉Fun was had by all at Oakland's Family Fun Night! The Owls had a hoot participating in a range of activities throughout the building. From a book walk and an estimation station to smiles at the photo booth, the obstacle course, creative crafts, and of course, a book fair – there was something fun and educational for everyone! A huge shoutout to all the staff, volunteers, and families who made this evening not only fun- but packed with learning too!🦉💖 #FamilyFunNight #OaklandOwls #BookFair #EducationalFun #WeAreD87

🎶🌟A big round of applause to our BJHS students who participated in various categories at the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) District 3 Music Festival at Olivet Nazarene University. Students in the Elementary Choir, Junior Band, Junior Orchestra, and Junior Choir wowed everyone through their rigorous audition process and stellar performances at the festival. We're so proud of how they represented D87! 🎉 Congrats to all the participants! #BJHSTalents #ILMEAMusicFestival #MusicMakers #WeAreD87 🎶🌟Un gran aplauso para nuestros estudiantes de la escuela BJHS que participaron en varias categorías en el Festival de Música del Distrito 3 de La Asociación de Educación Musical de Illinois (ILMEA), que tuvo lugar en la Universidad Olivet Nazarene. Los estudiantes del Coro de Primaria, Coro Juvenil, Banda Juvenil y Orquesta Juvenil sorprendieron a todos con su riguroso proceso de audición y sus actuaciones estelares en el festival. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de cómo representaron a D87! 🎉 ¡Felicitaciones a todos los participantes! #TalentosBJHS #FestivaldemusicaILMEA #creadoresdemusica #SomosD87

🏊‍♀️🌟 Go Hailey Kardas! Off to the State Championships! Big cheers for BHS's very own state qualifier, freshman Hailey Kardas, as she gears up for the preliminary rounds of the IHSA State Championships! H. Kardas will be representing the BHS Swim and Dive team tomorrow, competing in the 100-yard butterfly!🦋 🏆 Before heading to Naperville for the championships, Hailey completed her final practice today at BHS for the100-yard butterfly event and is geared up and ready for this weekend’s event! Best of luck, Hailey! We're all rooting for you to make a splash and proud to have you represent BHS and D87! 🎉 #BHSswimming #IHSASwimming #GoHailey #StateChampionships #WeAreD87