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The BACC Culinary Arts Program will have their annual "Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice" bake sale on November 26,2024 from 8AM-1:30PM. Stop by and get your holiday favorites. All goods sold on a first-come first-serve basis; no pre-orders will be taken. Only cash or check accepted. All goods are sold in Room 161 by the BACC office (Door N6). As always the BACC and Culinary Arts Program appreciates your continued support.

Join Our D87 Team & Make a Difference! 📘🍏 We are off and running! It has been a fantastic start to the school year! 🎉 But, our mission continues as we seek passionate individuals ready to make a difference in the lives of our D87 students. We're Hiring: School Nutrition Workers: Jump into a role with heart, with a competitive wage of $16.50/hour! 🍽️💖 Substitute Teachers: Step into the classroom and make an immediate impact, with a rewarding daily rate of $125.✏️📚 Why D87? Here, you're part of a family dedicated to supporting students' success and celebrating every achievement together. Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Now: By visiting district87.org or expressing your interest directly through our employment interest form at https://bit.ly/3XLcsrC Join us, because here at D87, every day is a chance to inspire, support, and grow. 🌟 #D87Careers #SchoolJobs #MakeADifference #WeAreD87

🎒🗓️ Haven't registered for the 2024/25 school year yet? We're here to help! Join us during the Free Summer Meals program for on-site registration assistance(registration assistance is also available in Spanish). We'll have devices ready and staff on hand to help register your student(s). Dates and locations: Monday (6/17) - IRVING Tuesday (6/18) - SHERIDAN Thursday (6/20) - STEVENSON Friday (6/21) - BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 📍 Time: 11 AM to 1 PM at each location. Don’t forget to bring your proof of residency! 🏠

🌟✨ Celebrating the Heartbeat of D87 - Our Administrative Professionals! ✨🌟 Today, on National Administrative Professionals' Day, we pause to shine a spotlight on the incredible Office & Technical Employees (OTEs) who keep the wheels of D87 turning. 🏫📚 From organizing chaos into calm, answering a never-ending stream of calls, to keeping our school operations running smoothly - our OTEs do it all with unwavering dedication and a smile that brightens everyone's day. They are truly the lifeblood of our buildings, the unsung heroes behind our daily successes. 🌈💼 Tell one of our Administrative Professionals thank you today to show your appreciation! 💬 #NationalAdministrativeProfessionalsDay #D87Pride #ThankYouOTEs #SchoolHeroes #AdministrativeExcellence #WeAreD87

📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR DISTRICT 87 FAMILIES Due to the ongoing extreme temperatures, all District 87 schools will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 16. However, we're not letting the cold🥶 disrupt our learning! We will be utilizing an eLearning day, and further details and instructions for these activities will be shared out. 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

👩‍🍳👨‍🍳Over the break BACC culinary students displayed their gingerbread house creations at the Festival of Trees🎄🍬 and walked away with some awards!🥇 Madelynn Firmand and Yvette Hernandez (both from BHS) won the Chairman's Award for their Hello Kitty Christmas Gingerbread House and the People's Choice Award went to Josie Melrose (NCW), Ayla Ragains (NCH) and Eliana Harris (NCH). Added bonus, the culinary Arts students raised $922 for the Baby Fold! Hats off to all our BACC culinary students! 👏👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 #BACCCulinary #GingerbreadHouses #FestivalofTrees #MakingADifference #WeAreD87 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳Durante las vacaciones, los estudiantes de artes culinarias de BACC mostraron las casas de Jengibre que crearon en el Festival de Árboles 🎄🍬 ¡y se llevaron algunos premios!🥇 Madelynn Firmand e Yvette Hernandez (ambas de BHS) ganaron el premio de Navidad por su casa de Jengibre de Hello Kitty y el Premio Elegido por el Público (People's Choice Award) fue para Josie Melrose (NCW), Ayla Regains (NCH) y Eliana Harris (NCH). ¡Como bono los estudiantes de las Artes Culinarias recaudaron $922 para la organización de Baby Fold! ¡Nos quitamos el sombrero ante los estudiantes de Artes Culinarias de BACC! 👏👩‍🍳👨‍🍳#BACCCulinario #CasadeJengibre #FestivaldeArboles #HaciendolaDiferencia #SomosD87

Have you heard the exciting news!?! The 2023 Bloomington Raider Football Team is headed to the playoffs for the first time since 2018! 💜 To show your support for Purple Raider Football, we invite you to check out our official 2023 IHSA Playoff Apparel. 🏈🎉 The online store will only be open until THIS FRIDAY, October 20th at 9:00 AM. So don't miss out! ⏰ All orders will be delivered to Bloomington HS before the first playoff game, individually bagged and sealed. You can pick up your order at Bloomington HS on Friday, October 27 between 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the District 87 Athletic Director at baumant@district87.org. Let's cheer on our Raiders and show our support for our Purple Raiders! 📣 💪 Online store link- https://www.selectspiritwear.com/v5store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=1857

📣 Just a friendly reminder! 📣 No school for our students tomorrow, Friday, September 22. It's Teacher Institute Day, dedicated to professional development and growth for our amazing teachers! We can't wait to see all our students bright and early on Monday, September 25! Enjoy the long weekend, everyone!

🔥🩺 BACC Students Rise to the Challenge in MISSION DAY! 🎯💪 The BACC was selected as one of two schools in Illinois to participate in MISSION DAY, hosted by the Army National Guard, 🌟🎉 This incredible opportunity allowed our BACC students to immerse themselves in a range of "missions" during the program, giving them the chance to explore various fields and life skills. From virtual reality firefighting to administering first aid/CPR, making rescues in small spaces using night-vision goggles, and entering/exiting contamination zones, our students embraced the challenges with gusto! 💥🚒 MISSION: POSSIBLE! #MissionPossible #EverythingIsPossible #MissionDay #WeAreD87

🌟 Join the D87 family! 🌟 We have immediate job openings in our custodial/maintenance department! 🧹 Job Details: 🕒 Hours: Tuesday-Friday 3pm to 11:30pm and Saturday 7am to 3:30pm 💲 Starting pay: $19.50/hour for custodians and $32.50/hour for maintenance technicians 🌈 Plus, we offer amazing benefits! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to become a part of our D87 family! 👉 Hurry and submit your application today! To apply and view all D87 open positions, please visit: https://www.applitrack.com/district87/onlineapp/default.aspx #District87 #D87Family s #NowHiring

🎉We are loving our new app!📲 Did you know you can catch up with the latest news, updates, events and even receive emergency notifications and view our online backpack right from your phone? Stay up to date with all things D87!📲 Download for Android- https://bit.ly/42fziHI� Download for iPhone- https://apple.co/3VPc3BN

Still need a physical and/or immunization before the 1st day of school? Please reference the attached Physical and Immunization Resources Sheet for locations to get these done. Don't hesitate to contact your school nurse for any questions!

🎉🎉We're thrilled to announce the new app for Bloomington District 87! It's everything Bloomington District 87, in your pocket! 🤩💻Download the app today!!! Download for Android https://bit.ly/42fziH Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3VPc3BN

Has your student met the health requirements to start school in August? D87 is hosting the Carle Mobile Clinic at BJHS on Friday, August 4th from 9am to 4pm. If your student still needs an updated physical or immunizations call 309.827.6031 to make an appointment or request additional information. Please bring an insurance or medical card as they will be needed at the time of the appointment.

🎉Today is our summer registration event!!!!🎉 If you need assistance registering your student, come see us at 300 E. Monroe Street between 9am-12pm or 3:30-7pm and let us help get your student registered! Spanish assistance is available! (registration assistance can also be found at: https://www.district87.org/domain/98) 🎉¡Hoy es nuestro evento de registro de verano!🎉 Si necesita ayuda para registrar a su estudiante, visítenos en 300 E. Monroe Street entre las 9 a. m. y las 12 p. m. o de 3:30 a. m. a 7 p. m. ¡y permítanos ayudarle a registrar a su estudiante! ¡La asistencia Español está disponible! (También se puede encontrar asistencia de registro en: https://www.district87.org/domain/98)

Still needing assistance getting your student registered? Our 2nd registration event is coming up on Wednesday, July 19 from 9am-12pm & 3:30pm-7pm at 300 E. Monroe Street! Just walk in during those times and let us help you get your student registered! Spanish assistance will be available. [Call 309.827.6031 if you have any questions!] (registration assistance can also be found at: https://www.district87.org/domain/98) ¿Aún necesita ayuda para registrar a su estudiante? ¡Nuestro segundo evento de registro se acerca el miércoles 19 de julio de 9 am a 12 pm y de 3:30 pm a 7 pm en 300 E. Monroe Street! ¡Solo acérquese durante esos momentos y permítanos ayudarlo a registrar a su estudiante! La asistencia en Español estará disponible. [¡Llame al 309.827.6031 si tiene alguna pregunta!] (También se puede encontrar asistencia de registro en: https://www.district87.org/domain/98)

Mark your calendars! D87 will be holding 2 registration events this summer for any families needing assistance completing registration for their students! → The events will take place at the District 87 office (300 E. Monroe Street) on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 and WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 from 9am-12pm & 3:30pm-7pm. Just walk in during those times and let us help you get your student registered! Spanish assistance will be available. [Call 309.827.6031 if you have any questions!] (registration assistance can also be found at: https://www.district87.org/domain/98) ¡Marquen sus calendarios! ¡D87 llevará a cabo 2 eventos de registro este verano para cualquier familia que necesite ayuda para completar el registro de sus estudiantes! → Los eventos se llevarán a cabo en la oficina del Distrito 87 (300 E. Monroe Street) el MIÉRCOLES 21 DE JUNIO y el MIÉRCOLES 19 DE JULIO de 9 am a 12 pm y de 3:30 pm a 7 pm. ¡Solo acérquese durante esos momentos y permítanos ayudarlo a registrar a su estudiante! La asistencia Español estará disponible. [¡Llame al 309.827.6031 si tiene alguna pregunta!] (También se puede encontrar asistencia de registro en: https://www.district87.org/domain/98)

📢Attention all D87 students signed up for Summer School Programming!📢 Summer 🌞 programming starts tomorrow, Tuesday, June 6th!

📢Today is “Work with Us Wednesday”!📢 Check out our open non-teaching positions! For more information visit: https://www.applitrack.com/district87/onlineapp/default.aspx #WeAreD87 #ComeGrowWithUs 📢¡Hoy es “Miércoles de Trabaja con Nosotros”!📢 ¡Consulta nuestras vacantes no docentes abiertas! Para obtener más información, visite https://www.applitrack.com/district87/onlineapp/default.aspx #SomosD87 #VenaCrecerConNosotros

Introducing “Teaching Tuesdays”! Every Tuesday during the summer D87 will post the certified teaching positions that are currently available! (and be on the lookout for “Work With Us Wednesdays” for all our non-certified D87 positions!) Here is our first Teaching Tuesday posting of the summer! 🙌 #WeAreD87 #ComeGrowWithUs ¡Presentamos los “Martes de Enseñanza”! ¡Todos los martes durante el verano D87 publicará los puestos de enseñanza certificados que están disponibles actualmente! (¡y esté atento a los "Miércoles de trabajo con nosotros" para todos nuestros puestos D87 no certificados!) ¡Aquí está nuestra primera publicación de Teaching Tuesday del verano! #SomosD87 #VenaCrecerConNosotros