Boys high school baseball tryouts will be held Thursday, August 13 at 6 30. Any boy entering freshman to seniors should plan to attend.
We will have a school supply drop off for grades K-5 as follows:
Kindergarten- arranged by K teachers
Grades 2, 4, 5- Thursday, August 13, 4:00 - 5:00
Grades 1, 3- Friday, August 14, 4:00 - 5:00
(These are split in order to limit the number of people in the building.)
Junior high and high school can bring their supplies in their book bag on the first day of school.
A face covering is required for anyone in the building.
Junior high softball tryouts will be Wednesday and Thursday of this week from 5:00 - 7:00. All girls entering grades 4-8 are welcome to try out.
The landscape of our athletic scene is ever changing but we are proceeding safely as per official guidelines at my direction, With that in mind: High School Boys Basketball open gym this Tue. and Thurs. 7:00, H.S. Baseball open field Wed. Aug. 5, 6:00 and Mon. Aug. 10, 6:00
Have you completed online registration? If you have, thank you. If you have not, please do so. If you are not completing online registration, for whatever the reason, then you must call the school tomorrow, August 4th to complete the process over the phone.
Due to the recent rain, today's grade school girls softball is cancelled and has been rescheduled to Thursday from 5-7 pm.
Here is our full Return to Learn plan. School begins Monday, August 17, daily from 8:10 - 3:10. The video below provides some additional information.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/830786/Return_to_Learn.pdf
https://youtu.be/ARl7gegvzME
Good news sports fans, there will be athletics at Webber this year after all. Through collaberative efforts of the IHSA, IDPH, and ISBE, as well as just recent SIJHSAA guidlines are out for us to have a successful sports year. Rest assured I am staying abreast of all the safety guidlines and have shared those with coaches. We will continue to conduct everything we do in a safe manor and continue our preparations for a strong, competetive athletic year. Parents please continue to support and encourage our student/athletes to be part of workouts as we prepare to represent Bluford. Go Trojans, Jr. Trojans, and Trojanettes(???)!
Due to wet conditions the junior high softball open field scheduled for tonight is cancelled.
We have received many inquiries about masks. Since a face covering will be required by all students and staff, the district will be providing two cloth masks for everyone. We will collect and launder masks daily for students in grades K-5. We also have a stock of disposable masks. If a student finds a face covering that is more comfortable for them, they may bring their own.
This goes back a while. "Bluford" High School is featured in this months Basketball Museum of Illinois magazine.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/823169/Basketball_Museum_of_Illinois_August_2020.pdf
We have something special added to the meal deliveries today! Thank you Frey Farms for the donation for our families.
There will be a junior high softball open field on Thursday from 6:00 - 7:00.
The after school program through the YMCA is still on for this year. Details are provided in the registration material attached.
Sam Settle is going to be conducting a Free Hunter Safety Education course at Bluford USD on August 7 from 6-9 pm and August 8 from 8 am - 4 pm. Space is limited to 40 people, masks must be worn and social distancing will be required. Call 732-8242 to register.
Webber High School will be hosting a freshman orientation on Monday, August 10 in the high school gym. Students whose last name begins A-L should come at 5:00 pm. Those whose last name begins M-Z should come at 6:30 pm. For questions call 732-8242.
One of our projects over the last couple of months was upgrading the jr. high classrooms with the help of excess Title funds. New seating and upgraded technology including digital displays that interact with an iPad similar to the way a Smartboard would. We are ready to have kids back in this new learning environment!
The district is selling these shipping containers. They are available first come, first served, and as is. Three 20' are available for $1,750 each. One 40' is available for $2,500. The buyer is responsible for moving them. If interested call 732-8242.
Bluford USD #318 is hosting a Substitute Teacher Orientation to review policies and procedures for the 2020-21 school year. Any substitute teachers registered or willing to register in ROE 13 are invited to attend.
Boys Jr. High baseball open field for tonight, Thursday July 23, has been canceled due to wet grounds. Next scheduled event will be tryouts July 30 and 31.