Bluford Unit School District 318

Southern Illinois basketball at its finest! Sold out crowd for Webber vs. Woodlawn

The Webber game vs Woodlawn is SOLD OUT!!

BGS Booster Club is hosting a dance for 5-8th graders January 16. Permission slips will be coming home this week.

Merry Christmas from BUSD!

BCAA Basketball

Employment Opportunities

Friday , December 19 there will be an early dismissal at 11:30. This will begin our Christmas break. School will resume on Tuesday, January 6. We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!

There is no Kids Quest today. It will start back up after Christmas.

Congratulations to our December Staff of the Month: Grant Smith and Steve Walkington! Nominations from colleagues include: "Mr. Smith has done a wonderful job. The kids speak highly of him and he is always friendly. Mr. Smith is willing to help co-workers with tech problems and any other area he may have knowledge in. He is always willing to do as much as he can to make sure his students have an understanding of his material and can complete their work while also holding them accountable. He has been a great addition to our staff." "Steve, is one of the best! He greets the kids with smiles and positive energy. He takes his job very seriously and gets the kids to and from school safely everyday. Our school is blessed to have Steve as a bus driver."

Information for High School Semester Exams

January menus

Jr. High Christmas Bowling was a huge hit! 🎄🎳 Everyone had a blast, lots of laughs were shared, and it was a great way to celebrate the season together!

🎄🚨 BREAKING SCIENCE NEWS 🚨🎄 RUDOLPH IS GONE! 🦌 Which class can: 🔍 Analyze the clues 🧠 Use scientific evidence 📊 Interpret data and observations 🧪 Apply reasoning to solve the mystery Students will work like real scientists to identify the kidnapper using claims, evidence, and reasoning — not guesses! Let the investigation begin! 🔬✨

HS Boys Basketball begin play in The Conrad Allen Holiday tomorrow at 1:30pm vs. Sandoval

** The HS Bowling match vs. Salem for today has been postponed to Monday and will now be a Boys only match. The start time is still 4 pm at Mt. Vernon NuBowl Lanes **

Driver Education students had the opportunity to drive a drunk-driving simulator course with State Trooper Billingsley.

Christmas Auction

📚🍎 Each month, we recognize outstanding individuals who make a difference in our schools. 🏆 The Teacher of the Month award highlights teachers who go above and beyond in the classroom to inspire and support students. To ensure we honor a variety of educators, we select one winner from PreK–5th grade and one winner from 6th–12th grade each month. ✨ We are also excited to introduce the Support Staff of the Month award, honoring staff members such as 👩‍🏫 aides, 🧹 custodians, 🗂 office staff, 🚌 bus drivers, 🍽 cafeteria workers, and others who play a vital role in creating a positive and successful school environment. 🙌 Please use this form to nominate deserving individuals for these recognitions. Each month, two teachers (one PreK–5 and one 6–12) and two support staff members will be celebrated. Your nominations help us shine a spotlight 🌟 on the incredible people who make our schools thrive! 🎁 The winners receive a certificate and gift card to a local Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce business. 💙 Thank you to our 25–26 School Year Sponsor: GFI Digital! 👉 Here is the link to nominate:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbEN15-M-RtaI-YQgZNu1K6nnbpjFA9SGXIXXKnZuEX2u4gQ/viewform?usp=header

Notice of Change in Time of December Board Meeting
Bluford USD #318 School Board

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting of Bluford School District Number 318 on December 18, 2025 in the District Office will have a TIME CHANGE to begin at 5p.m. in the District Office.

By Order Of: Mrs. Jenny Sneed, President
Board of Education, Bluford Unit School District #318