
Regional shirts that were scheduled to be done today will NOT be done until Monday, due to the size of the order. We will make a post when the shirts are done and ready to be picked up.

Monday is spring picture day for the grade school. We will also be taking pictures for the following sports/activities:
JH volleyball
Pee wee- Girl's basketball, 3rd grade basketball, 4th grade basketball, 5th grade basketball, and cheerleading
Scholar Bowl
Gifted
Brain Games

Some of our scholar bowl players competed in the King and Queen of the County Tournament today. Only the top 10 competitors advance to the next level. Two of our Trojans will be advancing. Congratulations to Kylie and Teiryn!


These three are the winners of our spelling bee today. Two of them will be representing our school at the county spelling bee later this month.


What a nice surprise from Illinois State Representative Dave Severin. Thanks for taking the time to recognize our students.


Here is our latest episode of BUSD News!
https://youtu.be/u_Re5XwBXFo?si=83sPgpmaiDDBEQ4d

The High School Boys Basketball game vs Goreville at 6:00pm tonight will be streamed on Black Cats Network on YouTube.

Parents of 8th graders, please look for this note that was sent home today! We need to get going on our video for graduation!


On February 13th, a representative from Rend Lake College will meet during the day with high school seniors. This meeting is to help students understand the process of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is a graduation requirement. Then, on February 15th at 6pm, the representative will be back to assist both students and parents in completing the application. Information sheets are available at the school to assist in completing the application. If you have any questions please call the school at: 618-732-6121.

Third graders in Mrs. Sherwin's class have been building weather station equipment like rain gauges, anemometers, and barometers during their recent weather unit.





Junior High Volleyball tryouts will be Tuesday, January 16th for students in grades 5-8 from 3:15pm until 5:00pm in the JH gym. There will then be practice on Wednesday (time to be announced) and on Thursday from 3:15pm-5:00pm.

Here is our latest BUSD News!
https://youtu.be/1ogbs352JCU

The 8th graders have spent a couple of days learning about the Trail of Tears. Take a look at their one-pagers.











Our kids have been working hard this week to honor our veterans. Please join us tomorrow at 2!


Here is our latest episode of BUSD News!
https://youtu.be/r8SLVMoXfJ0?si=QTkI_es3enTO7-GM

Here is our latest BUSD News. We hope you enjoy it!
https://youtu.be/gPU5HgO_E3Q?si=2ym5hcd8w5Wd8_yP

Mrs. Hails' kindergarten class did a pumpkin investigation today.





Good evening. This is Amanda Strohschien, Principal at Bluford Grade School. This is a reminder that parent teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 25 and Thursday, October 26 from 3-7 pm. To schedule a conference please call the grade school office at 732-8242. Thank you!

Here is our second broadcast of the year! We hope you enjoy it!
https://youtu.be/PxHxJBXmD28?si=6s7_p0SWnjjZrm7i

Congratulations to the junior high baseball team. They won regionals! What a game to see 12-0! Way to go boys!