For any students driving down to Rend Lake today: Juniors - Psychology 2101 meets from 12:00-12:50pm in the academic building room 214. Philosophy 2104 meets from 1:00-1:50 in the vocational building room 117. Seniors - English 1102 meets from 12:00-12:50 in academic room 206 and Communications 1101 meets from 1:00-1:50pm in academic room 209. Ag Automation students meet in the Ag Building from 12:00-1:50pm.
Just a reminder of our upcoming schedules with Christmas. On Friday we will be dismissing at 11:30. Our first day back after Christmas will be on Tuesday, January 7. We hope everyone has a safe and Merry Christmas!
This is a reminder that high school semester exams will take place this Thursday, December 19th, and Friday, December 20th. On Thursday, students will take exams for periods 4, 5, 6, and 7. On Friday, exams will be held for periods 1, 2, and 3. Please note that Friday will also have an 11:30 a.m. dismissal for all students.
Students who do not have exams are not required to attend school. Additionally, students may leave once they finish their exams for the day.
Reminder for the Snowball Dance:
This is just a reminder that the Snowball Dance tomorrow night is a private event, and entry is limited to our students, approved guests, and designated chaperones. We kindly ask that friends and family wishing to take photos do so prior to arriving at the event to ensure everyone's safety and a smooth start to the evening.
The dance is from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Doors will close at 8:00pm. Thank you for your cooperation and support in making this a special night for our students!
Good afternoon Trojan family! As we embrace the changing seasons, we understand this time of year often brings various health challenges. With this in mind, we would like to extend a friendly reminder. If your child is unwell and unable to attend school, your prompt communication is greatly appreciated. Please remember to call the office at 618-732-8242 by 10:00am if your child is sick. To help ensure a healthy and positive learning environment, students who have been sick need to be fever free/symptom free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school. Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to the health and success of our school community. If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Computer Concepts Class wrote professional business letters to a company of their choice. We received our first response back today. Bruce Bolt sent a letter with stickers and a picture of the founder. This is such a fun project and cant wait to see more responses.
This is a reminder: There will be no school tomorrow, Wednesday, November 27, through Friday, November 29, for Thanksgiving Break. School will resume on Monday, December 2.
Culinary Occupation Students completed the Servsafe Unit and passed their food handlers test. They now have their food handlers license and can add this to their resume. Congratulations 💙
Sewing Class has made Aprons! Just in time for Thanksgiving! 🦃🍽️
November 14 is Picture Day!
Dog Bandanas - Sewing class had this project completed in one day! So fun! 🐕
The quilts are finished! Check out the hard work and dedication this Sewing A class put into their baby quilt!
Everything but the Turkey - would you like a donate and sponsor a family this Thanksgiving?
Bluford FFA is collecting food items, or a $25 donation to serve families in need from our school!
Read the flyer below for more information! 🥔🌽🍴
Thank you for your support and thanksgiving!
This is a reminder that Wednesday and Thursday of this week, October 23 and 24, school will be dismissed at 2:10 PM. Parent teacher conferences will be held from 3 PM to 7 PM on those days. Also, there is no school for students this Friday, October 25.
Here are some upcoming dates for BUSD #318
On October 10, students Nathaniel Marlow, Audrey Frey, and Isaac Holloway attended State Senator Terri Bryant’s Youth Advisory Council at Rend Lake College. They had the valuable opportunity to hear from various speakers and actively participate in the process of drafting a bill proposal.
A representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will meet with seniors on October 21 to discuss the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). She will also be available to meet with parents during Parent-Teacher Conferences on the evening of October 23, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 14, for Columbus Day. Also, Rend Lake students will not have school on October 14 or October 15.
Vet Science students are finishing up the Dog/Canine Unit with the annual dog show! Can you recognize any of the breeds? They then made dog treats to take back to their pets at home! 🐕🐩🐾
Section 21 FFA Officers and a Major State Officer visited our school today to teach students about having a mission and setting goals in life. 🌄 Shoutout to Clayton Drew, a Bluford FFA member, for being one of those officers visiting 16 high schools in our section this week during chapter visits!
