
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!






It is that time again! Jr. High Girls basketball tryouts! They will be held in the Bluford Jr High Gym. Please have your student athlete sports physical on file. If you have any questions please contact Coach Wilson stwilson@blufordschools.org


The 1pm History class for Rend Lake College students has been canceled today. They should still attend their 12:00 class.

The Senior Rend Lake class for today was canceled. Those students will be dismissed at 10:54am today.

Tomorrow is Picture Day! All students will have their pictures taken, including those in fall sports. Please bring your sports uniforms with you. This year, no order forms will be sent home. Instead, all students will receive a form with a QR code for ordering in approximately 2-3 weeks.

There is a high school volleyball parents meeting Thursday at 5:30pm in the High School gym. At least one parent needs to be present.

Don't forget, Picture Day is Wednesday!
