Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Month:
🎒📚 School is back in session, and so is our Education Council!
🍎✨ It's time to recognize our amazing teachers with the Teacher of the Month nomination form, now OPEN! 📝💫
Let's give our outstanding educators the recognition they deserve! 🌟 Each month, we'll honor two exceptional teachers—one from PreK-5th and one from 6th-12th—nominated by YOU, their peers, students, families, and community members. 🏆🙌
Share how they shine in the classroom, connect with their students, and go above and beyond! 🌠
Winners receive a certificate and a gift card to a local Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce member business. 🎁🛍️
Special thanks to our 25-26 School Year Sponsor: GFI Digital! 🙏🎉
Nomination Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7-4Jn8Z9OS4DBpKHWRmNulf8qX2LlX1HChfkGkRTLcBASSw/formResponse
#teacherofthemonth #SupportOurTeachers #CommunityStrong
This week in science, our middle schoolers became young scientists!
Students explored how acidic drinks can affect calcium in an eggshell and then tested how toothpaste provides protection with the help of fluoride. Along the way, they made connections to everyday dental health, practiced important lab safety skills, and learned how to identify and test variables in their experiments.
Fifth grade students created Jello cell models today as part of their science unit on plant and animal cell structures.
Boil water is in effect. Please send your student with a bottle of water please.
Good evening Bluford Schools. Tomorrow Friday, Aug. 29 we have an 11:30 dismissal. There will be no school on Monday for Labor Day.
There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, September 4 from 12-5pm at the Bluford Ruritan Building. All donations help our seniors earn scholarships for college. We hope to see you there!
Ms. Hamlin's second grade has been learning about the states of matter in science. Today they ended the unit by observing a gas explosion!
Reminder with sporting events starting that Illinois law 105 ILCS 5/10-20.5b prohibit the use of any tobacco product (including E-cigarettes) on school property at all times. This includes all events, activities, and uses of school property, even outside school buildings or when school is not in session. Thank you for your cooperation.
Employment Opportunities for the 2025-2026 School Year!
The Grade School Booster Club is sponsoring a dance for Bluford and Farrington students in grades 5-8. They will be sending permission slips home next week.
Reminder tomorrow is picture day. Fall sports pictures will also be taken.
Today's HS Baseball game at Agape has been pushed back to a 6pm start time.
Today's Home JH Softball game vs Rome has been pushed back to a 6pm start time.
Today's JH home baseball game vs OBR has been pushed back to a 6pm start time
The Grade School Booster Club is having a spirit wear sale. Check out their Facebook page at BUSD Grade School Booster Club for more information on ordering.
Congratulations to Mr. Smith for receiving a Jefferson Co. Chamber of Commerce First Year Teacher Grant. The grant is sponsored by United Way of South Central Illinois.
Congratulations to Ms. Hamlin for receiving a Jefferson Co. Chamber of Commerce First Year Teacher Grant. The grant is sponsored by United Way of South Central Illinois.
Don't forget to download the Bluford USD App to stay up-to-date on school announcements! You can find it in the Apple Store or Google Play Store.
Mark your calendars! Picture Day is August 20. Fall sports pictures will also be taken this day.
We have updated our phone system to a singular phone number 618-732-8242. Please use this number and listen to the menu options to get to the appropriate office. You can disregard the 732-6121 (old HS number) as it will be deactivated.