📵 Exciting News: A New Way to Focus & Thrive! 📵
Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, both Bluford Grade School and Webber High School will be going cell phone-free during school hours. (Cell phones should be turned off and out of sight) Smart watches will not be permitted for anything other than looking at the time. This change is part of our commitment to creating the best learning environment possible for all students.
Why This Matters:
We know that it can be easy to get distracted by our phones, but by removing them from the classroom, we’re helping everyone stay more focused on what truly matters—learning and connecting with others!
Here’s how this will benefit our students:
✅ Less Distractions: Students will have more opportunities to engage with the lesson and focus on schoolwork.
✅ Fewer Issues with Cyberbullying: With phones out of sight, we create a safer, more positive space for all students.
✅ Less Digital Overload: Fewer distractions from social media and screens, meaning students can be more present in the moment.
✅ Lower Anxiety: Students will feel more relaxed without the pressure of constantly checking their phones.
What This Means for Our School Community:
🧑🏫 Stronger Focus in Class: Students can engage deeply with their teachers and peers, without the pull of their devices.
💬 Better Social Interactions: More in-person conversations, creating stronger friendships and a better school community.
📚 Improved Academic Success: With fewer distractions, students can dedicate their energy to learning and growing.
We are excited for the positive impact this will have and are confident that it will lead to a healthier, more focused school day for everyone. Let’s work together to make this change a success!
Thank you for your support, and here’s to an even better year ahead! 🎉
#TrojansTogetherOneNationForever
Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, both Bluford Grade School and Webber High School will be going cell phone-free during school hours. (Cell phones should be turned off and out of sight) Smart watches will not be permitted for anything other than looking at the time. This change is part of our commitment to creating the best learning environment possible for all students.
Why This Matters:
We know that it can be easy to get distracted by our phones, but by removing them from the classroom, we’re helping everyone stay more focused on what truly matters—learning and connecting with others!
Here’s how this will benefit our students:
✅ Less Distractions: Students will have more opportunities to engage with the lesson and focus on schoolwork.
✅ Fewer Issues with Cyberbullying: With phones out of sight, we create a safer, more positive space for all students.
✅ Less Digital Overload: Fewer distractions from social media and screens, meaning students can be more present in the moment.
✅ Lower Anxiety: Students will feel more relaxed without the pressure of constantly checking their phones.
What This Means for Our School Community:
🧑🏫 Stronger Focus in Class: Students can engage deeply with their teachers and peers, without the pull of their devices.
💬 Better Social Interactions: More in-person conversations, creating stronger friendships and a better school community.
📚 Improved Academic Success: With fewer distractions, students can dedicate their energy to learning and growing.
We are excited for the positive impact this will have and are confident that it will lead to a healthier, more focused school day for everyone. Let’s work together to make this change a success!
Thank you for your support, and here’s to an even better year ahead! 🎉
#TrojansTogetherOneNationForever
**JH and HS Baseball Information**
Due to the extreme heat advisory, JH and HS Baseball will Not have tryouts or open fields until Thursday night this week...
JH will resume tryouts 5-7pm
HS open field will be 7-8pm
**JH Cross Country Information**
Tomorrow and Wednesday practice time change 6:30-7:30 a.m.
Bring Water!
Mandatory parent meeting Monday, August 4th, 6:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
Mandatory practices start Tuesday, August 5th, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Reminder: Any high school student interested in participating in open running this week (Monday, July 28 – Thursday, August 1) for High School Cross Country must have a current physical on file with the school. Start time is 6:30 -7:30 am under the track pavilion.
Meet the Teacher Night on August 11 from 5:30-6:30.
**HS Baseball Announcement**
HS Baseball open fields for tonight and tomorrow are canceled due to the heat advisory.
We'll pick back up next week!
**JH Baseball Announcement**
From Coach Hicks:
No practice today or tomorrow. Tryouts Monday 5 to 7pm
*** Baseball changes due to heat advisory ***
JH Baseball tryouts WILL go on tonight but have been pushed back to a 7pm start time!!!
HS Baseball open field for today has been moved to tomorrow night at 7pm, so JH can finish up their tryouts tonight.
Jr. High Cheer Information
** Due to the weather, JH Cross Country open running for today has been canceled **
School supply list for Webber High School & Bluford Grade School 25-26
JH Baseball Tryouts next week!
All those interested in trying out must have a current physical on file with the school.
Coach Weathers will be starting open running next week for anyone interested in High School Cross Country
Anyone participating must have a physical on file with the school.
**JH Baseball open field for tonight is canceled**
Our Principals are "Launching" into the school year by participating in the Illinois Principals Association Launching Academy! Mrs. Strohschein will continue serving Grades K-8 and new to our Trojan Family, Mrs. Allen will serve Grades 9-12!
We are excited for the start of a great school year with our new motto "Trojans Together, One Nation Forever!"
JH and HS Baseball Open fields scheduled tonight have been canceled due to weather concerns.
Bluford- Farrington JH baseball open field schedule and tryout information...
Open field schedule:
July 15-17, 5-7pm
Tryout schedule:
July 21-22, 5-7pm
Online Registration for returning students closes today. If you have not done so, please register online today. If you need assistance, email Ashley Raney at araney@blufordschools.org
REMINDER- Online registration will be open until Friday on Teacher Ease for returning students. If students are not registered by this Friday, you will be required to do in person registration August 4-8.
Upcoming Shriner's screening clinic in Mt. Vernon.
