Bluford Unit School District 318

Jr. High Christmas Bowling was a huge hit! 🎄🎳 Everyone had a blast, lots of laughs were shared, and it was a great way to celebrate the season together!

🎄🚨 BREAKING SCIENCE NEWS 🚨🎄 RUDOLPH IS GONE! 🦌 Which class can: 🔍 Analyze the clues 🧠 Use scientific evidence 📊 Interpret data and observations 🧪 Apply reasoning to solve the mystery Students will work like real scientists to identify the kidnapper using claims, evidence, and reasoning — not guesses! Let the investigation begin! 🔬✨

HS Boys Basketball begin play in The Conrad Allen Holiday tomorrow at 1:30pm vs. Sandoval

** The HS Bowling match vs. Salem for today has been postponed to Monday and will now be a Boys only match. The start time is still 4 pm at Mt. Vernon NuBowl Lanes **

Driver Education students had the opportunity to drive a drunk-driving simulator course with State Trooper Billingsley.

Christmas Auction

📚🍎 Each month, we recognize outstanding individuals who make a difference in our schools. 🏆 The Teacher of the Month award highlights teachers who go above and beyond in the classroom to inspire and support students. To ensure we honor a variety of educators, we select one winner from PreK–5th grade and one winner from 6th–12th grade each month. ✨ We are also excited to introduce the Support Staff of the Month award, honoring staff members such as 👩‍🏫 aides, 🧹 custodians, 🗂 office staff, 🚌 bus drivers, 🍽 cafeteria workers, and others who play a vital role in creating a positive and successful school environment. 🙌 Please use this form to nominate deserving individuals for these recognitions. Each month, two teachers (one PreK–5 and one 6–12) and two support staff members will be celebrated. Your nominations help us shine a spotlight 🌟 on the incredible people who make our schools thrive! 🎁 The winners receive a certificate and gift card to a local Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce business. 💙 Thank you to our 25–26 School Year Sponsor: GFI Digital! 👉 Here is the link to nominate:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbEN15-M-RtaI-YQgZNu1K6nnbpjFA9SGXIXXKnZuEX2u4gQ/viewform?usp=header

Notice of Change in Time of December Board Meeting
Bluford USD #318 School Board

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Regular Scheduled Board of Education Meeting of Bluford School District Number 318 on December 18, 2025 in the District Office will have a TIME CHANGE to begin at 5p.m. in the District Office.

By Order Of: Mrs. Jenny Sneed, President
Board of Education, Bluford Unit School District #318

A few months ago, our Beta Club's Vice President came to me with an idea to hold a canned food drive. Forward to now, the WHS Beta Club collected over 620 non perishable food items! With these donations we have started our very own "District Food Pantry" to help students and families within our very own school district. Not only do we now have our own food pantry, but we have hygiene items and coats available to those students that are in need. If your child could benefit from any of these services, please reach out to Mrs. Minor (mminor@blufordschools.org), Mrs. Irwin (eirwin@blufordschools.org), or the school offices. Our goal is to keep these efforts ongoing, so donations are always welcome! Happy Holidays to our students and families!!

** JH Girls Basketball Home Game vs. Sandoval tonight at 6pm will be Varsity only **

Today eight members of the Titanium Trojans robotics team traveled to Belleville to compete in the Southern Illinois First Lego League Challenge Qualifier Event.

Mark your calendars! Bluford Grade School's Christmas Concert will be December 17 at 1:30 pm.

JH Trojans and Lady Trojans both begin tournaments tonight! Boys at Wayne City Tournament 7:15pm Girls at Summersville Tournament 6:15pm

🦃 Thanksgiving fun in Science! 🍁 Our 6th and 7th graders had an absolute blast this week working on their Turkey Escape challenge! Students used real scientific and engineering principles to design a turkey that could “zip” down a line and escape Thanksgiving. They brainstormed, tested, problem-solved, and engineered their own zip-line mechanisms — and their creativity shined! From clever designs to speedy racers, every student brought amazing ideas to life.

Peewee Cheer will have practice December 1st from 3:15-4:30! This will also be an information night for parents starting at 4.

2nd grade also made covered wagons for their travels on the Oregon Trail!!

2nd Grade made butter in a jar! It took a lot of work but it paid off when they got to taste it on some bread!

2nd grade had a fun Pioneer Day! They had learned all about the Oregon Trail and moving west, then today got to partake in some Pioneer fun! Student played some pioneer games like barrel races, jump rope, and hoop rolling! They even had a guest speaker, "Daniel Boone!"

Congratulations to Mrs. Sherwin and Mr. Helm on being selected as November Staff of the Month! Nominations from colleagues include: "Mrs. Sherwin is the best! She creates the most engaging learning environment for her class and has amazing lessons! She is also an amazing co-worker. She is so quick to help anyone with whatever she can." "Mr. Helm is such a great role model to have in our school. He has a positive attitude each day. He is always helping students to become better at math and to understand it. The students love talking sports with him especially basketball."

Christopher Turkey Tournament Link to watch games online Trojans play 6pm Tonight! Streaming: Christopher High School will stream All Games on our Bearcat Nation Network at the following link. https:/www.youtube.com/live/pPlX831ki-k