MC TWILIGHT INVITE HIGHLIGHTS
14 teams. 230 runners. 3 Trojans standing tall and proud.
The Trojans showed up ready to compete at the MC Twilight Invite, with all three runners turning in phenomenal performances and setting new season bests!
Junior Lydia led the way for the girls with an impressive 25:01, while foreign exchange student Agustine Fernandez continued his strong start to the season with a 23:16. Rounding out the night, Carson Korte made his debut on the big stage and delivered an outstanding 17:31 performance.
Three runners. Three season bests. One great night for Trojan Cross Country.
14 teams. 230 runners. 3 Trojans standing tall and proud.
The Trojans showed up ready to compete at the MC Twilight Invite, with all three runners turning in phenomenal performances and setting new season bests!
Junior Lydia led the way for the girls with an impressive 25:01, while foreign exchange student Agustine Fernandez continued his strong start to the season with a 23:16. Rounding out the night, Carson Korte made his debut on the big stage and delivered an outstanding 17:31 performance.
Three runners. Three season bests. One great night for Trojan Cross Country.
TRANSPORTATION INFO: Starting Monday, August 31st bus transportation will be back at 5 routes. Bus drivers will be letting their students know pickup time for Monday. Please bear with us as we navigate the change. If you have any questions please contact the office at 618-732-8242.
Bluford Unit School District 318 Board of Education will hold a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 5:00PM in the District Office for purposes to consider evidence or testimony presented to a school board regarding denial of admission to school events or property pursuant to Section 24-24 of the School Code 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(4.5).
Webber Beta is excited to host the first blood drive of the year on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 from noon to 5pm at the Bluford Ruritan Building. All donations help our seniors earn scholarships. Please consider donating to a good cause!
Lockdown Drill Notice 26-27
Jr. High Cheerleading tryouts will be Sept 9 & 10 after school from 3:30-5:00 for those in 5th-8th grade. Participants must have a sports physical on file.
Webber Trojans started the golf season with their first match against Mt Vernon this evening. Top scorers for Webber were Sage Smith, Jacob Marlow, Embry Raney and Shyloh Hails.
(Not pictured: Jack Strohschein)
Employment Opportunities:
IMPORTANT: All bus routes will run at normal time tomorrow afternoon. A sub has been found and BLUE route will no longer need to leave early.
JH softball practice been canceled for today.
Reminder tomorrow is picture day. Student pics and fall sports pics will be taken. There is also a 2:10 dismissal.There is no tutoring this week.
IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION INFO: This Thursday, August 20th Wayne's blue bus route will leave the school early at 2:20 p.m. due to a lack of sub drivers. Please make arrangements to be home if needed. If you have any questions or need to make your student a car rider, please call the grade school or high school offices at 618-732-8242.
Reminder!
Good afternoon! Next week we will be moving the car rider line back to regular routine. You will still enter on Chestnut Street (near the track). The line will go along the side of the building and wrap around to the back parking lot. Please stay in your vehicle and a staff member will walk your student out. Car rider dismissal will start at 3:00. Please do not line up before 2:30.
Welcome some of our newest Trojans! Mrs. Locke's kindergarten has had a great first week! 💙💛
There is a clinic for Shriner's Hospital if it would assist any family.
We were just notified by Sandoval that the JH girls softball game has been canceled due to heat. Sorry for the late notice!
Welcome Back, Trojans!
Have a wonderful first day, Trojans! Tomorrow is our first day back to school, and we are so excited to see everyone!
A few reminders as we get ready for a great first day:
Arrival: Door #1 (the Grade School main entrance) will open at 7:45 a.m. for students to begin arriving.
Morning Arrival:
Students who would like breakfast will report to the cafeteria.
Students who are not eating breakfast will report to the gym.
First Week Dismissal:
Please remember that the first week of school will have a 2:10 p.m. dismissal.
Car Riders:
For this week, car riders will exit through Door #2. Parents should enter the parking lot from Chestnut Street and drive around to Door #2.
For the safety of our students, please remain in your vehicle. A staff member will walk your child to your vehicle when it is time for them to leave.
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back and starting another great school year together!
Have a wonderful first day, Trojans! Tomorrow is our first day back to school, and we are so excited to see everyone!
A few reminders as we get ready for a great first day:
Arrival: Door #1 (the Grade School main entrance) will open at 7:45 a.m. for students to begin arriving.
Morning Arrival:
Students who would like breakfast will report to the cafeteria.
Students who are not eating breakfast will report to the gym.
First Week Dismissal:
Please remember that the first week of school will have a 2:10 p.m. dismissal.
Car Riders:
For this week, car riders will exit through Door #2. Parents should enter the parking lot from Chestnut Street and drive around to Door #2.
For the safety of our students, please remain in your vehicle. A staff member will walk your child to your vehicle when it is time for them to leave.
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back and starting another great school year together!
Attention High School Students and Families: High School student schedules are available on TeacherEase. Students have the first three days of school to make changes to their schedules. A form will be available in the high school office to request these changes. If you have questions please email mminor@blufordschools.org
Employment Opportunities for the 2026-2027 School Year:
