I have recently received notification regarding a dentist in Effingham that is accepting Medicaid. If you are having difficulty finding a dentist that accepts Medicaide for your child/children, email me and I will give you the contact information.
Tomorrow is the JH State Meet day!!!
There will be a send off @ 8am tomorrow for our junior high state runners! Show up and show your support!
Good luck!!!
Nurse Mary's Pet Contest.
Student can send a picture of their pet or stuffed toy, it is posted outside my door, and on October 31 four winners will be given a prize. Categories: Smallest, Largest, Youngest, and Oldest. Students can bring a picture or email it to me at mweaver@blufordschools. The kids love see each others pets and talking about them. Here are some of the entries.
Mark your calendars!
Next Thursday, Oct. 24, Taco Jo's Food Truck will be in the Bluford Schools parking lot for Parent Teacher Conferences!
Menu is attached. All meals are $10, lemonades are $6, and sodas are $2.
They will be here from 3-7pm
We are working with Rend Lake College on a grant opportunity "Talent Search" that could provide after school tutoring, career counseling, college entrance assistant and much more!
We need your help! Parents, community members, students, staff, and all stakeholders are encouraged to complete this survey!
Survey results are anonymous!
Here is the link to the Talent Search target school survey: https://forms.gle/JPDitTL8KNVb58URA
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.
7th grade made animal and plant cells. Some students were challenged by making a metaphor of a cell. For example, a school building and giving people and places inside the school the same jobs as a cell's organelles would have. I'm really impressed they did a great job!
Sharing for the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
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UPDATE: The Hold has been lifted.
Bluford Schools are currently placed on a Hold "soft lockdown" as a precautionary measure for a student who needs transported to the hospital. All students are safe and no need for alarm. We are sharing to stay transparent and let you know that the situation under control and no need for worry. We are hopeful to release at 3:10, however, students may be held afterschool until medical officials arrive and transport the student. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we protect the privacy of the student and safety of all students.
Webber HS Volleyball MTC Tourney
Webber Plays @ 5,6 & 7. Webber games will be played at Cisne.
Trojan Athletics Fundraiser! Be on the lookout for Bluford/Webber Athletes selling the new discount cards. Help support Trojan Athletics and some great local businesses!
Cards are $20
We are in need of volunteer PeeWee Coaches for the following:
3rd/4th Grade Girls Basketball
3-5 Cheer
Without a volunteer coach for these sports, we will be unable to field a team. If interested, please reach out to Matt Strain mstrain@blufordschools.org or Adam Cross across@blufordschools.org
Trojan Nation... JH Basketball games start this week!
🎒📚 Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Month 🍎✨ It's time to recognize our amazing teachers!
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 24-25 School Year Sponsor: GFI Digital! 🙏🎉
Nomination Link: https://forms.gle/otr6Y7yeogfediTE7
#TeacherOfTheMonth #SupportOurTeachers #CommunityStrong
It was PRs galore today at Benton as your high school cross country squads.
The girls started off with good races from Lydia Hulbert and Kylie Snow. They continue to improve as the year goes on!
On the boys side, the boys brought home more hardware with a 3rd place finish. It was another great race, as in all of our local races the boys have placed top 3 or better!
A big thank you to Webber Township Fire Dept. for helping with our fire drill today! Students also got to look at the trucks and learn about fire safety.
Here is ticket and spectator information for the JH CC State Finals on Saturday, Oct.19
Attention Families- We are having our fire department assisted drill today. No need for alarm if you see sirens or trucks present.
Good afternoon Bluford Schools. Tomorrow on Friday, October 11 there will be an 11:30 dismissal. On Monday, October 14 there is no school in observance of Columbus Day. Have a great night.
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.