We had a HS VB Tourney here Saturday, The Webber Smackdown, and it was great day. Long, but great. We had highly competitive game, the kids had fun and it was exciting. Webber took home the third place trophy. But that is not why I'm writing this. I really need to express my gratitude to the numerous people who gave up most of their Saturday for no pay, worked tirelessly(if that's a word), and made everything great for everyone else. These people say they have no identity, they are only known as Brileys mom, Jaydas mom, Mariahs mom etc.(you get the picture). Well, these people have an identity to me. I appreciate all they all did to make this day what it was.
These are special people to me and our school. Without them things would be tough. We are very fortunate to have the type of unselfish people here that we do. Thank you all who helped out Saturday. Volunteer workers you DO have an identity and we appreciate it.
Also thanks to Coach Wilkey who had a wedding to run that day but still found the time to have all this organized. Some days I'd give my job to anyone who would take it and then there are days like Saturday that really make me glad I'm a part of it.
Belangee Bash
Attention Bluford Families!
On Friday, September 29th, Orange Bus (Ms. Durenda's Route) will be dismissing early from school (approximately 2PM). We are short bus drivers on that day and the only way to get your children home is to run an early route.
We want to give our families as much time as possible to make transportation arrangements. Please have someone at home to get your child on Friday at this earlier time. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we have exhausted all other options.
If your child will be picked up from school that day rather than riding the bus, please contact the office.
Attention Bluford Families!
On Friday, September 29th, Orange Bus (Ms. Durenda's Route) will be dismissing early from school (approximately 2PM). We are short bus drivers on that day and the only way to get your children home is to run an early route.
We want to give our families as much time as possible to make transportation arrangements. Please have someone at home to get your child on Friday at this earlier time. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we have exhausted all other options.
If your child will be picked up from school that day rather than riding the bus, please contact the office.
Take a look around our hallways!
Shout out to our Food Service staff! The Walking Taco did not disappoint!
The go above and beyond to keep our kids fed!
Ms. Benson's PE class playing frisbee golf!!
UPDATED - ALL UNITS ARE SOLD!
The district has 9 A/C window units for sale. These were in the grade school prior to our new HVAC that was installed this summer.
Price per unit is $25 each and are sold AS IS. Sale is final after pickup/payment. Each unit was in proper working condition when they were removed.
Contact Mr. Cross at 618-732-8242 or email across@blufordschools.org
Must pick up and pay via cash/check when picking up.
Chemistry class completed a scavenger hunt to practice their dimensional analysis (unit conversion) skills!
Chemistry class completed a scavenger hunt to practice their dimensional analysis (unit conversion) skills!
Anatomy and Physiology got to get the big box of bones out today to study the skeletal system!
On Friday, September 22 Bluford Schools will be doing a hat day to raise money to show our support for the school communities of Benton and West Frankfort. Students can pay $1 to wear a school, appropriate hat.
Mrs. Willett and Mrs. Lowe's first grade classes celebrated Talk Like a Pirate Day.
Ms. Holtz second grade practiced their graphing skills with Skittles.
It was an exciting weekend for the HS and MS Cross Country Programs!
The Middle School squads headed to Mt Vernon High School running the Summersville Invite. All the kids ran great, and the Varsity boys squad came home with another 1st place finish! This is the 3rd first place finish as a team this season! Lily Rains also medaled for the girls team! Overall great performances for the middle school teams!
The High School squads headed to a huge meet in Peoria, with over 3000 runners! It was one of the most competitive meets in the state, and our kids stepped up to the task! 9 of the 11 runners from our program this weekend had new personal records against tough 2A and 3A competition. There were over 70 different teams at the meet!
Races of the day include Jr. Jaxon Dalby who broke 16:00 minutes for the first time in his career, running 15:51! SO. Axtyn Sherlock broke 20:00 minutes for the first time, doing so in exciting fashion running an official time of 19:59.9! Before this meet Axtyn had never broke 21:00 minutes before! What a race!
Lost and found in the grade school.
We celebrated our eighth grade softball and baseball athletes before Friday's game.
We celebrated our eighth grade softball and baseball athletes before Friday's game.
Please keep our fellow school communities of Benton and West Frankfort in your thoughts and prayers as they suffered a tragic loss yesterday involving students from both communities.
In a world of negativity, we need to stand together to support each other and our local schools. Trojan Nation is behind you!
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the JH SB regional Thursday Sept 21st first game start time has been changed from 4:00 to 3:30. We are sorry for this but it is unavoidable.