Fifth grade students created Jello cell models today as part of their science unit on plant and animal cell structures.








Boil water is in effect. Please send your student with a bottle of water please.
Good evening Bluford Schools. Tomorrow Friday, Aug. 29 we have an 11:30 dismissal. There will be no school on Monday for Labor Day.
There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, September 4 from 12-5pm at the Bluford Ruritan Building. All donations help our seniors earn scholarships for college. We hope to see you there!

Ms. Hamlin's second grade has been learning about the states of matter in science. Today they ended the unit by observing a gas explosion!


Reminder with sporting events starting that Illinois law 105 ILCS 5/10-20.5b prohibit the use of any tobacco product (including E-cigarettes) on school property at all times. This includes all events, activities, and uses of school property, even outside school buildings or when school is not in session. Thank you for your cooperation.
Employment Opportunities for the 2025-2026 School Year!

The Grade School Booster Club is sponsoring a dance for Bluford and Farrington students in grades 5-8. They will be sending permission slips home next week.

Reminder tomorrow is picture day. Fall sports pictures will also be taken.
Today's HS Baseball game at Agape has been pushed back to a 6pm start time.
Today's Home JH Softball game vs Rome has been pushed back to a 6pm start time.
Today's JH home baseball game vs OBR has been pushed back to a 6pm start time
The Grade School Booster Club is having a spirit wear sale. Check out their Facebook page at BUSD Grade School Booster Club for more information on ordering.

Congratulations to Mr. Smith for receiving a Jefferson Co. Chamber of Commerce First Year Teacher Grant. The grant is sponsored by United Way of South Central Illinois.

Congratulations to Ms. Hamlin for receiving a Jefferson Co. Chamber of Commerce First Year Teacher Grant. The grant is sponsored by United Way of South Central Illinois.

Don't forget to download the Bluford USD App to stay up-to-date on school announcements! You can find it in the Apple Store or Google Play Store.
Mark your calendars! Picture Day is August 20. Fall sports pictures will also be taken this day.

We have updated our phone system to a singular phone number 618-732-8242. Please use this number and listen to the menu options to get to the appropriate office. You can disregard the 732-6121 (old HS number) as it will be deactivated.
Fifth grade students worked in teams on the first day of school to try to design and built the tallest tower.








Picture day and fall sports pics will be August 20th! Sports included are Junior High Baseball, Junior High Softball, Junior High Cross Country, High School Volleyball, High School Cross Country!

