Here is a quick time lapse video of the track being striped.
https://youtu.be/Rujb9pPF580
We received notification that our students will most likely receive another round of Pandemic EBT for the June, July, & August 2022. The notice received stated that payments are pending U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approval. The notice also stated that the benefit would be $391 per eligible student. So, don't throw away those cards.
Great day at the Springfield HS XC Invite today as the Trojan's and Lady Trojan's continue to race some great competition with classes 1A/2A/3A all represented at today's meet!
Highlights on the day included Jaxon Dalby and Nathaniel Marlow both receiving medals with very good 18th and 20th place finishes that continues there bid for one of the best 1-2 punches in the state! Axtyn Sherlock also had a huge PR today with a time of 22:39! Savanna Hulbert came in first for the ladies with another race under 25 mins to continue dropping her time! Great races today Trojans and Lady Trojans!
Results:
*=Medal
Girls: N/A-108 Runners
Sr. S. Hulbert:24:51(80th)
Jr. A. Johnson:26:09(87th)
Boys: 14/20-142 Runners
*So. J. Dalby:17:14(18th)
*Fr. N. Marlow:17:23(20th)
Fr. B. Tate:21:36(107th)
Fr. A. Sherlock:22:39(121st)
Fr. J. Gentry:22:48(125th)
We had a great turn out for Robotics Club this evening. 22 students explored using Scratch and free building/programming with the Lego Mindstorm EV3 kits. Our next meeting is Wednesday, Sept 28th from 5:30-7:30.
Dr. Gordon joining in during P.E. Class.
This weekend in BUSD Sports the High School Girls Volleyball team hosts the first ever Webber Smackdown Volleyball tournament! The High school and Grade school compete at cross country meets this weekend with the GS going to the Duquoin Pre-State meet and the HS heading North to Springfield for some great 1A and 2A competition! Go Trojans and Lady Trojans!
Look at what is coming along today!
Please see the attached posting for coaching opportunities at BGS.
Bluford-Farrington Nation the hits just keep coming. This time our JH CC runners braved the scorching heat and our Varsity Boys finished first in the County Meet at the airport. Top 10 finishers on the day include Boys Varsity 1st place-Jacob Marlow, 2nd place -Benson Wright and 3rd place- Bryden Dalby and Lily Raines finished 3rd overall for the Girls Varsity. Great job Coach HP and kids. Bluford Nation is proud!
Have you ever wondered what 25+ fourth graders playing a recorder sounds like? Well wonder no more! It is great that kids have access to a music curriculum.
https://youtu.be/A6A7BI4PHgk
Guess what hoops nation, its basketball time once again. Now that Baseball, Softball, and Cross Country are winding down its time for the big round orange ball. JH Girls will have their tryouts Monday and Tuesday next week from 3:30-4:30 in the JH Gym. The boys will start with open gym/tryouts next week 3:15-5:15 in GS gym
GS boys (grades 5th-8th) basketball tryouts will be September 26th - September 30th from 3:10 - 5:00. Please contact Coach Marlow if you have questions. All participants must have a physical on file.
The Bluford Grade School XC team competes for the County Titles Today @ Mt. Vernon Airport!
Attention sports fans that are planning to attend Saturdays JH CC meet at DuQuoin Fairgrounds:
Good Morning!
Here are some important reminders for this Saturday- I have attached a copy of reminder and web sites to help with the meet.
THE FAIRGROUNDS IS HOSTING THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HUNTING AND FISHING DAYS. LARGE CROWDS ARE EXPECTED FOR THIS EVENT. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
PARKING IS $5. YOU MAY PRE-PURCHASE PARKING AT-
https://gofan.co/app/events/693354?schoolId=IL21291
Pre paid parking will enter Gate #4 on Jackson St. See attached map for location.
NO PETS OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED ON GROUNDS AND COURSE AREA
The t-shirt link will be reactivated today and will be open until 9/26.
https://shopsilkworm.com/dqmstrack
PLEASE REMIND YOUR SPECTATORS TO REMAIN OFF OF ALL MARKED AREAS OF THE COURSE.
Link to interactive course map is on info attachment.
Volleyball team getting ready for their game tonight. Come on out and support them! Varsity only at 6:15.
Today in BUSD Sports!
Today in BUSD Sports!
This week in BUSD Sports!
Medalist from the Edwardsville Invitational today! These kids love medaling against schools with enrollments the size of the town they live in! You gotta face the best to be the best! 1A,2A,3A, they will race anyone! Great races for coming off a week of sickness! Results to follow!
8th grade recognition for BGS softball players.
