Fifth grade worked in teams to use a single piece of paper to make the longest chain.
It was an awesome day with staff! Teachers got to try out the STEM lab!
For an update on the high school and information on procedures for the first day of school, check out this article.
https://www.blufordschools.org/article/125866?org=bluford-unit-school-district-318
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Welcome back to school!
https://www.blufordschools.org/article/124053?org=bluford-unit-school-district-318
Reminder: This Thursday is the Back to School Splash at the Aquatic Zoo hosted by the BGS Booster Club from 6:15 - 8:00. Admission is $1 and all students need to be accompanied by an adult.
The Booster Club is hosting a back to school splash at the Aquatic Zoo next Thursday, August 8, beginning at 6:15 p.m. All Bluford Grade School students are invited to attend. Admission is only $1!
Parents: This is a reminder that online registration is still active and can be completed at any time. Also, a reminder that walk in registration is scheduled for tomorrow from 8:30 - 2:30. This will also be completed online with a school device.
Bluford Grade School cross country will begin voluntary conditioning on Monday, August 5 at 6:15 a.m. Please be sure to bring a towel and something to drink.
Check out this job opportunity with Bluford schools!
Junior high baseball tryouts have been postponed to Friday, July 26, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Bluford students and 4H members presented at the BOE meeting last night on their Lending Library project which will be placed at BGS for all to use. Take a book, leave a book!
Junior high softball tryouts will be on Thursday, July 25, and Friday, July 26 at 5:00 p.m.
Parents: Here are the supply lists for the upcoming school year! They are also available at Walmart and Staples.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/406321/School_Supply_Lists.pdf
Did you know that BGS will have a new STEM lab this year. Think of it as a mini interactive children's museum which allows kids to design, create, and build. This was accomplished mostly through grant money. Join us at Bluford!
This message is for any fifth through eighth grade student interested in playing junior high baseball this fall. Coach Hicks will have "open field" next week (July 15 - July 19) Monday - Friday from 5:00 - 6:30.
Tryouts will be on Monday, July 22, and Tuesday, July 23, from 5:00 - 6:30.
Please be reminded that each student must have a physical and proof of medical insurance on file with the school. Physicals are valid for 395 days. Also, as a reminder the Orthopaedic Center is providing sports physicals for our students on Friday, August 2, from 8:30 - 12:00. If you need paperwork, please contact the school.
A similar announcement will soon be made for junior high softball.
Did you know that Bluford schools, with the help of the BGS Boosters, invested over $20k into our playground to make it safer and more fun for our kids. Healthy and happy kids = better learners. Join us at Bluford schools!
We need some coaches for the upcoming year. Please share so we can find the best people to work with our kids!
Everyone is invited to come out for “Coffee and Conversation” at the Bluford Village Hall in two weeks.
Did you know that Webber High School offers more dual credit opportunity than any other high school in the Rend Lake district? Students have access to at least 26 courses offered in house and through the college.
