As we are all aware, with Governor Pritzker extending the shelter in place order, school attendance is over for the remainder of the school year. The school year will end as follows:Last remote learning day for Seniors: Friday, May 8Last remote learning day for all other students: Friday, May 15There will be no final exams for high school courses.The remaining... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Community Members: I hope this message finds you and your families safe and well. Today, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced that remote learning in Illinois will be extended through the end of the 2019-20 school year. Although in-person learning has been suspended for the remainder of the year, at BUSD, I assure you our entire staff remains... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Community Members: I hope this message finds you and your families safe and well. Today, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced that remote learning in Illinois will be extended through April 30, in order to slow down the spread of COVID-19. During this time, on-site learning will remain suspended but our schools’ commitment to learning and... READ MORE >
Bluford Unit School District #318 Remote Learning Student Expectations Bluford Grade School: We are fully aware that we can in no way replace a school day and the loss of learning that is currently occurring. The goal of this plan is to help minimize regression by focusing on a few core fundamentals. Teachers will design learning materials based on the core... READ MORE >
The district experienced an internet cyber attack on Thursday, March 4. Around 2:30 a.m. district systems were infected with a ransomware virus which affected aspects of the file server as well as nine Windows 7 computers. The computers can be saved by wiping them clean and then reformatting. The server will be reconfigured, but various pieces of student and... READ MORE >
The school district is proud to announce that we are one of 39 Illinois school districts to receive a Property Tax Relief Grant from the Illinois State Board of Education. This grant will have a positive impact on every resident within the district who pays property taxes. As part of the grant, the school district will abate $219,479 from the overall tax levy for... READ MORE >
Bluford/Webber school community: The beginning of school is upon us, so I wanted to provide some information with regard to the status of the high school building and what we have planned for transportation and occupancy procedures. I will begin with the good news. We are in the building. The interior is substantially complete and we have the occupancy permit... READ MORE >
Parents and students: It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that I welcome you back to school for what is sure to be another excellent school year! I wanted to inform you of some essential information for the coming school year. Our first student attendance day is Friday, August 16. This will be a full day with dismissal at 3:05. The full school year... READ MORE >
Bluford Unit Schools is pleased to announce that the school district has applied for and has been approved to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision which means that ALL students will receive breakfast and lunch for FREE every day. The school district will need to increase participation rates by 10% at the elementary school and approximately 25% at the... READ MORE >
Mrs. Karen Putt has been with the Bluford school district for the past 13 years! She is currently the junior high English/Language Arts teacher. Prior to assuming her role in the junior high, she taught third grade for 8 years. Before joining the staff at BGS, she has served in other roles in education including as a substitute teacher and aide.When asked what... READ MORE >
The Board of Education approved a school calendar for the 2019-2020 school year at the February meeting. The goal in approving a calendar is to allow families to plan and take into consideration which days students will be in attendance next school year. A couple of items are currently missing on the school calendar. First, we have not scheduled dates for parent... READ MORE >
The school district recently enrolled in the Kroger Community Rewards program. The school will receive quarterly rewards from community members shopping at Kroger. In order to participate, you must have a rewards card and select Bluford USD #318 online. Information from Kroger on how to enroll is below. To Use the Kroger Community Rewards Program: Simply... READ MORE >
See the attached flier for information about junior high boys basketball. READ MORE >
The flier says it all! READ MORE >
Elementary Special Education teacher, Ms. Drenner, has been awarded a grant for $238.00 from Donorschoose.org to fund some additional classroom supplies. READ MORE >
Mrs. Terri HelmTerri Helm has been working with kids in the Bluford school district for 33 years. This school year marks her 34th year in education! Over those years, she has taught special education, 7th grade Language Arts and social studies, 8th grade, and has been a 4th grade teacher for the past nine years. Over that time, Mrs. Helm has served in many roles... READ MORE >