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 >