BUSD Community: As all are hopefully aware, we will be shut down from March 17, through at least March 30. We are tentatively scheduled to return on March 31. Attached and through this link (https://bit.ly/2J1cnch) is a document with various pieces of information relevant to the shut down. If you have any further questions not addressed here, please contact me through email sgordon@blufordschools.org or by calling the school at 732-8242. The office will be staffed by administration during the shut down.
Plans are in the works for the district to provide breakfast and lunch to every child in the school district who wants a meal. The details will be provided soon.
Two hours ago, I posted a message that we intended to stay open. An hour ago the Governor announced that all schools are required to close.
BUSD community:
Here is the latest update on the Coronavirus situation.
If you or someone you know is need of some extra assistance, here is some information from Crosswalk.
Information on current Illinois Department of Public Health guidance.
Parent reminder:
We dismiss early at 2:10 on Wednesday and Thursday this week because we have parent/teacher conferences scheduled from 3:00 - 7:00 each night.
Wow, incredible! That's about all that can be said about this work of art. It is much more than that though, persistence, dedication, and attention to detail are necessary as well!
Zhonette Boots
Illinois State Beta
1st place overall
Solo, Duo, Trio Performance
Zhonette Boots advanced time top 5 of Small Group Performance and performed before the entire convention Thursday evening.
No pictures yet but 3 more awards Beta 2020 . . .
2nd Lucy Rains Div I Poetry
2nd Ashley Knepler Div II Ag test
3rd Mia Simmons Div II Creative Writing
More Beta 2020
3rd Ashley Knepler Div II Recyclable Art
1st Ashley Knepler Div II Sculpture
2nd Eryn Best Div I On-site Drawing
Beta Convention 2020 Day.
3rd Samantha Schrum Div I Color Photo
1st Emma Hill Div I Sculpture
2nd Zhonette Boots Div I Woodworking
It’s always a glorious start to the day when it begins with honoring the hard work and achievement of outstanding students. Being able to celebrate it with their family makes it even sweeter.
Hannah will advance to state competition with here SAE in Agricultural Services. Congratulations, Hannah!
The kitchen is getting into Dr. Suess week! The truffula trees are blooming!
There will be a meeting on Wednesday, March 11, at 6:00 p.m. in the high school media center for the parents of any sophomore who wants to participate in the dual credit program at Rend Lake College. This meeting will be informational in nature and will detail the programs available and the benefits of participating in the program. If your student has any interest in taking academic or vocational courses including automotive and welding, I encourage you to attend.
It was a treat to get to celebrate the hard work of several Webber students. Keep being awesome!
Halftime of the Webber vs Cisne game. Seniors will be recognized at the conclusion of the JV game.
BUSD has the follow employment opportunities. The high school track position is of pressing importance. We are nearing a point in which we may not be able to offer the program is we do not find a coach soon.
