🎉 Exciting news at BHES! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce that BHES has been awarded a grant from the American Heart Association! ❤️ Thanks to this generous support, our school will be installing a brand-new water fountain with a refillable water bottle dispenser. 💧
This upgrade will make it easier than ever for our students and staff to stay hydrated, promote healthy habits, and reduce plastic waste. 🌍🙌
A huge thank you to the American Heart Association for investing in the health and wellness of our school community! 🏫💙
@AmericanHeart @KidsHeartChallenge #KHCGrant
We are thrilled to announce that BHES has been awarded a grant from the American Heart Association! ❤️ Thanks to this generous support, our school will be installing a brand-new water fountain with a refillable water bottle dispenser. 💧
This upgrade will make it easier than ever for our students and staff to stay hydrated, promote healthy habits, and reduce plastic waste. 🌍🙌
A huge thank you to the American Heart Association for investing in the health and wellness of our school community! 🏫💙
@AmericanHeart @KidsHeartChallenge #KHCGrant
✨ What an incredible day at BHES! ✨
We were so thankful to welcome Ben and Crystal Woods to BHES. They kicked things off by inspiring the entire student body, then spent the day visiting classrooms to share the message of having open eyes, open hearts, and open hands to actively show kindness. 💙
Our students left encouraged, challenged, and excited to put kindness into action every single day. Thank you, Ben and Crystal, for pouring into our school community! 🌟
And if you’d like to keep spreading kindness, check out their daughter Calla Lily’s Slime Shop at www.lovelikecalla.com. You can learn more about the Woods' inspirational story by checking out their website at: https://www.lookoutfortheleftout.com/our-story 💜
#LookOutForTheLeftOut #KindnessInAction #BHES
We were so thankful to welcome Ben and Crystal Woods to BHES. They kicked things off by inspiring the entire student body, then spent the day visiting classrooms to share the message of having open eyes, open hearts, and open hands to actively show kindness. 💙
Our students left encouraged, challenged, and excited to put kindness into action every single day. Thank you, Ben and Crystal, for pouring into our school community! 🌟
And if you’d like to keep spreading kindness, check out their daughter Calla Lily’s Slime Shop at www.lovelikecalla.com. You can learn more about the Woods' inspirational story by checking out their website at: https://www.lookoutfortheleftout.com/our-story 💜
#LookOutForTheLeftOut #KindnessInAction #BHES
🎉 Lunch On The Lawn is BACK! 🎉
Mark your calendars—starting Friday, September 5th through Friday, September 26th, families are invited to join us each Friday in September for Lunch On The Lawn! 🌿🍎
✨ Bring your lunch (or grab one from the cafeteria) and enjoy eating with your student during their regular lunch period. It’s the perfect chance to share a meal, make memories, and soak up some sunshine.
📌 Be sure to check the instructions on the second picture for details, and don’t hesitate to contact the BHES office if you have any questions.
🚫 Please note: Students must return to class after their lunch period and are not permitted to leave school once lunch is over.
We can’t wait to see families out on the lawn! 💙
Mark your calendars—starting Friday, September 5th through Friday, September 26th, families are invited to join us each Friday in September for Lunch On The Lawn! 🌿🍎
✨ Bring your lunch (or grab one from the cafeteria) and enjoy eating with your student during their regular lunch period. It’s the perfect chance to share a meal, make memories, and soak up some sunshine.
📌 Be sure to check the instructions on the second picture for details, and don’t hesitate to contact the BHES office if you have any questions.
🚫 Please note: Students must return to class after their lunch period and are not permitted to leave school once lunch is over.
We can’t wait to see families out on the lawn! 💙
This week, our 2nd graders have been reading a story about emus—and we had the perfect surprise guest readers join us on Wednesday! ☺️
You might remember that around this time last year, there was an emu on the loose in Vermilion County. Inspired by that adventure, two amazing Blue Devil alumnae, Emily Chappell and Jennifer Heidrick, created a book called The Incredible Adventures of Lady Emu! Emily wrote the story, Jennifer illustrated it, and together they packed it full of alphabet fun and neat facts about our county. 🤩
Not only did they share their story with us, but they also brought along a replica emu egg for students to observe—such a cool hands-on experience!
A huge thank you to Emily and Jennifer for spending time with 2nd grade today. We loved every minute! 📚💙
📖 Want your own copy of The Incredible Adventures of Lady Emu? Pick one up at Small Town Famous in Bismarck, or order here: https://shorturl.at/GjTrW
You might remember that around this time last year, there was an emu on the loose in Vermilion County. Inspired by that adventure, two amazing Blue Devil alumnae, Emily Chappell and Jennifer Heidrick, created a book called The Incredible Adventures of Lady Emu! Emily wrote the story, Jennifer illustrated it, and together they packed it full of alphabet fun and neat facts about our county. 🤩
Not only did they share their story with us, but they also brought along a replica emu egg for students to observe—such a cool hands-on experience!
A huge thank you to Emily and Jennifer for spending time with 2nd grade today. We loved every minute! 📚💙
📖 Want your own copy of The Incredible Adventures of Lady Emu? Pick one up at Small Town Famous in Bismarck, or order here: https://shorturl.at/GjTrW
BHES & BHJH Parents can login to TeacherEase to see their student's homeroom teacher/schedules.
BHES is looking for a Special Ed Classroom Aide. Please submit applications & resumes to Tony Foster at tfoster@bismarck.k12.il.us as soon as possible.
Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Stacey Sims, our new kindergarten teacher!
Stacey brings a wealth of experience and a passion for early childhood education to our team. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Purdue University and has previously taught at Schlarman Academy and Warren Central Elementary.
Stacey is known for her positive spirit, dedication, and love for helping young learners grow. We’re excited for the great energy she’ll bring to our staff and students!
Stacey brings a wealth of experience and a passion for early childhood education to our team. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Purdue University and has previously taught at Schlarman Academy and Warren Central Elementary.
Stacey is known for her positive spirit, dedication, and love for helping young learners grow. We’re excited for the great energy she’ll bring to our staff and students!
Please give a warm Blue Devil welcome to Ms. Morgan Bilstad, a proud BHRA alum and recent graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln! We’re thrilled to have Morgan back in our halls - not as a student this time, but as a passionate and dedicated educator.
Ms. Bilstad has already made a tremendous impression by going above and beyond to build genuine, meaningful connections with our students. Her positive energy, approachable nature, and eagerness to help wherever needed have quickly made her a valued member of our school family.
Welcome home, Ms. Bilstad! We’re lucky to have you back!
Ms. Bilstad has already made a tremendous impression by going above and beyond to build genuine, meaningful connections with our students. Her positive energy, approachable nature, and eagerness to help wherever needed have quickly made her a valued member of our school family.
Welcome home, Ms. Bilstad! We’re lucky to have you back!
Online Registration for BHES & BHJH is now OPEN!
Login to your TeacherEase account to register your student. https://www.teacherease.com/common/Login.aspx?br>
Proof of Residency is required EACH YEAR and your registration will not be approved without it. Please help us speed up the process by uploading it during the registration process!
Brand New Students to the district can register with the following link:
BHES (K-4)
BHJH (5-8): https://www.teacherease.com/NewFamilyRegistration.aspx?refid=c423f0d7-21f6-4e89-a50e-5b5cbdaf59f9
Login to your TeacherEase account to register your student. https://www.teacherease.com/common/Login.aspx?br>
Proof of Residency is required EACH YEAR and your registration will not be approved without it. Please help us speed up the process by uploading it during the registration process!
Brand New Students to the district can register with the following link:
BHES (K-4)
BHJH (5-8): https://www.teacherease.com/NewFamilyRegistration.aspx?refid=c423f0d7-21f6-4e89-a50e-5b5cbdaf59f9
School Supply Lists for 25-26
BHES: https://5il.co/3hq35
BHJH: https://5il.co/3hddp
BHRA: https://5il.co/3dvsc
BHES: https://5il.co/3hq35
BHJH: https://5il.co/3hddp
BHRA: https://5il.co/3dvsc
📚👶 BHES (Cuteness Overload):
🎉 Amazon Prime Days are coming faster than a kindergartener to snack time! 🛒
✨Our BHES teachers are dreamers, doers, and masters of glitter glue. 🖍️✂️ Let’s help stock their classrooms with the tools they need (and want)!
🎁 Tap into your inner Amazon ninja 🥷 and grab something from their wishlists — posted in the comments! ⬇️
💙📦 You shop ➡️ they smile ➡️ kids win. It's that easy.
#BlueDevilPride #AmazonAngels #WishListWonder
SRO Job Posting
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Welcome to BHES!
We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Marah Showers to the Bismarck-Henning Elementary School team as our newest kindergarten teacher!
Mrs. Showers holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Eastern Illinois University. She brings with her a strong background in early childhood education, having taught preschool, kindergarten, and first grade at Immanuel Lutheran School in Danville. Her diverse classroom experience makes her a fantastic fit for our young learners and their foundational years.
We were honored to have Esther Cunningham visit the BHES Cunningham Children's Garden, a space named in memory of her late husband, Don Cunningham, who served as principal here at BHES.
Mr. Cunningham made a lasting impact on our school and community, and it meant so much to have Esther here to see how the garden continues to grow in his name. The garden is a living tribute to a life of leadership, care, and service.
Thank you, Esther, for spending time with us and for sharing in the spirit of this special place.
BHES is looking for a kindergarten teacher. Interested applicants should reach out to Tony Foster at tfoster@bismarck.k12.il.us.
Our summer reading challenge is on! Remember: students who complete the blackout bingo sheet will get a sweet treat when school resumes in the fall! Our BHES book box will be out all summer if you want to come check out a new book! Happy reading! 📖☺️
We are in the home stretch for Camp Invention registration for incoming 1st-6th graders! Camp is next Tuesday-Friday from 9:00-3:30. Use code SUMMERFUN35 for $35 off. We also have a $100 discount and $50 discount recently added. Email acarpenter@bismarck.k12.il.us for more information! Can't wait to see your Camper next week! https://www.invent.org
Our 4th graders participated in the annual 4th Grade Track Day this week. Students were able to try both long and short distances races, mini hurdle and relay races, long jump, shot put, and discus. A huge thank you goes out to our volunteers who helped run this event! We had alumni, coaches, teachers, and parents all willing to help! We can't wait to see these Blue Devils on the track next year! 💙
BHES is looking for a grade school teacher. Come join our team!!
Several BHRA band students volunteered their time to introduce our 4th graders to the different instruments they can try if they choose to participate in band! We have several aspiring musicians coming your way, BHJH! 🎶🥁🎺
