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
See the posting for more information.
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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! 🎶🥁🎺
Spark your child’s creativity this summer at @CampInvention as they design, invent, and create the next big thing! Celebrate #NationalInventorsMonth by signing up your young innovator (current kinder-5th graders) for the all-new STEM experience coming to Bismarck the week of May 27th. Register by 5/15 to save $15 with SUM15. Or use code SIBS30 to save $30 each on two siblings, or SIBS40 to save $40 each on three or more siblings. Email acarpenter@bismarck.k12.il.us for additional savings codes!
If you've been waiting, now is the time! We are busy planning Camp, and we want your student there! invent.org/mylocalcamp
We just wrapped up an amazing day at Danville District 118’s annual First Grade Math Challenge with 11 fantastic students! 🎉 Two of our teams scored at the *Championship* level and brought home ribbons to display with pride in our school 🏅, and our third team earned a *First Place* score! So proud of these young math minds, and so thankful for the invitation from D118! 💙 Also, a big thanks to our high school judges--Kaitlyn, Cole, and Ryleigh--for going with us!
This past Wednesday, we had the incredible privilege of hosting Terrence Talley at our school! His powerful message of "Be a Hero" for our younger students and "Don't Give Up" for our older ones brought the perfect mix of laughter and heartfelt moments.
Terrence had our students and staff laughing, dancing, and most importantly—feeling *seen, loved, and valued.* ❤️ He closed each presentation with a beautiful opportunity for students and staff to connect on a deeper level, reminding us all of the strength found in kindness and community.
Thank you, Terrence, for a day we won’t forget! 💙 #BeAHero #DontGiveUp
Please join me in congratulating Mrs. Kate Thorlton, the 2025 BHES Golden Ruler Award winner!
Sports Physicals - Thursday, May 22nd
8:30 - BHES Students
8:45 - BHJH Students
9:30 - BHRA Students
The first 4 pages of the form below need filled out and returned at the time of physical with cash or check (made out to Carle) for $15. Please also bring a copy of your current insurance card.
Printable Form: https://5il.co/3ebe8
This clinic does NOT fulfill the physical requirements for incoming K, 6th, and 9th graders.
BHES is looking for a Title I Interventionist for the 25-26 school year. We'd love for YOU to come join our team! Send your letter of interest, resume, and application to Mr. Foster.
Title I: https://5il.co/3dvyh
Application: https://5il.co/oeis
