Check out the fort Mrs. Olson built to finish off her Summer Reading Challenge! Make sure to send your picture to adukes@bismarck.k12.il.us when you get finished with your challenge! ☺️📚
It is not too late to register for Youth Cheer Camp
Registrations will be taken clear up until the morning of
Open to all students entering K-8th Grade from ALL SCHOOLS!
Registration form: https://5il.co/2qzui
Contact Coach Tidwell at stidwell@bismarck.k12.il.us with any questions!
August is almost here!
Check out these upcoming important dates for BHES families:
Breakfast & Lunch Menus for August 2024
Same menus for BHES/BHJH/BHRA
Printable Breakfast: https://5il.co/2scxw
Printable Lunch: https://5il.co/2scxx
Don't forget, you apply for free-reduced meals within your TeacherEase registration. Click yes when it prompts you to fill out the form, or you can find it under the miscellaneous tab.
Have you read a book you are unsure of for the Summer Reading Challenge? Mrs. Watson found one she was unsure of! 🤭 Don't worry, Mrs. Watson doesn't want your teeth and you still have plenty of time to complete your challenge to qualify for a trip to Andi Mae's! 🍦
BHES/BHJH/BHRA Online Registration is OPEN!
Registration for returning students can be completed completely online through TeacherEase this year! All students need to be registered by Thursday, August 1st.
Secretaries will be available in the JH/HS cafeteria on August 1st from 8am-noon and 3pm-7pm for new student registrations and those that need help with online registration.
Pre-K must register in person.
K, 6th, 9th, and 12th graders are required to stop in on August 1st to drop off required physical/immunization records.
It's getting closer to that time of year (we won't say it out loud yet!)
If you would like to bless a teacher or staff member with something for their class or to say thank-you for the impact they made on you or your loved ones, please see the comments for their wishlists!
The BHES Staff is made up of an amazing group of people who thank you for your support!
BHES Staff - Drop the link to YOUR Amazon wishlist below!
Mrs. Wivinis has completed the "read in the bathtub" challenge! Love that she is reading to her cute little sidekick! ☺️ Just over a month left to get your challenge completed! 📚
24/25 School Supply lists for BHES & BHJH
Kindergarten: https://5il.co/2r007
1st Grade: https://5il.co/2qzup
2nd Grade: https://5il.co/2qzus
3rd Grade: https://5il.co/2qzur
4th Grade: https://5il.co/2qzuq
5th/6th Grade: https://5il.co/2qzul
7th/8th Grade: https://5il.co/2qzuk
BHCUSD is looking for bus drivers! Pay starts at $19.25/hr.
Please contact Tammy Duncan at 217-759-7261 with questions or to apply.
Come join our team!! If you have any questions or would like to apply, please contact Principal Tony Foster, at tfoster@bismarck.k12.il.us.
Mrs. Whitt is showing why she is the GOAT 🐐 when it comes to our reading challenge! Not only did she (and her helpers 🥰) read a book about animals, they read to animals! Keep up the good work, BHES readers!
Mrs. Schaumburg is reading an old favorite over summer break, The Velveteen Rabbit! 🐰 Drop us a picture of you doing one of our summer reading challenges! 📚 All pictures submitted by Friday will be put in a drawing for an Andi Mae's ice cream cone or cup of soft serve! 🍦
Phone lines at BHCUSD/BHES/BHJH and BHRA are down for upgrades. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please do NOT leave a message as they will not transfer. Contact us by email!
BHRA: jhuffman@bismarck.k12.il.us
BHJH: abuyno@bismarck.k12.il.us
BHES: vmurphy@bismarck.k12.il.us
BH District Office: tduncan@bismarck.k12.il.us
Mr. Hibbets completed the task of Reading on a Friday! This was last week on Flag Day! 🇺🇸 I bet he also played You're a Grand Old Flag! Remember to send 3 pictures to Mrs. Dukes at adukes@bismarck.k12.il.us and complete the entire BINGO board to earn an Andi Mae's trip in August! 🍦
Mrs. Brink-Rutter, our school psychologist, is completing the "read a non-fiction book" challenge! 📚 Bonus points to her for reading outside as well! ☀️ How is your reading going? 🥰
📚Summer Reading Challenge 2024 has begun!📚
We have some staff members playing along as well! Mrs. Foster spent some time reading under the stars! ✨As a reminder, students who complete the whole BINGO board and send 3 pictures to Mrs. Dukes (adukes@bismarck.k12.il.us) will earn a trip to Andi Mae's in August! 🍦
Happy reading!
Camp Invention 2024 was a success! 51 Campers ranging in age from incoming 1st-6th grades:
Explored design features and specialized materials to create a sports ball of their own
Experimented with inclined planes and gravitational pull to build a customized ball game
Got inducted into The Game of Fame for their innovative thinking and award-winning skills
Explored the science of light to create their own one-of-a-kind Glow Box
Investigated how light works in LEDs, fiber optics, UV, and glowing animals
Created and personalized their own Lab-on-Wheels
Studied hydro-related areas from flood control technology to water cleaning devices
Generated new ideas as they discovered the best place to invent (hint: wherever they choose is the best!)
Check out our pictures! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F13srvBGeFh11yDclEknAwFtnsWALFl2?usp=sharing
Last call to register for Camp Invention 2024: Illuminate, hosted at BHJH! Go to https://www.invent.org/programs/camp-invention to sign up today. We've got a full staff of instructors and teenage helpers ready to learn, dream, create, invent, and laugh with your incoming 1st-6th grader. Campers from other districts are always welcome!
Good morning
We are so excited to begin day 174 of our school year. Today is Thursday May 23rd
Today is the last day of school for our students. Please make sure the office has a note or has received a phone call if your student will have changes to their dismissal routine. We hope everyone has a fantastic summer with lots of relaxation and exciting adventures. We cannot wait to see everyone back for next school year starting on August 15th
Summer EBT, or SUN Bucks, is a new permanent nutrition program authorized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer.
Information about the Summer EBT Program through the State of IL can be found here. https://www.isbe.net/Documents/SummerEBT-fact-sheet-for-all-families.pd If you do not already qualify for free/reduced lunches, fill out the application online through TeacherEase - (Parent login, miscellaneous, free/reduced lunch application).
This month for Character Counts will will be reviewing all the pillars of good character. As a reminder the six pillars of Character Counts are: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, citizenship, and fairness. Take time to think about what behaviors you need to practice to help show that you understand those six parts of having good character.
Blue Devils Summer Basketball Camp - Open to all incoming 3rd-8th graders. Early bird registration due May 31st, 2024.
Information Flier /Registration Form / Waiver (https://5il.co/2iq0x)
We all at BHES are so happy to see everyone come to school each day. Myself and all the teachers care about you all and want to make every day as awesome as we can. We're here to help you have fun, to learn, and to grow. We're here to help you be safe, be healthy, and be happy.
Lunch link(https://www.bismarck.k12.il.us/o/elementary-school/dining)
Breakfast for Next Morning
No Breakfast Tomorrow
Lunch
No Lunch Today
Fun Fact
Did you know that the modern version of school was invented by a man called Horace Mann? People have been learning from each other ever since we have been on Earth. Mann worked to promote the idea of universal public education which is the system we have in place for school today. He also worked to begin “normal schools” which were schools specifically designed to train teachers.
Check out our schedule of events for the year here BHES Calendar of Important Events
Our parents club is always looking for more participation. If you are interesting in learning more about what they do or about joining, please check out the following link.Parent’s Club link(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1455037061388924)
Reminder! If your student will not be attending school for the day, please make sure you call the office and let us know. Please call us by 9am each day your student is absent. (A ClassDojo message is not enough since those sometimes go unread until later in the day).
If your student will having any changes in their normal routine (leaving early, dismissal changes, etc.) please send a note to give to the teacher. This is an extremely important step to ensure we get out students where they need to be and to keep them safe.