Hot Chocolate, pajamas, and a front-row seat to the BHRA Dance Team! ☕️🚂✨
Thank you so much to the BHRA dance team members for coming by yesterday to perform their Polar Express routine! You brought so much joy and energy to our last day of school.
Have a great winter break, everyone! ❄️👋
Get your calendars out! The BHES/BHJH/BHRA 26-27 Dates to Remember is here!
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Edited: Homecoming Parade is Friday, October 9th
BHES/BHJH/BHRA will utlilize an e-learning day tomorrow, December 15th, 2025, due to road conditions, cold, and wind gusts. Please watch for an email from your building administrator for further instructions.
✨ Family Glow Raffle – Join the Fun! ✨
The Bismarck Men’s Club is hosting their Family Glow Raffle on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 — and it’s an event you won’t want to miss!
🌟 $10 per person – All ages welcome!
🕔 Doors open: 5:45 PM
🎉 Game starts: 6:30 PM
🍕 Refreshments (pizza, soda, & water) will be available for purchase to keep the fun going!
The Bismarck Men’s Club pours all proceeds right back into our community — sponsoring things like the Bismarck street dance & fireworks, scholarships for BHRA students, and so much more. 💙
Come out, have some glow-in-the-dark fun, and support a group that supports us! ✨
The Bismarck Men’s Club is hosting their Family Glow Raffle on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 — and it’s an event you won’t want to miss!
🌟 $10 per person – All ages welcome!
🕔 Doors open: 5:45 PM
🎉 Game starts: 6:30 PM
🍕 Refreshments (pizza, soda, & water) will be available for purchase to keep the fun going!
The Bismarck Men’s Club pours all proceeds right back into our community — sponsoring things like the Bismarck street dance & fireworks, scholarships for BHRA students, and so much more. 💙
Come out, have some glow-in-the-dark fun, and support a group that supports us! ✨
BHES Holiday Dress Up Days for next week December 15th through December 19th!
Today is the day! Crowdfunding lets our community come together to support future innovators, one small gift at a time. Every contribution helps reduce costs for families and opens the door for more kids to experience the hands-on creativity of Camp Invention. And TODAY, on Giving Tuesday, every donation is DOUBLED! Help us spark creativity, problem-solving, and confidence in even more kids. 🚀✨(Camp Invention is May 26-29 for current K-5th graders.)
give.classy.org/CIL140159126
Crowdfunding lets our community come together to support future innovators, one small gift at a time. Every contribution helps reduce costs for families and opens the door for more kids to experience the hands-on creativity of Camp Invention. And on Giving Tuesday (12/2), every donation is doubled! Helping us spark creativity, problem-solving, and confidence in even more kids. 🚀✨(Camp Invention is May 26-29 for current K-5th graders.)
give.classy.org/CIL140159126.
give.classy.org/CIL140159126.
Here is a reminder about the BHES Veteran's Day Program! Sign up soon!
BHES will proudly host our Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, November 11th at 1:30 PM in the gymnasium. This is a special event to recognize and honor the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in our military.
We would love to celebrate our local veterans and active service members! If you or someone you know plans to attend, please contact our office at 217-759-7251 or email Mr. Foster at tfoster@bismarck.k12.il.us
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Be sure to include your name, branch of service, and years served so we can properly honor you.
🍽️ Lunch for our veterans and their guests will be served at 1:00 PM in the cafeteria before the ceremony.
Let’s come together as a community to show our appreciation and gratitude for those who’ve sacrificed so much for our freedom. ❤️💙
BHES will proudly host our Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, November 11th at 1:30 PM in the gymnasium. This is a special event to recognize and honor the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in our military.
We would love to celebrate our local veterans and active service members! If you or someone you know plans to attend, please contact our office at 217-759-7251 or email Mr. Foster at tfoster@bismarck.k12.il.us
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Be sure to include your name, branch of service, and years served so we can properly honor you.
🍽️ Lunch for our veterans and their guests will be served at 1:00 PM in the cafeteria before the ceremony.
Let’s come together as a community to show our appreciation and gratitude for those who’ve sacrificed so much for our freedom. ❤️💙
BHES will proudly host our Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, November 11th at 1:30 PM in the gymnasium. This is a special event to recognize and honor the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in our military.
We would love to celebrate our local veterans and active service members! If you or someone you know plans to attend, please contact our office at 217-759-7251 or email Mr. Foster at tfoster@bismarck.k12.il.us
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Be sure to include your name, branch of service, and years served so we can properly honor you.
🍽️ Lunch for our veterans and their guests will be served at 1:00 PM in the cafeteria before the ceremony.
Let’s come together as a community to show our appreciation and gratitude for those who’ve sacrificed so much for our freedom. ❤️💙
We would love to celebrate our local veterans and active service members! If you or someone you know plans to attend, please contact our office at 217-759-7251 or email Mr. Foster at tfoster@bismarck.k12.il.us
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Be sure to include your name, branch of service, and years served so we can properly honor you.
🍽️ Lunch for our veterans and their guests will be served at 1:00 PM in the cafeteria before the ceremony.
Let’s come together as a community to show our appreciation and gratitude for those who’ve sacrificed so much for our freedom. ❤️💙
Camp Invention returns to Bismarck next summer, and registration is officially OPEN! See the flyer for details and multiple opportunities to save. Grab a friend and come to the best week of the summer!
Our third and fourth graders have been working on developing their own unique gymnastics routines in PE. They have to include travel moves, balances, and a jump. Our students did an excellent job collaborating with their peers and helping each other! 💙
Current kindergarten through 5th grade parents: Just a few days left to save $50 on your child’s Camp Invention registration for next summer! ⏳
Don’t miss the all-new adventures coming in 2026 by securing your spot today and using code CAMP2026 by 9/30 to save. Hurry, find a camp near you! https://www.invent.org/program-search
Don’t miss the all-new adventures coming in 2026 by securing your spot today and using code CAMP2026 by 9/30 to save. Hurry, find a camp near you! https://www.invent.org/program-search
2nd Shift Custodian Wanted!
Contact Jim Ribbe if interested.
Contact Jim Ribbe if interested.
We had an absolute blast on Thursday with Finley Farms during our Hayride Day! Each class enjoyed a lap around town enjoying the beautiful weather.
Thank you to Kyle and Carol Finley for setting up the coolest hayride setup imaginable! Also, a huge thank you to the BHES Parent's Club volunteers that hitched a ride with the teachers and students throughout the day.
Thank you to Kyle and Carol Finley for setting up the coolest hayride setup imaginable! Also, a huge thank you to the BHES Parent's Club volunteers that hitched a ride with the teachers and students throughout the day.
👮♂️✨ Please help us give a warm Blue Devil welcome to our new School Resource Officer, John McFarland! ✨👮♂️
Officer McFarland is here to support our students, staff, and families by building strong connections and helping keep our school safe. We’re excited to have him as part of the Blue Devil family! 💙
#BlueDevilPride #WelcomeOfficerMcFarland
Officer McFarland is here to support our students, staff, and families by building strong connections and helping keep our school safe. We’re excited to have him as part of the Blue Devil family! 💙
#BlueDevilPride #WelcomeOfficerMcFarland
🎉 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
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