Bismarck-Henning Elementary School

🏃‍♂️📣 CARLE Sports Physicals – Mark Your Calendars! 📣🏃‍♀️

CARLE Sports Physicals will be held Thursday, May 21 in the MPR.

Schedule:
🕣 8:30 AM – Incoming 5th Grade
🕘 8:45 AM – Jr. High
🕤 9:30 AM – High School

💲 Cost: $15
💵 Cash or check (payable to Carle)

📄 Physical Packet: https://aptg.co/dHV2_H

⚠️ Important Reminders:
✔️ The first 3 pages of the packet must be fully completed and signed by both the athlete and parent before the physical
✔️ This physical does NOT fulfill the school physical requirement for K, 6th, and 9th grade students

Get it done early and be ready for the season! 💪

Congratulations to Mrs. Tammy Duncan! The BHCUSD Golden Ruler Award Winner

Congratulations to Anita Nixon for being named the 2026 BHES Golden Ruler Award winner!

Take a moment to drop a comment and give Mrs. Nixon a well deserved shoutout. Let’s show her how much she is appreciated!

Confidence, creativity and friendship come to life at @CampInvention! Don’t miss the ALL-NEW STEM fun coming to Bismarck this summer (May 26-29). Sign up today and save $20 when you register using code SUM20. Trying to coordinate a summer schedule for multiple kids? Look no further! One drop-off and built-in camp buddies! Register today and use code SIBSAVE30 when you register 2 siblings to save $30 per child. Or use the code SIBSAVE40 to save $40 per child when you register 3+ siblings. #SummerCampFun #Siblings https://www.invent.org/program-search/camp-invention/il14/01591

Dear Families,

We’re excited for another week of learning and fun here at BHES. From classroom highlights to important reminders, here’s some information you need to know to stay connected and make the most of the week ahead!

There are only 5 days left to save $25 on your registration for @CampInvention in Bismarck! Sign up today to give your child a summer filled with hands-on STEM fun using code SPK25. #Hurry invent.org/mysummercamp
Camp Invention is open to all current K-5th graders and will be the week after school gets out (May 26-29). I also still have several $100 vouchers to save on Camp registration. Email acarpenter@bismarck.k12.il.us to secure your discount!

Bismarck Henning CUSD 1 Superintendent Scott Watson is planning to retire effective June 30, 2028. The Board of Education is conducting a survey regarding a search for a new Superintendent. The selection of a new Superintendent is one of the most important decisions a Board of Education must make; therefore, the Board has hired the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) to assist in this process.

The Board of Education is seeking everyone’s input in the search process. The Board requests that all board members, all staff, all parents and community members complete an online survey provided by the IASB. The results will be tallied and used by the Board as they consider the future leadership of Bismarck Henning CUSD 1. All survey responses and comments will remain anonymous.
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The survey for all other stakeholders can be accessed at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DQV9B5T

The survey deadline is: April 15, 2026 at 11:45 p.m.

Thank you for taking time to complete the survey.

Save the Date!

Come see our Camp Invention leaders tonight at parent/teacher conferences for a chance to receive a $100 voucher to put towards the cost of Camp registration for this summer! We've got some goodies to give away as well. See you there!

BHES/BHJH/BHRA will utilize an eLearning day on Friday, January 23, 2026.

Students have completed their first day of roller skating! 🛼 We went over skating safety, how to check to make sure skates and toe stops are working, how to get up properly, and how to use the toe stops! We always end this lesson with a game of Red Light, Green Light! ☺️

Here is the new & improved version of the 26-27 Dates to Remember. Please disregard any other copy you may have.

Printable Link: https://aptg.co/r-VxYc

It takes a village!

BHES is proud to show off our new pre-k playground! Check out the progression of the project in this digital newsletter here: https://view.gogipper.com/page/3622523

Is there anything better than a parachute? Core memories made! ☺️

Terrence Talley is BACK

🎶 10 Talents LIVE in Concert featuring Terrance Talley 🎶

Join us for an inspiring night with Terrence Talley, who visited our school last year and shared an encouraging message that our students absolutely loved!

📅 February 4th
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 BHRA Wilcox Gym
💲 FREE admission

👨‍👧‍👦 The community is welcome!

🔗 Meet Terrence Talley: https://terrencetalley.com/video
(Students were presented "Who's Your Hero?" last year.)

We look forward to seeing you there for an uplifting evening of music, talent, and encouragement. 💙

Looking for a last minute Christmas gift for your young inventor? Use promo code WRAP30 by 12/31 to save $30 off a Camp Invention registration for summer 2026! Students need to be current kindergarten through 5th graders to attend Camp the week of May 26-29. All schools welcome! For more information on Camp Invention, go to https://www.invent.org.

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! ❄️👋