REMINDER: First trimester report cards available online

First trimester report cards are available to view online by students and parents at www.teacherease.com. The first trimester ended on Thursday, November 5, and first trimester report cards were mailed home on Friday, November 13.

COVID UPDATE: Weekend brings three new cases at Johnson

These three individuals worked in three different wings and were not near each other in the building. As a result, these cases do not appear related, nor are they an outbreak as defined by the Illinois Department of Public Health. No quarantines of any other staff members occurred because no one in the District was in close contact in any of these cases.

GET TESTED: DuPage County offering new drive-thru COVID testing site in Villa Park

The additional COVID-19 testing site is located at the Odeum Expo Center, 1033 N. Villa Avenue in Villa Park. It is open November 23-25 and November 29-December 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or until the daily test capacity of 600 tests is completed each day. Anyone can be tested, and no appointment, doctor referral, or insurance is required. Visitors are encouraged to pre-register.

PARENT CHOICE UPDATE: Application period postponed as remote instruction continues until further notice

With remote instruction continuing until further notice, the District has decided to postpone the application period for parents to renew their choice between in-person and remote instruction for their children once the District transitions back to its hybrid plan.

GROWN-UPS GROW, TOO: Birth-to-3 Program offers a variety of early childhood parent workshops

Bensenville School District 2, Head Start, and Madison ECE Center from District 205 have partnered to offer virtual parent workshops for the school year 2020-2021.

FOOD SERVICE UPDATE: District 2 returning to Monday and Wednesday distribution of FREE breakfasts and lunches

With the District's return to all-remote instruction, it's food service program will also shift back to twice weekly distributions. of free meals to individuals 18 years old or younger.

SCHEDULE CHANGE: District 2 returning to all-remote instruction due to increasing COVID concerns

BSD2 schools have remained safe since returning to in-person instruction under a hybrid plan last week, but will shift back to their all-remote instruction model starting Tuesday, October 27, due to local health trends..

FREE FLU SHOTS: Access Dupage and Walgreens partner to offer free vaccination vouchers

This year, it’s more important than ever to get a flu vaccine! This program offers free flu shots to offer free flu shots to low-income, uninsured residents.

GET TESTED: VNA COVID-19 Testing Center available in Bensenville

VNA will serve all patients with insurance regardless of whether it accepts their insurance plan for COVID-19 services. Individuals without insurance are also served and this is done at no cost to them.

RISE ACADEMIES: The BSD2 21st Century Grant offers a variety of virtual programs for students

RISE Academy virtual programs offered to BSD2 students through the District's 21st Century Grant begin Monday, October 19. Offerings include Visual Arts, Spanish Classes, Latin and Mexican Folkloric Dance.

THE HYBRID MODEL: Here's what you need to know about in-person attendance

Here are all of the hybrid model messages we've sent in preparation for our return to in-person instruction on Tuesday, October 13.

¿EN ESPAÑOL? Translated reopening information is now available on the BSD2 website

Spanish translations of the revised versions of the BSD2 Reopening Plan and FAQ have been posted to the BSD2 website. Additionally, learn how to translate the entire BSD2 website.

Food for Families returns for the 2020-2021 school year

Does your family need food? Bensenville School District 2, in partnership with Fenton High School, Wood Dale School District 7, the Bensenville/Wood Dale Food Pantry, and Northern Illinois Food Bank, will continue to offer perishable and non-perishable food to families from 4-6 p.m. on the following dates this school year.

CALM THE CHAOS: Explore ways schedules and routines can help increase calm in your home

Join BSD2 Community Schools Program's community partner, Metropolitan Family Services, as they explore the benefits, tools and tips for creating a calmer and enjoyable household.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: Three new administrators joining District 2 for 2020-2021 school year.

Edgar Palacios has been named the District’s new Director of English Learners, Anne Paonessa has been named Blackhawk Middle School’s new Co-Principal, and Michelle Shabaker has been named W.A, Johnson School’s new Assistant Principal.