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FULL-DAY, FOUR-DAY: BSD2 Board approves plans to expand in-person instruction through end of school year
In-person instruction for four full days each week will begin on Tuesday, April 27. This transition will prepare the District to fully reopen five days a week to start the 2021-2022 school year.
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STEM CAMP: BSD2 students can learn ‘Engineering & Design’ and ‘Coding & Robotics’ this summer
Do you like to explore, design, build, and create? Are you a problem solver? Then you may be interested in Remote Summer STEM Camp!
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SMART SUMMER FUN: JupStart offers exciting learning opportunities for incoming sixth graders this summer.
Fifth graders, you're the Blackhawk Middle School Class of 2024! What does that mean? Find out by enrolling in JumpStart for incoming BMS sixth graders!
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: COVID case at Tioga School’s Head Start program
One COVID case occurred this week involving a staff person at Tioga School’s Head Start program.
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SAVE THE DATE: Support the Bensenville Community Foundation during Giving DuPage Days
Bensenville Community Foundation is proud to be representing our community in the Giving DuPage Days event. The Giving DuPage Days event is a 5-day online community fundraiser to support and create awareness for nonprofit organizations serving DuPage County.
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REGISTER YOUR CHILD: Registration for students returning for the 2021-2022 school year is open online
Login information for the BSD2 online registration portal will sent to students' home addresses on March 24, along with detailed registration instructions.
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PARENT LETTER: Illinois Assessment of Readiness will be administered in person in April
The IAR must be taken in person, not remotely, by students in Grades 3-8 to measure their proficiency relative to state English, language arts and math standards. District 2 is surveying parents of remote students to determine if they will send their children to school for the test.
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NEED FOOD: More food assistance available for students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals
Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) is a food assistance benefit for students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals at school under the National School Lunch Program. P-EBT benefits help their families buy food during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 VACCINE: As inoculations continue, here are key points to consider
More than 70 percent of BSD2 staff have received two doses of the Pfizer vaccine. But, with that said, we must still be vigilant with our safety practices.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS: BSD2 Board approves official 2021-2022 school calendar
Classes will begin on Wednesday, August 18, and the last day of school will be Friday, May 27, unless emergency days are needed. Other key dates are as follows ...
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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 eventual return to in-person instruction.
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BILINGUAL & BILITERATE: New program provides students instruction in both English and Spanish
Last year, District 2 announced the creation of a new two-way dual language program. However, it postponed the program's implementation this year due to COVID. Now, it tentatively plans to launch the program next year at kindergarten, and expand it each year through fifth grade.
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TRULY HONORED: BSD2 Board, Superintendent agree on three-year contract extension
The new contract will extend Dr. Stelter's service to the BSD2 community through mid-2024. Key goals in the contract include student achievement, growth and continuous learning, student life and safety, and managing resources efficiently and effectively.
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AFFECTED BY COVID? Rent, mortgage and utility assistance are available
The Family Focus Illinois Welcoming Center can help you receive funds to pay rent, mortgage, or utilities! For more information and to see if you are eligible, contact Samantha Zuniga at 331-256-5065.
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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.
