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Walk-in registration for Johnson School students is August 4
Registration for Johnson School students who have not yet registered for the 2021-2022 school year will be Wednesday, August 4, 2021 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. Please bring student's original birth certificate, mortgage or lease, photo ID, and 3 current proofs of residency. Masks are required and social distancing to be observed. Please enter Door #25 @Gym.
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JOIN THE JOHNSON PTA
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FREE ENGLISH CLASSES: COD offers offers local opportunities to learn the language this fall
College of DuPage is offering free English classes this fall at both Bensenville Community Public Library and Fenton High School. Learn reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, improve your career opportunities, and prepare for college.
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HERE TO HELP: Connect with local service providers at BSD2 Community Resource Fair
The BSD2 Community Resource Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, August 14, and Bensenville Community Public Library, and it will bring together 10 local community service providers who will share the wide variety of helpful resources they have to offer to BSD2 residents.
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FULL REOPENING: Students will attend classes in person five full days a week
While our reopening plans continue to evolve, they are expected to allow almost all of our students to attend classes in person five full days a week. Unvaccinated students and staff will still be required to wear masks, and classrooms will be configured to provide for appropriate social distancing to the greatest extent possible.
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STRENGTH FROM WITHIN: Familiar faces fill transitional leadership roles in curriculum and instruction
The duties of the District's retired Assistant Superintendent for Learning have been re-assigned to three Interim Co-Coordinators of Curriculum. Three familiar faces will collaborate to fill these roles while continuing to handle their current jobs. duties within the District.
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LEADING IN TRANSITION: BSD2 Board names two experienced educational leaders to serve as interim superintendents
During its June 16 Special Meeting, the District 2 Board of Education voted unanimously to offer 120-day contracts to Dr. Raymond Lechner and Dr. Rebecca Nelson. They will serve as co-superintendents.
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NOT REGISTERED: Walk-in registration set for August 4 at all BSD2 schools
Registration for students who will attend Bensenville School District 2 schools in the 2021-2022 school year but are not yet registered will be Wednesday, August 4, from 2-6 p.m. at all District 2 schools.
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HELP IS HERE: Child Tax Credit will provide monthly payments for families with kids
The American Rescue Plan increased the amount of the 2021 Child Tax Credit to support families with children. The full benefit in now $300 per month per child under age 6, and $250 for each child age 6 to 17. Payments begin July 15. Click here for more information.
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HEALTHY START: Complete your child’s health exam and immunization records by August 20
The submission deadline is August 20 instead of October 15 as in the past, so that everyone can be protected at the start of the year. Students who do not provide the required immunization and/or exam records by August 14 will be excluded from school.
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SUMMER NUTRITION: Free meals available across Bensenville throughout the summer
Bensenville School District 2, Fenton High School, and Bensenville Community Public Library will all be serving FREE meals to anyone 18 years and younger throughout the summer. Click here for dates, times, and locations.
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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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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Mask-wearing in schools will continue
Mask-wearing is still the norm in all Illinois schools. Please continue to follow District 2’s current practices. Students and staff should wear masks except during meals and outdoor mask breaks.
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Positive diagnosis at Tioga produces five close contacts
A Tioga student tested positive for COVID and will remain away from the District until meeting requirements set by the state and county health departments. There were five close contacts in the classroom. They will remain in quarantine following health department guidance.
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CONGRATS ... AND BEST WISHES: District 2 welcomed three new members to its Board, and thanked three departing members for their service
Three newly elected Board members -- Christina Cannon Bailey, Marisol Leyva, and Lori Parthimos -- began their four-year terms as the District thanked departing board members Christian Constante, Alex Stitgen, and Susan Vitellaro for their four years of service.
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CHECK IT OUT: Bensenville Arts Council presents the 2021 Bensenville Virtual Art Showcase
The goal of this showcase is to exhibit the talent, creativity, and artistry within our community — from all ages and all walks of life!
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'I HAVE DECIDED TO RETIRE' BSD2 Board approves retirement agreement with Superintendent
Dr. James Stelter, Superintendent of Schools, has decided to retire after 19 years of exemplary service to the students and families of Bensenville School District 2.
