REOPENING UPDATE: Return to hybrid, in-person instruction tentatively slated for February 9

The BSD2 Board of Education approved a February 9 return to hybrid, in-person instruction during its January 20 meeting. The decision follows our region’s January 18 return to Tier 2 mitigations due to positive local COVID infection trends.

THE HYBRID MODEL: Need-to-know info about schedules and cohorts

District 2 must comply with health department social distancing requirements in order to return to in-person instruction on February 9. So, under the District’s hybrid model, approximately half of grade-level students who have chosen to return to in-person instruction will attend school two days a week according to their assigned cohorts.

THE HYBRID MODEL: Need-to-know info about cleaning, disinfecting, and ventilation

All District 2 cleaning, disinfecting and ventilation practices will follow the procedures and expectations outlined below that align with ISBE, IDPH and DCHD guidelines.

NEED FOOD? Northern Illinois Food Bank hosting free pop-up pantry Monday at Tioga

Northern Illinois Food Bank is delivering a mobile food pantry on Monday, February 1, from 5-6:30 p.m. at Tioga School, 212 W. Memorial Road in Bensenville.

BENSENVILLE YOUTH COALITION: Wednesday parent webinar addresses 'Parenting in the New Age of Anxiety'

The series' first session of the year is Wednesday, January 27, from 7-8 p.m. Dr. John Duffy will deliver a presentation titled "Parenting in the New Age of Anxiety: Understanding Your Child’s Stressed, Depressed and Amazing Adolescence."

MUJERES LATINAS EN ACCIÓN: Únete a su programa de apoyo para padres en español

Los padres aprenderán sobre la disciplina positiva, comunicarse y mantener relaciones con sus hijas, escuchar activamente, comportamientos típicos de los adolescentes y otros temas relevantes.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Two new confirmed cases from Tioga

Two staff members were diagnosed with COVID since January 17. Both are from Tioga School, one of them part-time. Both will remain away from the District until meeting requirements set by the state and county health departments. There were no close contacts.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Two new cases reported since January 14

Two staff members were diagnosed with COVID since January 14. One works at various schools and one works at Tioga. Both will remain away from the District until meeting requirements set by the state and county health departments. There were no close contacts.

NEED FOOD? District 2 distributing FREE breakfasts and lunches on Mondays and Wednesdays

NOTE: Rather than disrupt our pattern of delivery, the District will distribute free meals on Monday, January 18, even though there's no school in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

NUTRITIOUS & DELICIOUS: Free healthy cooking classes for BSD2 families

District 2 is hosting FREE workshops with nationally-recognized nutritionist Sylvia Meléndez Klinger. Classes are conducted via ZOOM on Wednesday, January 20, and Wednesday, January 27, and are offered in Spanish from 5-6 p.m, and English from 6-7 p.m.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Confirmed case from Johnson is only District's third in past two weeks

A W.A. Johnson School staff member was diagnosed with COVID on January 10., and will remain away from the District until meeting requirements set by the state and county health departments. There were no close contacts.

REOPENING UPDATE: District 2 preparing for potential return to hybrid, in-person instruction as soon as February 1

Reopening will only occur when safety standards can be met. These standards include our region’s return to the state’s Tier 2 mitigations, as well as other criteria to be selected by the Board from input provided by its Special Reopening Committee.

IN-PERSON OR REMOTE: Parents, please renew your choice for your children

The earliest the District could return to in-person instruction is February 1, but parents can help with this planning now by revisiting their choice between in-person and remote instruction for their children. Please complete the BSD2 Remote/In-Person Parent Choice Form by Monday, January 18, to indicate your preference for your child.

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.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Confirmed case from Tioga is District's 35th

A Tioga School staff member was diagnosed with COVID on Monday, January 4, and will remain away from the District until meeting requirements set by the state and county health departments. There were no close contacts.