FREE ENGLISH CLASSES: COD 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.

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, at 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.

GET VACCINATED: Here's where - and why - students 12 and older should do it as soon as possible

Health officials are encouraging parents of children 12 years and older to get their children fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the beginning of the school year. Here are a few reasons why.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ONWARD AND UPWARD: Blackhawk’s eighth graders are ready to head to high school

Blackhawk Middle School’s eighth graders celebrated the completion of their District 2 careers during their promotion ceremony held May 20 at Fenton High School. Due to ongoing COVID concerns, the ceremony was held outdoors on a beautiful evening at Fenton’s football field.

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.

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.

METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES: Enroll now in Head Start and Early Head Start

Metropolitan Family Services DuPage's Head Start and Early Head Start programs offer center-based care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old at its location in the Bensenville Early Learning Center at Tioga School.

CLASS OF 2021: Presentations, portraits and online video from the promotion ceremony

The ceremony was recorded and the production company is preparing it to be shared online next week. Until then, check out the slideshow of BMS eighth graders' aspirations and favorite BSD2 memories they shared for promotion.

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 ...

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.