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.

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!

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!

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.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Two COVID cases occurred recently in the District

Everyone, please maintain COVID precautions like distancing and mask-wearing. The pandemic’s end is perhaps in sight, but it’s not here yet. If you have symptoms, or are in contact with someone with symptoms, check our guide for when to stay home with illness.

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.

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.

FOOD SERVICE UPDATE: District 2 distributing a full week of free meals every Monday

The District has shifted to a weekly distribution of SEVEN days of FREE breakfasts and lunches to individuals 18 years old or younger every Monday. Distribution will occur from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at all three schools and the five neighborhood bus stops listed below, and from 3-5 p.m. at Blackhawk Middle School.

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.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Vaccinated staff member tests positive

Even vaccinated individuals can test positive for COVID. This is a normal occurrence with vaccines. It’s uncommon, but it does happen. The individual will remain away from the District until meeting requirements set by the state and county health departments. No one else in the District is affected. There are no close contacts.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Second student reports confirmed diagnosis, but no close contacts

A student from W.A. Johnson School was diagnosed with COVID this week, and will remain away from the District until meeting requirements set by the state and county health departments. This student was not in the school on any day that s/he might have been contagious. As a result, no one at the school has been quarantined due to possible exposure.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Vaccinations, updated safety guidelines, and a new confirmed case

A District contractor who always works off-site was diagnosed with COVID last week, and will remain away from the District until meeting requirements set by the state and county health departments. There were no close contacts in the District.

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.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Two confirmed cases among staff

Two staff members were diagnosed with COVID this week. One works at W.A. Johnson School and one at Tioga School. Both will remain away from the District until meeting requirements set by the state and county health departments. There was one close contact at Johnson.

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.