IMPORTANT MESSAGE: District 2 shares Fall 2020 school opening options

The BSD2 Board of Education reviewed three possible school opening plans during its July 9 meeting. To further inform the Board of Education and administration, a brief Return-to-School Parent Survey will be released today, and will close on Wednesday, July 15.

CALM THE CHAOS: Explore ways schedules and routines can help increase calm in your home

Join BSD2 Community Schools Program's community partner, Metropolitan Family Services, as they explore the benefits, tools and tips for creating a calmer and enjoyable household.

PLAYGROUNDS CLOSED: All BSD2 playground facilities remain closed until further notice

In an effort to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus and protect the general public, all Bensenville playground facilities will remain closed at this time. We understand the inconvenience and will reevaluate this decision as additional Phase 4 reopening guidelines are published.

NOT REGISTERED: Walk-in registration set for July 29 at all BSD2 schools

Registration for students who will attend Bensenville School District 2 schools in the 2020-2021 school year but are not yet registered will be Wednesday, July 29, at all District 2 schools.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: Three new administrators joining District 2 for 2020-2021 school year.

Edgar Palacios has been named the District’s new Director of English Learners, Anne Paonessa has been named Blackhawk Middle School’s new Co-Principal, and Michelle Shabaker has been named W.A, Johnson School’s new Assistant Principal.

ALL SUMMER LONG: BSD2 Community Center still open over break

The Community Center serves as a resource hub where families can access supports in the areas of mental and physical health, school enrollment, and parent skill development.

SUMMER HOURS: BSD2 offices reopen with limitations and restrictions

Due to reduced staff over the summer and safety measures that are still in place for the COVID-19 pandemic, residents are strongly encouraged to contact their school or the EAC before visiting these offices.

STRENGTH FROM WITHIN: District 2 announces two administrative promotions

Missy Baglarz, who has served for the past seven years as W.A. Johnson School Co-Principal, has been named the District’s new Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Director. Also, Lizzeth Fausto, who has served for the past four years as a Bilingual Consulting Teacher, has been named the new Assistant Principal at Tioga School.

CLASS OF 2020: Watch Blackhawk's virtual Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony here

The virtual 2020 Blackhawk Middle School Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony is a pre-recorded video can be viewed at your leisure, and the link to the video can be shared with friends and family.

SUMMER MEALS: District 2 continuing food distribution program throughout summer

The current program will pause for the week of May 25, but will return in the same form starting the week of June 1. Two days of food will be distributed every Monday, and three days of food every Wednesday. The food will be distributed grab-and-go style to anyone 18 years and younger from 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m.at 7 locations, most of them neighborhood bus stops.