District 87

Students wrote more than 700 positive and encouraging messages for their peers, with seven messages selected for students to paint onto stepping stones.

The Trump administration said Thursday it had launched an investigation in District 87, Ridgeview, and 34 other Illinois school districts to “to determine whether they have included sexual orientation and gender ideology content in any class for grades pre-K-12.”

Superintendent David Mouser said facilities upgrades are underway as coffers fill from the new county school sales tax. But that revenue hasn't had a significant impact on a shortage of mental health professionals working in District 87. An employee said salaries aren't competitive enough to keep school psychologists in the district.

District 87 Superintendent David Mouser said cells phones are the leading cause for disciplinary referrals at Bloomington High School. A new policy rolled out this year bans phones in classrooms.

Each year, the Illinois Association of School Administrators selects one honoree from each of the state’s 21 regions through peer nominations.

The UFLI reading curriculum is already used in McLean County school districts, including District 87 and Heyworth.

Students learned about important moments in Black history by acting out roles of key figures and others important to that person’s story.

Public school students in Bloomington-Normal will have an e-learning day on Friday due to the extreme cold.

The District 87 school board on Wednesday heard about the need for a gymnasium project and updates on student growth and habits.

Staff and students at District 87 schools have worked over recent years to get on the same page about the use of AI. The district's newest policy allows students to use a school-oriented AI model.