District 87

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.

Students and staff at Bloomington High School agree the new cell phone policy has limited distractions in the classroom.

The new adaptive playground at Stevenson Elementary School opened Monday, giving the surrounding community a chance to celebrate and remember.

New report card data released Thursday show more Bloomington-Normal public schools are flagged for certain underperforming student groups and fewer schools are in the Top 10% statewide, even as local students joined their statewide peers in showing academic gains.

Michael Cornale, chief financial and facilities officer of District 87, said the bonds will give more working cash for the district and help rework its debt.

WGLT talks to David Mouser about incoming money from the sales tax referendum, the district's graduation rate, teacher retention, and the possibility of adding girls flag football.

Bent Elementary School students and staff attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday for a new playground expansion and greenspace.

About 15 to 20 students at Bloomington High School fall into the "newcomer" category of students new to the country when they enrolled in high school.