This Week at IB! #ibtigerpride
Winter Formal 2026! Congratulations to King Carson Blanchard and Queen Lily Reyes! Thank you to all those who attended and helped make Winter Formal a successful night!
🧡🖤 That’s a wrap on an amazing competition season! You brought the energy, spirit, and pride every single time. Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork made our school shine in orange and black all season long.
At the regional wrestling meet today, IBHS had 4 wrestlers advance to sectionals! Congratulations to Liam Major (1st), Barret Speck (1st), Ogdan Parker (2nd), and Nathan Owens (3rd). Great job wrestlers and coaches!
IHSA Cheer Sectionals! Our Illini Bluffs Cheer Team is headed to IHSA Sectionals today at Oswego High School, with a mat time of 11:22 AM. Let's go Tigers! #ibtigerpride
This morning, IBHS recognized students with the Honors Breakfast. A big thank you to those that attended and helped make the event successful. We had a great turn out! Congratulations to the students and parents on this accomplishment! #ibtigerpride
Just a reminder that our Little Cheer event will take place on Monday, February 2nd. The cheerleaders will perform during the JV game. Pork chops will be available for purchase, with all proceeds benefiting IB After Prom. We encourage everyone to attend and help pack the house!
Congratulations to our Terrific Tiger Winners this week!
This evening, we proudly recognized our senior wrestlers and support staff. Your dedication, hard work, and leadership have made a lasting impact on our program and will not be forgotten. Thank you for the memories and the example you set. 💙🤼♂️
Sharing on behalf of IDOT: Community Notice: US 24 / IL 9 Expansion Project
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has resumed work on the US 24/IL 9 Expansion Project between Banner and Kingston Mines and will host a public hearing to share information and gather community input.
- Wednesday, February 11, 2026
- 4:00–6:00 PM
- American Legion, 11319 S. Glasford Rd., Glasford, IL
This is an open-house style meeting, not a formal presentation, where attendees can review project exhibits, ask questions, and provide feedback directly to IDOT staff.. Additional details are included in the attached notice.
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has resumed work on the US 24/IL 9 Expansion Project between Banner and Kingston Mines and will host a public hearing to share information and gather community input.
- Wednesday, February 11, 2026
- 4:00–6:00 PM
- American Legion, 11319 S. Glasford Rd., Glasford, IL
This is an open-house style meeting, not a formal presentation, where attendees can review project exhibits, ask questions, and provide feedback directly to IDOT staff.. Additional details are included in the attached notice.
Today we celebrated the 100th Day of School, and our students had an amazing time! From fun activities to lots of smiles, our kindergarteners especially shined as they showed just how much they’ve learned and grown. We are definitely 100 days brighter at IBES! 🌟💯
Please support the IBHS Girls Basketball Team as they have been nominated for Hometown Heroes of the Week! Use this link to vote! Voting runs Monday 1/26 through Wednesday 1/28.
https://www.fm95online.com/hometown-heroes/
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https://www.fm95online.com/hometown-heroes/
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In Session Tomorrow: 1/26/26
Dear Illini Bluffs Families,
An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for tomorrow. It will be cold, but not quite as cold as Friday. At this time, we are planning to have school as scheduled, unless conditions change due to transportation concerns or building-related issues.
Student and staff safety remains our top priority, and we have taken several proactive steps in preparation for the cold:
- I will be at school beginning at 5:00 AM, walking through the halls and classrooms to ensure our heating systems are on and functioning properly across all buildings.
- Our bus fleet is warming up the buses extra early in the morning before heading out on their regular routes, helping ensure safe operation and a warm ride for students.
- Our transportation department is fully staffed, and we operate propane buses, which are more reliable in extreme cold conditions.
- To be cautious, we will not be using our electric buses tomorrow.
- If an unexpected issue arises on a route, we have backup buses and drivers available to respond.
We ask families to bundle students appropriately and, if possible, have students remain inside your home or vehicle until the bus arrives to minimize exposure to the cold.
As always, parents and guardians have the final say regarding attendance. If you do not feel comfortable sending your child to school due to the extreme cold, please contact your child’s school office to report the absence.
Should something change overnight or early in the morning, families will be notified via all-call, text, and email by 6:30 AM, and updates will also be posted on our district website and Facebook page and shared with local news media outlets.
Thank you,
- Dimitri Almasi, Superintendent
Dear Illini Bluffs Families,
An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for tomorrow. It will be cold, but not quite as cold as Friday. At this time, we are planning to have school as scheduled, unless conditions change due to transportation concerns or building-related issues.
Student and staff safety remains our top priority, and we have taken several proactive steps in preparation for the cold:
- I will be at school beginning at 5:00 AM, walking through the halls and classrooms to ensure our heating systems are on and functioning properly across all buildings.
- Our bus fleet is warming up the buses extra early in the morning before heading out on their regular routes, helping ensure safe operation and a warm ride for students.
- Our transportation department is fully staffed, and we operate propane buses, which are more reliable in extreme cold conditions.
- To be cautious, we will not be using our electric buses tomorrow.
- If an unexpected issue arises on a route, we have backup buses and drivers available to respond.
We ask families to bundle students appropriately and, if possible, have students remain inside your home or vehicle until the bus arrives to minimize exposure to the cold.
As always, parents and guardians have the final say regarding attendance. If you do not feel comfortable sending your child to school due to the extreme cold, please contact your child’s school office to report the absence.
Should something change overnight or early in the morning, families will be notified via all-call, text, and email by 6:30 AM, and updates will also be posted on our district website and Facebook page and shared with local news media outlets.
Thank you,
- Dimitri Almasi, Superintendent
This Week at IB! #ibtigerpride
No School Tomorrow: 1/23/26
There will be no school tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd, 2026. As a reminder, we do NOT have e-learning. Tomorrow is a traditional "snow day."
Tomorrow night's Home HS Boys Basketball Game, Little Cheerleader Night, and the After-Prom Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser are also canceled.
Little Cheerleader Night and the After-Prom Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser have been rescheduled to the home basketball game on Monday, February 2nd.
Have a good evening and stay safe!
There will be no school tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd, 2026. As a reminder, we do NOT have e-learning. Tomorrow is a traditional "snow day."
Tomorrow night's Home HS Boys Basketball Game, Little Cheerleader Night, and the After-Prom Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser are also canceled.
Little Cheerleader Night and the After-Prom Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser have been rescheduled to the home basketball game on Monday, February 2nd.
Have a good evening and stay safe!
🎳 Lights, Music, Action in PE! 🎶✨
This week in PE, our students are rolling into our Bowling Unit, and it’s a hit! With glow-style lighting and upbeat music, students are having a blast while building important skills like coordination, balance, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Learning + movement + fun = a great PE class! We love seeing our students so engaged and active. Way to roll, Tigers! 🐯🎳
This week in PE, our students are rolling into our Bowling Unit, and it’s a hit! With glow-style lighting and upbeat music, students are having a blast while building important skills like coordination, balance, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Learning + movement + fun = a great PE class! We love seeing our students so engaged and active. Way to roll, Tigers! 🐯🎳
We have your dinner plans covered this Friday night! Join us on Little Cheer Night to support the After Prom Committee.
This Week at IB! #ibtigerpride
📣 Calling all 2026-27 Kindergarteners!
Join us at Illini Bluffs Elementary School on Saturday, February 28th, from 9–11 AM for Kindergarten Round-Up!
👧 Your child (age 5 by September 1, 2026) will participate in a 20–30 minute screening and pre-registration.
🚨 Note: Bright Futures students will be screened at school, so no need to attend this event.
👉 Click below to complete the pre-registration form and reserve your screening time:
https://form.everestwebdeals.co/?form=d990768fdd680bbe7be41574f588d80b
📞 Questions? Call the IBES office at 309-389-5025.
Please share this info with families of future kindergarteners, we can’t wait to meet them! 🎉
Congratulations to our terrific tiger winners this week!
