Illini Bluffs School District #327

This Week at IB: August 4th - 9th

We are thrilled to share our first "This Week at IB" communication with our community! We look forward to highlighting all the great events that showcase our amazing students! #ibtigerpride

If you are entering your first year at the middle school or high school, check out a great opportunity to collaborate, learn, ask questions, and eat ice cream!

Please click on the following link to view the IBHS August 2025 Newsletter.
https://5il.co/3mrr3
In the newsletter, you will see new staff members, important dates, a link to extracurricular information, and much more!
#ibtigerpride

Please click on the following link to view the IBES August 2025 Parent Newsletter: https://5il.co/3mj75
Our staff is looking forward to welcoming your student back to school on Tuesday, August 12th! #ibtigerpride

Interested in joining the Girls Swimming and Diving team this fall? If so, please complete the registration form by clicking the link below. Students will also need to submit a current physical.
Registration Link: https://manage.snap.app/register/pekinhs/organizations/874/registrations

As the first day of school activities gets closer, it is important to make sure that all participants have a sports physical completed prior to the first day of any particular activity. Thank you!

Join the Timber Chapter of the National Honor Society as we work with Lake Camelot and the American Red Cross to save lives with a Blood Drive on July 31st from 2pm to 6pm.

Click the link to schedule your donation time at the Lake Camelot Clubhouse. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=LakeCamelot

Mr. Almasi's "Coffee with the Superintendent & Listening Tour" starts next week. We hope to see you at one of the events! #ibtigerpride

Please click on the link below to access the IBMS 2025 summer update newsletter! Inside you'll find important dates, registration details, school supply lists, information about the upcoming 6th-grade orientation, and updates on summer and fall activities.
https://5il.co/3krr9

Please click on the following link to view the IBES July 25 Parent Newsletter: https://5il.co/3kb8e

IBMS families, please see the attached flyer for information about upcoming tryouts and start-of-season dates for our fall season sports.

Come out to Culver's tonight in Pekin to support the IB Golf Team

Click on the following link to learn more about the volleyball camp for incoming 3-8th graders: https://5il.co/3ii60 Registration is due by June 13th.

📣 Eagle Scout Project Spotlight! 🦅 Congratulations to Fischer Dickinson on completing his Eagle Scout project! Fischer crafted a phenomenal set of chairs and a bench that now provides a welcoming space outside our school library. We are incredibly proud of his craftsmanship, dedication, and commitment to giving back to Illini Bluffs. Thank you, Fischer, for leaving a lasting impact on our school community! #ibtigerpride

IHSA State Track Update! Both our 4x400 and 4x800 relay teams have qualified for the IHSA State Finals! Congratulations to these outstanding athletes for pushing through the prelims with grit and determination. We’re proud of your hard work and can’t wait to cheer you on in the finals! Let’s go Tigers! 🐾🏃‍♂️💪 #IBTigerPride

Happy Memorial Day! Today, we pause to honor and remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. Thank you to American Legion Post 35 for organizing today’s ceremonies and to the Illini Bluffs community for your continued support of our armed forces. A special thank you to Mr. Seymour and the IB Band for their powerful performance in tribute to our heroes. #MemorialDay #IBTigerPride

State Bound! Congratulations to our IBHS boys track athletes headed to the IHSA State Finals! State Qualifiers: 4x800 Relay: Eric Pincock, Levi Thomas, Crew Fortin, Ty Basham, & Brayden Gilles 3200: Fischer Dickinson & Peter Stoltz 400: Ty Basham 1600: Eric Pincock 4x400 Relay: Jayden Washington, Levi Thomas, Will Emhoff, Ty Basham, & Carson Rademaker We could not be prouder of these athletes—and the entire team—for a hard-fought season, relentless work ethic, and winning attitude. Let’s go, Tigers! #IBTigerPride

Tori Brown, IHSA 1A Triple Jump – 2nd Place finisher! Congratulations to Tori Brown, who earned a 2nd place finish in the IHSA 1A State Finals Triple Jump this weekend! Tori’s hard work and determination paid off with an outstanding performance on the state’s biggest stage. We couldn’t be prouder of her effort and how she represents Illini Bluffs. We wish her the best as she continues her track career at Illinois Wesleyan. Way to go, Tori! #ibtigerpride

Regional Champs! IBHS Baseball takes home the Regional Championship with a 5-4 win over Delavan! This marks the 9th straight regional title for our baseball program—an incredible accomplishment! Next up: Sectionals in Jacksonville on Wednesday at 2:00 PM. Let’s go, Tigers! #IBTigerPride

🏆 Good luck to Tori Brown at today’s IHSA State Finals! Tori heads into the Triple Jump finals ranked 2nd in the state — an incredible accomplishment! We’re cheering you on as you go for greatness. Let’s go, Tori! 🐅 #IBTigerPride https://tinyurl.com/47zjcz39