Illini Bluffs School District #327

The IBES 4th and 5th graders enjoyed celebrating their end-of-the-year accomplishments! We are so proud of all of our students for their hard work and dedication toward earning both academic and character awards this school year. Our IBES staff is proud of all of our students on a successful year filled with growth, leadership, and achievement! 🐾

The IBHS Softball team begins postseason play tonight at Havana in the Regional Semifinal. Their game starts at 4:30. Per IHSA, tickets will cost $8. There will be two separate admission tables because Havana is also hosting a baseball game tonight. Good luck athletes and coaches! #ibtigerpride

Good luck to our IBHS boys track & field team as they head to Sectionals today at Aledo! #ibtigerpride

Please see the attached image with information about the swimming co-op with Pekin! #ibtigerpride

The weather may have altered the elementary school’s plans for Field Day, but our students didn’t let it get in the way of having fun! Students enjoyed some delicious Snow Bro flavored ice with their friends as a sweet way to celebrate the end of an awesome school year. We are so proud of all the memories, laughter, and growth that filled this year at IBES! ☀️🍧🐾 We will continue to make great memories over the next day and a half as we work to close out the 2025–2026 school year!!

Today, we had a state send-off for the girls track and field team as they will be heading to state this Thursday! Best of luck athletes and coaches! #ibtigerpride

This Week at IB! #ibtigerpride

Congratulations to our Illini Bluffs Middle School state medalists! Mason Hicke finished 7th place in the IESA 2A 7th grade boys 800 meter run, and Archer Johnson finished as the IESA 2A State Runner Up in the 7th grade boys high jump. To celebrate these accomplishments, we will have a Timber Hollis firetruck escort Monday morning at 8:10 AM from the Timber Hollis Fire Department, followed by a reception at 8:15 AM in the middle school gym. Great job, Tigers! #ibtigerpride

Yesterday, we were proud to celebrate our middle school students who earned the Q4 LIP incentive! Students participated in outdoor games as a fun reward for their hard work. Thank you to our Student Council for helping fund this awesome experience! #ibtigerpride

Congratulations to these talented students for their hard work, creativity, and dedication they put into these incredible quilts! These quilts were made in Mrs. Jatkowski's FCS class. We are so proud of all of you! #ibtigerpride

The IBHS Graduation Ceremony for the class of 2026 will be live streamed on the district Facebook page. The ceremony is Sunday, May 17th at 2:00pm. https://www.facebook.com/ib327

Congratulations to the state qualifiers from tonight’s Sectional Track meet at Tremont! The following athletes have advanced. Shot Put: Annabelle Parker (9.95m) 4x100m: Alayna Hess, Bethany Lines, Madi McBroom, Whitney Parker (51.71) 800m: Audrey Dickinson (2:20.59) 400m: Whitney Parker (1:00.54) 1600m: Audrey Dickinson (5:11.41) 4x400m: Whitney Parker, Sage Johnson, Madi McBroom, Audrey Dickinson (4:12.81) These ladies will compete next week at IHSA State!! Congratulations and great work!! #ibtigerpride

Our IBHS Bass Team hosted Regionals today at Banner Marsh. While the day may not have ended the way the team hoped, they still had a very successful season to be proud of. Great job to all of our student anglers, and best of luck to our seniors as they begin their next chapter! A special thank you to our coaches and boat captains for the time, support, and dedication you gave throughout the season to make this experience possible for our students. #ibtigerpride

This week, IBMS students had the opportunity to experience the Mobile Museum of Tolerance, where they learned more about the Holocaust and the story of Anne Frank. This was a meaningful experience that encouraged reflection, kindness, and acceptance. We are proud to provide this opportunity for our students. #ibtigerpride

Congratulations to our IBMS boys and girls track athletes who will be competing at State tomorrow and Saturday for a chance to medal! We are so proud of each of you and excited to cheer you on as you represent IBMS! Good luck to the following Tigers: Nadia Price: 200m Dash Mason Hicke: 800m Run Archer Johnson: High Jump 7th Grade Boys Medley Relay Team: Archer Johnson, Ashland Johnson, Mason Hicke, and Avery Stear Relay Alternates: Cameron McMeen and Luke Swanson Good luck at State, Tigers! 🧡🖤 #ibtigerpride

Our Preschool End-of-the-Year Celebration was filled with smiles, excitement, and special memories. We loved welcoming our preschool families into the building to celebrate all of the growth, learning, and fun from this school year. A huge thank you to our preschool teachers for creating such a wonderful event for our students and families. We are so proud of our preschoolers and all they have accomplished this year! 🎉💛

Calling all girls entering 3rd–8th grade for the 2026–2027 school year! Join the IBHS Girls Basketball team and coaches for four days of skill-building, teamwork, competition, and FUN at the Illini Bluffs Elementary School Gym!

📅 June 1st–4th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Illini Bluffs ES Gym

Participants will work on basketball fundamentals, improve their skills, build confidence, and have a great time learning from our Lady Tigers program! 🧡🖤

💲Cost: $50 per player
👕 Registration and payment must be completed by May 25th to guarantee a camp t-shirt.

Be sure to scan the QR code or click the registration link on the flyer to sign up! We can’t wait to see our future Lady Tigers on the court this summer! 🐅🏀

⚾ Workout Wednesday was a hit with our 3rd graders today! Students worked hard while practicing important skills such as swinging a bat, hand-eye coordination, proper stance, taking turns, and following directions , all while staying active and having fun! We love seeing our students build teamwork, confidence, and healthy habits through movement and play. Great job, Mr Bricker and 3rd grade!

The IBHS jazz band, choir, and concert band sounded FANTASTIC tonight at their concert! Our students and directors are so talented! Great job tonight! Congratulations to seniors Anna Crall and Carson Becker who were recognized tonight as well. Thank you for your contributions to the band and choir programs! #ibtigerpride

As part of Graduation practice today, the Class of 2026 walked the hallways of the elementary school, middle school, and high school. A big thank you the students, teachers, and administrators for taking time out of their busy day to line the halls, make signs, and congratulate the seniors! #ibtigerpride