Today, our fifth graders took an exciting step toward their future as they learned all about what to expect in middle school! They learned the many ways they’ll gain independence, and about the various classes offered. Students also went on a tour of the middle school, helping them visualize their new environment and ease any nerves about the transition. It was a fantastic experience to help our students feel confident and prepared for the next chapter of their educational journey!
Congratulations to our terrific tiger winners this week. The IBES staff is so proud of you for working so hard to show the terrific tiger traits each and every day. Keep up the hard work!
Did you know tomorrow is National Grilled Cheese Day? Miss Rosenbohm’s class gave it a try today! They were so brave and tried tomato soup as well. What a fun snack! #ibtigerpride
Today, we sent out important information to our district staff and families regarding the current budget challenges and our plans to address them. We appreciate the way our entire community is invested in the success of our district, and we want to ensure the community as a whole is informed.
Our goal is to ensure that Illini Bluffs remains strong, sustainable, and focused on our students—both now and in the years to come. That means we need the support of our entire community. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me directly at dalmasi@ib327.com.
Thank you for all you do for our students, schools, and community,
- Dimitri Almasi, Associate Superintendent
4-11-25 IB Family Communication link: https://5il.co/3dbew
The Timber Chapter of the National Honor Society would like to thank everyone who participated in our annual Spring Blood Drive with the American Red Cross last Thursday. We had 36 participants, and thanks to their efforts, we collected 29 units of blood.
Twelve IBHS students visited Union Operators Engineers Local 649 for a hands-on field trip! They explored careers in the trades and even got to operate heavy machinery. 👷♂️🚜 Huge thanks to Local 649 for the opportunity! #TigerPride #CTE #FutureOperators
Softball cancelled at Tremont today. Their field is unplayable
Softball today is now playing at Canton at 4:30
See the flyer to learn more about the Hollis Park Summer Camp program! It is run through the Hollis Park District but housed at Illini Bluff Elementary School. Click on the link for the registration form: https://5il.co/3cvl7
Please see the flyer for the dates and locations for the upcoming preschool screenings!
What a fantastic way to wrap up state testing week! Our hardworking 3rd-5th graders enjoyed a well-deserved ice cream party to celebrate their dedication and effort throughout testing. We are so proud of our students for giving it their all this week! Great job, Tigers! 🎉 #ibtigerpride
It's National School Librarian Day, and we would be remiss not to celebrate our FANTASTIC librarians. Mrs. Coulter and Mrs. Parker are an exceptional and integral part of every child's education at Illini Bluffs. We are so thankful to have such dedicated librarians at IB for our students! Thank you, Mrs. Coulter and Mrs. Parker, for all you do! #ibtigerpride
Congratulations to our readers of the month! Keep up the great work and your love for reading! #ibtigerpride
🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Evans’s kindergarten class for winning the March Tiger Tales Reading Program pizza party! 📚🍕
These hardworking students met their reading goals for the month and celebrated their achievement with a well-deserved pizza party, thanks to our amazing PTO for their financial support! Way to go, Tigers! 🐯
🎉Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🎉
We are incredibly grateful for our amazing paraprofessionals who support our students, teachers, and schools every single day. Whether working one-on-one with students, assisting in classrooms, or helping things run smoothly behind the scenes, their dedication and compassion make a lasting impact. Thank you for being an integral part of our Illini Bluffs team! #ibtigerpride
Please click on the following link to view the IBHS April parent newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C3eOhSfDHOUmGvy7YrH2c3QvuPlZAfDq/view?usp=sharing
Our 5th graders had an amazing opportunity today as they welcomed Meteorologist Szalavari from News 25 to IBES! 🌪️ Students got to learn about weather directly from the source and were captivated by the engaging presentation.
A big thank you to Meteorologist Szalavari for sharing your knowledge and passion for weather with our students! 🌟
Mrs. Alvey's first-grade class was hard at work in math today! The students practiced comparing numbers by using themselves as the model in number sentences. As part of their math warm-up, they worked through the problems together, building their number sense and collaboration skills. Great job, first graders! 👏🍎
The Illini Bluffs Spring Blood Drive sponsored by the NHS is April 3rd from 8am-1pm!
Sign up with this link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=ILLINI%20BLUFFS
🎉 Congratulations to our Illini Bluffs American Legion Essay Contest winners! 📝🏆
At IBMS, we are proud to recognize:
🥉 Aiden Stremmel
🥈 Alex Bleichner
🥇 Madi Hicks (Overall Middle School Winner!)
At IBHS Level Two, our winners are:
🥉 Jonah Bailey
🥈 Annabelle Parker
🥇 Miley Roberts
At IBHS Level Three, our winner is:
🥇 Hannah Thomas
We take great pride in partnering with American Legion Post #35 to provide students with meaningful opportunities to develop their writing and civic awareness. Way to go, Tigers! 🐯👏 #ibtigerpride
