Governor Pritzker has extended the statewide stay-at-home order (including the mandatory school closures) until the end of April. Remote learning days are to be utilized for the duration of this closure. During this time, our focus will be on 5 areas: Communication Connection Care Compassion Comfort Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)... READ MORE >
If you would like school meals this second week of the statewide school closure, please fill out the following link no later than 9:00 AM on Monday, 3/23/2020 or call your child's school. Week 2 Meal Signup READ MORE >
As you have heard by now, Governor Pritzker has issued a statewide “stay-at-home” order beginning tomorrow (Saturday, 3/21) until Tuesday (April 7) meant to keep the maximum number of people at home. During this time, Bunker Hill CUSD #8 will be focused on the following: 1) Keeping our Children Fed -- Meals will continue to be provided with only two drive-thru... READ MORE >
Good evening, Bunker Hill families: Today (Tuesday, March 17) was our first day of remote learning, and judging by all the shares on Facebook, it looks like we are making the most of it! Over the last two days, I cannot tell you how much kindness and support I have seen from the teachers, staff and community of #BHill8. We are sharing these on social... READ MORE >
Good afternoon, Bunker Hill 8 families: I recently attended a 2:00 teleconference call with ISBE State Superintendent Ayala, and more guidance regarding the Governor’s mandatory school closure was shared. While more was shared, more questions still remain unanswered. Please know that I will continue to keep you informed as we learn details. Just a... READ MORE >
Good evening, Bunker Hill families – This morning, the administrators and directors of Bunker Hill CUSD 8 met in order to finalize our Covid-19 emergency closure plan. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and patience as we work through this unprecedented public health crisis over the next couple of weeks. For now, here is how we will operate until further... READ MORE >
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE ALL SCHOOLS IN BUNKER HILL CUSD 8 ARE CLOSEDAs you probably have heard, Governor Pritzker has ordered a mandatory statewide school closure for all Illinois public and private schools until at least March 30th. Our district has been working hard this week to prepare for just such a contingency with e-learning and... READ MORE >
Attention Class of 2020 students and parents!Deadlines for yearbook are quickly approaching. We have asked that a kindergarten or baby picture be turned in by Wednesday, March 11th. Also, any "extracurricular" or "hobby" pictures that you would like to see featured in the book are due on that day. These can be hunting, fishing, racing, etc. We want to feature our... READ MORE >
Bunker Hill High School yearbooks are available to purchase online or in the office, but only until April 15, 2020! Be sure to order your yearbook today! CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR YEARBOOK! READ MORE >
Illinois Rural Change Agent Rebecca Wilkinson hosted the first of six meetings for teachers across Bunker Hill School District to share strategies for using technology to enhance instruction. These meetings are part of her initiative to help teachers maximize the impact of a new 1:1 technology program in her district. (as appeared in Teach Plus news blast) READ MORE >
Cheerleading Clinic Open to girls and boys Hosted by the Bunker Hill High School Cheerleaders For Pre-Kindergarten - 5th grade Thursday, February 6th, 2020 and Monday, February 10th, 2020 after school – 5pm With a final run thru and t-shirt pick up on Thursday, February 13th after school – 4pm The clinic will be at Wolf Ridge gym... READ MORE >
Parents of Bunker Hill CUSD #8, This is a reminder that the 2020 Illinois Parent Survey opened on Oct. 24, 2019. This survey takes less than ten minutes to complete. We value your opinion and feedback. Link for parents to take the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ READ MORE >
Hannah and Mady received 8th Night recognition at Monday's home game. Both girls have played together for the Lady Patriots since 2nd grade. Great job, girls! #BHill8 is proud of you! READ MORE >
Tuesday October 15th 3:30-5:00 Decorate halls Wednesday October 16th 12:45-3:00 Decorate floats Decorate halls ... READ MORE >
This Saturday (9/21) from 9:00 AM until before the BHHS Home Football game, the administrators and directors of Bunker Hill CUSD #8 will be washing cars at BHHS for free will donations to replenish the "Back to School" Bash fund for 2020. This event, massively successful, provided free haircuts, tennis shoes, school supplies, immunizations, physicals and more to... READ MORE >
Tomorrow (Tuesday, September 10th) is FAFSA Night! This annual event will be held in Room 22 at Bunker Hill High School. All 12th graders are encouraged to attend with their parents. For questions, please contact Mrs. Theresa Dissen at tdissen@bhcusd.org READ MORE >
The BHHS Cheerleaders will be hosting a cheer clinic for grades PK-5 on Tuesday, September 17 and Thursday, September 19 from 3:10-5:00 PM. Please visit this link for more information and sign-up form: Cheer Clinic Form READ MORE >
See above for the 2019 Bunker Hill Minutemen Football schedule! READ MORE >
Join us in wishing Trent Bertelsmann, junior at BHHS, good luck at the state track meet Thursday, May 23rd. Trent finished in 3rd place in the 110 high hurdles at the sectional track meet last Thursday but ran qualifying time to make it to the state meet at Eastern Illinois University! READ MORE >
Bunker Hill CUSD #8 was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the Illinois State Board of Education for the Advanced Placement Course Implementation grant. The funding opportunity, announced in late 2018, provided $500,000 to 10 school districts awarded competitively to encourage school districts to implement or expand Advanced Placement... READ MORE >
Bunker Hill CUSD #8 welcomed motivational speaker and life coach Tom Kress from Hi Esteem Coaching & Speaking to both of its schools last week as part of the district’s programming for the instruction of Erin’s Law. Mr. Kress, a survivor of sexual abuse, brought his program “Your POWER Project” to the students at both Wolf Ridge and Bunker Hill High... READ MORE >
Bunker Hill High School Social Studies teacher Mr. Doug Banwart was recently awarded a scholarship to attend Medal of Honor Legacy: Vietnam graduate teacher education program during the summer of 2019. The program is scheduled to take place at the Center for American Values in Pueblo, Colorado over 5 days this June. The scholarship Mr. Banwart received... READ MORE >
Students construct bridges during the high school Olympiad held on February 26. READ MORE >
The link between nutrition, physical activity, and learning is well documented. Healthy eating and activity patterns are essential for students to achieve their full academic potential, full physical, and mental growth, and lifelong health and well being. Healthy eating and physical activity, essential for a healthy weight, are also linked to reduced risk... READ MORE >