Did you know that Bunker Hill CUSD #8 offers an anonymous safety tip platform? Email, Call or Text options available. Easily report: students in crisis, threats of violence, weapons in school, bullying, planned fights, and other urgent situations. READ MORE >
We will honor the Bunker Hill High School Class of 2022 during the graduation ceremony on Friday, May 13th at 7:00 in the BHHS Gymnasium. We hope that you will join us in celebrating the many accomplishments of the students in this year's graduating class. READ MORE >
Congratulations to Adam Cummings! He is the winner of the jelly bean guessing game. His guess was 343 and there were 333. He is the recipient of gift cards from VDI, Short Stop and Sage House. Congratulations Adam! READ MORE >
The HS Baseball and Softball games for tonight have both been canceled. The softball game has tentatively been rescheduled for tomorrow morning at 10:00am at Metro-East Lutheran High School. Players should be at BHHS at 8:30am and the bus will leave at 8:45am. READ MORE >
The Bunker Hill High School FFA Chapter recently celebrated FFA week. As usual, our students and teachers brought in their favorite tractors! READ MORE >
The "Got Your Six" Support Dogs visited BHHS and the Careers class this morning! Sawyer is trained to offer comfort to individuals in a variety of settings, including nursing homes, hospitals, schools, court houses, etc. BHHS hopes that Sawyer will make routine visits to our school district, offering our school community "unconditional positivity." READ MORE >
Mr. Banwart's current and future AP Gov't./Macro/Euro students went on a 2-day field trip on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. They traveled to the State Capitol in Springfield, where they met IL Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Speaker Chris Welch, the State Budget Director, and member of the IL Dept. of Revenue while being led by Andy Manar and getting a... READ MORE >
During halftime of last night's boys' basketball game, Theresa Owen was honored for 20 years of service as our BHHS cheer coach. Throughout those years, Theresa was assisted by several great assistant coaches. They include: Teresa Mullink, Debra (Tudor) Rhodes, Trishia Heflin, Elora McLaughlin, Tiffani Scheldt and Lea Hines. Theresa has coached over 75... READ MORE >
Congrats to the Bunker Hill High School Illinois State Scholars! From Left to Right: Lydia Yates, Kyla Thyer, Drake Scroggins, Juliene Lefler, Karli Yotter, Laney Bazzell READ MORE >
Hawthorne Animal Hospital is collaborating with BHHS students and providing the opportunity to work and explore the career options available to them. The program is designed to help prepare individuals for a career as a licensed veterinary technician by helping develop skills in areas including: animal handling and nursing, diagnostic labs,... READ MORE >
After three straight wins, the Bunker Hill Minutemen earned 3rd place at the Carlinville Holiday Tournament! 🏀 🎉 🏆 This video shows the last few seconds of tonight’s game where Bunker Hill defeated Wood River 50-44. The Minutemen’s defense was on fire! 🔥 Grant Burch also broke the tournament 3-point record with 17 just beating the record set by former Bunker Hill... READ MORE >
The theme for the month of December at BHHS is the "Gift of Giving." Mrs. McElroy's Spanish classes participated in a food drive and donated over 400 items to the Bunker Hill food pantry. Thank you for your efforts! READ MORE >
4-H delivered a Thankful Basket to the High School in appreciation for all staff members. READ MORE >
The high school drama club will be performing Get Your Act Together this Friday and Saturday at 7pm right here at BHHS. Hope to see everyone there! READ MORE >
Billie Hester came in to talk to the English 1 classes about his experiences as a veteran. This is a lead-up activity to honoring our veterans on Veterans Day, November 11th. READ MORE >
Project Lead the Way Medical Detectives. Students learned the difference between viruses and bacteria. Here they are plating their bacteria and placing 3 different antibacterial discs to see which one will clear the bacteria. READ MORE >
Bunker Hill High School and BSA Scouts and Cubs invite all area veterans and family members to attend the Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 2:00 pm, at Bunker Hill High School. Our student body will be honoring past veterans and active military members who have served so faithfully to defend our country and preserve our freedom. As a... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Makenna Wilkinson on earning All Tournament honors in both the Morrisonville Volleyball Tournament, and the Macoupin County Volleyball Tournament. Way to represent BHHS! READ MORE >
State Tooper Josh Korando visited our Drivers Education classes today. He brought with him a truck that was involved in a texting and driving accident, called Lacy's Last Text." Students from the high school went out to see the powerful display. Trooper Korando also had a presentation inside the classroom for the classes. READ MORE >
The volleyball game that was to be played on Friday, September 3rd has been rescheduled . It will now be played on Tuesday, September 28th at Maryville Christian High School. READ MORE >
The week 2 Staunton/Bunker Hill Football game VS Litchfield on Saturday, September 4th has been cancelled. In its place, there will be a Gatorade Scrimmage at Staunton High School on Friday, September 3rd from 6:00-8:00. Hope to see you there! READ MORE >
Attention Potential BHHS Student Golfers! A parent meeting will be held at the Timberlakes Golf Course on Monday, August 9th at 5:30 pm. At the meeting, Coach Geringer will collect paperwork, physicals, sports fees, and will provide additional information. Please email Coach Geringer at egeringer@stauntonschools.org for questions. READ MORE >
Good Afternoon Minutemen and Minutemaids! For those student-athletes interested in competing in the fall sports of volleyball, football, boys’ soccer, boys’ and girls’ golf, and boys’ and girls’ cross country, please contact the coach listed below. Summer workouts have or will be starting soon. Official tryouts/practices for each sport is scheduled to begin... READ MORE >
BHHS volleyball tryouts will begin on August 9th from 6pm-7:30pm at the high school gym. Students must have a current physical and proof of insurance in order to participate in tryouts. Please plan to bring your current physical and proof of insurance to either Coach Burnet or the high school office prior to August 9th. Go Minutemaids! READ MORE >
Current 5th grade students that registered for summer learning, along with other junior high students that registered, will be attending summer learning camp at BHHS. Ms. Kay McElroy will be teaching our junior high group of students. 9th-12th grade students will be in separate groups depending on the day of the week learning skills in ELA and Math. The start... READ MORE >
The Bunker Hill School District is proud to announce that Mrs. Sara Burnet is a featured recipient of the IHSA/Country Financial Teacher Spotlight program! Way to go Mrs. Burnet! Please click on the following link for a full article.https://www.ihsa.org/News-Medi... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Dakota Saragusa and Kyle Mullink! Both students qualified to participate at the recent Bass Fishing Sectional competition, representing Bunker Hill High School. The team finished 8th out of 26 teams and were very close to qualifying for state competition. READ MORE >
Thank you to our BHHS Pep Band for sharing their musical talents each week. Please click on the link below to hear "Take On Me." READ MORE >
Congrats to Andrew Gombos, Robbi Ostendorf, Brandie Crader, and Sadie Burjes as Silver Medallion Award Winners! Please click on the link to view the presentation.https://telegraph.secondstreet... READ MORE >
Attention Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2021! Attached is a flyer with all of the information for high school graduation. In case of rain on May 14th, we have a rain date of May 28th. Thank you and let me know for questions!... READ MORE >
Here is our BHHS band playing the classic 80's song--867-5309 (Jenny). Enjoy! READ MORE >
Enjoy our BHHS Pep Band with "Feel It Still!" READ MORE >
Great job BHHS Pep Band! READ MORE >
In the final minute of the last boys' basketball game of the season, Devon scored, giving him 1001 points for his career! BHHS is very proud! READ MORE >
Check out our BHHS band performing "Seven Nation Army!" READ MORE >
For our drama production this school year, we will be periodically sharing the skits virtually. Here are "Lauren in Science Class" and "Name Game." Enjoy!https://mail.google.com/mail/u...https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
Check out the BHHS band performing "Crazy Train." READ MORE >
Our BHHS band and "Bad Guy." Enjoy! READ MORE >
Our BHHS Pep Band performing "Hand Clap." Enjoy! READ MORE >
Congratulations to Andrew Gombos and Aaron Davis (not pictured) for pursuing the EMT certification at Lewis & Clark Community College. This was made financially possible through a donation from the Alton Memorial Health Foundation Grant. Great job Andrew and Aaron! READ MORE >
Love is in the air at BHHS! Our student council sponsored a Valentine's Day classroom door decorating contest this past week. Our winning classroom door goes to Mrs. Wilkinson. READ MORE >
Mr. Banwart was honored at the January school board meeting for earning the title of “National Board Certified Teacher” and “Master Teacher.” At the meeting, Mr. Banwart humbly gave recognition to the Bunker Hill school community for supporting him in his efforts. He also mentioned how thankful he was to be a part of such a great community. Congratulations Mr.... READ MORE >
Here is another talented band student, Lydia Yates, playing a Christmas song. Thank you! READ MORE >
Here are Ruth Gibson and Reese Wilkinson to brighten our day! Thank you! READ MORE >
We have two students (Dillon Guess and Ethan Heiens) spreading some Christmas cheer with their musical talents. Thank you guys! READ MORE >
BHHS would like to wish all of our students a very Merry Christmas. Each student in grade 8-12 should be receiving a Christmas card signed by all of our staff, along with a $5.00 coupon to Village Drive In. BHHS would like to thank the organization Everybody Plays for their generous donation of the coupons for our students. We look forward to seeing all of you... READ MORE >
During the next three weeks of remote learning, please know that there are many levels of support and services available to students, parents and families. Please book mark this below site or visit Help During Remote Learning and look for the above "Request for Services" button. This request is for families that are requiring the following during Remote... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Kendall Meisenheimer, November Female Athlete of the Month for the Southwestern/BHHS cross country team! Please click on the following link for more details about her accomplishments. https://m.riverbender.com/arti... READ MORE >
This past week, BHHS honored our veterans in several ways. Thank you to our students, faculty, and staff for making this possible! Please click on the links below to view our band playing a tribute to our veterans and BHHS Senior and Pvt. Andrew Gombos giving a keynote speech. READ MORE >
Bunker Hill High School students, guardians and friends,This year brings some interesting challenges to creating a yearbook. So I'm asking for your help. Please share photos! The 2020-2021 yearbook will be "profile" style with a section devoted to each student. Your photos will help me create that profile. Share photos of sports, hobbies, or simply favorites from... READ MORE >
Just a reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL in session tomorrow, November 3rd because of the Election Day holiday. READ MORE >
The BHHS band gives our school community a special song for Halloween. As always, our band is among the very best! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-SDSUEPreA&authuser=0 READ MORE >
Picture retake day for 8th-12th grade will be Monday, November 9th beginning at 8:30 am. Picture order forms may be picked up in the High School office, or you can go to mylifetouch.com and enter Picture Day ID: EVTNKZQ3P to order online. READ MORE >
Jostens will be at the High School this Thursday, October 22nd to meet with Sophomores during their study skills to distribute class ring order packets and to meet with Seniors during their study skills to distribute graduation packets. Jostens will be back at the High School next Wednesday, October 28th to pick up student orders. READ MORE >
Bunker Hill #8 Parents/Families – I am pleased to report a couple of items with you this morning: 1) Last night, at the Special Board meeting, the BH 8 Board of Education voted to move forward with the final phase of our Roadmap to Restart plan. As a result, all BHHS students in grades 9-12 will return to school 5 days/week beginning Tuesday, October 13,... READ MORE >
Just a reminder of the adjusted schedule for next week, October 5th-9th. Since we do not have school on Friday, October 9th, we will not have a remote only Wednesday. Our students who normally attend on Monday and Tuesday will attend in person as usual on those days and our students who normally attend on Thursday and Friday will attend on Wednesday and Thursday... READ MORE >
Mr. Slover called his AP Biology students in for an interesting lab today during remote Wednesday. His students studied animal behavior by providing earthworms with multiple habitats to choose. They also applied a statistical chi-square test to determine if their hypothetical outcomes were due to chance or if the worms did indeed choose their preferred... READ MORE >
Our welding classes participated in an in-person project today during remote Wednesday. Mr. Young stated that an in-person, hands-on experience is so valuable when preparing his students for a career in the trades. Thank you to those students participating! READ MORE >
Congratulations to Logan Santel!https://www.riverbender.com/ar... READ MORE >
BHHS Picture Days: Pictures for students in grades 8-12 who are on the Gold Team will be this Friday, 9/25. Remote only students will have their pictures taken from 2:30-4:30 this Friday, 9/25. Pictures for students who are on the Blue Team will be on Monday, 9/28. Picture order forms may be picked up in the High School office, or you can go to mylifetouch.com... READ MORE >
ATTENTION SENIORS:A reminder to come to school on Wednesday September 23 to take the mandated SAT test for graduation. Please check your Class of 2021 Google Classroom for more details. READ MORE >
Just a reminder that students in grades 9-12 will be returning in person using a hybrid model beginning on Monday, September 14th. The specifics of the plan are outlined in the attached flyer. For blended families, or for families who have students who attend Wolf Ridge on certain days, please contact the high school office to request a change in attendance days. READ MORE >
Dear Minutemen and Minutemaid Families, It is with great excitement to finally welcome you back to the 2020-2021 school year at Bunker Hill High School! Speaking for all of the BHHS family, we have missed our students and look forward to once again providing an engaging, collaborative, and positive learning environment for all. We also look forward to... READ MORE >
We are excited to be able to honor the Bunker Hill High School Senior Class of 2020 on Friday, August 7th at 7:00pm. The ceremony will be held outdoors on the BHHS Football Field. Each graduate will be allowed to invite up to five guests. Guests are asked to bring their own lawn chair. We will have painted lines for chairs so families are seated next to one... READ MORE >
Online registration will be open on Monday, July 20th. An email from noreply@teacherease.com will contain needed credentials and link on this date. Parents will need to login to their Teacher Ease Account to access online registration. If you need help with logging in, please contact Mrs. Bethany Spickerman at 618-585-3116. You must sign in under a parent or... READ MORE >
Please take the time to watch the BHCUSD8 Final Art Show & Goodbye Video produced by Ms. Michalski. It highlights our students' artistic and creative talents, while also blending in heartfelt messages and goodbyes from our BHCUSD8 staff. While not the way we wanted to end our year, we all should be proud of our efforts to help support one another. We are a... READ MORE >
#BHill8 is proud to present this Senior Slideshow today (5/15) at this hour (7:00 PM) to honor our graduating Senior class. Hold your heads high with pride, Class of 2020! We are proud of you, and please know that You Are Not Forgotten! https://youtu.be/UdkRHNSZ9w0 READ MORE >
Please see the above flyer for details on this upcoming Monday, May 11th distribution of learning materials and students' personal belongings. READ MORE >
After much consideration, and after extensive consultation with the Senior Class of 2020 and the Macoupin County Public Health Department, Bunker Hill CUSD #8 has decided to postpone graduation ceremonies scheduled for next month. This was not a decision made either lightly, or in isolation. Due to the Governor’s Executive Order 2020-31, which extended the... READ MORE >
Please see the above graphic regarding upcoming pick up of remote learning materials, as well as the schedule for distribution of student belongings. Stay healthy! #BHill8 READ MORE >
On Friday (4/17/2020) night, #BHill8 High School will turn on their lights for #LightsForTheFight to show support for the class of 2020 Senior class as well as for all the healthcare workers, first responders, & all other essential workers on the frontlines of the pandemic 20:20 (8:20 PM) 20 mins, 20 secs. Feel free to show your support by turning on porch lights... READ MORE >
Latest guidance from College Board regarding the 2020 Advanced Placement exams. This year, a single 45-minute open book exam taken from home.For more details, click: https://apcoronavirusupdates.c... READ MORE >
Tomorrow (Tuesday, 4/14) from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM will be the pickup day for more Remote Learning Materials. For details, please see the above flyer. READ MORE >
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 >