Wolf Ridge Patriots, Welcome back from winter break! We are eager to get back to our school routines and work to make 2020 the best year yet. Please read the January Wolf Ridge Newsletter for updates on upcoming events. READ MORE >

This week, we will be celebrating all of the reasons why we love Wolf Ridge Education Center. Students and staff will also have fun dressing-up throughout the week. On Friday, we are going to raise funds for Australia by asking for a $1.00 donation to wear a hat. READ MORE >

Parents/Guardians, Please use the link below to complete the 5 Essentials Survey for our school. We value your feedback and use it to help us continue to be better at Wolf Ridge Education Center. Link for parents to take the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ READ MORE >

Students caught displaying great character traits throughout the month are celebrated at Wolf Ridge. We have a monthly Character Assembly where students learn more about specific character traits, get drawn for special prizes and are reminded that we are all part of the same Wolf Ridge Team. Go Patriots! Recently, students love getting the opportunity to choose... READ MORE >

You are invited to join us for our K-2 Music Program on December 20th at 11:30am in the Wolf Ridge Gymnasium. READ MORE >

Wolf Ridge will collect funds from these fun dress-up days for local charities during the week of December 16th-20th. We are also collecting canned foods for donation until this Wednesday, December 4th. We are honored to be able to give back during this holiday season. READ MORE >

Tryouts for the Wolf Ridge Girls' Volleyball team will be December 3rd 3:30-5:00 PM and December 4th 3:15-4:45 PM at Wolf Ridge. There will be an open gym on Monday, December 2nd 3:30-5:00. Current physical on file is required. 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 >

Students and staff participated in a Flag Raising Ceremony on Friday. Veterans were also treated to breakfast and showered with signs and thank-you cards made by students. We invite all Veterans and a guest to join us on Wednesday for a FREE Chili Dinner from 4:30-6:30 in the Wolf Ridge Cafeteria. While we are privileged to be able to do these things to honor our... READ MORE >

Please read the November Wolf Ridge Newsletter. It was emailed to all families. It was also posted on Facebook. We hope to keep you better informed! READ MORE >

Fundraiser items will be ready for pick up tomorrow, November 4th. Please plan to pick up your items anytime on Monday after school until 6:00pm. Many of the items will need to be refrigerated so timely pickup is important. READ MORE >

Wolf Ridge will participate in dress-up days next week and take the Red Ribbon Pledge. We will learn about staying safe! Students will learn about how to stay safe when walking or riding their bike home from school. We will also learn about the dangers of drugs and how to say, “No!” Each morning, students will get a different message about safety. Students in... READ MORE >

The Wolf Ridge PFK will host a Fall Family Fun Night on October 25th from 6:00-8:00pm for all Wolf Ridge families. This free event will encourage families to play various board and yard games together. We will also have both pumpkins and cookies to decorate. Weather pending, families will be able to roast hotdogs and marshmallows over an open fire. Please plan... READ MORE >

Do you use Shutterfly for your holiday cards, calendars and photo accessories? If so, consider purchasing through our Wolf Ridge Storefront Link. Using this link prior to making your purchase will allow our school to benefit from the purchases you would be making anyways. Our site link is copied in the comments. Check out all they have to offer and use the link... READ MORE >

Wolf Ridge staff and students participated in a fire drill this morning, October 9th. Both the Bunker Hill Ambulance and Fire Department shared safety tips with students and allowed them to explore their trucks. Students will be coming home today with a safety booklet from the fire department. Please review your family’s escape plan and the safety information from... READ MORE >

Wolf Ridge teachers are happy to meet with you to discuss your child’s progress and ways you can help them at home during our Parent Teacher Conferences. Conferences will take place Tuesday and Thursday (October 8th and 10th) evening from 4-7:30. Please contact your child’s teacher to set up a meeting time if in K-5. Junior High teachers will be available on a... 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 >

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 >

Wolf Ridge will have school pictures on Friday, September 20th. School pictures will be taken for students in grades PreK-7th grade. We will also take Fall Sports Pictures on this day for all junior high students (including 8th grade students) participating on those teams. We will pass out picture forms that can be filled out and returned prior to this day. READ MORE >

One of our amazing students, Heidi Kahl in fourth grade, is starting a special project titled "Waste No Wax". Her goal is to collect any broken or unwanted crayons from our school in an effort to recycle them. She has provided each teacher in grades K-5 with a can to collect the crayons. The art room will also have a can for upper grade teachers or anyone else... READ MORE >

We are excited to welcome our preschool students to class for their first day of school on Monday, August 19th. We have now opened a third section of PreK so that we can serve even more students. Both preschool teachers, Ms. Amy Goebel and Mrs. Stephanie Heiens, are excited to work with our Bunker Hill families to make it a wonderful year. While new to our... READ MORE >

Wolf Ridge staff and students are back in action! We had an amazing first week of school. Everyone is getting back into their school routines. Please remember that pick up and drop off takes place on the side of the building in our car line. Busses are only allowed in the front entry. PreK students will begin classes on Monday, August 19th. Parents picking up... READ MORE >

Attention all #BHill8 families with 3 and 4-year olds: Please see the above information regarding upcoming opportunity for free Preschool screening at Wolf Ridge next week! READ MORE >

Is your little one registered and ready to begin Kindergarten?Is your child NEW to the district?If so, you and your child are invited to attend our Kindergarten Kickoff and New Student Orientation. This hour-long session will enhance the success of a great start to the 2019-2020 school year. An informational night that will cover any questions associated with... READ MORE >

Dear Wolf Ridge Families, I am excited to begin another school year with you all at Wolf Ridge Education Center! Throughout last year, I was honored to be able to work alongside the dedicated staff we have at Wolf Ridge and get to know the amazing students, families and community members that make our school successful. I am looking forward to this new school... READ MORE >

Tryouts for the Wolf Ridge Jr. High Boys' Baseball team 2019 season will be held on Monday, August 5th and Tuesday, August 6th from 3:30 to 5:00 PM. Tryouts will be held at the High School Baseball Field.All students wishing to try out will need a current physical on file.Wear baseball attire to tryouts: T-shirts, hats, baseball pants or athletic pants [no shorts... READ MORE >

Calling all girls entering grades 6th-8th at Bunker Hill #8! Softball tryouts will be held next Monday and Tuesday (July 29 and 30) at Bunker Hill High School Softball Field from 4-5:30 PM. Girls will need a valid sports physical. READ MORE >

Wold Ridge 2nd graders received the books the 7th grade wrote and illustrated just for them. Way to go 7th grade! Thanks to PFK for the donation that makes this project possible every year. READ MORE >

Wolf Ridge students in 4th grade are counting down the days by popping balloons each day. Inside each balloon is a fun learning activity or surprise for the students. We have many great activities planned to finish our year. The Wolf Ridge Junior High Awards Banquet will be on Thursday, August 23rd at 2:00. We will have a Kindergarten Farewell Celebration on... READ MORE >

Please mark these important dates on your calendar. The last day of school will be May 29th. All school days will be regular 3:10p.m. dismissals, except for the last two days (May 28th and 29th). We are looking forward to a great last few weeks of school! READ MORE >

Next Wednesday, May 22 at 5:00 PM in the Wolf Ridge Library will be a parent/player informational meeting regarding the upcoming Jr. High Girls' Softball season. This is an informational meeting, and if you have any questions please contact Mr. Doug Dey ddey@bhcusd.org READ MORE >

BHHS Trap Team is amidst its 3rd season. Established in 2017, we have grown to a team of 24 students from Bunker Hill grades 6-12. In 2018, 531 students participated in the Illinois State High School Clay Target League. Participation increased to 794 in 2019. BHHS Trap Team added a skeet team this year which is the first year skeet has been offered through the... READ MORE >

A special congratulations goes out to Jaydon Hausman. During the May 3rd sectionals, Jaydon qualified for state in all four of his events which were the 200m, 400m, Long Jump, and the 4x200. Great work Jaydon! READ MORE >

On May 3rd the Jr. High track team competed in sectionals against 12 other schools. The 8th grade boys received the most team points earning the title Sectional Champions! The 7th grade boys finished in second place. Good luck at State this weekend! Sectional Champions and State QualifiersRicky Woods - Hurdles, 200m, 4 x 200Kade Throne - High Jump, 4 x 200Kyler... READ MORE >

Mark your calendars for next Thursday evening (May 16) at 6:00 pm for a special event at Bunker Hill High School! The entire community is invited for the unveiling of the new gym mats purchased with the AASA "Leaders Matter" contest money. In addition to getting the first chance to view the new mats, watch the faculty and staff of Wolf Ridge versus faculty and... READ MORE >

Sign your child up for our electrifying STEM summer camp June 17-21 at Wolf Ridge Elementary! Just go to FlintSTEMcamps.com/find-a-camp, enter your zip code and enroll. At Flint Stem Camps, students get their hands on high-end virtual reality systems, 3-D printers, drones and more. Because the future is happening now! READ MORE >

Our 5th, 6th and 7th grade students, along with several plus-one adults, traveled to Staunton Jr/Sr High today for their 8th annual 5k challenge. Our students have been training to build endurance in PE to prepare for this race. We are so proud of our students for completing the 5K challenge and reaching their goals. We even had some students earn medals! There... READ MORE >

On Thursday, March 14 the seventh grade students at Wolf Ridge had a Science Fair. Students have been working on these projects throughout the year and finally got to show off their hard work to families and other students. 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 >

Last night the Lady Patriots Volleyball team ended their season in a match against 1st seeded Carrollton. They have had a great season, and we thank them for their efforts. READ MORE >

Congratulations to the February Patriots of the Month. They are:Logan Helling, Will Manar, Jadon Frith, DJ Scott, James Cathorall, Addelynn Bostick, Olivia Hammons, Braydon Sherer, Julia Weller, Maria Jarden, Sofia Ramirez, Alexander Sanders, Candra Dobyns, AmmaSophia Conway, Ellie Huebner, Izzy Bratten, Haidyn Dobyns, and Jaydon Wade. READ MORE >

Last night the Lady Patriots defeated Jerseyville St. Francis in 2 sets (25-22 and 25-8). Kill leaders were Kaylee Richert 7, Katy Meyers 3, and Tracy Scroggins 3. Aces were Lauren Lenihan 5 and Tracy Scroggins 4. Service points were Lauren Lenihan 9, Kendall Meisenheimer 7, and Kylee Crutchley 7. Assists were Julianna Scroggins with 10. Tomorrow they will... READ MORE >

The Wolf Ridge Parents for Kids group recently donated $1,500 to Wolf Ridge in order to help defray the costs associated with an upcoming swing-set purchase for the students of Wolf Ridge. The donation was made at the February regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education. The check was presented to Wolf Ridge Principal Shonda Ronen to assist... READ MORE >

7th and 8th grade students competed at the junior high Olympiad on Monday, February 25. READ MORE >

A big thank you to Diane Rench for designing cafeteria shirts and decorations themed for Thursday night’s “Dr. Seuss’ Around the World Adventure”! The students are very excited! READ MORE >

This month’s team member that we are highlighting is Diane Rench. Diane has been a team member for six years. Her favorite part of her job is when the kids like the food that she cooks. Diane works hard trying to get the kids to try the foods that are served when the kids are hesitant to do so. Diane enjoys crafting and spending time with her family and... READ MORE >

Ms. Brown's class won the golden spatula!! This class always uses their manners and always know what their choice will be for lunch. This helps keep the lunch line moving quickly! We appreciate every one of them! READ MORE >

Ms. Rull's second grade class enjoyed a presentation from school nurse, Christy Scott. Mrs. Scott taught the students how to take care of themselves. The students learned a lot and enjoyed the time with Mrs. Scott. READ MORE >

We celebrated the 100th day!!!! READ MORE >

All staff in the School District is encouraged to model healthful eating and physical activity as a valuable part of daily life. To meet this goal, the School District adopts this school wellness policy with the commitments to nutrition, nutrition education, physical activity, and other school based activities that support student and staff... 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 >