Our Easy Peasy LEMON Squeezy Staff Appreciation Event was a huge success. Our Lemonade Stand served fresh squeezed lemon shake-ups and a variety of Sno Kones. We appreciate all you do!
We hope you were able to enjoy the outdoors over the weekend.
BESD #53 is hosting walk-in interviews for custodian positions(sub custodians, seasonal sub custodians and 2nd shift anticipated custodian . No need to schedule an interview. Come to the District Office at 281 W. John Casey Road on Friday, April 21st from 12-3pm.
There is a drug take back and disposal day on Saturday, April 29th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Safely dispose of your unwanted or expired medications. See the flyer for details.
BESD53 has several custodian openings, including 2nd shift anticipated custodian, sub custodian, seasonal sub custodian. Interested applicants can apply at the following links:
https://www.applitrack.com/besd53/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Maintenance%2fCustodial
https://www.applitrack.com/besd53/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Substitute
Welcome Back!! We hope you enjoyed your break with family and friends.
We wanted to thank our employees BERRY much for a SMOOTH year with a delicious treat from C-Mac's Smoothies. Thank you to Corey McLaughlin for single handedly making 400 all fruit smoothies that everyone enjoyed! Please go to the Farmer's Market and support this local business!!
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
The Kankakee County Health Department is hosting an Adolescent Wellness Clinic for Adolescents (11-21 years old). This clinic is a comprehensive exam and during this clinic adolescents can have all routine immunizations, sports physical. Get ready for school next year and please share this flyer with all your students. All students that sign up for the wellness clinic will receive a Speedway Gift card.
BESD53 Families,
Out of an abundance of caution and the severe inclement weather forecasts, Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 will not be in normal attendance, tomorrow, March 3rd, 2023. Instead, we will be utilizing an E-Learning day. Please reference the information provided by your student's teacher.
The B53 Activity Bus has finally arrived! We have been waiting patiently since it was approved at the September Board Meeting. With room for 14 and a whole lot of gear, this Activity Bus is a great addition to our Transportation Fleet!
We brought the FUN on Fat Tuesday! Our staff enjoyed a Mardi Gras Parade as we delivered 420 Paczki's, tossed Mardi Gras beads and filled the halls with New Orleans jazz music. We loved seeing all the joy and excitement!
Thank you to Orland Park Bakery for the AMAZING Paczki's!!!
BUGC Cheer won 2nd place at the IESA STATE FINALS last night. All of their hard work and dedication paid off. They scored 89.1 and their routine was flawless. Great job girls!
Good Luck to our BUGC competitive cheerleading team as they compete at IESA State today. These girls hit the mat at 1:35pm! Go Tigers!
Love has many forms, Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate them all... We love being able to serve our community. Happy Valentine's Day from the B53 District Office.
The District Office enjoyed getting to judge the 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off! They had 9 entries which were all delicious but only 3 made the cut for a "Spoon".
1st place Carl Bradley
2nd place Leanne Shelley
3rd place Scott Austin
Honorable mention goes to Michael Yurkowski, Brigette Dowdy, Brad Shaul, Brenda Smith and Ed Cadle.
BESD53 Families,
Just a reminder that tomorrow is an early release day for students. We will be following Schedule A. Dismissal times are as follows:
Liberty - 10:30 a.m.
Shabbona and Upper Grade Center - 11:10 a.m.
LeVasseur and Shepard - 11:45 a.m.
Thank you!
BESD53 Families,
Please disregard the message you just received in regards to a Schedule B day. The alert was sent out by mistake. Tomorrow is a full attendance day for all students. Again, tomorrow January 20, 2023 is a FULL attendance day for all students, the alert was scheduled by mistake. Thank you.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is an early release day for students.
We will be following Schedule B. Dismissal times are as follows:
Liberty - 12:30 p.m.
Shabbona and Upper Grade Center - 1:10 p.m.
LeVasseur and Shepard - 1:45 p.m.
Thank you!
BESD 53 is putting a 2004 Chevy K2500 Pick-up Truck for Sealed Bid, with a minimum bid value of $2,500. All bids are due by December 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.
Further information can be found here: https://5il.co/1lz7q