Upper Grade Center

State bound! 🏃‍♂️👟✨
Huge congratulations to these incredible track and field athletes who absolutely crushed it this past Saturday to officially qualify for the State Champions!
We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and grit. They will be heading to East Peoria this coming Friday and Saturday, May 22nd & 23rd, to compete against the best in the state!

Let’s go, Tigers! Bring Brody home the gold! 🏆🐅

BUGC Menu for May 25-29, 2026

BUGC Yearbooks will be distributed on Friday, May 22. We have extras that will be sold on a first come, first serve basis! They are $30. Payable by cash or check.

Smiles, laughter, and a little friendly competition made for the perfect BUGC Best Buddy Mini Golf outing! ⛳💚

Our kids had an amazing time making memories, cheering each other on, and enjoying a day full of fun and friendship. Seeing everyone connect, laugh, and shine together is what it’s all about!

The grand finale! 🎶✨
Come out tomorrow night for the very last Choir Concert of the school year! Our talented singers have worked so hard all year, and they are ready to put on an unforgettable final performance.
Where: BUGC Gym
When: Tomorrow Night! Tuesday, May 19th at 6pm
Bring your family, your friends, and your loud applause to celebrate these amazing students and wrap up a fantastic musical year. See you there! 🎤👋

BUGC Lunch menu for May 18-22, 2026

BUGC Menu for May 11-15, 2026.

BUGC Lunch menu for May 4-May 8, 2026

Lunch menu for April 27-May 1, 2026

Last few days to order yearbooks.
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/bourbonnaisuppergradecenter
We will have limited availability after the online orders close.

Ask your student to check lost and found at BUGC!

BUGC Yearbooks on sale now! Order now so you ensure you receive one!

BUGC Cheer Try out Information
7th Grade Students will ride bus 5 to Liberty for tryouts.

BUGC Lunch menu for April 20-24, 2026 🌎🌱🪻🌷

Congratulations to our Band, Orchestra, and Choir students who performed at IESA solo/ensemble contest on Saturday, April 11th. Together our students earned a total of 26 Superior ratings with 10 perfect scores and 7 excellent ratings. We had three students who were selected as “best of day” in their performing rooms. Kinley Collins (7th grade) and Noelle Fightmaster (8th grade) for best of day vocalists, and Cora King (8th grade) for best of day pianist. We are so proud of all of our performing students!

Attention 8th Grade Parents: Promotion Information

The BUGC Under the Sea Dance was held on Friday, April 10, 2026, for 7th and 8th-grade students at the Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center. Hosted by the Student Council, the evening transformed the school into an underwater escape for students to celebrate together. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THE DANCE A SUCCESS!

Spine Poetry from 8th Grade ELA teacher Mrs. Lane .

7th and 8th Grade Students at BUGC who completed a Success Plan for the 4th Quarter participated in an extra recess this past week. Also, students with 95% Attendance for the school year have the opportunity to pick tracks that are played during passing periods throughout April and May. Lastly, Advisory Groups who are exemplary in our BUGC RISE Principles were acknowledged.

Mr. Mathews' Advisory Group exemplified the Respect Principle. Mrs. Lane's Advisory Group received top honors for the Principle, Inspire Others while there was a three way tie between Mrs. Lane's, Mr. McConnell's and Mr. Bright's Advisory Groups for Self-Control. Mr. McConnell's Advisory Group received top honors for practicing the Principle, Equip Ourselves for Success. Our Tigers RISE together better!