Dear Members of the Bunker Hill CUSD #8 Staff, Parents/Guardians, and Community: First, I would like to congratulate everyone on a strong finish of the 2019-20 school year, and especially to our Senior Class of 2020! These last few months have certainly been challenging, and our students, staff and families continue to be in our thoughts as we continue to... 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 >
Bunker Hill CUSD #8 Staff Appreciation Week 2020 READ MORE >
Help us celebrate our AMAZING BHCUSD8 SCHOOL LUNCH HEROES this Friday, May 1st by dressing up like a superhero and writing thank-you messages for National School Lunch Hero Day. You can share a picture on social media with your costume and thank-you note/drawing with the #BH8MealsRock or email a special message.Our food service workers, along with our delivery... 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 >
The next round of Remote Learning material pickup will be this upcoming Monday, 4/27/2020 between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 PM at Wolf Ridge Car Line. This material pickup will be to obtain new “printed” learning materials for students currently unable to access online learning, as well as PK and 3rd grades. In addition, Google Chromebooks will be distributed to... READ MORE >
After the Governor's announcement last Friday regarding the mandatory suspension of in-person instruction for the remainder of the academic year, the question of BHHS Graduation for the Class of 2020 will be addressed in the near future. This week, administration will be meeting (virtually) with the Senior Class of 2020 in order to discuss viable alternative... READ MORE >
Bunker Hill CUSD #8 Public Posting Regarding April Board Meeting In light of Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order 2020-07, issued on March 16, 2020, the District will be temporarily changing the format of its Board of Education meetings, effective immediately. These format changes are consistent with Executive Order 2020-07 and CDC guidance. They are intended... READ MORE >
In order for families to access remote learning plans in one easy-to-locate site, the following links have been created for each building. Click each building link below and search by grade level (Wolf Ridge) and/or course (Bunker Hill High School). Links are below:Wolf Ridge: WolfRidgeLearningBunker Hill High School: BHHSPlans 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 >
We have received the following news from ISBE today regarding extra funding in the form of EBT benefits. These benefits will be distributed to our students who qualify for either free or reduced-price meals. (see below) ISBE is working with the Illinois Department of Human Services to implement the Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) that will provide extra funding to families... READ MORE >
As we begin the scheduled Spring Break, I’d like to update everyone on the status of Bunker Hill CUSD #8’s remote learning plan moving forward. First, there will be no assignments or activities posted online or expected next week (April 6-10). Please take a much well-deserved break! Upon return, the district staff will be utilizing a Remote... READ MORE >
Today is “Spread the Love” Day! Put a heart on your window for all to see. We will all become #hearthunters tomorrow to see how many we can find. Stop by Wolf Ridge to count our hearts. We ❤️ our Patriots! #BHill8 #PrincipalChallenge #ILSchoolsStepUp READ MORE >
Teachers and students will be able to take a break from their remote teaching and learning during our Spring Break, April 6th-10th. We are counting down the days until break with a special Virtual Spirit Week. Take pictures and share on your social media with the #BHill8 or send to sronen@bhcusd.org. We are making plans to distribute new materials for remote... 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 >
Good afternoon, Bunker Hill families -- As today is "thank you Thursday" in our district, I'd like to take this opportunity to express my personal gratitude to you, the Bunker Hill community, for your support during these past 2 weeks. These are absolutely unprecedented times, and we need everyone in our community banded together. We all know that schools are... READ MORE >
At its regularly-scheduled March Board of Education meeting, the Bunker Hill CUSD #8 Board of Education officially approved the 2020-2021 school calendar. To access this calendar for planning, please click this link:20-21Calendar READ MORE >
Dear Bunker Hill Families – As you know, we face an unprecedented public health crisis as a community. Nearly two weeks ago, Governor Pritzker issued an Executive Order mandating the statewide closure of all K-12 schools initially until March 30, but then extended it to April 7, 2020. During this time, our district has rapidly adapted to these challenges... READ MORE >
Beginning with the April 16 meeting, the Bunker Hill CUSD #8 Board of Education will be attending its board meetings remotely. The meetings will now be held at the Administration Office at 504 E. Warren Street and all members will be attending via teleconference call or videoconferencing. Board President Lacey Wieseman and Superintendent Todd Dugan will be... 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... 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 >
Bunker Hill CUSD #8 believes the health, safety, and well-being of our students and staff are our top priorities. The Bunker Hill CUSD 8 Pandemic Planning Committee, convened on Tuesday, March 10, and along with guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health, established the following protocols for dealing with the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19): ... READ MORE >
What you need to know about Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Fact SheetWhat to do if you are sick What You Should DoStop the spread of germs Stop the Spread READ MORE >
Meeting Notice The regular January School Board meeting for Bunker Hill CUSD #8 has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 16th at 7:00 PM, preceded by a Building & Grounds Committee meeting at 6:15 PM. READ MORE >
Make sure to stop by the Bunker Hill CUSD #8 Administration Office between the hours of 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM tomorrow (Wednesday, October 30) for trick-or-treating! READ MORE >
What a great day! We stepped back into 1950! It was great to see the students participating! Thank you for your support! Wednesday will be 1960 and we can't wait to see allof you hippies! Here are a few pictures from today, READ MORE >
I know it is short notice but I hope that the Wolf Ridge students will dress up. I am very sorry that I am late getting this out. We are celebrating National School Lunch Week by dressing up according to a few decades (see the line up below). The Cafeteria Team and Monitors will be kicking up our heels and having a blast! READ MORE >
Four years ago, the Bunker Hill Educational Foundation launched our a highly successful program, “Adopt-A-Classroom.” The Foundation has raised over $20,000 which has been spent directly in the classroom. This program will be open for Pre-K to 8, Art, Band and PE classrooms. Any business, association, club or family may adopt a classroom to assist our teachers. All... READ MORE >
Stop by our booth! We have Butcher Block cutting boards and planter boxes made by the shop class at the high school. They are for sale to help the class earn money for new tools!We have the $100 Scarecrow (he has $100 worth of scratch offs)! Stop by and get your raffle ticket! $1.00 per ticket gets you a chance We also have information for the National School Lunch... READ MORE >
Stop by the Cafeteria booth at the Fall Fest and take a chance on a chance to win him! Tickets are $1.00 per ticket, for your chance to win!.Must be 18 years or older to purchase tickets and win. You do not need to be present to win.The winning ticket will be drawn Saturday night and the winner will be notified!!Good luck and thank you for supporting the cafeteria. READ MORE >
Banana splits for breakfast? Why not? They are easy to make and the students loved them. Start with a whole banana sliced into quarters. Top the banana with some vanilla yogurt, blueberries, strawberries, granola, a few dark chocolate chips and of course some sprinkles. Delicious! You could use Greek yogurt also. It was a great way to start the school day. 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 >
Welcome back! The Cafeteria Tean was so excited to see all of the students! Here's to another GREAT year! READ MORE >
Now Online: The 2019-2020 applications for Free and Reduced Meals is available for download at this link: https://5il.co/92b7 READ MORE >
What an AWESOME parade! Don't forget to fill out the 2019/2020 National School Lunch Program application! READ MORE >
Have a great summer, we will miss you all! We love our students and can't wait to see you! READ MORE >
When you come into your office first thing in the morning and this is what you see!! We ❤ our students! #greatday 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 >
This month’s team member that we are highlighting is KariKahl, Part Time Cook Wolf Ridge/Bunker Hill High School. Karihas worked for the district for three years now. Kari saysthe favorite part of her job is the girls she works with andher least favorite is the hair net (because she forgets to takeit off when she leaves).Kari enjoys riding four wheelers, camping,... 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 >