Bureau Valley Junior High/Elementary

Ms. Haley's SEL class learned about conflict and communication today in class. The students challenged to complete a puzzle as a group with out talking or being able to see the picture of the puzzle

📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is Back!✨📚 We are excited to announce that the Scholastic Book Fair is returning once again for our students! This is always a favorite event and a wonderful opportunity to spark a love of reading. The Book Fair will also be open during our One School, One Book Night on March 16th from 6:30–8:00 PM. Be sure to stop by, browse the great selection of books, and support our school while building your home library. We can’t wait to see our families there for a fun evening celebrating reading together! 📖❤️

🎨🖌️ Junior High Art Show – Come Support Our Students!🖌️🎨 We are excited to share that this year’s Junior High Art Show will be held in DePue!Our talented students have worked incredibly hard to create some amazing pieces, and we are so proud of their creativity and dedication. Public viewing will be open from 12:00–1:00 PM and we would love for our families and community members to stop by and support our young artists. Come celebrate the hard work of our Junior High students and see their artwork on display. We hope to see you there! 🎉🎨

Students in Ms. Crabtree's class are studying gravitational pull. They did an activity to figure out how high they could jump on the moon and other planets in the solar system.

POST 2 of 2: A few weeks ago, we had the honor of recognizing our incredible 8th grade volleyball athletes for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to our program. 🏐

These young ladies have represented the Bureau Valley Storm with pride, sportsmanship, and heart. Their hard work in the gym, in the classroom, and as teammates has truly set the standard for those who will follow in their footsteps.

We are so proud of everything you have accomplished and the example you have set for our younger athletes. 💙⚡

Best of luck this Saturday in your regional opener — we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way. Let’s go, Storm! 🌪️

POST 1 of 2 : A few weeks ago, we had the honor of recognizing our incredible 8th grade volleyball athletes for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to our program. 🏐

These young ladies have represented the Bureau Valley Storm with pride, sportsmanship, and heart. Their hard work in the gym, in the classroom, and as teammates has truly set the standard for those who will follow in their footsteps.

We are so proud of everything you have accomplished and the example you have set for our younger athletes. 💙⚡

Best of luck this Saturday in your regional opener — we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way. Let’s go, Storm! 🌪️

🏐💙 **Good Luck, Storm!** ⚡

Best of luck to our 7th Grade Volleyball Team tonight as they compete in the Regional Semi-Finals!

📍 Wethersfield Elementary School
🕡 6:30 PM
🆚 Princeville

We are so proud of your hard work and determination this season. Play tough, play together, and represent Bureau Valley Storm with pride!

Let’s go, Storm! 💙⚡ #StormStrong

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ **Junior High Track is Almost Here!** 🌟

Our 7th and 8th grade boys and girls officially kicked things off with yesterday’s sign-up meeting, and we are excited to get the season underway!

📅 **First Practice:** March 16th
It’s time to lace up those shoes and get ready for a great spring season!

Here is the **2026 Junior High Track Schedule** for this upcoming spring:

We can’t wait to see our student-athletes represent the Bureau Valley Storm with hard work, dedication, and pride. Let’s make it a fantastic season! 💙⚡ #StormStrong

Many thanks to the Klosterman family for visiting Mrs. McComber's 3rd grade classroom in Manlius on Friday to give an educational and adorable presentation about their hog enterprise.

BV Manlius elementary students had some Olympic fun during Friday's STEM activities. Third graders learned curling, fourth graders created bob sleds and also learned curling, and fifth graders did skiing and curling! Great job BVE and many thanks to Mrs. Corwin for making STEM so much fun!

🎉📊 February i-Ready Winners 📊🎉 Congratulations to our February i-Ready Winners! These students showed outstanding effort, growth, and commitment to their learning. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication—keep it up! ⭐ 🏆 February i-Ready Winners: - Charlotte Davis -Makiya Abraham - Cal Marquis - Will Endress -Axel Barkley - Piper Landrus Way to go! Your perseverance and focus truly paid off! 💙

🎉 February Elementary Students of the Month 🎉 We are proud to recognize our February Elementary Students of the Month! These students were selected for demonstrating positive behavior, strong character, and a great attitude toward learning. We are so proud of you—keep up the amazing work! ⭐ Congratulations to each of our students and thank you for helping make our school a great place to learn and grow! 💙

⚡️ BVJH February Student of the Month ⚡️ These students have a positive influence on the BVJH student body through extraordinary qualities of character, citizenship, service and leadership. Congratulations and keep leading with Storm pride!! 🌩️💙

We’re so proud of Brianna Crownover and Paige Salzmann who had the honor of attending the John Ourth Breakfast at Streator High School with Mrs. Platz this morning!

These outstanding individuals were nominated for the prestigious John Ourth Award, sponsored by the Illinois Principals Association. This recognition celebrates students who demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and service in their schools and communities.

🎨 Hey, everyone! We need your help! Some of our amazing 5th grade artists from Bureau Valley Junior High / Elementary are competing in an art contest, and your vote could make all the difference!

In this age category, check out the incredible work from:
- Izzy Johnson
- Marissa Marquis

Vote for your favorites and show some love for these talented students! Let’s get their artwork the recognition it deserves!

👇 Click the link to vote and support our local talent! 👇

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18M4otN632/

🎨 Hey, everyone! We need your help! Some of our amazing 3rd & 4th grade artists from Bureau Valley Junior High / Elementary are competing in an art contest, and your vote could make all the difference!

In this age category, check out the incredible work from:
- Lydia Endress
- Bailey Wiggim

Vote for your favorites and show some love for these talented students! Let’s get their artwork the recognition it deserves!

👇 Click the link to vote and support our local talent! 👇

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BGMCZjHBR/

Some of Mrs. Hartz's 7th graders practiced their probability skills while playing board games today! Try your hand at the "Candy Land" questions in the last picture.

Bureau Valley FFA is celebrating National FFA Week, and we would love your support!
Please join us for Blue & Gold Day by wearing blue and gold on Friday, February 20th.
Thank you for helping us promote FFA and supporting our students throughout the week!

Mrs. Bell's class spent last week studying the Winter Olympics across the curriculum. In science, the students completed STEM activities of different events.

🎺 So proud of our junior high musicians! 🎷
Congratulations to our amazing students who were selected to participate in the Illinois Valley Community College Honors Band Festival on Saturday, February 14th!
Being chosen for this honor is a big deal and recognizes their hard work, dedication, and talent in music. It was exciting to see them represent our school alongside other outstanding young musicians from across the region.
👏 Let’s give a big round of applause to:
Krew Sabin on clarinet, Jayden Crownover on percussion, Abigail Kluever on flute, and Brian Roth on trombone.