Bureau Valley Junior High/Elementary

I’m coming back to the classroom with some pretty incredible memories! 🎨✨ ​Right before the end of the school year, my 6th grade students and I dove into Vincent van Gogh’s famous Bedroom in Arles. We talked about perspective, brushwork, color, and what life in 1888 looked like. We even compared the three different versions he painted to spot the subtle details that make each one unique. ​One of the highlights of my summer? I was fortunate enough to visit all three original paintings in person! 🖼️ ​Art trivia challenge: Do you know which museum (or city!) home to each of the three versions? Drop your guesses below! 👇

Bureau Valley Junior high student council is sponsoring a school supply drive. If any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student needs assistance getting supplies, please complete the attached google form for each student by Friday, August 7th. We will also have various supplies available on our share shelf throughout the school year. Please email Mrs. DeBrock bdebrock@bureauvalley.net with any questions. https://forms.gle/EyEfmthvCEgPsB4x5

BV Brainstorm summer program culminated with a trip to the Peoria River Center and Planetarium. What an awesome kick-off to summer!

As the school year comes to a close, we take one more look back at the memories, laughter, friendships, and moments that made this 8th grade class so special. This video is a celebration of their journey, the growth they’ve made, and the impact they’ve had on our school. We are so proud of this group and cannot wait to see all they accomplish in high school and beyond. Once a Storm, always a Storm. 🌩️ https://youtu.be/dqsCSlP9eVs

5th grade students from Ms. Crabtree and Mrs. Kuelper's classes who excelled in specific subjects areas, received all As & Bs, and received straight As were recognized and rewarded for ALL their hard work and efforts!

🎉 Celebrating Our Students! 🎉

We are proud to recognize the students who earned Fourth Quarter Honor Roll and those who have achieved Perfect Attendance for the entire school year! 📚⭐

These accomplishments reflect a strong commitment to learning, responsibility, and perseverance. We are incredibly proud of the effort our students put in each day to be successful in the classroom and present at school.

👏 Congratulations to all of our Honor Roll students for their academic achievements and to those students who have maintained Perfect Attendance—your dedication does not go unnoticed!

Keep up the great work, Storm! ⛈️

Mrs. Bell and Miss Yepsen's fourth graders reviewed long division with a "Donut Division" day! After solving the donut themed problems, students were able to enjoy a treat for all of their hard work🍩

Miss Yepsen's 4th graders finished reading The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane and completed an activity where students represented the different versions of Edward to see how his character had changed. Thank you to the BV Foundation for the class set of books for our novel study!

Mrs. Knapp's 5th-grade artists are finishing the year with a splash! 🎨 🐟

For their final project, students have been drawing and painting vibrant Koi fish. Beyond just practicing their technique, they’ve explored the rich symbolism of Japanese culture, choosing colors that reflect their own personal meanings.

In Japan, the Koi is a powerful symbol of perseverance. It’s a fitting theme for these artists, who have shown incredible determination and growing confidence as they brought their visions to life. We are so proud of the grit and creativity they've shown!"

Quick update on The Challenger: With construction, the Challenger will be later then planned. The buses will arrive at the junior high at 3:45-4:00. Thank you for your patience!

Student council invites all junior high students to participate in the last dress up day for the school year this Friday, May 15th. Blast from the past, dress as you did the first day of kindergarten.

Ms. Bitting's third graders have been pen pals with a third grade class from South Dakota since September. They have written and sent letters back and forth through the mail all school year and today, they were excited to meet their pen pals through a Zoom meeting!

Congratulations to our Bureau Valley Junior High track athletes who have officially qualified for the State Track Meet this upcoming weekend!

This is an incredible accomplishment and marks the MOST athletes we have ever sent to state as Bureau Valley Junior High! We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and teamwork these student-athletes have shown all season long.

Best of luck to all of our state qualifiers as they represent Storm Nation on the biggest stage this weekend! ⚡🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

#StormStrong #BVStorm #StateBound #TrackAndField

Final Elementary STEM of 2025/2026 School year 3rd graders used their engineering skills to create a maze using a paper plate, straws, construction paper, tape, and a marble. 4th and 5th graders used their engineering skills to design and construct slides out of cardstock paper and tape.

Mrs. Kuelper’s 5th graders spent the morning at Princeton City County Park learning about Soil & Water Conservation,
Monarch Butterflies, Aquatic animals, and Native Americans.

Mr. Henegar’s 6th Grade Social Studies classes gave their Living History speeches last Friday. All of the students looked and sounded great!

6th grade and 8th grade ELA classes learned how to use adjectives in class today.

Mrs. Bell's 4th grade students each read a Who Is/Who Was book. Then, the students created the person they read about as part of the book project.

Ms. Crabtree's class took a field trip to City County Park and spent the day learning about Illinois nature & wildlife conservation.

Join us tonight for an evening of music and celebration as our Elementary and Junior High students present their annual Spring Concerts! 🎶🌸

🎵 Elementary Spring Concert — 6:00 PM
🎵 Junior High Spring Concert — 7:15 PM

We invite all families, friends, and community members to come out and support our talented students and enjoy a great night of performances. We look forward to seeing you there! #StormPride