IMPORTANT UPDATE: District 2’s final reopening plans, parent FAQs, and applications for all-remote learning now available online.

Bensenville School District 2 has finalized its reopening plans for the 2020-2021 school year, which will begin Wednesday, August, 12. Details of the District's remote and hybrid plans are outlined in the full BSD2 Reopening Plan and in the BSD2 Reopening Parent FAQ.

PARENT CHOICE FOR REOPENING: All-remote option now available

Any families who do not feel comfortable having their children attend school in person are not required to do so. They will have the option to continue remote instruction once in-person attendance resumes.

SUMMER MEALS: Summer food distribution concludes next week

Two days of food will be distributed on Monday, August 3, and five days of food will be distributed Wednesday, August 5, to last students until the stat of the school year on Wednesday, August 12. Meal distribution details for the new school year will be shared by Monday, August 10.

VNA COVID-19 Testing Center to open July 28 in Bensenville

UPDATE: To remove any confusion over insurance plans accepted, VNA will now be serving all patients with insurance regardless of whether we accepts its insurance plan for COVID-19 services. Individuals without insurance are also served and this is done at no cost to them.

HEALTHY START: Complete your child’s health exam and immunization records by August 14

The submission deadline is August 14 instead of October 15 as in the past, so that everyone can be protected at the start of the year. Students who do not provide the required immunization and/or exam records by August 14 will be excluded from school.

CALM THE CHAOS: Explore ways schedules and routines can help increase calm in your home

Join BSD2 Community Schools Program's community partner, Metropolitan Family Services, as they explore the benefits, tools and tips for creating a calmer and enjoyable household.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: Three new administrators joining District 2 for 2020-2021 school year.

Edgar Palacios has been named the District’s new Director of English Learners, Anne Paonessa has been named Blackhawk Middle School’s new Co-Principal, and Michelle Shabaker has been named W.A, Johnson School’s new Assistant Principal.

ALL SUMMER LONG: BSD2 Community Center still open over break

The Community Center serves as a resource hub where families can access supports in the areas of mental and physical health, school enrollment, and parent skill development.

SUMMER HOURS: BSD2 offices reopen with limitations and restrictions

Due to reduced staff over the summer and safety measures that are still in place for the COVID-19 pandemic, residents are strongly encouraged to contact their school or the EAC before visiting these offices.

STRENGTH FROM WITHIN: District 2 announces two administrative promotions

Missy Baglarz, who has served for the past seven years as W.A. Johnson School Co-Principal, has been named the District’s new Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Director. Also, Lizzeth Fausto, who has served for the past four years as a Bilingual Consulting Teacher, has been named the new Assistant Principal at Tioga School.