COVID UPDATE: Confirmed case at Early Head Start program at Tioga School

An individual from the Early Head Start program at Tioga School tested positive for COVID-19 on October 22, 2020, after having symptoms the morning of October 20. This person will remain away from the program until meeting requirements set by the State and County health departments.

SCHEDULE CHANGE: District 2 returning to all-remote instruction due to increasing COVID concerns

BSD2 schools have remained safe since returning to in-person instruction under a hybrid plan last week, but will shift back to their all-remote instruction model starting Tuesday, October 27, due to local health trends..

COVID UPDATE: Confirmed case at BSD2 Educational Administration Center

A staff member working at the District’s Educational Administration Center tested positive for COVID-19 on October 20, 2020. This person will remain away from work until meeting requirements set by the State and County health departments.

GROWN-UPS GROW, TOO: Birth-to-3 Program offers a variety of early childhood parent workshops

Bensenville School District 2, Head Start, and Madison ECE Center from District 205 have partnered to offer virtual parent workshops for the school year 2020-2021.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: No remote learning activities scheduled for Monday, October 26

Although teachers will be working on Monday, there will be no new remote learning activities scheduled, and student attendance will not be recorded.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: You must submit an online student health certification form every morning your child attends school in person

Our records indicate you did not submit this form last week. This health certification is required for anyone attending in-person. Your child may be reassigned to remote instruction if you do not certify every day.

FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT: We look forward to seeing students in our classrooms again next week

It was great to welcome students into our schools this week. Seven months was a long time to miss them.

FOOD SERVICE UPDATE: District 2 shifting to weekly distribution of FREE breakfasts and lunches

The start of in-person instruction is bringing changes to District 2’s food service program. The District will now distribute a week of free meals to individuals 18 years old or younger every Monday.

THE HYBRID MODEL: Here's what you need to know about in-person attendance

Here are all of the hybrid model messages we've sent in preparation for our return to in-person instruction on Tuesday, October 13.

¿EN ESPAÑOL? Translated reopening information is now available on the BSD2 website

Spanish translations of the revised versions of the BSD2 Reopening Plan and FAQ have been posted to the BSD2 website. Additionally, learn how to translate the entire BSD2 website.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: District 2 returning to in-person instruction after Columbus Day

Bensenville School District 2 will shift to its hybrid instructional model on Tuesday, October 13, due to positive local COVID infection trends.

THE HYBRID MODEL: Need-to-know info about schedules and cohorts

District 2 must comply with health department social distancing requirements in order to return to in-person instruction on October 13. So, under the District’s hybrid model, approximately half of grade-level students who have chosen to return to in-person instruction will attend school two days a week according to their assigned cohorts.

THE HYBRID MODEL: Need-to-know info about daily requirements to certify your student’s health

Help us make sure your student is healthy by certifying your student's health each day their cohort attends school in person.

THE HYBRID MODEL: Need-to-know info about symptomatic students and confirmed COVID cases

There are lots of good questions about how schools will handle symptomatic students and confirmed COVID cases. We’ve listed some of the most frequently asked questions on this topic below. Just click the links to learn the answers, which are based on guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

THE HYBRID MODEL: Need-to-know info about cleaning, disinfecting, and ventilation

All District 2 cleaning, disinfecting and ventilation practices will follow the procedures and expectations outlined below that align with ISBE, IDPH and DCHD guidelines.