2025–2026 School Year Key Dates
The 2025-2026 school year begins on Wednesday, August 20. Staff are eager to welcome students back to school. Here are the key dates:
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Beginning of the School Year: Student attendance for Grades K-8 will officially begin on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The Preschool program begins the following week, on Monday, August 25, 2025.
- Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving will be celebrated on Thursday, November 27. There will be no school that week.
- Winter Break: There will be no school Monday, December 22, through Friday, January 2, with classes reconvening on Monday, January 5.
- Spring Break: There will be no school Monday, March 30, through Monday, April 6, with schools reopening Tuesday, April 7.
- End of the School Year: The last day of school will be Tuesday, June 2, unless emergency days are needed.
Click here for the 2025-2026 Calendar-at-a-Glance.
Please remember that every day in school matters. Regular attendance is important and builds strong learning habits and gives students the best chance to succeed - academically, socially, and emotionally.
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Blackhawk Middle School Sixth‑Grade Orientation – Wednesday, August 13
Blackhawk Middle School is hosting an orientation for incoming sixth-graders on Wednesday, August 13. There are two identical sessions available, allowing you to choose the most convenient time:
- 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Families and students are welcome to attend the session that fits best into your summer schedule.
What to Expect
During orientation, students will have the chance to:
- Meet school administrators
- Tour the building
- Try out lockers
- Purchase PE uniforms – Convenient on‑site ordering:
- Shorts – $7
- Shirts – $8
- Full set (shorts + shirt) – $15
This orientation is designed to ease the transition to middle school, empowering students and families to feel confident and oriented before the school year begins.
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BMS Open House — Wednesday, August 13, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Blackhawk Middle School invites the entire community to celebrate our newly renovated spaces! Join us on Wednesday, August 13, from 3:00–4:00 p.m. inside Blackhawk Middle School located at 250 S. Church Rd., Bensenville.
Highlights of the Event:
- Refreshments will be served — grab a bite and mingle!
- Meet our community partners on-site:
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Bensenville Park District: Learn about local programs and resources.
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BSD2 Family Resource Center: Discover district-wide support services.
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Bensenville Library: Find out about upcoming events and offerings.
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Fischer Farm: Explore educational opportunities right here at home.
- Connect & explore — this is a great chance to meet neighbors, learn about local resources, and see the updated school environment.
All are welcome—bring your family, friends, and neighbors! Come check out what's new at Blackhawk Middle School and connect with the community.
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BACK TO SCHOOL: Meet Your Teachers on Tuesday, August 19!
Parents of students in Grades K through 8—mark your calendars: the official first day of school is Wednesday, August 20, 2025. For families with Preschool (Pre‑K) students, their first full day of classes officially begins the following Monday, August 25, 2025.
Before classes convene, all BSD2 students in Grades Pre-K-8 will be able to meet their teachers on Tuesday, August 19, according to the following schedule:
- Last names A-K: 2:30-3 p.m.
- Last names L-Z: 3-3:30 p.m.
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HEALTHY START: Health Exams & Immunizations Required Before School Begins
Under District 2’s new “first-day exclusion” policy, students will not be allowed to start the school year on Wednesday, August 20, unless their health exam and immunization records are up-to-date and on file with their school.
What You Need to Know:
- As required by District Policy 7:100 and state law, physical exams and immunizations are mandatory at specific grade levels.
- If a student’s records are incomplete or missing, they must be excluded from school until requirements are met.
- These policies help prevent disease and ensure that every child is healthy, present, and ready to learn.
Take Action Now:
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FREE Developmental Screenings for Ages 3–5
Do you have a child between the ages of 3 and 5? Ensure they're ready for kindergarten by signing up for a free developmental screening! Your child must be 3 years old by the screening date, and an appointment is required. Screenings take about one hour.
What’s Included:
Professionals will assess:
- Large & fine motor skills
- Pre-academic readiness
- Speech, language, vision & hearing
These screenings help:
- Identify eligibility for District’s free preschool program
- Detect needs for additional support before kindergarten
Children already attending the District’s preschool have already been screened.
Screenings provide a snapshot of a child’s development—covering motor, cognitive, and language skills—to ensure they’re meeting typical milestones
Why It Matters:
- About 1 in 7 children experience developmental delays, and only 20–30% are identified before school entry.
- Early screening allows early intervention, leading to improved school performance, social skills, and lifelong success.
2025–2026 Screening Calendar:
- August 12
- September 18
- October 22
- December 5
- February 19
- May 29
Ready to Schedule?
Call Tioga School at 630‑766‑2602 ext. 4200 to make an appointment.
Together, we can help every child grow, thrive, and start school off strong!
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Bensenville School District 2
210 S. Church Street
Bensenville, IL 60106
630-766-5940
www.bsd2.org
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