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District 2 Maintains ‘Commendable’ Status on 2025 Illinois Report Card

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has released the 2025 Illinois Report Cards, and Bensenville School District 2 is proud to share that all three of our schools have maintained a Commendable Summative Designation this year. Maintaining our status represents continued progress and a reflection of the hard work of our students, staff, and families.

“Maintaining our Commendable status reflects the steady work happening in our classrooms,” said Dr. Katie McCluskey, Superintendent. “Our staff continues to focus on student learning, use data to guide instruction, and collaborate to support growth. We will continue to refine our practices to support meaningful learning and growth for every student.”

This year, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)  adjusted the proficiency benchmarks for English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Science to better align with proficiency norms across our country. Those adjusted proficiency benchmarks are reflected in this year’s data. Additionally, ISBE is currently redesigning its summative designation process, which will go into effect next year. The redesign will impact summative designations for schools across Illinois. We will share more information with staff and families about these changes when it is available. 

Summative designations are determined by two main areas: Academic Indicators and Student Success Indicators. Academic Indicators measure factors such as growth and proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Science, as well as English Learners’ Progress toward Proficiency. The Student Success Indicators include measures like chronic absenteeism and results from the statewide climate survey (5Essentials). Prioritizing these indicators as areas of continuous improvement is important to our growth and success as a district. 

School Highlights

Blackhawk Middle School (BMS):

We are proud of the progress happening at Blackhawk resulting in commendable status for the second year. While BMS will continue in Targeted School Improvement Status for the full four-year cycle required by ISBE, we have witnessed growth in reducing chronic absenteeism and improving school culture. We recognize there is still important progress to make, we are focused on consistent growth and strengthening the learning experience for all students. 

Tioga and W.A. Johnson Elementary Schools:

Both Johnson and Tioga Elementary Schools excelled in key areas such as reducing chronic absenteeism, maintaining student growth rates in ELA and math, and improving school climate. We are proud of the ongoing efforts at both Tioga and Johnson and remain focused on building steady progress moving forward.The Illinois Report Card offers our community the opportunity to reflect on our strengths and identify areas for continuous improvement.Through ongoing collaboration and a commitment to every student’s learning and growth, BSD2 remains focused on its mission to inspire, challenge, and empower all students to reach their full potential.

We’ll share more details during our Student Performance Report at the Board of Education meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19.

Explore the full 2025 Illinois Report Card for Bensenville School District 2 here.

Costumes, Parades, and a Haunted Bash: Halloween Fun Across BSD2!

Our Halloween celebrations last week were so much fun!

Tioga Elementary School and W.A. Johnson Elementary School students showed off their creative costumes during their school parades, filling the halls with excitement and Halloween spirit. From superheroes to storybook characters, everyone joined in the festive fun!

Meanwhile, Blackhawk Middle School hosted its Hawk Haunted Bash, and it was a HIT! More than 200 students attended the event, enjoying music, games, and plenty of Halloween thrills.

We have so much fun at BSD2, and this year’s celebrations were a wonderful reminder of the creativity, community, and school spirit that make our district such a special place!

AND our district office was invaded by minions!

We Have a New Number for Text Messages

Starting today, you’ll notice a small, but important, change in how we send text messages to families.

From now on, you will receive:

• Emergency text messages from 53291
• General and outreach messages from 97178

This update helps us ensure reliable message delivery while returning to a familiar system that separates emergency alerts from general communication.

We encourage all families to save both numbers in their contacts so you can quickly recognize when a message comes from our district.

Thank you for staying connected and helping us keep communication clear and effective!

If you have any questions regarding this change, please contact our Community Relations Coordinator, Tania Gomez, at tgomez@bsd2.org.

Classroom HERO Ticket Celebration!

We’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on some amazing role models in Tioga Elementary School! Several classes have reached a major milestone, earning 10 Classroom HERO tickets each, and they’re our very first winners of the school year!

This particular round of winners are from our October PBIS focus (being respectful by following directions)

As a reward, each class got to choose a fun way to celebrate their success!

Here’s how our HERO classes celebrated:



• Mr. Galvan’s 2nd Grade Class (pictured) got cozy with a pajama day and brought their favorite stuffed animals to school! What a fun and relaxing way to celebrate their teamwork and positive behavior.
• Miss Palacios’ 3rd Grade Class opted for extra recess, giving them more time to play and enjoy the sunshine together as a reward for their hard work!
• Mrs. Wyka’s Kindergarten Class also enjoyed a pajama day, choosing comfort and fun to mark their hard-earned achievement.

BSD2's Official Communication Channels



Effective August 15, 2025, Bensenville School District 2 discontinued using Facebook for official communications. This decision was made because recent changes to Facebook’s policies no longer provide the level of privacy and security our community requires.

From this date forward, all official district information will be shared through our most secure and reliable channels:

• Website: www.bsd2.org and individual school webpages
• Bi‑monthly e‑newsletters delivered via email

Meanwhile, updates, photo galleries, event reminders, and engaging content continue to be published on our social media platforms:

• Instagram: @bensenvilleschooldistrict2
• X/Twitter: @BensenvilleD2 and @KMcCluskey4

If you need help accessing any of these platforms or signing up, contact our Community Relations Coordinator, Tania Gomez, at 630‑766‑5940 ext. 1122 or via email at tgomez@bsd2.org.

Click here for the formal press release.

Fenton High School’s Wellness Presentations for Spanish-Speaking Families

Fenton High School is launching a series of family-oriented wellness presentations tailored specifically for Spanish-speaking families. These sessions will focus on holistic health topics including healthy eating, physical activity, mental well-being, sleep, hygiene, self-care, stress management, and nurturing relationships. These presentations are designed with families’ overall health in mind and are delivered in Spanish for better accessibility. We strongly encourage your participation, these sessions offer valuable information and support to help your family thrive.

See Fenton's flyer here for more information and a calendar of events

Upcoming GPS Parent Series Events

The GPS Parent Series is a 501(c)(3) organization that features world-renowned authors and speakers who share free, research-based information on current topics to support positive youth development. These programs are designed to strengthen family connections and help children of all ages thrive. GPS events are open to everyone, and CEU credits are available for school staff. See below for their upcoming events!

See upcoming events here.

Birth-to-3 Parent Education Program

Employment Opportunities with BSD2

HELP WANTED IMMEDIATELY- Bus Driver Position Open

BSD2 eFlyers

Bensenville School District 2

210 S. Church Street

Bensenville, IL 60106

 630-766-5940

www.bsd2.org

District 2 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.bsd2.org/students-families/non-discrimination-title-ix-and-anti-harassment