A Great Start to the 2025–2026 School Year
Welcome, students, families, and staff, to the start of an exciting new year in Bensenville School District 2! Thanks to the enthusiasm and dedication of our students, the first few weeks of classes have kicked off smoothly. Everyone is fully engaged and ready to grow. Here's to a year where we're ALL IN, moving forward together!
Reminders for this Year
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Free breakfast and lunch for grades K–8: Thanks to the USDA’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), all K–8 students receive free breakfast and lunch—no application needed. Just present your student ID at the meal line!
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This year’s theme is “ALL IN,” emphasizing our commitment to collaboration among students, families, and staff—working together to create a vibrant, inclusive school environment.
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Superintendent Dr. McCluskey welcomes everyone to the 2025–26 school year in BSD2! Under our theme of “ALL IN”, we’re stepping forward together—students, families, and staff to kick off a great school year! Embracing the district-wide theme of “ALL IN,” she emphasizes unity and momentum as students, families, and staff embark on a new chapter of learning and growth together.
See Dr. McCluskey's full letter to the community here: Letter from the Superintendent
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School Vision & Hearing Screenings Begin Week of September 22
Beginning the week of September 22, we will conduct school vision and hearing screenings. These screenings are vital because undetected vision or hearing issues can seriously affect a child’s learning, behavior, and emotional well-being—yet children often aren’t aware of the impairment. Early detection and treatment can make a meaningful difference.
Who will be screened?
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Hearing screenings must be provided annually for preschool children 3 years of age or older in any public or private educational program or licensed child care facility, and for all school age children grades kindergarten, first, second and third; are receiving special education services; have been referred by a teacher; or are transfer students.
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Vision screenings must be provided annually for preschool children 3 years of age or older in any public or private educational program or licensed child care facility, and for school age children in kindergarten, second and eighth grades; are receiving special education services; have been referred by a teacher; or are transfer students.
Please note: If your child has had a professional eye or hearing exam within the past 12 months, you may submit a signed report instead of having them screened at school. Please provide this documentation to the school nurse.
Religious Exemptions
If you object to screening on religious grounds, submit a written and signed statement to the school.
If you have concerns about the process, follow-up appointments, or encounter financial barriers to accessing care, please reach out to our Coordinator of Health Services, Katie Adduci, at kadduci@bsd2.org
See the full hearing and vision screening notice here
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BMS Band Fundraiser: Supporting 7th & 8th Grade Musical Excellence
Blackhawk Middle School’s band program is now fundraising to support its 7th and 8th graders—covering essential needs like uniforms, music purchasing, instrument repairs, new music commissions, and clinics. This fundraiser runs through September 10!
How the Fundraiser Works
The band is offering “Slice the Price” cards, a popular Domino’s fundraising tool. These cards cost $20 each and offer unlimited “Buy One, Get One Free” large pizzas at participating Domino’s locations, making them both a great value and a convenient way to give back.
Use the link below to order cards:
https://store.dominos.cards/48266
- Supporters get double the pizza value.
- Cards are valid for unlimited use and accepted at nearly 2,000 Domino’s locations across 31 states through June 30, 2026
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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
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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:
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.
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2025–2026 School Year Key Dates
The 2025-2026 school year began on Wednesday, August 20. Here are the key dates for this school year:
- 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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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:
- September 18
- October 22
- December 5
- February 19
- May 29
Ready to Schedule?
Call Tioga School at 630‑766‑2602 ext. 4175 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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