The Raider News!

EVENTS

• 8/31 Homecoming ticket sales begin via Omella only; $30
• 09/07 Labor Day - No School for Students and Staff
• 09/08 Alternate Bell Schedule (ALICE Drill)
• 09/14 to 09/18 Homecoming Spirit Week; ticket sales online & the bookstore (cash only) before/after school for $35
• 09/15 - Hispanic Heritage Month Events Begin
• 09/15 Alternate Bell schedule (Trusted Adult Survey)
• 09/19 Homecoming Dance
• 09/25 Grading Period 1 closes
• 09/28 School Improvement Day - No Student Attendance
• 09/29 Alternate Bell Schedule (Panorama Survey)
• 09/30 to 10/01 Picture Retakes

• 10/01 Picture Retakes
• 10/07 Power PTC Opens for families to schedule Parent Teacher Conferences
• 10/12 Indigenous Peoples Day - No School for Students and Staff
• 10/13 Alternate Bell Schedule (Course Selections on SchooLinks)
• 10/29 Parent Teacher Conferences- 5:00pm -7:30pm
• 10/30 Parent Teacher Conferences- 8:00am -11:00am - No Student Attendance

Tickets will be sold through Omella starting Monday, August 31st. Students may purchase their own (1) ticket and their approved guest (1) ticket.

• August 31-September 13: Tickets are $30 (online only–through Omella Ticket Sales Website)
• September 14-September 18: Tickets are $35 (online and at the bookstore; Friday morning only at Bookstore) Students must have a current BHS ID to purchase a ticket in person. They are CASH ONLY and sold before school 6:45 - 7:20 and after school, starting at 2:20 pm.

Missed picture day ? Need a retake ?

Make sure to dress to impress on Wednesday September 30 & Thursday October 1st to ensure a fabulous picture 💁🏻‍♀️💁🏻‍♂️

• Students who were absent will be issued a pass during the school day to take their picture and promptly return to class.
• Students who want a retake may stop by A119C before/afterschool or during their lunch/homeroom period. Please ensure you bring your purchase packet. For details click here.

Hispanic Heritage Month honors the significant contributions of Hispanic people and Hispanic Americans to the history and culture of the United States and beyond, while also raising awareness of the diverse traditions within the Hispanic community. For our students, this month serves as a chance to represent the backgrounds present in our school community, promote inclusivity and emphasize the vital role of diversity.

Stay tuned for more exciting events! Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!

This month, we'd like to give David Morrison some Raider Recognition!

Mr. Morrison has been named a recipient of the Illinois Theatre Association's 2026 High School Theatre Award of Excellence! This is an incredible recognition of his dedication, passion, and the outstanding opportunities he provides for our students.

Congratulations, Mr. Morrison, and thank you for Honoring the Raiders!

ACT Now Illinois’ Youth Afterschool Ambassadors (YAA) is an 8-month leadership program high school students who are passionate about making a difference for young people and advocating for strong afterschool programs across the state. Through YAA, students will:

• Build advocacy ,leadership skills, and learn to share afterschool experiences & perspectives
• Develop advocacy tools and explore issues that matter to them personally
• Connect with a statewide network of youth leaders, build relationships with peers and participate in ACT Now’s in-person Advocacy Day in Springfield
• Gain valuable experience in civic engagement, public speaking, communication, and leadership

Research, on test anxiety, shows that stress can interfere with attention, working memory, and retrieval. Findings suggest that test anxiety can have a meaningful negative effect on academic performance. If you are in need to some strategies on how you can transform test anxiety into peak performance check out Stress Less for the Test. This small course provides practical, research-based strategies that students/educators or any Will County Resident can use before and during high-stake assessments. This training is self-paced and designed for individual participation, students can engage with it on their own, making it easy to offer without adding another schoolwide program or initiative. For more information click here !

🐾Meet Goldie! She is part of the BHS family and will surely become one of our most beloved Raiders! Students and staff will have the opportunity to visit with her, when needed. Goldie will bring calming presence and joy to our school community. FOLLOW GOLDIE ON INSTAGRAM: goldiethegolden_bhs

Community Resources

Bolingbrook Fountain Dale Library

Bolingbrook Park District

Bolingbrook Village

Romeoville Parks and Recreation

Romeoville Village

Pantry Resources

RX Mobile Food Pantry at Bolingbrook HS on Tuesday September 8, 2026, 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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