2026 Bluffs Homecoming Court
Crown Bearers: Boone Kauffman & Lois Hoots
Freshmen: Owen Edlen & Nora Shaw
Sophomores: Ryan Anders & Abby Burke
Juniors: Dallas Surratt & Gabby Femmer
Seniors: Anthony Hance & Natalie Shaw & Blake Howland & Emma Sandman

🚨 IMPORTANT HOMECOMING REMINDER 🚨
Parents and guardians: Please remember that school will dismiss early at 2:05 p.m. this Friday!
To ensure student safety and coordinate bus logistics for the Homecoming Parade, the yellow transportation form must be returned by this Wednesday.
⚠️ PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: ⚠️
• No transportation changes will be accepted after the Wednesday deadline.
• If we do not receive the yellow form, your student will NOT travel to Winchester. They will remain on campus in Bluffs for the entire day.
Thank you for returning these forms promptly so we can ensure a safe, organized, and fun Homecoming for everyone!

9/18/26
Pulled Pork on Bun
Corn
Fruit
Sun Chips
Milk

9/25/26
Sub Sandwich
Lettuce & Tomato
Banana Peppers
Chips
Fruit
Milk

We have an immediate opening for a bus driver! Please contact Mrs. Brandi Pennock at 217-754-3351 x 405 or at bpennock@bluffs-school.com for more information!

Reminder! Next Friday is Grandparent's Day at Bluffs School! Please join us from 7:30-8:00!

🏐Volleyball season is officially here! Catch the Black vs. White Scrimmage on August 27th at 7:00 PM at Bluffs High School! 🏐

The 2025-2026 Yearbooks have arrived! If you had pre-ordered and paid for the yearbook last year, your student should have been given the book today at school. If you would like to order a yearbook, but did not pay for it yet, you can still order by filling out the attached order form and returning it to school.
If you need a paper copy of the order form sent home with your student, that can be done, as well. Just email jdegroot@bluffs-school.com and we will send one home as soon as possible.

Bluffs School would like to say THANK YOU! to Eagle Valley Bank for helping us welcome our students last week!

We're looking for bus drivers!

Calling all Bluffs Schools and West Central Cougars families! 🐾

We are so excited to welcome our students back for another incredible year! We've made our Meet the Teacher Night better than ever, focusing on creating a fun, low-pressure start to the school season.

Our Meet the Teacher Night is the perfect time to:
⚬ 🎒 Reduce First-Day Stress: Drop off your child's school supplies, avoiding the first-day rush.
⚬ 🤝 Build Anticipation: Explore classrooms together, build excitement for the upcoming learning, and connect with old and new friends.
⚬ 👋 Meet Your New Teachers: Build confidence and a positive connection with your child's educators before the first bell.

Check out the details on the attached flyer for times and date. We can't wait to see you there!

Let's Make it a Great Year! West Central Cougars

🐾🏐 Due 8/18!

🐾⛳️ There will be a player/parent meeting for any Winchester or Bluffs High School boy or girl interested in playing high school golf. The meeting will take place on Sunday August 9th at 2:00 at the Plum Creek Pavillion. The season begins Monday August 10th at 8:00 am.

Hey, Cougars! 🐾 6th Grade Junior High Baseball meeting info is here. Check out the flyer for details! ⚾

Reminder! Registration for the 26-27 school year is open now at www.teacherease.com

If you need assistance, please contact the office!

Online registration for the 26-27 school year opens tomorrow! Current students log in to www.teacherease.com to start the process! If you have any problems, you can contact the office at 217-754-3815 starting on Monday, August 3rd.

Hey, Cougars! 🐾 Junior High Girls Basketball meeting info is here. ⛹️Check out the flyers for dates, times, and details! 🏀

🎒 Community Event Alert! 🎒

We love seeing our local community step up to support our students! Our friends at Eagle Valley Bank are hosting a free back-to-school supply distribution to help our families get ready for the upcoming school year.

📍 Where: Muntman Park

📅 When: Monday, August 3rd

⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Please note that supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis while quantities last.

A huge thank you to Eagle Valley Bank for supporting our students! Mark your calendars and stop by to gear up for a great year ahead! ✏️📚