Washington District 50 Schools

We will be running a 3 bus plan on Tuesday, October 15. Morning adjustments: Beverly Manor- Red #11 (Rolling Meadow North ONLY) should expect 20 minute delay. Hensey Red #11 (route 33) should expect 20 minute delay. Purple #22 and Pink #99 no change. Afternoon adjustments: Beverly Manor Purple #22 (route 22) should expect 20 minute early out. Hensey Purple #22 (route 22) should expect 15 minute delay. Pink #99 and Red #11 no change.

Congratulations to our 2024 IESA 2A Cross Country Sectional runners on a fantastic meet last night at Normal! We had 7 boys and 5 girls represent Beverly Manor along with Coach Wiley and Coach Sonderman! The girls team was Teagan Perhay, Mayah Nielsen, Dylan Forinash, Emily Blackwell and Sophia Churchill. The boys team was Jonah Rose, Coltyn Helems, Seth Blackwell, Mason Joos, Emmett Sonderman, Conner Still and Kaeden Brecklin. The boys team finished in 4th place and we had 3 individual boys, Jonah Rose, Coltyn Helems and Seth Blackwell, who qualified individually and will be competing at IESA 2A State next weekend! Another great day to be a Wildcat!

There is still time to donate any clean, gently used or new Halloween costumes to our Wildcat Cares store. We will be accepting donations until Friday. Thanks for your support!

Join Northern Tazewell Fire Department this Saturday, October 12, from 11am-3pm for their Open House! Participants can learn how to spray a fire hose, learn about fire prevention, take fire truck rides and more! Hope to see you there!

Just a reminder that next Thursday, October 17th is picture retake day for both John L. Hensey and Beverly Manor. If your student is new to the district, or was absent on picture day - please make sure they are ready for picture day next week. If you are getting retakes and previously ordered a package - make sure you send that package back with your child. If your child is getting retakes and didn't previously order a package - they can pick up an order form or online code in the front office.

It's Fire Prevention Week!

Final Call for our Domino's Slice the Price Card! Our fundraiser ends in just 3 days. Don't miss the chance to enjoy BOGO pizza purchases until June of 2025! Just think, when Sunday rolls around and you are hosting friends for the big game and need 10 pizzas...Buy 5 and get 5 free! If the Bears lose, you still win! Get a card today with the link below! https://store.dominos.cards/45103

Calling all Wildcat families! The Wildcat Witches Walk is Wednesday, October 30. We are in desperate need of donations to make this event a success. You can turn in all unopened, individually wrapped, candy donations and/or allergy friendly donations to the offices at Beverly Manor or John L. Hensey. Thanks in advance!

We need your help! John L. Hensey's Wildcat Cares store wants to be able to provide a costume to students who don't have one. Starting October 7 until October 11, we are seeking new or gently used, clean costumes that are school appropriate for ECE-3rd grade students. You can drop them off at John L. Hensey. Please see the flyer attached if you have any questions. Thank you!

Just a reminder that tomorrow, October 4, we will be running with just 3 buses. We will use the same plan we did on Monday. It will affect timing as follows : The route 22 riders for Hensey in the morning should expect a slight delay. Melrose area stops (south of the fire station) will be delayed approximately 10 minutes. The route 22 riders for Beverly Manor will be dropped approximately 10-15 minutes early. Also - TALL OAKS riders will have normal times, but will be picked up and dropped off by bus #33, Orange bus. Thank you for your cooperation.

Friday, October 4, we will be running with just 3 buses. We will use the same plan we did on Monday. It will affect timing as follows : The route 22 riders for Hensey in the morning should expect a slight delay. Melrose area stops (south of the fire station) will be delayed approximately 10 minutes. The route 22 riders for Beverly Manor will be dropped approximately 10-15 minutes early. Also - TALL OAKS riders will have normal times, but will be picked up and dropped off by bus #33, Orange bus. Thank you for your cooperation.

D50 Families, Get out your calendars and Save the Date for this year's WCHS Boo Bash. The Boo Bash will take place on Oct. 30th from 5:30-7:30!

Become a Temporary Wildcat! District 50- Beverly Manor is looking for a long-term substitute to fill a three-week paternity leave starting Oct. 13. If you have your substitute license or STS certificate, don't hesitate to get in touch with cmsharp@d50schools.com for more information or to apply.

Open Gym this week for boys basketball

Here are this week's sports and activities.

Don't forget you can order your student a new STUDENT SECTION shirt to wear to any indoor girls basketball, boys basketball, volleyball or 6th grade basketball game and they can get in for FREE. Order your shirt before the store closes on Monday at the link below! https://teamworks.chipply.com/wildcat-pack/store.aspx

Tomorrow we will be running with just 3 buses. It will affect timing as follows : Melrose area stops (south of the fire station) will be delayed approximately 10 minutes. The route 22 riders for Beverly Manor will be dropped approximately 10-15 minutes early. Also - TALL OAKS riders will have normal times, but will be picked up and dropped off by bus #33, Orange bus. Thank you for your cooperation.

D50 Families, This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, September 27, is a half day! Dismissal times are as follows: Beverly Manor- 11:00 ECE/PreK- 11:00 John L. Hensey- 11:30 NO afternoon Latchkey NO afternoon PreK

Hello D50 Families! PTC wants to remind you of the Domino’s Pizza Fundraiser. The money raised will go towards Classroom Needs. Here is a video explaining the basics about the program! The remaining eight videos should be watched throughout the two weeks: The Slice the Price Card: Fundraising Made Easy - Day 1 (https://slicethepricecard.com/day1) 1. Begin by registering for the fundraiser! “Register to Pick Your Prize” or click here (https://register.dominos.cards/45103). Once you register, your child will pick their prize and share their store link! Once the fundraiser is complete, they will receive the prize they selected from the highest level they qualify for. 2. After registering, share your child’s link via email, text, and social media! When a customer clicks on your link it will take them directly to your child’s store to purchase a card and we will send the card directly to them. Using your personalized link will ensure your child is given credit for the purchase. Also, once you register you will have two chances to earn a $50 Amazon card! The registered student with the most cards sold by 9/30/24 at 11:59 p.m. EST will win a $50 Amazon gift card (when our group sells at least 100 cards online). For questions, please call the hotline number: 866-252-6103 Thank you for participating and supporting our school! District 50 PTC

Boys Open Gym starts tomorrow 9/25