News Releases 

2007-2008 School Year

July 2008

•   15 Kennedy High School students earn National recognition

•   Public Relations efforts earn National Award for BPS

•   New Assistant Superintendent selected
•   High School Musical performed at Kennedy July 24-27

June 2008

• College Board selects two Jefferson teachers to read exams

• Project Lead the Way students earn college credits

May 2008

• Dr. Debra Fincham to retire
• School District doing their part in 'going green'

• Olson Middle's 8th annual Math Fair

• Tom Burnett Day of Service

• Bloomington principal earns National Award

• Valley View Elementary School to present Seussical, Jr.
• Bloomington Public Schools announces student awards

• Washburn Elementary tree dedication
• DAR essay winner, Normandale Hills chess win
• Lockheed Martin Engineering visit at the middle schools

April 2008

• Oak Grove Elementary to host Grand Slam event
• $75,000 healthcare grant and a 2nd year grant to Indian Mounds

• Kennedy High School seeking Hall of Fame nominations New honor to recognize outstanding arts achievement

• Audition dates set for Bloomington's High School Musical

• Bloomington high schools mark Diversity Day, May 2

• Olson/Oak Grove team going to Destination ImagiNation finals

• Kennedy Tops all High Schools at State
• Kennedy High Awarded $200,000 Counseling Grant
• Ingemann Named Oak Grove Middle School Principal
• Jefferson Speech State Competition Results
• Olson/Oak Grove Middle Destination ImagiNation Headed to Nationals

• Hillcrest Community School to Host Ag Day

• Bloomington Fastpitch Association Sponsors Community Picnic
• Minnesota Literacy Council to honor Bloomington Volunteers
• SHAPE to host Citizenship Day on April 21

March 2008

• Bloomington instructor to help develop new teacher guidelines
• Bloomington teachers earn Education Minnesota grants

• Jefferson Boys Hockey team earns state academic honors

• Oak Grove Middle School student chosen as Jaguars' honorary captain

• Poplar Bridge Elementary Principal receives leadership award
• Jefferson senior wins 1st place, serious prose, at speech tournament

February 2008

• Jefferson High School's Finks earns state ExCEL Award
• Oak Grove Elementary receives garden award

• Bloomington parents invited to internet safety workshop
• Oak Grove Middle School creates "Classroom of the Future"

• Sisters win state, district democracy essay contests

January 2008

• Senior Achievement Awards nominations due February 22, 2008

• Jefferson senior awarded 6th place in speech tournament
• Ridgeview students create outfits for TGI Friday's as a fundraiser

• Bloomington Band Festival slated for Jan. 31 at JHS
• Oak Grove students localize Brocaw's Greatest Generation
• Bloomington's all day preschool program to host Open House

• Kennedy to host Lunar New Year event

• Bloomington innovations earn spotlight at state conference

• Parent notification system to be launched in February

• Bloomington teachers reach contract settlement with district
• Maureen Barolotta to lead Board of Education; Current chair begins second year in leadership role

• Jefferson High School earns state Spotlight Award

• Paul J. Meyer becomes new Olson Elementary Principal
• Jefferson's Pam Signorelli earns National Board Certification

December 2007

• Third Annual Food for the Soul Event hosted by Bloomingon Public Schools

• Bloomington middle schools to host parent info night on January 15, 2008
• Jefferson Alumni chosen to head League of Women Voters

• Kennedy's Project Santa SkillsUSA students seeking donations

• Kennedy's Baas earns Motorcycling Man of the Year honors

• Middle school students turn lunch boxes into music boxes
• Bloomington's Dimensions Academy information meeting set
• Bloomington's John Parker earns technology leader award

November 2007

• Hillcrest to host noted parenting speaker on December 4

• Jefferson High School students earn Spirit of the Community Award

• Bloomington's The Wiz cast announced, fundraising event set

• Jefferson High School grads, teacher to be inducted at inaugural arts, activities Hall of Fame and marching band event

• Bloomington students perform a hip hop version of The Wiz

• Jefferson High School girls' soccer team earns academic award

October 2007

• Bloomington teacher chosen to be balloon handler in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

• National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists, Commended students named

• Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars

• Bloomington kids work to find breast cancer cure

• Noted Bloomington posthetics developer to visit Olson Middle School...

• Wellness event scheduled for October 27 for families of district students, staff

• National Forensic League lauds Jefferson High School Chapter

• On National Child Hunger Day, Oct. 16, Oak Grove Elementary hosts Fairview Southdale Hospital chef demonstrating nutritional breakfast preparation
• Indian Mounds Elementary students read 1,000 books for summer program

• Hillcrest Community, Oak Grove Elementary schools named Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence

• "A Day Made Better" for Oak Grove Elementary teacher

September 2007

• Schools help former student improve education in Africa
• Elementary schools host Lights On Afterschool rally

• Oak Grove Elementary playground addition, thanks to fundraising

• Jefferson alumnus teaching HIV/AIDS prevention in Africa

August 2007

• Kennedy Language Arts teachers share experiences with students

• Watch for Community Education Catalog

July 2007

• Jefferson Science Olympiad Team wraps up successful season