Mr. Stremmel's Physics class did a lab today to investigate standing waves by using a slinky! Students enjoyed the hands-on experiment!




As we plan for the 2026-2027 school year, the high school will be hosting Freshman Orientation on March 4th at 6:00 PM in the Illini Bluffs High School theater for current 8th grade students. If you have any questions, please reach out to the high school office or the middle school office.

With their win tonight, the IBHS girls basketball team advanced to the Regional Championship game on Friday night at 6:00PM in Elmwood! Great job tonight, and good luck on Friday! #ibtigerpride



A big shout out to the Jazz Band for their performance at St. Anthony's Church for their Mardi Gras celebration!


This Week at IB! #ibtigerpride

Congratulations to IBHS Senior Peter Stoltz, 2026 Lincoln Award Winner! Peter was recognized at the Lincoln Award Dinner for his leadership, character, and commitment to excellence. This honor celebrates students who truly model the values of Abraham Lincoln, and Peter represents Illini Bluffs with pride in everything he does. #ibtigerpride



At the IHSA 1A Sectional wrestling meet in Olympia, Barret Speck wrestled his way to a 1st place finish! Barret advances to the IHSA state wrestling meet starting Thursday, February 19th in Champaign. Congratulations Barret! #ibtigerpride


If you’re coming in for parent-teacher conferences tonight, be sure to take a few extra minutes to walk through our student art gallery in the elementary commons and visit the book fair in our elementary library!!


IBES Families - Friendly Valentine’s Day Reminder! Tomorrow is our classroom Valentine’s Day parties! If your student happens to forget their Valentine's box at home, no worries at all. Thanks to some amazing donations, we have extras so every student can participate. Thank you, IB community, for always showing up for our students. You truly are awesome! #ibtigerpride

IBES is looking for a paraprofessional. If you are interested in working at IBES, please see the flyer for more information!

Tonight we celebrate an incredible group of seniors who have left their mark on our school in so many ways. From the court to the sidelines, from the dance floor to the stage, your dedication and passion have made a difference.









📣 Calling all 2026-27 Kindergarteners!
Join us at Illini Bluffs Elementary School on Saturday, February 28th, from 9–11 AM for Kindergarten Round-Up!
👉 Click here to see the flyer for more information: https://aptg.co/YRH2f0
📞 Questions? Call the IBES office at 309-389-5025.
Please share this info with families of future kindergarteners. We can’t wait to meet them! 🎉
Join us at Illini Bluffs Elementary School on Saturday, February 28th, from 9–11 AM for Kindergarten Round-Up!
👉 Click here to see the flyer for more information: https://aptg.co/YRH2f0
📞 Questions? Call the IBES office at 309-389-5025.
Please share this info with families of future kindergarteners. We can’t wait to meet them! 🎉
Don’t forget~ Parent-Teacher Conferences are this Thursday, February 12th!
To attend conferences, parents must have a conference scheduled in advance with their child’s teacher.
While you’re here, be sure to enjoy our Student Art Show (K–5) and shop the Book Fair, all happening the same evening!
We look forward to welcoming our families! 📚🎨 Please see the flyer for more details.
To attend conferences, parents must have a conference scheduled in advance with their child’s teacher.
While you’re here, be sure to enjoy our Student Art Show (K–5) and shop the Book Fair, all happening the same evening!
We look forward to welcoming our families! 📚🎨 Please see the flyer for more details.

This Week at IB! #ibtigerpride

Tonight’s high school boys basketball game will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the varsity game only. The Little Dancers will perform at halftime. Go Tigers! 🐯🏀
Congratulations to our readers of the month for January! We are so proud of our readers!

Tonight we celebrate our seniors and all they’ve given to this program. Your dedication, leadership, and heart have left a lasting mark on our team and school. You’ve represented our colors with pride and passion.
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Shoutout to Mrs. Halverson and Mrs. Allen for an awesome job. Their teamwork and collaboration in the classroom were great to see, and the student engagement that followed was even better. Nothing beats two educators working together to best support and serve our students. 🐯 #IBTigerPride


IBES is excited to welcome families on February 12th for a fun and engaging evening at our school!
Join us for Parent-Teacher Conferences, our Book Fair, and a Student Art Show, all happening in one night.
Parents must have a Parent-Teacher Conference scheduled in advance with their child’s teacher. While at school for your student's conference, families will also be able to view student artwork from kindergarten through 5th grade in the elementary school commons and shop the Book Fair in the elementary library, all in one night!
We look forward to celebrating our students’ learning and creativity with you!
📚🎨 Please see the flyer for additional details.
Join us for Parent-Teacher Conferences, our Book Fair, and a Student Art Show, all happening in one night.
Parents must have a Parent-Teacher Conference scheduled in advance with their child’s teacher. While at school for your student's conference, families will also be able to view student artwork from kindergarten through 5th grade in the elementary school commons and shop the Book Fair in the elementary library, all in one night!
We look forward to celebrating our students’ learning and creativity with you!
📚🎨 Please see the flyer for additional details.

This Week at IB! #ibtigerpride

