BUGC’s book fair starts tomorrow Friday, October 20th, and runs through Friday, October 27th. Check out our homepage to set up an eWallet for your student and for online fair dates:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bourbonnaisuppergrctr
BUGC’s ONLINE Bookfair starts on October 20th and continues thru Thursday, November 2nd. Here is the link to our Scholastic homepage to start shopping. Thank you for supporting reading for our students.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bourbonnaisuppergrctr
For the first time in school history, our BUGC Tigers are 4A State Champions in cross country! Congratulations to all the members of the team who participated this season.
The State Champion Team consists of 8th grade students Kyler Savini (9th place overall), Ty Piper, Sebastian Sadulla, Logan Baker; 7th grade students Brayden Domont (6th place overall), Luca Nims (20th place overall), Lucas Piper, Landon Johnson; 6th grade student Micah Lanum and 5th grade student Liam Piper.
We are so proud of your dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship throughout the 2023 season.
Go Tigers!
BUGC/LIBERTY Boys' XC Sectional Champions!!!!
If you are a Subway fan, stop by our local Subway on September 26. Show this flyer for 50% of your purchase to go towards our cheer program.
Uplifted Care Grief Counseling Group
Check out Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center's new Facebook page!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550084907302
BUGC had 7 Student Council leaders come out to build some school spirit and unity.
Let’s go Tigers!
Girls Basketball registration is now open. Be sure to register online: https://schools.snap.app/BESD
Due to inclement weather, softball practice has been cancelled for today.
If you need a sports physical for the upcoming year, be sure to attend this FREE event hosted at OAK Orthopedics. Here is the link to a blank IESA pre participation examination form: https://s3.amazonaws.com/pubtemp/live/content/BESD/documents/20220428102731.pdf
If you need a sports physical for the upcoming year, be sure to attend this FREE event hosted at OAK Orthopedics.
Here is the link to a blank IESA pre participation examination form:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/pubtemp/live/content/BESD/documents/20220428102731.pdf
Here is the link for tonight's BUGC Promotion:
https://portal.stretchinternet.com/olivetadmin/portal.htm?eventId=734267&streamType=video
Bourbonnais Upper Grade Jazz Band is playing on Sunday, June 4 at the Strawberry Jazz Festival at Northfield Square Mall. Performance begins at 1:45 p.m. Don't miss it!!!
2023 Retiree: Lori Henry started her career in Bourbonnais in 1999 when she was hired to be a Science Teacher at Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center. She has spent the last 24 years teaching at Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center. During her time at BESD53, Lori has been involved in the BEA as the Co-President as well as building representative. She has mentored new teachers and been involved in the building leadership team over the last 24 years. Lori also helped in the transition to PLC teams at BUGC several years ago. She was the sponsor for the Chain Reaction group as well.
In her retirement, Lori plans to spend time with her grandchildren and family. She can’t wait to take a vacation off season. She also has plans to spend time in her garden.
2023 Retiree: Nancy Brownfield has been a Science teacher at Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center for the last 20 years. Prior to coming to BESD53 she spent 15 years at Donovan High School as a Science teacher. While at BESD53 Nancy has been a BEA representative for BUGC, Scholastic Bowl representative as well as helped out at numerous Athletic Events being the score keeper, timekeeper, and as well as other duties.
In her retirement, she plans to enjoy her new camper and hopes to travel the Pacific Northwest Coast. She will be busy in the fall when her son gets married.
Upcoming Dates to Remember!
