
🌟 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🌟
Today, we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals who provide essential support in our schools and classrooms. Your dedication, patience, and hard work make a world of difference in the lives of students every day. 💙📚
Thank you for all that you do! Drop a 💙 in the comments to show your appreciation! #ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay #ThankYou #EducationHeroes


Check out this awesome upcoming event!


D228 hosted the annual senior citizens breakfast this morning! All four schools welcomed senior citizens from our surrounding communities for a morning of fun, food and BINGO!











D228 hosted the 51st Annual Keith Anderson Fine Arts Festival on March 15th!
Read all about it here: https://www.bhsd228.com/article/2095135


Hillcrest High School is hosting the Hoops & Heroes event on April 4 from 6-8 PM, and we invite you to join us for a special evening that brings our community together.
This event supports Project Fire Buddies, an incredible initiative dedicated to helping children in need. Enjoy games, activities, and the opportunity to connect with local heroes who make a difference every day.
Please help us spread the word by sharing the flyer with students, families, and community members. Your support will make a meaningful impact.
Location: Hillcrest High School
Date & Time: April 4 | 6-8 PM
For more details, scan the QR code on the flyer. We hope to see you there!


D228 students began their Mi-Jack Pre-Apprentice program with training at the John Lanigan Training Center on Tuesday, March 11. The training program runs through May 6. Students will earn industry credentials and be trained in a variety of manufacturing areas.


Our D228 shoe drive will be ending next week! You can drop off at any of our four D228 schools! See the flyer for more information.


We’re thrilled to highlight two incredible educators from our World Language Department who recently showcased their expertise at the West Suburban World Language Conference, an event that draws over 500 attendees.
Stephanie Peterson (Bremen) and Selime Baftiri Ballazhi (Tinley Park) delivered impactful sessions that were very well received, representing Bremen High School District 228 with excellence.
Stephanie Peterson – Out of the Box: Cultural & Linguistic Opportunities for Students Outside the Classroom
Selime Baftiri Ballazhi – Building a Classroom Community through Language
Both educators co-presented these insightful topics, working together to bring fresh ideas and engaging strategies to fellow language teachers. Their dedication to enriching student learning inside and outside the classroom is truly inspiring.


Delta Academy wrapped up Black History Month with an inspiring celebration! Check out this article in the Patch!
https://patch.com/illinois/oakforest/delta-academy-black-history-month-celebration

Bremen High School students took a deep dive into real-world money management at JA Finance Park! With the help of 25 business & community volunteers, 169 Personal Finance students built budgets, made financial decisions, and gained valuable life skills. #BremenBraves
Read more here: https://bremen.bhsd228.com/o/bhs/article/2055769


🎉 Congratulations to Bremen High School & Oak Forest High School for earning the prestigious 2025 DECA Gold Certification in Retail & Food Operations! 🏆 Their dedication & entrepreneurial spirit have placed them among the top-performing schools in Illinois.
Read more here: https://www.bhsd228.com/article/2050269


March 1st! Be sure to swing by!


📚✨ Hillcrest High School’s first-ever Lit Fest was a huge success! 🎉 Juniors and seniors had the incredible opportunity to meet YA author Michelle Falkoff, hear about her journey as a writer, and even get their books signed! 🖊️📖
Students also enjoyed fun activities and awesome giveaways, making it a day to remember. Huge thanks to Michelle Falkoff for inspiring our future storytellers! 💙
Read more about the experience by visiting our website: https://hillcrest.bhsd228.com/o/hhs/article/2030904
#HillcrestLitFest #MichelleFalkoff #ReadWriteInspire #StudentSuccess




🎨✨ Huge congratulations to Bremen and Hillcrest students for showcasing their incredible talents at the Black Creativity Exhibition! Selected from over 1,300 entries, their artwork shines alongside professional artists at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. 🎭👏 #BlackCreativity #StudentArtists #FutureOfArt


🎬 BDTV 228 Wins Big! 🏆
We’re proud to announce that Unpredicted won Outstanding Cinematic Achievement at the 2025 Student Silent Film Festival! 🎥
Read more information about the film and the process students went through to bring it to life by heading to our website! Link: https://www.bhsd228.com/article/2023591


Bremen High School District 228 is thrilled to welcome our beloved senior citizens to our Annual Senior Citizen’s Breakfast! 🥞☕
Join us for a delicious meal, great company, and wonderful entertainment provided by our talented students. This special event will take place at all four of our district schools—we can't wait to celebrate with you!
📅 Date: March 19, 2025
📍 Locations: Bremen, Tinley Park, Hillcrest, and Oak Forest High Schools
Read more on our website: https://www.bhsd228.com/article/2011555
Come enjoy a morning of good food and even better company! RSVP today (RSVP by March 4th) 💙✨ #D228 #SeniorCitizensBreakfast #CommunityMatters


Support D228 Operation Snowball by visiting Chipotle in Tinley Park tonight!


Tanya Wiseman, senior at Oak Forest High School, is a leader with a compassionate heart. She is not only a student leader, but a driving force behind the "Leading with Heart" initiative at Oak Forest High School.
Read more about this fantastic Bengal by heading to our website: https://tinyurl.com/2zydn2z2


IMPORTANT: With the expected low temperatures tomorrow we will be moving to an e-Learning format for Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. Consult your email for more information about attendance and the format for this school day. Regarding after school activities, your coach or sponsor will communicate with each group the specifics of that group.
- Your student needs to complete the Attendance Google Form by 10 a.m. in order to be considered "present" for school.
- Your student should refer to his/her Google Classrooms and complete all assignments posted by the teacher.
- Classroom teachers are available to assist your student between the hours of 12 pm and 2 pm. Help can be provided via Google Classroom, Voice, Meet and/or email.



All D228 buildings are closed today.
