Bremen High School District 228

Congratulations to Oak Forest High School Junior Ryan Lipsett, who has been named to the Creative Visions Mental Health Youth Advisory Committee! This elite committee is composed of teens from all over the United States and is focused on promoting mental health awareness for teens through storytelling and creative expression! Check out our latest story all about this amazing opportunity, and amazing student: https://oakforest.bhsd228.com/o/ofhs/article/1492993

DON'T FORGET: The senior citizens breakfast is BACK this year on March 20th! Remember to call the school you wish to attend to RSVP! More information can be found here: https://www.bhsd228.com/article/1448010

TPHS wrapped up #BlackHistoryMonth with a celebration in the library. There was dancing, games, research displays, a photo shoot, and so much more. This was all organized by this amazing group of dedicated students under the direction of Ms. Baftiri-Ballazhi. #TinleyParkTitans

Oak Forest High School hosted its Cultural Fair on Wednesday! Students came down to the IMC to watch their fellow classmates showcase their cultural food, dance, music and traditions. Many students came dressed in their culture's traditional clothing, representing and celebrating their heritage! #OakForestHighSchool

Tinley Park High School held its annual Black History Month assembly on Thursday! It was a very informative, interactive assembly with a spoken word performance, and performances by the school choir, the Bremen High School Step Team, and Hillcrest High School's cheer team! #BHM

Bremen High School hosted is annual Diversity Club Health & Prosperity Fair in the main gym on Thursday. There were over 45 vendors from around the community involved in the event, and all students had the chance to walk through the tables to learn more about different professions in the community!

TONIGHT! Learn more by visiting our website: https://www.bhsd228.com/o/bhsd228/page/parent-university

STEM Night was a fantastic success at Bremen and Tinley Park High Schools last week! #STEMNight #D228

Hillcrest High School Special Education teacher, Theresa Kelsey, is being honored as one of the Illinois State Board of Education's "Those Who Excel" award recipients! We are so proud!! The annual Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards celebrate incredible classroom teachers, administrators, teams, volunteers, and school support personnel who have made lasting impacts on the students, families, and fellow educators in their school communities. “We are thrilled to receive the news that Theresa Kelsey has been recognized as a 2024 Those Who Excel Award winner,” said Hillcrest Principal Ron Towner. “Mrs. Kelsey continually goes above and beyond for the students of Hillcrest High School and she embodies what it means to be a Hawk. Her commitment to education and the impact she has made with our students is truly commendable. Congratulations Mrs. Kelsey!” Kelsey began her teaching career 12 years ago in Blue Island, and has been a member of the Bremen High School District 228 family for the last eight years. She chose to become a special education teacher because her passion is to help students find their amazing abilities, and to help them believe in themselves. “The fact that a parent could take five minutes out of their day to do something like this for me makes me so proud of myself, and makes me so proud to make her proud of our profession,” Kelsey said. “Hillcrest is such a good school, full of amazing teachers and great students. This award makes me feel as though we teachers come to work everyday and it doesn’t go unnoticed. It’s hard for a person to say that they are proud of themselves, but I am so proud of this profession and the work we do everyday.” Read the entire press release by visiting our website: https://www.bhsd228.com/article/1470829

Sophomore Leadership was proud to partner with Cradles To Crayons. @C2CChicago is dedicated to helping children in need with various essentials. Items were collected at Bremen High School and then dropped off at the Riverdale Public Library. #BremenBraves

Last call! Don't forget to purchase your tickets for the coolest winter social around! Ticket sales will close at 4p.m. today. For more information visit the winter social site here: https://sites.google.com/bhsd228.com/bhs-winter-social-2024/home

Tinley Park High School staff has rallied together to support Project Fire Buddies, a local organization that holds a special place in their hearts. On February 10th, Special Education Teacher Lauren Brazel and School Counselor Shannon Gormley attended the Project Fire Buddies Gala, and in a gesture of solidarity, they decided to contribute a gift card basket on behalf of TPHS for the organization's raffle. What started as a modest goal of $500 quickly surpassed all expectations. The TPHS staff's incredible generosity and community spirit have resulted in a staggering $2,000 in donations! The funds went towards creating a significant contribution to Project Fire Buddies, which provides crucial support to families facing challenges similar to that of Frankie, Brazel’s son, who battles Cerebral Palsy, HIE, Epilepsy, and CVI. "Frankie was born 2 months early and suffered brain damage. We made the hard decision as a family to enter my son into palliative/hospice care to ensure the time we have with him is spent giving him the comfort he deserves,” Brazel said. “Project Fire Buddies has done so much for our family, and we wanted to be able to give back." Read more by visiting our website: https://tinley.bhsd228.com/o/tphs/article/1461138

We are just days away from the first Community STEM Night at Bremen and Tinley Park High Schools! High school students and science teachers will have multiple stations of hands-on science activities for guests to explore and get involved with. We would like to invite anyone in the community, especially our feeder school students, and faculty/friends to attend with their families, please spread the word! #STEMNight #D228

Check out this upcoming Parent University event taking place on February 22nd at Tinley Park High School! No registration is required, and families from all of our communities are encouraged to attend. Learn more about the District 228 Parent University initiative by visiting our website: https://www.bhsd228.com/o/bhsd228/page/parent-university

We are so excited to announce that the Annual Senior Citizen's Breakfast is coming back to Bremen High School District 228 for the first time since 2019! The event will take place at all four high schools on March 20th. Read the article below for details on how to RSVP to your school of choice, and spread the word! https://www.bhsd228.com/article/1448010

This February, we stand united in recognizing the significance of Black History Month. Our high school district is committed to promoting understanding, inclusivity, and education about the profound impact of African American history. Together, let's learn, reflect, and amplify the voices and stories that have shaped our nation! #BHM BHSD228

Oak Forest High School has earned the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science A! Schools honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have expanded girls’ access in AP computer science courses. Seven out of eleven female students passed the AP exam in 2023. This group of students also include representatives of Tinley Park High School and Bremen High School. Although many have since graduated from Bremen High School District 228, the following students passed the AP exam last year: Cayden Booker (TPHS), Emilia Borovic, Isabel Cazares (BHS), Jillian Colangelo, Abbie Kruis, Madison Levsay, and Hailey Ostrom. "We are so proud of the unique perspective our female students bring to the fields of Math and Science,” said Oak Forest High School Principal Jane Dempsey. “This is a recognition of our belief that anyone can succeed in any field. Our graduates are a testament to the impact created by opening doors to women." Read more about it on our website: https://www.bhsd228.com/article/1434546 #TheBengalWay #KeepersoftheLight #D228

We have a really exciting event coming up at Oak Forest High School! On January 23rd, Oak Forest High School and Bremen High School have back-to-back varsity girls then boys basketball games. Collectively, the schools created a fundraiser event called "Battle of the Badges" to raise money for Project Fire Buddies, which works with our communities. Police and fire officials are encouraged to attend the event to participate in fun, interactive games during half-time of the boy's varsity game! There will be custom shirts for sale, and proceeds will be donated to Project Fire Buddies! Please spread the word so we can get police and fire from our towns to come out, and we hope to see you there!

Tinley Park High School Coach Chris Vitt has been named the 2023 Athletico Coach of the Year! This is a national award, and we are extremely proud of Coach Vitt and all of his selfless efforts to serve the Tinley Park community! The Athletico Coach of the Year Award recognizes coaches for all they do to serve their local communities, including sportsmanship, coaching success and classroom involvement. In honor of his achievements, Coach Vitt will receive an engraved award, a $250 Amazon gift card, and an Athletico prize package. “It is a very cool honor to receive on behalf of Tinley Park High School. I believe it is really a program/school award more than an award just for me,” Vitt said. “It is a huge credit to our coaching and strength/conditioning staff, our teachers and, most importantly, our young men who have embraced the challenges that we put in front of them on a daily basis. We ask a lot of them and expect a lot of them, and they are now starting to expect a lot out of themselves, which is what it is all about.” “I want people to realize that Tinley Park High School has a lot to offer student athletes and their families,” Vitt continued. “It would be hard to find facilities that are better than ours but what is even more powerful is that at Tinley Park we have amazing coaches and teachers in our building whose main goal is to help students reach their full potential academically and athletically. Tinley Park High School is one of the best kept secrets in the South Suburbs.” Read more about this outstanding accomplishment on our website: https://www.bhsd228.com/article/1414289

Congratulations to our fall 2023 D228 Keepers of the Light! Our recipients were recognized at our district Board of Education meeting tonight. One student and one staff member are chosen from each school. Recipients are: Bremen: Kevin Castillo Rozo and Millie Savic Tinley Park: Jillian Hickey and Josh Firestone Hillcrest: Sidney Yancey and Emily Boyd Oak Forest: Jennifer DeBosschere and Ja Rodriguez Delta: Darcy Walker and Tre’onna Duncan Administration Center: Gerry Zermeno Congratulations, Keepers of the Light!