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Building Bunker Hill’s future by enhancing the student experience.

11/04/2026

Help us fund collaborative and flexible work space furniture for a fifth grade class by visiting https://www.bhef62014.org/grants/grantfunding

From teacher Michelle Dugan:

As our classroom evolves to meet the needs of modern learners, creating a dynamic, adaptable space is essential. Following a generous update of student desks and chairs this summer, I am seeking funding for two sets of five black, stackable stools (10 stools total) to complete our learning environment. These stools will be paired with two collaborative work tables, seamlessly matching our new furniture while providing vital flexible seating options. The stackable design optimizes our physical space, allowing us to clear floor area for large-scale projects or store the seating neatly in a corner when not in use. Funding this grant directly supports active learning, peer collaboration, and efficient classroom management.

11/02/2026

Help us fund a trip to the Play Academy for Bunker Hill's Challenge Group by visiting https://www.bhef62014.org/grants/grantfunding

Here is more info from teachers Shadow Collins and Erin McAfee:

We are hoping to provide our Challenge Group with an engaging and enriching field trip opportunity this fall. The Challenge Group consists of 23 students in grades 3–8 who demonstrate high academic achievement and benefit from opportunities to extend their learning beyond the general curriculum. Students were selected based on a combination of STAR assessment scores and teacher recommendations.

Play Academy is a STEAM-accredited, educator-backed program designed to take traditional field trips to the next level by showing students that serious learning can also be seriously fun. During the field trip, students will participate in STEAM-based labs focused on areas such as strategy, health, finance, and physics. These hands-on activities will challenge students to apply their knowledge, think strategically, collaborate with others, and approach problems from new perspectives.

We believe this experience would be an excellent extension of our Challenge Group curriculum. It would provide students with an opportunity to apply academic skills in an engaging, interactive environment while further developing the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills that are central to our enrichment program.

10/29/2026

You can partner with the Bunker Hill Education Foundation to make a difference in a Bunker Hill classroom by funding a grant! This program has been called Mini-Grants and Adopt-a-Classroom. Regardless of the name, our community has consistently provided for classroom enhancements that make learning in Bunker Hill exceptional!

Visit bhef62014.org/grants and click “Fund a grant here!” to see funding instructions and descriptions of this year’s grant opportunities. Fill out the form on the website to fund a grant and complete your donation by sending a check to BHEF at P.O. Box 100 or paying by credit card, venmo, paypal, or google pay at bhef62014.org/donate. All donations are tax deductible.

Our vision is a Bunker Hill where students and educators have the resources and inspiration to imagine, explore, and achieve their full potential. We can get there by working together to fund these grants, building Bunker Hill’s future by enhancing the student experience.

10/26/2026

Congratulations to this year’s honorees! We inducted Michelle Mueller and Pam Monetti to the Wall of Honor and celebrated the 2026 Teacher of the Year, Brendan Magruder!

10/24/2026

Tonight we celebrate the 2026 Teacher of the Year, Brendan Magruder! Mr. Magruder is a fourth-grade teacher who is passionate about creating a classroom where students feel supported, challenged, and excited to learn. He believes that building strong relationships with students is the foundation for academic success and that every student should feel valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Outside the classroom, Mr. Magruder serves as high school fishing coach, where he enjoys mentoring students and helping them develop lifelong skills. He values the opportunity to build connections with students through both academics and extracurricular activities.

10/22/2026

This weekend we induct two BHHS alumnae into the Wall of Honor! One is Michelle Mueller:

As noted in her nomination, Michelle Mueller’s “30-plus year career represents the ultimate journey through public education. From a Bunker Hill classroom teacher to Regional Superintendent, her continuous leadership, state-level advocacy, and community mentorship make her an exemplary inductee for the Bunker Hill Wall of Honor.” In addition to her career in education, Michelle serves on the Illinois Association of County Officials Board and Macoupin County CEO Board of Directors. She also directs the national youth trapshooting program for the state of Illinois.

10/20/2026

This weekend we induct two BHHS alumnae into the Wall of Honor! One is Pam Monetti:

Pam Monetti’s nomination describes her as “a natural leader who gives tirelessly of her time and self. Her interests are many but always revolve around creating a better life for those around her.” Pam was a founding member and the longtime president of the Bunker Hill Education Foundation. She was elected to three terms on the Bunker Hill CUSD8 Board of Education, serving six years as president. Her career includes having served as Illinois State Director for USDA Rural Development, working for the US House of Representatives, and working with over 300 labor unions across Missouri and Illinois. She has been the founder and organizer of the Bunker Hill parade for over thirty years.

10/15/2026

Tomorrow is the final day to purchase tickets for the Bunker Hill Education Foundation’s Wall of Honor Dinner to raise money for scholarships!

The dinner will be Saturday, October 24 at 6pm at the Bunker Hill High School. Catered by Brass Door Restaurant and Catering, tickets to the dinner are $25 and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available at Bunker Hill’s United Community Bank locations or by contacting the Foundation at [email protected]. Two Bunker Hill alumni will be inducted to the Wall of Honor: Michelle Mueller and Pam Monetti. We will also celebrate the Teacher of the Year, Brendan Magruder.

Get your tickets before it’s too late!

09/18/2026

Congratulations to Brendan Magruder, Bunker Hill's 2026 Teacher of the Year! We were thrilled to have the opportunity to surprise Mr. Magruder at the conclusion of a school assembly. He will receive the award at the Wall of Honor Dinner on Saturday, October 24. Join us at the dinner to celebrate this remarkable teacher!

09/15/2026

Did you miss Fall Fest over the weekend? You can still purchase a t-shirt to support scholarships for BHHS students! Send us a message here, email [email protected], or watch for us at upcoming school events!

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P. O. Box 100
Bunker Hill, IL
62014

Website

http://bhef62014.org/

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