Dear BU Community,
December in Sugar Grove started out with quite the snowfall, which certainly got me in the holiday spirit! Our schools are sparkling with exciting activities - from our holiday-themed elementary book fair that took place a few weeks ago, to spirit days, holiday music concerts and meaningful community service projects that are happening throughout the building.
Some examples of giving in action with our students include welcoming the World's Largest Red Kettle last week for coin and cash donations to the local Salvation Army. Our elementary school is collecting coins to purchase food for families in need, and our high school IGNITE leadership program is spearheading a food drive for The Salvation Army. Anyone is welcome to bring in non-perishable food items between now and December 18th. Donations can be made by the Wall of Gratitude outside of the high school office. And, of course, the annual Spreading the Sparkle non-profit group is hard at work adopting families to help bring Christmas magic into their homes.
It is heartwarming and rewarding to see our Rockets working together - students, staff and community - to make the holidays brighter for one another. It's a great reminder of what an amazing, special place Sugar Grove/Berne Township is - and how fortunate we all are to call it home.
I hope you and the ones you love have a very joyful holiday season, a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year!
See you all in 2026!
Jon Parker
Superintendent