Regional Alternative School - RAS

09/11/2026

At RAS, the well-being of our students is at the 🧡 of everything we do. Today, our staff is proudly wearing teal, purple and Stay Another Day 👕 to show our commitment to mental health. We want every student and family to know: You Are NOT Alone. If you or someone you know needs help, please tell a trusting adult or call/text 988.

09/03/2026

Don’t tell the boss, but we went rogue and had a fun dress up day mid-week! You can’t sport RAS or funky socks without wearing shorts! 🤣🧦🩳

08/31/2026

Bright point is hosting a Food Pantry the 4th Wednesday of each month from noon to 2:00 pm.

08/27/2026

We don’t know Nancy, but we LOVE Nancy!

Nancy stopped by RAS and dropped off 1️⃣2️⃣ different bags of 🍿 for our staff. We weren’t mad about it!

Thank you, kind stranger, for brightening our day! ❤️

08/27/2026

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🏀 Basketball Skills & Drills Clinic! 🏀
Starting this Sunday, we’re excited to offer a weekly basketball clinic for 4th–8th grade girls and boys!
📅 Every Sunday
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Western Avenue Community Center
Come work on your skills, build confidence, and have fun on the court! Let’s hoop!

08/20/2026

2026-27 School Year loading...

Let's goooooooooooo!

08/15/2026

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🚨 SNAP SHOPPERS: IMPORTANT UPDATE 🚨

If you use SNAP benefits and need to replace food that was lost or spoiled during recent power outages, be sure to contact your local Bloomington-Normal SNAP office to find out if you qualify for replacement benefits. 🛒💚

And if you’ve been collecting your Link Match vouchers, now is a GREAT time to use them! 🎉

With our Link Match program, for every $1 you spend on eligible food items using SNAP, you can receive a $1 voucher to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables at Green Top Grocery—up to $10 in vouchers per SNAP account, per day, while grant funds are available. 🍎🥕🥦

Have vouchers saved up? Put them to work and restock your fridge with fresh produce! 💚

Questions about SNAP replacement benefits? Reach out to your local Bloomington-Normal SNAP office for assistance.

08/15/2026

Teachers are similar to the students they teach. They need movement and activities to get back into the routine of school. And maybe a little competition. Or, maybe it’s just RAS Staff who need all that?!?

We had a great first three days back! We started our school year OUTSIDE with fun games before the rain forced us inside to test our brains with, “Are You Smarter Than A 9th Grader?” We’ve had the opportunity to reflect on our instructional practices, plan with teams, and welcome dozens of students and families in for orientation.

Have we mentioned this is our last year at 408 W Washington?!? 😬🤗

08/14/2026

✨RAS Staff First Day of School Pics✨

*Last First Day of School at 408 W Washington!

08/13/2026

Full circle ⭕️ moments are the best 😊.

A huge thank you 🙌 to one of our former students for donating essential hygiene supplies 🧴🧼🪥 to support our current student population. At RAS we firmly believe that meeting basic needs is the first step toward student success AND having our grads give back means EVERYTHING ✨💫💛