Ball-Chatham Educational Foundation

10/09/2026

Happy Homecoming!

10/07/2026

Are you passionate about agriculture, livestock, and the Illinois pork industry?
This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, build leadership skills, and represent Illinois pork.
Applications are due October 23, 2026. Find out more information by clicking the link below.
https://ilpork.com/youth/state-ambassador-internship

10/07/2026

The 2026 Glenwood High School Homecoming Parade kicks off Wednesday, October 7th at 5:30pm. Road closures will begin 30 minutes prior to the parade start time. Please plan accordingly if you live in or travel through this area. We ask that residents who live along the parade route avoid street parking during this time.

At approximately 5:15pm, no traffic will be allowed down Plummer Boulevard between Gordon Drive and Park Avenue.

NOTE: There will be no eastbound traffic allowed from GHS onto Plummer Boulevard until the parade has finished.

The parade route will run through Oakbrook subdivision and will cause many side street road closures during the parade time.

Please note that Oakbrook Avenue WILL be accessible throughout the parade road closure. The parade line up will begin in the west parking lot of Glenwood High School.

We hear they will be throwing out lots of candy this year…we hope to see you there!

❤️🖤

10/07/2026

09/26/2026

𝐁𝐂𝐒𝐃 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
6:00 PM
BCSD District Office
1475 E. Plummer Blvd., Chatham
(Located behind Glenwood High School)

Ball-Chatham CUSD #5 will have three Board of Education seats on the ballot for the April 6, 2027 Consolidated Election.

If you are interested in running to become a BCSD Board of Education member, you are encouraged to attend an upcoming School Board Candidate Informational Meeting.

During the meeting, prospective candidates will learn more about:

-The role and responsibilities of a School Board member

-The time commitment associated with serving on the Board

-Important dates and requirements in the 2027 election process

-What to expect as a member of the BCSD Board of Education

There will also be time for attendees to ask questions and learn more about this important opportunity to serve the students, families, staff, and community of Ball-Chatham CUSD #5.

Interested in making a difference in your community? We encourage you to come learn more about serving on the BCSD Board of Education.

08/14/2026

HUGE Thanks to Craig Monnett's Friends & Family who gave BCEF a Generous Donation in Memory of his Dedication to the Community! 👏

Their Gift will Fund Four Classroom Grants that help Enrich the Educational Experience for our Students, Teachers and Staff. 🎁

And... Welcome back Teachers! We can hardly wait to see what the year will bring! 🥳

❤️🍎

07/21/2026

BCEF is looking for Artists that would like to Donate a piece to our Fall Fundraiser, Masterpieces & Melodies. ❤️🍎

(More event information to follow.)

06/05/2026

We had so much fun Supporting our Friends at Titan Fuel tonight. Dinner was Delicious, Company Fantastic and overall just a Wonderful Evening! 🍎❤️🦐

05/30/2026

Our Iron Chef 2026 People's Choice Winner, Chef Dustin C***s of Legacy Pointe Eatery recieves Well Deserved Accolades. 👏❤️🍎

Meet Dustin C***s, our next New and Emerging Business Owner of the Year for The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Dustin owns Legacy Pointe Eatery and has always found creative ways to set himself apart from the very beginning. His first job as a high schooler started in the Charlie Parker's kitchen, then on to LLCC where he truly fell in love with food and the artistry behind it. From there he worked at a country club, travelled to soak in all that he could, and helped open both Finley's Tap House and Sangamo Brewing Co. When an opportunity to open his own restaurant came up, his aunt encouraged him to chase after that dream and the rest is history.

This guy puts everything he has in to creating an incredible dining experience for his customers. He listens. Truly listens and responds, adjust, shifts and puts the needs of this community first. Before opening on his first day, he made the decision to use a brick pizza oven for a new Gluten Free menu. He saw the challenges families had dining without those adequate options, so he did the research, trained, and made his restaurant more inclusive to dietary restrictions on the spot. It is now one of the things he is known best for.

On top of an amazing seasonal menu, this guy is truly generous with his time and talents. Last year, he won Judges Choice in The Iron Chef Gala, where he competes and donates an amazing boating experience that culminates in a meal prepared back on land with him as the private chef and all for charity. Taking care of people is his top priority and it extends far beyond the walls of his restaurant. If you haven't been out by Scheels to see him yet for a truly wonderful dining experience, don't let the new parking traffic from the Sports Dome fool you! A table with a fantastic meal is waiting just inside for you and make sure you stop Executive Chef Dustin C***s on the way by, because you could not meet a more respectful, kind and passionate guy. Everything he does is with beautiful intention and a big 'ol smile. He is one-of-a-kind. Congrats Dustin for this very well deserved nomination!

05/22/2026

💥 IRON CHEF ANNOUNCEMENT 💥

The Iron Chef 2026 PHOTOS are Here!

Click Here to See our Antics:
https://www.rachelholdenphotography.com/Client-Galleries/Iron-Chef-2026

Thank you to ALL who came out to Support!

Our Sponsors, Chefs, Bartenders, Judges, Volunteers, EmCee, Auctioneer and Guests, because of you we have gifted 80 Classroom Grants and a $2500 Community Impact Scholarship this year to Enrich the Educational Experience for our Students, Teachers and Staff at Ball-Chatham CUSD5. ❤️🍎

📸: Rachel Holden Photography
🖼: Star Graphics & Media
🏤: Crowne Plaza Springfield
🥳: Having A Ball Productions
🎶: Michael Ross & Crew

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