04/25/2026
TOMORROW! April 25th is our Kid Prom for students in K-5 and a special adult! No ticket required, just show up!
6-8 PM SBCS Gym
Dressing on theme is encouraged - NO SWIMWEAR
We always have free items and items available for purchase. Bring cash, limited quantities. First come, first served!
FREE - Leis, Popcorn and Water
FOR PURCHASE (CASH ONLY) - $1 Lemonade, $2 Pizza Slice, $3 Cotton Candy, $5 Goodie Bag
NOT A DROP OFF EVENT
04/16/2026
It is time to order your Yearbook if you have not already! ORDERS DUE THURS APRIL 30th
Please order your yearbook ASAP if you have not! Order here: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/ Yearbook ID: 2207826
04/13/2026
Please join PTO for our April Meeting! Tomorrow Tuesday April 14th at 6 pm. Childcare provided.
We will have a SPECIAL GUEST - Melissa Hotstetter, the Springfield Chapter President of Wait Until 8th, will be present to talk about their initiative to wait to give smart phones to kids until 8th grade. Come learn about this important cause!
ALSO - Please order your yearbook ASAP if you have not! Order here: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/ Yearbook ID: 2207826
And students in K-5, make sure you have Kid Prom on your calendar for April 25th!
04/01/2026
Updates from PTO! Our March Newsletter and Kid Prom announcement!
03/25/2026
Wow! Congrats to our very own Ms. Capranica for being one of the Illinois State Board of Education Those Who Excel honorees! We are thrilled to have you as an Upper Primary level teacher at SBCS!
03/10/2026
Tomorrow is our March PTO Meeting and it will be VIRTUAL this month on Google Meet! Join tomorrow Tues March 10th at 6 pm: https://meet.google.com/iuy-ephj-iwv
THANK YOU to everyone who joined for our Music Bingo fundraiser event this weekend! It is always a fun time and we were thrilled to have another sold out event this year! We especially love having teachers and staff present, check out the photo of some of them in attendance. Thanks for the support!
Special thanks to our event sponsors:
Micah Miller for 186
The Tipsy Toad
Freestyle Apparel and Design
Elevated Appetites
Katie Hageman Insurance
Dumb Records
bankwithBOS
Ron Moreland State Farm
ExcitingWindows! by Susan Day
Members of the SBCS School Board
(Sorry Facebook is not letting me tag everyone)
Please thank these local businesses for their support!
02/26/2026
We love Kendra and all our staff!
Our next spotlight shines on Kendra, the dedicated Kitchen Manager at Ball Charter School! 🌟
Kendra is warm and welcoming to both staff and students, creating a cafeteria environment where everyone feels comfortable and cared for. She is a positive, shining light who can brighten anyone’s day with her smile and encouraging spirit.
Her love and guidance are always present—whether she’s leading her team or interacting with students. Kendra’s steady support and uplifting presence make a meaningful difference in the Ball Charter community.
Thank you, Kendra, for the heart and leadership you bring each day. We see you and appreciate you! ❤️🍎
02/18/2026
Here is our February newsletter and a reminder about our MUSIC BINGO FUNDRAISER event!
Music Bingo is really fun and easier than trivia. As your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers to join you for a fun night!
RESERVE YOUR TABLE: https://square.link/u/4xVAxAqn
02/11/2026
PTO NEEDS YOUR HELP!
We are seeking AUCTION ITEMS and ROUND SPONSORS for our Music Bingo event! We would love to have participation from SBCS Family Businesses! We are open to most any items for our auction. Or, a Round Sponsorship ($150) gets you promoted on all event materials. ***EMAIL US AT [email protected] to help!*** OR put your email address in the comments and we will reach out!
We are also still selling MUSIC BINGO TABLES! Music Bingo is really fun and easier than trivia. As your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers to join you for a fun night!
RESERVE YOUR TABLE: https://square.link/u/4xVAxAqn
***Please do not respond to any comments regarding ticket sales, they are scams. The only way to reserve a table is through the Square link or emailing PTO to make arrangements.***