Join us for our Christmas Celebration on December 11th at 6:00 PM at the Dupo Jr./Sr. High Gym & Cafeteria! Enjoy our choir concert, Santa Claus, Scholastic Book Fair, art show, cookies & milk, and more. We hope to see you there! 🎄✨

Save the date! Our annual Bluffview Elementary PTO Trivia Night is returning on Saturday, February 6, 2027, at 7:00 PM at Turner Hall in Columbia.

This is PTO's single largest fundraiser of the year, directly funding programs, classroom resources, and enrichment activities for our students and teachers. We owe a huge thank-you to our dedicated PTO volunteers who put in countless hours behind the scenes to make it happen.

How you can get involved:

Play: Gather a team and reserve a table.

Donate: Contribute items or completed themed baskets to our basket raffle.

Sponsor: Promote your business or family by sponsoring a trivia round.

Contribute an Experience: Donate unique services, tickets, or items for our silent auction.

To reserve a table, become a sponsor, or coordinate a donation, please email us at pto@dupo196.org.

Thank you for your continued generosity and support—our school community thrives because of you!

Please note the venue change for tonight's Bluffview Elementary PTO meeting. 6pm, Triple Lakes Tavern, all are welcome! https://www.facebook.com/share/19PieTgQYD/

Calling All~ Mark your calendars—you're invited to celebrate 100 years of DHS📅✨Whether you attended DHS, have kids in the district, or simply live in our wonderful community, come out to honor our past & launch our future!

🎉 Free Admission & Fun for All Ages:📲 Scan the QR code to RSVP and share your favorite memories. See you there! 🐅 #DupoCentennial #Dupo196 #SaveTheDate #DupoTigers

The fall book fair might be over, but you can still shop online until 9/27/2026! https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=6199913

Calling all History Enthusiasts & Local Historians~ In 1926, the main building of DHS opened its doors. 100 years later, it stands as a testament to local resilience, education, & community pride. 📜🏛️Join us for guided building tours, historical archives, & guest presentations highlighting a century of DHS history.

📍 DHS Front Courtyard | Admission is Free! RSVP or share historical photos/memories: Scan the QR code. #HistoricIllinois #DupoHistory #1926to2026 #CentennialAnniversary

These outstanding individuals truly embody our word of the month: Respect. From supporting their peers to creating a positive classroom environment, thank you for leading by example! 👏📚 #StudentOfTheMonth #Respect #ProudSchool #LeadByExample

Reminder! Bluffview PTO Taco Dinner & Book Fair
Wednesday, September 16⋅4:00 – 7:00pm

Reminder! Our fall book fair will open at the Taco Dinner on 9/16 from 4-7pm and then be open during Specials on 9/17 and 9/18. Set up your eWallets now! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/bluffviewelementaryschool2

Calling all Dupo 196 Students~ Did you know our main building turns 100 years old this year?! 🐅 Be part of history at the DHS Centennial Celebration! Bring your friends and family right after school to celebrate a century of Tiger Pride! 🎒 #DHS100 #TigerSpirit #DupoTigers #Dupo196

Calling all Recent Graduates and Young Alumni~ Need an excuse for a mini-reunion? 🥂 Step back into the hallways where it all started! DHS is celebrating 100 years.Grab some food truck eats, catch up with old friends, enjoy the DJ, & check out historical throwbacks! 🎟️ Free Admission!

Tag your high school crew in the comments and make plans to meet up! 👇 #DupoGrads #DHS100 #Throwback #TigerNation #DupoIL

✨ Tacos + Books = Pure Magic! 🌮📚

Get ready for an enchanting evening at Bluffview Elementary School! Join us for our Find Your Magic Book Fair & Taco Night, presented by the Bluffview PTO.

Bring your appetite and your love for reading—it’s going to be a delicious and magical night for the whole family!

🗓️ Date: September 16th

⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Location: Bluffview Elementary School

🌮 Dinner Deal: ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Tacos for $7 (Kids 3 & under eat FREE!)

Come support our school, discover fantastic new books, and enjoy unlimited tacos with our amazing school community! See you there! ✨

#BluffviewElementary #BluffviewPTO #BookFair #TacoNight #FamilyNight #SupportOurSchool #SchoolCommunity #FindYourMagic

Check out our preschool info

Pre-K and Kindergarten invite all of Bluffview to fill the school with the colors of the rainbow as we work on our colors in the coming weeks!

Dental Safari will be providing dental check-ups to the students of Bluffview Elementary on Tuesday, September 15 and Wednesday, September 16, 2026. If you would like your child(ren) to participate, please complete the consent form that was sent home with your child or complete the online dental consent form by visiting www.dentalsafariforms.com

Picture Day is Coming on 9/10/2026! Pre-order today on mylifetouch.com. Create an account or login with your Picture Day ID: EVTFC6ZH3

Tigers thrive when they keep their absences under five!

Reminder: Open Houses tomorrow, Aug 11! Bluffview: 5-7pm. Jr/Sr High: 6-8pm. See you there!

Back-to-school season is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome our students and families back! The first day of school is Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Save the date for the Dupo CUSD 196 Open House on Tuesday, August 11, 2026!

Times:

🍎 Bluffview Elementary: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📚 Junior High & High School: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Peep the flyer attached for more details. Spread the word and tag a Dupo family who needs to see this! 👇