The District 206 Education Foundation is a 501c3 organization.
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Join us for this historic celebration
The District 206 Education Foundation is proud to announce it will hold a three-day epic celebration on September 19th, 20th and 21st, 2025, to commemorate 125 years of Bloom educational excellence. Join us for a special event filled with fun activities, delicious food, and opportunities to support our students.
Founded in 1900, Bloom High School has been instrumental in shaping history in Chicagoland and throughout the United States for 125 years. Bloom was named to the National Register of Historic Places on June 3,1982 as an outstanding example of public art deco architecture. The interior entry includes a remarkable set of wall frescoes by the American artist Edgar Britton. The two limestone sculptures outside were designed by Curtis Drewes, and the amazing library contains a large globe made by the Weber Costello Company for our 32nd president Franklin Roosevelt.
The Celebrations raise money for the Bloom Education Foundation, providing critical funding each year for a variety of projects including anatomy/kinesiology and physics labs, robotics, band and choir programs, vocational education equipment, fine arts activities, athletics and boosting Foundation endowment funds. Since its inception in 1992, the Foundation has raised close to $2 million in support of past, current and future Bloom students.
EVENTS
Fri, Sep 19Rudy's at BalagioCome join us along with your alums to celebrate Bloom High School's 125th Anniversary. This event featuring live music by the amazing local band Midlife Crisis (Bloom grads Mike Vittori '79 and Tom Skowronski '80) promises to be an epic party on Friday, September 19th.
Sat, Sep 20Sarff Field***Tickets need to be purchased at the gate at time of game.*** Experience the excitement of Bloom High School's anniversary football game at Sarff Field. Cheer for the team and enjoy a nostalgic afternoon at the stadium.
Sat, Sep 20Olympia Fields CC[SOLD OUT] Join us for an elegant dinner and entertainment by Tom Panici 79 and The Midwest Big Band Orchestra at Olympia Fields CC to celebrate Bloom High School's 125th, while helping The Foundation provide additional educational opportunities for our students and teachers.
Sun, Sep 21Bloom High SchoolSelf guided or group tours of the historical state recognized landmark school. Come reminisce and enjoy the company of your classmates; see the vast improvements in our school; and learn about multiple Bloom clubs including the Band, Choir, and Robotics Club.
GALLERY
FOUNDATION TESTIMONIALS
Diana Harrigan - Director of Choral Music
Bloom High School Alumnus - Class of 1998
“The Foundation’s purchase of acoustic choral shells has been a major addition to our Choral Music Program. The Shells have truly enhanced our sound projection and have also enhanced the richness and depth of our choral music by creating an immersive listening experience. We are forever grateful for the ongoing support of the Foundation.”
Chris Clausing
Science Teacher and Blazin' Bots Coach
“The Foundation has been a huge supporter and funder of our Blazin’ Bots Robotics Program. The Foundation’s support has helped us achieve 4 years of State-Qualifying Robots, 2 World-Qualifying robots and TONS OF FUN! Thanks so much!”