Unit 5 has two high schools - Normal Community and Normal West. 

Normal Community Alumni

Normal West _ Contact school for information

AMTRAK

Central Illinois Regional Airport

Connect Transit

Greyhound Bus

Peoria Charter Bus

Before and After School Care at Unit 5 Elementary Schools

School / Provider / Contact Number

• BENJAMIN / Scribbles / 665-0000
• CARLOCK / YWCA / 662-0461
• CEDAR RIDGE / YMCA / 827-6233
• FAIRVIEW /  Normal Parks / 454-9542
• FOX CREEK / YWCA / 662-0461
• GLENN / Normal Parks / 454-9542
• GROVE / Normal Parks / 454-9542
• HOOSE / Normal Parks / 454-9542
• HUDSON / Scribbles / 665-0000
• NORTHPOINT / YMCA / 827-6233
• OAKDALE / Normal Parks / 454-9542
• PARKSIDE / Normal Parks / 454-9542
• PEPPER RIDGE / Scribbles/ 665-0000
• PRAIRIELAND / Normal Parks / 454-9542
• SUGAR CREEK / Normal Parks / 454-9542
• TOWANDA / YMCA / 827-6233

Contact Child Care Resource & Referral Network to get information on all the day care facilities in the Bloomington/Normal area at:
207 W. Jefferson
Bloomington
(309) 828-1892

Beyond the Books Educational Foundation

BEYOND THE BOOKS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION was formed to fund innovative enrichment programs for the students of Unit 5 and District 87 public schools. These programs extend the resources of the school districts, enabling educators to go beyond standard classroom experiences.

The recipients of these funds are educators whose creative and unique ideas are launched into model programs that can be adapted for use throughout the districts. These projects provide additional learning, experiences for students that are not typically funded by normal tax support.

Applications and information are available by clicking HERE .

The teen years often present some of our greatest parenting challenges. As our children become more independent, they address temptations and dangers that can affect their health and safety, like alcohol and other drugs. It can at times seem that our teens dismiss what we say, and their peers have all of the power. However, you should know, when parents talk to their kids about underage drinking, they listen. 83% of youth ages 10-18 years old cite parents as the leading influence in their decision to not drink at all, or not to drink on occasion.

Our hope is that the information contained on the B/N Parents Always Unstoppable website will assist you in guiding, directing, and “coaching” your teen to make the best decisions surrounding alcohol use. We know it is a challenge – even some of the best-skilled and most caring parents in the world have problems with their teens. But, taking steps now CAN help!

The Pratt Music Foundation promotes classical music in Bloomington-Normal-McLean County. Our primary activity is the Pratt Music FoundationScholarship Program: individual music instruction, in piano or strings, for talented, motivated students, with financial need, in grades 2 through 12.

Here is a link to more information.

Promise Council's purpose is to remove barriers to learning because we believe all children deserve the opportunity to achieve success through education. We are committed to seeing children experience the fundamental resources they need to succeed – we call them our 5 Promises:

• Caring Adults who are actively involved as parents, teachers, mentors, coaches, and neighbors             
• Safe Places that offer constructive use of time
• A Healthy Start and healthy development
• An Effective Education that builds marketable skills
• Opportunities to Help Others by making a difference through service

Promise Councils are committed to supporting students based on three key areas identified by local teachers and staff:

1. Providing more adult mentors for students
2. Meeting physical needs of students when they stand in the way of academic achievement
3. Increasing opportunities for parental engagement

Unit 5 has 14 Promise Council schools. 

Here is a link to more information.

STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT

Unit 5 recognizes that in some students and families may need additional supports provided outside of the classroom.

Here are several links to a variety of resources for those who need additional assistance:

• WHERE DO I TURN - PATH
• Food Pantries & Little Free Pantries
• Connect Transit Food Pantry Service Schedule & Bus Routes Map

Unit 5 runs its own food pantry and has family coordinators, whose job is to connect families in need of assistance with food insecurity, housing, and more. See details on the Student Supports page.

The Unit 5 Educational Foundation supports our educators as they strive to provide the best education for all students, by filling district funding gaps. Their support focuses on providing 21st century opportunities districtwide at all levels of education. 

foundation page