Bellwood School District 88 is introducing a Student Identification (ID) Program to support student safety and accountability across our schools.
The program will begin in a practice phase on September 29, 2025, with all students required to wear their IDs daily starting October 15, 2025.
Rollout Timeline:
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Starting September 24, 2025 – Students will begin receiving their photo IDs, lanyards, and badge holders
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Beginning September 29, 2025 – Students will practice ID use during their school’s scheduled bus evacuation drill (dates vary by school)
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By October 15, 2025 – All students will have their IDs and must wear them daily at school, on field trips, and at extracurricular activities
Student Expectations:
Students will be expected to:
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Wear their ID visibly every day at school and during events
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Scan their ID when boarding and exiting District 88 school buses
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Report lost, stolen, or damaged IDs to the school office
Questions or Support
For more information, please contact your child’s school office.
👉 Thank you for your partnership as we launch this important program to keep students safe, supported, and ready to succeed.