Blackford County Schools

Good afternoon. Please be aware that phones are down at all BCS schools currently.

We hope our Bruin Basketball Team can feel the love from our Kindergarten students! Ms. Molly Messersmith's class at BPS displays the pictures they colored to wish the Bruins good luck at Regionals! Great job, Cubs! Let's go, Bruins!
#BlackfordAthletics

Let's hear it for the Blackford United Bowling Team and their coaches (l to r) Mr. Tyler McDonald and Mrs. Linda Wallace! We appreciate all the hard work of our athletes and our coaches! Thank you for a great season!
#BruinProud

Seventh graders in Ms. Shelby Capper's class at BJSHS worked on identifying parts of sentences inside of a compound-complex sentence while enjoying the nice weather! Keep up the good work, Bruins!

Please help us get out the word about the BCS 26-27 Kindergarten Round Up for Parents!

Just a reminder that the groundbreaking for the Blackford County Schools Performing Arts Center takes place Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. There is limited parking in the construction area, but there is additional parking via the west side of the construction site entrance. We hope to see you there!

Join us for fun and learning at the Blackford Preschool Academy!
#BetterAtBlackford #BlackfordPreschoolAcademy

Mark your calendar - Kindergarten Roundup is April 1 at BPS.

Join us for the official groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the construction of the Blackford County Schools Performing Arts Center on March 10 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Mark your calendar's, Bruins! This year's Health Fair will be Friday, May 8th from 9 am to 4 pm. We are once again offering free lung scans for those between the ages of 50-77, as well as a history of smoking for 20+ years. If you, a friend, or family member are eligible, please use the QR code to schedule and take advantage of this great opportunity.
See you at the Health Fair!

BCS will close school today due to icy roads. We were granted a waiver day by the IDOE so there will be no eLearning and this day will not be made up. Be Safe Bruins!

BCS will operate on a 2 hour delay Monday March 2nd 2026. The light snow in the last hour has made for slick roads. Be safe Bruins.

Thank you from everyone at Blackford Unified Sports! With your donations we were able to meet our goal of raising enough money to fund our Champions Together fees! This Polar Plunge season, we raised $1,875! Over the past three Polar Plunges we have have raised $5,343! Thank you for your support! Go Bruins!

We need YOU to donate blood on Tuesday, February 24 at BJSHS! Scan the QR Code in the flyer and set your appointment. Help save a life, Bruins! Join us!

BJSHS student Jan Mae Batilo and her Art Teacher Sydney Walter were on hand at Tuesday evening's School Board meeting to celebrate Jan Mae's artwork receiving Regional Scholastic Art Awards. According to Mrs. Walter, this year, 2,270 artworks were entered, and 649 received an Honorable Mention, Silver Key, or Gold Key in recognition of their outstanding creative achievements.
She added that board members (and everyone else) can see Jan Mae's work on display along with the other Regional winners at the Ft. Wayne Museum of Art from February 14-April 12. Her Gold Key work, "The Sink Was My Ocean," will proceed to National Adjudication in New York City.

A reminder that School Board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the Administrative Offices' boardroom.

There is so much happening at the basketball game tonight and you aren't going to want to miss any of it!
Remember, the Class of 2026 is hosting a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7:30 in the BJSHS Cafeteria. (Adults $8 and Children $5.)
Also, don't forget to bring an item to the game to help support the Blackford Animal Shelter. Check out their list of needs in the photo and help if you are able. There will be a Kids Activity Zone and Silent Auction, sponsored by the BJSHS Principles of Health Careers Class. (Winners will be announced during Half-Time.)
Last, but not least, there will be a Youth Basketball Recognition at Half-Time to honor all our future BJSHS Bruins for their accomplishments this season!
Come out, have some fun and cheer on your Blackford Bruins as they take on the Northwestern Tigers. JV tips off at 6 p.m. and the Varsity game begins at 8 p.m.
LET'S GO, BRUINS!!!

BCS will operate on a 2 hour delay Thursday February 19th, 2026 due to fog. Be Safe Bruins.

Join us in supporting the Blackford County Animal Shelter during the Charity Drive set for this Friday, February 20 at 6 p.m. at the BJSHS Boys Basketball game. There will be a Silent Auction and an Activity Zone where kids can play games and win fun prizes. (Winners will be announced at half-time!)
Check out the list below of the Shelter's needs and please help where you can!
We thank the BJSHS Principles of Health Careers Class for sponsoring the event. #BruinProud #BlackfordCountyAnimalShelter