More scenes from the BIS 3rd grade Taste of Thailand Day. Students learned about the country and its culture with lessons from Pradit and Mark Dawson. Students had the opportunity to sample some Thai food that Mrs. Dawson had prepared for the students. What a fun day of learning!
Blackford Primary School celebrated their School Social Worker today by surprising her with a special ceremony. Each and every student presented Ms. Ericka Rogers with a flower as a way of saying Thank You. ❤️
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Blackford Jr- Sr. High School received the Best Practice Award during yesterday's Indiana Association of People Supporting Employment (APSE) conference and awards luncheon in Muncie.
The award recognizes innovation, imagination, and exemplary performance to support those with disabilities to work and further their career path in an inclusive workforce. BJSHS was honored for its promotion of work and work-based learning.
According to Mrs. Linda Wallace, special needs teacher at BJSHS, "We were also commended for using a strength-based approach and making sure the needs of the students were addressed, as well as our team approach to case conferences."
"I'm incredibly proud of the way our teachers work for our students,” said Principal Jason Ridge. “Mrs. Wallace and the other teachers and aides in her department are invested in their students and care about what they do with their lives after high school. Our team of teachers and counselors genuinely care about our students and live up to our mission to empower our students to maximize their potential in school and life beyond BJSHS. It is really nice to see their efforts and the efforts of Carla Steed from Vocational Rehabilitation be recognized."
The Indiana APSE is an organization that promotes and expands quality, community employment outcomes of choice for all people with disabilities. APSE members are the foundation of advocacy for integrated employment.
Accepting the award on behalf of BJSHS were Assistant Principal Karen Mealy and Mrs. Wallace.
Look at those excited Kindergarten faces! Lucky students in Ms. Kiley Eppard's class at BPS sampled green eggs and ham today in honor of beloved author Dr. Seuss.
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The Read Across America program always makes for a big day in the district! Our older BJSHS Bruins stopped by the BIS to read to our younger students.
Thank you to April Bartlett and the Bruin crew for making this happen for our BIS students!
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The Ancient Greek Philosopher, Pythagoras, was in Mrs. Hollie Parker’s math class at BJSHS! The students were completing a Pythagorean Theorem Discovery Lab!
Nice work, Mrs. Parker and nice work, Bruins!
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Mark you calendars for the BPS Incoming Kindergarten Meeting!
What a beautiful day! Kindergarten students in Ms. Kiley Eppard's class at BPS are enjoying the bright sunshine and warmer temperatures during recess today.
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At the February School Board meeting, students from the BIS were recognized for their accomplishments as Character Ed recipients. Students attending included (from left) Joel Keys, Jace Fox, Eylijah Lovelady and Jusaina Hernandez.
The Character Ed Trait for November was "The Classroom Cheerleader." Joining Joel Keys as a recipient was Charlie Pauley.
December's Character Ed trait was "Strong and Steady" with recipients Ellie Barnes and Jace Fox.
In January, the Character Ed trait was "Diversity and Inclusion" and recipients were Eylijah Lovelady and Jusaina Hernandez.
We are #BruinProud of all of our Character Ed recipients! Congratulations!
We're celebrating the blue and gold of FFA Week! Students at BJSHS had a fun time during yesterday's convocation with a number of creative challenges. Keep up the good work, Bruins! We are #FFAProud!
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Check out what the students in Mr. Rich Uggen's 8th grade Manufacturing Class have been up to! Nice work, Bruins!
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BJSHS sophomore Evelyn Gulley earned a Silver Key award in the 2024 Scholastic Art Awards of Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio. According to Art Teacher Sydney Walter, 1694 artworks were entered and only 400 received awards.
Evelyn is pictured with the portrait she drew of her great grandmother, Waunita Leona Godfrey, which will be on display with the other award-winning artworks at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art until April 7.
Congratulations, Evelyn!
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The Blue Felt Jazz Band was in action over the weekend at Northside High School and according to Director Mr. Holden Berlin, "The jazz band killed it!"
Don't miss your opportunity to catch Blue Felt Jazz Band live and in-person at the BJSHS Band Concert set for Thursday, February 29. The junior high kicks off the music at 6 p.m. with the high school musicians taking the stage at 7:30. Come out and support these talented students!
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BJSHS Robotics Coach Mrs. Jen Gallatin reports that the Junior High Robotics Team that was in competition this past weekend: "Not the day we expected, had a lot of technical difficulties, but 35473A managed a fourth place finish today. Pretty good season for both teams with a very difficult task. Looking forward to next year and moving these guys up to VRC."
Way to go, Bruins!
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Wow and brrr...! We can't thank enough the kind-hearted folks who braved the cold this weekend to participate in the 2024 Polar Plunge! Over $2000 was raised to go towards the Blackford Jr.-Sr. High School Unified Sports program and Special Olympics. A big thank you to all of the "Polar Plungers!" You are the best! We are #BruinBroud
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How about a shout-out for BJSHS senior Cate Wolfe for taking home a gold medal at this weekend's State Vocal Solo and Ensemble Contest! Great job, Cate!
You can catch Cate sing live and in-person with the BJSHS Blue Felt Jazz Band on Thursday, February 29. Come out and enjoy a great show!
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It was a little freaky at BPS today! Students and staff were told to dress like each other for a fun Freaky Friday. As you can see, they had a blast with this! Check out some of our "newer (younger) teachers" teaching class!
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Here are more scenes from Freaky Friday at BPS! Thanks to everyone for making this such a fun day for the students!
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More scenes from Freaky Friday at BPS. What a fun time!
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Meet Blackford County Sheriff's Deputy Devin Cavanaugh! He currently serves as the SRO for our schools and students. We are giving Deputy Cavanaugh a shout-out because today is National SRO Day! We appreciate all he does for BCS!
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