Ladies and gentlemen, Blackford County Schools is proud to announce the 2023 Henderson Teacher of the Year Mrs. Sasha Hudson!
She is joined in the photo by (from left) BJSHS Principal Jason Ridge, her husband Scott Hudson, and BCS Superintendent Chad Yencer. Mrs. Hudson joined the BCS team in 2018 as a Language Arts teacher before moving into her role as a Spanish teacher at BJSHS.
Mrs. Hudson will be recognized for being a Henderson Teacher of the Year at the next Hartford City Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Congratulations, Mrs. Hudson!
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Here a few more of our STEAM bridge-building winners from Mrs. Jen Gallatin's class at BJSHS.
Way to go, Bruins!
BCS would like to thank everyone who took part in the Spay/Neuter Clinic this past weekend! We would especially like to thank Mrs. Yvette Rouch and BJSHS HOSA for all their work in making this possible for our community.
According to Mrs. Rouch, these three students pictured spent their Saturday morning checking in cats for the Clinic. Thank you to Jenna Payne (BJSHS graduate/Pre-Vet major Purdue), and seniors Riata Rouch and Owen Apple (soon to be nursing students).
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The pressure is on today in Mrs. Jen Gallatin's class at BJSHS today as her 8th grade students test their bridge-building skills.
Congratulations to first period winners Abby & Hailey, seen here posing with their bridge holding 109 lbs. and not a break in sight!
Design constraints: Span 14” using school glue and 200 popsicle sticks max.
Nice work, Bruins!
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Here are a few more scenes from the BPS 2nd grade field trip to the Fort Wayne Zoo!
It's a good day to be a BPS Cub on a field trip at the Fort Wayne Zoo!
How about joining us in a round of applause for BJSHS 7th grade student Joseph Cruz! Joseph recently took top honors in the Fortnite No-Build State Championship. He picked up his trophy Saturday at the Indiana Esports Network state championships held at Ball State University.
Pictured (l-r), BJSHS Jr. High Principal Kelli Ruble, Joseph Cruz, and Jen Gallatin, esports coach.
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Please help us spread the word! We are hiring for the 2023-2024 school year. Join us!
You, too, could be the proud owner of this sturdy picnic table, lovingly hand-crafted by the students in Mr. Rich Uggen's Advanced Manufacturing Class at BJSHS.
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During last night's BJSHS Unified Sports Awards, senior Riata Rouch was named the recipient of the Carl and Betty Erskine Spirit of Inclusion Award. The finalists for the award display the 4 characteristics in Unified Sports:
promotion of acceptance and inclusion; enhancement of understanding; perseverance; and leadership. Seniors Owen Apple and Danielle Yeater were also nominated for the honor.
Riata is joined in the photo by BJSHS Blackford United Sports Coaches Linda Wallace and Tyler McDonald.
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Check out the work of our budding 8th grade engineers in Mrs. Jen Gallatin's class at BJSHS. The students submitted their efforts for the annual bridge-building contest! Nice work, Bruins!
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BCS is currently seeking a 5th grade teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Check out all our open positions here: https://bit.ly/3LrRtDY
If you, or someone you know, are interested in one of the jobs, please submit a letter of interest and resume to the contact listed.
Today, (from left) Una Bowman, Nathaniel Limle and Avalyn Williams were honored as the BJSHS seniors with the top 3 combined SAT scores and GPA.
Each year, the Central Indiana Conference (CIC) schools recognize seniors for their academic accomplishments at Central Indiana Ethanol in Marion.
Way to go, Bruins! We are proud of all your hard work!
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Attention BCS Parents: You may qualify for assistance with your light, gas, and water bills! Find out here! 👇 Mark your calendars!
We need your help!
The BJSHS HOSA is hosting a Blood Drive on Monday, April 24 at the Hartford City Church of the Nazarene. We need only 8 MORE DONORS to ensure a $1200 scholarship will be available for one of our graduating seniors! Please sign up and help make a difference in the lives of so many with your donation!
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Our Cubs in Mrs. Rhonda Thurman's 2nd grade class at BPS say THANK YOU to the Greenscape Commission for sharing items that will help them celebrate Earth! Our students are a friendly reminder that Earth Day is tomorrow, Saturday, April 22.
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Congratulations to our own BJSHS Health Sciences teacher Yvette Rouch!
Mrs. Rouch was recently selected as a Top Ten finalist in the Indianapolis Colts/Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Classroom Quarterbacks Program, which aims to recognize school teachers, administrators, nurses, and staff members who go above and beyond for their students, schools, and communities. For her selection, Mrs. Rouch will receive:
- A $100 Amazon gift card for school supplies
- Two (2) tickets to the first regular season home game of the Colts 2023 season
- Colts T-shirt
- Colts branded Colts/Anthem hat
Mrs. Rouch was nominated for the honor by her BJSHS colleague Todd Hill, who noted how well-deserved she was in being selected.
We totally agree! Way to go, Mrs. Rouch! We are #BruinProud!
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Congratulations, Haven Kenny! Haven took the Spelling Bee honors at the BIS this year and recently participated in the regional bee in Muncie. Haven was honored during last night's School Board meeting for his spelling skills. Here he is with his mom and sis posing for a photo.
