Blackford County Schools

Good luck to the BJSHS JROTC Raider Cadets as they travel to Molena, Georgia to participate in the Raider Nationals. Go get 'em, Bruins! #BetterAtBlackford

BCS is currently seeking a wrestling coach at BJSHS. Interested? Contact Athletic Director Scott Clamme by phone at 765.348.7560 or by email at sclamme1@blackfordschools.org. Check out our other current openings: https://bit.ly/3SSTOIv

Our preschool students are busy cleaning out pumpkins today in Mrs. Jodi Bacon's class. Talk about some ooey-gooey fun! #BetterAtBlackford

There have been dinosaur sightings today at BPS! From what we've seen, the dinosaur seems friendly enough... and might even answer to Principal Campbell. We recommend approaching the dinosaur with caution... (It's been a long week!) 😄 #BetterAtBlackford (Photos Provided)

Oh, it's a fun Friday at the BIS! Check out Team Pac Man- (from left) Principal Jim Fox, Nikki Lightle, Erin Roush, Jenny Jacobs, and Jessica Irwin. Looking good, Bruins! #BetterAtBlackford

Hide your dalmations! There are two Cruella DeVilles currently on the loose at the BIS today! Alayna Sparks, a 3rd grader, and Mrs. Beth Wall, a teacher at the BIS, were both on the prowl as students and staff joined in the dress-up fun for Costume Friday! #BetterAtBlackford

A big thank you to everyone who came out for Fall Fest at the BIS last night! Check out the creatively decorated pumpkins that were on display. Definitely hard to choose... #BetterAtBlackford

Congratulations to our students at the BIS who made the A and A/B Honor Rolls for the first nine weeks. Keep up the good work, Bruins! #BetterAtBlackford Blackford Intermediate School 2022-2023 1st NINE WEEKS All A Honor Roll SIXTH GRADE All A – Brockington Boyd, Kenzie Delporte, Corban Fox, Melody Garland, Rilley Heflin, Aubrey Hess, Remington Kellogg, Willow Sparks, Kamara Williams, Logan Wilson FIFTH GRADE ALL A – Tyler Armstrong, Matthew Barry, Riley Creech, Lyla Hunt, Leah Morgan, Serenity Schmuck FOURTH GRADE ALL A – Autumn Aguirre, Adrienne Dunica, Shelby Garner, Hudson Hughes, Reed Mays, Brenton Montgomery, Jayson Pacheco, Elliott Phillips, Ryan Trissel, Skyler Wisell THIRD GRADE ALL A – Jase Bole, Aiden Disborough, Colten Gadbury, Carter Hunt, Aydin Jackson, Christopher Johnson, Everleigh Kellogg, Kaebri Messersmith, Waverly Schauer, Maurlie Sharp, Bridger Smith, Chanda Speidel, Eloise Walter A/B Honor Roll SIXTH GRADE A/B – Abraylin Bacon, Cambria Bannister, Gavin Bartrum, Easten Beckley, Madalyn Coleman, Isabella Crouse, Conner Dickey, Maddison Disborough, Maisy Fox, Noel Godinez, Savannah Kuehnhold, Kaylin Light, Benjamin Ludwig, Brandon Maddox, Grace McCammon, Trinity McLaughlin, Parker Murray, Caeleb Quillen, Brianna Rhoton, Landon Roberts, Janelle Slusher, Luke Slusser, Evelynn Smith, Genevieve Trissel, Taytum Whiteley FIFTH GRADE A/B – James Alfrey, Cailynn Bolling, Malachi Brinkerhoff, Alton Garrett, Bentley Holiday, Levi Houston, Eli Jenkins, Sophia Jester, Lyllian Jones, Haven Kenny, Joel Keyes, Gabriel Kitterman, Gavin Kitterman, Bentley Milholland, Paige Miral, Caiden Parrott, Caleb Parsons, Aubree Piercy, Sarah Southerland, Jaxon Sparkman, Austyn Sumwalt, Jesse Townsend, Kendyl Walls, Michael Wilson FOURTH GRADE A/B – Levi Bartrum, Carson Boyd, Iceiss Clubs, Elaine Dick, Jace Fox, Izaac Gipson, Logan Heflin, Kosei Heiser, Morgan High, Mason Hornbaker, Paisley Langdon, Alex Maddox, Alexander Osburn, Colten Quillen, Teagan Robbins, Lillyana Roberds, Liam Rogers, Samuel Roush, James Shroyer, Allison Slusser, Layla Stevenson, Zarya Wallace, Nashua Yates THIRD GRADE A/B – Bryson Adney, Summer Aguirre, Ryder Alexander, Tripp Banter, Jezalynn Batten, Winston Brown, Raylee Cook, Kellan Delporte, Lilyana Douglas, Emily Evans, Brantley Gary, Korbyn Grasse, Pimber Halberstadt, Josie Keplinger, Sophia Lacy, Zadie Newman, Charlie Pauley, Daelon Richardson, Blake Roysden, Blakely Smith, Alayna Sparks, Greyson Storer, Ethan Wormer, Ariah Wynn

Meet BIS 5th grader Joel Keyes and 4th grader Morgan High. They were honored during Tuesday's school board meeting as Character Ed recipients for the month of August. Principal Jim Fox noted the Character Ed trait was kindness. Keep up the good work, Joel and Morgan!

BJSHS had their Champions Together Convocation on Thursday. Students and staff had a blast learning about Unified Sports, which allows all students to be a part of a team and compete against other schools, with guest speaker Craig Turnquist. Our students took risks today, including a big hair contest and a dance contest. We also got the chance to hear the impact Unified Sports has had on four of our students. Unified Bowling starts in January and Unified Track starts in March. Join the fun! #BetterAtBlackford

Please mark your calendars and help us get the word out about this great annual event!

Just a reminder: Health Heroes will be providing flu shots for students and staff on Thursday, October 20. A signed permission form must be on file before the vaccination will be given. Permission forms can be obtained at your student's school or here: https://bit.ly/3D4rs9K

Important lessons today for our youngest students at Blackford Primary School courtesy of the Hartford City Fire Department. Thank you, HCFD, for the visit! #BetterAtBlackford

Junior high students at BJSHS kicked off Fall Break in style with a Block Party on Friday afternoon to celebrate the completion of the first 9 weeks of school. Students enjoyed games and prizes and even got the opportunity to "pie" a few of the staff members! #BetterAtBlackford

To our students, staff and all their families:

Just a reminder - The Arts Place Make-It Take-It Art Activities for Kids takes place tomorrow! Come join the fun!

The BJSHS Band was in concert last night. Thank you to everyone who came out to show their support! Great job, Bruins! #BetterAtBlackford

A big thank you to all the moms who came out for Muffins with Mom at BIS this morning. ❤️ What a great time! (Over 160 muffins were served!) #BetterAtBlackford

Good morning! Please be aware that internet and phones are currently down at BPS, BIS, and C.O. We will let you know when both are back up. Thank you for your understanding.

A big thank you to everyone who came out to support our BJSHS Choirs during last night's performance at Lighthouse Church!