
Scuba Steve is in the house! There are more characters than usual at BJSHS today as students and staff show their school spirit for tonight's boys basketball opener.





It's Game Day! BRUINS 2022-2023 season opener tonight at home vs Southwood! Junior Varsity tips off at 6:00 pm with Varsity following right after... Come out and support your BLACKFORD BRUINS!


BPS Book Fair will still be available for students during the day on Monday! Also, Parents and Family members may shop with their child during Family Literacy Night 5-7 pm! We hope to see everyone that evening!
Don’t forget you can shop online at the link below or access e-wallet to add funds for your child!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/northsideelementary4



How do our youngest students learn to read? During Tuesday evening's board meeting, BPS Principal Craig Campbell, staff members, and student volunteers demonstrated some of the early learning processes teachers use to instruct literacy in grades K-2.
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Check out what's happening in Rich Uggen's 8th grade Engineering and Technology class during the month of November at BJSHS. These students built a Leonardo Da Vinci bridge!
Way to go, Bruins! Keep up the good work!
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The BCS School Board honored the BJSHS JROTC Raiders for their outstanding performance at Raider Nationals in Molena, GA. For those who might not have heard the news, this team brought home the title of SECOND IN THE NATION! Students took turns sharing about their experience.

We are hiring at BCS! Check out the latest job openings at BCS. Make a difference in the life of Blackford County student- join us!
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A big thank you to everyone who came out today for the Veteran's Day Ceremony at BJSHS. Special thanks to the BJSHS JROTC and Band for their efforts with the ceremony.
On behalf of BCS, thank you to all our veterans. We appreciate your service to our country. ❤️





It was a beautiful morning at BPS as a stunning maple tree was planted in honor of Jensen Jones, a BCS student who unexpectedly passed away in the spring. A ceremony was held to dedicate the tree as Jensen's family looked on. Thank you, Hartford City Greenscape, for the tree.





Thanks to everyone who came out for opening night of the BJSHS Theater presentation of Dilemmas with Dinner. The show continues tonight and tomorrow with show times at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the Box Office.
Don't miss this fantastic show!



The BJSHS Robotics team, humorously named the McDonald's Ice Cream Machine Repair Crew, puts some finishing touches on its competition bot. According to Robotics Head Coach Mrs. Jen Gallatin, action begins November 12. Let's go, Bruins!
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Offering our condolences to the entire Mann family. ❤️


Good luck to the BJSHS JROTC Raider Cadets as they travel to Molena, Georgia to participate in the Raider Nationals. Go get 'em, Bruins!
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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:
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Our preschool students are busy cleaning out pumpkins today in Mrs. Jodi Bacon's class. Talk about some ooey-gooey fun!
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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!) 😄
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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...
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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!
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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!
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