
It's big first day for our Kindergarten students at Northside Elementary. Here they are learning the ropes about restroom's and the importance of hand washing, as well as moving through the hallways in order. #WelcomeCubs
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It's the first day of recess for students on Blackford Intermediate School's brand new playground area! #WelcomeBackBruins




We are loving our new app! Access back to school information, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2PvuJWB or iPhone: https://apple.co/2SWCRSr


Superintendent Chad Yencer has a few reminders for the first day of school. #BackInBlackford
https://youtu.be/xvtsmrOY7Io


BCS staff members were back on campus yesterday in anticipation of the first day of school
Photo 1 - BJSHS staffer Denise Rogers is "BackInBlackford
Photos 2 and 3 - Supt. Chad Yencer and Asst. Supt. Greg Roach welcoming staff back to school.
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Looking for your student's lunch menus? Check out your school's menu under the Dining button on the BCS app.
What? You haven't downloaded the new BCS app yet?
You can do that here:
Android: http://bit.ly/2PvuJWB or
iPhone: https://apple.co/2SWCRSr
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Reminder: It's Food Pantry tonight at 5 p.m. at Northside School. If you have a student(s) at Northside or Blackford Intermediate School, your family is eligible for this great resource. It's a drive-through pantry at Northside's front door. Come see us!


Good evening, This is just a reminder that Northside Elementary School will be hosting its first Food Pantry tomorrow, Monday, August 3 at 5 p.m. The drive-thru pantry is open to families with students attending Northside or Blackford Intermediate School. Food will be distributed from the front door. Once again, Northside Elementary will be hosting a food pantry on tomorrow, August 3 at 5 p.m. Come see us!


Attention all K-6 Virtual Option Parents: Please check your Skyward email for important information. #BackInBlackford


Haven't bought school supplies yet? Find the School Supply list here:
https://bit.ly/30alXTg
BJSHS students: Take the basics with you on the first day (pen, paper, folder). Your teacher will provide a list for what is required for that particular class.
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Hey Bruins,
Here's the schedule for the device pickup at BJSHS on Monday August 3 from 3-6 pm:
7th grade- door #1 (school tour included)
8th grade- door #1
9th/10th grade- door #2
11th /12th grade - door #3
Please share and help us get the word out! 🙂


Device pickup and school tour for incoming 7th grade students will be Monday, Aug. 3 between 3-6 pm
Parents: bring your student to door #1 to sign out the device while your student takes a tour! Questions? Contact Principal Kelli Ruble at 348-7560 or kruble@blackfordschools.org.


Parents, if your student(s) require Latchkey services for the 2020-2021 school year, please click the link below. (Be aware that the Latchkey program will be held at Northside Elementary this year.) 👇
https://bit.ly/2DcC4Xw
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It won't be long now... Final preparations are underway at Blackford Intermediate School (former BJHS) for our students in grades 3-6 to begin the school year! Check out Mrs. Lochner's science room and Mrs. Reidy's 3rd grade classroom. They just need students!
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Are you wondering what wearing a mask in BCS will look like this school year? Check out the latest guidance from Superintendent Yencer here:
https://youtu.be/GqU0kssmVxs
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Just a reminder that should you need them, BCS has both student and adult face coverings for sale in our online store. Check it out here:
https://blackfordfacemask.itemorder.com/
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During Tues. night's School Board meeting, Hartford City Mayor Dan Eckstein and Blackford County Economic Development Director Warren Brown opened a discussion gauging the district's interest in taking city water lines to BJSHS. The topic was taken under advisement at this time.


We’re thrilled to announce Blackford County Schools’ new app! Access back to school information, cafeteria menus, news updates, even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2PvuJWB or iPhone: https://apple.co/2SWCRSr. Video: https://bit.ly/2CI7u87


Attention: If you plan for your student to ride the bus, it is necessary for all transportation registrations to be completed by Monday, July 27th. There will be changes made with bus stops, route assignments and times. In order to have this completed and allow time to notify students of their bus assignments, we need to have students transportation requests.
Complete your online registration here: https://www.blackfordschools.org/o/bcs/page/registration-and-immunizations--2
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