Blackford County Schools

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 #BackInBlackford

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! #BackInBlackford

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 #BackInBlackford

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/ #BackInBlackford

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 #BackInBlackford

Blackford Count Schools' internet provider ENA is currently experiencing widespread outages across the state. All BCS phones are currently down. When the phones are back online, we will let everyone know. Thanks for your patience.

In case you haven't been out by BJSHS recently, Mr. Yencer reports the access road and front entrance drives are being repaired and repaved for the upcoming school year. #BackInBlackford

Reminder: BCS will continue to ask our parents/guardians to transport their students to and from school this year, if possible. While bus service will be available, those who can transport their children are strongly encouraged to do so. Thanks! #BackInBlackford

If you want to register your students for the 2020-2021 school year and you want to do it in-person, today is the day! Montpelier Elementary is hosting in-person registration until 7 p.m. tonight. Remember, you can register for all our schools at one location. #BackInBlackford

Looking for Back to School Registration? https://www.blackfordschools.org/o/bcs/page/registration-and-immunizations--2 Looking for School Supply Lists? https://www.blackfordschools.org/o/bcs/page/back-to-school-2020-2021 #BackInBlackford

Attention Blackford Intermediate School Parents: In-Person Registration has been postponed to Tuesday, July 28 from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Please share. #BackInBlackford

The BCS Skyward Student Information System is currently down for routine maintenance today. You will be able to register your student(s) for classes again starting tomorrow. Register online here: https://www.blackfordschools.org/o/bcs/page/registration-and-immunizations--2

Skyward Online Registration will be down for maintenance through midnight, Saturday, July 18th. Registration will be available again after that time. Thank you!

Just a reminder: If you plan for your child to participate in the virtual option for the 2020-2021 school year, please indicate that in online registration by the end of the day. We are trying to determine the number of students who will be participating in the virtual option for planning purposes. If you have already completed online registration, thanks! If you haven't, you can find the form here: https://www.blackfordschools.org/o/bcs/page/registration-and-immunizations--2 #BackInBlackford

Exciting news! Today, Blackford County Schools received notification that we are approved for the CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) program. What does that mean for our students? It means that every BCS student will be able to obtain free breakfast and lunch throughout the 2020-2021 school year! Look for more information in the coming weeks about this program. #BackInBlackford