Blackford County Schools

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

Projects are coming together as we get ready for the start of school. Playground construction and basketball courts at Blackford Intermediate, as well as decking on the new football bleachers at BJSHS today!

Join a great team of BCS drivers! #BruinPride

Online registration is currently underway at BCS! We thank everyone who has registered their students for the 2020-2021 school year. If you haven't registered your student online yet You can find it here: https://www.blackfordschools.org/o/bcs/page/registration-and-immunizations--2 For those who wish to register in person, keep in mind you will only need to visit one school. You may register at the following schools from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 21 - Northside - 765.348.7584 July 22 - Montpelier - 765.728.2402 July 23 - BIS (Blackford Intermediate School) - 765.348.7595 (Due to social distancing requirements, we ask that only the parent/caregiver visit the school to register the student.) BJSHS will conduct in-person registration by appointment only. Please call 765.348.7560. #BackInBlackford

Have you read the latest Covid-19 FAQs? You can find those here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1USFU8CCpBZixHuueGLfIfA9J3-cDWJai3DxhHIlPGl4/edit

Preparations are underway for the Class of 2020 Graduation tomorrow at the football field. Spectators must have a ticket to attend, and it will be broadcast on BSN and WPGW.

When is the first day of school? Aug. 5 Where can you find the school supply list? https://www.blackfordschools.org/o/bcs/page/back-to-school-2020-2021 Thinking about the virtual option this school year? Please let us know by July 17. #BackInBlackford