It's been a great start of the year at BCS! Thank you to our students and parents for your patience with the start of school. It's really been appreciated. Thank you to all the teachers, aides, custodians, food service, bus drivers, maintenance, secretaries, and administration for all your efforts. Also much appreciated! Have a great weekend, Bruins! We'll see everyone back for class on Monday!
about 4 years ago, Beth Jones
Thank you
First week wrap up here at Northside. I asked, "What has been your favorite thing about kindergarten so far?" Riggs says, "The fireman pole outside." Minx liked yelling "Boom Boom" during story time. We are all excited for a fun year!
about 4 years ago, Tiffany Ickes-Pauley
Week 1 wrap up!
Just a reminder for parents that Latchkey Services are available at Northside Elementary after school until 6 p.m. https://bit.ly/3BpHuIn
about 4 years ago, Beth Jones
kids playing
Join us!
about 4 years ago, Beth Jones
Help wanted- custodian
Associate Principal Kelli Ruble meets with 7th grade students to kick the day off at BJSHS. #BetterAtBlackford
about 4 years ago, Beth Jones
Kelli Ruble addresses 7th grade students
Trying to reach one of our schools? (Save these numbers!) BJSHS - 765.348.7560 Blackford Intermediate (the BIS) - 765.348.7595 Northside Elementary - 765.348.7584 Montpelier Elementary- 765.728.2402 Admin Office - 765.348.7550 Transportation Office - 765.348.7554
about 4 years ago, Beth Jones
phone
Parents, we appreciate your support and patience as we work through transportation on the first day. Some buses are running 30 to 40 minutes behind schedule. We will get your students home safely, just a little late today. Thanks
about 4 years ago, Chad Yencer
As you can imagine, there's nothing quite like the first day of school. After getting everyone to school, now we need to get them home. Please be patient for school dismissal and buses home. Chances are good, for a few days anyway, that your student may arrive home late.
about 4 years ago, Beth Jones
Bus dismissal
Principal Craig Campbell had some very special helpers lead the Pledge of Allegiance during the first day of school at Northside Elementary! #BetterAtBlackford
about 4 years ago, Beth Jones
Principal Campbell leads Pledge
Welcome back to all of our BCS students! We're wishing both students and staff a fabulous school year! #BetterAtBlackford
about 4 years ago, Beth Jones
Welcome Back sign
Attention BIS families: There was some confusion at this morning's student drop-off. Let's make sure we're all clear on the drop-off/pick up procedure. Please take a moment to review the map and share with any other families who might be picking students up at the BIS. Thank you!
about 4 years ago, Beth Jones
BIS drop off map
Just a friendly reminder, masks are mandatory on all BCS buses. Mask up, Bruins!
about 4 years ago, Beth Jones
Masked Bruin
There is one more school supply we are asking our students and parents to bring for our first day tomorrow and that is PATIENCE! Please remember that the first few days of school are challenging for just about everyone. There are bound to be a few hiccups along the way. We ask for your understanding as we get back to work at BCS.
about 4 years ago, Beth Jones
Back to School Apple
The countdown is on! Superintendent Chad Yencer welcomed returning and new staff during the Back to School Breakfast at BJSHS. During the meeting, Mr. Yencer congratulated MSG Rick Kauffman for being named National JROTC Instructor of the Year! #BetterAtBlackford
about 4 years ago, Beth Jones
Rick Kauffman and Chad Yencer
Yencer and BJSHS Principal Terry Roe
Group of teachers at Back to School Breakfast
Rachael Williamson, new teacher at BJSHS
Welcome to Blackford County Schools! It's another busy day as we welcome new staff members to the district. Hard to believe we're less than a week away from the first day of school! #BetterAtBlackford
about 4 years ago, Beth Jones
Chris Painter welcomes new teachers
Chad Yencer welcomes new staff
new BCS staff members
More scenes from today's TransformEd workshop with Matt Miller at BJSHS. Miller encouraged BCS teachers to take their dreams seriously. "Your dreams won't impact your students unless you're treating them seriously." #BetterAtBlackford
about 4 years ago, Beth Jones
Matt Miller during professional development
Matt Miller during workshop
Teachers working on professional development
Teachers take part in professional development
Join the BCS Food Service team!
about 4 years ago, Beth Jones
It was a somber day for 3 BJSHS students on the Washington DC trip. The students placed a wreath in remembrance at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The moment was especially meaningful for the students, who were accompanied on the trip by their US veteran fathers. #BruinProud
about 4 years ago, Beth Jones
Students place wreath at Arlington Cemetery
Students walk with a marine at Arlington Cemetery
Students pose with Marine at Arlington Cemetery
Our BCS teaching staff kicked off the 2021-2022 school year with the InformED professional development conference. The conference (by teachers and for teachers) hosts Ditch That Textbook author Matt Miller @jmattmiller as the keynote speaker. #BetterAtBlackford
about 4 years ago, Beth Jones
Matt Miller speaking to teachers
teachers attend workshop
Our BJSHS students are checking out the sites during their time in Washington DC. During the trip, the students have visited Mt. Vernon, the Lincoln Memorial, and Arlington Cemetery. What a wonderful opportunity! #BetterAtBlackford
about 4 years ago, Beth Jones
Kids in Washington DC
Students at Lincoln Memorial
BCS kids in Washington DC
Students visiting Arlington Cemetery