How cool is this? BPS staffers Shalee Myron and Liz Holdcroft worked together to create two communication boards for the playground. Both boards include an English side and a Spanish side. The inclusive boards allow for all students to effectively communicate their wants/needs on the playground!
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Wow! It’s hard to believe that Fall Break is next week, October 9-13. A reminder that school will not be in session during Fall Break.
Once we return to class, it will be time for Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 18. A reminder that school will not be in session on October 18 to allow for teachers to meet with parents. If you want to sign up for an in-person visit with your student(s) teacher, please do so as soon as possible. Schedules are filling up quickly! Conferences take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
BJSHS will be conducting walk-in style conferences from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 765.348.7560 (Jr. High teachers will be in the Sutton Center. Enter at Door 17. High School teachers will be located in the Cafeteria. Enter at Door 2.)
BIS Teachers will have Student Progress Reports available at Parent-Teacher Conferences. Contact the school to set a conference. 765.348.7595
BPS Parents are encouraged to be sure and confirm their scheduled Conference time. 765.348.7584
All parents/guardians are encouraged to stay in contact with their student’s teachers however works best for them. E-mail, phone calls or letters are all great ways to stay in touch.
Thank you for staying in good communication with your student(s) teachers!
Have a great Fall Break!
Here are more scenes from yesterday evening's Literacy Night at Blackford Primary School. So much fun!
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Here is something both students and staff are looking forward to!
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BIS currently seeks an Instructional Assistant for the Preschool Program. If you, or someone you know, are interested in the position, please submit a letter of interest and resume to Principal Jim Fox at jfox@blackfordschools.org.
Check out more job listings here:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1299/BCS/3601983/Job_Opportunities_10-5-2023.pdf
From these photos, you can see it was a great time at Literacy Night at BPS! There were plenty of fun activities, snacks, and stories! Thank you to everyone who attended!
A special thank you to BPS Instructional Coach Amber Crabtree for organizing such a fun evening!
Check out the sweet visitors at BPS today! Students and staff were treated to a visit by Ultimate Canine. It's always a good day when four-legged friends stop by!
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We need your help. When you come to Wednesday night's BJSHS Choir Concert, BRING CASH!
Yes, the concert is free to the public, but we will be collecting CASH for needy families for the holidays. Come out and enjoy a fantastic concert and help your fellow Bruins in the process!
Check out the handiwork of Mr. Rich Uggen's 7th Grade Manufacturing class at BJSHS. The students are showing off the coat racks they made this term. According to Mr. Uggen, they did everything by hand – no power tools. They used a hand saw, bit brace, and hand drill (like an old egg beater) to cut and drill their holes. Then they sanded, and sanded, and sanded starting with 80 grid and ending with 220. They glued in their pegs; and then applied a light stain followed by a polyurethane finish. Nice work students!
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BCS will operate on a 2 hour delay Thursday 9/28/23 due to fog. Be Safe Bruins!
The BJSHS staff got in on the Homecoming fun by dressing up as their favorite Candyland characters today! Looking good, Bruins! We love the school spirit!
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Wow! The staff at BPS got in on the Candyland fun! Don't they look fantastic?
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The students at BPS are looking extra sweet today! Check out our Cubs dressed up as Candyland characters to celebrate BJSHS Homecoming Week! Way to go, Cubs! Looking good!
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Here are more photos from BPS as they celebrate Homecoming across the district! We sure appreciate the creativity! Great job, Cubs!!!
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Talk about getting into the Homecoming Spirit of things! Check out the halls of BPS! They are #BruinProud and showing it!
Just a reminder our BJSHS Bruins take on the Mississinewa Indians at 7 p.m. on Friday. Come out and support your Bruins!
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Blackford County Schools is offering its former greenhouse for sale under a closed bid process. The successful bidder will be responsible for disassembling and removing the greenhouse. Measurements of the greenhouse are 11 ft. in the center from ceiling to ground, 25.5 ft. wide and 48 ft. long. The greenhouse is made of polycarbonate and metal and is being sold AS IS.
The greenhouse is currently located near the bus barn on the BJSHS campus, 2392 N - SR 3, Hartford City. Those wishing to inspect the greenhouse are asked to stop into the Bus Barn Office prior to doing so. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Beginning Tuesday, September 26, 2023, those interested in purchasing the greenhouse are asked to submit a sealed bid to the Blackford County Schools Administration Office, 0668 W 200 S, Hartford City, IN by 4:30 p.m., October 5, 2023. The winning bidder will be notified on October 6, 2023. Payment must be made by cash or money order.
The Greenhouse must be removed by October 31, 2023. For more information contact: 765.348.7550.
Thank you to everyone who came out to the BJSHS Health Fair on Friday afternoon! A special thank you to our sponsors/vendors: Marion Health, Versiti Blood Center, Downtown Nutrition, Donate Life, 5 Star Nutrition, Meridian Health Services, The Waters of Hartford City and many more. We appreciate your continued support!
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Are you looking for a job that has the same schedule as your school- age children? Come work for BCS!
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The 8th grade students in Mr. Rich Uggen's Manufacturing class at BJSHS are hard at it! Check out their latest handiwork!
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There's a special guest in town today! Batman stopped by both BPS and BIS this morning. He had a great message for students that included never giving up, doing your best, helping others, and not being a bully!
Thanks for a great visit, Batman!
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