BIS seeks a 6th grade ELA teacher to join the team. Interested? Contact Principal Jim Fox, jfox@blackfordschools.org.
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Hello BIS Families. This is a reminder that the BIS Food Pantry will be tomorrow from 3:30-4:30 in the gym! All are welcome!!
Summer School is ON at BIS!
Our Bruins were practicing their reading camping style, with flashlights and finger lights. Students and teachers are making the most out of these fun learning opportunities!
#SummerSchool2024
The team at Blackford Intermediate School wishes everyone a great summer!
We wish the team at BIS a great (and restful) summer! Thank you for all you do!
#BetterAtBIS
Bruin Cub Basketball Camp registration form.
Students from BIS were honored during last night's board meeting for outstanding academics! Third graders Alexis Parsons and Damian Wilson both received perfect scores of 650 on their I-Read assessment. Wow! That's awesome! Keep up the good work, Alexis and Damian!
#BruinProud
The BIS Top Speller for 2024 is 5th grader Colten Quillen! Colten was honored for his spelling during last night's School Board meeting. For the record, Colten told Superintendent Chad Yencer that his winning word was "hobbit."
Way to go, Colten! Keep up the great spelling work!
We are BruinProud! During last night's School Board meeting, the BIS Character Ed recipients were honored. They include (from left) Ryder Alexander, Ellie Barnes, Greyson Storer, Michael Wilson, Ashlind Hile and Tripp Kelsey.
Congratulations, Bruins! Keep up the good work!
Meet the 2024 BIS Wiffle Ball Champs - Mrs. Rebecca Taylor's 4th grade class! They received a cool treat for their efforts!
Nice work, Bruins!
Hello BIS Families. This is a reminder that the BIS Food Pantry will be tomorrow from 3:30-4:30 in the gym! All are welcome!!
If you're interested in participating in the Blackford Future Bruin Volleyball Clinic please see the attached flyer.
Hello BIS families. This is a reminder that we will have our All Pro Dads meeting tomorrow morning at 7 am in the cafeteria.
Tomorrow is Mrs. Kauerauf Day. She was named BCS Teacher of the year. We will have a dress up day tomorrow supporting her favorite college team, Purdue. So wear your Purdue gear or your black and gold attire.
Check out the Summer Reading Program at the Hartford City Library.
You may have heard cheers this morning and wondered what was happening. The cheers were coming from a third grade classroom at Blackford Intermediate School. Students had just learned their teacher, Elizabeth Kauerauf, had been selected as the Blackford County Schools 2024 Henderson Teacher of the Year!
For BIS Principal Jim Fox, the reason for Kauerauf’s selection is simple, “This school year she has taken her class to new heights.”
Fox notes that Kauerauf had obstacles to overcome at the beginning of the school year such as low student achievement, behavior issues, and concerns about students passing the important I-Read testing that takes place in 3rd grade, but she took the challenges head-on. Class behaviors improved and student achievement increased. Fox believes the success comes from Kauerauf utilizing a variety of approaches to teach her students.
“She does this because she recognizes that there isn’t just one way to reach all students. Her students know that each one is special and important to her.” He adds, “Her classroom community is one that I praise constantly to other staff members as a model for success.”
How do Kauerauf’s students feel about their teacher being selected as Teacher of the Year? One of her students comments, “She is kind. She is good at explaining stuff. She is really fun and I like her as a teacher.”
The is the 24th year for the Henderson Teacher of the Year Award, named in honor of former Blackford County educators Ed and Ruth Henderson. Ed Henderson was a long-time journalism/publications teacher, while his wife, Ruth, served as an English teacher. Criteria for the award includes meeting student needs, a desire for professional growth, community involvement, dedication to the teaching profession and rapport with students, parents and staff.
BCS Superintendent Chad Yencer surprised Kauerauf with flowers and a certificate in front of her class, who were more than excited to express their enthusiasm for their teacher. In fact, they told Yencer they are sure Kauerauf will be next year’s Henderson Teacher of the Year Award winner!
Congratulations, Elizabeth Kauerauf!
Field Day is right around the corner and we are accepting donations for the following items! If you would like to donate any items please drop them off in the front office at BIS!
Hot dogs, sidewalk chalk, cases of water, boxes of chips and frozen popsicles. Thank you so much!!
Congratulations to our Jennerjahn Most Improved Students for 2024!
During last night's celebration, students were honored for their academic achievements such as grades, test scores, attendance, conduct, and effort put forth.
The highlight of the evening was when the student's teacher and/or principal shared what made these students so special. Attributes such as grit, determination, and a positive attitude were just some of the words used to describe the students accomplishments.
For their efforts, the students were treated to a banquet and gift from the Jennerjahn family.
Most Improved Students for 2024 include: Eli Lizaragga, 2nd grade at BPS; Damian Wilson, 3rd, Lane Ross, 4th, Jesse Johnson, 5th, and Ella Whetzel, 6th grade at BIS; Ariana Smith, 7th, and Lonnie Bonewit, 8th grade at BJSHS.
Thank you to Ruth Jennerjahn and the Jennerjahn family for continuing to sponsor this banquet and celebrate BCS students!
Congratulations to our Jennerjahn Most Improved Students for 2024!
During last night's celebration, students were honored for their academic achievements such as grades, test scores, attendance, conduct, and effort put forth.
The highlight of the evening was when the student's teacher and/or principal shared what made these students so special. Attributes such as grit, determination, and a positive attitude were just some of the words used to describe the students accomplishments.
For their efforts, the students were treated to a banquet and gift from the Jennerjahn family.
Most Improved Students for 2024 include: Eli Lizaragga, 2nd grade at BPS; Damian Wilson, 3rd, Lane Ross, 4th, Jesse Johnson, 5th, and Ella Whetzel, 6th grade at BIS; Ariana Smith, 7th, and Lonnie Bonewit, 8th grade at BJSHS.
Thank you to Ruth Jennerjahn and the Jennerjahn family for continuing to sponsor this banquet and celebrate BCS students!
Hello BIS Families. Just a reminder that we have Mornings with Mom's tomorrow morning starting at 7 am in the cafeteria. Hope you can join us.
Hello BIS families: This is a reminder that the Via Credit Student branch will be open tomorrow morning from 7:30-8:00 am. Students can bring money in to deposit into their VIA bank accounts.