Our teachers are working hard this summer in professional development activities!
Teachers from BPS and BIS attended the Smekens CompCon conference in French Lick earlier this week! After working with the Comprehension Playbook last school year, teachers came to this conference to expand their knowledge of the plays and topics for their grade levels. In addition, they discovered how to effectively schedule an English Language Arts (ELA) block, the power of helping students find their reading voices, while also learning various tips and techniques, and finding the best picture books to teach specific topics. Our teachers are excited to apply what they learned for this upcoming school year!
Camp Invention kicks off today! We can't wait to see what you create, Bruins!
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You won't want to miss the 18th Annual Back to School Carnival. Questions please contact Devyn at 348-2477.
Congratulations to our 2022-2023 Blackford County Schools' retirees Mrs. Cissy Clock, Kindergarten teacher at BPS; Mr. Thurman Cook, an Instructional Assistant at BJSHS; Mr. Don Peden, the Head Custodian at BJSHS; and Mrs. Nancy Slentz, food service staff member at BPS.
The staff members were recognized during the End of Year Breakfast held this morning at BJSHS by Superintendent Chad Yencer and Assistant Superintendent David Parker. Building principals Craig Campbell, Jim Fox and Jason Ridge shared a bit about what makes these individuals so special.
(We included a retro photo of Mrs. Slentz doing what she did so well during her career at BCS... serving others with a smile!)
If you see any of these people, please wish them well. They have worked hard to make a difference in the lives of the students of Blackford County Schools!
Best wishes, Cissy, Thurman, Don and Nancy! Relax and enjoy the next chapter of your lives! You deserve it! ❤️
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Hello BIS Families. This is a reminder that our last All-Pro Dads is tomorrow morning at 7 am.
What a wonderful day to go to the Zoo! Students in Mrs. Sheri Hangbers' 6th grade homeroom class at BIS take a moment to pose for a photo. Looking good, Bruins!
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What a wonderful day to a take a field trip to the Zoo! Ms. Sheri Hangbers' 6th grade homeroom class take a moment to pose for a photo.
Looking good, Bruins!
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For your future planning.
A big thank you to everyone who helped make Career Day at BPS and BIS possible! They include: Timothy Lyles, Jennerjahn Engineering, Sarah Howard, Radiant Health; Kaylie Hayden Townsend, esthetician and small business owner; Todd Shoup, pilot; Whitney Osborn, travel nurse; New Indy Containerboard, VIA Credit Union, Carol Gebert, Chad King, mowing and lawn care; Laurie Overmyer, Ivy Tech welders, Sheri McDonald, and Shalee Myron.
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Our 6th graders at BIS kicked off their day with our friends from Science Central. They learned about the sharks and their internal systems during a dissection activity.
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It's hard to believe our BPS and BIS teachers are already hard at work preparing for the 2023-2024 school year! We sure appreciate their efforts!
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Just a reminder Mornings with Mom will be Thursday, May 4th, at 7:00 am in the cafeteria.
Hello BIS families: This is a reminder that the Via Credit Student branch will be open tomorrow morning from 7:30-8:00 am.
The book fair will be open tomorrow after school! Anyone can come between 5pm - 6:30pm.
Please help us spread the word! We are hiring for the 2023-2024 school year. Join us!
All Pro Dad's is tomorrow in the BIS cafeteria at 7:00 am. We hope to see you there.
Hello BIS families: This is a reminder that the Via Credit Student branch will be open tomorrow morning from 7:30-8:00 am.
Hello BIS families. This is a reminder that the BIS Pantry is today, 3:30-4:30 in the gym!!
Hello BIS families. This is a reminder that the BIS Pantry is tomorrow, 3:30-4:30 in the gym!!
Book fair is coming soon!
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