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Mark you calendars for the BPS Incoming Kindergarten Meeting!
![2024-2025 Kindergarten Meeting announcement](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7223329/large_2024-2025_Kindergarten_meeting.png)
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What a beautiful day! Kindergarten students in Ms. Kiley Eppard's class at BPS are enjoying the bright sunshine and warmer temperatures during recess today.
#BetterAtBlackford
![Kindergarten students enjoying the warm weather](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7206774/large_K._Eppard_class.jpg)
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More scenes from Freaky Friday at BPS. What a fun time!
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![Mr. Campbells during Freaky Friday](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7095040/large_Freaky_Friday_-_8.jpeg.jpg)
![Mrs. Aulbach and her student pose for Freaky Friday](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7095043/large_Freaky_Friday_-_7.jpeg)
![Freaky Friday at BPS](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7095044/large_Freaky_Friday_10.jpg)
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Here are more scenes from Freaky Friday at BPS! Thanks to everyone for making this such a fun day for the students!
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![Mrs. Price and her twin during Freaky Friday](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7094966/large_Freaky_Friday_-_10.jpg)
![BPS students pose for Freaky Friday](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7094967/large_Freaky_Friday_-_6.jpeg)
![Freaky Friday at BPS](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7094968/large_Freaky_Friday_-_4.jpeg)
![Freaky Friday at BPS with Mrs. Witt](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7094970/large_Freaky_Friday_-_5.jpeg)
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It was a little freaky at BPS today! Students and staff were told to dress like each other for a fun Freaky Friday. As you can see, they had a blast with this! Check out some of our "newer (younger) teachers" teaching class!
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![Mr. Campbell squared at BPS](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7094609/large_Freaky_Friday_-_9.jpg)
![Freaky Friday at BPS](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7094612/large_Freaky_Friday_-_2.jpeg)
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This message is for at Blackford Primary School parent. Today your child brought home a gift from a couple of our community business. It is to encourage good dental hygiene. Unfortunately there were some dentist related stickers that were included in the bag of goodies that you might not feel is appropriate for your child. We apologize for this happening. Please accept our apology.
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Are you ready for some football???
The excitement level is high at BPS today! Principal Craig Campbell welcomed a surprise guest this morning when Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid stopped in on his way to Las Vegas. He took time to discuss Xs and Os with Mr. Campbell and Taylor Swift Jr. Then he took some time to meet with some fans in the hall.
#BetterAtBPS #Superbowl
![Superbowl fun at BPS](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/6985350/large_Super_Bowl_-_2.jpg)
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BPS teachers were deep in thought during PD this morning. Mrs. Jessica Shroyer presented highlights from the High Ability Conference. Mrs. Amber Crabtree presented on Fluency work for comprehension and grade level teams worked to develop Tier Two Vocabulary lists.
#BetterAtBPS
![Jessica Shroyer leads PD at BPS](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/6949089/large_BPS_PD_-_1.jpg)
![Amber Crabtree leads professional development at BPS](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/6949092/large_BPS_PD_-_2.jpg)
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Here are a few more BPS students decked out for the first 100 Days of School!
#BruinProud
![Two girls dress as oldsters for the First 100 Days of School](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/6758065/large_100_.jpeg)
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We're not sure how it happens, but every year around this time, the students at BPS start turning old! 😉
Congratulations to all our BCS Cubs (and their teachers) who are celebrating the first 100 days of School!
Keep up the good work, Bruins!
![BPS student dresses for first 100 days](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/6755850/large_100_Days_-_4.jpeg)
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They day has finally arrived! It is time for the January food pantry at Blackford Primary School. We wish to welcome all of our primary school families to pantry tonight. We are scheduled to open up at 5:00 pm. Come a stock your pantry up before winter actually arrives for the year.
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You aren't going to want to miss the BPS Christmas Show on Monday, December 18. The holiday cuteness level is sure to be off the charts! 🎅🎄🦌
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Look at those excited faces! There's nothing better than having a gift to open!
Thank you to the Cornerstone Community Church of the Nazarene in Montpelier for so graciously providing gloves and scarves to ALL the Kindergarten students at Blackford Primary School. We so appreciate your kindness! 🎄🎅☃️
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Hello Blackford Primary School Families. It is the first Monday of December so that means it is food pantry night. We hope everyone can make it out tonight as we approach the Holiday season. The doors will open at 5:00 as usual. Hope to see everyone tonight.
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Election Day is tomorrow, be we voted for the Food Pantry today! Come on out to Blackford Primary School this afternoon and cast a ballot for some delicious and nutritious food. The doors open at 5:00 pm and the supplies will go fast. Looking forward to seeing everyone this evening.
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It's been a great week at BCS! Check out the 2nd graders in Mrs. Rhonda Thurman's class reading to the Kindergarten students in Mrs. Sherry Thomas' class at BPS. Way to go, Cubs!
#BetterAtBlackford
![2nd grader reads to a Kindergarten student at BPS](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/5960794/large_hME1g5SzdpX86z7U4U-j6g.jpeg)
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Cruella DeVille and her "puppies" paused for a photo before preparing lunch for our BPS Cubs!
Thanks for making the day fun for the students, ladies!
#lunchladyfun
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Here are a few more photos of costumed Cubs parading down the halls of BPS.
#BetterAtBlackford
![Halloween parade participants at BPS](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/5872582/large_yI1tPhRT3wQxbt_poGYycw.jpeg)
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Our Preschool and Kindergarten Cubs were decked out in their Halloween costumes for a parade down the BPS hallway!
#BetterAtBlackford
![BPS Halloween parade](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/5872410/large_Ou_K-x6saUFcyc07QXz_wg.jpeg)
![BPS Halloween parade participant](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/5872411/large_CAaY_CyKvV93xe6Ia6MsoQ.jpeg)
![BPSW Halloween Parade](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/5872412/large_lwKJG05E8iyqifjm71OgMA.jpeg)
![Halloween dress-up at BPS](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/5872414/large_iamoFtxGX23HbZ0fmZV_6g.jpeg)
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It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's a Happy Halloween from the BPS Super SPED Squad!
#HappyHalloween
![BPS SPED squad dressed up for Halloween](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/5850127/large__gAY-kt-MPdLqXPUW40bMg.jpeg)