If you and your students are looking for a great way to explore Blackford County history, be sure and check out the Redezvous on the Reserve '22 this weekend!
Meet Kay Hornbaker, a member of the BCS Transportation team. Most mornings and afternoons, you will find Ms. Hornbaker assisting students at the corner of Walnut and McDonald Streets. We appreciate Kay's friendly smile and dedication to the safety of our students.
#TeamBCS
Best wishes to BCS/ Five Star computer tech, Jeff King, who retired as of Friday.
Thank you for your patience and good humor. (Two of the most important traits of any good computer tech!)
Enjoy your retirement, Jeff! We appreciate your service to BCS!
If you are looking for a job making a difference in the life of a child in Blackford County, check out the latest openings at BCS. Join us! #BetterAtBlackford https://bit.ly/3dFoYUT
A big thank you to Montpelier resident Jenny Garrett who kindly donated caterpillars and cocoons to Mrs. Jessica Barker's kindergarten class at BPS so they could observe them and watch the butterflies hatch.
"The students have loved it!" said Mrs. Barker.
#BetterAtBlackford
#Welcome back to school, Bruins! Have a great school year!
What's for breakfast and lunch tomorrow at your student's school?
On your student's school webpage, click on the Dining tab, you will see the week's menu or you can locate them here:
BIS and BPS - https://www.blackfordschools.org/o/bis/dining
BJSHS - https://www.blackfordschools.org/o/bhs/dining
Reminder: BCS is a part of the Community Eligibility Program so both breakfast and lunch are free for all students.
#WelcomeBackBruins
Be sure to visit the BCS Transportation Page today. You will find up-to date bus stops (locations and times), as well as a bus driver roster and important rules and regulations so your child can have the best experience riding a BCS bus.
Transportation Page - https://www.blackfordschools.org/page/transportation
Bus stops only - https://bit.ly/3Q9OHTm
Transportation questions? Call 765.348.7554
Mark your calendars for some Summer Fun on the Plaza!
Mrs. Kate will be entertaining kids with a high-energy performance on Saturday, August 13 at 11:00 at the Weiler Plaza. There will be crafts provided by the Hartford City Library, snacks, and other activities. The event is sponsored by the Hartford City Arts Council. Come join the fun!
#MrsKate
Today was the first day back for most BCS staff. To welcome them, a Back to School Breakfast was held in the BJSHS cafeteria. During the event, staff heard from Superintendent Chad Yencer, Assistant Superintendent Dave Parker, and Todd Hill, East Central Indiana School Trust president.
Mr. Yencer thanked custodians and maintenance staff for all their hard work over the summer.
Principals welcomed the new staff members in their buildings.
What a great start to the day! Now, all we need are students!
#WelcomeBackBruins
Let's make sure we are all on the same page...
TONIGHT is Meet the Teacher Night for BPS and BJSHS.
TOMORROW night is BIS Meet the Teacher Night.
All the events begin at 5 p.m.
First Day of School: August 3.
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A reminder: Tonight is Meet the Teacher Night for BPS and BJSHS at 5 p.m.!
Come out, meet your student's teacher and say hello!
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Meet the newest teaching additions to the BCS team!
From left: Mrs. Joni Aulbach, BJSHS math; Elizabeth Kauerauf, 3rd grade at BIS; Ben Stettler, BJSHS Science; Suzanna Wilson, BJSHS English; Grant Ulrich, Social Studies at BJSHS; and Kassidy Martin, Choral Music at BJSHS. These new BCS teachers are joined in the photo by Tech Coach Chris Painter and Superintendent Chad Yencer. We welcome you!
#WelcomeBackBruins
August 3, the first day of school, is quickly approaching. If you have not done so yet, please register your student(s) as soon as possible. We can't wait to see them!
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Help us fill our open teaching positions. Please share.
Please help us spread the word.
Blackford County Schools has openings across the district in a variety of positions. Perhaps there is something right for you! Join us!
https://bit.ly/3PKE5KT
Looking for a part-time job? Join our outstanding BCS Food Service staff!
In-Person Registration is underway at BJSHS today until 7 p.m. tonight. This is a great opportunity to get your students registered for the first day of school on August 3. Reminder - you can register all your students from one location!
For those who would prefer to register online, you can find that here: https://www.bcs.k12.in.us/page/registration-and-immunizations
Just a reminder that In-Person Back to School Registration is underway until 7 p.m. tonight at Blackford Intermediate School.
In-Person Registration takes place at BJSHS tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
You can register all your students from one location!
Register your students online here: https://www.bcs.k12.in.us/page/registration-and-immunizations
Questions?
Blackford Jr.-Sr. High School - 765.348.7560
BIS - 765.348.7595
BPS - 765.348.7584
Transportation - 765.348.7554
Special Ed - 765.348.5321
Admin Office - 765.348.7550
