Parents, we appreciate your support and patience as we work through transportation on the first day. Some buses are running 30 to 40 minutes behind schedule. We will get your students home safely, just a little late today. Thanks
As you can imagine, there's nothing quite like the first day of school.
After getting everyone to school, now we need to get them home. Please be patient for school dismissal and buses home. Chances are good, for a few days anyway, that your student may arrive home late.
Principal Craig Campbell had some very special helpers lead the Pledge of Allegiance during the first day of school at Northside Elementary!
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Welcome back to all of our BCS students! We're wishing both students and staff a fabulous school year!
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Attention BIS families: There was some confusion at this morning's student drop-off. Let's make sure we're all clear on the drop-off/pick up procedure. Please take a moment to review the map and share with any other families who might be picking students up at the BIS. Thank you!
Just a friendly reminder, masks are mandatory on all BCS buses.
Mask up, Bruins!
There is one more school supply we are asking our students and parents to bring for our first day tomorrow and that is PATIENCE!
Please remember that the first few days of school are challenging for just about everyone. There are bound to be a few hiccups along the way. We ask for your understanding as we get back to work at BCS.
The countdown is on!
Superintendent Chad Yencer welcomed returning and new staff during the Back to School Breakfast at BJSHS. During the meeting, Mr. Yencer congratulated MSG Rick Kauffman for being named National JROTC Instructor of the Year!
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Welcome to Blackford County Schools! It's another busy day as we welcome new staff members to the district. Hard to believe we're less than a week away from the first day of school!
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More scenes from today's TransformEd workshop with Matt Miller at BJSHS.
Miller encouraged BCS teachers to take their dreams seriously. "Your dreams won't impact your students unless you're treating them seriously."
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Join the BCS Food Service team!
It was a somber day for 3 BJSHS students on the Washington DC trip. The students placed a wreath in remembrance at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The moment was especially meaningful for the students, who were accompanied on the trip by their US veteran fathers.
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Our BCS teaching staff kicked off the 2021-2022 school year with the InformED professional development conference. The conference (by teachers and for teachers) hosts Ditch That Textbook author Matt Miller @jmattmiller as the keynote speaker.
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Our BJSHS students are checking out the sites during their time in Washington DC. During the trip, the students have visited Mt. Vernon, the Lincoln Memorial, and Arlington Cemetery. What a wonderful opportunity!
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We're looking for our future Bruins! Have you registered your incoming Kindergarten student for the 2021-2022 school year? Please take a moment to review the registration information.
It's today! Come out and see us!
Are you looking for a way to make a difference in the life of a child? Join us at Blackford County Schools! Check out the latest job openings.
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Reminder: In-Person Registration is underway today until 7 p.m. at MES and NS.
July 28 - Back to School Carnival - Montpelier - 10 a.m. - noon
July 29 - In-Person Registration - BJSHS/BIS - 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
(Devices may be picked up at BJSHS)
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Blackford County Health Department offers Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic on July 29 for students 12 years and older.
Thank you to our students and awesome MES staff for making Popsicles with Principals so much fun last night!
Reminder- if your student attends BIS, don't forget about Popsicles with Principals scheduled to begin tonight at 5 p.m. We can't wait to see you!
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