Blackford County Schools

You don't often see them sitting. They are always on the move- keeping Blackford Jr.-Sr. High School (and Central Office) in tip-top shape. As you can imagine, they are really busy right now getting everything ready for the first day of school!
Thank you to our BJSHS Custodians (from left) Amanda Banter, Elaine Lechien, Derinda Shady, Nick Shady, Harold Rogers, Geoff Witt, Breanna Sills and Head Custodian Becky Strine. We appreciate you!
#BruinProud

about 2 hours ago, BCS

BJSHS Custodians are treated to lunch for their hard work during the summer

Thanks to those who have completed their student(s) 2026-2027 BCS Online Registration!
You can find the page here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a7DAla-UV0mlixbZdzYh2WF7P8KQOg2Orf5femWZ5Co/edit?usp=sharing
Some reminders:
If your students are NEW to BCS, (they didn't attend here at all last school year), then please use the New Student Registration link.
If your students attended BCS during the 25-26 school year, please complete the Fall Registration link.
For those who prefer Walk-In Registration, (and remember, you can register all your students from one location), that will take place at BPS and BIS from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Currently, secretaries are out of the buildings for summer. They return to buildings July 21.
Questions? Call 765.348.7550.

about 7 hours ago, BCS

BCS seeks Instructional Assistants, a Groundskeeper, and a Head Varsity Baseball Coach in today's Jobs Posting. If you know someone who might be interested in any of these positions, please share! Join the BCS Team!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a7DAla-UV0mlixbZdzYh2WF7P8KQOg2Orf5femWZ5Co/edit?usp=sharing

about 24 hours ago, BCS

Here are the 2026-2027 BCS School Supply Lists for Preschool, BPS, BIS, and 7th and 8th grade at BJSHS. A reminder that we advise our high school students (grades 9-12) to bring paper and pencil for the first day of school and their teachers will tell them what they need to bring to class.
Important Dates:
July 6 - Online Enrollment Opens
July 23 - Walk-In Enrollment at BPS and BIS (You can enroll all your students from one location
August 3 at 5 p.m. - BPS Meet the Teacher Night
August 4 at 5 p.m. - BIS Meet the Teacher Night
August 5 - First Day of School
*More dates will be added as we receive them.

8 days ago, Beth Jones

Check out the latest open positions at Blackford County Schools. Please share and help us fill these important positions.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a7DAla-UV0mlixbZdzYh2WF7P8KQOg2Orf5femWZ5Co/edit?usp=sharing

9 days ago, BCS

Just a reminder that BCS Online Enrollment opens July 6. There are other dates below to save as BCS readies for the 2026-2027 school session. We will continue to update our schedule as we receive more (BJSHS) dates.
See you soon, Bruins!

15 days ago, BCS

Registration and Meet the Teacher dates are included on a chalkboard.

Congratulations to our BJSHS Blackford Champions United athletes and program! Representatives of the program were on hand in Indianapolis for an awards ceremony and luncheon in Indianapolis.
We are #BruinProud of this program, the athletes and our coaches and look forward to another outstanding school year of sports and fun!
Way to go, Bruins!

20 days ago, BCS

Students and staff attended the BJSHS Champions United Luncheon and Awards Ceremony in Indianapolis

BJSHS students attended the BJSHS Champions United Luncheon and Awards Ceremony in Indianapolis

BCS has a number of open jobs to fill before school starts in August. If you, or someone you know, might be interested in one of these positions, check out the application instructions on the job posting here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WMMGCAo_Ys2F_0Fv3lMJnm4ivg2tLnKqQ5msnfETa4Y/edit?usp=sharing

(Please share)

22 days ago, Beth Jones

Open Jobs currently available at Blackford County Schools

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2026 edition of Camp Invention! According to Camp Director Kylee Redford, "We've had a BLAST while it lasted!"
#BruinProud #CampInvention

23 days ago, BCS

3 boys and 1 girl pose for a photo during Camp Invention

Boys and girls stand around a table in front of their Camp Invention projects

Students sit on the floor during a Camp Invention lesson.

Boys and girls gather around a student working on a project during Camp Invention

That concludes graduation festivities for the 2025- 2026 school year. BJSHS grad Zoey Abbott was in Ms. Monica Myers first CTE Teaching and Learning class. She went on to work based learning at BIS with teachers (left) Kylee Redford and Rachael Shadiow. Zoey is going to be an amazing teacher someday soon!!!
#BruinProud!

23 days ago, BCS

BJSHS grad Zoey Abbott stands with teachers (from left) Kylee Redford, Monica Myers, and Rachael Shadiow

Join us for the next School Board meeting on Tuesday, June 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Administrative Offices.

26 days ago, BCS

Sign to advertise upcoming school board meeting- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

It's that time of season at Blackford County Schools! BIS seeks a 6th grade Math Teacher and BPS seeks a Special Education Teacher with a Pre-K focus. If you, or someone you know, are interested in either of these positions, apply through the designated link. Please share and help us fill these open positions. (Thank you!)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WMMGCAo_Ys2F_0Fv3lMJnm4ivg2tLnKqQ5msnfETa4Y/edit?usp=sharing

26 days ago, BCS

BCS Admin are hard at work getting open positions filled for the 2026-2027 session. BPS Principal Craig Campbell has need for Instructional Assistants in his building. This is a great job for parents who want to be on the same schedule as their school age children. Apply by sending your resume to Mr. Campbell at ccampbell@blackfordschools. org.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WMMGCAo_Ys2F_0Fv3lMJnm4ivg2tLnKqQ5msnfETa4Y/edit?usp=sharing

28 days ago, BCS

Looking for something fun to do with kids over the summer? Be sure and check out the Arts Place Arts in the Park Summer Classes. They have a wide variety of offerings!
#ArtsPlace

29 days ago, BCS

Check out the jobs BCS currently has available. Blackford Primary School is seeking a Specialized Instructor for the library. Contact Principal Craig Campbell ccampbell@blackfordschools.org for more information or to apply.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WMMGCAo_Ys2F_0Fv3lMJnm4ivg2tLnKqQ5msnfETa4Y/edit?usp=sharing

29 days ago, BCS

For your planning purposes, Bruins! We will see you soon!

29 days ago, Beth Jones

Please note the BCS Administrative Office schedule for the summer. Appointments are always welcomed! 765.348.7550.
A reminder: 2026-2027 Online Enrollment opens July 6.

about 1 month ago, BCS

BCS Summer Hours - Monday thru Friday - 7 to 4; Friday - 7 a.m. to Noon

BCS has a wide variety of open positions for the 2026-2027 school year. Please share and help us fill these important jobs.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hub5uN2ZDTPHA98R4jgz9wTGH9F2RrMjYCDcwduuNso/edit?usp=sharing

about 1 month ago, BCS

Wishing all the best for our new graduates!

about 1 month ago, BCS

Let's celebrate more BJSHS senior accomplishment! Congratulations to our students who graduated from the Muncie Area Career Center ready to walk into their chosen careers! We are proud of our students and our partnership with MACC.
Let's hear it for BJSHS seniors Tanner Roberts and Trenton Norton.
Tanner is completing his studies in the Carpentry program at MACC with a NCCER Carpentry Level 1 certification and a NCCER Electrical Level 1 certification.
Trenton completed his work in the Electrical program with a NCCER Core certification and a NCCER Electrical Level 1 certification.
Congratulations to these outstanding Blackford Bruins!
#BruinProud #MACC #BetterAtBlackford

about 1 month ago, BCS

BJSHS senior Tanner Roberts is celebrated for completing his studies at the Muncie Area Career Center

BJSHS senior Trenton Norton is celebrated for completing his studies at the Muncie Area Career Center