Blackford County Schools

BCS will be conducting a Surplus Auction on Monday, October 20 at the BCS Bus Barn (northwest corner of BJSHS campus). Items available include a full-sized bus, mini-buses, stoves, ping-pong table, welders, drill press, table saw, floor scrubber, blocks, van, Bobcat, Box Truck, Light Poles, State Truck & Plow, Dukane Intercom System, Gas Water Heater, Hon File Cabinet, Daktronics Scoreboard, Bowflex, tables, chairs, filing cabinets and more!
Preview and bid on October 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. Bids will be tallied and winners notified on October 21. We ask that all items be picked up (or arrangements made) on October 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For a look at more of the items available in the auction, please click the link:
https://www.blackfordschools.org/page/october-2025-surplus-auction

2 days ago, Beth Jones

Our preschool students had big smiles today as their "teachers" were Child Development students from Mrs. Sasha Hudson's class at BJSHS. According to Mrs. Hudson, the high school students planned games and activities to do with their students and were pretty excited about the prospect of working with the preschoolers.
We appreciate the cooperation between staff and schools to make these lessons happen for our students. Great job, Bruins and Cubs!
#BetterAtBlackford

2 days ago, Beth Jones

The BJSHS Child Development class visits the BPS Preschool classes for lessons and fun!

Please check out the latest openings here at BCS. If there is a Nimble link included with the job you are seeking, apply through that. If there is not a Nimble link listed for the job, send your resume to the contact listed.

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1299/BCS/6098641/Jobs_Posting_10-17-2025.pdf

2 days ago, Beth Jones

Just a friendly reminder that Wednesday, October 22 is Parent-Teacher Conference Day at BCS. There will be no school for students on that day. This is a great opportunity to find out how your student is doing so far in the school year!

4 days ago, Beth Jones

Parent Teacher Conferences - October 22, 2025

Oh, you know it's an exciting day at BPS when the Hartford City Fire Department shows up (in the non-emergency way!) Members of HCFD were on hand to share fire safety tips with our youngest students for Fire Prevention Day. We thank the HCFD for all they do!
#BetterAtBlackford #FirePreventionDay

5 days ago, Beth Jones

HCFD visits BPS for a fire safety lesson

It's tonight! Join us live and in person at BJSHS or via the livestream!

5 days ago, Beth Jones

Blackford County Schools will be conducting a Surplus Auction that begins October 20 with viewing and bidding. Be sure to check back. (Items will be added throughout the week.)

6 days ago, Beth Jones

BJSHS 2D Art students spent the week leading up to Fall Break learning about Plein Air painting. Guest artist Morris Gibbons demonstrated his process for creating a plein air painting and students spent the following days creating their own.

This week the students will participate in the Arts Place "Paint Out on the Square" in downtown Hartford City. Look for more details about the event in future posts!

#BetterAtBlackford

6 days ago, Beth Jones

BJSHS Art students learn about Plein Air painting

Blackford County Schools Administrative Offices will be closed for the week due to a mechanical issue.
The Blackford Achievement Academy (Val Janowski-Human and Natalie Petty) and Special Education Offices (Dr. Trinkle and Amber Jones) will be temporarily located at BJSHS.
The BCS Business Office - Julie Dodd, Bethany Sparks and Alexa Musgrave will be temporarily located at BJSHS.
You can reach Superintendent Chad Yencer, Assistant Superintendent Lesley Moulton, Michelle Gross and Beth Jones at BIS.
Please direct phone calls to Central Office at 765-348-7550

6 days ago, Beth Jones

Our BIS students took a trip through time last week during their visit to the Mississinewa 1812 Reenactment.
#BetterAtBlackford

12 days ago, Beth Jones

BIS students visit the Mississinewa 1812 Reenactment

Have a wonderful Fall Break, Bruins!

16 days ago, Beth Jones

Oh, our BPS Preschool students know how to party! To celebrate their Fun Fall Party, students taste tested red, yellow and green apples, made their own caramel apple treats, drank apple cider, and painted and decorated pumpkins!
#BetterAtBlackford

16 days ago, Beth Jones

BPS Preschool students decorate pumpkins during their Fun Fall Party

BPS Preschool students enjoy their Fun Fall Party

BPS Preschool students graphed what their favorite fall apples were

We appreciate our Custodians and all their hard work. They keep our buildings clean, safe and welcoming for our students, staff and parents. Thank you!
#NationalCustodianAppreciationWeek #BruinProud

16 days ago, Beth Jones

Mark your calendars, Bruins! It will be here before you know it!

17 days ago, Beth Jones

Community Halloween festival - October 25

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our BJSHS Band and Choir during their first concert last night. Great job, Bruins!
#BruinProud

17 days ago, Beth Jones

BJSHS Choir performs during the fall concert

BJSHS Band performs during the fall concert

A message from BJSHS Principal Jason Ridge:

20 days ago, Beth Jones

if you are looking for a job that keeps you on the same schedule as your school-age children, then a preschool aide might just be just the position for you. If you, or someone you know, might be interested in this position, send a resume to Blackford Primary School Principal Craig Campbell at ccampbell@blackfordschools.org. Join us!
Click below to see all of our current openings.
#Better At Blackford

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1299/BCS/6061240/Jobs_Posting_-_2025-_9-25-2025.pdf

23 days ago, Beth Jones

It's been an exciting day at BJSHS! Our students got to tour and ride in a Blackhawk Helicopter for an experience they will never forget! A number of students were able to ride in the helicopter as well as learn more about the JROTC program and what it has to offer. Thank you to MSGT Rick Kauffman and Major Tim Cummins for making this opportunity available to our students!
#BetterAtBlackford

23 days ago, Beth Jones

BJSHS students and administrators had the opportunity to tour and take a ride in a Blackhawk Helicopter

What great energy these future Bruins are sending out today! Good luck to the Bruins tonight at Homecoming! Let's go, Bruins!
#HOCO2025 #BetterAtBlackford

23 days ago, Beth Jones

If you are coming to Homecoming tonight, please remember to bring canned goods for the food drive that is currently underway!
Help our community, Bruins, by bringing food to share!
#HOCO2025 #BetterAtBlackford

23 days ago, Beth Jones

Homecoming through the Holidays - Food drive