How about some really great news on a Friday afternoon?
It was "No power, no problem!" in Mrs. Rachael Shadiow's 3rd grade classroom at the BIS yesterday. According to Mrs. Shadow, " When the power went out yesterday, my 3rd graders discussed author’s purpose and wrote a persuasive constructed response. We want to persuade our readers that headlamps are important for school!"
Keep up the good work, Bears!
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They're decorating pumpkins in Ms. Kiley Eppard's preschool class at BPS today! Looks like fun!
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If you are looking for some spooky fun... don't miss this!
Thank you, Dawn Winger, the Flip Flop and the Blackford County community for coming out to support our Bruins United athletes! The Flip Flop generously donated a portion of their proceeds this past weekend to the Bruins United teams. Thanks, everyone!
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BPS students learned about 4-H last week thanks to a visit from Ms. Kyli Penrod, Blackford County's 4-H Extension Director promoting 4-H Youth Development. During the visit, Kyli met with students during their library class to introduce them to 4H. In addition to talking about all things 4H, they also read the book, Creepy Carrots, and built a fence using toothpicks and marshmallows. Our students had a blast!
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Thank you to local resident Kathryn Fenstermacher for sharing her amazing musical talents with Mrs. Erika Miller's 2nd grade class at BPS last week. Mrs. Fenstermacher is from Arts Place and provided a harp demonstration for the students. They even got the chance to play the harp! Mrs. Fenstermacher also shared info about an Arts Place scholarship opportunity for anyone interested in playing the harp. Interested? Call 765.348.4154.
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United States Senator and Indiana gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun stopped by Blackford Jr.-Sr. High School on Friday to review the successful programs currently underway in the district.
Braun was joined by Blackford County Schools Superintendent Chad Yencer and BJSHS Principal Jason Ridge for the tour, which included stops in JROTC, Tech Ed, Health Careers and the Agriculture program.
Braun was keen to learn more about these programs and stressed he was looking for ways to keep Indiana’s students working in Indiana upon graduation.
The tour was student-driven by representatives from each of the programs sharing about it with the senator. He visited the JROTC complex, a tech ed. class and a health careers class, as well as the BJSHS greenhouse.
Superintendent Chad Yencer welcomed Braun to Blackford County.
"Senator Braun visited BJSHS today, and we enjoyed showcasing the great things happening in Bruin Country. Thanks to Senator Braun for visiting BCS!"
Photo 1 - Senator Mike Braun meets the BJSHS JROTC class
Photo 2 - BJSHS student Hannah Rich explains her duties to become a certified Nursing Assistant in her Health Careers class.
Photo 3 - Abigail Slentz greets US Senator Mike Braun at BJSHS
Photo 4 - Jacob Shroyer explains some of the features of the BJSHS greenhouse to US Senator Mike Braun.
Health Heroes will be at all Blackford County Schools on Monday, Nov 4, 2024 for flu shots.
Permission slips will start going home with all k-6 students soon and any student in grades 7-12 may pick one up at the front office or health office. The permission form is also linked here. Just complete the form and return it to your school.
Questions? Contact Corporation Nurse Amy Sargent at 765.348.7560 ext. 2000
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1299/BCS/4937444/Health_Heroes_2024-2025_Indiana_Flu__1_.pdf
Can you help us? BCS is in immediate need of a 2nd shift Custodian at BJSHS. If you, or someone you know, might be interested in the position, send a letter of interest and resume to Building and Grounds Director John Stroud. (Thank you!)
Wednesday, October 23 is quickly approaching. A reminder that there will be no school that day to allow for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Show up for your student(s)!
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Hartford City firemen were on hand at BPS today to share an incredibly important lesson with some of our youngest students- fire safety! As temperatures continue to trend downward and more people turn on furnaces and alternative heat sources, their message is a timely one. Please be sure to talk to all of your children about the importance of fire safety!
Thank you to the HCFD for sharing your time and energy with our students!
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Sorry for any confusion, but the Blackford Primary School Food Pantry is scheduled to start at 5:00 pm. Not at 6:00 pm as stated in the earlier message.
It is the middle of October. We are getting very close to Halloween. This is not a Trick. We have the Treats. Come on out to Blackford Primary School for the October food pantry. Doors will open at 6;00 pm. So don't get spooked and not make it to the pantry.
This week's great weather has allowed for over 30 BJSHS students to enjoy a beautiful PEAK period during Walking Club, part of a partnership between Principles of Health Careers students and the Ball State Healthy Lifestyle Center.
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If you were looking for the perfect reason to eat ice cream and elephant ears, I do believe we've found it! 👇 Support Blackford Unified Sports!
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Thank you to everyone who came out to the BJSHS Fall Choir Concert! We appreciate the efforts of Choir Director Kassidy Martin and all of our talented singers!
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Teachers at BPS kicked their day off with professional development provided by Instructional Coach Amber Crabtree. #BuildingBlackfordBetter
If Michael Moped Myers has returned to Hartford City, then you know it's time to mark your calendars for the Hartford City Arts Council's Spooktacular Halloween Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Come out and enjoy the fun!
BJSHS 8th grade students show off their 9-week class projects in Mr. Stephen Kem's Industrial Tech class.
Keep up the good work, Bruins!
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