Ahoy there, Mateys! September 19th is National Talk Like a Pirate Day, so Mrs. Barker's kindergarten class at MES celebrated with student teacher, Miss Hurt, by dressing up as pirates and going on a treasure hunt. What a fun time! #BetterAtBlackford
over 3 years ago, Beth Jones
Two girls dressed like pirates
girl and boy dressed like pirates
Kindergarten class dresses like pirates
Miss Hurt leads a kindergarten treasure hunt
Our Montpelier Kodiaks had an "egg"citing day! Students in Mr. Josiah Henson's 6th grade science class had to come up with just the right way to keep their eggs from breaking during the Great Egg Drop Experiment. Nice work, Kodiaks! #BetterAtBlackford
over 3 years ago, Beth Jones
A boy gives his egg to the teacher for the drop
Student holds up his egg plane before the egg drop
Teacher stands atop a ladder to drop egg
1 boy and two girls prepare their eggs for the drop
So what does a computer class do when there is no internet? They get resourceful and creative! In Mrs. Jen Gallatin's 4th grade class at BIS, students put their "paint" skills to use to create amazing graphic art. Nice job, Bears! #BetterAtBlackford
over 3 years ago, Beth Jones
Girl works on computer art
Paint drawing a 4th grade girl is working on
Close up of computer drawing
Home of the BLACKFORD Bruins is right! Some final touches were added to the Sutton Center entrance at BJSHS. A big thanks to Mullett Design Group for the work. #LookingSharp #BetterAtBlackford
over 3 years ago, Beth Jones
Sutton Center entrance
Sutton Center entrance - wide view
Phones and internet connections are currently down at all BCS buildings. Work is underway to restore them as soon as possible.
over 3 years ago, Chad Yencer
Attention! Due to a shortage in driver’s today, students who regularly ride the Bus 109 route will be held approximately 45 minutes after school until another bus is able to pick them up and take them home. Parents who would like to pick-up their student(s) after school are welcome to do so; otherwise, students on the Bus 109 Route will be arriving home approximately 45 minutes late today. Thank you.
over 3 years ago, Beth Jones
School Bus
Attention Northside and BIS families: It's Food Pantry Night at Northside Elementary beginning at 5 p.m. Please spread the word!
over 3 years ago, Beth Jones
Food Pantry
Looking for a career change? Join the BCS team! Check out the latest job openings. To apply, send a letter of intent and resume to the job contact. Join us! https://bit.ly/3AcAAVY #BetterAtBlackford
over 3 years ago, Beth Jones
Attention
We have some budding authors who are proudly sharing the books they made for their grandparents! Nice work to Ms. Jodi Bacon and her Pre-Kindergarten class at Northside! Way to go, Cubs! #BetterAtBlackford
over 3 years ago, Beth Jones
2 preschool boys and 2 preschool girls with grandparent books
Looking for a fun way to support the BJSHS Bowling Team? Well, look no further... and yes, it is an all-ages event!
over 3 years ago, Beth Jones
Bowling Tournament flyer
What a special day for our Kinders at MES! A Montpelier community member graciously brought in some butterflies for Mrs. Jessica Barker's and Mrs. Katie Barnes' kindergarten classes to release! #BetterAtBlackford
over 3 years ago, Beth Jones
Kindergarten students gather to hold a butterfly
Butterfly on a leaf
Kindergarten students sit outside learning about butterflies
Everyone wants to hold the butterfly!
Our Kodiaks have the spirit- Bruin Homecoming spirit, that is! Looking good, Kodiaks! Let's go, Bruins! #Homecoming2021
over 3 years ago, Beth Jones
Boy and girl dressed in Bruin gear
Girl dressed in spirit gear with pompoms
two little girls dressed in spirit gear
Our 4th grade teachers at the BIS are showing their Bruin Spirit by dressing up like their favorite characters- The Golden Girls! These four lovely ladies include: (l-r) Rebecca Taylor, Carrie Clevenger, Emily Stephens, and (seated) Amanda Green. #Homecoming2021
over 3 years ago, Beth Jones
4th grade teachers dress up like Golden Girls
Our 1st grade teachers at Northside dressed up for Favorite Character Day for Homecoming Week. They dressed up as characters from Arthur books by Marc Brown. From l-r: Brandi Childress as D.W. , Jennifer Fisher as Arthur, and Julia Duncan as Francine. #Homecoming2021
over 3 years ago, Beth Jones
3 1st grade teachers dressed as book characters
Principal Jim Fox and Cafeteria Manager Tammy Sisler were on the hunt for a bee in the cafeteria today, but ended up providing some fun lunchtime entertainment for our BIS Bears! #BetterAtBlackford
over 3 years ago, Beth Jones
Jim Fox with a fly swatter and 2 students
Tammy Sisler and Jim Fox with fly swatters
Sisler and Fox fight with fly swatters
Important discussions about internet safety and cyber-bullying have been taking place in Mrs. Jen Gallatin's classes at BIS this week. #BetterAtBlackford
over 3 years ago, Beth Jones
Students working on computers
2 boys and 2 girls working on computers
Computer students working around the room
cyber bullying program
That's next Monday!
over 3 years ago, Beth Jones
Closed for Labor Day
Students in Ms. Heidi Palmer's 6th grade ELA/Social Studies class at the BIS really enjoyed their recent partner activity focused on the week's standard of words in context. The students were sorting words based on their connotative meanings. Keep up the good work, Bears!
over 3 years ago, Beth Jones
4 6th grade girls work on assignments on the floor of their classroom
2 6th grade boys work on their assignment
Check out our Montpelier Kodiaks' Homecoming spirit! Today was Dress Like Your Favorite Holiday and the students sure did! Looking good, Kodiaks! A reminder: The BJSHS Homecoming football game is Friday evening at 7 p.m. #Homecoming2021 #BetterAtBlackford
over 3 years ago, Beth Jones
2 girls dressed like Christmas
3 kids dressed like holidays
Boy dressed up like Christmas elf
Students and teacher dress for Halloween
BCS Parents and Guardians, we need your help.
over 3 years ago, Beth Jones
Sick kids need to stay home.