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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Come work with us. It's #BetterAtBlackford
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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BCS Latchkey services are available for students in grades K-6 after school at Northside. Your child will participate in activities such as outdoor play, learning life skills, homework assistance, and fun learning centers.
Fees: After school dismissal until 4:30 p.m. $3/day. After 4:30 until 6 p.m. will be $6/day.
Interested in this service for your student(s)? Fill out this questionnaire:
https://bit.ly/3BpHuIn
BIS families: Don't forget about "Popsicles with the Principals" tomorrow, July 21, from 5-6 pm in the BIS gymnasium. Enter through the gym doors. We can't wait to see you and find out how your summer has been. We will also have class rosters posted for you to find out who your homeroom teacher is going to be!!
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We're excited to share info about this year's Back to School Carnival! What a great way to combine free school supplies and a whole lot of fun! Mark your calendars!
Who says teachers get the summer off? BCS teachers Rachael Shadiow, Katie Barnes, Title I Interventionist Tawnya McVicker, and Instructional Coach Monica Myers recently spent a week in Orton-Gillingham comprehensive literacy training. They are making Blackford better!
BJSHS announces Show Choir Prep Week! Mark your calendars!
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Considering a new job? Check out the employment opportunities BCS currently has to offer:
https://bit.ly/3zepdM4
Here's one more reason that's it's #BetterAtBlackford...
Did you know that during the 2020-2021 school year, our dual credit partnership with Ivy Tech Community College allowed BJSHS students to accumulate over 787 credit hours and saved our families over $117,000 in tuition?
Blackford County Schools Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, July 19 for scheduled internet upgrades. Offices will reopen for business on Tuesday, July 20 at 7:30 a.m. Thank you.
