Tonight is the night! The September food pantry at Blackford Primary School is about to start. The doors will open at 5:00 p.m. As a reminder, it is open to any family with a student at Blackford Primary School. We hope to see you tonight.
Don't forget about the upcoming 2-hour delay!
Oh my goodness! There is a lot going on in Miss Kiley Eppard's Preschool Class at BPS. These painters are focused!
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Don't forget about the upcoming 2-hour delay!
Just a friendly reminder that Chromebook insurance will cover regular wear and tear, as well as something totally unforeseen happening, such as loss or theft. Don't get stuck with costly repairs on your student's Chromebook. Parents/Guardians can sign up for Chromebook insurance until October 1. Coverage is provided through July 31, 2025. Check out the flyer for more information.
Blackford Preschool Academy will be opening up additional seats for the 2024-2025 school year! New students will start on September 2. Please call or stop by Blackford Primary School for more information. Space is limited but we are excited to have the opportunity to welcome additional students to our program.
*Blackford Preschool Academy: 765-348-7584
*Students must be 4 by August 1, 2024
*Students will start on September 2, 2024
*State vouchers accepted
*Enrollment is based on a first come first serve basis
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Just a friendly reminder that any student enrolled in Blackford County Schools MUST be up to date on their immunizations or have a annual exemption on file. If you are unsure if your child's vaccinations are up to date, please call BCS Corporation Nurse Amy Sargent, RN at 765-348-7560 ext. 2000 for verification.
According to Indiana State Law (IC 20-34-4-5) students may be excluded from school or extracurricular activities if immunizations are not up to date.
If your student currently has an appointment scheduled to receive their immunizations, please call their school health office with the date.
If you have documentation of the vaccination, send that in to the school asap.
if your student requires an exemption form, you can find those here: https://www.bcs.k12.in.us/page/health-services
We have 2 very important messages for Blackford Primary School. The first is to make all of our families aware that tonight is our first food pantry event from Second Harvest. It is open to any family with a student that attends BPS. The doors open at 5:00 p.m. The second piece of information to pass along is about drop off procedures. Beginning tomorrow, August 13, parents will not be permitted to walk their students to the classroom. No one will be allowed past the main lobby. Please allow your student that bit of independence and help them prepare for tomorrow.
It's Day 2 and we're off to a great start at BCS!
Meet our top-notch 3rd grade team at BIS. (From left) Emily Stephens, Amanda Johnson, Elizabeth Rittichier, Carma Reidy, Rachael Shadiow, Kari Crouse, and Elizabeth Kauerauf. Have a great school year, ladies!
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To show his appreciation to his staff and colleagues, BPS Principal Craig Campbell served lunch! Staff enjoyed pulled pork and smoked mac and cheese personally prepared by Mr. Campbell! Yum!
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If you are looking for something fun for your students to do this summer, check this out! There are still some open spaces available for Mini 4-H Camp! Register here: https://2024blackfordmini4hcamp.4honline.com
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Today was Water Day! This is a PTO fundraiser where students can purchase sponges to throw at teacher and staff. The class that collected the most got to dump water buckets on Mr. Campbell and Miss Rogers!!
According to Miss Rogers, "We had a tie with classes so Mrs. Thurman's class and Mrs. Hiatt's class got to soak us with buckets of water! Then the rest of the classes each got their turn to soak us with sponges and water crayons! I'm so glad it was hot this morning!"
Thank you BPS PTO! What a fun day!
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Blackford Preschool Academy has reached Paths to Quality Level 3 status and is an On My Way Pre-K Approved Program!
Level 3 programs have met all of the health and safety standards set forth by the state of Indiana. These programs demonstrated the knowledge and skill necessary for planning appropriate activities and opportunities that lead children toward school readiness. Level 3 programs have made a significant investment in the professional development of the staff, and they incorporate family and staff input into the program.
Check back soon for more updates on Blackford Preschool Academy!
Check this out! Earlier this week, students at BPS had the opportunity to learn about a variety of "big trucks" during Touch a Truck Career Day!
We appreciate all the trucks taking the time to showcase their trade, show us lots of cool stuff, and make some great memories!
Thank you to the following:
Hartford City Public Works
Blackford County Sheriff's Department
Hartford City Fire Department
Hartford City Police Department
Chubby Burger Food Truck
Zack Gillihan
Hartford City Water Department
Blackford County Schools Transportation Department
Eastern Indiana Works
AEP American Electric/Indiana Michigan Power
A special shout-out goes to our own Tiffany Ickes Pauley, who worked so hard to put this together for the students. We appreciate her so much! ❤️
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We have two important messages from Blackford Primary School. First, this your reminder that tonight is the May food pantry at the primary school. Doors are schedule to open at 5:00. We hope you can make it. Second, as of this moment, we are still planning on walking to the fairgrounds to participate in Career Day. Please make sure your students has appropriate footwear for the long walk.
This message is for all Blackford Primary School families. On Tuesday, May 7th, all of our students will have the opportunity to participate in our Career Day. This will be held at the Blackford County Fairgrounds. Each grade level has a time frame that they will attend. This notification serves to inform everyone that we will be walking from the school to the fairgrounds and back. Please make sure your student is wearing footwear for this one and one-half block walk. If you have any questions, please contact the school.
BCS has a number of items for sale in a silent auction. Please take a moment to click the link to view photos of the available items.
To view the items in person, visit Blackford Primary School on Wednesday, May 15 or Thursday, May 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. Enter at Door 9. Use east parking lot.
Winning bidders will be notified Friday, May 17 with items ready for pick up on Saturday, May 18 from 8 to 10 a.m.
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What's better than outside recess? Puppies at outside recess! We are so grateful to our friends at Ultimate Canine for coming to visit us! Thanks for making our day!
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Congratulations to our Jennerjahn Most Improved Students for 2024!
During last night's celebration, students were honored for their academic achievements such as grades, test scores, attendance, conduct, and effort put forth.
The highlight of the evening was when the student's teacher and/or principal shared what made these students so special. Attributes such as grit, determination, and a positive attitude were just some of the words used to describe the students accomplishments.
For their efforts, the students were treated to a banquet and gift from the Jennerjahn family.
Most Improved Students for 2024 include: Eli Lizaragga, 2nd grade at BPS; Damian Wilson, 3rd, Lane Ross, 4th, Jesse Johnson, 5th, and Ella Whetzel, 6th grade at BIS; Ariana Smith, 7th, and Lonnie Bonewit, 8th grade at BJSHS.
Thank you to Ruth Jennerjahn and the Jennerjahn family for continuing to sponsor this banquet and celebrate BCS students!
