Blackford Primary School

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!

Yes, you really are seeing double... Did you know?!!! BPS is the home of 6 sets of twins! Five of which are in the second grade. BPS wanted celebrate this before the majority of them move on to BIS. Front row from left: Annabelle and Isabelle Gray - 2nd, Minx and Riggs Cowgill - 2nd, Back Row: Zahra and Athena Sanderson - 2nd, Kaysin and Kylie Huckleby - 2nd, Emma and Ava Leas - 2nd, and McKenna and Mikayla Sherlund - 1st. #TwinTime #BetterAtBlackford

To do well in school, students need a strong foundation in reading. Thanks to the generosity of the Blackford County Community Foundation, students at Blackford Primary School have been able to take advantage of the Magnetic Reading Foundations (MRF) program to learn and/or improve their reading skills. "Last spring in 2023, BCS partnered with Curriculum Associates, Inc to provide high-quality tier 1 curricular resources to our K-2 classrooms," explains Assistant Superintendent David Parker. "Per board approval, we adopted a Curriculum Associates program entitled Magnetic Reading Foundations with the intent to transform the way our K-2 educators teach students to read. "Curriculum Associates has allowed us to spread the costs of these resources and materials out over the course of our 5 year purchase agreement. This school year (2023-24) was the first year of implementation. With the assistance of the Blackford County Community Foundation, we were able to cover our year-1 payment and purchase additional supplemental resources to all K-2 classroom teachers." Thanks to the strong partnership between Blackford County Schools and the Blackford County Community Foundation, a real investment and focus is being placed on improving the reading skills of our youngest students. This investment in early reading skills will reap benefits for these early learners and help them on their way to becoming successful Blackford County Schools' graduates. Thank you again to the Blackford County Community Foundation for its continued support.

If you, or someone you know, have student(s) who will be 5 by August 1, 2024, they are eligible for BCS Kindergarten. If your student has not yet been signed up, contact BPS at 765.348.7584. Please help us spread the word!

Thank you to everyone who helped make Ag Day a success at Blackford County Schools! The students at BPS and BIS really enjoyed learning about pics! #BetterAtBlackford

Preschool Registration really IS limited! Get yours today!

What do you do when leprechauns invade your school every year? You make leprechaun traps to try and capture them! The BPS PTO held a Leprechaun Trap-making event last night in anticipation of St. Patrick's Day on Sunday. Students and their parents and grandparents crafted traps to try and capture the tricky leprechauns and of course, get their pot of gold! Thanks to everyone for coming out and making this fun event possible for our students! #BetterAtBlackford #HappyStPatricksDay

Blackford Primary School celebrated their School Social Worker today by surprising her with a special ceremony. Each and every student presented Ms. Ericka Rogers with a flower as a way of saying Thank You. ❤️ #BruinProud

Good afternoon Blackford Primary School families. This is the first Monday of the month and that means it food pantry night. Once again we are scheduled for a 5:00 start. We appreciate all of your participation and look forward seeing you and sharing some tasty goodies.

Mark you calendars for the BPS Incoming Kindergarten Meeting!

What a beautiful day! Kindergarten students in Ms. Kiley Eppard's class at BPS are enjoying the bright sunshine and warmer temperatures during recess today. #BetterAtBlackford

More scenes from Freaky Friday at BPS. What a fun time! #BetterAtBlackford

Here are more scenes from Freaky Friday at BPS! Thanks to everyone for making this such a fun day for the students! #BetterAtBlackford

It was a little freaky at BPS today! Students and staff were told to dress like each other for a fun Freaky Friday. As you can see, they had a blast with this! Check out some of our "newer (younger) teachers" teaching class! #BetterAtBlackford

This message is for at Blackford Primary School parent. Today your child brought home a gift from a couple of our community business. It is to encourage good dental hygiene. Unfortunately there were some dentist related stickers that were included in the bag of goodies that you might not feel is appropriate for your child. We apologize for this happening. Please accept our apology.

Are you ready for some football??? The excitement level is high at BPS today! Principal Craig Campbell welcomed a surprise guest this morning when Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid stopped in on his way to Las Vegas. He took time to discuss Xs and Os with Mr. Campbell and Taylor Swift Jr. Then he took some time to meet with some fans in the hall. #BetterAtBPS #Superbowl

BPS teachers were deep in thought during PD this morning. Mrs. Jessica Shroyer presented highlights from the High Ability Conference. Mrs. Amber Crabtree presented on Fluency work for comprehension and grade level teams worked to develop Tier Two Vocabulary lists. #BetterAtBPS

Here are a few more BPS students decked out for the first 100 Days of School! #BruinProud

We're not sure how it happens, but every year around this time, the students at BPS start turning old! 😉 Congratulations to all our BCS Cubs (and their teachers) who are celebrating the first 100 days of School! Keep up the good work, Bruins!

They day has finally arrived! It is time for the January food pantry at Blackford Primary School. We wish to welcome all of our primary school families to pantry tonight. We are scheduled to open up at 5:00 pm. Come a stock your pantry up before winter actually arrives for the year.