The students at BPS are looking extra sweet today! Check out our Cubs dressed up as Candyland characters to celebrate BJSHS Homecoming Week! Way to go, Cubs! Looking good! #BetterAtBlackford
over 1 year ago, Beth Jones
Candland Cubs dressed for Homecoming
Candyland kids at BPS
Student dresses as a princess for Homecoming Week
Candyland Cubs dressed up for Homecoming
BPS Cub dressed up like a king for Homecoming Week
Here are more photos from BPS as they celebrate Homecoming across the district! We sure appreciate the creativity! Great job, Cubs!!! #Homecoming2023
over 1 year ago, Beth Jones
BPS is decked out for Homecoming
This IS Bruin Country!
Blackford Bruin on the wall at BPS
BPS hallways decorated for Homecoming
Touch Down!
It is Sweet to be A Bruin!
Talk about getting into the Homecoming Spirit of things! Check out the halls of BPS! They are #BruinProud and showing it! Just a reminder our BJSHS Bruins take on the Mississinewa Indians at 7 p.m. on Friday. Come out and support your Bruins! #Homecoming2023
over 1 year ago, Beth Jones
BPS Homecoming decorations
BPS celebrates BPS Homecoming
BPS decorates for Homecoming
BPS decorates for Homecoming
Welcome to Monday! BPS Principal Craig Campbell and assistants gather this morning to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Here's wishing everyone a great start to their week! #BetterAtBlackford
over 1 year ago, Beth Jones
Students join Principal Campbell in Pledge of Allegiance
BPS is hosting a Food Pantry after school this evening from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Please share the word!
over 1 year ago, Beth Jones
Upcoming Food Pantry dates
That dog is definitely grinning! And why wouldn't he be? He and a fellow canine buddy, along with their trainers from Ultimate Canine, stopped by BPS for a visit and a cuddle! According to our friends at BPS, a great time was had by all! #BetterAtBlackford
over 1 year ago, Beth Jones
Dog from Ultimate Canine visits BPS
Students pet a dog from Ultimate Canine
Dogs from Ultimate Canine visited
Puppy poses before Kindergarten sign at BPS
Meet the first grade team at Blackford Primary School! (From left) Jennifer Fisher, Julia Hiatt, Jessica Shroyer, Amanda Wolfe and Rachael Story. Here's to an outstanding year for our first grade students... and their amazing teachers! #BackInBlackford
over 1 year ago, Beth Jones
First grade squad at BPS
We'd like to welcome our newest Bruins to the block! This Kindergartener at BPS represents the Class of 2036!☺️ #BackInBlackford
over 1 year ago, Beth Jones
Kindergartener on the first day
Our teachers are working hard this summer in professional development activities! Teachers from BPS and BIS attended the Smekens CompCon conference in French Lick earlier this week! After working with the Comprehension Playbook last school year, teachers came to this conference to expand their knowledge of the plays and topics for their grade levels. In addition, they discovered how to effectively schedule an English Language Arts (ELA) block, the power of helping students find their reading voices, while also learning various tips and techniques, and finding the best picture books to teach specific topics. Our teachers are excited to apply what they learned for this upcoming school year!
almost 2 years ago, Beth Jones
BPS and BIS teachers attend Smekens Comp Con
Teachers attend professional development at French Lick
Camp Invention kicks off today! We can't wait to see what you create, Bruins! #CampInvention #BetterAtBlackford
almost 2 years ago, Beth Jones
Boy smiles big at Camp Invention
Students work on Camp Invention activities
Four students work on a Camp Invention project
Two students begin their Camp Invention adventures today
Congratulations to our 2022-2023 Blackford County Schools' retirees Mrs. Cissy Clock, Kindergarten teacher at BPS; Mr. Thurman Cook, an Instructional Assistant at BJSHS; Mr. Don Peden, the Head Custodian at BJSHS; and Mrs. Nancy Slentz, food service staff member at BPS. The staff members were recognized during the End of Year Breakfast held this morning at BJSHS by Superintendent Chad Yencer and Assistant Superintendent David Parker. Building principals Craig Campbell, Jim Fox and Jason Ridge shared a bit about what makes these individuals so special. (We included a retro photo of Mrs. Slentz doing what she did so well during her career at BCS... serving others with a smile!) If you see any of these people, please wish them well. They have worked hard to make a difference in the lives of the students of Blackford County Schools! Best wishes, Cissy, Thurman, Don and Nancy! Relax and enjoy the next chapter of your lives! You deserve it! ❤️ #BruinProud
almost 2 years ago, Beth Jones
Cissy Clock and Chad Yencer
David Parker and Thurman Cook
Chad Yencer and Don Peden
Nancy Slentz
The BPS Kindness Club sent congratulatory cards to the Class of 2023! So kind! #Class of 2023 #BruinProud
almost 2 years ago, Beth Jones
Seniors display their cards from the BPS Kindness Club
There were ROCK STARS at BPS today! Members of the Class of 2023 walked the halls today to the cheers of students in grades K-2! Way to go, Bruins, we are proud of you! (You made a positive impact on our Cubs today!) #ClassOf2023 #BruinProud
almost 2 years ago, Beth Jones
A senior gives a BPS student a hug during the Senior Walk
Seniors walk the hallways at BPS
Senior Walk at BPS
Senior Walk 2023 - BPS
Here are a few more scenes from yesterday's fun field day at BPS. Thank you to everyone who helped make this day possible for our students. They had a blast! #BetterAtBlackford
almost 2 years ago, Beth Jones
First grade students race during Field Day
First graders play games during the BPS Field Day
It's tug of war with 1st graders at BPS
Students play under a parachute during BPS field day
Popsicles were a great way to spend some time outside at the BPS field day
It's a dance party at BPS!
First graders in Ms. Rachael Story's class at BPS celebrate the end of the school by getting their glow on! What a fun way to do lessons! Great job, Cubs! #BetterAtBlackford #EndOfSchool
almost 2 years ago, Beth Jones
1st grader enjoys glow party
1st grader participates in a Glow Party
Mrs. Story's first grade class at BPS
Student works on lesson during glow party
1st grade students play tic tac toe during the glow party
Talk about beautiful weather for some outdoor fun! Our BPS Cubs celebrated the end of the school year with a field day! #BetterAtBlackford
almost 2 years ago, Beth Jones
BPS students participate in Field Day
BPS prepares for field day
BPS Field Day
Students celebrated the end of school with a dance party
Students enjoyed some watery fun at BPS yesterday as the school year winds to a close. (Yes, that really is Principal Craig Campbell getting doused with a bucket(s) of water!) Thank you to everyone who pitched in $ to help PTO purchase indoor toys for recess. We appreciate you!
almost 2 years ago, Beth Jones
Craig Campbell gets water poured on his head
BPS students watch principal get dunked with water
Students prepare for the dunking of Mr. Campbell
Students at BPS enjoyed some beach and camping activities while they were working on their lessons today! Looks like fun! #BetterAtBlackford
almost 2 years ago, Beth Jones
Student enjoys a beach day in Mrs. Buettner's class at BPS
Girl and two boys enjoy beach day at BPS
boy sits under his tent desk
Students work under their desks
For your future planning.
almost 2 years ago, Beth Jones
Head Start recruitment flyer
A big thank you to everyone who helped make Career Day at BPS and BIS possible! They include: Timothy Lyles, Jennerjahn Engineering, Sarah Howard, Radiant Health; Kaylie Hayden Townsend, esthetician and small business owner; Todd Shoup, pilot; Whitney Osborn, travel nurse; New Indy Containerboard, VIA Credit Union, Carol Gebert, Chad King, mowing and lawn care; Laurie Overmyer, Ivy Tech welders, Sheri McDonald, and Shalee Myron. #BetterAtBlackford
almost 2 years ago, Beth Jones
BIS Career Day - gardening
Career Day at BIS
Career Day - BIS
Career Day at BIS
Career Day - BIS