We'd like to introduce you to the 2026 2nd Grade Jennerjahn Most Improved Student Lucas Deane. Lucas is joined in the photo by his teacher Ms. Victoria Mattucci and BPS Principal Craig Campbell. Lucas was just one of the students honored for their hard work and improvement during the recent Jennerjahn Most Improved Student Awards. Keep up the good work, Lucas!
#BruinProud
#BruinProud
Blackford County Schools has an opening for an 8th grade Math Teacher, a JROTC Instructor and a Special Education Teacher at BJSHS. If interested, please click the link in the posting to apply. There is also an ECA opening for a Head Varsity Swim and Dive Coach. For more information about the position, reach out to BJSHS Athletic Director Garry May. Check out all the current jobs available:
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Let's give a shout-out to two accomplished BJSHS seniors today! Brayden Bennett-Walter recently graduated from Ivy Tech with his Indiana College Core Certificate. He is joined by fellow Bruin, Evelyn Gulley, who also graduated with her Indiana College Core Certificate.
We are proud of theses hard-working students, as well as our partnership with Ivy Tech Community College! Way to go, Bruins!
#BruinProud #IvyTech
We are proud of theses hard-working students, as well as our partnership with Ivy Tech Community College! Way to go, Bruins!
#BruinProud #IvyTech
Let's hear it for the 2026 Jennerjahn BIS Most Improved Students, their teachers and principals! They include: (front row l-r) Katherine Farmer, Jessica Dunica, 5th grader Olivia Adams, 4th grader Bentley Burns, 6th grader Natalie Carnes, 3rd grader Anastasia Boyd, Row 2- Principal Jim Fox, Assistant Principal Chas Gabriel, Katie Barnes, Beth Wall, Lyndesy Ahern and Carma Reidy
#BruinProud
#BruinProud
Woo-hoo! Let's hear it for these hard-working BJSHS seniors - Samuel Barry and Jessica Brinkerhoff who obtained their College Certificates and Associate Degrees through Ivy Tech!
These are just two of 13 seniors who made great strides towards their college careers while still attending BJSHS! We are #BruinProud! #IvyTechCommunityCollege
These are just two of 13 seniors who made great strides towards their college careers while still attending BJSHS! We are #BruinProud! #IvyTechCommunityCollege
BCS is seeking future Bruins! If you have a student who will turn 5 before August 1 and has not yet signed up for Kindergarten, please contact Blackford Primary School at 765.348.7584!
We can't wait to meet them!
We can't wait to meet them!
The ABC Countdown to Summer has started in the BPS Preschool!
So far there has been:
Animal Day (stuffed and real!)
Bubbles & Bunnies
Chalk & Chips
So much fun!
#BetterAtBCS
So far there has been:
Animal Day (stuffed and real!)
Bubbles & Bunnies
Chalk & Chips
So much fun!
#BetterAtBCS
We are BruinProud! of these prospective Certified Nursing Assistants who are off to a great start with a 100% pass rate of their State skills exam! Next step? They take the written exam in May. You've got this, Bruins!
#CNAStudents #BruinProud
Our BJSHS HOSA students (future health professionals) represented BCS proudly at their State Leadership Conference!
Students advancing to the final round include:
HOSA Bowl: Chloe Smith, Kalli Mealy, Mary Baird, Loralie Hile
Researched Persuasive Writing: Eilee Massey
Veterinary Science: Autumn Kanedy, Ava Mendoza
Nursing Assisting: Jessica Brinkerhoff, Loralie Hile
Forensic Science: Evelyn Pacheco, Elissa Strait
Mental Health Promotion: Chlloe Smith and Hayleigh Quick
Placing in the Top Ten of the final round were:
Loralie Hile in Nursing Assisting
Addison Clamme in Patient Care and Prepared Speaking
Way to go, Bruins!
#BruinProud #HOSA
Students advancing to the final round include:
HOSA Bowl: Chloe Smith, Kalli Mealy, Mary Baird, Loralie Hile
Researched Persuasive Writing: Eilee Massey
Veterinary Science: Autumn Kanedy, Ava Mendoza
Nursing Assisting: Jessica Brinkerhoff, Loralie Hile
Forensic Science: Evelyn Pacheco, Elissa Strait
Mental Health Promotion: Chlloe Smith and Hayleigh Quick
Placing in the Top Ten of the final round were:
Loralie Hile in Nursing Assisting
Addison Clamme in Patient Care and Prepared Speaking
Way to go, Bruins!
#BruinProud #HOSA
Let's congratulate our Blackford Bruins for achieving their Associate Degrees from Ivy Tech! Blackford Jr.-Sr. High School had 10 students who achieved this high honor and were presented awards today at a reception celebrating their academic excellence and achievement. The students include: Samuel Barry, Olivia Bilbrey, Lewis Dudelston, Nickolas Kuehnhold, Kalli Mealy, Karlie Pitts, Hayleigh Quick, Raegan Ridgway, Abigail Slentz, Sara Yoho.
Pictured are Sara Yoho and Kalli Mealy.
#WeAreBruinProud
School Board members received an update on the status of the BCS Performing Arts Center last evening from Meyer Najem Construction Manager Kyle Jones. A number of drone shots displayed the work that has taken place at the site. Jones noted that structure work would continue through June. The Performing Arts Center is scheduled to be completed in 2027.
A star is born! According to BCS staffer Liz Holdcroft, after a busy weekend at soccer matches, her son BPS 1st-grader Beau Holdcroft "paused to appreciate his image" on the billboard located on SR 3 South!
We see you, Beau Holdcroft!
#BetterAtBlackford
It's been a busy day in Mr. Mike Jones' Criminal Justice classes at BJSHS today. K9 Shakira, who was visiting with her partner, Deputy Conner Fritch, from the Grant County Sheriff's Department stopped by to visit the class. K9 Shakira was there to demonstrate her bomb-detecting abilities.
#BetterAtBlackford
#BetterAtBlackford
Join us for the April School Board Meeting- Tuesday, April 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom at the Administrative Offices.
BIS students had a special surprise this week! Our Book Blast books arrived! Thanks to all the students and families, BIS was able to raise $6,810 which allowed every single student to receive at least 1 free book. Way to go!!
#bookblastadventures #literacymatters #booksarefun #bookblast
#bookblastadventures #literacymatters #booksarefun #bookblast
Meet Selah, a future Blackford Bruin and a member of the Class of 2039! Selah will be joining the 2026-2027 Kindergarten class at BPS this fall. If you have a child who will turn 5 by August 1 who has not registered for Kindergarten yet, please call BPS at 765.348.7584. We can't wait to meet them!
#FutureBlackfordBruin #ClassOf2039
#FutureBlackfordBruin #ClassOf2039
Blackford County residents will have the opportunity to obtain lung scans during the Blackford High School Health Fair set for Friday, May 8. Please review the attached information and see if you or a loved one might be eligible for this important screening. Appointments are recommended.
#BJSHS Health Fair
#BJSHS Health Fair
Mark your calendars! The Health Fair is set for Friday, May 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at BJSHS. During the Health Fair, there will be an Immunization Clinic. Be sure and review the attached Indiana 2025-2026 Required and Recommended School Immunizations Chart to see if your student is due for an update. Questions? Call Corporation Nurse Candace Fox at 765.348.7560 ext. 2000
Tonight is the FREE Family Fun Carnival and Safety Fair from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Blackford County Fairgrounds. Plans include carnival games, a bounce house, door prizes, food and much, much more! Join us!
What happens during the day of a Superintendent? That was just one of the burning questions 3rd grade students in Mrs. Carma Reidy's class at the BIS had for BCS Superintendent Chad Yencer.
#BetterAtBlackford
#BetterAtBlackford
