Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the BIS "Crazy Christmas" program held last night at BJSHS! We appreciate BIS Music Director Ms. Shelby Crouse and all the hard work that went into the presentation!
Photos provided by Michelle Gross
A message from our BCS Corporation Nurse:
If we have not yet had a chance to meet, my name is Candace Fox, and I am the Corporation Nurse for BCS. I wanted to reach out and make everyone aware of a Norovirus outbreak in our area that is impacting students and staff.
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that is the leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea, and foodborne illness in the United States. The virus can live on surfaces for several days, but is easily killed by antibacterial soaps, wipes, and cleaners. The current strain affecting Blackford County is not killed by hand sanitizer alone, and requires handwashing to rid the virus from the skin. For this reason, it is strongly encouraged that staff and students wash their hands frequently, but most importantly after using the restroom and before eating any snacks or meals.
Norovirus causes sudden onset of abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea that begins 12-48 hours after exposure and can last up to 1-3 days on average. It is not uncommon to have headache, low grade fever (100.4-102*) and body aches as well. The virus is most contagious when the person is symptomatic, but you can still spread germs for up to two weeks after symptoms begin. There is no specific treatment for Norovirus beyond staying hydrated and preventing dehydration with popsicles, ice chips, broth, or frequent sips of water and rehydration packets such as Liquid IV.
Please keep yourself and others safe these last two weeks by not sharing food or drinks, and frequently washing your hands. BCS will keep work areas and desks cleaned and wiped down or sprayed with disinfectant. Here's to a healthy end of the semester!
Yours in Health,
Candace Fox, BSN RN
Blackford County Corporation Nurse
If we have not yet had a chance to meet, my name is Candace Fox, and I am the Corporation Nurse for BCS. I wanted to reach out and make everyone aware of a Norovirus outbreak in our area that is impacting students and staff.
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that is the leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea, and foodborne illness in the United States. The virus can live on surfaces for several days, but is easily killed by antibacterial soaps, wipes, and cleaners. The current strain affecting Blackford County is not killed by hand sanitizer alone, and requires handwashing to rid the virus from the skin. For this reason, it is strongly encouraged that staff and students wash their hands frequently, but most importantly after using the restroom and before eating any snacks or meals.
Norovirus causes sudden onset of abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea that begins 12-48 hours after exposure and can last up to 1-3 days on average. It is not uncommon to have headache, low grade fever (100.4-102*) and body aches as well. The virus is most contagious when the person is symptomatic, but you can still spread germs for up to two weeks after symptoms begin. There is no specific treatment for Norovirus beyond staying hydrated and preventing dehydration with popsicles, ice chips, broth, or frequent sips of water and rehydration packets such as Liquid IV.
Please keep yourself and others safe these last two weeks by not sharing food or drinks, and frequently washing your hands. BCS will keep work areas and desks cleaned and wiped down or sprayed with disinfectant. Here's to a healthy end of the semester!
Yours in Health,
Candace Fox, BSN RN
Blackford County Corporation Nurse
There are Christmas Angels among us! BCS would like to thank the Montpelier Church of the Nazarene for providing warm scarves and gloves for all the first grade students at Blackford Primary School. Thank you so much for your kindness! ❤️
Just a reminder that with devices going home so early with students, there might be some parents rethinking their student's device protection. If this is you, please take a moment to review the available insurance coverage.
A big thank you goes out to the Blackford County Sheriff's Department and the Grant County Sheriff's Department for taking it to the mat last night for a good cause. Each department's teams took on the other on to help raise money for the holiday Shop With A Cop program. Thank you to these men and women for giving it their all, putting on a great show, and raising money for kids.
Also, we appreciate the crowd that stayed after the BJSHS wrestling matches to cheer on their favorite police team member! A good time was had by all, and according to organizers is now destined to become an annual event!
(For those who might not be aware, the Grant County SD squad was co-coached by BJSHS teacher and coach Mike Jones and his son, Curtis.)
We are BCS, BCSD and GCSD PROUD!
(Photos provided by Amber Jones)
Also, we appreciate the crowd that stayed after the BJSHS wrestling matches to cheer on their favorite police team member! A good time was had by all, and according to organizers is now destined to become an annual event!
(For those who might not be aware, the Grant County SD squad was co-coached by BJSHS teacher and coach Mike Jones and his son, Curtis.)
We are BCS, BCSD and GCSD PROUD!
(Photos provided by Amber Jones)
Mrs. Dee was a long-time elementary teacher at Northside Elementary School.
Mark your calendars. You aren't going to want to miss holiday performances by our talented BJSHS Band and Choirs!
BCS will close Tuesday, December 2nd 2025. This day will be made up April 3rd 2026. Be Safe Bruins!
BCS will operate on a 2 hour delay, Tuesday December 2nd 2025. Be Safe Bruins!
Bruins, with today's school closing, we will now be making up 2 (two) weather days. Mark your calendars because we will now be in session on January 19 and February 16, 2026. (We still have one more built-in snow day, which is April 3, 2026, and opportunities for E-Learning days.) We will keep you posted!
BCS will close Monday 12/1/25 due to the combination of road conditions and fog. Be safe Bruins!
BCS will operate on a 2 hour delay Monday 12/1/25. Be safe Bruins.
Wishing you a happy and safe Thanksgiving from all the turkeys at Blackford County Schools!
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It's been a great day at BCS! We hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday! We will see you soon!
BJSHS Class of 2026 will graduate on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 7 p.m.
The BC School Board approved the 2026-2027 Calendar during it's recent meeting last Tuesday evening.
We'd like to offer a shout-out to the talented BJSHS artists behind the fabulous backdrop used for pictures with Santa during this year's Tri Kappa Santa's Depot Craft Show.
Thanks to students Jan Mae Batilo, Rosie Phillips, and Chevelle Redwine for their hard work!!
We are BruinProud!
Thanks to students Jan Mae Batilo, Rosie Phillips, and Chevelle Redwine for their hard work!!
We are BruinProud!
Mark your calendars for some holiday cheer as the annual All That Jingles event will be held Saturday, December 6 from 8-10 a.m. at Common Grounds in Hartford City! Come out and join the festive fun!
You aren't going to want to miss the show! Mark your calendars! It's going to be a Crazy Christmas this season!
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Join us for the next Blackford County School Board meeting!
