Blackford County Schools will be conducting a Surplus Auction that begins October 20 with viewing and bidding. Be sure to check back. (Items will be added throughout the week.)
about 15 hours ago, Beth Jones
BCS Surplus Auction - October 20
BJSHS 2D Art students spent the week leading up to Fall Break learning about Plein Air painting. Guest artist Morris Gibbons demonstrated his process for creating a plein air painting and students spent the following days creating their own.

This week the students will participate in the Arts Place "Paint Out on the Square" in downtown Hartford City. Look for more details about the event in future posts!

#BetterAtBlackford
about 19 hours ago, Beth Jones
BJSHS Art students learn about Plein Air painting
BJSHS Art students learn about Plein Air painting
BJSHS Art students learn about Plein Air painting
Blackford County Schools Administrative Offices will be closed for the week due to a mechanical issue.
The Blackford Achievement Academy (Val Janowski-Human and Natalie Petty) and Special Education Offices (Dr. Trinkle and Amber Jones) will be temporarily located at BJSHS.
The BCS Business Office - Julie Dodd, Bethany Sparks and Alexa Musgrave will be temporarily located at BJSHS.
You can reach Superintendent Chad Yencer, Assistant Superintendent Lesley Moulton, Michelle Gross and Beth Jones at BIS.
Please direct phone calls to Central Office at 765-348-7550
about 20 hours ago, Beth Jones
Bruin logo

Our BIS students took a trip through time last week during their visit to the Mississinewa 1812 Reenactment.
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7 days ago, Beth Jones
BIS students visit the Mississinewa 1812 Reenactment
BIS students visit the Mississinewa 1812 Reenactment
BIS students visit the Mississinewa 1812 Reenactment
BIS students visit the Mississinewa 1812 Reenactment
Have a wonderful Fall Break, Bruins!
11 days ago, Beth Jones
Have a good Fall Break
Oh, our BPS Preschool students know how to party! To celebrate their Fun Fall Party, students taste tested red, yellow and green apples, made their own caramel apple treats, drank apple cider, and painted and decorated pumpkins!
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11 days ago, Beth Jones
BPS Preschool students decorate pumpkins during their Fun Fall Party
BPS Preschool students decorate pumpkins during their Fun Fall Party
BPS Preschool students decorate pumpkins during their Fun Fall Party
BPS Preschool students decorate pumpkins during their Fun Fall Party
BPS Preschool students enjoy their Fun Fall Party
BPS Preschool students graphed what their favorite fall apples were
BPS Preschool students decorate pumpkins during their Fun Fall Party
We appreciate our Custodians and all their hard work. They keep our buildings clean, safe and welcoming for our students, staff and parents. Thank you!
#NationalCustodianAppreciationWeek #BruinProud
11 days ago, Beth Jones
BCS honors our custodial staff
Mark your calendars, Bruins! It will be here before you know it!
12 days ago, Beth Jones
Community Halloween festival - October 25
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our BJSHS Band and Choir during their first concert last night. Great job, Bruins!
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12 days ago, Beth Jones
BJSHS Choir performs during the fall concert
BJSHS Band performs during the fall concert
BJSHS Band performs during the fall concert
BJSHS Choir performs during the fall concert
BJSHS Choir performs during the fall concert
BJSHS Choir performs during the fall concert
A message from BJSHS Principal Jason Ridge:
15 days ago, Beth Jones
Letter from Principal Jason Ridge
if you are looking for a job that keeps you on the same schedule as your school-age children, then a preschool aide might just be just the position for you. If you, or someone you know, might be interested in this position, send a resume to Blackford Primary School Principal Craig Campbell at ccampbell@blackfordschools.org. Join us!
Click below to see all of our current openings.
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https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1299/BCS/6061240/Jobs_Posting_-_2025-_9-25-2025.pdf
18 days ago, Beth Jones
Help Wanted sign
It's been an exciting day at BJSHS! Our students got to tour and ride in a Blackhawk Helicopter for an experience they will never forget! A number of students were able to ride in the helicopter as well as learn more about the JROTC program and what it has to offer. Thank you to MSGT Rick Kauffman and Major Tim Cummins for making this opportunity available to our students!
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18 days ago, Beth Jones
BJSHS students and administrators had the opportunity to tour and take a ride in a Blackhawk Helicopter
BJSHS students and administrators had the opportunity to tour and take a ride in a Blackhawk Helicopter
BJSHS students and administrators had the opportunity to tour and take a ride in a Blackhawk Helicopter
BJSHS students and administrators had the opportunity to tour and take a ride in a Blackhawk Helicopter
What great energy these future Bruins are sending out today! Good luck to the Bruins tonight at Homecoming! Let's go, Bruins!
#HOCO2025 #BetterAtBlackford
18 days ago, Beth Jones
BPS Cubs celebrate Homecoming 2025
BPS Cubs celebrate Homecoming 2025
BPS Cubs celebrate Homecoming 2025
If you are coming to Homecoming tonight, please remember to bring canned goods for the food drive that is currently underway!
Help our community, Bruins, by bringing food to share!
#HOCO2025 #BetterAtBlackford
18 days ago, Beth Jones
Homecoming through the Holidays - Food drive
Our BPS Cubs are feeling the Bruin spirit today! Let's go, Bruins!
#HOCO2025 #BetterAtBlackford
18 days ago, Beth Jones
BPS Cubs celebrate Homecoming 2025
BPS Cubs celebrate Homecoming 2025
BPS Cubs celebrate Homecoming 2025
BCS will operate on a 2 hour delay Friday 9/26/25 due to fog. Be Safe Bruins.
18 days ago, Chad Yencer
The BJSHS Food Service Team was part of the fun today with their own Rhyme Without A Reason Homecoming outfits. Let's go, Bruins!
#Homecoming2025
19 days ago, Beth Jones
BJSHS Food Service has fun with Rhyme Without A Reason Homecoming Day
BJSHS Food Service has fun with Rhyme Without A Reason Homecoming Day
BJSHS Food Service has fun with Rhyme Without A Reason Homecoming Day
Here's another Rhyme Without a Reason for your consideration. Thank you to the BJSHS staff and students for making this such a fun day!
#Homecoming2025
19 days ago, Beth Jones
Staff participate in rhyme without a reason during Homecoming Week
Here's another good one for the Rhyme Without a Reason for Homecoming! Any ideas?
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19 days ago, Beth Jones
BJSHS staff dress up for Rhyme without a Reason day for Homecoming
Our 8th grade students are taking a dance through time in Mr. Gavin Dawson's history class at BJSHS. Students are learning dances from the 2000s this week! Looking good, Bruins!
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19 days ago, Beth Jones
Students dance through the decades during Mr. Gavin Dawson's history class at BJSHS