BCS has several open jobs currently available. If you, or someone you know, are interested in an open position, send a letter of interest and resume to the contact listed. Join us!
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1299/BCS/4747365/Job_Postings_8-21-2024.pdf
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BCS currently has an opening for an Accounts Payable Specialist. Join us!
Just a friendly reminder that Chromebook insurance will cover regular wear and tear, as well as something totally unforeseen happening, such as loss or theft. Don't get stuck with costly repairs on your student's Chromebook. Parents/Guardians can sign up for Chromebook insurance until October 1. Coverage is provided through July 31, 2025. Check out the flyer for more information.
Blackford Preschool Academy will be opening up additional seats for the 2024-2025 school year! New students will start on September 2. Please call or stop by Blackford Primary School for more information. Space is limited but we are excited to have the opportunity to welcome additional students to our program.
*Blackford Preschool Academy: 765-348-7584
*Students must be 4 by August 1, 2024
*Students will start on September 2, 2024
*State vouchers accepted
*Enrollment is based on a first come first serve basis
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Just a friendly reminder that any student enrolled in Blackford County Schools MUST be up to date on their immunizations or have a annual exemption on file. If you are unsure if your child's vaccinations are up to date, please call BCS Corporation Nurse Amy Sargent, RN at 765-348-7560 ext. 2000 for verification.
According to Indiana State Law (IC 20-34-4-5) students may be excluded from school or extracurricular activities if immunizations are not up to date.
If your student currently has an appointment scheduled to receive their immunizations, please call their school health office with the date.
If you have documentation of the vaccination, send that in to the school asap.
if your student requires an exemption form, you can find those here: https://www.bcs.k12.in.us/page/health-services
Your student's attendance at school means EVERYTHING!
ATTENTION: If your bus-riding student hasn't arrived home yet, please be patient. Some of our buses are experiencing delays this afternoon.
Your kids are alright! 😊
We're off to a great start to the first day back to school at BCS! Thanks to everyone for making the arrival to school a smooth one this morning! This is also a friendly request for patience for the first day's dismissal. It's always a little chaotic for the first week or so. Please expect some delays.
Let's go, Bruins!
Teachers are Back in Blackford and fired up for the 24-25 school year! We kicked off their return with a Back to School Breakfast and some cheerleading from Superintendent Chad Yencer and other administrators. We're committed to making this a great year! Join us!
Let's go, Bruins!
More scenes from the 24-25 Back to School Breakfast
When it comes to the heart of our community, Blackford Jr.-Sr. High School stands out for its outstanding academics, facilities and programming. There's something there for everyone!
If you haven't visited our facilities lately or are unfamiliar with being a Blackford Bruin, we invite you to check out this video and JOIN US! It really is #BetterAtBlackford!
https://youtu.be/vXjECQTYvXw
Good luck to the BJSHS Bruin Pride Marching Band as they compete today in the Indiana State Fair Marching Band Contest. Go get 'em, Bruins!
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Join in the fun as we cheer on our Bruins during the BJSHS Youth Cheer Clinic set for Wednesday, August 21! Participants will have the opportunity to cheer with our own BJSHS cheerleaders at an upcoming Bruin football game!
Check out the details below! 👇
A couple of reminders for this Wednesday, July 31:
We are updating the phone system here today. If you are having trouble getting through, please be patient and try later... or even tomorrow. Hopefully, we will have everything "dialed in" by then!
Also, for those with questions about Transportation, check your student's Skyward bus assignment first. We do not always see every question on social media. If you don't find the Transportation/Busing information, please reach out.
Lastly, if you have not registered your student for school, you can do that in-person at their school or online here:
https://www.blackfordschools.org/o/bcs/page/registration-and-immunizations
We can't wait to see our Bruins Back in Blackford on August 7!
Attention, attention! BCS will be conducting telephone line improvements today and some phone services may be interrupted. Thank you in advance for your patience!
It's getting real, Bruins!
Here are the city bus stops for the 2024-2025 school year. You will hear this message often, but we ask for your patience as we transport your students to and from school everyday.
We look forward to seeing everyone on August 7!
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1299/BCS/4656343/Bus_Stop_Times_24-25_-_Stops.pdf
BCS currently has a number of open positions that we'd like to have filled before the first day of school on August 7. If you would like to make a difference in the life of a Blackford County student, join us!
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1299/BCS/4637972/Job_Opportunities_7-19-2024.pdf
It won’t be long, Bruins, and August 7 will be here!
In the meantime, let’s talk Back to School Registration. THIS MESSAGE IS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE COMPLETED REGISTRATION AND THOSE WHO HAVE NOT: If you have completed online registration, thank you. If you have not, you can find the Registration Information here: https://www.blackfordschools.org/o/bcs/page/registration-and-immunizations
We need EVERYONE to:
• Double-check the Free and Reduced Lunch/Textbook Form
Even though curricular (textbook) fees and lunch fees are free for the 2024-2025 school year, the state of Indiana still requires BCS to collect Free and Reduced information. If your household DOES NOT qualify for Free and Reduced BENEFITS, please check the box and continue the Registration Form. If your household DOES qualify for Free and Reduced benefits, please be sure to complete the entire form before moving on to the rest of BCS Registration.
If you have completed the Free and Reduced Form and have questions, you can return to the form in your student’s Registration, edit it and resubmit.
Questions? Contact your student’s school or call 765.348.7550.
Lastly, don't forget that In-Person Registration is underway TODAY at BJSHS until 6 p.m.
In-Person Registration takes place at BPS and BIS on Thursday, July 25 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Open House/Meet the Teacher Nights have been scheduled for the 2024-2025 school year. Mark Your calendars, Bruins!
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