Let's try this again!
Thankful for our students, parents, staff and the entire Blackford County community! 💕
#HappyThanksgiving
Are you looking for a job that allows you to be on the same work schedule as your school-age children? BIS currently has an opening for an Instructional Assistant. If you, or someone you know, are interested in this position, email a letter of interest and resume to Principal Jim Fox at jfox@blackfordschools.org.
Click below to see other BCS openings.
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1299/BCS/3738247/Job_Opportunities_11-17-2023.pdf
BCS is currently seeking a 2nd shift Custodian to work at Blackford Intermediate School. Applicants should send a letter of interest and resume to John Stroud, director of Buildings and Grounds, at jstroud@blackfordschools.org.
To see other opening: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1299/BCS/3716665/Job_Opportunities_11-9-2023.pdf
The JROTC honored the service of Blackford County's Veterans this morning with a ceremony at BJSHS. Thank you to all of the veterans who attended and those who were unable to attend. We appreciate your service to our country!
#BruinProud #BlackfordCountyProud
BPS staff members took off their thinking caps today so they could focus on The Reading Brain during staff professional development.
#BetterAtBlackford
Staff members from the BIS made the most of their two-hour professional development today with Jason Murray from the Indiana Department of Education on hand to discuss student and staff mental health.
#BetterAtBlackford #IDOE
Just a reminder that there are a number of ways to help support the Hornbaker family following their devastating house fire.
Donations are still being collected around the Blackford County community, online, and at Blackford County Schools. If you can help, please do. ❤️ If you don't know where to donate, give us a call at 765.348.7550 and we will point you in the right direction.
Our teachers are busy this morning with professional development activities across the district. According to Principal Jason Ridge, BJSHS used the 2 hour professional development time to focus on formative assessment in the classroom. "Assistant Superintendent David Parker presented many ideas and resources that we can't wait to use in our classrooms!"
#BetterAtBlackford
A friendly reminder, Bruins!
It's been a great week at BCS! Check out the 2nd graders in Mrs. Rhonda Thurman's class reading to the Kindergarten students in Mrs. Sherry Thomas' class at BPS. Way to go, Cubs!
#BetterAtBlackford
Students In Mrs. Monica Myers' 11th grade English class at BJSHS enjoyed a fun learning activity this week as they took part in 'speed dating.'
According to Mrs. Myers, this strategy can be used as an anticipatory set, or reviewing at the end of a class. Students are sharing and questioning other students to increase their understanding of learning outcomes or processes. Students had questions or prompts about the book Tuesdays with Morrie. They had one minute to discuss or answer questions before moving to the next seat. This is a great way to get students engaged and moving.
Photos include:
1 - Austin Hudson is questioning Haile Arnold.
2 - Michael Freeman's response to Savannah Smith's answer.
3 - German exchange student Niklaus discusses the book with Claudia Auguilar.
A big thank you to Eastern Indiana Works for helping to organize all the volunteers who came out to support the BJSHS College and Career Day. According to Assistant Principal Karen Mealy, the event was aimed at students in grades 8-12. She said there were 20 different employers and colleges visiting today.
What a great opportunity for our students!
#EasternIndianaWorks #BetterAtBlackford
Cruella DeVille and her "puppies" paused for a photo before preparing lunch for our BPS Cubs!
Thanks for making the day fun for the students, ladies!
#lunchladyfun
Our Preschoolers and their teaching staff at the BIS are Halloween ready! Don't they look great? Happy Halloween!
#BetterAtBlackford
Blackford County Schools would like to offer a sincere thank you to Mr. Chris Smith for his service on the School Board. We appreciate his time and energy in service of the students of Blackford County Schools! Best wishes in all your future projects!
Our Preschool and Kindergarten Cubs were decked out in their Halloween costumes for a parade down the BPS hallway!
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Here are a few more photos of costumed Cubs parading down the halls of BPS.
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Here are a few more scenes from the BJSHS National Honor Society induction. Congratulations to all the new (and existing) NHS members! This year's NHS officers include (from left) Aaron Blackwood, Treasurer; Mazy Reader, Secretary; Isabelle Reid, Vice President; and Keaton Walker, President.
#BruinProud
Our 2nd grade team at BPS made the day fun for students with some of their own Halloween dress-up! (We think they look both tasteful and tasty!) #BPSHalloween2023
