The smile and the message on his t-shirt say it all- Lee Adrianson has retired after 31 years at Blackford County Schools! Mr. Adrianson's lengthy resume with BCS includes stints in nearly every elementary school. He concludes his career as a 5th grade Social Studies teacher at BIS. Thanks for everything, Mr. Adrianson! We wish you the best in retirement!
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Congratulations to the BJSHS Teacher of the Year - Hollie Parker! Mrs. Parker, a math teacher, received her award during the BCS End of School Year Breakfast.
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Years of Service pins were awarded during the BCS End of School Year Breakfast. Congratulations to all the employees receiving pins. We appreciate your service!
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Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Amber Crabtree for being named the 2025 Blackford Primary School Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Crabtree was presented the award by Superintendent Chad Yencer during the BCS End of School Year Breakfast. Congratulations, Mrs. Crabtree!
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Thanks for a great school year, Bruins! Have a fun and safe summer!
Lynn Bauer had a lovely surprise from her daughters Lauren and Victoria this morning. The girls brought flowers to their mother for her last day of instruction at BIS. Mrs. Bauer will be retiring after 39 years of teaching elementary education for BCS. (And yes, she might have gotten a little bit emotional...)
Thank you for everything, Mrs. Bauer
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We'd like to say it was fun in the sun today at BIS, but the sun wasn't cooperating! Needless to say, the students still had a blast during their end of school year Field Day. Thank you to EVERYONE who made this fun day possible for our students!
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There are big smiles in the office at BIS as the last day of school for students draws to a close. (From left) Nikki Lightle, Brooke Slagle, Sheri McDonald and Jessica Irwin. Teachers will be back tomorrow for their last day of school.
It's big smiles and big fun today at Blackford Primary School as staff and students enjoy the End of the School Year Field Day!
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Have a fun and safe holiday, Bruins!
Blackford County Schools has a number of open positions for the 25-26 school year, including multiple openings at the BPS Preschool Academy . If you are looking for a job that's on the same schedule as your school-age children, check it out!
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As you can tell by the photos, they were a little nervous to present at last night's school board meeting, but they did so well! Several of the BPS Preschool Academy's students and staff were on hand to thank donors for their kindness throughout the school year.
Preschool Director Shalee Myron updated the board on the program's accomplishments during the year.
Later, the board voted to expand the program for the 2025-2026 school year. Mrs. Myron says there are only a few spaces available, but you can add your child's name to the list by calling 765.348.7584.
Join us in welcoming our newest Blackford Bruin- Mrs. Lesley Moulton. Mrs. Moulton will be serving as the Assistant Superintendent. Welcome to BCS, Mrs. Moulton!
Camp Invention starts in 2 week! 10 spots remain. Make sure YOUR student is one of them!
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Attention, Attention, Bruins!
It was a whirlwind weekend of history and fun, but our BJSHS 8th graders (and their parent chaperones) are still in recovery mode from this year's Washington DC trip.
Congratulations to Logan Wilson, Grace McCammon, Bray Bacon and Maisy Fox for writing winning essays that allowed them to place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
A big thank you to everyone who made this amazing opportunity possible for our students!
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Photos courtesy of Kathryn Ludwig, Erin Murphy, and Eddie and Summer Crouse
A great time was had by our seniors on their class trip to Kings Island! Look at those smiles! #BetterAtBlackford
More scenes from the BJSHS 8th grade field trip to Washington, DC.
Thanks again to Kathryn Ludwig, Erin Murphy, and Eddie and Summer Crouse for sharing their photos with us.
The seventh grade Civics students conducted a mock trial in Dr. Kevin Biddle's class at BJSHS. Jack King and Jill Hamilton sued Harvey Miller for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering claiming that he created an attractive nuisance by having a well at the top of the hill with loose stones and slippery mud that led to their falling down. Jack broke the crown of his tooth and Jill suffered two broken bones as they tumbled the dangerous hill.
According to Dr. Biddle, Mr. Miller's defense team argued successfully that Jack and Jill were guilty of contributory negligence as they were trespassing and taking his water without express written or verbal permission. The jury also found that both teens were old enough to understand the assumption of risk. Therefore, Mr. Miller was not found responsible and was not ordered to pay.
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“It takes a village.”
A message from Mrs. Monica Myers, our CTE Teaching and Learning Instructor:
"It takes a village." The Blackford School Community truly takes responsibility for supping and educating our students past and future. For the past few months my CTE Teaching & Learning students Carter Clouse, Zoey Abbott and Gracie Johnson have spent a few hours a week observing and engaging in classrooms at BPS and BIS. Shout out to a few of our host teachers who are past BCS graduates!
We thank you for opening your classrooms and sharing your students with us!
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