
Who says teachers get the summer off? BCS teachers Rachael Shadiow, Katie Barnes, Title I Interventionist Tawnya McVicker, and Instructional Coach Monica Myers recently spent a week in Orton-Gillingham comprehensive literacy training. They are making Blackford better!



BJSHS announces Show Choir Prep Week! Mark your calendars!
#BetterAtBlackford


Considering a new job? Check out the employment opportunities BCS currently has to offer:
https://bit.ly/3zepdM4


Here's one more reason that's it's #BetterAtBlackford...
Did you know that during the 2020-2021 school year, our dual credit partnership with Ivy Tech Community College allowed BJSHS students to accumulate over 787 credit hours and saved our families over $117,000 in tuition?


Blackford County Schools Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, July 19 for scheduled internet upgrades. Offices will reopen for business on Tuesday, July 20 at 7:30 a.m. Thank you.


Blackford County Schools 2021-2022 Supply Lists grades K-8 can be found here:
https://www.bcs.k12.in.us/page/back-to-school-2020-2021


A reminder: The first day of school is August 11.
Oh, and they're coming... Look for updated class supply lists later this week!


Blackford County Schools has a wide variety of unused tables, chairs, file cabinets, TVs, teacher’s desks, and SO much more currently available for sale!
Here’s the important part, we need this stuff gone and in a hurry!
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Have you signed your student up for classes yet? Please take a moment to review this important 2021-2022 Back to School Registration information.


We love it when some of our favorite people get together! How many familiar faces do you recognize? #BlackfordRetiredTeachers #BruinProud





Attention BJSHS Seniors: If you are interested in participating in the Lilly Scholarship program, you can learn more and obtain an application here.
https://bit.ly/3ws6FGk
Reminder: Applications are due back to the Foundation Office by September 9, 2021.



Congratulations to MSG Rick Kauffman for being named the 2021-2022 JROTC Army Instructor of the Year! We couldn't be more proud of MSG Kauffman and his accomplishments. The excellence he brings to the BJSHS JROTC program is second to none!
#BruinProud #BetterAtBlackford





School is just #BetterAtBlackford


It's #BetterAtBlackford


Why is it #BetterAtBlackford? Our teachers!
Elementary staff members Rachael Banter, Monica Myers, Carrie Clevenger and Kari Crouse recently spent time learning, planning, and rejuvenating at CampCon, a comprehension conference for educators at French Lick.
#BruinProud




We're looking for our future Bruins! Have you registered your incoming Kindergarten student for the 2021-2022 school year? Please take a moment to review the registration information.


We're already planning for next school year! Please take a moment to review this important 2021-2022 Back to School Registration information.


Meet the Roe family!
Terry Roe is the new principal of BJSHS. He was joined at the appointment by his family (from left) wife Lori, daughter Keely, and son Griffin. Welcome to Bruin Country!