For the last couple weeks, students in Mrs. Rachael Shadiow's 3rd grade class at BIS partnered with students in Mrs. Katie Barnes' 4th grade class to complete a research project on endangered or extinct animals. Today, the groups presented to other 3rd grade classrooms and the students were able to vote on the animal they wanted to win. For those wondering, Mrs. Barnes said the Axolotl (photo 1) was the winner. For those wondering what an axolotl is: Axolotls are salamanders that remain in their larval stage throughout their lives. They are critically endangered and native to a small area of Mexico. Axolotls are known for their ability to regenerate lost body parts, and they are also popular pets due to their unique appearance and relatively easy care. (The more you know!) #BetterAtBlackford
6 months ago, Beth Jones
Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Shadiow's classes make a presentation on endangered or extinct animals to share before the entire 3rd grade!
Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Shadiow's classes make a presentation on endangered or extinct animals to share before the entire 3rd grade!
Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Shadiow's classes make a presentation on endangered or extinct animals to share before the entire 3rd grade!
Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Shadiow's classes make a presentation on endangered or extinct animals to share before the entire 3rd grade!
Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Shadiow's classes make a presentation on endangered or extinct animals to share before the entire 3rd grade!
Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Shadiow's classes make a presentation on endangered or extinct animals to share before the entire 3rd grade!
Our teachers are the best. Please join us in thanking them for all they do! #BetterAtBlackford
6 months ago, Beth Jones
Photo collage of BCS teachers
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Jennerjahn Most Influential Educators selected by this year's Top Ten Seniors! The teachers were honored with a banquet and special program sponsored by Mrs. Ruth Jennerjahn. During the event, students presented their Most Influential Educator with a personal small gift/token of esteem. We thank the teachers who have a made such a difference in the lives of a BJSHS senior and we thank Mrs. Jennerjahn for giving us an opportunity to honor these special educators! Congratulations to this year's recipients and their student! They include: Mr. Dave Marshall selected by Ali Crouse Mrs. Lynn Bauer selected by Riley Dunica Mrs. Amber Crabtree selected by Emily Ellison Mrs. Sherri Barker selected by Maleah Limle Mrs. Molly (Kosar) Brown selected by Mary Ella Littleton Mr. Holden Berlin selected by Daniel Ludwig Mrs. Grace Harshman selected by Catalina Velasquez Mr. Matt Carlisle selected by Christian McConnell Mrs. Sasha Hudson selected by Emma Strait Mr. Randy Sehy selected by Kelsey McCammon #WeAreBruinProud
6 months ago, Beth Jones
Molly Brown and Mary Ella Littleton during the Most Influential Educator program
Emily Ellison and Amber Crabtree Littleton during the Most Influential Educator program
Matt Carlisle and Christian McConnell during the Most Influential Educator program
Catalina Velasquez and Grace Harshman during the Most Influential Educator program
Rylee Dunica and Lynn Bauer during the Most Influential Educator program
Maleah Limle and Sherri Barker
Randy Sehy and Kelsey McCammon during the Most Influential Educator program
Sasha Hudson and Emma Strait during the Most Influential Educator program
Holden Berlin and Daniel Ludwig during the Most Influential Educator program
Dave Marshall and Ali Crouse during the Most Influential Educator program
More scenes from the Jennerjahn Most Influential Educator Banquet celebrating teachers who have made a difference in the life of a BJSHS Bruin! During the program, the Top Ten Seniors shared about their special educators and presented each with a personalized gift. #BruinProud
6 months ago, Beth Jones
Rylee Dunica brought a photo of his Most Influential Educator Lynn Bauer
Amber Crabtree hugs BJSHS senior Emily Ellison during last night Most Influential Educator Banquet
BJSHS Counselor Grace Harshman tears up at the kind words Catalina Velasquez had to say about her.
Kelsey McCammon presents Randy Sehy with a token of her esteem
BJSHS Band teacher smiles at the gift he was presented from Christian McConnell
BJSHS teacher Sasha Hudson displays the gift she received from Emma Strait
Daniel Ludwig presents a gift to his Most Influential Educator Holden Berlin
What a great day in the park! Students in Mrs. Linda Wallace's class at BJSHS took a Friday field trip to Gas City Park to meet up with some furry friends. Following that, students and staff enjoyed lunch at Kings Buffet! Staff include: (front row from left) Linda Wallace, Susan Hogle, (back row) Joni Duren, Jennifer Osborne and Cindy Anderson #BetterAtBlackford
6 months ago, Beth Jones
Linda Wallace's students and staff visit Gas City Park
Linda Wallace's students and staff visit Gas City Park
Linda Wallace's students and staff visit Gas City Park to see the animals
As BJSHS secretary Amy Coons and senior Sidney Young will tell you, "Once a Bruin, Always a Bruin!" #BackInTimeBruin #BetterAtBlackford
6 months ago, Beth Jones
Mrs. Coons poses with senior Sidney Young in the Bruin mascot head
It was a good day to be a pup visiting our BPS Cubs! This was the last visit of the schoolyear from our friends at Ultimate Canine. Thank you for making BPS a stop on the Pup Tour! #BetterAtBlackford
6 months ago, Beth Jones
BPS students pet pups from Ultimate Canine
BPS students pet pups from Ultimate Canine
BPS students pet pups from Ultimate Canine
BPS students pet pups from Ultimate Canine
BPS students pet pups from Ultimate Canine
It's "Land Of Oz Day" to celebrate the ongoing Book Fair at BPS! As you can see, we have an adorable variety of characters in attendance! #BetterAtBlackford
6 months ago, Beth Jones
Students dress up for Land of Oz Days at BPS
Students dress up for Land of Oz Days at BPS
Students dress up for Land of Oz Days at BPS
More scenes from the "Land Of Oz" Day at BPS! #BetterAtBlackford
6 months ago, Beth Jones
Students dress up for Land of Oz Days at BPS
Students dress up for Land of Oz Days at BPS
Students dress up for Land of Oz Days at BPS
Look how proud they are of their books! Students in Mrs. Bre Heine's preschool class proudly display the books they bought at the BPS Book Fair. Mrs. Heine personally raised funds to make sure all of her students were able to purchase a book at the fair. Thank you to Mrs. Heine and her very generous family and friends! We appreciate you! #BetterAtBlackford
6 months ago, Beth Jones
Students in Mrs. Bre Heine's preschool class display their books
Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Most Improved Students at Blackford Intermediate School: (Front row from left) Katelynn Boyd, 5th grade; Nash Aspy, 3rd grade; Hunter Green, 4th grade; Back row - Cheyenne Johnson, 6th grade; Ms. Jennifer Stacey, Mr. Lee Adrianson, Mrs. Amanda Johnson, Mrs. Katie Barnes and BIS Assistant Principal Chaz Gabriel. The students were honored for their outstanding accomplishments with a banquet sponsored by Mrs. Ruth Jennerjahn. #WeAreBruinProud
6 months ago, Beth Jones
BIS Most Improved Students (front row) Katelynn Boyd, Nash Aspy, Hunter Green (back row) Cheyenne Johnson, Ms. Jennifer Stacey, Mr. Lee Adrianson, Ms. Amanda Johnson, Mrs. Katie Barnes and Mr. Chaz Gabriel
Ms. Jennifer Stacey shares why 6th grader Cheyenne Johnson is a BIS Most Improved student
Mrs. Katie Barnes explains why 4th grader Hunter Green is a BIS Most Improved Student
5th grader Katelynn Boyd listens to her teacher Mr. Lee Adrianson explain why she is a BIS Most Improved Student
Nash Aspy joins his teacher Mrs. Amanda Johnson at the Most Improved Student Banquet
Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Most Improved Students at BJSHS (joined by their teachers and principals) From left- Mrs. Shelby Capper, Emma Casada, 7th grade; Isaiah Wilson, 7th grade; Mrs. Laura Lee, Backrow - Dr. Kevin Biddle, Bentley Hawes, 8th grade; Mrs. Kelli Ruble and Mrs. Hollie Parker. The students were celebrated for their achievements with a special banquet sponsored by Ruth Jennerjahn. Congratulations to these outstanding students and thank you, Mrs. Jennerjahn, for the opportunity to sing their praises! #WeAreBruinProud
6 months ago, Beth Jones
BJSHS Most Improved Students and Staff
Mrs. Hollie Parker with the 8th grade Most Improved Student Bentley Hawes
Dr. Biddle, Emma Casada, 7th grade Most Improved Student and BJSHS Principal Kelli Ruble
Mrs. Laura Lee and 8th grader Most Improved Student Bentley Hawes
Shelby Capper, Isaiah Wilson - 7th grade Most Improved Student
Ruth Jennerjahn sponsors the Most Improved Student Awards
Let's hear it for 2nd grader Clayton Folkerth! Clayton was named the BPS Most Improved Student! His teacher, Mrs. Rhonda Thurman, shared why Clayton deserved to be the Most Improved Student in the 2nd grade. Clayton is joined by Mrs. Thurman and BPS principal Craig Campbell. Thank you to Mrs. Ruth Jennerjahn for sponsoring the Most Improved Student Banquet. #WeAreBruinProud
6 months ago, Beth Jones
Mrs. Rhonda Thurman, Principal Craig Campbell and BPS Most Improved 2nd grader Clayton Folkerth
Clayton Folkerth was named Most Improved Student at BPD. He is joined by his teacher Mrs. Rhonda Thurman and Principal Craig Campbell
Meet Clayton Folkerth. Clayton is a 2nd grader in Mrs. Rhonda Thurman's class at Blackford Primary School. Last night, Clayton was recognized as being the Most Improved Student in 2nd grade at a special banquet sponsored by Mrs. Ruth Jennerjahn. Here is Clayton with Mrs. Thurman and Principal Craig Campbell. Way to go, Clayton! We are proud of you!
6 months ago, Beth Jones
Rhonda Thurman, Clayton Folkerth and BPS Principal Craig Campbell
Clayton Folkerth was named Most Improved Student at BPD. He is joined by his teacher Mrs. Rhonda Thurman and Principal Craig Campbell
Our BJSHS Best Buddies made the most of the gorgeous spring weather this week with a Friendship Walk on the trail with Mrs. Linda Wallace. We sure appreciate our Best Buddies! #BetterAtBlackford
6 months ago, Beth Jones
BJSHS Best Buddies take a walk along the trail
We have some very egg-citing news in the 3rd grade at BIS! Mrs. Carma Reidy's and Mrs. Kari Crouse's classes are on Day 6 of our Chick Embryology program. With the help of Kyli Penrod from the Blackford 4H/Purdue Extension office, we candled our eggs for the first time today. Ten are developing in Mrs. Crouse's class, and Mrs. Reidy has 9 showing signs of development! We are expecting them to hatch around May 8th, and can't wait for the new arrivals at BIS! #BetterAtBlackford
6 months ago, Beth Jones
Egg embryology is taking place in 3rd grade at the BIS
Egg embryology is taking place in 3rd grade at the BIS
Egg embryology is taking place in 3rd grade at the BIS
Egg embryology is taking place in 3rd grade at the BIS
Egg embryology is taking place in 3rd grade at the BIS
Congratulations to BJSHS seniors (from left) Ali Crouse, Daniel Ludwig and Maleah Limle! These Bruins were recognized at the annual CIC luncheon held at CIE. The students had the highest combined SAT scores and GPAs in their class. Great work, Bruins! We are #BruinProud
6 months ago, Beth Jones
Ali Crouse, Daniel Ludwig and Maleah Limle receive CIC Academic awards.
We have future Easter bunnies in training in Mrs. Abby Fullenkamp's Kindergarten class at BPS today! Thank you to Carolynn Batten for bringing the baby bunnies to school and making the day for our students! #BetterAtBlackford
7 months ago, Beth Jones
Students in Mrs. Fullenkamp's class at BPS got to pet baby bunnies!
Students in Mrs. Fullenkamp's class at BPS got to pet baby bunnies!
Students in Mrs. Fullenkamp's class at BPS got to pet baby bunnies!
Thank you to HCPD Officer Joel Allred for visiting BPS this week and showing our littlest students in Ms. Kiley Eppard's class the workings of his patrol car. He even turned on the siren for them! #BetterAtBlackford
7 months ago, Beth Jones
Officer Allred shows preschool students how his police car works.
Officer Allred shows preschool students how his police car works.
Officer Allred shows preschool students how his police car works.
Officer Allred shows preschool students how his police car works.
Bad news for BCS- Assistant Superintendent David Parker will be leaving Blackford County Schools for a new position. We thank him for his service and wish him the very best! That means we have an opening for an Assistant Superintendent at BCS beginning July 1. (Please share. )
7 months ago, Beth Jones
BCS seeks an Assistant Superintendent