Exciting news!
Today, Blackford County Schools received notification that we are approved for the CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) program. What does that mean for our students? It means that every BCS student will be able to obtain free breakfast and lunch throughout the 2020-2021 school year!
Look for more information in the coming weeks about this program.
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Projects are coming together as we get ready for the start of school. Playground construction and basketball courts at Blackford Intermediate, as well as decking on the new football bleachers at BJSHS today!
Join a great team of BCS drivers! #BruinPride
Online registration is currently underway at BCS! We thank everyone who has registered their students for the 2020-2021 school year. If you haven't registered your student online yet
You can find it here: https://www.blackfordschools.org/o/bcs/page/registration-and-immunizations--2
For those who wish to register in person, keep in mind you will only need to visit one school. You may register at the following schools from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
July 21 - Northside - 765.348.7584
July 22 - Montpelier - 765.728.2402
July 23 - BIS (Blackford Intermediate School) - 765.348.7595
(Due to social distancing requirements, we ask that only the parent/caregiver visit the school to register the student.)
BJSHS will conduct in-person registration by appointment only. Please call 765.348.7560.
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Have you read the latest Covid-19 FAQs?
You can find those here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1USFU8CCpBZixHuueGLfIfA9J3-cDWJai3DxhHIlPGl4/edit
Preparations are underway for the Class of 2020 Graduation tomorrow at the football field. Spectators must have a ticket to attend, and it will be broadcast on BSN and WPGW.
When is the first day of school? Aug. 5
Where can you find the school supply list?
https://www.blackfordschools.org/o/bcs/page/back-to-school-2020-2021
Thinking about the virtual option this school year? Please let us know by July 17.
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The BCS #BackinBlackford Reopening Plan can be found on the new website:blackfordschools.org
The specific link to the plan is blackfordschools.org/o/bcs/page/cov…
Congratulations to BJSHS junior Jaycie Sones for demonstrating what hard work is all about! Jaycie was honored with CIC All Academic in 3 sports- basketball, track and field, and soccer! Way to go, Jaycie! #BruinPride
(Photos courtesy of Bernie Sones)
BCS will reopen August 5th, 2020 for all students with increased health, safety and cleaning procedures. We also plan to have an option for online classes for those families that are not comfortable returning due to COVID. Look for more information in the coming weeks. #BCS
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Just a reminder that June 22 will be the last day for BCS lunch distribution. Moving forward, the Good Seed Initiative has kindly offered to provide lunches for families who remain in need. If this is your family, please complete this form:
https://forms.gle/mQCqMhYYNVW9twv37
Due to Covid-19, BCS will be making transportation changes. We seek our parents' feedback as it pertains to their student(s) transportation. Please take a moment to complete the following Transportation Survey. We really appreciate your input.
https://forms.gle/e3LBvdckvW3198wN9
As BCS continues planning for the first day of school on August 5, we want to know what our parents are thinking. Please take just a moment to complete the Parent (Planning for Reopening) questionnaire below. We value your input!
https://forms.gle/sxF7JApXmWyy3nwB8
Work continues at BCS in preparation of our return to school. Topics addressed by the Reopening Committee include: operations, health protocols, social distancing, and transportation. There is much work to do, but we are up for the challenge! The first day of school is August 5!
Attention, Northside and Blackford Intermediate School neighbors: Due to recent theft and vandalism at roofing projects currently underway at both Northside Elementary and BIS (former junior high school), the Hartford City Police Department will be increasing night-time patrols. If you see any suspicious activity on the school property or have any information regarding these incidents of theft and vandalism, we ask that you contact HCPD at 765.348.4819. (Thanks!)
Congratulations to our latest 2020 BJSHS graduate- Josh Jennings! Josh will soon be leaving for the U.S. Air Force and we wish him much success! #BruinPride
Today, the Indiana Department of Education released a guidance document for schools to utilize in planning for the fall. The Blackford County Schools Reopening Committee will review the guidance and develop a reopening plan. We anticipate the guidance will be updated throughout the summer, so we ask our parents and community to be patient as we determine the best path for the safe reopening of BCS. Please stay tuned to BCS Skyward email and social media for further updates.
-Superintendent Chad Yencer
We miss our students. We can’t wait to see you at BIS in the Fall!