It's a beautiful day for some high-flying swinging on the Montpelier Elementary playground! #WelcomeBackKodiaks
It's big first day for our Kindergarten students at Northside Elementary. Here they are learning the ropes about restroom's and the importance of hand washing, as well as moving through the hallways in order. #WelcomeCubs
#BackInBlackford
It's the first day of recess for students on Blackford Intermediate School's brand new playground area! #WelcomeBackBruins
We are loving our new app! Access back to school information, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2PvuJWB or iPhone: https://apple.co/2SWCRSr
Superintendent Chad Yencer has a few reminders for the first day of school. #BackInBlackford
https://youtu.be/xvtsmrOY7Io
BCS staff members were back on campus yesterday in anticipation of the first day of school
Photo 1 - BJSHS staffer Denise Rogers is "BackInBlackford
Photos 2 and 3 - Supt. Chad Yencer and Asst. Supt. Greg Roach welcoming staff back to school.
#BackInBlackford
Looking for your student's lunch menus? Check out your school's menu under the Dining button on the BCS app.
What? You haven't downloaded the new BCS app yet?
You can do that here:
Android: http://bit.ly/2PvuJWB or
iPhone: https://apple.co/2SWCRSr
#BackInBlackford
Reminder: It's Food Pantry tonight at 5 p.m. at Northside School. If you have a student(s) at Northside or Blackford Intermediate School, your family is eligible for this great resource. It's a drive-through pantry at Northside's front door. Come see us!
Good evening, This is just a reminder that Northside Elementary School will be hosting its first Food Pantry tomorrow, Monday, August 3 at 5 p.m. The drive-thru pantry is open to families with students attending Northside or Blackford Intermediate School. Food will be distributed from the front door. Once again, Northside Elementary will be hosting a food pantry on tomorrow, August 3 at 5 p.m. Come see us!
Attention all K-6 Virtual Option Parents: Please check your Skyward email for important information. #BackInBlackford
Haven't bought school supplies yet? Find the School Supply list here:
https://bit.ly/30alXTg
BJSHS students: Take the basics with you on the first day (pen, paper, folder). Your teacher will provide a list for what is required for that particular class.
#BackInBlackford
Hey Bruins,
Here's the schedule for the device pickup at BJSHS on Monday August 3 from 3-6 pm:
7th grade- door #1 (school tour included)
8th grade- door #1
9th/10th grade- door #2
11th /12th grade - door #3
Please share and help us get the word out! 🙂
Device pickup and school tour for incoming 7th grade students will be Monday, Aug. 3 between 3-6 pm
Parents: bring your student to door #1 to sign out the device while your student takes a tour! Questions? Contact Principal Kelli Ruble at 348-7560 or kruble@blackfordschools.org.
Parents, if your student(s) require Latchkey services for the 2020-2021 school year, please click the link below. (Be aware that the Latchkey program will be held at Northside Elementary this year.) 👇
https://bit.ly/2DcC4Xw
#BackInBlackford
It won't be long now... Final preparations are underway at Blackford Intermediate School (former BJHS) for our students in grades 3-6 to begin the school year! Check out Mrs. Lochner's science room and Mrs. Reidy's 3rd grade classroom. They just need students!
#BackInBlackford
Are you wondering what wearing a mask in BCS will look like this school year? Check out the latest guidance from Superintendent Yencer here:
https://youtu.be/GqU0kssmVxs
#BackInBlackford
Just a reminder that should you need them, BCS has both student and adult face coverings for sale in our online store. Check it out here:
https://blackfordfacemask.itemorder.com/
#BackInBlackford
During Tues. night's School Board meeting, Hartford City Mayor Dan Eckstein and Blackford County Economic Development Director Warren Brown opened a discussion gauging the district's interest in taking city water lines to BJSHS. The topic was taken under advisement at this time.
We’re thrilled to announce Blackford County Schools’ new app! Access back to school information, cafeteria menus, news updates, even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2PvuJWB or iPhone: https://apple.co/2SWCRSr. Video: https://bit.ly/2CI7u87
Attention: If you plan for your student to ride the bus, it is necessary for all transportation registrations to be completed by Monday, July 27th. There will be changes made with bus stops, route assignments and times. In order to have this completed and allow time to notify students of their bus assignments, we need to have students transportation requests.
Complete your online registration here: https://www.blackfordschools.org/o/bcs/page/registration-and-immunizations--2
#BackInBlackford
Blackford Count Schools' internet provider ENA is currently experiencing widespread outages across the state. All BCS phones are currently down. When the phones are back online, we will let everyone know. Thanks for your patience.
In case you haven't been out by BJSHS recently, Mr. Yencer reports the access road and front entrance drives are being repaired and repaved for the upcoming school year.
#BackInBlackford
Reminder: BCS will continue to ask our parents/guardians to transport their students to and from school this year, if possible. While bus service will be available, those who can transport their children are strongly encouraged to do so. Thanks!
#BackInBlackford
If you want to register your students for the 2020-2021 school year and you want to do it in-person, today is the day! Montpelier Elementary is hosting in-person registration until 7 p.m. tonight. Remember, you can register for all our schools at one location.
#BackInBlackford
Looking for Back to School Registration?
https://www.blackfordschools.org/o/bcs/page/registration-and-immunizations--2
Looking for School Supply Lists?
https://www.blackfordschools.org/o/bcs/page/back-to-school-2020-2021
#BackInBlackford
Attention Blackford Intermediate School Parents: In-Person Registration has been postponed to Tuesday, July 28 from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Please share.
#BackInBlackford
The BCS Skyward Student Information System is currently down for routine maintenance today. You will be able to register your student(s) for classes again starting tomorrow.
Register online here: https://www.blackfordschools.org/o/bcs/page/registration-and-immunizations--2
Skyward Online Registration will be down for maintenance through midnight, Saturday, July 18th. Registration will be available again after that time. Thank you!
Just a reminder: If you plan for your child to participate in the virtual option for the 2020-2021 school year, please indicate that in online registration by the end of the day. We are trying to determine the number of students who will be participating in the virtual option for planning purposes. If you have already completed online registration, thanks! If you haven't, you can find the form here:
https://www.blackfordschools.org/o/bcs/page/registration-and-immunizations--2
#BackInBlackford
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.
#BackInBlackford
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.
#BackInBlackford
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.
#BackInBlackford
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
BCS needs bus drivers for the 2020-2021 school year! Join Us!
Catch up with the latest student stories, sports
scores, and news updates. It’s everything Blackford County
Schools, in your pocket. Download the app on Android:
http://bit.ly/2PvuJWB or iPhone: https://apple.co/2SWCRSr
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!
Census results have an impact on planning and funding for health clinics and highways, fire departments and disaster response, education programs such as local school districts, Head Start, college tuition assistance and so much more. Have you completed your 2020 Census?
Catch up with the latest student stories, sports
scores, and news updates. It’s everything Blackford County
Schools, in your pocket. If you haven’t already, download the
app on Android:http://bit.ly/2PvuJWB or iPhone:
https://apple.co/2SWCRSr.
(We want to make sure we don't miss anyone!) Congratulations to all the Class of 2020 Scholarship recipients! Thank you to the Blackford County Community Foundation and all its gracious donors for making the scholarship opportunities available for our students. #BruinPride
We are loving our new app! Access sports
scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even
emergency notifications. Download the app on Android:
http://bit.ly/2PvuJWB or iPhone: https://apple.co/2SWCRSr.
Just a reminder that if you signed up for the BCS Summer Lunch program, please pick up your meals from 11 a.m. to noon at Blackford Jr.-Sr. High School and Montpelier Elementary.
BJSHS Class of 2020 member, Brayden Roberts, leaves for the military on Sunday! Congratulations on graduation! #BruinPride
Thank you to all of our BCS parents who have taken time to complete our 2020-2021 planning survey. If you have not completed the survey yet, please take just a moment to do so. We value your input!
http://bit.ly/idoeremotelearning
Congratulations to the Tri Kappa Most Outstanding students for this year!
Just a reminder that if you signed up to pick-up meals today for your student(s), curb-side distribution begins at 11 a.m. until noon at BJSHS and Montpelier Elementary.
Attention: Blackford County Families with children who receive free or reduced-cost lunches at school qualify for a new Pandemic EBT program
A big thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the Class of 2020 during the Senior Parade! What a fun event! We are proud of our Bruin fans! Thank you for your continued support!
(Photos courtesy of Doug Gulley of G3 Drone Solutions and Chad Yencer.)
Senior celebration
Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Tri Kappa Most Outstanding Students
A big thank you to our amazing BCS staff members (including 2 superintendents, who shall remain nameless) who helped deliver lunches to our Blackford Bruins for the past 8 weeks!❤️
It's lunch time! Today is the last day for lunch deliveries. The Summer Lunch Program begins next week with curbside pick-ups only that take place at MES and BJSHS only.
Sign up for the Summer Lunch Program here: https://docs.google.com/…/10jkfFKpKfKmQrW3FJKjbnUhTw97…/edit
A touch of the classics... Students in Mrs. Sydney
Walter's Art class at BJSHS recently completed their blended learning projects. Nice job, Bruins!
#BruinPride
Due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 in our communities and hospitals now increasing surgery schedules, we are facing an immediate need for blood donations.
Click the Link Below to Sign Up!
https://donate.indiana.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/141120
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Monday, May 18th, we will have our normal Monday Packet turn-in. All chromebooks should be returned tomorrow as well.
School Lunch Program:
Monday, May 18, is the last day of our current program for lunch pick up and delivery.
On Tuesday, May 26th, and on Mondays through June 22nd, BCS will offer a summer lunch program that will be pick-up only. The Hartford City location will move to BJSHS for this program due to increased roof construction at Northside. Montpelier will remain as a lunch pick-up site.
Again, this lunch program will be curbside pick-up only. Pick-up times will be 11:00 to 12:00p.m. Sign up by Monday, May 18 at 3 p.m.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10jkfFKpKfKmQrW3FJKjbnUhTw97qeBRzt_DyKlW7cx0/edit
Congratulations, BJSHS 8th grader Abigail Miral - 2020 Jennerjahn Most Improved Student
How do you move a school? Pallet by pallet! Thank you to the hardworking team comprised of BCS mantainence, Northside custodians, teaching staff and assistants for all their efforts in moving Northside to the Blackford Intermediate School. Over 70 pallets and counting. #BCSProud
Congratulations to our Montpelier Elementary Jennerjahn Most Improved Students! We are proud of your hard work! Way to go, Kodiaks!
First graders in Rachel Dill's class at Montpelier School have been participating in the Flat Teacher Project! Each day this week, they read a bit of Flat Stanley, answered comprehension questions, and brought Flat Miss Dill with them while they did something fun!
#KodiakPride
Congratulations, MES 6th grader Colton Fisher - 2020 Jennerjahn Most Improved Student
Congratulations, MES 5th grader Savanah Clark - 2020 Jennerjahn Most Improved Student!
Congratulations, MES 4th grader Ashley Henderson - 2020 Jennerjahn Most Improved Student!
Congratulations, BJSHS 7th grader Peyton Kennedy - 2020 Jennerjahn Most Improved Student!
Congratulations, Northside 5th grader Gracie Earhart - 2020 Jennerjahn Most Improved Student!
Congratulations, MES 3rd grader Colten Harding - 2020 Jennerjahn Most Improved Student!
Congratulations, NES 6th grader Alanna Galloway - 2020 Jennerjahn Most Improved Student!
Blackford County Schools will be transitioning to our Summer Food Service Program beginning the week of May 26th. However, delivery and lunch pickup will still be available on Monday, May 18th to finish out the current school year. The Summer Food Service Program will be curbside pick-up only! Due to construction projects currently underway lunch pickup will ONLY be available to Blackford Jr.-Sr. High School and Montpelier Elementary School. If you would like to continue receiving lunches through the month of June, please complete the order form below.
https://forms.gle/sy6EwB9ygAwsyXLk7
Foundations for the new bleachers at the football stadium are complete. Concrete work continues with stadium construction beginning at the end of the month. #BCS
We’re thrilled to announce our new app! It’s
everything Blackford County Schools, in your pocket.
Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2PvuJWBor
iPhone: https://apple.co/2SWCRSr.
Congratulations, Northside 4th grader Cayden Moreland - 2020 Jennerjahn Most Improved Student
Congratulations, Northside 3rd grader Carter Bryant- 2020 Jennerjahn Most Improved Student
Congratulations, Mia Martin - 2020 Jennerjahn Most Improved Student
What makes Blackford County Schools so special?
https://youtu.be/g3XhT9_Zh9o
It looks like Mrs. Kelli Ruble and the BJSHS Birthday Crew have been at it this afternoon... spreading joy across the county!
Happy Birthday, Bruins!🎂🥰🎈
#BCSProud
You're almost there, Bruins!
Let's show our support for the Class of 2020 and come out BruinStrong! Join us for the BJSHS Senior Celebration Parade!
(Please share far and wide!)
#BruinPride #ClassOf2020
Last, but certainly not least... Southside Elementary's own Jeannie Cain - 2020 Henderson Educator of the Year!
Superintendent Yencer is out and about this morning to report, "The roofing project at Northside is underway. By mid summer both Northside and Blackford Intermediate will have new roofs!" #BCSProud
Montpelier teachers and staff meet every Wednesday via Zoom for professional development.
This week the theme was music. Teachers and staff wore concert T-shirt's or played a musical instrument. They compiled a Covid Playlist to describe how they feel about teaching during the Pandemic. Songs included "You Can't Touch This," "Dont Stand So Close To Me," "Help," "Lean on Me," and "Into the Unknown" to name a few.
The topic was "What's new for fall NWEA."
We are so ready to see our Kodiaks this fall!
We are in this together Blackford!
#KodiakPride
We’re thrilled to announce our new app! It’s
everything Blackford County Schools, in your pocket.
Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2PvuJWBor
iPhone: https://apple.co/2SWCRSr.
What makes Blackford County Schools so special? That's easy! #ItsOurTeachers
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher
What's happening around the district? Mr. Yencer reports, "Band room project at BJSHS is moving along nicely. For those wondering, we will not be bringing back the blue carpet on the walls. Lighting, flooring and new instruments cabinets coming soon!" #BCSProud
When it comes to the daily health and wellbeing of our students, no one does it with more ❤️ than the healthcare professionals at Blackford County Schools!
How about a big round of applause for:
Amy Sargent, R.N. - BJSHS/Corporation Nurse
Brandy Clamme, C.M.A. - Southside Elementary
Kimberly Sizemore, C.M.A. - Montpelier Elementary
Jessica Irwin, C.M.A. - Northside Elementary
Thank you for all you do!
#SchoolNursesDay2020 #BruinPride
Congratulations, Jeremy Miller, 2020 Henderson Educator of the Year!
Check out the colorful art projects underway during Blended Learning lessons in Sydney Walter's BJSHS art class. Mrs. Walter challenged her students to complete the Found Object Color Wheel.
According to Mrs. Walter, "Students were supposed to find 12 objects from around their homes, each object a different color of the color wheel, and arrange the objects in order."
Nice (colorful) work, Bruins!
#BruinPride
Students submissions include:
Patience Campbell
Samantha Moistner
Persephone Miral
Sarah Coons
Savanna Morris
Aaron Blackwood
Lexus Higginbotham
Macey Abbott
What makes Blackford County Schools so special? That's easy! #ItsOurTeachers
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher
Congratulations, Yvette Rouch! 2020 Henderson Educator of the Year
It's Teacher Appreciation Week!
Congratulations, Michelle Lochner! 2020 Henderson Award Winner
We have the BEST cafeteria staff! Thank you to our amazing Food Service heroes for making breakfast and lunch with ❤️ for our students and staff. We appreciate everything you do!
#BCSProud #OurCafeStaffRocks
Thank you to our outstanding Principals in BCS! We appreciate you!!
BJSHS band room renovation is underway
Students in Shelbi Louck's class at BJSHS have some fun making their pets do the homework! #BruinPride
We're excited about our new website and mobile app!
Check out more smiling seniors with their Class of 2020 yard signs! #BruinPride #Classof2020
It's Virtual Kindergarten Round Up time! Parents, if your child will turn 5 by August, please complete the Enrollment Form. For more info contact Craig Campbell ccampbell@blackfordschool.org or Jim Fox, jfox@blackfordschools.org
https://forms.gle/9aofD8zg7WzMeZX57
We’re excited about our new mobile app!
Check out these college application tips! http://www.educationplanner.org/students/preparing-for-school/apply/ten-tips.shtml
