Blackford County Schools News & Events
From awards and kudos to district-wide announcements, you can read all about it on this News and Events page. Be sure to visit it often, so that you always know what’s going on at BCS.
It is almost time to register for the upcoming 2019–2020 school year. Skyward online registration is currently open. Use the Fall Registration portal unless the student is new to BCS or an incoming kindergartener. Those students need to use the New Student Registration portal. The registration dates are as follows:
- In-person registration at Northside on Wednesday, July 24 from 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., or at Montpelier on Thursday, July 25 from 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Parents may register all their BCS students at either of these locations.
High school orientations will be on Monday, August 5:
- Freshman orientation - Monday, August 5 at 6:00 p.m. at BJSHS
- 7th and 8th grade orientation - Monday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m. at BJSHS
- Students may purchase their P.E. uniforms at orientation.
Important Dates:
- First teacher day: Monday, August 5
- First student day: Wednesday, August 7
The 2019–2020 school year begins on Wednesday, August 7. To help you prepare, we are posting our school supply lists below. Print out your list and take it with you, or view it online while you are shopping. We look forward to seeing you in August! Happy shopping!
Blackford County Schools is seeking great bus drivers! We are looking for individuals that are willing to make a difference in our children’s lives. Being a bus driver is a very important job because we are carrying extremely special riders. If this interests you or someone you may know, take a look at our flyer for more details on what it takes to become a BCS bus driver!