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April 26, 2023
There were plenty of laughs and even a few tears during last night's Jennerjahn Most Influential Educator Awards held at the Elks Lodge. According to Superintendent Chad Yencer, ...
![BJSHS seniors show off their awards at HOSA Conference](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_4f94b1b7-064d-404c-85cd-9c2b28ce3a7c.jpg)
April 14, 2023
We are Bruin PROUD of our BJSHS Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA.) According to Yvette Rouch, 12 students returned from attending the HOSA State Leadership Conference ...
![Katie Barnes 1st grade class](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_c3a08c27-72dd-4bc8-bcbe-0dfba2dddcad.jpg)
April 5, 2023
College Madness is a BPS and BIS competition aligned with March madness and provides a way for students to get excited about higher education, research information on colleges and...
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March 14, 2023
BLACKFORD JUNIOR – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
2022-2023
3rd Nine Weeks Honor Roll
All A Honor Roll
Seniors All A – Una Bowman,...
![Girls sample Thai food at BIS](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_844e74b7-2cb1-4ef2-bc1b-0118661716d2.jpg)
February 28, 2023
Students have been counting down the days to the annual Taste of Thai extravaganza at BIS and this year's event did not disappoint! Thanks to the kind generosity of Pradit Dawson...
![Bruin Head](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_c88c6d47-16ea-4f6c-b33a-85696dea1180.jpg)
February 24, 2023
Parents of Incoming Freshmen,
This is an exciting time in the life of our 8th graders. In three short months, they will officially be high school students! While it is exciting...
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February 22, 2023
Just a heads-up on today's surplus auction: First off, it opens at 2 p.m. at the former MES, 107 E. Monroe St. Items included in the sale will be found on the first floor. (Pleas...
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February 22, 2023
On Wednesday, March 1, all juniors will be taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) at BJSHS during regular school hours. The SAT is a mandatory requirement from the Indiana Dep...
![Books available for free at the auction](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_2f0df4f3-5358-432e-a376-83eee5b7ffeb.jpg)
February 21, 2023
Blackford County Schools is hosting an auction of surplus items from the former Montpelier Elementary School tomorrow, February 22 from 2 to 6 p.m. at 107 E. Monroe St. in Montpel...
![Chairs available for sale](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_dc5cf9da-e9a1-4b81-b83b-82095f9ad86c.jpg)
February 21, 2023
Blackford County Schools is hosting an auction of surplus items from the former Montpelier Elementary School tomorrow, February 22 from 2 to 6 p.m. at 107 E. Monroe St. in Montpel...
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February 21, 2023
Blackford County Schools is hosting an auction of surplus items from the former Montpelier Elementary School tomorrow, February 22 from 2 to 6 p.m. at 107 E. Monroe St. in Montpel...
![Tables for sale at auction](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_da2c9a46-4268-490b-87c8-d7f272288ce7.jpg)
February 21, 2023
Blackford County Schools is hosting an auction of surplus items from the former Montpelier Elementary School tomorrow, February 22 from 2 to 6 p.m. at 107 E. Monroe St. in Montpel...
![Montpelier Mayor Kathy Bantz and BCS Superintendent Chad Yencer](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_b06ed787-efaf-407c-ae2d-4d2b4b831aa7.jpg)
January 18, 2023
During Tuesday evening’s meeting, the Blackford County School Board approved a Resolution to transfer all BCS properties located in Montpelier to the Montpelier Redevelopment Corp...
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January 13, 2023
BIS HONOR ROLLS
Quarter 2—All A Honor Roll
Grade 6: Abraylin Bacon, Kenzie Delporte, Corbin Fox, Rilley Heflin, Aubrey Hess, Landon Roberts, Willow Sparks, Kama...
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January 12, 2023
BLACKFORD JUNIOR – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
2022-2023
2 nd Nine Weeks Honor Roll
All A Honor Roll
Seniors All A – Una Bowman, Sarah Ellison,...
January 5, 2023
The Blackford County School board got down to business during the first meeting of 2023 by electing officers for the year. Phil Jones will once again serve as board president. T...
![Seventh graders show off their coat racks](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_4231e013-0d00-4367-96ea-09c5537fac80.jpg)
November 23, 2022
Check out our talented Bruins!
Students in Rich Uggen's 7th Grade Engineering and Technology learned about many common hand tools. In this photo, students show off the coat ra...
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October 24, 2022
BLACKFORD JUNIOR – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
2022-2023
1 st Nine Weeks Honor Roll
All A Honor Roll
Seniors All A – Una Bowman, Nathan El...
![BJSHS student donates blood at HOSA event](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_a09649a5-ee99-4a4c-86c6-5d0be5d2f11a.jpg)
September 28, 2022
At Monday's HOSA Blood Drive at BJSHS, there were 78 amazing donors who came out and attempted to donate! Thanks to the generosity of students and staff, Versiti was able to colle...
![BJSHS receives check for archery program](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/blackford_county_schools_ar/article/image/large_af929039-d463-44fa-867b-ba9adfd36302.jpg)
September 23, 2022
The Blackford Jr.-Sr. High School Archery program got a big boost recently thanks to the generosity of Whitetails Unlimited. David Penrod and Mike King of Whitetails Unlimited ...