Blackford Primary School

Just a friendly reminder for our virtual school parents: Devices for students in grades k-6 can be picked up this evening at your student's school from 5-7 p.m. The device pick-up at BJSHS will take place at Door #1 from 5-7 p.m. #BackInBlackford-VirtualStyle

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

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 on 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 Monday, August 3 at 5 p.m. Come see us!

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

Back to School Message Be watching for a video from me that will help answer a lot of questions about returning to school.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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