What does physical therapy look like in a school setting? It's about so much more than exercises and equipment. It's about creating opportunities for students to participate, build independence, and experience success alongside their peers! 💙
In honor of National Physical Therapy Month, we're visiting Mt. Washington Elementary School to chat with BCPS Physical Therapy Assistants Mindy Vincent and Sarah Hale, along with a very special guest, student Grayson Wentworth!
From adapting equipment and finding creative solutions to collaborating with teachers and supporting students throughout their school years, Mindy and Sarah give us a behind-the-scenes look at how their work makes a difference every day.
🚲 And you won't want to miss Grayson sharing some of his favorite ways to stay active at school!
Their conversation is a great reminder that supporting student success often means finding creative ways to remove barriers so every student has the opportunity to learn, participate, and grow.
👏 Thank you to our incredible physical therapy team for the care, creativity, and collaboration you bring to BCPS!
▶️ Watch this week's episode of Beyond the Bell to see how we're helping students build independence and confidence, one opportunity at a time!
#MovingForward #BCPSProductiveCollaborator
https://youtu.be/QUmu2wyWHiQ
Today, we’re taking a moment to extend a massive THANK YOU to our incredible BCPS Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs): Sara Heil & Mindy Vincent!
Be sure to tune in to Beyond the Bell this afternoon to check out our amazing PTAs in action! 🎙️👏
A special shout-out as well to our BCPS community PT partner, Laura Stone (Physical Therapist), for her dedicated partnership and invaluable support of our PTAs.
From helping our students build strength, mobility, and confidence to tailoring individual strategies that keep everyone moving forward, your dedication makes a world of difference every single day. You don't just help our students reach their physical goals—you help them navigate their school environment with independence and pride.
We are so grateful for your expertise, patience, and heart. Thank you for all that you do for our students, staff, and school community! 💙
#PhysicalTherapyMonth #BeyondTheBell #BCPSFamily #PhysicalTherapistAssistant #StudentSuccess #MovingForward #BCPS
🗓️Monday, Nov. 2: Professional Development Day
🗓️Tuesday, Nov. 3: Professional Development Day & Election Day
Classes will resume on their normal schedule on Wednesday, November 4th. Enjoy the long weekend! ✨
#BCPS #MovingForward
🎉 Superintendent’s Certified Advisory Team Announcement! 🎉
Please join us in celebrating and recognizing our 2026–2027 Superintendent Certified Advisory Panel:
✨ Alexis Porter
✨ Amy Fluhr
✨ Ashley Vandgrift
✨ Brittany Lynch
✨ Carrie Leonard
✨ Coletta Zurschmeide
✨ Dan Kull
✨ Danielle Vinson
✨ Erika Perry
✨ Gabby Dunning
✨ Hailey Stivers
✨ Jacob Frantz
✨ Kaylin Roby
✨ Kristin Brunner
✨ Mary Ann Phillips
✨ Megan Pugh
✨ Melissa Williams
✨ Payton Meadows
✨ Robert Dickson
✨ Shawn Webb
✨ Sheena Doerr
✨ Sidney Curran
These dedicated staff members will work alongside Superintendent Dr. Jesse Bacon throughout the school year. Congratulations, and thank you for stepping up to serve as your building’s representative on the Superintendent’s Certified Advisory Team!
"I want to personally express my gratitude to each of you for committing your time, insight, and leadership to this effort. As frontline educators, your voices are vital to shaping how our district moves forward. The feedback you share will directly inform how we refine our systems to operationalize our Community-Based Accountability System and ensure every teacher is fully supported in delivering high-quality, authentic learning experiences." — Dr. Jesse Bacon, Superintendent
The first official meeting with take place on November 11th, 2026. Thank you all for your leadership and dedication to our students, schools, and community! 👏📚✨
#CertifiedAdvisoryTeam #CommunityBasedAccountability #BCPS #MovingForward
Fifth graders at Old Mill Elementary became storykeepers for residents of Sanders Ridge Health Campus as part of their "Every Life Is a Journey" reading unit. Students wrote interview questions, then asked follow-up questions to help residents remember the sensory details that would bring their narratives to life.
"I was an Effective Communicator by asking questions to get more information that could be useful to my story," said Lilian, a student in Mrs. Grady's class. "I also waited patiently, and respectfully for her to finish her sentence."
Students could also see what the conversations meant to the residents. "We asked Gloria about her life and I think we made her happy to be talked to by kids because she likes kids," said Elliana Mackiewicz from Mrs. Miller's class.
Thank you to Sanders Ridge Health Campus for partnering with our fifth graders. Read the full story on the BCPS website.
#MovingForward #BCPSEffectiveCommunicator #BCPSProductiveCollaborator #BCPSCommunityContributor
🔴 Celebrating Red Ribbon Week & Our 2026 VIPs! 🔴
This week, BCPS is proudly celebrating Red Ribbon Week by honoring our 2026 Very Important Partners (VIPs)! In partnership with the Bullitt County Partners in Prevention—working dedicatedly for a drug-free Bullitt County—we are spotlighting these outstanding students who choose to lead substance-free lives.
Our VIPs serve as proud representatives of our drug-free youth. Through their leadership, personal integrity, and commitment to making healthy choices, they encourage their peers to do the same and model the civic responsibility at the heart of our BCPS Graduate Profile. Directly supporting our district's "Moving Forward" initiative and our Community-Based Accountability pillar of Safety and Well-Being, their positive influence helps ensure our schools and community foster a secure, healthy environment where every student can thrive!
Keep an eye out across the community, posters of these student leaders are proudly displayed at the Board of Education and in public agencies and buildings across Bullitt County.
Congratulations to our 2026 VIP Students:
▪️Addison Franklin
▪️Alayna Hobbs
▪️Alexis "Lexi" Chambers
▪️Atticus Meredith
▪️Aubrey Rutledge
▪️Austin Hack
▪️Avery Duvall
▪️Avery O'Neal
▪️Bailey Green
▪️Bailey Walker
▪️Baily Chappell
▪️Brinleigh Gary
▪️Brooklyn Boerste
▪️Brynley Uptain
▪️Camden Lurie
▪️Charley Petrowski
▪️Clementine Burden
▪️Cooper Durst
▪️Darcy Ryle
▪️Ella Bonney
▪️Emma Renfrow
▪️Evelyn "Evie" Kardols
▪️Gabrielle Fitzner
▪️Gracie Wilson
▪️Hannah Schell
▪️Harper Jennejohn
▪️Jackson Barger
▪️Jackson Holt
▪️Jemma Fiske
▪️Jude Franklin
▪️Kaden Baird
▪️Landon White
▪️Levi Howard
▪️Lillie Vittitow
▪️Lily Hoben
▪️Macy Graham
▪️Madilyn Rummage
▪️Madison Burkhardt
▪️Maddy McGuire
▪️Mark Bickett
▪️Miles Lewis
▪️Noah Ferguson
▪️Norah Isaacs
▪️Riley Henon
▪️Ryan Baird
▪️Ryan Carnes
▪️Ryland Uptain
▪️Sara Williams
▪️Sophia Page
▪️Whitley Brown
Thank you to our students, families, and staff for choosing healthy paths and inspiring our entire community!
#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeBullittCounty #MovingForward #BCPS #BCPSGraduateProfile #BeDrugFree #VeryImportantPartners
In this week's episode of The Bacon Bit, we're wrapping up October by celebrating the people, progress, and partnerships that keep BCPS moving forward!
This week, we're taking a closer look at our latest state assessment results and what they tell us about student success beyond test scores. Through our Community-Based Accountability framework, we're celebrating growth in student learning, life readiness, community engagement, and safety and well-being while sharing what's next for our district.
📈 A few highlights worth celebrating:
✅ 14 of our 22 schools increased their overall state scores.
✅ 375 high school students completed more than 22,700 hours of work-based learning.
✅ All three high schools earned blue ratings in postsecondary readiness.
✅ Our district graduation rate reached 97.3%!
We're also celebrating Red Ribbon Week, recognizing our incredible staff, and congratulating **Liz Sims of Bullitt Lick Middle School**, this week's Token of Appreciation recipient! 👏
📅 Family Reminder: There will be no school for students on November 2–3.
🎥 Catch all of this and more in this week's Bacon Bit!
https://youtu.be/y17QhUrTt80
#MovingForward
Alexia Espinoza, Gabriella Wyatt, Carter Lanham, Dallas Bridwell, Tori Murphy and Gage Rhoades took their work on the road to Cedar Grove Elementary. The students, who represent the ATC's electrical, industrial maintenance and automotive programs, presented to Cedar Grove students about the projects they build at the ATC and why STEM matters. They did a wonderful job, and the elementary students were engaged and interested in what they had to share.
Explaining technical work to young learners takes more than knowing your subject. You also have to know your audience. That is what it looks like to be an Effective Communicator. Thank you for inspiring Cedar Grove's future builders and problem solvers!
#MovingForward #BCPSEffectiveCommunicator
🎉 Be a Hero: Stay Drug Free! 🦸♂️❤️
This week, October 26th-30th, Bullitt County Public Schools is proudly celebrating Red Ribbon Week! We’re calling on our entire BCPS community to join us in encouraging our students to make healthy, drug-free choices.
This week of awareness and education is a vital part of our Community-Based Accountability Pillar of Safety and Well-Being, ensuring that we are fostering a secure, supportive, and healthy environment where every student can thrive.
❤️Parents & Guardians : You are invited to view a free webinar presented by The Dinner Table Project and Parents Against Vaping E-Cigs (PAVE):
💨 "Clear the Air: Protecting Our Kids from Vaping"
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 28th
⏰ 12:00 - 12:45 PM Eastern
This webinar is a great opportunity to get the facts, understand the risks, and learn how to have meaningful conversations with your kids about vaping. Let’s work together to keep our kids safe!
🔗 Registration Link: https://bit.ly/VAPEwebinar
#BCPS #RedRibbonWeek #BeAHeroStayDrugFree #SafetyAndWellBeing #CommunityFirst #MovingForward
As we wrap up October and National Bullying Prevention Month, let's fill the rest of the month with treats, not tricks, and remember to be a buddy, not a bully! 🛑🎃🍬
Creating a safe, supportive environment starts with small acts of kindness and standing up for one another. However, if you or a loved one are experiencing stress, anxiety, or challenges related to bullying, you don't have to carry it alone.
Through our partnership with Care Solace, free and confidential mental health care coordination is available 24/7/365 to all BCPS students, staff, and family members. Care Solace handles the heavy lifting of connecting you with verified, available providers tailored to your needs.
Reach out anytime:
📞 Call 24/7: (888) 515-0595
📱 Text 24/7: (858) 766-2022
💻 Visit: https://www.caresolace.com/site/bullitt
Let's finish October strong by being kind, looking out for each other, and standing together against bullying! 💙
#BCPS #BullyingPreventionMonth #BeABuddyNotABully #KindnessMatters #CareSolace #MentalHealthMatters
#FlashbackFriday 📸
Last week was National School Lunch Week, and we loved hearing all about our students' favorite school meals! 🍎🍕
🎥Check This Out: https://canva.link/o8w5rwg5x6z4t7y
A BIG shout-out to our incredible School Nutrition team for taking such wonderful care of our students every single day. Centered around our CBA pillar of Safety and Well-Being, our dedicated teams ensure every child is well-nourished, supported, and ready to learn.
Thank you for all that you do! 👏
#NationalSchoolLunchWeek #SchoolNutrition #StudentWellBeing #CBAPillars #ThankYouNutritionTeam #BCPS #MovingForward
Happy #FlashbackFriday! 📸✨
Last Friday, Mt. Washington Middle School was buzzing with energy as our MWMS Generals showed off their hard work, creativity, and business savvy at our Entrepreneurship Showcase & Competition! 💡👏
It was a fast-paced and exciting event, and our students were thrilled to see so many community members turn out to offer their time, support, and valuable feedback.
Beyond the excitement of competition day, this program has created powerful real-world learning moments in the classroom. Teacher Courtney Lurie shared how incredible it has been to watch these 7th and 8th graders grow over the past two years. Concepts like revenue, debt, and budgeting—which can often feel abstract in a traditional lesson plan—really clicked once students applied them to projects they genuinely cared about. Giving our Generals choice and voice in their learning allowed them to tackle complex academic concepts and truly thrive as young entrepreneurs!
A huge shoutout and thank you to the leadership team who made this hands-on learning experience possible: Dr. Barger for bringing this impactful program to BCPS, Mr. Ridley for trusting Ms. Lurie to lead the charge, and Mrs. McDaniel for providing guidance on engaging students at a high academic level while encouraging student agency.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our MWMS students! 🌟
#MWMSGenerals #BCPS #FlashbackFriday #EntrepreneurshipInEducation #HandsOnLearning #StudentSuccess #FinancialLiteracy #MovingForward
We're joined by Donald McCarty, bus driver and driver trainer, and Tina Powell, transportation trainer, for a conversation about the people, purpose, and relationships that make BCPS Transportation such an important part of our district.
Donald shares what brought him to BCPS, why his coworkers feel like family, and a hilarious moment from behind the wheel that he hasn't forgotten! We also hear some practical advice for students about being great bus riders.
Plus, Donald and Tina share what makes transportation a rewarding career, why new drivers should consider joining the team, and the one priority that guides everything they do: keeping our students safe.
🚌 INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?
Our transportation team plays an essential role in helping students get to and from school safely. Whether you're an experienced driver or have never considered driving a school bus, we encourage you to explore the opportunities available with BCPS!
Thank you to Donald, Tina, and our entire transportation team for the dedication, care, and commitment you bring to our students and families every day.
Together, we're BC Moving Forward!
https://youtu.be/1urlIZ1A1F8
#MovingForward
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Martha Link 🌟
Meet Martha Link, who serves as the Youth Services Center Coordinator at both Bernheim Middle School and Bullitt Lick Middle School. Martha works tirelessly to find resources and services for BCPS families and students, and she never hesitates to jump in wherever she's needed, whether that's co-presenting at a conference or helping a student get school supplies. There is no task too large or too small for Martha. She steps up with confidence, takes charge when it counts, and actively looks for new ways to connect students and families with the support they need.
Martha is a vital part of her school community, and Bullitt Lick Middle School is better because of her. That's Service Before Self, in action, every day.
#MovingForward #BCPSServiceBeforeSelf
Supporting Safe, Smart, and Empowered Digital Citizens! 🌐✨
This #DigitalCitizenshipWeek, we want to shine a bright spotlight on our incredible Digital Learning Coaches! 📱💻
Our coaches work tirelessly behind the scenes and in the classroom to teach our students how to navigate the online world safely, ethically, and responsibly. But their impact doesn't stop with students, our DLCs are also the driving force behind our staff, providing vital edtech support, coaching, and innovative digital tools to elevate teaching across every classroom. 🛠️📚
From data privacy and digital footprints to seamlessly integrating tech into daily lessons, they empower our entire BCPS community to make a positive impact online every single day.
Thank you to our amazing DLC team for keeping our schools connected, supported, and cyber-smart! 💙
#DigitalCitizenshipWeek #DigCit #DigitalLearningCoaches #EdTech #TeacherSupport #SafeLearners #FutureReady #BCPS #MovingForward
🎉 Big shout-out to North Bullitt High School for closing out Hispanic Heritage Month with an incredible series of events! 🦅✨
The celebration kicked off on Friday with students preparing delicious dishes inspired by their heritage countries, leading right into the Hispanic Heritage Month Cultural Showcase!
Through North Bullitt's first Counselor Connection, student Cultural Experts brought their backgrounds to life, sharing traditions, music, history, food, sports, and personal experiences through vibrant, interactive displays. It was an amazing opportunity for students to proudly share their roots and create an authentic learning experience for the entire NBHS community to celebrate together! 🌍❤️
A huge thank-you to the NBHS Culinary Arts program, Ag Department, JROTC, Spanish classes, and everyone else who jumped in to make these events such a massive success! 👏
Way to lead by example, Eagles! 🦅💚
#NorthBullittHigh #HispanicHeritageMonth #CounselorConnection #BCPS #MovingForward
#MovingForward #BCPSSelfDirectedNavigator
October might be the season for spooky things, but navigating mental health support shouldn't be scary! 🎃👻
Finding the right care can feel overwhelming, but you never have to walk through it alone. Through our partnership with Care Solace, free, confidential 24/7 care coordination is available to all BCPS students, staff, and family members. They take the mystery and stress out of finding verified local counselors and therapists.
Check out this short video to see how easy it is to get matched with the right support:
🎥 Watch here: https://vimeo.com/1234131737?fl=pl&fe=sh
Connect with Care Solace anytime:
📞 Call 24/7: (888) 515-0595
📱 Text 24/7: (858) 766-2022
💻 Visit: caresolace.com/bullitt
#BCPS #CareSolace #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #BullittCounty
Brittany Clarkson and Victoria Christensen teach students who are blind or visually impaired in BCPS, and both came to this work through family: one through her daughter, the other through her little brother.
On this episode of Beyond the Bell, they talk about the tools that make a difference, from a refreshing Braille display to a simple black mat on a desk for students with cerebral visual impairment. They also share what they want every BCPS family to know: Our students are smart, funny, and friendly, and a visual impairment is only one part of who they are.
Their hope is that accessibility and inclusion are never an afterthought in our schools.
#MovingForward
