Bullitt County Public Schools

🎉👏 We are proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our schools that have been named National Beta Schools of Merit and National Beta Schools of Distinction! These honors celebrate our students' dedication to academic excellence, leadership, and service. 🏅 The National Beta School of Merit Award recognizes schools with Beta clubs that include members from all eligible grade levels, demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence across the board. 🌟 The National Beta School of Distinction Award honors schools that have shown an increase in Beta club membership this year, exemplifying academic achievement, exemplary character, leadership, and service to others. Congratulations to our schools for their hard work and dedication to these values! 🎓 #MovingForward #BetaClub

🎉 Fridays got us like... 😆🙌 When the weekend is so close you can almost taste it! Bullitt Lick Middle School is feeling those Friday vibes! Who else is ready to kick off the LONG weekend with a big smile and lots of energy? 😎💥 #MovingForward # #FridayFeels #WeekendReady #TGIF

🌟 Student Spotlight! 🌟 Meet Mattie D., from Bullitt Lick Middle School, who represented BLMS at the Jostens Renaissance Conference this summer, sharing her passion for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)! Ms. Nokes, Principal at Bullitt Lick Middle School, said Mattie was integral in designing the presentation and in her desire to change the narrative around BLMS. We're so proud of Mattie for embodying what it means to be a true #BCPSCommunityContributor! Keep #MovingForward, Mattie! 🎉👏

📣 Don't forget: We need YOUR voice to join us in building our Community-Based Accountability system here in BCPS! Need to know more? Check out this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBw7x3vBok8. Applications close September 9th: bit.ly/bcps-cba #MovingForward #BCPSCBA

📣 We're excited to continue building our Community-Based Accountability system here in BCPS! 🎓 Your voice matters, and we're inviting YOU to join us in shaping the future of our schools. Watch this video to learn more and apply to be on our CBA Team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBw7x3vBok8. Applications close September 9th: bit.ly/bcps-cba - Let’s work together to create a system that truly reflects our community's values! #MovingForward #BCPSCBA

In this week's “Beyond the Bell” Dr. Bacon helps us get to know Ellen Mast, a Cook/Baker at Maryville Elementary School! Check it out here: https://youtu.be/NQo5jMV1kAo #MovingForward #BCPSBeyondtheBell

🌟 Spotlight on Niki Bixler! 🌟 We are thrilled to recognize Niki Bixler, our incredible night sweeper at Brooks Elementary here in BCPS. Niki truly embodies our core value of service before self. Niki always goes above and beyond in everything she does, showing her care for each student through the meticulous work she provides. Her colleagues have shared with us that Niki is always eager to learn something new and takes on any task asked of her, even if it's outside her usual duties. You can easily spot the areas she has cleaned just by the outstanding quality of her work. Though she is still new to Brooks Elementary, she has quickly become an invaluable member of our team. Thank you, Niki, for your dedication, hard work, and for being such an amazing addition to our school community! We are so grateful to have you! ✨ #BCPSServiceBeforeSelf #MovingForward

✨ Student Spotlight: Estefania D. ✨ Estefania is an inspiring student at North Bullitt High School! 🌟  She fosters strong connections with her peers by teaching them American Sign Language (ASL), creating an inclusive environment. Her dedication is evident not only on the bowling and tennis teams but also in her honors and AP classes, all while navigating life with English as her second language.  Beyond the classroom, Estefania takes part in college-sponsored camps, including space and coding camps, continually setting and achieving high goals.  We are incredibly proud to have her in our BCPS community! 👏👏  #MovingForward #StudentSpotlight #BCPSMasteryLearner

We love showing off our #BCPSProactiveInnovation by being the ONLY DISTRICT in the state offering a special program! Our virtual Dual Credit group is already off and rolling for this year, but you can learn more about this unique program here: bit.ly/ukatroc #MovingForward

We are honored to be one of the three districts selected for Phase II of the Innovative School Systems Grant! This grant, funded by the Walton Family Foundation and the Center on Reinventing Public Education, will allow us to continue expanding our district-wide professional learning culture, focusing on project-based learning, competency-based assessment, and teacher professional development. We’re proud to lead the way in innovative education! Learn more about our program and ISSG: https://bit.ly/3WRnUAm https://www.bullittschools.org/article/1718717 #MovingForward #BCPSProactiveInnovation

What do you do on the ✌️ second ✌️ day of school? Just passing welding certifications and landing co-op gigs, no big deal! 💁 Congratulations, Dalton, on earning your certification and your upcoming co-op with Piccola Manufacturing! #MovingForward #BCPSMasteryLearner

📚 Shoutout to Mrs. Amy McDowell! 📚 We are incredibly grateful for Mrs. Amy McDowell, Library Media Specialist at Cedar Grove Elementary School, who truly embraces the core value that students matter most. "Even though MES currently does not have a library media specialist, Mrs. McDowell saw the need and reached out to offer her assistance in making our library accessible to both students and teachers. Mrs. McDowell graciously visits our school and is working hard to put together valuable resources for our teachers. Thanks to her efforts, our students will continue to have the opportunity to check out books and use our library, even during this period of being understaffed. She understands just how important it is to get books into our students' hands, and we can't thank her enough for stepping up to support our school community!" Thank you, Mrs. McDowell, for your commitment to our students and your unwavering support! 📖✨ #BCPSStudentsMatterMost #BCPSMovingForward

Check out these upcoming events from our friends over at the Bullitt County Health Department! #MovingForward

Mrs. Jessica Talley of MWMS is one of 9 statewide recipients of the Kentucky Teacher Achievement Award! These awards honor outstanding teachers who go above and beyond to help develop the next generation of leaders in KY. Congrats, Jessica! #MovingForward #BCPSProactiveInnovation

In this week's “Beyond the Bell” Dr. Bacon helps us get to know Ben Monnett, our new Principal at Crossroads Elementary School! Check it out here: https://youtu.be/73I25rv7iyU #MovingForward #BCPSBeyondtheBell

🌟 Meet Jane, a true champion for inclusivity here in BCPS! Through her work with our neurodiverse students, Jane fosters acceptance and understanding across our school community. By building meaningful relationships with students, staff, and families, she helps everyone recognize and embrace the beauty of our differences. Jane's dedication ensures that our students develop essential skills for both today and the future, making her an invaluable asset in creating a more compassionate and connected school environment. #MovingForward #BCPSEmbraceDifferences

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🌟 A Super Start to a SUPER year! 🌟 Bullitt County Public Schools would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing students, staff, and families for an incredible first week of school! Your energy, enthusiasm, and support have truly made this week special. 🙌📚 To our students: Your eagerness to learn and your positive attitudes make our job worthwhile. Keep shining brightly and reaching for the stars! To our staff: Your dedication and hard work ensure that our schools are places where every student can thrive. You are the backbone of our success! To our families: Your partnership and involvement are invaluable. Thank you for entrusting us with your children’s education and for being our biggest supporters. Together, we are a community of superheroes, and we are so excited for the year ahead! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️✨ #BCPS #FirstWeekSuccess #MovingForward #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #BackToSchool

This week our BCPS Staff Spotlight goes out to Sherry Sweat from our Finance Department! If kindness were a person, it would be Sherry. Her selfless nature and unwavering support make her a standout teammate. Whether it's tackling challenges with a positive mindset or going above and beyond to assist others, Sherry always puts others first. Recently, she went the extra mile to help 10 FRYSC Coordinators at a state conference in Covington, addressing hotel issues with incredible dedication. Sherry’s willingness to correct mistakes without judgment and her friendly demeanor make her an invaluable asset to our team. Her commitment to supporting us ensures that we can provide the best for our students and families. Thank you, Sherry, for being amazing every day! Your efforts don’t go unnoticed and are deeply appreciated. 💖 #BCPSServiceBeforeSelf #MovingForward #StaffSpotlight #TeamAppreciation #KindnessInAction

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Jesse Bacon on recently being instated as the new President of the Kentucky Association for School Administrators (KASA)! #MovingForward https://www.bullittschools.org/article/1704901