Bullitt County Public Schools

🌟 BCPS is celebrating Human Resource Professional Day 🌟 Today, we are shining a spotlight on the dedicated members of our Human Resources team at Bullitt County Public Schools! 🎉 Their hard work behind the scenes ensures that our schools are staffed with amazing educators and support staff, and they play a crucial role in creating a positive work environment for everyone. From recruiting top talent to supporting our employees every day, their impact is felt throughout the district. Thank you to our HR team for all you do to keep BCPS moving forward! 💼✨ #MovingForward

We're excited to announce the official kick-off of our Community-Based Accountability (CBA) Steering Committee! This team represents a huge step forward in building a more meaningful accountability system for our district—one that aligns with the hopes and dreams of our Bullitt County community. This team brings together district leadership, community members, staff, and parents with a shared focus on how we can continue to inspire and equip our students to succeed in life—in all areas, not just those related to standardized testing. You can read more about the team’s first meeting here: bullittschools.org/article/1784333 Stay tuned as we continue to work together to refine our district’s Aspiration Statements and work to develop a public dashboard that will keep you informed moving forward. We’re moving beyond traditional measures of success to truly meet the needs of ALL of our students. 💡✨ #MovingForward #BCPSCBA #BCPSStudentsMatterMost #BCPSFutureFocused

🍴🔬 Science + Cooking = Engaging Learning at Bullitt Lick Middle School! Check out the amazing work happening at BLMS through Bite Scized Education, where students are learning science through food-based phenomena! Recently featured on Bite Scized’s Instagram, BLMS students kicked off the year with the flour and flatbread lesson—exploring precision, accuracy, and measurement in a hands-on way that connects science to their everyday lives. We love seeing our students engage in Authentic Learning Experiences that align with our Graduate Profile competencies, making science relevant, meaningful, and fun! 🧑‍🍳🔬 #MovingForward #BiteScizedEducation

We loved getting to host 25 Leadership Members from the Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce at our Area Technology Center, Riverview Opportunity Center, and the JCTC Bullitt County Campus! Chamber members experienced firsthand how our students are engaged in Authentic Learning Experiences that align with our Graduate Profile competencies. From speaking with students to participating in hands-on projects, it was a great day of collaboration and innovation! Together, we are #MovingForward to prepare students for success in the classroom and beyond! 🙌 #MovingForward #BCPSProactiveInnovation #AuthenticLearning

🏆 We are so proud of our BCPS McKinney-Vento program for being one of only 8 districts selected to present at the 2024 KDE Homeless Education Conference in Lexington! Our team received great feedback on the work we're doing to raise awareness, provide outreach, and deliver professional development to support students experiencing homelessness. We love their spirit of Proactive Innovation, as we continue to find new ways to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed! #MovingForward #BCPSMcKinneyVento #BCPSProactiveInnovation

🌟 Staff Spotlight 🌟 Today, we're celebrating Shawna, who joined Maryville as a substitute at the beginning of the school year and has made a tremendous impact ever since! 🎉 Here in BCPS, we deeply appreciate the dedication and hard work of our substitutes, and Shawna is a shining example of how vital they are to our success. As her colleague Kate shared, "From the start, Shawna has been hard-working, full of ideas, and has built a wonderful classroom community with her students. She contributes so much to our first-grade team, and we are so thankful to have her with us at Maryville!" 🍎💡 Thank you, Shawna, and all of our incredible substitutes, for stepping in, stepping up, and making a lasting difference for our students! ❤️ #BCPSSharedAccountability #MovingForward #BCPSAppreciatesSubstitutes

In this week's “Beyond the Bell” Dr. Bacon helps us get to know Mary Rose Kern, Cook/Baker at Bullitt Central High School! Check it out here: https://youtu.be/pOcEqngL5oU #MovingForward #BCPSBeyondtheBell

🌟 Student Spotlight 🌟 Meet Levi, an 8th grader at Eastside, who exemplifies #BCPSInnovativeProblemSolving! 🎉 On August 21, 2024, Levi achieved the prestigious Eagle Scout rank at just thirteen years old, an impressive feat given the challenging requirements that are especially difficult for someone his age. 🌲🏆 Levi's dedication to overcoming obstacles and finding solutions has also shone in his academic life, where he has maintained straight A's throughout his school career. 📚✨ Levi’s love for learning and his proactive approach to problem-solving set him up for a bright future. We are incredibly proud of you, Levi! Keep tackling challenges and reaching new heights! 🌟 #MovingForward

🌟 Meet Our Community-Based Accountability (CBA) Team! 🌟 We are excited to introduce the dedicated members of our CBA Steering Committee. This group of parents, community members, business leaders, and staff will work with us to shape the future of Bullitt County Public Schools. Together, we’ll ensure our district aligns with what matters most to our community! #MovingForward #BCPSSharedAccountability #BCPSCBA

🎉 A big shoutout to our incredible School Counselors! 26 of our counselors recently attended the KSCA Conference in Lexington, with Bullitt East High School's team leading a presentation. Bullitt Central High School was also one of just five schools that earned the KSCA SEL Award and a $300 grant to enhance their counseling program! 🙌 We love this example of Proactive Innovation—our counselors continually seeking new ways to support student success and emotional well-being. We are so proud of their dedication and commitment to their craft every day! 🚀💡 #MovingForward #KSCA2024 #BCPSProactiveInnovation #SchoolCounseling

🎉 Way to go, BCPS!! 🎉 Last week's statewide High Attendance Day was a huge success! Shoutout to all of our students and families for making attendance a priority, and a special congratulations to our school-level division winners! #MovingForward

In this week's “Beyond the Bell” Dr. Bacon helps us get to know Kimberly Bradbury, Principal at Nichols Elementary & BCPS District Coordinator! Check it out here: https://youtu.be/lVRf-yluW8w #MovingForward #BCPSBeyondtheBell

🌟 Teacher Spotlight 🌟 Let's celebrate Ms. Casey Sanders for always ensuring our Students Matter Most! 🎉 Ms. Sanders is a true advocate for her students, ensuring they are at the forefront of every plan, decision, and action she takes. She and her incredible team have made amazing strides in creating true inclusion, opening doors for students to access new classes and pathways that were previously out of reach. 🚀📚 Thank you, Ms. Sanders, for your dedication to student success and for making a lasting impact on every Eagle, every day! 🦅 #EveryEagleEveryDay #BCPSStudentsMatterMost #MovingForward

🌟 Student Spotlight 🌟 Meet Aubrey, a true leader at OES! 🎉 Aubrey is a student who not only recognizes the needs around her but also takes action to make a positive impact on our community. She demonstrates empathy and respect for others, making her a model student. Aubrey has served on the Principal Advisory Council and even created a powerful rap called "Not to be a Bully" to promote kindness. 🎤❤️ Aubrey’s latest initiative is to start a reading mentoring program to help students who struggle with reading at grade level—a cause close to her heart. 📚 Thank you, Aubrey, for your dedication and compassion! You are making a difference! 🌟 #BCPSCommunityContributor #MovingForward

🎶🎨🎭📚 It's National Arts in Education Week! 🎶🎨🎭📚 Here in BCPS, the arts are more than just subjects—they are a vital part of our mission to develop well-rounded students who are creative, critical thinkers, and confident leaders. Engaging in the arts empowers students to explore their talents, build resilience, and enhance their problem-solving skills. 📊💡 Research shows that students involved in the arts are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement and develop strong social and emotional skills. 🧠✨ By nurturing creativity through music, visual arts, theater, and dance, we are equipping our students with the tools they need to excel in all aspects of life, reflecting the core values of BCPS: commitment to excellence, lifelong learning, and community engagement. Let's celebrate the power of arts in education and honor the talented students and dedicated educators who bring these values to life every day! #MovingForward #NationalArtsInEducationWeek #ArtsMatter

Congratulations, again, to Ms. Jessica Talley of Mt. Washington Middle School who was named one of only nine KY Teacher Award recipients out of over 500 applications statewide! Check out this video featuring some highlights from the awards ceremony in Frankfort this week. Congratulations, Ms. Talley!! #MovingForward https://youtu.be/MIPajqIKynA

🎒 Tomorrow is the big day! 🌟 Thursday, September 12th, is High Attendance Day, and we’re excited to join schools across Kentucky in a friendly competition to see which school can achieve the highest attendance! 🏆 Let’s show the state how committed BCPS is to making every day count! Remember, consistent school attendance is key to academic success. Students who attend regularly are more likely to develop essential life skills, build strong relationships, and achieve their goals. Missing just two days a month can add up to a whole year of lost learning by the end of high school! Here in BCPS, we’re dedicated to supporting every student’s journey. Let’s come together to make tomorrow our highest attendance day yet and shine a spotlight on the importance of showing up, engaging, and thriving every day! 📚✨ #MovingForward #HighAttendanceDay #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts

🚧Important Update for our BCPS Community 🚧 BCPS will close schools on October 31 and November 1 for early voting due to recent changes in legislation allowing the Bullitt County Clerk to mandate the use of school facilities for early voting. Given the safety and logistical issues this causes, BCPS regrettably must close school on October 31st and November 1st. Despite our efforts to work with the County Clerk on alternative options, schools were chosen as voting sites. Learn more here: https://www.bullittschools.org/news. #MovingForward

🍗🎙️ Guess what day it is, BCPS?? Throwback to a fan-favorite episode of Beyond the Bell when Dr. Jesse Bacon sat down (or rather...walked around) with Maryville Elementary’s beloved Ms. Ellen and the legendary Chicken Patty Tuesday came up in their conversation! 🐔🍴 Ms. Ellen shared how every meal served is about more than just food—it’s about creating a welcoming environment where every student feels seen, cared for, and supported. Our cafeteria staff go above and beyond to make sure students start their day with a smile, one meal at a time. On this Chicken Patty Tuesday, let’s appreciate the dedication and hard work of our cafeteria heroes who make a positive impact every single day! 🍽️❤️ #MovingForward #BCPSServiceBeforeSelf Check out the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQo5jMV1kAo

Kim Haire, from BLMS, was one of only seven agriculture educators who piloted a new ag curriculum during the 23-24 school year with her "Sow & Grow Class". Recently, Kim was interviewed by UK - check it out! https://bit.ly/uk-blms 🤯 #MovingForward #BCPSProactiveInnovation