A WONDERFUL YEAR
There have been too many wonderful things that have happened to the students in Barren County to mention, but everyone will agree that our students are OUTSTANDING at everything they do! As we close this school year, we wish nothing but the best for the Class of 2013 and we look forward to another successful year. We are BC!
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LIVE GRADUATION STREAM
We will be streaming the 2013 Commencement Ceremony from BCHS Gymnasium tonight. We are confident the video stream will be strong but the quality of the audio is in question due to numerous factors. Click on the link below to watch live.
2013 BCHS Graduation
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FINAL DAYS OF SCHOOL SCHEDULE
This schedule is for the Trojan Academy, Middle & High School
Dismissal on Thursday 5/16 & Friday 5/17
BCMS 11 am - Trojan Academy 11:15 am - BCHS 11:20
This schedule is for all elementaries-
All elementary schools will dismiss on the normal schedule on Thursday.
Friday the elementary schools will dismiss at 10:30 am.
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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
A message to all of our teachers from Superintendent Matthews...
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KEEN NAMED SRO ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
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SHOULDER SANDWICH SALE- FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER
Barren Co. Football Team’s
Shoulder Sandwich Sale
Tuesday, May 21st
Wal-Mart Grocery Entrance
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
$5 – Sandwich, Chips, & Dessert
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2013-2014 CHEERLEADERS
Congratulations to the following girls for making the 2013-2014 BCMS Cheerleading squad.
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BCHS TROJANETTE SOFTBALL CAMP
BCHS Trojanette Softball Camp will be held on July 17, 18, 19, 2013 at the Barren County High School softball field. Any girl in grades 1-8 are welcome to attend. The cost is $30. For more information contact coach Kevin Jackson at Barren County High School.
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SUMMER CAMPS: BARREN SCHOOLS 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS
Barren County Schools 21st Century Commnity Learning Centers presents Summer Scholars Opportunities, which include summer camps for students of all ages. We are providing camps at every Barren County School from May through August. In addition Barren County School District is also offering childcare services at Red Cross Elementary from May 23rd through July 26th, 2013. Click learn more for detalis.
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BCMS DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS
 Open to any Barren County 6th or 7th grade student interested in trying out for the 2013-2014 Barren County Middle School Dance Team. Tryouts will be held Friday May 3, 2013 at the Barren County High School Gymnasium.
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LEADERS OF THE FUTURE PROGRAM
Leaders of the Future applications are now available in the front office and online. The Leaders of the Future Program is an excellent opportunity for aspiring young leaders in our community. The program was established to help students understand the ties existing between education, careers and the community. Students selected for the Leadership class will take part in monthly sessions including the topics of agriculture, quality of life, health care, ecomonic development, law & justice, media and marketing. Applications are due by Wednesday, May 15th to Mrs. Irwin's office.
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K-PREP ASSESSMENT
Testing will begin promptly at 8:00a.m. each day and will conclude by 11:00a.m., with the exception of Thursday, May 2nd. On Thursday, students will also be testing in the afternoon. Please do not schedule any appointments during the testing dates/times. We appreciate your assistance with this!
Testing Reminders: Students should -
1. Get plenty of rest.
2. Eat a good breakfast.
3. Be on time to school every day. Testing will begin prompty at 8:00.
4. Schedule appointments after testing concludes.
5. Put forth his/her best effort on every part of the test.
6. No electronic devices of any kind are allowed during the testing sessions such as cell phones, Kindles, Nooks, Ipads, etc. per state regulation. Please remind your child that if they bring them, they need to remember to store them in their locker as always.
We appreciate your support of our students and school! If you have any questions regarding testing, please call BCMS at 651-4909.
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HALL OF DISTINGUISHED HONOR & SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
On Saturday, April 20, 2013 the Alumni Association and the Barren County Education Foundation honored the scholarship recipients and the 2013 inductees to the Barren County Hall of Distinguished Honor.
2013 Barren County Hall of Distinguished Honor
Cleo C. Hogan, Jr
Jason Zimmerman
Golda Pensol Walbert
Terry Reed
Lonnie Perkins
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BARREN COUNTY TEACHMEET
Barren County High School, May 30, 2013, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
TeachMeet is a unique experience often referred to as an “Unconference” where attendees rotate between 20 minute info sessions focusing on educational technology.
Topics such as; Web 2.0 tools, learning management systems,wikis, blogs, social networks, Google tools, Lync, Skype, and much more.
Door prizes and goodies will be given away at the SmackDown closing session.
Registration and breakfast begin at 8:00 am.
For more information and sign up CLICK HERE:
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COME JOIN US FOR A FUN DAY OF GOLF!!
Click to sign up!
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BCHS DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS
 Open to any student at BCHS during the 2013-2014 school year. Friday May 3rd- 3:30 @ BCHS Gym.
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TEMPLE HILL ELEMENTARY NAMED "2012 NCEA HIGHER PERFORMING SCHOOL"
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FANT NAMED DISTRICT 21ST CENTURY AFTERSCHOOL COORDINATOR
As the newly selected District Coordinator, CheyAnne will be responsible for directing and coordinating the programs from the district level.
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REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR WINNER
Congratulations to Meagan Wilson. She attended the SOKY Regional Science Fair and received 1st place in Chemistry and the overall award for the Jr. High division.
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HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH GRIEF AND LOSS
Over the past year, Barren County Middle School has experienced the loss of two students. Whenever a loss occurs, we know that students may need extra support to help them deal with grief. The following resources may be helpful in assisting our students and families.
Helping Children Cope
Grieving Children and Families
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BCMS MAGNET PARENT MEETING
If you were unable to attend the parent meeting for our magnet program, please click here.
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MARCH 18-23 SPECIAL OLYMPICS WEEK IN BARREN COUNTY
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BC ALUMNI "HALL OF DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI" RECEPTION & RECOGNITION
Hall of Distinguished Alumni 2013 reception/recognition will be on April 20, 2013 in the BCHS Auditorium starting at 5:00 pm. Please join us as we celebrate our honorees and give recognition for some very special scholarship recipients. For more information contact Jackie Nuckols at 270-651-6315.
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PROCLAMATIONS SIGNED FOR MARCH 8TH IN BARREN COUNTY
Judge Davie Greer Proclaims March 8th As Barren County Beta and Academic Team Days
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BCMS CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS
The BCMS cheerleading tryout dates are as follows:
Cheerleading Parent Meeting: Tuesday, April 23 @ 5:00
Tryout Clinic Dates: Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25, 3:30-5:00
Tryouts: Friday, April 26, 3:30-5:00
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RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS: STUDENTS VISIT BRAWA
Barren County Middle School students Sierra Chapman, Saige Nuckols, and Logan Toohey visited BRAWA during Random Acts of Kindness Week. Students are shown delivering their “Basket of Kindness” which was filled with items for our furry friends at the shelter. Kindness…pass it on!
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THANK YOU MONSANTO!
American Farmers Grow Communities Grants Awarded to Southern Barren FRC and North Eastern FRC
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DISTRICT SPELLING BEE
 The District KY Derby Spelling Bee was held Friday, February 15th, at the Barren County Cooperative Extension Service.
The 2013 Champion who has the opportunity to compete in the State KY Derby Spelling Bee in May is Micah Morgan of Barren County Middle School.
Madison High of Hiseville Elementary was runner-up.
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PRACTICE RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS
Barren County Middle School JR Guard Members share Random Acts of Kindness with Boys and Girls Club Members.
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DISTRICT SCIENCE FAIR AWARDS
Congratulations to our middle school district science fair winners!
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SPELLING BEE WINNER
Twenty four students competed in this year's annual school spelling bee.
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FEA DONATES BOOKS
FEA, Future Educators of America, visited Red Cross Elementary where they donated over 50 books from BCMS students. Students were given the opportunity to read aloud to a few classrooms to get a first hand experience of educating inside a classroom setting.
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BCMS ATTENDS STLP REGIONAL COMPETITION
Congratulations to several of our STLP students who competed at regional showcase at WKU. They will be attending the state competition in Lexington in the spring.
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A PARENT’S GUIDE TO SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY IN KENTUCKY
The KY Department of Education produced the following guide to help explain the state accountability system. Click here to learn more.
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EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING SCHOLARSHIP
A scholarship that would financially support an effort by a teacher, administrator or employee in pursuit of a project that would enhance student learning in Barren County. Deadline has been extended to November, 1st, 2012. Click here for application
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BETA "NATIONAL WINNERS"
Congratulations to our Jr. Beta members. Ryan Gaines placed 1st in woodworking. The club placed 3rd with their group talent performance of "Crusin' Across America". The club also received 3rd place for service. Way to go, Betas!!
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BARREN COUNTY NAMED 100 BEST COMMUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FOR 3RD TIME.
 Barren County, a third-time 100 Best winner, is focused on providing its youth with multiple pathways and opportunities to reach their full potential. click on link below to read the full article from americaspromise.org
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BARREN COUNTY HS YOUTH SPORTS SUMMER CLINIC INFORMATION
 For more information about BCHS summer sports camps please visit the Barren County High School website. Camps offered include baseball, basketball, volleyball and football. Updated as camps are made available.
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WEATHER INFORMATION
ALL schools will be released at the regular time Tuesday, January 15.
All Afterschool activities for elementary, middle and high schools have been CANCELLED!
BCHS VS Larue Basketball game is CANCELLED tonight.
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NEW APP PROVIDES INSTANT ACCESS TO EDUCATION INFORMATION
A new app for iPhones, iPads and iPods compiles content from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) to enhance communications on education-related matters across the state.
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DANCE TEAM WINS AWARDS
BCMS Dance Team recently competed at the Nexstar Dance Competition in Louisville, KY. They recieved one Gold, two High Gold, and three 1st place trophies. Team members include 1st row: Erin Walton, Sarah Lawson, Anne Claire Clemmons, Chloe Madison; 2nd row: Rylee Pattengale, Casey Lile, Savannah Furlong, Kayla Hurt, Kelby Burks (absent from picture - Paige Fisher)
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STATE JR. BETA RESULTS
 Barren County Schools Jr. Beta Participants Shine at State!
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EXPLORE TESTING
All 7th and 8th grade students will be Explore testing on Thursday, September 20th.
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NEW!!!! TRANSPORTATION NEWSLETTER
Click here for our new monthly feature, the Barren County Schools Transportation Department Newsletter!
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HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT LUNCH SURVEY
Please take a few seconds to answer our STLP Project survey about the 2010 Hunger-Free Kids Act and school lunches. CLICK Here
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BARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE GREAT AMERICAN SHAKE OUT
Earthquakes can happen at any time and can have disastrous and far-reaching effects. The 2013 Great Central U.S. Shakeout on February 7, 2013, provides a timely and relevant opportunity for us all to put this reminder into practice by execising what to do when an earthquake strikes.
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PARENT ACCESS TO INFINITE CAMPUS
You can now check your child's grade not only from the computer, but from other devices as well.
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VISIT OUR ELECTRONIC LIBRARY
Click here to visit Barren County Schools own eLibrary. Directions for use...
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BASEBALL & SOFTBALL SEASON TICKETS ON SALE
Baseball & Softball Season Tickets will be sold today(3/4/13) and Wednesday (3/6/13) at BCHS from 8 am- 3 pm and on Friday from 7:30-11:30.
Baseball and Softball regular season tickets - $35 each
Baseball and Softball chair back seats - $45 each
Grandparents will sign in at gate to get in free. If they want chair back seats, they wiill be $20 each.
Tickets will also be sold at the first couple of games.
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YORK NAMED DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR BARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS
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WALLACE NAMED NEW ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR BARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS
Superintendent Matthews announced Mr. Mark Wallace as Assistant Superintendent at press conference on Feb 1st.
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CAMP INVENTION 2013
Register now for Camp Invention 2013!
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OPEN ENROLLMENT JULY 10
Visit any Barren County School
to enroll for the 2012 - 2013 year.
July 10, 12 - 6 pm
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