Barren County High School

Hi! My name is Kimberly Tuski, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to begin my journey at Barren County High School as an ECE teacher. I earned my bachelor’s degree from WGU and will be graduating in the spring with my master’s in Special Education from the University of the Cumberlands. I’m married to my wonderful husband, and we have twin daughters who definitely keep life interesting, along with our two cats! I truly look forward to making a positive impact in each student’s life and having a great year together!

Reminder BCHS Students and Families, join us for an Open House at BCHS on August 6th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This is a great time for students and parents to tour the building, find classes, and meet teachers. Open House is also an opportunity to meet with the bus garage, talk to nutrition services staff, learn about clubs, sign-up for Barren Beyond the Bell, pick up yearbooks and apply for parking passes. Remember to stop by the Trojan Store for all your Trojan gear.
Please note for students that have not picked up their schedule this will not be available during open house, student schedule pickup will be available on July 31, August 4, and 5, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Remember to stop by the Trojan Store for all your Trojan gear.

We are thrilled to share Barren County High School’s Advanced Placement results for the 2024-2025 academic year! Our students demonstrated remarkable performance, taking 496 AP exams with a 71% pass rate, resulting in 1052 earned college credit hours and scoring above the state averages in 11 courses. These results reflect the hard work and dedication of our students and teachers!

At BCHS both Advanced Placement and Dual Credit Courses provide educational opportunities that prepare students for college-level work and help reduce the time and cost of obtaining a degree while meeting individual goals for their future.

BCHS Students and Families, join us for an Open House at BCHS on August 6th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This is a great time for students and parents to tour the building, find classes, and meet teachers. Open House is also an opportunity to meet with the bus garage, talk to nutrition services staff, learn about clubs, sign-up for Barren Beyond the Bell, pick up yearbooks and apply for parking passes. Remember to stop by the Trojan Store for all your Trojan gear.
Please note for students that have not picked up their schedule this will not be available during open house, student schedule pickup will be available on July 31, August 4, and 5, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Remember to stop by the Trojan Store for all your Trojan gear.

“Hi! I’m Alex Richardson, the new Computer Science Instructor at Barren County ATC. I’m a Glasgow native and spent the past 6 years working as a software engineer. I studied Computer Systems Technology at SKYCTC and I’m passionate about helping students build the skills they need to succeed in today’s tech driven world.
Outside of school, I’m a dad to my daughter Evie and two dogs, Ripley and Dallas. I’m also into gaming and sports. Looking forward to a great year!”

Hey everybody, I’m Jackson Coots and will be the full time sub here at my alma mater Barren County. I studied Middle Grades Social Studies Education at WKU and am excited to get to work in my hometown again. I hope to see familiar and new faces this year while shaping the next generation of learners. Fight on!

Hello, my name is Tucker Kirkpatrick. I am excited to work at BCHS. I am a college graduate of the University of The Cumberlands. I am engaged to my fiancé, Ashley Gearlds. I love to coach basketball and play golf. I am looking forward to working with the wonderful staff and students at BCHS.

Hello I’m Tristann Burks, I’m thrilled to be teaching science at the Trojan Academy after completing my student teaching here at BCHS. I recently graduated from WKU through the SKyTeach program, and I’m excited to continue growing and giving back to this amazing community.

Hey everyone! I’m Justin Coop, and proud to call Barren County home! I am a WKU graduate with a degree in Social Studies. In my free time you can find me enjoying sports, working out at the gym, or fishing in the great outdoors! I completed my student teaching at BCHS with Mr. Browning last fall and served as our full time sub at the end of the school year last year.

Mr. David McKinney joins Barren County Schools as the new Band Director, bringing over 34 years of experience in music education. This is his 35th year in the profession and his first in Kentucky. A graduate of the University of Mississippi, Mr. McKinney has a rich performance background and an extensive teaching career that began in Mississippi and continued in Texas. He has held key teaching roles in Brookhaven, Meridian, and Collinsville, MS, before retiring and later returning to the classroom. Throughout his career, Mr. McKinney has been dedicated to student development, musical excellence, and community involvement. He looks forward to continuing that mission in Barren County.

Hi, my name is Mary Shervin. I am very excited to start here at Barren County as an English teacher. I’m from LaRue County and moved here 2 years ago when I got married. I have a 9-month old named Toby and plying with him is where you’ll usually see me if I’m not at work. I graduated with my BA in English Language and Literature and then have my MAT as an alt-cert and my MA in English Language Learning. The past two years I’ve been working with newcomers in Warren County, but I’m excited to start this new adventure.

I’m so excited to say that I am teaching history and an assistant coach of the volleyball team at BCHS! I am a recent graduate of WKU, and a Barren Alum. I can’t wait to make history in our classroom!

Barren County High School open enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is open! Ready to join us and explore our programs and opportunities! Click the link below to enroll today!
https://kycde1.infinitecampus.org/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-app-type

Hi my name is Angela Parson I am honored to join the Barren County High School family teaching ECE. Exciting things are happening in Barren County Schools, and I am thrilled to begin this new chapter in my life. Go Trojans! Welcome to BCHS! #WeareBC

My name is Corbin Murphy and I am so excited to come home and be a part of the BCHS family. I am a former student and athlete at Barren County. I just graduated from the University of Campbellsville where I received my Bachelors Degree in Health and PE P-12. I was also part of the football team at Campbellsville and am excited to have the opportunity to be an assistant football coach this year for the Trojans. I am grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to get started! Welcome to BCHS! #WeareBC

Kourtney will be joining our MSD classroom as an instructional assistant. Kourtney is a licensed hairdresser/cosmetologist and loves spending time with her family. Welcome to BCHS! #WeareBC

Hello Barren County High School…..I am excited to start a new venture as your Bookkeeper. I was in the first Freshman class at Barren County before we moved to Humble, Texas where I graduated high school. I graduated from WKU with a Bachelor’s in Business Management. I have worked in the business sector for many years. Last year, I worked for the school system as a Substitute Teacher and loved it. I look forward to my new position. My motto is to treat people the way I want to be treated. Welcome to BCHS! #WeareBC

Join us at Barren County High School on July 8th from 12:00 - 6:00 PM for open enrollment! Don’t miss out on an amazing opportunity to find your fit here at BCHS!

Congratulations to Matthew Estes of the Barren County FFA on being elected as the 2025-2026 Kentucky FFA State Vice President!

Honoring our heroes. BCHS JROTC Cadets had the honor of assisting in placing flags on graves for Memorial Day, showing respect and gratitude for those who served.