Bullitt County Public Schools

Principals are at the heart of every school, and this month we’re celebrating them in style during National Principals Month! 🏫 Throughout October, we’ll be featuring our principals here in BCPS, but first—here are some fun facts about principals you might not know (and yes, they’re backed by research!): 📚 Principals Shape Student Success: According to the Wallace Foundation, school leadership is second only to classroom instruction in its impact on student learning. 🚀 That’s right, principals help launch our students toward greatness! 🕒 Long Days, Big Impact: The average principal works about 60 hours a week, according to the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). They are true champions of commitment, often the first to arrive and the last to leave. 🏫 Master Multitaskers: Did you know that principals handle hundreds of decisions a day, from scheduling and budgeting to student issues? It’s like juggling, but with even more moving pieces! 🤹‍♀️ 🤝 Community Builders: Principals spend roughly 60% of their time building relationships with students, staff, and families, according to the School Leaders Network. They’re the glue that keeps everything (and everyone!) connected. ❤️ Stay tuned all month as we celebrate our amazing BCPS principals who go above and beyond every single day! 🎉 #MovingForward #BCPSServiceBefore Self #NationalPrincipalsMonth

🎉 Recently, we proudly unveiled 19 posters featuring our 2024 "Very Important Partners", who serve as role models for their peers and proudly stand for a drug-free lifestyle! We’re so proud of these students for setting a great example and making a difference! 💪✨ #MovingForward

🚨 BCPS Calendar Update 🚨 Due to the State Board of Elections' decision to allow the use of our schools as early voting sites, all BCPS schools will be closed on October 31st and November 1st for the safety and security of our students and staff. Unfortunately, NTI (Non-Traditional Instruction) cannot be used for these days, as state law only allows NTI in very specific, limited situations. Due to this, we will have to make up these days in our calendar. Check out the graphic here for details on how this year’s school calendar has changed. We appreciate your understanding as we work through these adjustments. #MovingForward

👏 We’re thrilled to spotlight our THRIVE Academy teachers! At a recent event, these first-year educators dove into professional learning around master teacher competencies, began documenting their growth, and explored engaging tech tools from our District Digital Learning Coaches to enhance classroom learning. Plus, they received invaluable insights on student support and relationship-building from Stephanie Warner, our Safe Schools and Mental Health District Support Coach. We’re proud of their commitment to #MovingForward and creating impactful learning experiences for their students! 💡📚

In this week's “Beyond the Bell” Dr. Bacon helps us get to know Carla Wilson, Principal at Freedom Elementary School! Check it out here: https://youtu.be/kryoobfckIs #MovingForward #BCPSBeyondtheBell

🌟 Celebrating Our Attendance Clerks 🌟 It's Attendance Awareness Month, and as we close out the month, we want to give a huge shoutout to our incredible attendance clerks in BCPS! 🎉 These dedicated team members play a vital role in ensuring our students are present and engaged every day. According to Attendance Works, students who attend school regularly are 50% more likely to graduate on time. 🎓 Every day matters, and our attendance clerks work tirelessly to support students and families in making it to class. Thank you to this amazing team for their dedication to keeping students on track and moving forward! 🙌 #MovingForward #AttendanceMatters

🌟 Student Spotlight: Kileigh from the ATC! 🌟 We are proud to celebrate Kileigh for her outstanding dedication and drive in the classroom! 🎉 Her eagerness to learn, stay on task, and consistently push herself sets her apart as a true standout. Always self-motivated and focused, Kileigh embodies what it means to be a self-directed navigator. Keep up the incredible work, Kileigh! 📚✨ #MovingForward #BCPSSelfDirectedNavigator

🌟 Celebrating Our Attendance Clerks 🌟 It's Attendance Awareness Month, and as we close out the month, we want to give a huge shoutout to our incredible attendance clerks in BCPS! 🎉 These dedicated team members play a vital role in ensuring our students are present and engaged every day. According to Attendance Works, students who attend school regularly are 50% more likely to graduate on time. 🎓 Every day matters, and our attendance clerks work tirelessly to support students and families in making it to class. Thank you to this amazing team for their dedication to keeping students on track and moving forward! 🙌 #MovingForward #AttendanceMatters

🌟 Celebrating Our Attendance Clerks 🌟 It's Attendance Awareness Month, and as we close out the month, we want to give a huge shoutout to our incredible attendance clerks in BCPS! 🎉 These dedicated team members play a vital role in ensuring our students are present and engaged every day. According to Attendance Works, students who attend school regularly are 50% more likely to graduate on time. 🎓 Every day matters, and our attendance clerks work tirelessly to support students and families in making it to class. Thank you to this amazing team for their dedication to keeping students on track and moving forward! 🙌 #MovingForward #AttendanceMatters

🌟 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

🍴🔬 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'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

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

🌟 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

🏆 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

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

🌟 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