Our 24-25 BCPS District Calendar is officially approved! Check out the overview here and for the complete calendar, visit this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PFA3Tq2c2_oq6juST-B8EyPp_FyTqVUB?usp=drive_link #MovingForward
In this week's “Beyond the Bell” Dr. Bacon helps us get to know Elvis, a 5th grade student from Cedar Grove Elementary! Check it out here: https://youtu.be/dNARWIirutI #MovingForward #BCPSBeyondtheBell
We've said it before and we'll say it again: Get yourself a superintendent that believes in the power of visiting classrooms! Check out these shots of students and staff in action at Cedar Grove Elementary! #MovingForward
Our "State of State Funding in KY" Series continues this afternoon with part 4, where Dr. Bacon talks about the two main "asks" we have for our legislature during the upcoming session in January! https://www.smore.com/zf9en
This week's Staff Spotlight features Mr. Norris Cobb, a district employee, who is proactive with his own time as he ensures our students have safe experiences on our BCPS buses. #MovingForward #BCPSStudentsMatterMost
Earlier this week, Rep Emily Callaway was onsite with us here in BCPS as she toured OMES. While there, she was able to get a small glimpse into the amazing things our students and staff accomplish every day. (And she got to go down the slide -- a win-win!) #MovingForward
This week's spotlight, Grayson N. from Bernheim Middle School, works toward becoming a Mastery Learner every day in the classroom & uplifts his peers to do the same. #MovingForward #BCPSMasteryLearner
This week, we're continuing our series about the funding crisis for public education in KY. Check out part 3 in "The State of State Funding" Series where Dr. Bacon talks about salaries and information related to funding law in KY! https://www.smore.com/n0zhj
Please help us welcome Ms. Freda Holderman to her new role as Accounting Supervisor for the Department of Finance! #MovingForward
In this week's “Beyond the Bell” Dr. Bacon helps us get to know Mr. Robert Dickson, Aviation Instructor at our Area Technology Center! Check it out here: https://youtu.be/erydzc56JA0 #MovingForward #BCPSBeyondtheBell
Computer Science Education Week focuses on preparing students for the future of technology with the use of computer science, an essential skill in the modern job market. Read why a few of our staff members love teaching Computer Science! #MovingForward #BCPSMasteryLearner
Please help us welcome Ms. Leslie Weihe to her new role as Principal of Mt. Washington Elementary! #MovingForward
December is Learn a Foreign Language Month, highlighting the importance & benefits of learning a new language. Featured below are a few of our staff members who answered the question, "What makes your job worthwhile as a Foreign Language educator?" #MovingForward #FutureFocused
As you heard Tuesday, Public Education in KY is in a funding crisis. Check out part 2 of "The State of State Funding" Series where Dr. Bacon highlights the many funding gaps we are currently facing in KY! https://www.smore.com/b3neg
This week's Staff Spotlight features Ms. Meagan Larson from North Bullitt High School, who goes above & beyond to create innovative learning opportunities for her students. #MovingForward #BCPSStudentsMatterMost
Thank you to all of our incredible students and staff that helped organize our district's Red Ribbon and Safe Schools Ceremony! Congratulations to all of our students that were recognized and to those that were named district-level winners! #MovingForward #BCPSStudentsMatterMost
This week's spotlight, Danielle D. from North Bullitt High School, showcases what it means to be a Community Contributor as she makes an impact on the Hebron Middle School Cheerleaders. #MovingForward #BCPSCommunityContributor
In these next two video clips, Dr. Bacon provides some important background information around "buying power" and how dollars today compare to their purchasing power in years past. State funding amounts have fallen consistently over the last 15 years. In order to get public education in Kentucky back on track, we must advocate for the legislature to provide additional funding to our schools!
Buying Power: https://youtu.be/FF6m123-PdU
Getting "Back-on-Track": https://youtu.be/v35c0c6kVv8
We are in a funding crisis here in Kentucky! The lack of state funding to local school districts is causing critical problems in public education throughout our state. In the video below, you'll hear a brief introduction from Dr. Bacon regarding the current status of public education here in the Commonwealth as well as some simple things you can do to help address this critical issue. https://youtu.be/_2_0eKlPXgM
Thank you to all our BCPS volunteers that practice our #ServiceBeforeSelf Core Value. These individuals donate their time & energy to creating unique opportunities that lift student educational experiences to a new level. You make BCPS better! #MovingForward
