Barren County School District

In honor of Black History Month, we recognize Murray Atkins Walls (1899 - 1993). Murray Atkins Walls was a pioneering civil rights leader who worked for five decades to help integrate Louisville’s Girl Scouts, public libraries, department stores, hotels, restaurants, and schools. She served the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana for over 20 years as a camp committee member, council board member, council vice president, volunteer trainer, and champion of civil rights. Source: https://kchr.ky.gov/Hall-of-Fame/Pages/Murray-Atkins-Walls.aspx #WeareBC #BlackHistoryMonth

It's official! The Trojanettes are the 15th District Champions! Congratulations to the players and coaches! #WeareBC

Congratulations to BCHS Teacher Logan Brooks on being selected as Diversity Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Brooks ensures that every student is valued, supported, and celebrated. She recognizes each student's unique strengths and provides opportunities for them to shine. #WeareBC

Don't miss your chance to be part of something great! Barren County Schools open enrollment is happening soon! Stop by the school of your choice to enroll and learn more about what makes Barren County Schools a wonderful choice for your family! #WeareBC

Red Cross students had the opportunity to learn about space through a traveling planetarium presentation. Experiences like these bring science to life and inspire our future engineers, astronauts, and astronomers! #WeareBC

ATTENTION 6TH GRADE PARENTS! Open field and tryouts for the BCMS GIRLS SOCCER TEAM are just around the corner. Students must have a current sports physical to participate. Contact Coach Little if you have questions or need more information. #WeareBC

Congratulations to Trojan Academy Teacher Alison Prichard for being named Literacy Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Prichard's commitment to helping students develop strong literacy skills will benefit them for a lifetime. #WeareBC

The March schedule for the Tiny Trojans Learning Bus is here, and we’re ready to boost those kindergarten readiness skills with fun, engaging activities. Join us as we explore, discover, and prepare for a bright future—one stop at a time. Mrs. Denise can't wait to work with your kiddos! #WeareBC

🌙 Healthy sleep is crucial for well-being. Stick to a sleep schedule, create a bedtime routine, and make your bedroom a sleep-friendly environment. What helps you sleep better? 🌙 #WellnessWednesday #95210 #WeareBC

Our Trojanette and Trojan basketball teams have fought hard and are headed to the district tournament finals! Trojanettes take the court Thursday at 6:00 PM. Trojans battle it out Friday at 6:00 PM. Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy! Come out and show your support as these athletes leave it all on the court. Good luck to our players and coaches—we’re behind you all the way!

A huge shoutout to our Trojanette basketball team for their hard-fought victory in the first round of the district tournament! Your dedication, teamwork, and determination are truly inspiring. You continue to make us proud! #WeareBC

The Barren County Healthcare Scholarship is NOW OPEN! The scholarship is available to 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 BCHS graduates working toward a healthcare-related degree. Applications are due by March 31st. Please help us spread the word! Click here to view the application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UAmomVjSE0ua-mHUn6yzqQU72iOJHCO2/view?usp=sharing

We are proud to announce that BCMS Art Teacher Sarah Vetter has been named the Visual & Performing Arts Teacher of the Year for Barren County Schools! Ms. Vetter's passion for the arts, her ability to inspire creativity, and her commitment to making the arts accessible for all students make her truly exceptional. #WeareBC

We are proud to announce that Eastern Teacher John Bradshaw has been named the Special Education Teacher of the Year for Barren County Schools! Mr. Bradshaw's commitment to his students makes an impact every day. He goes above and beyond to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where students can thrive! #WeareBC

In honor of Black History Month, we recognize Carl Brashear, the first African-American master diver in the US Navy. Brashear was born in Tonneyville, Kentucky, in 1931 to a sharecropper family and raised in Sonora, Kentucky. Against all odds--facing racism, adversity, and the loss of his leg--Brashear refused to let anything stand in his way. His life is a powerful lesson in perseverance. #WeareBC #BlackHistoryMonth

Join us on March 13th between 12 and 6 p.m. for open enrollment. Barren County Schools helps each child become life-ready by providing the tools, opportunities, and experiences they need to succeed. From our innovative programs to our engaging extracurricular activities to our dedicated staff, we can't wait to show you all we have to offer! #WeareBC #BeComeLifeReady #WhereOpportunityCreatesSuccess

This week, we’re celebrating the hard work, dedication, and leadership of Barren County FFA! From hands-on learning at CPC Field Day, to sharing agriculture with others on Farm to Café Day, to giving back by mulching around the greenhouse, our BCMS FFA members are making an impact! We’re proud of these future leaders in agriculture! Keep growing, learning, and leading! #FFAWeek #BCMSFFA #GrowingTheFuture #LeadLearnSucceed

Barren County School District is proud to recognize Amanda Wright, an outstanding business and marketing educator, as the High School Teacher of the Year! Her innovative teaching methods, commitment to student success, and ability to make real-world connections in the classroom have earned her this well-deserved honor. Congratulations, Ms. Wright! Your hard work and passion continue to shape the future of our students. #WeareBC

​Oliver Lewis (1856-1924), the African American jockey who rode the colt Aristides, won the first Kentucky Derby on May 17, 1875. His time of two minutes 37.75 seconds set an American record over the mile-and-a-half distance. Lewis was born in Fayette County, Kentucky, and he was 19 years old when he entered the inaugural Kentucky Derby. Source: https://kchr.ky.gov/Hall-of-Fame/Pages/Oliver-Lewis.aspx

The Tiny Trojans Bus will be at the Dollar Store located at 12789 Scottsville Road on Tuesday, February 25th! Be sure to spread the word to those who have children ages 1-5! #WeareBC