Congratulations to our very own Bo Lockwood, who recently broke the Kentucky elementary school state long jump record by nearly a foot!
Bo competed at the KTCCCA Elementary School State Championship over the weekend with his team, the Kentucky Golden Eagles, while representing Berea Community Elementary. He broke the state long jump record, earned First Team All-State honors, placed 6th in the 200m (29.87), and finished 8th in the 100m (14.09).
What an incredible example of the amazing athletic achievements of our Pirates over summer break. We couldn't be more proud to have students like Bo representing Berea. Congratulations, Bo!
Bo competed at the KTCCCA Elementary School State Championship over the weekend with his team, the Kentucky Golden Eagles, while representing Berea Community Elementary. He broke the state long jump record, earned First Team All-State honors, placed 6th in the 200m (29.87), and finished 8th in the 100m (14.09).
What an incredible example of the amazing athletic achievements of our Pirates over summer break. We couldn't be more proud to have students like Bo representing Berea. Congratulations, Bo!
Today, we’re sharing a look back at our wonderful Preschool Spring Program from last month!
Our little Pirates never fail to amaze us with their energy, personalities, and confidence. If this is the next generation of Pirates, we’re definitely in good hands!
A special thank-you goes to Preschool Lead Teacher Ms. Karen Galloway and our entire Preschool staff for attention and care they poured into these students all year long.
Our little Pirates never fail to amaze us with their energy, personalities, and confidence. If this is the next generation of Pirates, we’re definitely in good hands!
A special thank-you goes to Preschool Lead Teacher Ms. Karen Galloway and our entire Preschool staff for attention and care they poured into these students all year long.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
On Friday, this year’s senior class walked the stage and accepted their diplomas at Phelps Stokes, surrounded by their families, classmates, and rows of proud BCS teachers and staff, many of them holding back tears as they watched these students step into the next chapter of their lives.
There’s nothing quite like watching a class grow over the years. As our teachers know, it is incredible to see these students blossom into such capable and inspiring young adults. They are scholars, athletes, friends, advocates, and leaders, but most of all, they are Pirates.
We can’t wait to see all that each and every one of them will accomplish.
Congratulations, graduates! Now go out and do amazing things, and don’t forget to come back and visit. Once a Pirate, always a Pirate!
On Friday, this year’s senior class walked the stage and accepted their diplomas at Phelps Stokes, surrounded by their families, classmates, and rows of proud BCS teachers and staff, many of them holding back tears as they watched these students step into the next chapter of their lives.
There’s nothing quite like watching a class grow over the years. As our teachers know, it is incredible to see these students blossom into such capable and inspiring young adults. They are scholars, athletes, friends, advocates, and leaders, but most of all, they are Pirates.
We can’t wait to see all that each and every one of them will accomplish.
Congratulations, graduates! Now go out and do amazing things, and don’t forget to come back and visit. Once a Pirate, always a Pirate!
Berea Pirates Soccer June Practice Schedules Are Here! ⚽️
With spring sports wrapping up, it’s time to get ready for soccer season! Coach Partin will hold a team meeting on May 28th to officially kick off the summer and begin preparations for an exciting season ahead.
We’re looking forward to getting back on the field. Check out the June practice schedules and make plans to be there, let’s get ready for a great season, Pirates! 🏴☠️
With spring sports wrapping up, it’s time to get ready for soccer season! Coach Partin will hold a team meeting on May 28th to officially kick off the summer and begin preparations for an exciting season ahead.
We’re looking forward to getting back on the field. Check out the June practice schedules and make plans to be there, let’s get ready for a great season, Pirates! 🏴☠️
Congratulations to our 8th graders for finishing the year strong and taking their first steps toward high school!
Earlier this week, we held our 8th Grade Completion Ceremony in Singleton Gym, where families and friends gathered to celebrate this special class of Pirates, not only for everything they’ve accomplished this year, but throughout their entire BCMS journey.
These students deserve all the praise we can give. They consistently amaze us with their hard work, creativity, and dedication to their school, and we can’t wait to welcome them to high school next year.
We’d also like to give a huge shoutout to our incredible middle school staff for their commitment to these students over the years. We couldn’t be more proud of our BCMS team.
Congratulations 8th graders!
Earlier this week, we held our 8th Grade Completion Ceremony in Singleton Gym, where families and friends gathered to celebrate this special class of Pirates, not only for everything they’ve accomplished this year, but throughout their entire BCMS journey.
These students deserve all the praise we can give. They consistently amaze us with their hard work, creativity, and dedication to their school, and we can’t wait to welcome them to high school next year.
We’d also like to give a huge shoutout to our incredible middle school staff for their commitment to these students over the years. We couldn’t be more proud of our BCMS team.
Congratulations 8th graders!
Some highlights from one of our favorite end-of-year traditions, the Junior/Senior Water War!
Every year, after running through the hallways one last time while being cheered on by students and teachers, the senior class rushes into the student parking lot only to be ambushed by the juniors, armed with water balloons and shaving cream, lots of shaving cream.
Last year, this class of seniors were the ones doing the ambushing, but this year it was their turn to face the class of '27. Safe to say, no one left without a face full of shaving cream!
Our student parking lot has been home to this tradition for more than 20 years, and it’s always one of our favorite highlights of the last day of school. What a great send-off!
Every year, after running through the hallways one last time while being cheered on by students and teachers, the senior class rushes into the student parking lot only to be ambushed by the juniors, armed with water balloons and shaving cream, lots of shaving cream.
Last year, this class of seniors were the ones doing the ambushing, but this year it was their turn to face the class of '27. Safe to say, no one left without a face full of shaving cream!
Our student parking lot has been home to this tradition for more than 20 years, and it’s always one of our favorite highlights of the last day of school. What a great send-off!
Today, our senior class had their final day at Berea Community School. Between donning their caps and gowns for their senior walk around the building and enjoying their senior breakfast and superlatives at Berea Baptist Church, this group of Pirates spent the day reminiscing about their time at Berea and appreciating special moments together before their big day on Friday.
These students have grown up in this school. Many have spent the last 13 years walking the same round hallways and eating lunch at the same cafeteria tables. For many, this school has become a second home, and its teachers and staff, a second family. Saying goodbye to a place that holds so many memories can be overwhelming, and not just for the students. Over the years, our teachers and staff have watched these students grow into who they are today, helping guide them through many important stages of life. And we know every teacher would agree that we could not be more proud of the capable young adults these students have become.
These hallways, cafeteria tables, and most of all, the faculty and staff, won’t ever forget the impact this class has made over the years. We’ll always be here to remind you of all the good memories the next time you come back to visit. Once a Pirate, always a Pirate.
And to all our other students, we hope you had a fantastic end to the school year! We’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished since August, and we look forward to hearing about all your summer adventures in class next year.
Now, let’s get ready for an explosive finale! We can’t wait to see these students walk across the stage Friday evening. Our graduation ceremony will be livestreamed on the official district YouTube channel, and we hope you’ll tune in!
These students have grown up in this school. Many have spent the last 13 years walking the same round hallways and eating lunch at the same cafeteria tables. For many, this school has become a second home, and its teachers and staff, a second family. Saying goodbye to a place that holds so many memories can be overwhelming, and not just for the students. Over the years, our teachers and staff have watched these students grow into who they are today, helping guide them through many important stages of life. And we know every teacher would agree that we could not be more proud of the capable young adults these students have become.
These hallways, cafeteria tables, and most of all, the faculty and staff, won’t ever forget the impact this class has made over the years. We’ll always be here to remind you of all the good memories the next time you come back to visit. Once a Pirate, always a Pirate.
And to all our other students, we hope you had a fantastic end to the school year! We’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished since August, and we look forward to hearing about all your summer adventures in class next year.
Now, let’s get ready for an explosive finale! We can’t wait to see these students walk across the stage Friday evening. Our graduation ceremony will be livestreamed on the official district YouTube channel, and we hope you’ll tune in!
Congratulations to our outstanding 5th grade class for finishing the year strong and taking their final steps before starting middle school!
Yesterday evening, following our Kindergarten Celebration event, Conkin gym was once again filled with proud friends and family members who gathered to cheer on our 5th graders as they crossed the finish line and completed elementary school.
It’s always emotional to see students’ BCES journeys come to a close at the end of the year, but next year they won’t be far away! Our elementary staff will just have to remember to visit them right across the hall as they begin their 6th grade year at BCMS.
We’d like to send a huge thank-you to our entire 5th grade and elementary staff for everything they invest in these students every single day. We couldn’t do it without such an incredible team, and our students feel that support throughout the entire year.
Congratulations, 5th Graders!
Congratulations to our 6th & 7th grade award winners!
Yesterday afternoon, we held our 6th and 7th grade completion ceremony in Singleton Gym to celebrate another successful year of hard work and achievement in our middle school.
We’d like to give a huge shoutout to our ever-dedicated middle school staff for their commitment to our students and our school throughout the 2025–2026 school year. We couldn’t be more proud of our BCMS team.
Congratulations, middle school!
Yesterday evening, our Kindergarten Pirates celebrated the end of a successful school year with a performance for their families and teachers in Conkin Gym!
It’s always so rewarding to see how far these students have come over the course of the year, and we couldn’t be more proud to see them moving on to 1st grade.
We’d like to thank all of our Kindergarten teachers and staff for looking after our students, encouraging their growth, and teaching them valuable skills and habits that will follow them for the rest of their lives. They’re here for our students every single day, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their hard work. We know the students feel the same way!
Congratulations Kindergarten!
It’s always so rewarding to see how far these students have come over the course of the year, and we couldn’t be more proud to see them moving on to 1st grade.
We’d like to thank all of our Kindergarten teachers and staff for looking after our students, encouraging their growth, and teaching them valuable skills and habits that will follow them for the rest of their lives. They’re here for our students every single day, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their hard work. We know the students feel the same way!
Congratulations Kindergarten!
Berea Athletics schedule for the week of May 18 - 23. Good luck to ALL of our teams and coaches this week as they battle to advance in postseason play. Go PIRATES!!
- Berea HS will host the 44th District Softball and Baseball Tournaments this week at Berea College. 1st round games for Baseball will be Monday May 18, 1st round games for Softball will be Tuesday May 19 and the Finals will be Wednesday May 20. Admission will be $7.00 at the gate, children under 5 free, no school/coach/administrator passes will be allowed for Districts.
- Berea Track Team will compete in the KHSAA State Meet this week at the University of Kentucky. The meet will start on Thursday May 21 and run through May 23. The following students will participate; Jordan Bailey, Gio Ball, Lucas Marshall, Justice Pietro, Rose Ramsay and Eli Richardson.
- Berea HS will host the 44th District Softball and Baseball Tournaments this week at Berea College. 1st round games for Baseball will be Monday May 18, 1st round games for Softball will be Tuesday May 19 and the Finals will be Wednesday May 20. Admission will be $7.00 at the gate, children under 5 free, no school/coach/administrator passes will be allowed for Districts.
- Berea Track Team will compete in the KHSAA State Meet this week at the University of Kentucky. The meet will start on Thursday May 21 and run through May 23. The following students will participate; Jordan Bailey, Gio Ball, Lucas Marshall, Justice Pietro, Rose Ramsay and Eli Richardson.
Preschool Screenings on May 26th! 📚
Give your child a strong start with Preschool at Berea Community, where young learners grow academically, socially, and emotionally in a supportive environment.
Preschool at BCS means:
-Early Intervention
-Free Meals
-Bus Transportation for In-District Families
-Social and Emotional Development
-Strong Foundation for Academic Success
-Children must be 3 or 4 to be eligible for screening
Contact us now at kaitlyn.wagovich@berea.kyschools.us to schedule your child's screening for the upcoming school year.
We look forward to welcoming your family to our school community!
Give your child a strong start with Preschool at Berea Community, where young learners grow academically, socially, and emotionally in a supportive environment.
Preschool at BCS means:
-Early Intervention
-Free Meals
-Bus Transportation for In-District Families
-Social and Emotional Development
-Strong Foundation for Academic Success
-Children must be 3 or 4 to be eligible for screening
Contact us now at kaitlyn.wagovich@berea.kyschools.us to schedule your child's screening for the upcoming school year.
We look forward to welcoming your family to our school community!
Good times all around at today’s BCES Field Day!
Throughout the day, our front lawn was filled with laughter and games as our elementary Pirates enjoyed some fun in the sun. Field Day is always a special tradition, signaling the end of the school year and giving students and teachers an opportunity to enjoy time together before summer break.
We'd like to give a special shoutout to BCHS Alumni Vicki Spivey, owner of 859 Party Rentals, who provided all of the inflatables & yard games for a great price, as well as the BCES Pirate PTO, who covered the cost of everything for field day. We love our community partners!
We had a blast watching our students run around the front lawn today, and we’re excited to carry that energy into our final days of school next week. Let’s finish strong, Pirates!
Today, as their seasons come to a close, we'd like to take a moment to recognize the outstanding seniors on our high school baseball and softball teams. Congratulations to Nathan Prophitt, Brandon Eversole, Azzaria Cassetta, Kadee Stepp, Addison Shouse, and Cora Reed.
This group has shown exceptional commitment, work ethic, and skill throughout their entire high school careers. Whether on the field or in the classroom, their hard work has paid off, and we'll miss seeing them every day in our hallways.
We can't wait to see what these exceptional students go on to achieve after graduation, and we couldn't be more proud to call them Pirates!
We would also like to congratulate 8th graders Mariah Smith and Camden King, who were recognized at our softball senior night for playing with the high school team this season. Congratulations to them as well!
Let's go, Pirates!
This group has shown exceptional commitment, work ethic, and skill throughout their entire high school careers. Whether on the field or in the classroom, their hard work has paid off, and we'll miss seeing them every day in our hallways.
We can't wait to see what these exceptional students go on to achieve after graduation, and we couldn't be more proud to call them Pirates!
We would also like to congratulate 8th graders Mariah Smith and Camden King, who were recognized at our softball senior night for playing with the high school team this season. Congratulations to them as well!
Let's go, Pirates!
This month's Board of Education Meeting will take place on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 7 PM, in Kennedy Theater.
Middle School JAG held its Competency Completion & Pathway Declaration Ceremony this morning, to celebrate an amazing year for middle school JAG, and celebrate the rising freshman as they declared their chosen high school career pathway.
Each student chose a pathway based on their interests and skill sets, which will guide their high school coursework toward their future careers and prepare them for life after graduation. Whether it was engineering, culinary arts, media arts, fire science, or another field, every student was excited to announce their pathway and begin working toward their goals.
Congratulations to these exceptional students for completing our middle school JAG program. And let’s not forget Ms. McHenry, whose continued investment in these students has strengthened their confidence, capability, and character immeasurably.
Each student chose a pathway based on their interests and skill sets, which will guide their high school coursework toward their future careers and prepare them for life after graduation. Whether it was engineering, culinary arts, media arts, fire science, or another field, every student was excited to announce their pathway and begin working toward their goals.
Congratulations to these exceptional students for completing our middle school JAG program. And let’s not forget Ms. McHenry, whose continued investment in these students has strengthened their confidence, capability, and character immeasurably.
This week, Ms. Caudill’s Culinary class competed in a Chopped-style cooking challenge, leaving only one winning team standing.
Each day, teams of students were tasked with creating a dish from a limited selection of ingredients under a strict time limit to see who could create the tastiest meal. Judges lined up to sample each dish and deliver the crushing blow to the team that didn’t quite make the cut.
As the teams were whittled down, only two fierce competitors remained this morning on the final day of the tournament. Each team made a delicious dessert, but at the mercy of the judges, “The Bakers” ended up taking home the gold medal.
Give it up for Ms. Caudill for implementing such fun and engaging activities in the classroom. We’re proud to have teachers like her getting students on their feet, applying their skills, and overcoming challenges and obstacles. Throughout the week, students had a blast experimenting with different techniques and approaches and applying those lessons to real dishes with real stakes.
Congratulations to our winning team, and to the entire class for putting your cooking skills to the test.
What a great way to wrap up the year. Good work, chefs!
Each day, teams of students were tasked with creating a dish from a limited selection of ingredients under a strict time limit to see who could create the tastiest meal. Judges lined up to sample each dish and deliver the crushing blow to the team that didn’t quite make the cut.
As the teams were whittled down, only two fierce competitors remained this morning on the final day of the tournament. Each team made a delicious dessert, but at the mercy of the judges, “The Bakers” ended up taking home the gold medal.
Give it up for Ms. Caudill for implementing such fun and engaging activities in the classroom. We’re proud to have teachers like her getting students on their feet, applying their skills, and overcoming challenges and obstacles. Throughout the week, students had a blast experimenting with different techniques and approaches and applying those lessons to real dishes with real stakes.
Congratulations to our winning team, and to the entire class for putting your cooking skills to the test.
What a great way to wrap up the year. Good work, chefs!
Last night, students, teachers, families, and community members gathered in Singleton Gym for our Senior Awards Ceremony. Between bites of cake and cookies, speakers took to the podium to present members of our senior class with several prestigious scholarships and awards, along with words of wisdom for life after graduation.
We’d like to congratulate our many award winners and recognize the incredible talent and excellent character displayed by the Class of 2026. Throughout their time at BCS, these students have consistently shown exceptional care, dedication, and hard work inside and outside the classroom, and we couldn’t be more proud to celebrate them before they walk across the stage next Friday. They’ve earned it.
Let’s all give a hand for our outstanding seniors!
We’d like to congratulate our many award winners and recognize the incredible talent and excellent character displayed by the Class of 2026. Throughout their time at BCS, these students have consistently shown exceptional care, dedication, and hard work inside and outside the classroom, and we couldn’t be more proud to celebrate them before they walk across the stage next Friday. They’ve earned it.
Let’s all give a hand for our outstanding seniors!
Today we'd like to shine a spotlight on our BCHS Tennis Team!
These students always show their best, on and off the court. Two members of the team, Kairei Santiago and Travis Harris recently celebrated their senior night, and we wish them the best as they take their next steps post-graduation. We're proud to have this team representing Berea.
Give it up for these student athletes!
These students always show their best, on and off the court. Two members of the team, Kairei Santiago and Travis Harris recently celebrated their senior night, and we wish them the best as they take their next steps post-graduation. We're proud to have this team representing Berea.
Give it up for these student athletes!
End-of-Year Events Are Here! 🎉
The final stretch of the school year is packed with exciting activities, celebrations, and special moments! To help keep everything organized, here’s a quick guide to all of our upcoming end-of-year events.
We’re incredibly proud of our students and staff for their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments throughout the year, and we can’t wait to celebrate together in these last days of school.
Let’s finish strong, Pirates! 🏴☠️
The final stretch of the school year is packed with exciting activities, celebrations, and special moments! To help keep everything organized, here’s a quick guide to all of our upcoming end-of-year events.
We’re incredibly proud of our students and staff for their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments throughout the year, and we can’t wait to celebrate together in these last days of school.
Let’s finish strong, Pirates! 🏴☠️
