Due to winter weather, Berea Community Schools will be closed on Friday, Dec. 12.
Tomorrow will be our second NTI Day.
Students should complete their NTI assignments from home, and teachers will be available throughout the day to provide support as needed. For questions or updates, students and families can check Google Classroom or Class Dojo, or reach out directly to their teachers.
Stay warm and safe, Pirates! ☃️
Kennedy Theater was packed on Tuesday night as excited families, alumni, and staff gathered to enjoy our Middle and High School Winter Choir performances.
From Fleet Foxes and Frozen II selections to timeless seasonal classics, our singers showcased an impressive range of material, with some standout solos that absolutely blew us away.
A huge round of applause for Mrs. Barnhill and all of her choir students, who continue to inspire us year after year. The strength and impact of this program is unmistakable to students past and present, who carry their love of choir with them far beyond the halls of our school. As a touching way to close out the night, Mrs. Barnhill invited alumni choir members in attendance to join the group on stage for their annual performance of Carol of the Bells, a truly full-circle experience, and a symbol of this program's legacy in our community.
The winter concert is a special tradition, one that brings our community together to celebrate the creativity, hard work, and growth our students have shown throughout the fall semester, we look forward to it every year. We couldn’t be more proud of these talented singers, and we can’t wait to see what they have in store for us this spring!
Our bands brought the house down at this year’s Winter Concert! 🎺🎶
On Tuesday evening, students, staff, alumni, and community members filled Singleton Gym for a warm night of music and community, watching the outstanding performances from our 6th Grade, 7th & 8th Grade, and High School bands.
Directed by Mr. Barnhill, our musicians delivered a fantastic program featuring classic winter standards alongside bold, contemporary pieces, and the crowd loved every minute.
Many of these students from our 6th Grade band had never picked up an instrument before Mr. Barnhill's class began in August. In just a few short months, they learned the fundamentals and confidently wowed the crowd with a number of recognizable tunes. There's nothing quite like the aptitude of a Pirate!
For one lively section, seniors Felix Reyes and Cassi Wright jumped on electric guitar and bass, adding a splash of rock & roll to the evening. And as the band wrapped up the concert with the beloved annual performance of Sleigh Ride, Mr. Barnhill invited the youngest audience members to step up to the podium and conduct the band themselves. Looks like we might have some young conductors in our future!
The winter concert is a special tradition, one that brings our community together to celebrate the creativity, hard work, and growth our students have shown throughout the fall semester, we look forward to it every year. We couldn’t be more proud of these talented musicians, and we can’t wait to see what they have in store for us this spring!
Our BCHS Academic Team completed their league season last Saturday at the Lake Cumberland Academic League, and our Pirates showed out!
🏅 Rose Ramsay - 2nd place in Arts & Humanities Assessment (JV)
🔬 Elliot Windland – 5th place in Science Assessment (JV)
⭐ JV Team MVP - Gage McClees
⭐ Varsity Team MVP - Brayden Morris
🌟 All-League Team Selection - Elaina Kirby (her first selection!)
Give it up for these increadible Pirates on the buzzer, showing everyone what Berea is made of.
The team will be back in action on Saturday at the inaugural Capital Academic Tournament (CAT) at Frankfort Christian Academy. Let's cheer them on!
We want to send a HUGE thank you to some amazing community partners for donating gift certificates and prizes to our Middle School and High School faculty, staff, and students this year:
Raising Cane’s – Richmond, KY
Texas Roadhouse – Richmond, KY
Domino’s – Berea, KY
Our MS/HS Culture Committee has worked closely with these local businesses to make this possible, helping us bring more recognition, celebrations, and positive moments to our schools.
These prizes will be used throughout the school year for award ceremonies, student recognition, and special staff shout-outs.
Thank you for investing in our kids, our staff, and our school community — we appreciate you! 💙🐻📚
Today, our High School and Middle School Choirs took over Kennedy Theater to rehearse for tomorrow night’s performances! If you listened closely, you could hear their voices filling the halls with holiday cheer. We're all very excited to sit back and watch the show, and we hope you're planning to join us!
Event Schedule:
MS/HS Choir – 6:00 PM | High School Theatre
Middle School Band – 7:00 PM | Singleton Gym
High School Band – 7:45 PM | Singleton Gym
Can’t make it in person? Don’t worry! The concert will be live-streamed on our official YouTube channel so everyone can enjoy the incredible work of these talented Pirates!
There were smiles all around as students took in the show and learned more about the excitement of live theatre. A huge thank-you to the incredible cast, crew, and staff at Lexington Children’s Theatre for making live theatre accessible and for giving our students such a memorable experience, they absolutely loved it!
Four swimmers represented Berea at the Whitley County Classic this Saturday at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, KY. Three of our athletes competed in five events, and out of eight teams, Berea earned an impressive 4th place!
3 senior swimmers were recognized: Michael Winkler, Travis Harris, and Lucas Marshall.
What a great group! So respectful and such hard workers. We're proud to have these Pirates representing Berea Community.
Over the weekend, our Middle School Academic Team won 1st place overall, and 2nd place in quick recall at the 6th Grade Showcase, earning them the title of 2025 Grand Champions!
We're proud to have such an outstanding group representing our Middle School with their exceptional knowledge, sharp thinking, and dedication to their team. These students remind us every day what it means to be a Pirate, so let's all celebrate them by wishing them a big congratulations on this accomplishment.
Way to represent, BCMS! 🏴☠️
Join us in wishing a huge congratulations to Austin King, who placed as 1st in High Schools boys and was the Top Overall Male Archer with an impressive score of 288 at this weekend’s Kingston Winter Classic!
What an outstanding accomplishment, way to go, Austin! Proud to be a Pirate! 🏴☠️
- Austin King placed 1st in HS boys and was the Top Overall Male archer with a score of 288 this weekend at the Kingston Winter Classic.
- Berea Swim team placed 4th out of 8 teams at the Whitley County Classic at the University of Cumberlands. 7th Grader Graham Ramsey was awarded the Bronze (3rd) - 200 freestyle, 7th - in the 100 freestyle. Senior Travis Harris won Bronze (3rd) - 50 freestyle out of 17 swimmers
and placed 6th in the 100 freestyle. Senior Michael Winkler was 4th in the 200 freestyle.
- Congratulations to our MS Volleyball team as they swept all 3 games against Danville Christian last week.
- Also, Congratulations to our HS Boys Basketball team as they picked up their first win of the season on Saturday against Eminence.
Over her twelve years at Berea, Cerra has made a truly lasting impact on our school with her creativity, leadership, and uplifting personality.
One of Cerra's favorite teachers has been Mrs. Barnhill, who she says has always been there for her throughout her seven years in choir, helping her grow both vocally and personally.
Cerra’s favorite memories here include unforgettable theatre cast parties, and after graduation, she plans to pursue nursing school with the goal of becoming a nurse practitioner.
Let’s show Cerra some love!
We can’t wait to see all the amazing things she’ll accomplish next! 🎓
We'd like to extend our biggest congratulations to Senior Baseball player, Nathan Prophitt, who officially signed his letter of intent today to continue his baseball career at Union Commonwealth University.
We're so proud to have Prophitt representing Berea on the field in Barbourville, we can't wait to see everything he goes on to accomplish. Join us in wishing him the very best as he takes this exciting step towards his future! ⚾
Don't forget to join us on Dec. 9th for an evening filled with beautiful music, holiday cheer, and plenty of Pirate Pride!
You’ll enjoy performances from our Middle School and High School Choirs and Bands, plus a special student art gallery on display in the gym. It's shaping up to be a night to remember!
Event Schedule:
MS/HS Choir – 6:00 PM | High School Theatre
Middle School Band – 7:00 PM | Singleton Gym
High School Band – 7:45 PM | Singleton Gym
We can't wait to see you there! ❄️
The Operations Team hosted a lively Lunch Wrapping Party today, bringing Berea Community staff, Berea College partners, and volunteers together to fellowship, laugh, and wrap presents for our kids. The room was bright with holiday joy, teamwork, and the shared belief that students thrive when a community wraps around them in every way possible.
This partnership shows the power of:
- Putting students first in all we do
- Building trust through transparency and collaboration
- Listening to families and meeting their needs with dignity
- Creating a community where every child feels seen, valued, and supported
We are deeply grateful for our friends at Berea College, our staff, and everyone who helped make today special. When community pride, compassion, and purpose come together, amazing things happen for kids.
Berea Community is stronger because of the people who choose to show up for our students not just during the holidays but all year long.
Here’s to continuing the work, lifting each other up, and ensuring every student knows they are loved and celebrated this Christmas season.
All Berea Community students, Pre-K through 12th grade, will receive free admission to every High School Boys and Girls home basketball game this season!
A huge thank-you to Allen & Associates for making this possible through their generous donation to the Berea Community Athletics Fund. Support from community partners like you helps us uplift our students, strengthen school culture, and continue investing in our athletics programs.
Let’s pack the stands, show some Pirate Pride, and cheer on our basketball teams all season long! 🏴☠️
A huge thank-you to our incredible city road crews for keeping our streets safe and our students moving. We're glad to be back!
School Closure – Tuesday, Dec. 2 ❄️
Due to winter weather, Berea Community Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 2.
Today will be our first NTI Day.
Students should complete their NTI assignments from home, and teachers will be available throughout the day to provide support as needed. For questions or updates, students and families can check Google Classroom or Class Dojo, or reach out directly to their teachers. Please check your email for full details.
Stay warm and safe, Pirates! ☃️
