This month's Board of Education Meeting will take place on October 20, 2025, at 7 PM.
This week, we’re celebrating Cloe Gilbert!
Cloe has been at Berea for 2 years, and one of her favorite memories is meeting her best friend on the very first day of class. She also gives a special shoutout to one of her favorite teachers, Mrs. Jones, for making a lasting impact.
We can't wait to see all the amazing things Cloe's future holds!🎓
Cloe has been at Berea for 2 years, and one of her favorite memories is meeting her best friend on the very first day of class. She also gives a special shoutout to one of her favorite teachers, Mrs. Jones, for making a lasting impact.
We can't wait to see all the amazing things Cloe's future holds!🎓
🎉 Introducing our Official 2025 Homecoming Court Candidates! 🏴☠️👑
Join us in congratulating these outstanding Pirates who represent the spirit and pride of our school! 🖤💛
During our Homecoming Parade on Oct. 23rd you'll get to cheer them on from the sidewalk, before the announcement of the King & Queen at the Football game on the 24th.
Get ready for a Homecoming Week packed with tradition pride, and unforgettable memories. This one’s shaping up to be legendary!
Who's ready for Homecoming Spirit Week?! 🏴☠️🎉
From October 20–25, we’ll be celebrating our Pirate Pride with a full week of themed dress-up days, from Twin Day to Generations Day and everything in between!
With the parade, dance, and big football game all on the horizon, there's no better time to bring the energy, show your school spirit, and start planning those unforgettable outfits. Let’s make this Homecoming one to remember!
Enjoy the rest of your Fall Break, and we can't wait to see everyone back in the building on Tuesday!
Wishing everyone a restful Fall Break this coming week!
After a fast-paced start to the school year, it's time to pause, rest, and recharge. The past two months have been filled with hard work, big moments, and plenty of hustle, so don’t forget to take care of yourself during the break.
We’ll see everyone back on October 14th, refreshed and ready to finish the semester strong!
After a fast-paced start to the school year, it's time to pause, rest, and recharge. The past two months have been filled with hard work, big moments, and plenty of hustle, so don’t forget to take care of yourself during the break.
We’ll see everyone back on October 14th, refreshed and ready to finish the semester strong!
This week's Senior Spotlight is all about Brayden Eversole! Brayden has been at Berea for 13 years, one of his favorite teachers is Mrs. Christina Davis, and his favorite memory is winning a district game. After graduation Brayden plans to go into the military.
Shoutout to our amazing student-athletes for representing BCS with pride at the KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conference on Tuesday, September 30!
Our students participated in team-building exercises focused on respect, sportsmanship, leadership, and even responsible social media use. They explored a range of important topics and gained valuable insights to bring back and share with their teams and the broader student body.
Huge thanks to the incredible team at the KHSAA Student-Athlete Group for hosting such a meaningful event and taking great care of our students. We’re grateful for the opportunity to grow, lead, and represent BCS on such an impactful platform!
Our students participated in team-building exercises focused on respect, sportsmanship, leadership, and even responsible social media use. They explored a range of important topics and gained valuable insights to bring back and share with their teams and the broader student body.
Huge thanks to the incredible team at the KHSAA Student-Athlete Group for hosting such a meaningful event and taking great care of our students. We’re grateful for the opportunity to grow, lead, and represent BCS on such an impactful platform!
This Wednesday, our seniors began turning the student parking lot into a vibrant canvas of creative designs!
Armed with paint rollers and brushes, the Class of 2026 set to work transforming their assigned parking spots into colorful, personalized works of art. A big thank you to Natasha Johnson and Marilyn Benton from FRYSC for facilitating this opportunity, not just a fun creative outlet, but also a meaningful chance for our seniors to collaborate and connect outside of class.
Students plan to continue refining their designs over Fall Break, ensuring that by the time they return on Oct. 14, this vibrant tapestry of artwork will be ready to shine in all its glory. We can’t wait to see how the project comes together!
Armed with paint rollers and brushes, the Class of 2026 set to work transforming their assigned parking spots into colorful, personalized works of art. A big thank you to Natasha Johnson and Marilyn Benton from FRYSC for facilitating this opportunity, not just a fun creative outlet, but also a meaningful chance for our seniors to collaborate and connect outside of class.
Students plan to continue refining their designs over Fall Break, ensuring that by the time they return on Oct. 14, this vibrant tapestry of artwork will be ready to shine in all its glory. We can’t wait to see how the project comes together!
Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! A huge thank you to all of our custodial staff for everything they do for our schools and facilities.
Thank you to Connie and Andrea McCracken, Aaron Brown, Christin Hardesty, Bobby Combs, Aaron Stepp, all our student workers, and everyone who keeps our school running smoothly every day.
You keep Berea Community in great shape, and we couldn't be more grateful!
Thank you to Connie and Andrea McCracken, Aaron Brown, Christin Hardesty, Bobby Combs, Aaron Stepp, all our student workers, and everyone who keeps our school running smoothly every day.
You keep Berea Community in great shape, and we couldn't be more grateful!
Yesterday morning, BCHS students from a variety of grades and backgrounds came together for the first Superintendent Student Advisory Council meeting of the year with Dr. Neaves!
The group discussed their experience at Berea Community from the student perspective, sharing their views on this year's school culture, curriculum, and trajectory, and discussing ways to continue strengthening the student experience at Berea for years to come.
Initiatives like this create a powerful bridge between students and leadership. By listening directly to those walking our halls every day, Dr. Neaves, our principals, and staff stay grounded in what truly matters: the voices of our Pirates.
The group will continue to meet with Dr. Neaves and other school staff regularly throughout the year to workshop our academic, and extracurricular infrastructure, and continue their mission to make our school the best version of itself it can be.
This is what student-centered leadership looks like. Now that’s the Berea way!
This month's FRYSC newsletter! Thanks to Natasha Johnson and Marilyn Benton for all the amazing things they do with FRYSC every single day!
Tonight we'll be having sign-ups for our Berea Community Youth Basketball League in the atrium from 5-7pm, and again on Oct. 4th from 10am-1pm. 🏀
For more information contact Bernie Harris at bcyouthbasketballleague@gmail.com!
🚗🎉 Want to be part of the excitement at this year’s Berea Community Homecoming Parade?
We’re looking for community members interested in driving our Homecoming candidates in their Jeep Wranglers or convertibles on October 23 at 6:00 PM!
If you’re interested in helping make this event unforgettable, please reach out to Mr. Joseph Caudill at joseph.caudill@berea.kyschools.us.
We’re looking for community members interested in driving our Homecoming candidates in their Jeep Wranglers or convertibles on October 23 at 6:00 PM!
If you’re interested in helping make this event unforgettable, please reach out to Mr. Joseph Caudill at joseph.caudill@berea.kyschools.us.
🏐 Come join us at our MIDDLE SCHOOL Volleyball Open Gym this week!
📅 October 1st & 2nd
🕠 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Conkin Gym
Students must have up-to-date sports physicals to be able to play.
📅 October 1st & 2nd
🕠 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Conkin Gym
Students must have up-to-date sports physicals to be able to play.
Athletics schedule for this week! Good luck to ALL of our teams and coaches!
- Let's be ready to cheer on our HS Volleyball team as they take on Pineville during Monday afternoon during the school day.
- HS Football game this week at HOME will be Thursday night at 7:30, not our usual Friday night game.
- Last week of the regular season this week for HS Soccer. Good luck on the road this week!
- Our MS Girls Basketball team will wrap up their season on Monday Night at home.
- Good luck to our Cross Country team at Somerset on Saturday. They continue to improve with every meet.
- On Tuesday Sept. 30 the following student-athletes will travel to Lexington for the KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conference - Lela Bowman, Colton Hembree, Jackson Schill, Kayden Lawson, Absady Baker, Brooklyn Smith, Riley Cooley, Presley Combs, Jasmine Abrams, Blake King, Henry Basham, Gabby Harris, Addison Shouse, Jacklyn Stephens and Ian Stepp.
GO PIRATES!!
- Let's be ready to cheer on our HS Volleyball team as they take on Pineville during Monday afternoon during the school day.
- HS Football game this week at HOME will be Thursday night at 7:30, not our usual Friday night game.
- Last week of the regular season this week for HS Soccer. Good luck on the road this week!
- Our MS Girls Basketball team will wrap up their season on Monday Night at home.
- Good luck to our Cross Country team at Somerset on Saturday. They continue to improve with every meet.
- On Tuesday Sept. 30 the following student-athletes will travel to Lexington for the KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conference - Lela Bowman, Colton Hembree, Jackson Schill, Kayden Lawson, Absady Baker, Brooklyn Smith, Riley Cooley, Presley Combs, Jasmine Abrams, Blake King, Henry Basham, Gabby Harris, Addison Shouse, Jacklyn Stephens and Ian Stepp.
GO PIRATES!!
Berea Community Schools is proud to share that Superintendent Dr. Ryan Neaves met today with Berea College President Dr. Cheryl L. Nixon to discuss ways that they can strengthen the partnership between our schools and the college.
The conversation included discussions about dual credit opportunities, after-school programming, volunteer efforts, admission pathways, and other collaborative ventures that directly benefit Berea students and families. This historic connection continues to provide unique advantages for our school community, and both institutions are committed to exploring new ways to support student growth and success.
We look forward to building on this shared vision and to the many opportunities that will come from strengthening this partnership with Berea College.
The conversation included discussions about dual credit opportunities, after-school programming, volunteer efforts, admission pathways, and other collaborative ventures that directly benefit Berea students and families. This historic connection continues to provide unique advantages for our school community, and both institutions are committed to exploring new ways to support student growth and success.
We look forward to building on this shared vision and to the many opportunities that will come from strengthening this partnership with Berea College.
📸 In honor of today's Picture Day, this week's Throwback Thursday is a tribute to class photos from years past! Featured here are the senior classes of 2012, 2010, 2009 — and one mystery class we can’t confidently place. Anyone here recognize the last group? How many familiar faces can you spot?
Beaming smiles and sharp outfits at school today and yesterday on account of Picture Day! Huge thanks to the wonderful team from Strawbridge Studios for taking such great care of our students and helping everyone look their best for the yearbook!
Let's give it up for all our senior athletes who were recognized at their Boys Soccer Senior Night Tuesday evening! What a roster, these seniors have already lead their team to some historic victories this season, and set a strong standard for the rest of the team. We're proud to call them Pirates! ⚽💪
Meet the BCHS Majorettes, a talented team of enthusiastic Pirates, whose baton-twirling choreography brings the crowd to life during any halftime show or parade here at Berea Community.
Their uplifting energy means a lot to our school, "I never used to really have school spirit until I joined majorettes." says Abigail Gamble, "Now, that kind of thing is kind of a big deal to me (...) I want people to come to the games and have fun, I want to see people having a good time. For me, dancing around in a sparkly costume with my friends is my way of having fun, and I want to spread that joy to other people." No doubt, that joy goes a long way towards bringing students together!
Watching them perform, you can tell they have a real bond. As said by Natalie Lynkins, " We haven't known each other that long, yet we are all good friends with each other and enjoy a common hobby (...) most importantly over everything else, we are a family.” "The BCHS Majorette team is a safe space" says Gamble, " nobody is going to judge you if you look, dress, or act differently, because our differences don’t matter here. We came here to twirl baton, and there’s probably a lot of different reasons we’ve each stayed, but in the end, we’re all here, and we all love each other and this group.”
Claire Caudill, now team captain, joined the Majorettes as a sophomore, and has seen it transform "from a small group into a supportive sisterhood". She says the team's success is thanks to the dedication of the members, sustained interest from the student body, and the continuous encouragement from leaders like Coach Andrea McCracken, who pushes them to learn and improve.
The BCHS Majorettes are a shining example of our student body's enthusiasm for their school and community. Now that's what I call Pirate Pride!
