We're excited for you to join us at tonight's Back to School Bash from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the school!
This is the perfect opportunity for students (of all ages!) to come meet their teachers, explore the school, learn about clubs and extracurricular activities, and reconnect with friends!
We'll see you at 5:00!
This is the perfect opportunity for students (of all ages!) to come meet their teachers, explore the school, learn about clubs and extracurricular activities, and reconnect with friends!
We'll see you at 5:00!
Help us welcome two more new faces to Berea Independent Schools!
We're excited to introduce Bryn Stephenson and Richelle Phillips, who are joining our team for the 2026–2027 school year!
Ms. Stephenson will be teaching high school Family & Consumer Science. Originally from northern Kentucky, she graduated from EKU in 2025 with a degree in FCS Education. Ms. Stephenson is excited for the opportunity to teach culinary and life skills, and can't wait to experience what it's like to be a part of the pirate family!
Ms. Phillips will be serving as our Employment Training Specialist this year. She's no stranger to our students though, she has served and supported them in our cafeteria for the last 4 years. She is a mother of four, enjoys riding her motorcycle, crafting, gaming and gardening!
Please join us in giving Bryn and Richelle a warm Berea welcome! Be on the lookout for more new staff spotlights as we get ready to kick off the 2026–2027 school year.
We're excited to introduce Bryn Stephenson and Richelle Phillips, who are joining our team for the 2026–2027 school year!
Ms. Stephenson will be teaching high school Family & Consumer Science. Originally from northern Kentucky, she graduated from EKU in 2025 with a degree in FCS Education. Ms. Stephenson is excited for the opportunity to teach culinary and life skills, and can't wait to experience what it's like to be a part of the pirate family!
Ms. Phillips will be serving as our Employment Training Specialist this year. She's no stranger to our students though, she has served and supported them in our cafeteria for the last 4 years. She is a mother of four, enjoys riding her motorcycle, crafting, gaming and gardening!
Please join us in giving Bryn and Richelle a warm Berea welcome! Be on the lookout for more new staff spotlights as we get ready to kick off the 2026–2027 school year.
Help us welcome two new faces to Berea Community Middle School!
We're excited to introduce Mr. Cates and Ms. Cunningham, who are joining the BCMS team for the 2026–2027 school year!
Mr. Cates will be teaching 6th and 7th grade English Language Arts. A lifelong Berea native, he has previously taught in both Madison County and Garrard County and is excited to return to Berea, where he began his career.
Ms. Cunningham will be teaching middle school Math and Science. Originally from Michigan, she moved to Kentucky to pursue further education and is excited to become part of the Berea family this year.
Please join us in giving Mr. Cates and Ms. Cunningham a warm Berea welcome! Be on the lookout for more new staff spotlights as we get ready to kick off the 2026–2027 school year.
We're excited to introduce Mr. Cates and Ms. Cunningham, who are joining the BCMS team for the 2026–2027 school year!
Mr. Cates will be teaching 6th and 7th grade English Language Arts. A lifelong Berea native, he has previously taught in both Madison County and Garrard County and is excited to return to Berea, where he began his career.
Ms. Cunningham will be teaching middle school Math and Science. Originally from Michigan, she moved to Kentucky to pursue further education and is excited to become part of the Berea family this year.
Please join us in giving Mr. Cates and Ms. Cunningham a warm Berea welcome! Be on the lookout for more new staff spotlights as we get ready to kick off the 2026–2027 school year.
Last night, our Volleyball team kicked off their first home game of the season with a hard-fought match against our neighbors from Madison Southern.
It was great to see so many students together more than a week before the first day of school, catching up, filling the stands, and cheering on our Pirates. Can you feel it already? That back-to-school air?
We're excited for a great season ahead. Thanks to everyone who came out to show their Pirate Pride. Go Pirates!
It was great to see so many students together more than a week before the first day of school, catching up, filling the stands, and cheering on our Pirates. Can you feel it already? That back-to-school air?
We're excited for a great season ahead. Thanks to everyone who came out to show their Pirate Pride. Go Pirates!
Berea vs Southern! 🏐
Join us this Wednesday, August 5th, as our Volleyball Pirates take on Madison Southern in our first home game of the season. Let's pack the stands to cheer on our Pirates and start the season off with a bang!
Freshman @ 5:30 PM
JV @ 6:00 PM
Varsity @ 7:00 PM
Go Pirates!
Join us this Wednesday, August 5th, as our Volleyball Pirates take on Madison Southern in our first home game of the season. Let's pack the stands to cheer on our Pirates and start the season off with a bang!
Freshman @ 5:30 PM
JV @ 6:00 PM
Varsity @ 7:00 PM
Go Pirates!
Soccer Carnival August 5th ⚽
On Wednesday evening, 8/5/2026, from 6-8 PM, Coach Partin is hosting a Soccer Carnival high school recruitment event at our home field at the Berea Skate Park. Everyone is welcome, and food will be provided. Come out, have fun, compete, and improve your game! We're excited to see you there!
6th Grade Transition Camp!
Yesterday morning our new class of 6th Graders met up in Conkin Gym for their 6th Grade Transition Camp. Students toured the middle school, met some of their new teachers, and spent time playing games and getting prepared for their first day of 6th Grade.
Before heading home, students gathered at the school's entrance with handfuls of chalk to write encouraging messages to their classmates along the walkway. All our students will get to read them as they walk in on their first day of school this year.
Any Pirate will tell you, the 6th Grade Transition Camp is a memorable moment for students taking the leap over to middle school. Between learning to navigate their class schedule, to making friends and taking on more responsibilities, we're excited to help students every step of the way and make sure they have a great experience starting at BCMS.
We can't wait to welcome this new class of 6th graders to school this year!
Yesterday morning our new class of 6th Graders met up in Conkin Gym for their 6th Grade Transition Camp. Students toured the middle school, met some of their new teachers, and spent time playing games and getting prepared for their first day of 6th Grade.
Before heading home, students gathered at the school's entrance with handfuls of chalk to write encouraging messages to their classmates along the walkway. All our students will get to read them as they walk in on their first day of school this year.
Any Pirate will tell you, the 6th Grade Transition Camp is a memorable moment for students taking the leap over to middle school. Between learning to navigate their class schedule, to making friends and taking on more responsibilities, we're excited to help students every step of the way and make sure they have a great experience starting at BCMS.
We can't wait to welcome this new class of 6th graders to school this year!
Kindergarten Camp Day 1!
Today we had the joy of welcoming many of our newest Pirates for the first day of Kindergarten Camp! Throughout the day, our incoming kindergarteners made new friends, met their teachers, explored their classrooms, and began building confidence before the first day of school.
It's always exciting to see these new students meet each other. Many of them will learn, grow, and celebrate milestones together for years to come. It's always incredible to watch our seniors cross the graduation stage alongside classmates they've known since their very first days of school, and for many, that journey begins right here in Preschool and Kindergarten.
Whether they're with us for one year or all thirteen, we're honored to be part of their story and excited to welcome them to the Pirate family!
Today we had the joy of welcoming many of our newest Pirates for the first day of Kindergarten Camp! Throughout the day, our incoming kindergarteners made new friends, met their teachers, explored their classrooms, and began building confidence before the first day of school.
It's always exciting to see these new students meet each other. Many of them will learn, grow, and celebrate milestones together for years to come. It's always incredible to watch our seniors cross the graduation stage alongside classmates they've known since their very first days of school, and for many, that journey begins right here in Preschool and Kindergarten.
Whether they're with us for one year or all thirteen, we're honored to be part of their story and excited to welcome them to the Pirate family!
Help us stock the middle & high school teachers' lounge!
As we approach the new school year, we'd love your help in stocking our teachers' lounge! Your donations help ensure our incredible faculty and staff have the snacks, drinks, and supplies they need to stay energized and supported throughout the day.
Donations may be dropped off at the school front office August 6th-13th, or at Back-to School Night on August 7th, at the school front office.
Helpful items include snacks and drinks, paper towels and napkins, coffee and k-cups, plastic utensils and cups, and office supplies.
Our team is beyond grateful for any and all support from the community. Thank you for making the difference for our crew!
As we approach the new school year, we'd love your help in stocking our teachers' lounge! Your donations help ensure our incredible faculty and staff have the snacks, drinks, and supplies they need to stay energized and supported throughout the day.
Donations may be dropped off at the school front office August 6th-13th, or at Back-to School Night on August 7th, at the school front office.
Helpful items include snacks and drinks, paper towels and napkins, coffee and k-cups, plastic utensils and cups, and office supplies.
Our team is beyond grateful for any and all support from the community. Thank you for making the difference for our crew!
Reminder to join us tomorrow and Thursday for our 2026 Kindergarten Camp!
Sign-Up: 9:00 AM in Conkin Gym
Pick-Up: 12:00 PM in the Atrium
Your little learner will:
Meet their Kindergarten teacher
Explore our school
Complete fun, hands-on activities
Make new friends
Build confidence before the first day of school
Snacks will be provided, and there is no cost to attend!
Haven’t registered your child for kindergarten yet? No worries! This is the perfect opportunity to get them registered while you’re here.
Let’s get ready to Level Up Our Learning and begin an epic kindergarten adventure! We can’t wait to welcome our newest players to the team!
Sign-Up: 9:00 AM in Conkin Gym
Pick-Up: 12:00 PM in the Atrium
Your little learner will:
Meet their Kindergarten teacher
Explore our school
Complete fun, hands-on activities
Make new friends
Build confidence before the first day of school
Snacks will be provided, and there is no cost to attend!
Haven’t registered your child for kindergarten yet? No worries! This is the perfect opportunity to get them registered while you’re here.
Let’s get ready to Level Up Our Learning and begin an epic kindergarten adventure! We can’t wait to welcome our newest players to the team!
Join the Berea Pirates High School Boys Soccer Team! ⚽️
We're looking for new players to join the Berea Pirates HS Boys Soccer Team! Whether you're an experienced player or new to the game, we'd love to have you on the team.
Reach out to Coach Partin at jacob.partin@berea.kyschools.us for more information or to get involved.
Let's go, Pirates!
We're looking for new players to join the Berea Pirates HS Boys Soccer Team! Whether you're an experienced player or new to the game, we'd love to have you on the team.
Reach out to Coach Partin at jacob.partin@berea.kyschools.us for more information or to get involved.
Let's go, Pirates!
This morning, Mrs. Donna Lovell was officially sworn in as the newest member of the Berea Independent Schools Board of Education. Mrs. Lovell was appointed to serve on the Board until the November election.
We're excited to welcome her voice to the School Board. As our community knows, Mrs. Lovell has had a long and impactful career with Berea Community Schools, serving as our high school principal, Director of Districtwide Services, Counselor, and other leadership roles, she has dedicated years of service to students, staff, and families.
She knows and loves Berea intimately, and we are grateful for her willingness to continue that service today as a member of the Berea Independent Schools Board of Education. Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Lovell!
Preschool Screening August 4th!
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 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!
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 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!
This morning, we had the privilege of welcoming our newest educators and staff members during our 2026–27 New Staff Orientation!
New staff members had the opportunity to meet our district leaders and learn a bit about what to expect in the coming school year. From presentations about district procedures to handshakes and introductions, the morning was a great way to build connections and begin the year on a strong foundation.
A special thank-you to Director of Academics Tim Molton, Director of Operations Nathan Sweet, Superintendent Dr. Neaves, and all of our amazing administrators for taking the time to welcome our newest teammates and ensure they have the support and resources they need to succeed at Berea.
We're excited to have such an outstanding group joining our district and excited to kick off a successful school year together in a couple weeks. Welcome to Berea!
New staff members had the opportunity to meet our district leaders and learn a bit about what to expect in the coming school year. From presentations about district procedures to handshakes and introductions, the morning was a great way to build connections and begin the year on a strong foundation.
A special thank-you to Director of Academics Tim Molton, Director of Operations Nathan Sweet, Superintendent Dr. Neaves, and all of our amazing administrators for taking the time to welcome our newest teammates and ensure they have the support and resources they need to succeed at Berea.
We're excited to have such an outstanding group joining our district and excited to kick off a successful school year together in a couple weeks. Welcome to Berea!
This month's Board of Education Meeting will take place on Monday, July 27 2026, at 7 PM, in Kennedy Theater.
The meeting will be live-streamed on our district YouTube channel.
The meeting will be live-streamed on our district YouTube channel.
Help us stock the BCES teachers' lounge!
As we approach the new school year, we'd love your help in stocking the BCES teachers' lounge! Your donations help ensure our incredible faculty and staff have the snacks, drinks, and supplies they need to stay energized and supported throughout the day.
Donations may be dropped off at the school front office at any time, helpful items include snacks, drinks, and office supplies.
Our team is beyond grateful for any and all support from the community. Thank you for making the difference for our crew!
Members of the BCMS Academic Team just finished a week at KAAC Middle School Academic Team Camp held at Berea College!
The students spent last week learning about Broadway musicals, constitutional amendments, biology, number theory and more with the top teachers and students from all over the state. Addyson Farthing won 3rd place in the pop culture tournament and Graham Ramsay won 3rd place in the social studies tournament!
Coaches of our elementary, middle, and high school teams can’t wait for the 26-27 season to start. Let's give it up for this outstanding team of Pirates!
The students spent last week learning about Broadway musicals, constitutional amendments, biology, number theory and more with the top teachers and students from all over the state. Addyson Farthing won 3rd place in the pop culture tournament and Graham Ramsay won 3rd place in the social studies tournament!
Coaches of our elementary, middle, and high school teams can’t wait for the 26-27 season to start. Let's give it up for this outstanding team of Pirates!
Berea Families, all school activities will be canceled this evening (7/21) due to severe weather. Stay safe Pirates!
Today, our Principals Mrs. Caldwell and Mrs. Reynolds spent the day at the KYMTSS Workshop hosted by SESC, continuing to strengthen their knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.
By learning alongside educators from across the region, they are bringing back strategies to enhance academic achievement, support positive behavior, and strengthen social-emotional learning for every Berea student.
We're proud of their commitment to continuous improvement and grateful for leaders who never stop learning so our students can keep growing.
By learning alongside educators from across the region, they are bringing back strategies to enhance academic achievement, support positive behavior, and strengthen social-emotional learning for every Berea student.
We're proud of their commitment to continuous improvement and grateful for leaders who never stop learning so our students can keep growing.
Join us in welcoming Katina Chilton as our new high school counselor!
Katina brings over a decade of experience in education. She received her bachelor's and master's degree from Eastern Kentucky University, and she is passionate about student success and excited to join our school community.
Outside of school, Katina enjoys watching and playing sports, hiking, spending time at the pool or lake, enjoying music and festivals, and spending time with her family and friends.
We are so excited to welcome Katina to the Berea family, and look forward to the positive impact she will bring to our students and school culture.
Katina brings over a decade of experience in education. She received her bachelor's and master's degree from Eastern Kentucky University, and she is passionate about student success and excited to join our school community.
Outside of school, Katina enjoys watching and playing sports, hiking, spending time at the pool or lake, enjoying music and festivals, and spending time with her family and friends.
We are so excited to welcome Katina to the Berea family, and look forward to the positive impact she will bring to our students and school culture.
