For the past several weeks, our friends from the Berea College Center for Excellence in Learning Through Service have been visiting Ms. Wilson’s classroom after school, leading lessons and working with students on a variety of creative projects. Yesterday afternoon they concluded the program with a pizza and cookie decorating party! Without a doubt, our Pirates enjoyed every bite!
CELTS is a program at Berea College focused on service, mentorship, and civic engagement. As an umbrella organization, CELTS hosts a variety of programs that serve different groups in our community. Throughout the school year, many CELTS students partner with our FRYSC director, Natasha Johnson, to support after-school programs for elementary and middle school students.
Their reach extends to all sorts of programs at Berea Community. CELTS students often assist with classroom support, help with family and literacy events, and provide translation and outreach through their Hispanic Outreach Program.
This is a partnership that has been strong for decades, and it continues to be an important part of how we support and uplift our students throughout the whole school district every day. We couldn't be more appreciative for the time, care, and energy these college mentors bring to our schools.
👏 Thank you to the CELTS team for investing in our Pirates and helping them learn, grow, and create together!
Seventh grade Gifted & Talented students launched their own rockets today! While theirs aren't orbiting the moon they definitely reached some impressive heights.
Hands-on experiences like this spark curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning that goes far beyond the classroom.
A big thank-you to Ms. McCay for leading our Gifted & Talented program and creating such exciting, memorable projects for our students!
We’re proud to recognize these hardworking students for their outstanding performance on last year’s Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA).
Our amazing test results were made possible by our students' hard work and by our teachers' and staff's unwavering dedication to standards-based instruction, holding all students accountable while providing the support they need, mentoring, and encouraging every student to reach their fullest potential.
Congratulations to every student we recognized during yesterday's award ceremony, your achievements truly shine. Every medal and certificate is well deserved!
Amazing work, Berea!
A huge thank-you to all BCES students and families who participated in this year’s Kids Heart Challenge fundraiser!
Because of your generosity, we raised an incredible $3,000 to support the life-saving work of the American Heart Association, who advocates for healthier communities, improves patient care and works for equitable health for all people. Although we were 37 students short of receiving the $500 PE equipment incentive, we did reach our fundraising goal and will receive a $300 PE equipment incentive from US Games, which will go towards strengthening our students’ physical education program!
Thank you to everyone who participated and made a difference. We are so proud of all of our BCES Heart Heroes!
Today we're celebrating National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day by shining a spotlight on our incredible paraprofessional staff, like Ms. Jessica Yeary, who provide daily support, care, and encouragement to students all throughout our school.
Paraprofessionals are often the unsung heroes of our classrooms. Their dedication helps ensure that every student receives the attention, guidance, and support they need not just to get through the day, but to truly succeed.
Join us in giving a special shoutout and heartfelt thank you to these amazing members of our Berea team!
Berea KSA Scores Soar!
Bright and early this morning, Kennedy Theater was filled with an outstanding group of juniors and seniors recognized for their exceptional performance on last year’s Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA).
Annual KSA testing is one of Kentucky’s measures of student proficiency and progress on the state content standards. These results reflect not only achievement, but fantastic growth.
Based on last year's test results, BCHS scored in the Blue Tier for the first time ever! The highest performance level! This accomplishment has been an extraordinary achievement made possible by our students' hard work and by our teachers' and staff's unwavering dedication to standards-based instruction, holding all students accountable while providing the support they need, mentoring, and encouraging every student to reach their fullest potential.
Congratulations to all the juniors and seniors we recognized this morning, your achievements truly shine. Every medal and certificate is well deserved!
Amazing work, Berea!
Berea Community Elementary School Site-Based Decision Making Council will hold a Special Called Meeting as follows:
Date : April 2nd, 2026
Time : 3:00 PM
Location : Room Number 117
The meeting will be limited to the items listed on the posted agenda.
Join us tomorrow, April 1st at 5:30 PM in the school cafeteria for an important parent meeting! We will review upcoming season expectations, team rules & player responsibilities, fundraising & important dates, and there will be a Q&A with coaching staff.
Let's get ready for a great season, Pirates!
We look forward to seeing you there!
📚 Book Fair Week!
All week long, the Middle & High School Library is full of new books and trinkets for students to brows and take home! From Young Adult Fiction to Graphic Novels and Fantasy, there's something for everyone. Throughout the week, curious readers will get the chance to check out books from a wide variety of authors and genres.
Book fairs like this are just one of the many ways our amazing librarian, Ms. Rose, inspires students, builds literacy skills, and fosters a lifelong love of reading here at Berea Community Schools.
Berea College CELTS Students Bringing Creativity to Our Classrooms! 🎨
Mrs. Wilson’s classroom was full of creativity Wednesday evening as students teamed up with Berea College's Center for Excellence in Learning Through Service (CELTS) for a fun and hands-on after-school program.
CELTS students guided learners through the process of making several creative arts & crafts projects and sent them home with some colorful paper flowers and butterflies to show off on the fridge.
CELTS is a program at Berea College focused on service, mentorship, and civic engagement. As an umbrella organization, CELTS hosts a variety of programs that serve different groups in our community. Throughout the school year, many CELTS students partner with our FRYSC director, Natasha Johnson, to support after-school programs for elementary and middle school students.
Their reach extends to all sorts of programs at Berea Community. CELTS students often assist with classroom support, help with family and literacy events, and provide translation and outreach through their Hispanic Outreach Program.
This long-standing partnership continues to be an important part of how we support and uplift our students, and we're always excited to work with them. We couldn't be more appreciative for the time, care, and energy these college mentors bring to our schools.
👏 Thank you to the CELTS team for investing in our Pirates and helping them learn, grow, and create together!
This week, we're celebrating senior Samone Burgess!
Samone has been a student at Berea for 4 years, creating memories she won’t forget, like her FCCLA trip when they “got security called on us for being too loud!”
Some of her favorite teachers over the years have been Mrs. Caudill, Ms. Natasha, and Mrs. Graham, Samone shared that they “constantly remind me of the woman I want to become and always push me to be the best I can be.” She says she’ll always cherish their support and encouragement.
After graduation, Samone plans to attend college and major in biology.
Let's all wish Samone the best of luck with her plans after graduation, we can't wait to see all the great things she accomplishes! 🎓
Berea Athletics schedule for the week of March 30 - April 4. Good luck to ALL of our teams and coaches this week! Go PIRATES!!
- Good luck to our HS Softball team this week as they play in the All A Regional Tournament at LCA.
- Congratulations to Senior Baseball player Nathan Prophitt for making the All A Regional All Tournament Team last week.
Believe it or not, prom season is right around the corner, so it’s time to start planning your perfect night! 💃🕺
Prom 2026 will be held on May 2nd at Churchill's from 8-Midnight!
🎟 Ticket Sales: April 13th - April 30th
💲 Prices: $25 (individual) | $40 (couple)
Get ready for a night full of music, dancing, and unforgettable memories. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
This morning, our guitar club met up to strum some chords and bring some rock & roll to the BCMS hallway. Looks like we might have a few future rock stars in the making! We just hope they remember us when they make it big.
This is what club day is all about, sharing hobbies, making new friends, and connecting over the things we love. Good work Pirates! Keep practicing those chords!
Last night Conkin Gym was packed with Pirate families and friends, excited to cheer on our 1st and 2nd graders as they took the stage!
Under Ms. Talley's direction, they sang songs about frogs and bears and fish, and performed a number of themed dances and games. For a few songs they even got out the xylophones, and the crowd loved every minute!
After the show, families enjoyed a special display of student artwork, and our young performers left the gym feeling proud, confident, and full of joy. What a talented group of artists!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our students, and to our incredible staff and volunteers who made the evening run so smoothly. We couldn’t do it without you!
Our High School Boys Soccer Coach, Jake Partin, will be hosting another open field training session this Sunday the 29th from 3:00-4:00 PM!
This is a great opportunity for any students interested in playing soccer to come out, meet Coach Partin, and get some time on the field. All are welcome.
We hope to see you there!
Supporting Every Mind at Berea 💛
Every school needs a strong network of support. At Berea Community, we’re proud to have our incredible ACCESS Team, dedicated mental health professionals and school psychologists who help students and staff build healthy habits, navigate challenges, and remember to “Be Gentle to Your Mental.”
Through the ACCESS Grant and the Southeast/South-Central Educational Cooperative, we also host graduate-level mental health interns each year. These interns gain valuable hands-on experience while providing meaningful, day-to-day support to our students and staff alongside our amazing counselors and psychologists.
📣 We’re now looking for mental health interns for the 2026–2027 school year!
Know someone who might be interested? Have them scan the QR code on the flyer to apply!
But ACCESS at Berea is more than a program, it’s a community effort. Berea has adopted the "ACCESS" concept to include a long list of leaders and administrators throughout our school, who all serve our students and communities thorough a mutual effort to improve morale, encourage healthy habits, and provide support where it is needed. This ACCESS Team hosts a number of mental-health-focused events and family engagement nights for our Berea families throughout the school year, as well as organizing care for our staff during Professional Development days and more. This is a team that truly cares about the mental well-being of all the students in our schools.
👕 Want to support the ACCESS Team?
Check out our “Be Gentle to Your Mental” t-shirt and hoodie fundraiser at the link below! Every purchase helps us continue providing vital mental health resources for our school community.
https://first-gear.printavo.com/merch/bereacommunitymentalhealth/
Earlier this week, our 3rd graders visited the Lexington Children’s Museum for a day full of discovery and hands-on learning!
Students explored hands-on exhibits and participated in a special Bubble Science enrichment program, where they learned about the science behind bubbles through interactive experiments and demonstrations. It was a fun and engaging learning experience for everyone involved.
A big thank-you to the wonderful folks at the Lexington Children’s Museum for hosting us, and to our amazing teachers and bus drivers for making the day run so smoothly!
Join us tonight at 6:00 PM in Conkin Gym for our 1st & 2nd Grade Music Concert, led by Ms. Tally!
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to see our talented young musicians shine. We can't wait to see you there!
