This week, our high school class meetings were a huge success! Students came together to learn about the upcoming school year, set goals, and build a stronger school community. From important reminders to moments of motivation, these meetings helped kick off the new school year on the right foot. Huge thanks to everyone in attendance. Here's to a great year ahead!
Another big shoutout to Berea College and Tracey Blevins with Blevins Law for treating our staff to a fantastic lunch!
We are so grateful for community partners like these who support and uplift our team. Your generosity helps make the work we do possible, and we’re lucky to have you in our corner! 🏴☠️
#WeAreBerea
Berea Community Schools is thrilled to welcome Luke Seals as our new Public Relations Specialist! A proud Berea alum, Luke is here to strengthen communication between our district and our community. Join us in giving him a warm welcome to the Berea family!
Instead of starting with a traditional meeting or lackluster PD session, Dr. Neaves brought our staff together for an exciting GooseChase scavenger hunt across the school and community. Teams worked together to complete creative photo and video missions worth various points — everything from singing the fight song in front of Madison Southern, to doing the Griddy under the Chase Street sign, to tracking down the mayor for a candid photo.
One of the biggest challenges? Finding the Berea shields that Dr. Neaves secretly hid all over the city last night!
It was the perfect mix of teamwork, laughter, and community spirit to launch the year ahead. A huge thank you to Dr. Neaves for organizing such a fun and engaging start to our journey together this year!
Big congratulations to the Green Goldfish team for snagging 1st place and earning this one of a kind Dr. Neaves creation.
Stay tuned for some more highlights that will be shared as we approach the back to school bash!
Dear Pirate Families,
As you may be aware, the Kentucky General Assembly passed Senate Bill 181 (SB 181) during the 2025 legislative session. This law requires that all electronic communication between school employees or volunteers and students must occur through a school district’s approved, traceable communication system, unless a parent or legal guardian provides written consent allowing otherwise.
The goal of SB 181 is to protect students, encourage appropriate boundaries, and promote transparency in communication between staff and students. To meet the requirements of SB 181, our district has designated the following platforms as approved traceable communication systems:
District-issued Google Communication Tools
Apptegy
When SB 181 first became law, our district chose not to accept waivers, prioritizing consistent and universal safeguards. However, following updated guidance from the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office, it is now clear that districts must accept parental waivers as outlined in KRS 160.145(4). Staff and volunteers are expected to use only the approved methods when communicating with students unless a valid waiver is on file.
If you wish to allow a specific school employee or volunteer to communicate with your child through personal methods such as texting, phone calls, or social media (e.g., church groups, non-school athletics), you may complete a waiver and return it to your child’s school office.
We will also have additional information available at our Back to School Bash this Friday. Staff will be available to answer any questions. Thank you for your continued partnership as we work to keep our students safe, supported, and connected. Check your email for a copy of the waiver to be used.
Our Kindergarten Camp was a flying sucess, over thirty students in attendance. Our elementary staff is excited to kick off the start of this new school year!
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Community Listening Event, an evening dedicated to hearing from YOU as we chart the course for the future of Berea Independent Schools.
Superintendent Dr. Neaves and district administrators will be on stage answering questions submitted by our families and community members. This is your opportunity to share what’s on your mind, learn about what’s ahead, and help shape the direction of our schools.
Event Details:
📅 August 4th, 2025
📍 Kennedy Theater
⏰ 6 PM
Submit your question ahead of time using the link below. Questions can cover any area of school life including academics, athletics, communication, leadership, technology, student support, safety, and more.
🔗 Submit your question here: https://forms.gle/WMC82RJ6pQrd3U9b7
Let your voice be heard - we’re ready to listen and excited to work together to make this year a great one for all our students.
We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Berea Independent Schools
If you're having trouble connecting to the messaging app, it could be because we have an outdated phone number or email address on file in Infinite Campus. If you've recently changed your contact information, you'll need to complete Online Registration to update everything.
📲 Use the QR code below to access step-by-step instructions for completing Online Registration.
Important Reminder:
Students will not receive a schedule until a parent or guardian has completed Online Registration.
Need help logging into the Parent Portal?
Email kyle.french@berea.kyschools.us for support if you're an existing family needing assistance.
Let’s get ready for a great year, Pirates! 💛🖤
https://kyede1.infinitecampus.org/campus/OLRLoginKiosk/berea?configGroupID=11
Existing Student Registration link: https://kyede1.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/berea.jsp
If you can't access your parent portal contact kyle.french@berea.kyschools.us
Please remember that Middle School and High School students will NOT get a copy of their class schedule without a complete Online Registration.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ-9ZwD2Is0
✅ Why the change?
Having a single, unified page allows us to:
* Ensure accurate and consistent communication
* Share celebrations and important updates in one easy-to-find place
* Strengthen our districts' image and community connection
To stay up-to-date with all news, events, and celebrations from Berea Independent Schools, please make sure you like and follow our official district Facebook page:
Berea Independent Schools Facebook
Thank you for your continued support of our students and schools!
Join us for our Back to School Night on August 8 from 5-8 PM at Berea Community Schools! It’ll be a fun-filled evening with:
✅ Free ice cream
✅ School supply giveaways
✅ Inflatables & food trucks
✅ A chance to meet your teachers and connect with community partners
This will also be another opportunity to meet our new superintendent, Dr. Neaves, and get help with online registration and Apptegy to ensure you’re ready for the new school year.
Mark your calendars — we can’t wait to see you there! 🏴☠️
Berea Community Schools
July 8, 2025
Online Registration for all EXISTING students is now available through Infinite Campus.
All returning students to Berea Community Schools must complete this Annual Update.
🔄 For Returning Students:
Follow these steps to complete your registration:
1. Open the Infinite Campus Parent Portal App you already use
2. Click on MENU, then under FAMILIES, select INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT PORTAL.
3. Log in using your Parent Portal username and password.
*(Need help logging in? Contact us at kyle.french@berea.kyschools.us)
4. In the left-hand menu, click MORE.
5. Select ONLINE REGISTRATION.
6. Under 2025-2026 Existing Student Registration, click START.
🆕 For NEW Students:
1. Click on this link and follow the instructions: https://kyede1.infinitecampus.org/campus/OLRLoginKiosk/berea?configGroupID=11
📞 Need assistance?
Please contact kyle.french@berea.kyschools.us
