Yesterday evening, our Kindergarten Pirates celebrated the end of a successful school year with a performance for their families and teachers in Conkin Gym!
It’s always so rewarding to see how far these students have come over the course of the year, and we couldn’t be more proud to see them moving on to 1st grade.
We’d like to thank all of our Kindergarten teachers and staff for looking after our students, encouraging their growth, and teaching them valuable skills and habits that will follow them for the rest of their lives. They’re here for our students every single day, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their hard work. We know the students feel the same way!
Congratulations Kindergarten!
It’s always so rewarding to see how far these students have come over the course of the year, and we couldn’t be more proud to see them moving on to 1st grade.
We’d like to thank all of our Kindergarten teachers and staff for looking after our students, encouraging their growth, and teaching them valuable skills and habits that will follow them for the rest of their lives. They’re here for our students every single day, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their hard work. We know the students feel the same way!
Congratulations Kindergarten!
Berea Athletics schedule for the week of May 18 - 23. Good luck to ALL of our teams and coaches this week as they battle to advance in postseason play. Go PIRATES!!
- Berea HS will host the 44th District Softball and Baseball Tournaments this week at Berea College. 1st round games for Baseball will be Monday May 18, 1st round games for Softball will be Tuesday May 19 and the Finals will be Wednesday May 20. Admission will be $7.00 at the gate, children under 5 free, no school/coach/administrator passes will be allowed for Districts.
- Berea Track Team will compete in the KHSAA State Meet this week at the University of Kentucky. The meet will start on Thursday May 21 and run through May 23. The following students will participate; Jordan Bailey, Gio Ball, Lucas Marshall, Justice Pietro, Rose Ramsay and Eli Richardson.
- Berea HS will host the 44th District Softball and Baseball Tournaments this week at Berea College. 1st round games for Baseball will be Monday May 18, 1st round games for Softball will be Tuesday May 19 and the Finals will be Wednesday May 20. Admission will be $7.00 at the gate, children under 5 free, no school/coach/administrator passes will be allowed for Districts.
- Berea Track Team will compete in the KHSAA State Meet this week at the University of Kentucky. The meet will start on Thursday May 21 and run through May 23. The following students will participate; Jordan Bailey, Gio Ball, Lucas Marshall, Justice Pietro, Rose Ramsay and Eli Richardson.
Preschool Screenings on May 26th! 📚
Give your child a strong start with Preschool at Berea Community, where young learners grow academically, socially, and emotionally in a supportive environment.
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 now 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!
Give your child a strong start with Preschool at Berea Community, where young learners grow academically, socially, and emotionally in a supportive environment.
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 now 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!
Good times all around at today’s BCES Field Day!
Throughout the day, our front lawn was filled with laughter and games as our elementary Pirates enjoyed some fun in the sun. Field Day is always a special tradition, signaling the end of the school year and giving students and teachers an opportunity to enjoy time together before summer break.
We'd like to give a special shoutout to BCHS Alumni Vicki Spivey, owner of 859 Party Rentals, who provided all of the inflatables & yard games for a great price, as well as the BCES Pirate PTO, who covered the cost of everything for field day. We love our community partners!
We had a blast watching our students run around the front lawn today, and we’re excited to carry that energy into our final days of school next week. Let’s finish strong, Pirates!
Today, as their seasons come to a close, we'd like to take a moment to recognize the outstanding seniors on our high school baseball and softball teams. Congratulations to Nathan Prophitt, Brandon Eversole, Azzaria Cassetta, Kadee Stepp, Addison Shouse, and Cora Reed.
This group has shown exceptional commitment, work ethic, and skill throughout their entire high school careers. Whether on the field or in the classroom, their hard work has paid off, and we'll miss seeing them every day in our hallways.
We can't wait to see what these exceptional students go on to achieve after graduation, and we couldn't be more proud to call them Pirates!
We would also like to congratulate 8th graders Mariah Smith and Camden King, who were recognized at our softball senior night for playing with the high school team this season. Congratulations to them as well!
Let's go, Pirates!
This group has shown exceptional commitment, work ethic, and skill throughout their entire high school careers. Whether on the field or in the classroom, their hard work has paid off, and we'll miss seeing them every day in our hallways.
We can't wait to see what these exceptional students go on to achieve after graduation, and we couldn't be more proud to call them Pirates!
We would also like to congratulate 8th graders Mariah Smith and Camden King, who were recognized at our softball senior night for playing with the high school team this season. Congratulations to them as well!
Let's go, Pirates!
This month's Board of Education Meeting will take place on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 7 PM, in Kennedy Theater.
Middle School JAG held its Competency Completion & Pathway Declaration Ceremony this morning, to celebrate an amazing year for middle school JAG, and celebrate the rising freshman as they declared their chosen high school career pathway.
Each student chose a pathway based on their interests and skill sets, which will guide their high school coursework toward their future careers and prepare them for life after graduation. Whether it was engineering, culinary arts, media arts, fire science, or another field, every student was excited to announce their pathway and begin working toward their goals.
Congratulations to these exceptional students for completing our middle school JAG program. And let’s not forget Ms. McHenry, whose continued investment in these students has strengthened their confidence, capability, and character immeasurably.
Each student chose a pathway based on their interests and skill sets, which will guide their high school coursework toward their future careers and prepare them for life after graduation. Whether it was engineering, culinary arts, media arts, fire science, or another field, every student was excited to announce their pathway and begin working toward their goals.
Congratulations to these exceptional students for completing our middle school JAG program. And let’s not forget Ms. McHenry, whose continued investment in these students has strengthened their confidence, capability, and character immeasurably.
This week, Ms. Caudill’s Culinary class competed in a Chopped-style cooking challenge, leaving only one winning team standing.
Each day, teams of students were tasked with creating a dish from a limited selection of ingredients under a strict time limit to see who could create the tastiest meal. Judges lined up to sample each dish and deliver the crushing blow to the team that didn’t quite make the cut.
As the teams were whittled down, only two fierce competitors remained this morning on the final day of the tournament. Each team made a delicious dessert, but at the mercy of the judges, “The Bakers” ended up taking home the gold medal.
Give it up for Ms. Caudill for implementing such fun and engaging activities in the classroom. We’re proud to have teachers like her getting students on their feet, applying their skills, and overcoming challenges and obstacles. Throughout the week, students had a blast experimenting with different techniques and approaches and applying those lessons to real dishes with real stakes.
Congratulations to our winning team, and to the entire class for putting your cooking skills to the test.
What a great way to wrap up the year. Good work, chefs!
Each day, teams of students were tasked with creating a dish from a limited selection of ingredients under a strict time limit to see who could create the tastiest meal. Judges lined up to sample each dish and deliver the crushing blow to the team that didn’t quite make the cut.
As the teams were whittled down, only two fierce competitors remained this morning on the final day of the tournament. Each team made a delicious dessert, but at the mercy of the judges, “The Bakers” ended up taking home the gold medal.
Give it up for Ms. Caudill for implementing such fun and engaging activities in the classroom. We’re proud to have teachers like her getting students on their feet, applying their skills, and overcoming challenges and obstacles. Throughout the week, students had a blast experimenting with different techniques and approaches and applying those lessons to real dishes with real stakes.
Congratulations to our winning team, and to the entire class for putting your cooking skills to the test.
What a great way to wrap up the year. Good work, chefs!
Last night, students, teachers, families, and community members gathered in Singleton Gym for our Senior Awards Ceremony. Between bites of cake and cookies, speakers took to the podium to present members of our senior class with several prestigious scholarships and awards, along with words of wisdom for life after graduation.
We’d like to congratulate our many award winners and recognize the incredible talent and excellent character displayed by the Class of 2026. Throughout their time at BCS, these students have consistently shown exceptional care, dedication, and hard work inside and outside the classroom, and we couldn’t be more proud to celebrate them before they walk across the stage next Friday. They’ve earned it.
Let’s all give a hand for our outstanding seniors!
We’d like to congratulate our many award winners and recognize the incredible talent and excellent character displayed by the Class of 2026. Throughout their time at BCS, these students have consistently shown exceptional care, dedication, and hard work inside and outside the classroom, and we couldn’t be more proud to celebrate them before they walk across the stage next Friday. They’ve earned it.
Let’s all give a hand for our outstanding seniors!
Today we'd like to shine a spotlight on our BCHS Tennis Team!
These students always show their best, on and off the court. Two members of the team, Kairei Santiago and Travis Harris recently celebrated their senior night, and we wish them the best as they take their next steps post-graduation. We're proud to have this team representing Berea.
Give it up for these student athletes!
These students always show their best, on and off the court. Two members of the team, Kairei Santiago and Travis Harris recently celebrated their senior night, and we wish them the best as they take their next steps post-graduation. We're proud to have this team representing Berea.
Give it up for these student athletes!
End-of-Year Events Are Here! 🎉
The final stretch of the school year is packed with exciting activities, celebrations, and special moments! To help keep everything organized, here’s a quick guide to all of our upcoming end-of-year events.
We’re incredibly proud of our students and staff for their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments throughout the year, and we can’t wait to celebrate together in these last days of school.
Let’s finish strong, Pirates! 🏴☠️
The final stretch of the school year is packed with exciting activities, celebrations, and special moments! To help keep everything organized, here’s a quick guide to all of our upcoming end-of-year events.
We’re incredibly proud of our students and staff for their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments throughout the year, and we can’t wait to celebrate together in these last days of school.
Let’s finish strong, Pirates! 🏴☠️
Berea Athletics schedule for May 12 - 15. Good luck to ALL of our teams and coaches this week as they finish up the regular season.
Go PIRATES!!
- Thursday May 14th will be Senior Night for our HS Softball Team.
- Congratulations to Yarely Ramos who won her first-round tennis match at Regionals before being eliminated by the #1 seed in the second round.
- The Berea Track team competed in the Region 5 Meet on Saturday May 9th in Danville KY. Here are the results:
Congratulations to our Unified athletes!
Gio and Eil are 1A Region 5 Champions in Unified 2x50
Justice and Lucas placed 2nd in the 2x50
Jordan and Rose placed 4th in the 2x50
Jordan and Felix placed 3rd in Shot Put
Justice and Isaiah placed 5th in Shot Put
Gio and Eli placed 7th in Shot Put
Gio/Eli and Justice/Lucas have qualified for State in the 2x50!!!!
Congratulations also to...
Arin for placing 5th in the 3200
Eli for placing 7th in the 3200
Lucas for placing 9th in both the 800 and 1600
Berea Community School Blood Drive This Thursday!
The National Honors Society is hosting their last blood drive of the year this Thursday, May 14th, and we need YOUR help! Our goal is to fill two donor buses and make a meaningful impact by helping save lives while also supporting our senior scholarship program. Every donation can make a difference for patients in need and for our students.
Contact lori.mccay@berea.kyschools.us to sign up.
We'll see you there!
The National Honors Society is hosting their last blood drive of the year this Thursday, May 14th, and we need YOUR help! Our goal is to fill two donor buses and make a meaningful impact by helping save lives while also supporting our senior scholarship program. Every donation can make a difference for patients in need and for our students.
Contact lori.mccay@berea.kyschools.us to sign up.
We'll see you there!
Preschool Screenings on May 26th! 📚
Give your child a strong start with Preschool at Berea Community, where young learners grow academically, socially, and emotionally in a supportive environment.
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 now 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!
Give your child a strong start with Preschool at Berea Community, where young learners grow academically, socially, and emotionally in a supportive environment.
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 now 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!
Berea Community Elementary School Site-Based Decision Making Council will hold a meeting as follows:
Date: May 12th, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: BCES Library
The meeting will be limited to the items listed on the posted agenda
Date: May 12th, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: BCES Library
The meeting will be limited to the items listed on the posted agenda
Award Ceremonies This Week! 🎓
This week we'll be celebrating a long year of hard work at BCHS with our underclassmen and senior award ceremonies on Monday & Tuesday respectively. Join us in recognizing the dedication and achievements of our exceptional student body as the year begins to come to a close.
Underclassmen Awards: May 11th, 9:00 AM, in Kennedy Theater
Senior Awards: May 12th, 7:00 PM, in Singleton Gym
We'll see you there!
This week we'll be celebrating a long year of hard work at BCHS with our underclassmen and senior award ceremonies on Monday & Tuesday respectively. Join us in recognizing the dedication and achievements of our exceptional student body as the year begins to come to a close.
Underclassmen Awards: May 11th, 9:00 AM, in Kennedy Theater
Senior Awards: May 12th, 7:00 PM, in Singleton Gym
We'll see you there!
Cap Decorating Time, Seniors! 🎓
Graduation is right around the corner seniors, and that means it's time to add your personal touch to your graduation outfits, cap decorating!
Whether you’re creating a photo collage, painting a design, adding meaningful quotes, or showing off your favorite colors and memories, we want to see caps that celebrate YOU and your journey.
Join us on Wednesday, May 13th for a Senior Cap Decorating Party! Seniors can spend time crafting, enjoying pizza, and enjoying time together before the school year comes to a close.
Bring some supplies and some ideas, and let's get crafting! We'll see you there!
Our 2nd grade students had a blast today enjoying the beautiful weather on the school’s front lawn!
As testing season begins to wind down, students are getting some well-deserved time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the sunshine. Whether they were playing soccer, hopscotch, or just laying in the grass, students made the most of this gorgeous day outside.
We're so proud of these Pirates for the hard work they've shown throughout the school year, and we're happy to see them (and their teachers) having some fun and getting some rest.
What a great day to be a Pirate!
As testing season begins to wind down, students are getting some well-deserved time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the sunshine. Whether they were playing soccer, hopscotch, or just laying in the grass, students made the most of this gorgeous day outside.
We're so proud of these Pirates for the hard work they've shown throughout the school year, and we're happy to see them (and their teachers) having some fun and getting some rest.
What a great day to be a Pirate!
Field Day is almost here BCES! ☀️
Who's ready for some sunshine? Get ready for a day of fun in the sun next Friday, May 15th, on our annual BCES field day!
Remember to bring a towel, sunscreen, a water bottle, a change of clothes, and comfortable shoes that can get wet.
It's going to be a day to remember, full of games, laughter, and outdoor fun. We’re counting down the days already!
Who's ready for some sunshine? Get ready for a day of fun in the sun next Friday, May 15th, on our annual BCES field day!
Remember to bring a towel, sunscreen, a water bottle, a change of clothes, and comfortable shoes that can get wet.
It's going to be a day to remember, full of games, laughter, and outdoor fun. We’re counting down the days already!
Thank You for an Incredible Faculty & Staff Appreciation Week!
We’re feeling so grateful after an amazing week celebrating our faculty and staff! This morning, the Board Office was even surprised with a special visit delivering a cake from State Farm, such a thoughtful way to wrap up a week full of appreciation.
We'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of the generous businesses, families, and community partners who helped make our week of staff appreciation possible. Thanks to your kindness, we were able to have breakfast, lunch, and staff provided every single day.
With sincere thanks to:
Lucky Day Confections (cinnamon rolls)
Camaro Central (donuts)
Ferguson-Oles & Ramsay Families (muffins & fruit)
Cracker Barrel (biscuits & gravy)
Just Love Coffee (breakfast for all staff)
Kentucky Farm Bureau (Subway sandwiches & chips)
Just Eef It Group – Mikki Moran (Chick-fil-A boxes, cookies & drinks)
Papa John’s, Church on the Rock & the Lockwood Family (pizza, fruit and breakfast items)
Berea College President’s Office/Farm Store (sandwiches, wraps & salads)
Southland Christian Church–Richmond (Lee’s Chicken, green beans & mashed potatoes)
Woodward Family (snacks & desserts)
Mary Rojas / Rojas Family (chips & dips)
Moreland Family
Elementary PTO
KFC
Berea Board Members
Native Bagel
Pizza Hut
We would also like to extend a sincere thank-you to the members of the Board Office for taking the time to serve lunch each day, and to Christine Knight for organizing the majority of the week.
Our staff felt the love, and we couldn’t have done it without you!
