🎃 Red Ribbon Week Kickoff! 🎃
We’re starting the week by saying “Boo to Drugs!”
From October 27th-31st, get ready for a week full of themed dress-up days, so start planning those unforgettable outfits to go with each day’s theme!
Show off your Halloween creativity and Pirate Pride, and join us as we take a stand and say NO to drugs!
We’re starting the week by saying “Boo to Drugs!”
From October 27th-31st, get ready for a week full of themed dress-up days, so start planning those unforgettable outfits to go with each day’s theme!
Show off your Halloween creativity and Pirate Pride, and join us as we take a stand and say NO to drugs!
What an incredible energy at last night’s 2025 Homecoming Parade!
All throughout town, Bereans lined the sidewalks to cheer on our students and staff as they tossed candy, waved to friends and family, and proudly showcased their creative class floats.
What a great display of Pirate Pride, we're very grateful to the community for coming out to support our Pirates.
But the fun’s not over yet! Join us tonight as we crown this year’s Homecoming King and Queen during the football game. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM—come out, enjoy the game, and cheer on your candidates. We can’t wait to see you there!
All throughout town, Bereans lined the sidewalks to cheer on our students and staff as they tossed candy, waved to friends and family, and proudly showcased their creative class floats.
What a great display of Pirate Pride, we're very grateful to the community for coming out to support our Pirates.
But the fun’s not over yet! Join us tonight as we crown this year’s Homecoming King and Queen during the football game. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM—come out, enjoy the game, and cheer on your candidates. We can’t wait to see you there!
🔥 Homecoming Bonfire Prep!
This morning, Mr. Billings’ Fire Science class was hard at work on the front lawn, getting everything ready for tonight’s Homecoming Bonfire!
We're so excited to reintroduce this tradition to a new generation of Pirates, it'll be a night to remember!
The bonfire will light up the front lawn right after the Homecoming Parade, all high school students are welcome to attend. Don’t forget to bring a jacket, it might be chilly!
🎉Float building!
All week long students have been gathering after school to work together on their parade floats for tonight's Homecoming Parade! Despite some windy challenges, our Pirates pulled through and put together some amazing floats for us all to enjoy tonight.
Join us tonight at 6 PM to celebrate their hard work and cheer them on in the Homecoming Parade! We can’t wait to see you there!
All week long students have been gathering after school to work together on their parade floats for tonight's Homecoming Parade! Despite some windy challenges, our Pirates pulled through and put together some amazing floats for us all to enjoy tonight.
Join us tonight at 6 PM to celebrate their hard work and cheer them on in the Homecoming Parade! We can’t wait to see you there!
🎯 Become a BCS Archery Target Sponsor!
We're looking for target sponsors for upcoming tournaments. Sponsors' information will be displayed on signs behind the sponsored target during the tournaments, and on a banner which will hang in Singleton Gym for the 25-26 school year.
Support our student archers and get great local visibility!
Contact marilyn.benton@berea.kyschools.us with any questions.
🔥 Chili Cook-Off This Friday Night! 🔥
Join us during the Homecoming Football Game for a legendary Chili Cook-Off starting at 7 PM!
Bowls will be $5, and all proceeds go to the senior class trip!
Berea Athletics schedule for the week of Oct. 20 - 25. Good luck to ALL of our teams and coaches this week. Go PIRATES!!
- Our HS Volleyball team wrapped up their regular season with a 13 - 9 record.
- Our Cross Country team will compete in the Regional Meet at Shelby County on Saturday October 25.
- HS Football HOMECOMING Game will be Friday Oct. 24 at 7:30 against Frankfort HS.
- October 25 is the Berea Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet in Conkin Gym at 6:00 p.m. Inductees include; Jeff Johnson, Elizabeth Horn, Jay Boggs, Mike Bingham, Suzy Edmister, Evan Smith and our 1973 HS Football team.
- Our HS Volleyball team wrapped up their regular season with a 13 - 9 record.
- Our Cross Country team will compete in the Regional Meet at Shelby County on Saturday October 25.
- HS Football HOMECOMING Game will be Friday Oct. 24 at 7:30 against Frankfort HS.
- October 25 is the Berea Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet in Conkin Gym at 6:00 p.m. Inductees include; Jeff Johnson, Elizabeth Horn, Jay Boggs, Mike Bingham, Suzy Edmister, Evan Smith and our 1973 HS Football team.
Great conversation yesterday between Dr. Neaves and our State Representative Josh Bray!
They discussed education priorities and the upcoming budget talks in Frankfort, focusing on how the state can continue supporting our students, staff, and families.
Relationships like these are so important as we work together to strengthen our schools and our community. We appreciate Representative Bray’s time, perspective, and continued partnership with Berea Independent Schools.
They discussed education priorities and the upcoming budget talks in Frankfort, focusing on how the state can continue supporting our students, staff, and families.
Relationships like these are so important as we work together to strengthen our schools and our community. We appreciate Representative Bray’s time, perspective, and continued partnership with Berea Independent Schools.
The Berea Pirates Unified Bowling Team had an outstanding showing at the regional bowling tournament!🎳
The Pirates walked away with 6 first-place finishes, 6 second-place finishes, 6 third-place finishes, and 2 fourth-place finishes!
We are so proud of these amazing athletes for their hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the season. Their dedication and Pirate pride truly showed on the lanes. Congratulations to all our bowlers on an incredible performance! 👏
The Pirates walked away with 6 first-place finishes, 6 second-place finishes, 6 third-place finishes, and 2 fourth-place finishes!
We are so proud of these amazing athletes for their hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the season. Their dedication and Pirate pride truly showed on the lanes. Congratulations to all our bowlers on an incredible performance! 👏
The National Honor Society is partnering with the Kentucky Blood Center to host a blood drive on Friday, October 24th.
🌟 One pint of blood can save up to THREE lives, and your donation funds a scholarship for a graduating senior.
Adults and students 17 years or older may donate, 16 year olds may donate with a signed parent consent form.
For more information contact Lori McCay, lori.mccay@berea.kyschools.us or sign up at https://my.kybloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/88088.
Let’s make a difference - one drop at a time! ❤️
🌟 One pint of blood can save up to THREE lives, and your donation funds a scholarship for a graduating senior.
Adults and students 17 years or older may donate, 16 year olds may donate with a signed parent consent form.
For more information contact Lori McCay, lori.mccay@berea.kyschools.us or sign up at https://my.kybloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/88088.
Let’s make a difference - one drop at a time! ❤️
🎄 Christmas Assistance Now Available! 🎁
FRYSC is now accepting applications for Christmas Assistance. The form is due this Friday, October 24th. Assistance is available for students up to 12 years old, we do look at special circumstances however.
For the link to fill out the form, please email natasha.johnson@berea.kyschools.us
FRYSC is now accepting applications for Christmas Assistance. The form is due this Friday, October 24th. Assistance is available for students up to 12 years old, we do look at special circumstances however.
For the link to fill out the form, please email natasha.johnson@berea.kyschools.us
Trick or Treat! Who's ready for our BCMS Boo Bash? 🍁🎃
This Friday, October 24th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. we'll be holding our Middle School Boo Bash Dance in the school atrium. Admission is free and school approved costumes are encouraged! We look forward to seeing you there!
The Local Planning Committee will meet at 6 PM on October 20th in the Kennedy Theater.
As part of Berea College Forestry Department’s Tree Week festivities, our fourth graders planted four new tree saplings on the front lawn of our school, right where a historic oak tree used to stand.
That original tree, which had stood tall since 1895, was removed last February after it fell. But this week marks a new beginning as four beautiful trees now take root in the very same spot.
On Wednesday afternoon, students learned about the vital role trees play in our environment and community. Then, with the guidance of the incredible team from Berea College Forestry, they each got to help plant the saplings.
To commemorate the event, each class signed a stone to be placed at the base of their tree
Dr. Neaves joked that these students will have to reunite in 20 years to see how tall their trees have grown. We're marking our calendars!
A heartfelt thank you to the amazing folks from Berea College Forestry for making this day so memorable! Thanks to Kayla Zagray, Autumn Reid, Michael Mecham, Michael Barnes, and everyone else involved. Your work meant so much to our students!
That original tree, which had stood tall since 1895, was removed last February after it fell. But this week marks a new beginning as four beautiful trees now take root in the very same spot.
On Wednesday afternoon, students learned about the vital role trees play in our environment and community. Then, with the guidance of the incredible team from Berea College Forestry, they each got to help plant the saplings.
To commemorate the event, each class signed a stone to be placed at the base of their tree
Dr. Neaves joked that these students will have to reunite in 20 years to see how tall their trees have grown. We're marking our calendars!
A heartfelt thank you to the amazing folks from Berea College Forestry for making this day so memorable! Thanks to Kayla Zagray, Autumn Reid, Michael Mecham, Michael Barnes, and everyone else involved. Your work meant so much to our students!
📚 Everyone join us in welcoming Sarah Rose, our new Library Media Specialist, to the Berea Family!
Mrs. Rose is originally from Stanton, KY, with an Elementary Education and Reading/Writing Specialist degree from EKU, and a Library Science and Technology degree from WKU. She’s well-equipped to support our students and manage library services across our Elementary, Middle, and High Schools.
Sarah has spent the past several years as the Library Media Specialist at Estill Springs Elementary, following 10 years of experience in the classroom as a 5th grade teacher.
"My family and I are happy to be new residents of Madison County and I am thrilled to be the new Library Media Specialist at Berea!"
Mrs. Rose encourages students to choose books and media that reflect their individual interests:
"We don't all like to eat the same foods so it is natural that we don't all like to read the same books. It is ok to choose a different book than your friends."
She also emphasizes the value of sharing the books we love with others:
"All of these things make reading a more enjoyable habit."
We're thrilled to have her joining the team here at Berea Community Schools! 🎉
Mrs. Rose is originally from Stanton, KY, with an Elementary Education and Reading/Writing Specialist degree from EKU, and a Library Science and Technology degree from WKU. She’s well-equipped to support our students and manage library services across our Elementary, Middle, and High Schools.
Sarah has spent the past several years as the Library Media Specialist at Estill Springs Elementary, following 10 years of experience in the classroom as a 5th grade teacher.
"My family and I are happy to be new residents of Madison County and I am thrilled to be the new Library Media Specialist at Berea!"
Mrs. Rose encourages students to choose books and media that reflect their individual interests:
"We don't all like to eat the same foods so it is natural that we don't all like to read the same books. It is ok to choose a different book than your friends."
She also emphasizes the value of sharing the books we love with others:
"All of these things make reading a more enjoyable habit."
We're thrilled to have her joining the team here at Berea Community Schools! 🎉
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.
If you’re interested in helping make this event unforgettable, please reach out to Mr. Joseph Caudill at joseph.caudill@berea.kyschools.us.
Bringing Tradition to Life! 🧹
Yesterday, FRYSC trained with Berea College broom making to learn how to teach Berea Community 4th and 5th graders how to make a broom. We look forward to bringing this 100 year Berea College tradition to our students. Students will learn the history of the broom and make a broom of their own to take home.
Check class dojo to sign up your 4th or 5th graders. Limited space available for the fall session. Spring sessions will be available at a later time.
Yesterday, FRYSC trained with Berea College broom making to learn how to teach Berea Community 4th and 5th graders how to make a broom. We look forward to bringing this 100 year Berea College tradition to our students. Students will learn the history of the broom and make a broom of their own to take home.
Check class dojo to sign up your 4th or 5th graders. Limited space available for the fall session. Spring sessions will be available at a later time.
Today and Thursday evening there will be sign-ups for the Berea Community Youth Basketball League in the atrium from 5-7pm.
For more information contact Bernie Harris at bcyouthbasketballleague@gmail.com
Entry Fee: $40
2 Children: $60
3+: $80
-Boys & Girls
-1st - 3rd Freshman DIV
-3rd - 5th JV DIV
-6th - 8th V DIV
-Practice: Once a week
-Games on Saturday
For more information contact Bernie Harris at bcyouthbasketballleague@gmail.com
Entry Fee: $40
2 Children: $60
3+: $80
-Boys & Girls
-1st - 3rd Freshman DIV
-3rd - 5th JV DIV
-6th - 8th V DIV
-Practice: Once a week
-Games on Saturday
Welcome back, Pirates! 🏴☠️
We hope you had a restful and refreshing fall break, but we missed you! It was so good to see all the smiling faces back in the building this morning! Here's to an amazing rest of the fall semester! 🍂📚
Today our staff focused on compassion resilience! 🏴☠️
Back in August, Dr. Neaves tasked our ACCESS Mental Health team with answering an important question: How do we support our staff and their mental health so they can effectively manage the day-to-day stresses of the education profession?
He introduced the team to the concept of compassion resilience, and they took the idea and ran with it, building an entire professional development day around the topic. They immediately began casting a wide net to collaborate with community partners to provide a wide array of authentic self-care sessions. From yoga and skin care, to nature walks and therapy dogs, to a friendly chili cook-off competition, today was all about recharging, connecting, and taking care of those who take care of our students.
This professional development day gave teachers and staff the opportunity to build relationships, practice self-care, and reflect on the importance of mental well-being as we prepare to welcome students back from fall break.
A heartfelt thank-you to the ACCESS Mental Health team, and all of our community partners/volunteers who made this day such a success. Your collaboration and care made a lasting impact.
We’re returning tomorrow feeling refreshed, reconnected, and ready for an amazing second quarter! 🍂✨
#BereaCommunity #CompassionResilience #WeAreBerea #BetterTogether #BereaProud
Back in August, Dr. Neaves tasked our ACCESS Mental Health team with answering an important question: How do we support our staff and their mental health so they can effectively manage the day-to-day stresses of the education profession?
He introduced the team to the concept of compassion resilience, and they took the idea and ran with it, building an entire professional development day around the topic. They immediately began casting a wide net to collaborate with community partners to provide a wide array of authentic self-care sessions. From yoga and skin care, to nature walks and therapy dogs, to a friendly chili cook-off competition, today was all about recharging, connecting, and taking care of those who take care of our students.
This professional development day gave teachers and staff the opportunity to build relationships, practice self-care, and reflect on the importance of mental well-being as we prepare to welcome students back from fall break.
A heartfelt thank-you to the ACCESS Mental Health team, and all of our community partners/volunteers who made this day such a success. Your collaboration and care made a lasting impact.
We’re returning tomorrow feeling refreshed, reconnected, and ready for an amazing second quarter! 🍂✨
#BereaCommunity #CompassionResilience #WeAreBerea #BetterTogether #BereaProud
