Pirate Soccer is Back!
High School Girls Soccer takes the field this Thursday for a home matchup against Madison Central, and we’re ready to pack the stands and support our Pirates as they kick off the season!
Soccer season is always a special part of the year. As summer winds down and the school year gets underway, it’s a chance to reconnect with friends, enjoy those last warm evenings, and come together to cheer on our Pirates from the sidelines.
With the rest of the season ahead of us, soccer coach Mrs. Chapman shared what she's looking forward to most: "I'm most looking forward to seeing our girls grow together this season. At a small school, every player plays an important role, and I'm excited to watch this group build confidence, compete hard, and create a strong team culture."
Let’s show up and bring the Pirate Pride this Thursday! 🏴☠️
High School Girls Soccer takes the field this Thursday for a home matchup against Madison Central, and we’re ready to pack the stands and support our Pirates as they kick off the season!
Soccer season is always a special part of the year. As summer winds down and the school year gets underway, it’s a chance to reconnect with friends, enjoy those last warm evenings, and come together to cheer on our Pirates from the sidelines.
With the rest of the season ahead of us, soccer coach Mrs. Chapman shared what she's looking forward to most: "I'm most looking forward to seeing our girls grow together this season. At a small school, every player plays an important role, and I'm excited to watch this group build confidence, compete hard, and create a strong team culture."
Let’s show up and bring the Pirate Pride this Thursday! 🏴☠️
Archery Open Gym Next Week!
Attention Berea Archers! Next week, on August 27th, Coach Benton is hosting an Archery Open Gym in Singleton Gym from 5:30-7:30 for grades 6 through 12.
Considering joining the team this season? This is the perfect opportunity to check things out and get involved!
All participants must have a current sports physical. Contact Coach Benton at marilyn.benton@berea.kyschools.us if you have any questions!
We'd like to send a huge thank-you to Aaron Hughes and everyone else from The Twisted Willow Barber Shop for their free back-to-school haircuts and school supplies community care project last week!
Local businesses and community partners like The Twisted Willow Barber Shop play such an important role in supporting our Pirates and students throughout Berea. Their generosity and commitment to our community make a meaningful difference for so many local families. We couldn’t be more proud to be part of such a caring community.
Thank you Twisted Willow, for helping our students head back to school feeling confident and prepared!
Berea Athletics schedule for the week of August 17-22. Good luck to ALL of our teams and coaches this week. Go PIRATES!!
- HS Volleyball open regular season on the road at Lynn Camp on Monday 8/17.
- HS Boys Soccer on Tuesday is a 1st round matchup in the All A Regional Tournament.
- Girls and Boys soccer have a District rival double header on Thursday at home.
- MS Boys and Girls Soccer teams play host to Foley on Friday night.
- Our HS Football team kick off their season on the road Friday night vs Jackson County in the Battle of Big Hill Bowl.
- The 8th Grade MS Girls Basketball team looks to keep their unbeaten streak alive this week. 7-0 on the season now.
- HS Volleyball open regular season on the road at Lynn Camp on Monday 8/17.
- HS Boys Soccer on Tuesday is a 1st round matchup in the All A Regional Tournament.
- Girls and Boys soccer have a District rival double header on Thursday at home.
- MS Boys and Girls Soccer teams play host to Foley on Friday night.
- Our HS Football team kick off their season on the road Friday night vs Jackson County in the Battle of Big Hill Bowl.
- The 8th Grade MS Girls Basketball team looks to keep their unbeaten streak alive this week. 7-0 on the season now.
There were some unexpected visitors in Mr. Woodward's classroom on the first day of school!
Students who have taken a class with Mr. Woodward before know this is just the usual back-to-school affair. Every year he likes to bring chickens into the classroom and prompt students to conduct an experiment about how the chickens respond to different types of food.
Not only does this help him gauge where students are at with their understanding of the experimental process and review terminology before jumping into other lessons, but maybe more importantly, it's just plain fun. There's something about walking into class on your first day and finding a chicken in your seat that helps you let your guard down.
Mr. Woodward makes an effort to give students lessons they'll remember, while encouraging them to think beyond the traditional classroom experience. The payoff is evident. These students had a great time observing the chickens, conducting their experiments and jotting down notes and hypotheses. This approach makes a huge difference in the classroom, and gives students the opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences and outside-the-box thinking.
What a great way to get back into the groove after summer break!
Preschool Open House!
We’re excited to welcome our newest little Pirates at our Preschool Open House on Monday, August 24, from 3:00–5:00 PM!
Families can stop by the preschool doors across from the playground to meet their teachers, explore their classroom, and ask any questions they may have before the first day of school on Wednesday, August 26.
We can't wait to meet you and welcome you to the Berea family!
The Lady Pirates Soccer Season Opener is tomorrow, August 15, at 11:00 AM at the Berea Skate Park!
Come out and cheer on our Lady Pirates as they take on Casey County and kick off the 2026 season. Let's start the year on a high note!
Let's go, Pirates! 🏴☠️
Come out and cheer on our Lady Pirates as they take on Casey County and kick off the 2026 season. Let's start the year on a high note!
Let's go, Pirates! 🏴☠️
Happy First Day of School, Berea Community!
This month's Board of Education Meeting will take place on Monday, August 17, 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.
Senior Sunrise for the Class of ’27!
Early this morning, as the sun began to creep over the student parking lot, our new senior class gathered to watch the first sunrise of their senior year at Berea Community High School!
Seniors enjoyed donuts and coffee provided by Golden Leaves while spending the morning catching up with friends, taking photos, and getting ready for the year ahead.
We’re so excited to support the Class of ’27 as they begin their final year at BCS. We have a feeling this is going to be a special one!
Happy first day, seniors!
Early this morning, as the sun began to creep over the student parking lot, our new senior class gathered to watch the first sunrise of their senior year at Berea Community High School!
Seniors enjoyed donuts and coffee provided by Golden Leaves while spending the morning catching up with friends, taking photos, and getting ready for the year ahead.
We’re so excited to support the Class of ’27 as they begin their final year at BCS. We have a feeling this is going to be a special one!
Happy first day, seniors!
Welcome Back, Happy First Day of School!
Dear Middle and High School Families,
We are excited to welcome our students back tomorrow Thursday, August 13th.
We want to remind everyone that the first few days of school are a time for acclimation. Students are getting familiar with their classes, teachers, and expectations.
Students are learning how to navigate their schedules and working through their individual needs.
We strongly encourage regular attendance as students begin settling into their routines.
As you settle back into school routines, a few simple things can make mornings easier:
• Put away electronics at an appropriate time in the evening.
• Establish a consistent bedtime so students get enough rest.
• Lay out clothes, backpacks, and other needed items the night before.
• Review the next day's schedule and make a plan for the morning. (Our Pirates will be receiving a planner for FREE from our awesome ACCESS team!!)
Thank you for helping us start the year with grace, patience, and positivity.
First bell rings at 8:15 AM Students will be released at 3:10 PM.
Warmly,
Berea Middle and High school
Ms. Kelly Caldwell and Staff
Dear Middle and High School Families,
We are excited to welcome our students back tomorrow Thursday, August 13th.
We want to remind everyone that the first few days of school are a time for acclimation. Students are getting familiar with their classes, teachers, and expectations.
Students are learning how to navigate their schedules and working through their individual needs.
We strongly encourage regular attendance as students begin settling into their routines.
As you settle back into school routines, a few simple things can make mornings easier:
• Put away electronics at an appropriate time in the evening.
• Establish a consistent bedtime so students get enough rest.
• Lay out clothes, backpacks, and other needed items the night before.
• Review the next day's schedule and make a plan for the morning. (Our Pirates will be receiving a planner for FREE from our awesome ACCESS team!!)
Thank you for helping us start the year with grace, patience, and positivity.
First bell rings at 8:15 AM Students will be released at 3:10 PM.
Warmly,
Berea Middle and High school
Ms. Kelly Caldwell and Staff
A huge thank you to the Berea Fire Department for helping us get our sidewalks and walkways cleaned up before the first day of school tomorrow!
After a full summer of lawn mowing, and limited foot traffic, a good spray-down made a big difference in freshening up our walkways and getting our campus ready to welcome students back for the new school year. Dr. Neaves even got in on the fun!
We couldn't be more grateful for our friends from the fire department who help to keep our campus clean and safe year round. Thank you for helping us start the school year off on the right foot!
After a full summer of lawn mowing, and limited foot traffic, a good spray-down made a big difference in freshening up our walkways and getting our campus ready to welcome students back for the new school year. Dr. Neaves even got in on the fun!
We couldn't be more grateful for our friends from the fire department who help to keep our campus clean and safe year round. Thank you for helping us start the school year off on the right foot!
Our ’26-’27 Back-to-School Bash was a hit!
Last week the quiet summer halls of Berea Community came to life again for our Back to School Bash, as students and families gathered in the building to pick up schedules, meet their teachers, and catch up with friends.
It was so amazing to feel the excitement of the new school year creeping up on everyone, we've missed having all our Pirates here under one roof!
Thanks to everyone who helped to make this such a successful evening. Your time, energy, and support made a meaningful difference for our students and families.
Now, there’s just one more day until we officially kick off the 2026–2027 school year! Let’s make the most of these final summer moments and get ready for another year filled with achievement, growth, and fun. We can't wait to see everyone on Thursday!
Berea Athletics schedule for the week of August 10-15. Good luck to ALL of our teams and coaches this week. Go PIRATES!!
-Our MS Girls Basketball 8th Grade team went 4-0 last week with wins over West Jessamine twice, Clark Moores and LCA.
- The MS Boys Soccer team defeated cross town rival Farristown 3-2 on Saturday in the Foley Cup. 8th grader Graham Ramsay score 3 goals for the Pirates.
-Our MS Girls Basketball 8th Grade team went 4-0 last week with wins over West Jessamine twice, Clark Moores and LCA.
- The MS Boys Soccer team defeated cross town rival Farristown 3-2 on Saturday in the Foley Cup. 8th grader Graham Ramsay score 3 goals for the Pirates.
We will be holding a Special Called Board of Education Meeting tomorrow, August 11th, at 12:00 PM.
The meeting will be held virtually over Google Meets, and live streamed on our district YouTube channel at the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/live/kh-E1MH5oZQ?si=roQmM2rRKiREmYCc
The meeting will be held virtually over Google Meets, and live streamed on our district YouTube channel at the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/live/kh-E1MH5oZQ?si=roQmM2rRKiREmYCc
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!
