Daylight saving time will end at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, November 3. Remember to set back your clocks by one hour.
No school for students on November 4th and 5th. November 4th is a Teacher Professional Day. November 5, 2024, is Election Day.
The next Strategic Planning Meeting/ Special-Called Board Meeting will be held on November 7, 2024, in the BCES Library/Media Center from 4 PM-6 PM.
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Together in Education!
Here is this week's Athletic Schedule.
Go Pirates!
Congratulations to Sarah Rohrer, our newest Berea Board of Education member, on being officially sworn in at Monday night’s board meeting! We are excited to welcome her to the team and look forward to her contributions as we continue to chart the course to greatness for our students, staff, and community. Teamwork makes the dream work! #BereaProud #LeadershipInAction #aiminghigh #daringtobegreat #ChartingTheCourseToGreatness
Good luck to ALL of our teams and coaches this week. Go PIRATES!!
Our HS Volleyball team begins District play this week. Games will be played at Madison Southern. Admission is $7.00.
Our HS Cross Country team competes in the Regional Cross County meet on Saturday in Frankfort, KY. Admission into the meet is $8.00.
Come out and support the Chili Cook-Off on Friday during the football game. All proceeds will go to Project Graduation.
October 18th is a staff work day. Classes will not be in session.
Thursday's meeting will consist of a closed session for the board members to conduct interviews for the recent board member vacancy. The newly elected appointee will be sworn in during next Monday night's regularly scheduled meeting.
Edited Athletic Schedule 10/14-10/20
Go Pirates!
The next Strategic Planning Meeting will be held on October 23, 2024, from 4 PM to 6 PM.
Athletic Schedule for October 14-20, 2024
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The next regular-called school board meeting will take place on October 21, 2024, at 7 PM in the BCMS/BCHS Theater.
BCHS Homecoming Week
October 14-19, 2024
October 5, 2024 is World Teachers' Day. Teachers, thank you for all you do! We greatly appreciate you!
BCES PTO Announcement:
Elementary Families:
Greetings Pirates!
I am beyond thrilled to share some fantastic news with you. BCES has officially moved from orange to green on the KSA state accountability reports! Out of the 717 elementary schools in the state, only 173 performed at the same level. This is a remarkable achievement that reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff.
On behalf of the Board and myself, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Coyle, our teachers, instructional assistants, support and front office staff, interventionists, and everyone working in specialty areas. This success speaks volumes about the perseverance, commitment, and teamwork that each of you has displayed throughout the year.
Hard work and persistence pay off, and this accomplishment is a testament to our belief that when we aim high and dare to be great, success follows. Together, we have stretched our students, believed in their potential, and guided them toward new heights. For that, we are immensely proud and deeply grateful.
In the spirit of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People that guide us:
Be Proactive – Our team took the initiative to rise above challenges and strive for excellence.
Begin with the End in Mind – Clear goals were set, and the hard work to achieve them never stopped.
Put First Things First – Student growth and learning were prioritized every step of the way.
Think Win-Win – By uplifting each other, we created a win for every student and staff member.
Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood – We listened to our students, ensuring they felt heard and valued.
Synergize – The collaboration among staff, families, and students made this success possible.
Sharpen the Saw – Continuous improvement led us to this achievement, and we will continue to grow.
As Larry Bell reminded us on his visit, “You are wonderful!” I couldn’t agree more. We believe in our students, and that belief has sparked their confidence, skillset, and success. There are no underachievers—only under-believers, and BCES has shown that when we believe in our students, they rise to the challenge.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our students' success. It takes a united effort, and this achievement belongs to all of us. Hats off to each and every one of you for the role you played in making this dream a reality. Teamwork truly makes the dream work!
Let’s continue to aim high, dare to be great, and inspire our students through high-quality teaching, leading, and learning. Enjoy Fall Break Oct. 7th-11th!
With deepest gratitude and Pirate pride,
Dr. Diane Hatchett Superintendent,
Berea Community Schools
Aim High and Dare to Be Great!
We hope you have a wonderful, restful, safe Fall Break. We will see you soon.
