Join us in welcoming Eden Covington to our BCES team as our 5th Grade Math Teacher!
Eden grew up in Montgomery County before moving to Richmond this past summer. She graduated from Morehead University in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, and we are thrilled to have her joining our 5th grade team here at Berea Community Elementary School!
When she’s not in the classroom, Eden enjoys reading, painting, playing pickleball, and playing tennis.
Please join us in giving Ms. Covington a warm BCES welcome! We’re so happy to have her with us!
Eden grew up in Montgomery County before moving to Richmond this past summer. She graduated from Morehead University in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, and we are thrilled to have her joining our 5th grade team here at Berea Community Elementary School!
When she’s not in the classroom, Eden enjoys reading, painting, playing pickleball, and playing tennis.
Please join us in giving Ms. Covington a warm BCES welcome! We’re so happy to have her with us!
Last night's Grandparent's Day Hoedown Dance was a huge success!
Yesterday evening, the doors to Conkin Gym opened up after hours to welcome BCES students and their families for our Grandparent's Day Hoedown event! All evening we had dancing, snacks, photo ops, and most importantly, we made some invaluable family memories at BCES.
A huge thank-you to our Elementary staff, and the crew from FRYSC who helped to organize and welcome families into the event. We couldn't be more appreciative of our amazing team for making the night so special!
Yesterday evening, the doors to Conkin Gym opened up after hours to welcome BCES students and their families for our Grandparent's Day Hoedown event! All evening we had dancing, snacks, photo ops, and most importantly, we made some invaluable family memories at BCES.
A huge thank-you to our Elementary staff, and the crew from FRYSC who helped to organize and welcome families into the event. We couldn't be more appreciative of our amazing team for making the night so special!
At BCES, last week's High Attendance Day started off with a warm welcome as students made their way into school in the morning!
Waiting near the entrance was a group of EKU Beach Volleyball, Softball, and Cheer student-athletes, who were there to welcome our students and cheer them on as they headed into the building. What a fantastic way to start the school day, and a great reminder that coming to school is something worth looking forward to.
When you come to school, you’re not just in the classroom, you’re part of the experiences, connections, and moments that make each school day special. It's true you know, if you miss school, you miss out!
A huge THANK YOU to our friends from EKU for bringing a little extra energy and magic to our morning and celebrating High Attendance Day with us.
Waiting near the entrance was a group of EKU Beach Volleyball, Softball, and Cheer student-athletes, who were there to welcome our students and cheer them on as they headed into the building. What a fantastic way to start the school day, and a great reminder that coming to school is something worth looking forward to.
When you come to school, you’re not just in the classroom, you’re part of the experiences, connections, and moments that make each school day special. It's true you know, if you miss school, you miss out!
A huge THANK YOU to our friends from EKU for bringing a little extra energy and magic to our morning and celebrating High Attendance Day with us.
BCES is celebrating Dot Day tomorrow!
Dot Day is a day all about creativity, courage, and the power of believing in yourself. Inspired by the book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, it's a day celebrated by schools all over the world each and every September 15th.
To help us celebrate Dot Day tomorrow, join us in wearing something with dots! Let's fill the halls with more dots than we can count!
Dot Day is a day all about creativity, courage, and the power of believing in yourself. Inspired by the book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, it's a day celebrated by schools all over the world each and every September 15th.
To help us celebrate Dot Day tomorrow, join us in wearing something with dots! Let's fill the halls with more dots than we can count!
Who's this?
Believe it or not, underneath those inflatable alter egos are Mrs. Reynolds and Mr. Dollins, waving goodbye to students as they headed home at the end of High Attendance Day on Wednesday.
A huge shout-out to our incredible leadership at BCES for bringing a little magic to the school day.
Believe it or not, underneath those inflatable alter egos are Mrs. Reynolds and Mr. Dollins, waving goodbye to students as they headed home at the end of High Attendance Day on Wednesday.
A huge shout-out to our incredible leadership at BCES for bringing a little magic to the school day.
Show your Pirate Pride while supporting BCES! The PTO is selling Pirate Nation apparel, with T-shirts starting at just $12. There is only ONE WEEK left to pre order!
Available options include:
• Short-sleeve T-shirts
• Long-sleeve T-shirts
• Crewneck sweatshirts
• Hoodies
Perfect for school, games, and everyday wear. Every purchase helps support BCES and staff!
Preorder special ends September 11, 2026!
Don’t miss out, order yours today at the link below!
https://first-gear.printavo.com/merch/bcesptostore/
Thank you for supporting the BCES Pirate PTO!
Available options include:
• Short-sleeve T-shirts
• Long-sleeve T-shirts
• Crewneck sweatshirts
• Hoodies
Perfect for school, games, and everyday wear. Every purchase helps support BCES and staff!
Preorder special ends September 11, 2026!
Don’t miss out, order yours today at the link below!
https://first-gear.printavo.com/merch/bcesptostore/
Thank you for supporting the BCES Pirate PTO!
BCES Families! Get ready for a "boot stomping good time" at our Grandparent's Day Hoedown Event!
Grandparent's Day is right around the corner! Come out and join the celebrations on September 17th from 5-7PM in Conkin Gym.
All elementary students and their grandparents are welcome. Come enjoy an evening of fun, family, and celebration as we honor some of the very special grandparents in our school community.
For questions, feel free to contact Natasha Johnson (natasha.johnson@berea.kyschools.us) or Marilyn Benton (marilyn.benton@berea.kyschools.us).
Grandparent's Day is right around the corner! Come out and join the celebrations on September 17th from 5-7PM in Conkin Gym.
All elementary students and their grandparents are welcome. Come enjoy an evening of fun, family, and celebration as we honor some of the very special grandparents in our school community.
For questions, feel free to contact Natasha Johnson (natasha.johnson@berea.kyschools.us) or Marilyn Benton (marilyn.benton@berea.kyschools.us).
Today, our elementary teachers and staff were visited by elementary guidance counselor, Mr. Dollins, and Principal Mrs. Reynolds, who stopped by to deliver sweet treats and drinks as a little pick-me-up after a long week.
We couldn't be more appreciative of the leadership in our schools. This was such a thoughtful gesture and a great reminder of how much our staff is appreciated and cared for. 💛
A huge thank-you to Mrs. Reynolds and Mr. Dollins for helping make our staff’s day a little sweeter!
We couldn't be more appreciative of the leadership in our schools. This was such a thoughtful gesture and a great reminder of how much our staff is appreciated and cared for. 💛
A huge thank-you to Mrs. Reynolds and Mr. Dollins for helping make our staff’s day a little sweeter!
Show your Pirate Pride while supporting BCES! The PTO is selling Pirate Nation apparel, with T-shirts starting at just $12.
Available options include:
• Short-sleeve T-shirts
• Long-sleeve T-shirts
• Crewneck sweatshirts
• Hoodies
Perfect for school, games, and everyday wear. Every purchase helps support BCES and staff!
Preorder special ends September 11, 2026!
Don’t miss out, order yours today at the link below!
https://first-gear.printavo.com/merch/bcesptostore/
Thank you for supporting the BCES Pirate PTO!
Available options include:
• Short-sleeve T-shirts
• Long-sleeve T-shirts
• Crewneck sweatshirts
• Hoodies
Perfect for school, games, and everyday wear. Every purchase helps support BCES and staff!
Preorder special ends September 11, 2026!
Don’t miss out, order yours today at the link below!
https://first-gear.printavo.com/merch/bcesptostore/
Thank you for supporting the BCES Pirate PTO!
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!
🎮 LEVELING UP OUR LEARNING! 🚀
⭐ First Two Days of School: Morning Arrival ⭐
We are so excited to welcome our students back to BCES on August 13th! To help make our first two mornings smooth, welcoming, and stress-free, please review these important arrival reminders:
🕖 Arrival & Start Time
* Drop-off begins at 7:05 a.m. and ends at 7:35 a.m.
* All students should be in their classrooms and ready to begin the school day at 7:40 a.m.
* All students will have the opportunity to eat breakfast. 🍎🥛
🎒 Kindergarten
Kindergarten students will meet their teachers in the atrium for check-in. After check-in, kindergarten paraeducators will be in the cafeteria to welcome and assist students. Staff will be in the hallway to help direct kindergarteners.
🎮 1st Grade
First graders will meet their teachers in the gym once they are dismissed from breakfast.
📚 2nd–5th Grade
Students will report directly to their classrooms once they are dismissed from breakfast and/or the gym.
👋 Our Staff Is Here to Help!
You will see staff members throughout the hallways and common areas helping students find their classrooms and other destinations. We are ready to welcome students, answer questions, and help everyone get where they need to go!
💛 Parents & Guardians
To help our students build independence from day one, parents and guardians will not escort students to classrooms.
For everyone's safety, parents/guardians should remain in their vehicles during both morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. Our staff will help students safely enter and exit the building.
We know the first day brings excitement, anticipation, and maybe a few butterflies! 🦋 Thank you for partnering with us as we create a safe, smooth, and positive start to the school year.
⭐ Let's Level Up Our Learning together! 🎮📚
We can't wait to see our BCES Pirates!
⭐ First Two Days of School: Morning Arrival ⭐
We are so excited to welcome our students back to BCES on August 13th! To help make our first two mornings smooth, welcoming, and stress-free, please review these important arrival reminders:
🕖 Arrival & Start Time
* Drop-off begins at 7:05 a.m. and ends at 7:35 a.m.
* All students should be in their classrooms and ready to begin the school day at 7:40 a.m.
* All students will have the opportunity to eat breakfast. 🍎🥛
🎒 Kindergarten
Kindergarten students will meet their teachers in the atrium for check-in. After check-in, kindergarten paraeducators will be in the cafeteria to welcome and assist students. Staff will be in the hallway to help direct kindergarteners.
🎮 1st Grade
First graders will meet their teachers in the gym once they are dismissed from breakfast.
📚 2nd–5th Grade
Students will report directly to their classrooms once they are dismissed from breakfast and/or the gym.
👋 Our Staff Is Here to Help!
You will see staff members throughout the hallways and common areas helping students find their classrooms and other destinations. We are ready to welcome students, answer questions, and help everyone get where they need to go!
💛 Parents & Guardians
To help our students build independence from day one, parents and guardians will not escort students to classrooms.
For everyone's safety, parents/guardians should remain in their vehicles during both morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. Our staff will help students safely enter and exit the building.
We know the first day brings excitement, anticipation, and maybe a few butterflies! 🦋 Thank you for partnering with us as we create a safe, smooth, and positive start to the school year.
⭐ Let's Level Up Our Learning together! 🎮📚
We can't wait to see our BCES Pirates!
Kindergarten Camp Day 1!
Today we had the joy of welcoming many of our newest Pirates for the first day of Kindergarten Camp! Throughout the day, our incoming kindergarteners made new friends, met their teachers, explored their classrooms, and began building confidence before the first day of school.
It's always exciting to see these new students meet each other. Many of them will learn, grow, and celebrate milestones together for years to come. It's always incredible to watch our seniors cross the graduation stage alongside classmates they've known since their very first days of school, and for many, that journey begins right here in Preschool and Kindergarten.
Whether they're with us for one year or all thirteen, we're honored to be part of their story and excited to welcome them to the Pirate family!
Today we had the joy of welcoming many of our newest Pirates for the first day of Kindergarten Camp! Throughout the day, our incoming kindergarteners made new friends, met their teachers, explored their classrooms, and began building confidence before the first day of school.
It's always exciting to see these new students meet each other. Many of them will learn, grow, and celebrate milestones together for years to come. It's always incredible to watch our seniors cross the graduation stage alongside classmates they've known since their very first days of school, and for many, that journey begins right here in Preschool and Kindergarten.
Whether they're with us for one year or all thirteen, we're honored to be part of their story and excited to welcome them to the Pirate family!
Reminder to join us tomorrow and Thursday for our 2026 Kindergarten Camp!
Sign-Up: 9:00 AM in Conkin Gym
Pick-Up: 12:00 PM in the Atrium
Your little learner will:
Meet their Kindergarten teacher
Explore our school
Complete fun, hands-on activities
Make new friends
Build confidence before the first day of school
Snacks will be provided, and there is no cost to attend!
Haven’t registered your child for kindergarten yet? No worries! This is the perfect opportunity to get them registered while you’re here.
Let’s get ready to Level Up Our Learning and begin an epic kindergarten adventure! We can’t wait to welcome our newest players to the team!
Sign-Up: 9:00 AM in Conkin Gym
Pick-Up: 12:00 PM in the Atrium
Your little learner will:
Meet their Kindergarten teacher
Explore our school
Complete fun, hands-on activities
Make new friends
Build confidence before the first day of school
Snacks will be provided, and there is no cost to attend!
Haven’t registered your child for kindergarten yet? No worries! This is the perfect opportunity to get them registered while you’re here.
Let’s get ready to Level Up Our Learning and begin an epic kindergarten adventure! We can’t wait to welcome our newest players to the team!
Preschool Screening August 4th!
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 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!
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 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!
Help us stock the BCES teachers' lounge!
As we approach the new school year, we'd love your help in stocking the BCES teachers' lounge! Your donations help ensure our incredible faculty and staff have the snacks, drinks, and supplies they need to stay energized and supported throughout the day.
Donations may be dropped off at the school front office at any time, helpful items include snacks, drinks, and office supplies.
Our team is beyond grateful for any and all support from the community. Thank you for making the difference for our crew!
Incoming Kindergarten Families! We can't wait to welcome you to the Berea Community family this August!
Before the school year begins, please make sure all kindergarten enrollment paperwork is completed and returned to the front office between July 13 and July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Feel free to drop by to pick up your paperwork and ask any questions you may have. Our lovely front office staff is always happy to help support you and your family!
Before the school year begins, please make sure all kindergarten enrollment paperwork is completed and returned to the front office between July 13 and July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Feel free to drop by to pick up your paperwork and ask any questions you may have. Our lovely front office staff is always happy to help support you and your family!
BCES Families, Our 2026-2027 Elementary School Supply Lists are here!
Please contact our FRYSC Director, Ms. Natasha Johnson, at natasha.johnson@berea.kyschools.us for any assistance needed with school supplies.
We hope everyone is having a wonderful summer break! ☀️
Please contact our FRYSC Director, Ms. Natasha Johnson, at natasha.johnson@berea.kyschools.us for any assistance needed with school supplies.
We hope everyone is having a wonderful summer break! ☀️
BCES Kindergarten Camp is right around the corner!
Is your child starting kindergarten this school year? Press START to begin an epic kindergarten adventure by joining us on July 29-30! 🎮
Sign-Up: 9:00 AM in the Conkin Gym
Pick-Up: 12:00 PM in the Conkin Gym
Your little learner will:
Meet their kindergarten teacher
Explore our school
Complete fun, hands-on activities
Make new friends
Build confidence before the first day of school
Snacks will be provided, and there is no cost to attend!
Haven't registered your child for kindergarten yet? No worries! This is the perfect opportunity to get them registered while you're here.
Let’s get ready to Level Up Our Learning and begin an epic kindergarten adventure! We can't wait to welcome our newest players to the team! 🏴☠️
Kindergarten Families! Our 2026-2027 School Supply List is here!
We can't wait to start preparing for a great year ahead. We hope everyone is enjoying the summer, and we're looking forward to seeing you all in August!
We can't wait to start preparing for a great year ahead. We hope everyone is enjoying the summer, and we're looking forward to seeing you all in August!
Rising 6th Graders, who's ready to meet your teachers and start your BCMS journey?
Save the date! On July 30, 10AM-12PM we'll be hosting our 6th Grade Transition Camp to help incoming 6th graders become familiar with middle school expectations and routines, prepare for their first day in August, and welcome them into the BCMS community. Parents will sign-in students in the front atrium of the school.
Our faculty and staff are excited to support students as they make the transition across the hall, we're looking forward to helping them start the school year with confidence.
Parents can email our middle school counselor, Mary Lewis, at mary.lewis@berea.kyschools.us if they have any questions or concerns.
Mark your calendars, we can't wait to meet our newest class of 6th graders!
