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!
Kindergarten Registration Dates!
Join us today or June 30 for Kindergarten Registration! We can't wait to meet our newest Pirates and welcome your family to Berea Community Schools.
Join us today or June 30 for Kindergarten Registration! We can't wait to meet our newest Pirates and welcome your family to Berea Community Schools.
Congratulations to our very own Bo Lockwood, who recently broke the Kentucky elementary school state long jump record by nearly a foot!
Bo competed at the KTCCCA Elementary School State Championship over the weekend with his team, the Kentucky Golden Eagles, while representing Berea Community Elementary. He broke the state long jump record, earned First Team All-State honors, placed 6th in the 200m (29.87), and finished 8th in the 100m (14.09).
What an incredible example of the amazing athletic achievements of our Pirates over summer break. We couldn't be more proud to have students like Bo representing Berea. Congratulations, Bo!
Bo competed at the KTCCCA Elementary School State Championship over the weekend with his team, the Kentucky Golden Eagles, while representing Berea Community Elementary. He broke the state long jump record, earned First Team All-State honors, placed 6th in the 200m (29.87), and finished 8th in the 100m (14.09).
What an incredible example of the amazing athletic achievements of our Pirates over summer break. We couldn't be more proud to have students like Bo representing Berea. Congratulations, Bo!
Today, we’re sharing a look back at our wonderful Preschool Spring Program from last month!
Our little Pirates never fail to amaze us with their energy, personalities, and confidence. If this is the next generation of Pirates, we’re definitely in good hands!
A special thank-you goes to Preschool Lead Teacher Ms. Karen Galloway and our entire Preschool staff for attention and care they poured into these students all year long.
Our little Pirates never fail to amaze us with their energy, personalities, and confidence. If this is the next generation of Pirates, we’re definitely in good hands!
A special thank-you goes to Preschool Lead Teacher Ms. Karen Galloway and our entire Preschool staff for attention and care they poured into these students all year long.
Congratulations to our outstanding 5th grade class for finishing the year strong and taking their final steps before starting middle school!
Yesterday evening, following our Kindergarten Celebration event, Conkin gym was once again filled with proud friends and family members who gathered to cheer on our 5th graders as they crossed the finish line and completed elementary school.
It’s always emotional to see students’ BCES journeys come to a close at the end of the year, but next year they won’t be far away! Our elementary staff will just have to remember to visit them right across the hall as they begin their 6th grade year at BCMS.
We’d like to send a huge thank-you to our entire 5th grade and elementary staff for everything they invest in these students every single day. We couldn’t do it without such an incredible team, and our students feel that support throughout the entire year.
Congratulations, 5th Graders!
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!
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!
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
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!
Learnin’ The Ropes!
Last week, we had some very special guests from Learnin' The Ropes visit our elementary school for a jump rope performance that blew us all away. From jaw-dropping backflips to lightning-fast jump rope tricks, the performance had everyone cheering.
But beyond the excitement, the athletes shared an even more powerful message, that success comes from perseverance, dedication, and lots of practice. They reminded students that improvement doesn’t happen overnight, it takes patience and effort to grow any skill.
At one point, they brought some students and teachers out of the bleachers to practice their own jump roping while being cheered on by the whole school. The athletes reminded us that it's important to remember the power of encouragement, and make sure we're cheering on our friends and family when they're doing a difficult thing.
When asked who the “best” athlete was, their answer said it all, everyone has their own unique strengths. Whether it’s jump rope, academics, or anything else, we all shine in different ways, and with practice, we can all achieve amazing things.
A huge thank-you to Learnin’ The Ropes for inspiring our students and bringing so much energy and encouragement to our school, it's always a blast to see these athletes in action!
READBowl Winners!
Today, we’re excited to recognize Ms. Parrish’s amazing fourth-grade homeroom class for winning this year’s READBowl Elementary Conference!
READBowl is a free global reading competition hosted by Super Bowl champ Malcolm Mitchel in which classes from around the globe compete to log the most minutes of reading in a four-week span. Mitchel started the competition in 2018 with the mission of encouraging literacy skills and reading habits in young people.
In January, Ms. Parrish enrolled her three fourth-grade classes in the competition. A few weeks ago, they learned that her homeroom earned first place in the entire Elementary Conference, while her second block placed third. As first-place winners, her homeroom received several prizes, including a live video chat with Malcolm!
On Wednesday morning, the students could barely stay in their seats when Malcolm appeared on the call. They eagerly raised their hands to ask questions, shared their favorite books, and even offered ideas for future READBowl challenges. Everyone had an absolute blast talking with the Super Bowl champion.
During the call, Malcolm shared stories about growing up in a community that valued football more than education. He explained how discovering a love for reading changed the course of his life and helped shape who he is today. He created READBowl to help shift some of the spotlight from sports to reading and education, inspiring a new generation to pick up a book and fall in love with reading.
Ms. Parrish's Homeroom class will also receive a “Read with Malcolm” Book Bundle for their classroom, 1 copy of Malcolm’s book, The Magician's Hat, per student, a personal library of 5 books per student, a Read with Malcolm READBowl Certificate of Achievement, and a feature on Share the Magic Foundation Website's READBowl homepage until the next annual READBowl begins.
We are so proud of this outstanding achievement. Berea is truly home to some amazing readers. Way to go, Pirates!
Today, we’re excited to recognize Ms. Parrish’s amazing fourth-grade homeroom class for winning this year’s READBowl Elementary Conference!
READBowl is a free global reading competition hosted by Super Bowl champ Malcolm Mitchel in which classes from around the globe compete to log the most minutes of reading in a four-week span. Mitchel started the competition in 2018 with the mission of encouraging literacy skills and reading habits in young people.
In January, Ms. Parrish enrolled her three fourth-grade classes in the competition. A few weeks ago, they learned that her homeroom earned first place in the entire Elementary Conference, while her second block placed third. As first-place winners, her homeroom received several prizes, including a live video chat with Malcolm!
On Wednesday morning, the students could barely stay in their seats when Malcolm appeared on the call. They eagerly raised their hands to ask questions, shared their favorite books, and even offered ideas for future READBowl challenges. Everyone had an absolute blast talking with the Super Bowl champion.
During the call, Malcolm shared stories about growing up in a community that valued football more than education. He explained how discovering a love for reading changed the course of his life and helped shape who he is today. He created READBowl to help shift some of the spotlight from sports to reading and education, inspiring a new generation to pick up a book and fall in love with reading.
Ms. Parrish's Homeroom class will also receive a “Read with Malcolm” Book Bundle for their classroom, 1 copy of Malcolm’s book, The Magician's Hat, per student, a personal library of 5 books per student, a Read with Malcolm READBowl Certificate of Achievement, and a feature on Share the Magic Foundation Website's READBowl homepage until the next annual READBowl begins.
We are so proud of this outstanding achievement. Berea is truly home to some amazing readers. Way to go, Pirates!
Shout out to our amazing BCES families for donating to our breakfast bar and to Best Donuts Berea for the delicious treats this morning! 🍩
You helped make the morning of our first day of Teacher Appreciation Week a huge success. What a great way to kick off a week that ROCKS! 💛
You helped make the morning of our first day of Teacher Appreciation Week a huge success. What a great way to kick off a week that ROCKS! 💛
5th Graders Tour the Middle School!
Today our 5th Graders took a trip over to BCMS to tour their future classrooms, meet their teachers, and watch a performance from our Band and Choir!
The move from elementary to middle school can feel like a big step, but today’s visit helped make that transition a little more familiar. Our teachers, administration, and student helpers are all here to help students learn how to navigate the new freedoms and expectations that come with being in 6th Grade.
At the beginning of their tour, students heard from current 8th graders, who shared helpful advice about staying organized, getting involved, and making the most of middle school life.
One of the highlights of the day was the performance from our Band and Choir, who showed students all the opportunities they'll have in our music department next year. After the performance, 5th graders got the chance to talk to our Band and Choir students and learn more about each instrument.
We’re so proud of this group and can’t wait to welcome them to the BCMS halls! With the support of our dedicated staff and school leaders, they’re more than ready for this next chapter.
Welcome, rising 6th graders!
Today our 5th Graders took a trip over to BCMS to tour their future classrooms, meet their teachers, and watch a performance from our Band and Choir!
The move from elementary to middle school can feel like a big step, but today’s visit helped make that transition a little more familiar. Our teachers, administration, and student helpers are all here to help students learn how to navigate the new freedoms and expectations that come with being in 6th Grade.
At the beginning of their tour, students heard from current 8th graders, who shared helpful advice about staying organized, getting involved, and making the most of middle school life.
One of the highlights of the day was the performance from our Band and Choir, who showed students all the opportunities they'll have in our music department next year. After the performance, 5th graders got the chance to talk to our Band and Choir students and learn more about each instrument.
We’re so proud of this group and can’t wait to welcome them to the BCMS halls! With the support of our dedicated staff and school leaders, they’re more than ready for this next chapter.
Welcome, rising 6th graders!
