This week our Senior Spotlight shines on Elaina Kirby! A talented member of our academic team who's been at Berea for 13 years. Let's show
Say cheese! This morning our class of '26 got all dressed up to have their senior portraits taken. Thanks to Katelyn, Aubrey, and Cara from Strawbridge Studios for keeping everyone looking sharp and taking care of our students. We appreciate you!
On September 13th, Berea Boys Basketball is hosting a golf scramble at the Berea Golf Club. Come join us on the green and lets support our Pirate athletes!
Last Friday, band and choir students gathered in Kennedy Theater for a special performance from Dogtown Road, featuring Karl Wohlwend (guitar, vocals), Tyler Moore (fiddle, mandolin, vocals), and Tim O’Neill (percussion, vocals). Students were introduced to traditional and non-traditional Irish Celtic instruments and music, and they had a lot of good questions about the history of Celtic music and the performers musical background. We love seeing our students connect with musical traditions from around the world!
Exciting night last night at the season opener for our HS Volleyball team. Here's to a great season for our Lady Pirates!
It’s not every day that you're joined in class by a flock of chickens!
Last Wednesday, students shuffled into Mr. Woodward's high school science classroom on their first day of school, only to discover a few of their classmates had wings and feathers. Those who’ve taken Mr. Woodward’s class before know this to be an annual staple of his classroom.
As Woodward puts it:
“The first day of school needs to serve a lot of purposes. The students deserve to have some fun as they transition back, but they also need to realize that this will be a learning space. We want parents to know their children are excited to be in school. Finally, I need to know what they can do as burgeoning scientists. They are tasked with designing an experiment to test what type of food chickens prefer. I get insight into whether they understand experiments, know the terminology, and can spot possible mistakes in experimental design. It’s a complete bonus that they end up going home and discussing science with their families.”
Sitting in on the class period, I watched students engage with their classroom in a special way, not through traditional assignments and quizzes, but by freely designing experiments and interacting with their classmates (feathered and not). Woodward pushes the limits of the science classroom and places students in extraordinary situations that excite their minds and challenge their expectations of school.
“The irreverence of chickens pooping in the room, students having various levels of comfort or discomfort around animals, and birds roaming around the room are all bonuses in my mind.”
This is why we love Berea!
Last Wednesday, students shuffled into Mr. Woodward's high school science classroom on their first day of school, only to discover a few of their classmates had wings and feathers. Those who’ve taken Mr. Woodward’s class before know this to be an annual staple of his classroom.
As Woodward puts it:
“The first day of school needs to serve a lot of purposes. The students deserve to have some fun as they transition back, but they also need to realize that this will be a learning space. We want parents to know their children are excited to be in school. Finally, I need to know what they can do as burgeoning scientists. They are tasked with designing an experiment to test what type of food chickens prefer. I get insight into whether they understand experiments, know the terminology, and can spot possible mistakes in experimental design. It’s a complete bonus that they end up going home and discussing science with their families.”
Sitting in on the class period, I watched students engage with their classroom in a special way, not through traditional assignments and quizzes, but by freely designing experiments and interacting with their classmates (feathered and not). Woodward pushes the limits of the science classroom and places students in extraordinary situations that excite their minds and challenge their expectations of school.
“The irreverence of chickens pooping in the room, students having various levels of comfort or discomfort around animals, and birds roaming around the room are all bonuses in my mind.”
This is why we love Berea!
Let's give it up for all our high school teachers! We've had such a lovely first week back thanks to their hard work and dedication to our students. And congratulations to all you students for making it to Friday already, such an exciting start to the year!
What a great way to start the year off! Early this morning our new senior class met on the football field to watch the sunrise together before their first day of school. We wish the absolute best to our seniors in the coming year!
Athletics Schedule for this week! Good luck to all of our teams and coaches this week as we start another great year. Go PIRATES!!
Good luck to our Girls Golf Team as they compete in the All "A" Regional on Tuesday in Lexington.
Good luck to our Girls Golf Team as they compete in the All "A" Regional on Tuesday in Lexington.
This week, our high school class meetings were a huge success! Students came together to learn about the upcoming school year, set goals, and build a stronger school community. From important reminders to moments of motivation, these meetings helped kick off the new school year on the right foot. Huge thanks to everyone in attendance. Here's to a great year ahead!
Good Afternoon, Please join us for the MSHS Choir and Band Concerts Starting now! Link to live stream below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO4k75nWNYc
Good morning, BCHS Parents.
Below is a link to important BCHS dates for the remainder of the school year. This is a living document and will automatically resolve as we add/edit event.
Link to BCHS Important Dates:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tgoXCwBD_fgyTpx-ha7fIT8VWP6b_6_9yKBUIH6qwPs/edit?usp=sharing
Have a great day,
Ms. Caldwell
BCHS Principal
Important message from the Berea Independent School Board
Hello families and future travelers!
We are so excited to see that you are interested in our New York City tour.
Unfortunately, due to the weather, we will have to reschedule Wednesday’s enrollment meeting for next week. The new date will be Monday, February 24th at 6:00 PM in Kennedy Theatre. If you are already registered, there is no action needed on your end but we do ask that you mark the new date on your calendar. If you are not registered, please do so. If you are unable to attend, please contact Mr. Roger Trussell at roger.trussell@berea.kyschools.us.
We hope to see you all there!
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Dear BCHS Families
Your student is invited to join us on an upcoming educational travel experience to New York City in summer 2026! All details will be covered at our informational meeting.
Meeting details:
Date: 2/19/2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Kennedy Theatre, Berea Community High School
Information covered: itinerary, activities, dates, academic opportunities, cost, and EF’s risk-free enrollment period.
Please register for the meeting. Please register here:
rsvp.efexploreamerica.com/sw5vw5n
There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
For questions, please reach out to Mr. Roger Trussell at roger.trussell@berea.kyschools.us
Greetings,
I hope this email finds you well. Due to the winter weather warning in effect from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM on Wednesday, with predictions of 3-5 inches of snowfall and peak accumulation around 6 AM, we will be observing a traditional snow day tomorrow Tuesday Feb. 11, 2025. Berea Community Schools will be closed. Please stay safe and stay warm. We will make the day up on May 23, 2025.
Sincerely,
Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent
Berea Community Schools
Join us Tonight Dec 10 for our MS/HS Choir and Band Winter Concerts.
Concerts Schedule below
Choir Concert - High School Theater -Starting at 6:00pm
Band Concert - Singleton Gym- MS @ 7:00pm/ HS 7:45PM
Link for Livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUbWBpMwFgM
Greetings,
Due to the potential for rapid weather changes between 4:30 AM and 7:00 AM—including bitter cold, extreme wind chills, and the likelihood of precipitation creating hazardous conditions—we will implement an NTI (Non-Traditional Instruction) Day.
Stay safe and warm.
Parents/Guardians, please join us at BCHS on November 7th for Parent-Teacher Open House. Our BCHS Faculty will be available to answer any questions/concerns you have about your student.
Register for 2024 school year online:
This school year is over, but we're already planning for the next!
PARENTS: If you haven't done so already, please take a few minutes to complete your child's Online Registration. Online Registration must be completed before July 15th to ensure your child's bus transportation and/or Field Trip eligibility. Each family will complete the OLR for ALL of your students on the same application. This can all be done through your parent portal account https://kyede1.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/berea.jsp.