Every year, after running through the hallways one last time while being cheered on by students and teachers, the senior class rushes into the student parking lot only to be ambushed by the juniors, armed with water balloons and shaving cream, lots of shaving cream.
Last year, this class of seniors were the ones doing the ambushing, but this year it was their turn to face the class of '27. Safe to say, no one left without a face full of shaving cream!
Our student parking lot has been home to this tradition for more than 20 years, and it’s always one of our favorite highlights of the last day of school. What a great send-off!
These students have grown up in this school. Many have spent the last 13 years walking the same round hallways and eating lunch at the same cafeteria tables. For many, this school has become a second home, and its teachers and staff, a second family. Saying goodbye to a place that holds so many memories can be overwhelming, and not just for the students. Over the years, our teachers and staff have watched these students grow into who they are today, helping guide them through many important stages of life. And we know every teacher would agree that we could not be more proud of the capable young adults these students have become.
These hallways, cafeteria tables, and most of all, the faculty and staff, won’t ever forget the impact this class has made over the years. We’ll always be here to remind you of all the good memories the next time you come back to visit. Once a Pirate, always a Pirate.
And to all our other students, we hope you had a fantastic end to the school year! We’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished since August, and we look forward to hearing about all your summer adventures in class next year.
Now, let’s get ready for an explosive finale! We can’t wait to see these students walk across the stage Friday evening. Our graduation ceremony will be livestreamed on the official district YouTube channel, and we hope you’ll tune in!
- Berea HS will host the 44th District Softball and Baseball Tournaments this week at Berea College. 1st round games for Baseball will be Monday May 18, 1st round games for Softball will be Tuesday May 19 and the Finals will be Wednesday May 20. Admission will be $7.00 at the gate, children under 5 free, no school/coach/administrator passes will be allowed for Districts.
- Berea Track Team will compete in the KHSAA State Meet this week at the University of Kentucky. The meet will start on Thursday May 21 and run through May 23. The following students will participate; Jordan Bailey, Gio Ball, Lucas Marshall, Justice Pietro, Rose Ramsay and Eli Richardson.
This group has shown exceptional commitment, work ethic, and skill throughout their entire high school careers. Whether on the field or in the classroom, their hard work has paid off, and we'll miss seeing them every day in our hallways.
We can't wait to see what these exceptional students go on to achieve after graduation, and we couldn't be more proud to call them Pirates!
We would also like to congratulate 8th graders Mariah Smith and Camden King, who were recognized at our softball senior night for playing with the high school team this season. Congratulations to them as well!
Let's go, Pirates!
Each day, teams of students were tasked with creating a dish from a limited selection of ingredients under a strict time limit to see who could create the tastiest meal. Judges lined up to sample each dish and deliver the crushing blow to the team that didn’t quite make the cut.
As the teams were whittled down, only two fierce competitors remained this morning on the final day of the tournament. Each team made a delicious dessert, but at the mercy of the judges, “The Bakers” ended up taking home the gold medal.
Give it up for Ms. Caudill for implementing such fun and engaging activities in the classroom. We’re proud to have teachers like her getting students on their feet, applying their skills, and overcoming challenges and obstacles. Throughout the week, students had a blast experimenting with different techniques and approaches and applying those lessons to real dishes with real stakes.
Congratulations to our winning team, and to the entire class for putting your cooking skills to the test.
What a great way to wrap up the year. Good work, chefs!
We’d like to congratulate our many award winners and recognize the incredible talent and excellent character displayed by the Class of 2026. Throughout their time at BCS, these students have consistently shown exceptional care, dedication, and hard work inside and outside the classroom, and we couldn’t be more proud to celebrate them before they walk across the stage next Friday. They’ve earned it.
Let’s all give a hand for our outstanding seniors!
These students always show their best, on and off the court. Two members of the team, Kairei Santiago and Travis Harris recently celebrated their senior night, and we wish them the best as they take their next steps post-graduation. We're proud to have this team representing Berea.
Give it up for these student athletes!
Berea Athletics schedule for May 12 - 15. Good luck to ALL of our teams and coaches this week as they finish up the regular season.
Go PIRATES!!
- Thursday May 14th will be Senior Night for our HS Softball Team.
- Congratulations to Yarely Ramos who won her first-round tennis match at Regionals before being eliminated by the #1 seed in the second round.
- The Berea Track team competed in the Region 5 Meet on Saturday May 9th in Danville KY. Here are the results:
Congratulations to our Unified athletes!
Gio and Eil are 1A Region 5 Champions in Unified 2x50
Justice and Lucas placed 2nd in the 2x50
Jordan and Rose placed 4th in the 2x50
Jordan and Felix placed 3rd in Shot Put
Justice and Isaiah placed 5th in Shot Put
Gio and Eli placed 7th in Shot Put
Gio/Eli and Justice/Lucas have qualified for State in the 2x50!!!!
Congratulations also to...
Arin for placing 5th in the 3200
Eli for placing 7th in the 3200
Lucas for placing 9th in both the 800 and 1600
This week we'll be celebrating a long year of hard work at BCHS with our underclassmen and senior award ceremonies on Monday & Tuesday respectively. Join us in recognizing the dedication and achievements of our exceptional student body as the year begins to come to a close.
Underclassmen Awards: May 11th, 9:00 AM, in Kennedy Theater
Senior Awards: May 12th, 7:00 PM, in Singleton Gym
We'll see you there!
Cap Decorating Time, Seniors! 🎓
Graduation is right around the corner seniors, and that means it's time to add your personal touch to your graduation outfits, cap decorating!
Whether you’re creating a photo collage, painting a design, adding meaningful quotes, or showing off your favorite colors and memories, we want to see caps that celebrate YOU and your journey.
Join us on Wednesday, May 13th for a Senior Cap Decorating Party! Seniors can spend time crafting, enjoying pizza, and enjoying time together before the school year comes to a close.
Bring some supplies and some ideas, and let's get crafting! We'll see you there!
- Tuesday May 5th will be 8th Grade Night for our MS Softball Team.
- Thursday May 7th will be Senior Night for our HS Baseball Team.
- Our Tennis Team will begin Regional play on Friday May 8th at EKU and continue play on Saturday May 9th.
- The Berea Track team will compete in the Region 5 Meet on Saturday May 9th in Danville KY.
Weaving with Berea College Student Craft! 🧶
Ms. Cveticanin's art students were recently visited for the last time by Berea College Student Craft Outreach Director Steve Davis-Rosenbaum, and a team of Craft Educators for a lesson on weaving!
students were guided through the creative process of yarn weaving on a small wooden loom, designing their own unique pieces while experimenting with colors, patterns, and techniques, and learning about weaving as an important tradition in Appalachian craft.
We are so thankful for this wonderful partnership with our neighbors right up the hill at Berea College. It's so meaningful to have the experts right here in our classrooms, working with our students, and teaching them about new mediums and art forms. Thanks to everyone who has made this collaboration possible!
Tuesday morning, our senior class gathered in Singleton Gym in front of their families and friends for their senior signing! This special annual event celebrates our senior class and all of their amazing post-graduation plans. Whether it be attending college, entering the workforce, or pursuing other goals and ambitions, we were so excited to cheer on our seniors and recognize all of the amazing journeys they're planning for after graduation.
More photos of the senior class are available on the district's Facebook page.
Give it up for these amazing seniors!
Amazing performances all around at this year's Spring Concert! 🎶
Kennedy Theater was packed last night as excited families, alumni, and staff gathered to enjoy our Middle & High School Spring Choir performances.
From the Marvelettes to The Lion King and Adele, our singers showcased an impressive range of material, with some stand out duets and solos that absolutely blew us away.
A huge round of applause for Mrs. Barnhill and all of her choir students, who continue to inspire us year after year. The strength and impact of this program is unmistakable to students past and present, who carry their love of choir with them far beyond the halls of our school.
The most meaningful moment of the night came before their last song, when Mrs. Barnhill called all of her senior choir students up front to be recognized before the end of the performance. There were smiles and tears all across the room as Mrs. Barnhill shared the impact these seniors have had on her over the years. We're so proud to see the incredible performers these students have grown into, they will be dearly missed next year.
We'd like to congratulate the entire choir on an excellent last concert of the year. The spring concert is a special tradition, one that brings our community together to celebrate the creativity, hard work, and growth our students have shown throughout the year. We couldn't be more proud of these talented singers!
Singleton Gym was packed last night as students, families, alumni, and community members came together for an unforgettable night of music, art, and celebration. Our 6th Grade, 7th & 8th Grade, and High School bands, under the direction of Mr. Barnhill, delivered an outstanding performance featuring everything from traditional German pieces to Take On Me and music from How to Train Your Dragon. They did it all, and the crowd loved every minute.
It’s especially inspiring to see how far our students have come. Many of the 6 graders had never picked up an instrument before this year. And in just a few short months, they've learned the fundamentals and confidence to pull off an exceptional performance in front of their friends and families. It's always incredible to see the growth of these students from winter to now.
The evening also featured an excellent exhibit of student artwork from Ms. Cveticanin's art classes, including a variety of pieces students have worked on with Berea College's Student Craft Outreach Program. From ceramic mugs, to handmade brooms and weaving, there so much amazing work on display.
One of the most meaningful moments of the night came when Mr. Barnhill recognized each of this year's seniors before their final song with the band. He shared stories from when this group were in 6th grade during Covid, and the overwhelming experience many of them had being thrust into high school band after years of virtual classes. But there's no doubt in anyone's mind this group has grown into exceptional musicians and we're going to miss them dearly as we move into next year. We're happy to report they had an excellent final concert.
The Spring Concert is a cherished tradition that highlights the creativity, growth, and hard work of our students from throughout the year. We couldn't be more proud of these talented musicians and artists!
Join us tomorrow at 9:00 AM in Singleton Gym as we celebrate our incredible senior class at Senior Signing Day! This special annual event celebrates our senior class and all of their amazing post-graduation plans. Whether it be attending college, entering the workforce, or pursuing other goals and ambitions, we're excited to recognize all of the amazing journeys that our senior class is planning to pursue after graduation.
Come celebrate with us!
Today for Throwback Thursday, we're taking a trip back to 1985 with this classic Pirate Athletics pamphlet!
Looks like 1985 was a great year to be a Pirate. Can you recognize any familiar faces on these sports teams?
A huge congratulations to Bristol Abney for being selected for the Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program, and to Olin Perry for being named an alternate!
The Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program (GSP) is a prestigious, highly competitive five-week summer residential program for rising seniors in Kentucky, who participate in various college-level courses and experiences during their stay. The program focuses on academic growth, leadership, and community engagement.
We are incredibly proud of these outstanding students and all they’ve accomplished. Your hard work is paying off!
Let’s go, Pirates! 🏴☠️
Track & Field had a great performance at yesterday's Madison Central All Comers Meet! 🏃♂️
Out of our 12 competing athletes, the team recorded an impressive 19 personal bests including five athletes who set personal records in every event they entered!
Felix Tran: +13’6” PR in discus and +3’7” PR in shot put
Arin Garrett: 30-second PR in the 3200 and 4-second PR in the 1600
Eli Richardson: 10-second PR in the 3200 and 7-second PR in the 1600
Lucas Marshall: 5-second PR in the 1600
Rose Ramsay: 3-second PR in the 400
8th grader Arin Garrett placed 3rd in the girls 3200
8th grader Eli Richardson placed 5th in the boys 3200
Our Unified athletes had an incredible showing, sweeping both the 2x50 relay and Unified Shot Put:
2x50 Relay:
1) Justice Pietro & Lucas Marshall
2) Jordan Bailey & Rose Ramsay
3) Gio Ball & Eli Richardson
Unified Shot Put:
1 )Justice Pietro & Isaiah Hackett
2)Jordan Bailey & Felix Tran
3) Gio Ball & Lucas Marshall
Let's give it up for these incredible student-athletes for representing our school out there on the track!
BCHS Cheer Clinics and Tryouts are coming up for any rising 8th-12th grader (current 7th-11th grade) interested in becoming a BCHS cheerleader for the 2026-27 school year.
Clinic & Tryout Dates:
📅 Tuesday, April 28 | Wednesday, April 29
⏰ 3:30-5:00 PM each day
📍 Conkin (NEW) Gym
You MUST have an up-to-date KHSAA physical to participate.
Please plan to attend both days. If you have a conflict, reach out to Coach Fraley.
If you plan to attend clinics and tryouts, please fill out the interest form (if you haven’t already): https://forms.gle/7urZw2Zhu6Nk2qRi6
For any questions, contact Coach Fraley at: emma.fraley@berea.kyschools.us
