High School

Goal Setting in Action! 🎯

Today, during Pajama Day, our juniors took time to focus on their futures by meeting one-on-one with Berea staff to discuss their goal setting and future planning! The pairs discussed topics like college and career plans, attendance habits, social/emotional wellbeing, and KSA (Kentucky Summative Assessment) scores, all with an eye toward growth and long-term success.

Opportunities for one-on-one mentorship like this are classic examples of Berea's focus on community and personalized support. From K-12, our faculty and staff walk alongside students every step of the way, helping them discover who they are, identify the support they need to thrive, and set meaningful goals for the future.

Congratulations to our "Anchor of Excellence" Recipients! ⚓

During last night’s board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Neaves presented our very first Anchor of Excellence awards. Each month, this recognition will honor one Certified Employee and one Classified Employee, highlighting the outstanding work happening across our district and celebrating staff members who consistently go above and beyond for students, colleagues, and our school community.

This month, we proudly recognize Ms. Naomi New, the steady force behind the credit recovery and APEX program at BCHS. She works tirelessly to monitor student progress, conference with students, and ensure they stay motivated and on track for success. Deeply committed to Berea Community Schools, Ms. New also takes on additional responsibilities including tardy management, lunchroom supervision, and Chromebook distribution. We are proud to celebrate her as an exceptional member of our Berea family.

We are also excited to recognize Aaron Brown and Charlie Owens, leaders of our transportation and maintenance departments, for their extraordinary efforts during the recent ice storm. In extreme temperatures and challenging conditions, they worked long hours clearing thick ice, parking lots, and sidewalks to ensure our campus could safely reopen. Though their work often happens behind the scenes, its impact is felt by every student, staff member, and family who enters our campus. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and service.

Our final recognition was presented to Taylor Fuit. Taylor consistently goes above and beyond to treat every child with dignity and respect, ensuring they feel included, valued, and capable. She supports not only their academic growth but also invests deeply in their social and emotional development. With a special gift for connecting with students of diverse needs, she meets them where they are, celebrates their progress, and creates an environment where they feel safe, supported, and empowered to succeed. She is also an exceptional colleague who makes teamwork both productive and encouraging. We are truly grateful for the impact she makes each day.

We were also proud to welcome our newest Board of Education member, Ms. Jenny Hobson, who participated in her first board meeting last night. We welcome her with open arms and look forward to working together to strengthen our schools, invest in our students and staff, and continue building strong systems of leadership.

Congratulations to all of our Anchor of Excellence recipients, we couldn't be more grateful for everything you invest in our schools and communities.

Congratulations to the talented Dahlia Legear-Delozier for earning a Regional Honorable Mention in the 2026 National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards! 🎨✨

Dahlia's work was recognized by a panel of creative professionals for its originality, skill, and emergence of personal voice and vision, an outstanding achievement in one of the nation’s most prestigious student art competitions. The National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are largely considered the most prestigious, and longest-running national recognition program for students grades 7-12.

What a perfect example of the outstanding talent and creativity on display in our classrooms. Berea has long been known for excellence in the arts, and it’s students like Dahlia who carry on that tradition through their hard work, dedication, and creative thinking.

Congratulations, Dahlia! 🎉

Who's ready for Spring Homecoming?!

Next week kicks off Spirit Week, and we want to see everyone go all out! From 2016 day to White Lie day, all week long we're going to be showing our school spirit with all sorts of themed dress-up days.

Start planning those outfits now Pirates! It'll be a week to remember! 🏴‍☠️✨

Some highlights from the 2nd Annual Bill Smallwood Classic this weekend! 🏀

Berea closed out the night with a thunderous win over Gallatin County. We couldn’t be more proud of all the players who took the court throughout the day and showed exactly what Berea basketball is made of.

A huge thank-you to Matt Wilson and U.S. Bank for sponsoring the Bill Smallwood Classic Scholarship and supporting our student-athletes in such a meaningful way.

The $2,500 scholarship was awarded to outstanding senior Kadence Stepp, we'd like to wish her a big congratulations, and thank you to all of our amazing applicants.

Let's go, Pirates! 🏴‍☠️