Last Thursday, students and parents gathered in Singleton Gym to celebrate our JAG students and initiate officers at the 2025 JAG Initiation and Installation Ceremony.

As explained by freshman Gabby Harris, "JAG (Jobs for America's Graduates) is a program in our school district that helps students become ready for the real world when we graduate."

JAG focuses on giving students the opportunity to develop soft and hard skills that may not otherwise be taught in their core classes. It's about fostering those traits that will help them succeed in professional environments. How to properly present yourself, what language to use, etc.

If you spend any time at all around these students, it's impossible to miss the fundamental impact the JAG program has on many of them. From their handshakes and confident eye contact to the professionalism of their emails, the degree to which they apply these skills outside of the classroom is astounding.

Susie Harris and Nikki McHenry spearhead these programs with stewardship and integrity like you wouldn't believe, teaching our students lessons they'll carry with them throughout their professional life. We deeply appreciate the work they’re doing.

It was great to see this program recognized and celebrated at the ceremony, along with all the students, staff, and community members who make JAG what it is. Congratulations to all those initiated officers, and thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success.

4 days ago, Public Relations Specialist
JAG Initiation and Installation Ceremony
JAG Initiation and Installation Ceremony
JAG Initiation and Installation Ceremony
JAG Initiation and Installation Ceremony
JAG Initiation and Installation Ceremony
JAG Initiation and Installation Ceremony
JAG Initiation and Installation Ceremony
JAG Initiation and Installation Ceremony
JAG Initiation and Installation Ceremony
JAG Initiation and Installation Ceremony
🏀 Join us on November 14th to kick off the 25-26 season at our Basketball Panorama! 🏀

5:30-6:00PM - Meet Your Basketball Teams
6:00-6:20PM - Middle School Boys 3 Point Shoot Around
6:20-6:30PM - Half Court Shot Contest
6:30-7:00PM - High School Girls Black & Shite Scrimmage
7:00-7:30PM - Alumni Game
7:30-8:00PM - High School Boys Take The Court

For more information, contact Eric Fields at eric.fields@berea.kyschools.us
4 days ago, Public Relations Specialist
Basketball Panorama Flyer
Berea Athletics Schedule for this week! A few winter teams get started with action this week. Good luck to ALL. Go PIRATES!! 🏴‍☠️
5 days ago, Public Relations Specialist
Athletics Schedule Nov. 3-8
Our Winter Concert is right around the corner, can you believe it? ❄️🎵

Mark your calendars for December 9th, our Middle and High School Choir and Band students are ready to deliver the performance of a lifetime!

MS/HS Choir – 6:00 PM | High School Theatre
Middle School Band – 7:00 PM | Singleton Gym
High School Band – 7:45 PM | Singleton Gym

Come out and enjoy an evening filled with music, talent, and holiday spirit as we celebrate our amazing student musicians!
5 days ago, Public Relations Specialist
Winter Concert Poster
Last Friday's Middle School Boo Bash was a smash hit!👻

All evening the school's atrium was packed with creative costumes, great music, and smiling faces. We loved seeing our Middle School Pirates show off their best dance moves and enjoy a fun night with friends.

Such a great way to wrap up a busy and spirited Homecoming Week!
12 days ago, Public Relations Specialist
Photos from Middle School Boo Bash
Photos from Middle School Boo Bash
Photos from Middle School Boo Bash
Photos from Middle School Boo Bash

🔥 Chili Cook-Off This Friday Night! 🔥

Join us during the Homecoming Football Game for a legendary Chili Cook-Off starting at 7 PM!

Bowls will be $5, and all proceeds go to the senior class trip!

17 days ago, Public Relations Specialist
Chili Cook-off

Trick or Treat! Who's ready for our BCMS Boo Bash? 🍁🎃

This Friday, October 24th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. we'll be holding our Middle School Boo Bash Dance in the school atrium. Admission is free and school approved costumes are encouraged! We look forward to seeing you there!

19 days ago, Public Relations Specialist
Boo Bash Poster
We’re looking for community members interested in driving our Homecoming candidates in their Jeep Wranglers or convertibles on October 23 at 6:00 PM!

If you’re interested in helping make this event unforgettable, please reach out to Mr. Joseph Caudill at joseph.caudill@berea.kyschools.us.
24 days ago, Public Relations Specialist
Seeking Jeeps and Convertibles
Today and Thursday evening there will be sign-ups for the Berea Community Youth Basketball League in the atrium from 5-7pm.

For more information contact Bernie Harris at bcyouthbasketballleague@gmail.com

Entry Fee: $40
2 Children: $60
3+: $80

-Boys & Girls
-1st - 3rd Freshman DIV
-3rd - 5th JV DIV
-6th - 8th V DIV
-Practice: Once a week
-Games on Saturday
25 days ago, Public Relations Specialist
Youth Basketball League Sign-ups Poster

Tonight we'll be having sign-ups for our Berea Community Youth Basketball League in the atrium from 5-7pm, and again on Oct. 4th from 10am-1pm. 🏀

For more information contact Bernie Harris at bcyouthbasketballleague@gmail.com!

about 1 month ago, Public Relations Specialist
Youth Basketball League Sign-ups flyer
🏐 Come join us at our MIDDLE SCHOOL Volleyball Open Gym this week!

📅 October 1st & 2nd
🕠 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Conkin Gym

Students must have up-to-date sports physicals to be able to play.
about 1 month ago, Public Relations Specialist
Volleyball open gym poster
Huge shoutout to all our incredible runners who showed up and showed out at last Saturday’s Cross Country Invitational! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️
The Berea College Fields were buzzing with life as crowds lined up to watch the students pass by, and our Pirates were right at home on their home course. Amazing performance from all our Pirate athletes. Great work, team!
about 2 months ago, Public Relations Specialist
Runners at Cross Country Invitational
Runners at Cross Country Invitational
Runners at Cross Country Invitational
We’re proud to celebrate our amazing 8th grade soccer athletes from last night’s 8th Grade Night! Smiles and tears all around, what a great night to be a Pirate. 🏴‍☠️
about 2 months ago, Public Relations Specialist
8th grade soccer athletes pose for a photo
8th grader poses for photo with parents
8th grader poses for photo with parents
8th grader poses for photo with parent
8th grader poses for photo with family
8th grader poses for photo with parents
8th grader poses for photo with parents
8th graders pose for photo
8th grader poses for photo with family
8th grader poses for photo with family
Unforgettable! As part of our High Attendance Day activities, Pirates grades 6-12 went head-to-head in an epic Castle Ball Tournament. The objective? Knock down the other team's hula-hoop castle before they knock yours down, all while playing under classic dodgeball rules.

The competition was fierce, the energy was electric, and the games were absolutely nail-biting. For most of the tournament, 8th grade dominated, taking down 7th, 9th, and 10th grade in an unprecedented win streak. There were tears, and cheers, but at the end of the day, they were no match for our seniors, who rose to the top and took home the gold.

Nothing like a mid-day Dodgeball match to build comroadery and get us all excited to come to school. Because when you miss school, you miss out. Way to go team, let's go Pirates!
about 2 months ago, Public Relations Specialist
Student throwing dodgeball
Students throwing dodgeballs
Students lined up for dodgeball match
Student preparing to throw dodgeball
Student throwing dodgeball
Students celebrating dodgeball win
students celebrating dodgeball win
students playing dodgeball
student throwing dodgeball
Students prepare for dodgeball game

Who needs a backpack when you've got a mini fridge? This morning the halls of BCS were filled with all sorts of unusual objects being lugged from class to class for Anything But a Backpack Day. Shoutout to our Pirates for showing up with imagination and school spirit. We wouldn’t expect anything less!

about 2 months ago, Public Relations Specialist
Student posing with a cart on Anything But a Backpack Day
Student with Popcorn Backpack
Staff member with a cooler
Student holding a mini fridge
Student holding a laundry basket
Student holding a cake carrier
Students holding a cajon
Student holding a trash bag
Students with various creative carrying devices
Student holding a crate
Important information about upcoming MS/HS Archery events!
There will be an open gym on Sept. 29th from 5-7pm
There will be a parent meeting Oct. 1st from 6-7pm
Those interested in participating in the 25/26 season should plan to attend for important information.
2 months ago, Public Relations Specialist
Information about upcoming Archery events
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.
3 months ago, Public Relations Specialist
Graphic with information about this week's sports schedules.

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

6 months ago, Website Coordinator
Important message from the Berea Independent School Board
8 months ago, Website Moderator
Important Announcement on beige background
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
9 months ago, Website Coordinator
A Message from the Superintendent