Berea Athletics schedule for the week of October 19-24

Lots of great action home and away. Good luck to all our teams and coaches. Go Pirates!!

- Our HS Girls Volleyball team starts the 44th District Tournament on Monday with a 1st round game vs Madison Central at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be $7.00 per person at the gate, children 5 and under are free. We are host for this tournament, so there will be no staff entry for free, no school passes or coaches passes accepted.
- Good luck to our Cross Country team at the Regional Meet on Saturday October 24. The meet will take place at Scott County Park in Georgetown.
- Congratulations to the following players for making the 44th District Soccer All Tournament team last week; Camdyn King, Mary Francisco, Blake King and Noah Vundi.

Middle School Boo Bash!

Who's ready to dance the night away? Next Friday, October 30th, from 6-8 PM we'll be holding our annual Boo Bash for BCMS students!

Costumes are encouraged, but masks will not be allowed.

The entry fee is $5, and concessions will be available.

We're excited to celebrate the fall season with you. Mark your calendars middle schoolers, and we'll see you there!

FCCLA's Pumpkins and Pj's!

This Wednesday, FCCLA will be hosting a "Pumpkins and Pj's" Event at 3:10 in Ms. Stephenson's room, open to any middle & high school students!

Bring your own pumpkin to paint, wear your pj's, and we'll see you there!

BCMS Students!

Coach Benton and our Berea Archers are looking for middle school students interested in giving archery a try!

If you're interested, email Coach Benton at marilyn.benton@berea.kyschools.us to find out more.

Senior Night, Pirates!

Our Lady Pirates Volleyball Team takes on the Estill County Engineers this Thursday!

Come out, show your Pirate Pride, and help us celebrate our amazing seniors as we cheer our Pirates on to victory! Senior Night starts at 6:45 PM!

Let's go, Pirates!

Berea Athletics schedule for the week of October 12-16.

Lots of great action home and away. Good luck to all our teams and coaches. Go Pirates!!

- Our HS Girls and Boys Soccer teams start 44th District Tournament play on Monday with 1st round games at Madison Central. The Lady Pirates will play Madison Southern at 6:00 p.m. and the Pirates will take on Madison Central at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be $7.00 per person at the gate.

- On Thursday Oct. 15 we will recognize our HS Volleyball Seniors as they take on Estill County to wrap the regular season schedule.

- Friday Oct. 16 we will honor our HS Football Seniors along with Band and Cheer as the team takes on Eminence at 7:30 p.m.

On Monday evening, our Middle School Girls Soccer Team celebrated their 8th Graders at their 8th Grade Night game against Sayre!

Congratulations to Lila McCay, Story Lockwood, and Brylee McIntosh! These amazing student-athletes are shining examples in our school and out on the field. They have shown dedication, leadership, and school spirit throughout the season, and they've each proven to be incredible inspirations and leaders for the whole team. We were proud to celebrate them with their families on Monday evening.

Let's give it up for our MS Girls Soccer Team and their 8th Grade players!

Yesterday evening, our Middle School Boys Soccer team celebrated their 8th Grade players at their 8th Grade Night!

Congratulations to these amazing student-athletes for showing us all what it means to be a Pirate. It was wonderful to see teammates, families, and supporters come together to cheer on and celebrate our 8th Graders as they begin to wrap up their time in Middle School Soccer.

These students have shown dedication, leadership, and school spirit throughout the season, and they've consistently been a shining example for the rest of their team. We were proud to celebrate them with their families.

Let's give it up for our Middle School Boys Soccer team and their 8th Graders!

Berea Athletics schedule for the week of September 29 - October 3.

Lots of great action home and away. Good luck to all our teams and coaches. Go Pirates!!

- Congratulations to our HS Volleyball team on winning their Berea Blockade this past weekend. The Varsity team went 5-0 with 2 wins over Pineville, 2 wins over Burgin and 1 win over Model. Our student body will have the chance to see our girls in action at 1:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon as the girls take on Pineville in our school day event. More details to come.
- Our HS Boys Soccer team played their senior night game this past Saturday and honored 4 seniors (Olin Perry, Luke Campbell, Kyndon Goodwin and Conrad Jawor).
- On Thursday, Oct. 1 our HS Girls Soccer team will take on Hazard at 6:30 p.m. and honor 4 seniors (Yarely Ramos, Mary Francisco, Kayden Lawson and Story Nunn-Bonta).
- Our MS Girls Basketball 8th grade team finished up the season this weekend in the KBC State Tournament. The girls finish 25-2 on the season with a 24-0 regular season.
- Our MS Girl Soccer team will have 8th grade night on Monday (9/28) as they take on Sayre. We will be honoring 8th graders Lila McCay and Story Lockwood.
- The MS Boys Soccer team 8th grade night game will be on Wednesday (9/30) at 5:30 p.m. vs Sayre. We have 6 8th graders to honor (Daniel Ponce, Enrique Sanchez, Gio Gonzalez-Garcia, Graham Ramsay, Levi Stakelin and Cristobal Trinidad-Gonzalez).

Berea Athletics schedule for the week of September 21-26.

Lots of great action home and away. Good luck to all our teams and coaches. Go Pirates!!

Green Dot Volleyball Game Tonight!

Come out tonight at 6 PM and cheer on our Lady Pirates Volleyball team as they take on Frankfort at our Green Dot Volleyball Game!

Green Dot is a Kentucky nonprofit dedicated to building the skills, confidence, and connections needed to help prevent violence in our schools and communities. Their mission is simple: small actions can make a big difference in creating a safer community for everyone.

We’re proud to collaborate with the amazing team at Green Dot to raise awareness and host events like tonight’s match. Their support gives our students valuable tools and skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

Let's fill those stands tonight Pirates! We'll see you there!

Enrollment for Italy is now open!

A big thank-you to everyone who attended our meeting about the upcoming trip to Italy in Summer 2027! Enrollment is now open!

Spots are limited, and you can lock in your spot with $95. Plus, enroll by September 25 and you’ll receive a $250 discount. First 10 Students will receive an additional $100 off! As a reminder, EF also offers risk-free enrollment, which gives you the flexibility to cancel within 7 days for a full refund, just in case your plans change.
Enroll now and check out the trip details here: www.eftours.com/3053590HB

Have additional questions? Email me directly, check out EF’s website, or contact EF’s Traveler Support Team:
Live chat: https://www.eftours.com/contact-us
Call: 800-665-5364


If your student has friends who are interested but haven’t signed up yet, feel free to pass this message along to their families.

Looking forward to an incredible trip!

Best,
Roger Trussell
roger.trussell@berea.kyschools.us

Archery Parent Meeting!

Berea Archers! Who's ready for this year's season to kick off on October 1st? To prepare for a great season ahead, join us for our parent meeting on September 22nd from 7:30 to 8:00 PM in the school Cafeteria, following the 5:30-7:30 Open Gym.

If your student is interested in participating in the '26-'27 season, this is the perfect time to get important information about the upcoming season!

Feel free to contact Coach Benton at marilyn.benton@berea.kyschools.us for more information.

Kicking Off Fall Sports with a Pep Rally for the Ages!

Fall sports are officially underway, so to celebrate our amazing student athletes, students and staff gathered in Singleton Gym Friday afternoon for our first pep rally of the year. And, boy, have we missed these.

The afternoon kicked off with a lip-sync battle featuring two unforgettable performances. Mr. Tait took the stage with One Day More from Les Misérables, while Mr. Stepp followed with a world-class rendition of Prince’s Purple Rain, which had everyone swaying their phone lights along as he mimed to the famous solo. It was legitimately an all-time iconic pep rally moment at BCHS as far as we're concerned.

After Mr. Stepp was crowned the winner of the lip-sync challenge, a few lucky students took to the floor for a game of real-life Hungry Hungry Hippos.

With one student lying on a rolling board and another steering them by the legs, teams raced to collect as many bouncy balls as possible before time ran out. It was riveting.

Let's hear it for our student-athletes, who are knocking it out of the park this season! We’re so proud of the hard work, dedication, and Pirate Pride they’re bringing to their teams and to our school.

And a huge thank-you to all of the student leaders and teachers who helped organize such a fun and memorable pep rally. We can't wait to see what they come up with for the next one.

Let's go, Pirates!

Berea Athletics schedule for the week of September 14-18.

Lots of great action home and away. Good luck to all our teams and coaches. Go Pirates!!

- Lots of big District matchups this week. HS Volleyball at Madison Southern on Monday, HS Girls Soccer at Model on Tuesday and HS Boys Soccer will host Madison Southern on Thursday at Berea College.
- Congratulations to the HS Volleyball team on their 3rd place finish and Story Nunn-Bonta for being named Player of the Game at the Estill County Tournament.
- Congratulations to the MS Boys Soccer team on their 2-1 win over Garrard County.
- Our MS Girls Basketball team will have their 8th Grade night on Tuesday Sept. 15 against Burgin. Our 8th Grade team will look to extend their winning streak. They currently stand at 20-0 on the season.

Club Rush! This morning, student representatives took their posts behind poster boards and sign-up sheets for our annual Club Rush, where students get a chance to sign up for this year's club offerings. One of the most exciting and important parts of life at BCS are these student-organized programs and communities who come together to connect over common interests. Whether it's guitar, drama, or trading cards, there's already a whole community of other students eager to collaborate on projects, and share hobbies with one another. We're proud to be home to such a vibrant culture of clubs and activities, and excited to see how these groups flourish and grow together throughout the year!

Yesterday's High Attendance Day meant lots of sun and activity for our middle school! Halfway through the day yesterday, BCMS enjoyed a class period outside in the park, playing kickball, basketball, and soccer with their teachers and classmates to celebrate High Attendance Day. Everyone had a great time soaking up the great weather and spending some low-stress time with friends during their school day. Sometimes that's what school is all about, engaging with your community, and making quality memories. That's exactly why, as these students know, if you miss school, you miss out!

Middle School Volleyball Open Gym!

On September 29th and 30th, middle school volleyball will be hosting open gyms from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Interested in getting involved? Come check things out!

Players must have an up-to-date sports physical to participate.

Berea Athletics schedule for the week of September 8-12.

Lots of great action home and away. Good luck to all our teams and coaches. Go Pirates!!

- Congratulations to Taylor McHone for being named to the All A Regional Volleyball All Tournament team.

Community Collaboration Helps Feed Our Student-Athletes!

This year, our student-athletes are enjoying healthy snacks provided by partners across our community, helping make sure our teams have plenty to eat on trips to away games.

Each season, coaches will have the opportunity to opt into a community feeding program that provides snacks for student-athletes traveling to away games. The program is organized by parents and community members and is made possible through the support of the Carter G. Woodson Center at Berea College.

Middle school girls soccer coach Brian Ramsay told us:
"It makes such a big difference for us to have food for the girls before their game, especially when we have to leave in the afternoon and they don’t play until hours later. It’s great to have some healthy options for them rather than just get fast food before the game, which is what we had to do sometimes before. I’m very thankful that Jordan Lockwood has helped organize this for a few teams, and that a partnership with the College will help expand the program.”

It's collaborations like this that show the networks of support here in Berea, across our schools, college, families, and community. We're proud to see how actively our local partners show up for our students and families.

A huge thank-you to Rasheka Richardson from the Carter G. Woodson Center for making this possible and showing us what community support is all about.