Happy Valentine’s Day Eve, Pirates! ❤️
During 7th period today, Principal Caldwell and Middle School Counselor Ms. Lewis made their way through our middle and high school classrooms, surprising teachers with sweet Valentine’s Day treats!
We love every opportunity to show our appreciation for our incredible faculty and staff. They are the heart of Berea Community Schools, and we can't thank them enough for the work they do here every day. We are so grateful!
Thank you to all of our amazing teachers! And Happy Valentines Day from Berea Independent Schools!
During 7th period today, Principal Caldwell and Middle School Counselor Ms. Lewis made their way through our middle and high school classrooms, surprising teachers with sweet Valentine’s Day treats!
We love every opportunity to show our appreciation for our incredible faculty and staff. They are the heart of Berea Community Schools, and we can't thank them enough for the work they do here every day. We are so grateful!
Thank you to all of our amazing teachers! And Happy Valentines Day from Berea Independent Schools!
Some highlights from this week’s basketball action! 🏀
Monday night, our Middle School Boys Basketball team celebrated their 8th Grade Night with well-deserved applause and fanfare. Each 8th grade player took the court alongside family members and received a special gift from their teammates to commemorate the night. In a meaningful show of sportsmanship, our team also presented gifts to the 8th grade players from the opposing team.
Congratulations to all of our 8th grade athletes. Throughout the season, they’ve shown leadership, dedication, and cooperation. They’ve set the tone as role models in the classroom and on the court, representing what it means to be a Pirate in every way. We couldn't ask for a better batch of students.
Let's go, Pirates! 🏴☠️
Monday night, our Middle School Boys Basketball team celebrated their 8th Grade Night with well-deserved applause and fanfare. Each 8th grade player took the court alongside family members and received a special gift from their teammates to commemorate the night. In a meaningful show of sportsmanship, our team also presented gifts to the 8th grade players from the opposing team.
Congratulations to all of our 8th grade athletes. Throughout the season, they’ve shown leadership, dedication, and cooperation. They’ve set the tone as role models in the classroom and on the court, representing what it means to be a Pirate in every way. We couldn't ask for a better batch of students.
Let's go, Pirates! 🏴☠️
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! 🏴☠️✨
Congratulations to Elizabeth Tait, Vincent Pickle, and Jonah Hill for performing in the Kentucky Music Education Association Conference!!!
Elizabeth Tait and Vincent Pickle performed in the Kentucky Junior High Treble Choir Thursday, February 5th. Their group world premiered two songs: "Riding in the Derby" & "A Reflection of Light" under the direction of Conductor Sherry Blevins.
Jonah Hill performed in the Kentucky High School All State SATB Choir Friday, February 6th under the direction of Conductor Edryn Coleman. He was one of 2 soloists selected to perform in their final number, "Lovely Day".
We are so proud of these students' hard work and dedication!
We would like to give a HUGE shout out to the sponsor that made this lifetime experience possible: Knight's Pharmacy, Lakes Funeral Home, and the family members of our amazing students who participated in KMEA All State!
Elizabeth Tait and Vincent Pickle performed in the Kentucky Junior High Treble Choir Thursday, February 5th. Their group world premiered two songs: "Riding in the Derby" & "A Reflection of Light" under the direction of Conductor Sherry Blevins.
Jonah Hill performed in the Kentucky High School All State SATB Choir Friday, February 6th under the direction of Conductor Edryn Coleman. He was one of 2 soloists selected to perform in their final number, "Lovely Day".
We are so proud of these students' hard work and dedication!
We would like to give a HUGE shout out to the sponsor that made this lifetime experience possible: Knight's Pharmacy, Lakes Funeral Home, and the family members of our amazing students who participated in KMEA All State!
Congratulations to all our amazing archers who have advanced to All A State! 🎯
Claire Garrett
Austin King
Elaina Kirby
Tyson Baker
Aislin Falucskai Ford
We would also like to congratulate our entire HS and MS archery teams for their strong performance at the SJE Polar Bear Classic State Qualifier! These students continue to excel week after week.
Way to represent, Pirates! 🏴☠️🎯
Claire Garrett
Austin King
Elaina Kirby
Tyson Baker
Aislin Falucskai Ford
We would also like to congratulate our entire HS and MS archery teams for their strong performance at the SJE Polar Bear Classic State Qualifier! These students continue to excel week after week.
Way to represent, Pirates! 🏴☠️🎯
Berea Athletics schedule for the week of Feb. 9 - 14. Good luck to ALL of our teams and coaches this week. Go PIRATES!!
- Monday Feb. 9 will be Senior Night for our HS Girls Basketball players as they take on visiting Powell County.
- Our MS Boys Basketball team will celebrate 8th Grade Night on Feb. 9 vs the Richmond Guardians.
- Monday Feb. 9 will be Senior Night for our HS Girls Basketball players as they take on visiting Powell County.
- Our MS Boys Basketball team will celebrate 8th Grade Night on Feb. 9 vs the Richmond Guardians.
Due to potential weather, our Middle School Valentine Dance has been postponed to Thursday, February 12th from 3:30-5:30.
🎟️ Admission is $5, pizza and water will be provided.
We apologize for the late schedule change, but we want to ensure the safety and accessibility of our campus for all students.
Get ready to show off your best dance moves, hang out with friends, and enjoy a fun night filled with music and memories. It'll be a night to remember! ✨
🎟️ Admission is $5, pizza and water will be provided.
We apologize for the late schedule change, but we want to ensure the safety and accessibility of our campus for all students.
Get ready to show off your best dance moves, hang out with friends, and enjoy a fun night filled with music and memories. It'll be a night to remember! ✨
School’s back in session! 🎉
What a whirlwind the past week has been! We’re so thrilled to welcome our students and staff back into the building today and get back into our routines.
A huge thank-you to Charlie Owens for leading our snow-removal efforts and clearing parking lots and walkways across campus. It was no small task, but thanks to Mr. Owens’ dedication and hard work, our school is safe and accessible for everyone.
We’re incredibly grateful to him and to all who helped make the return possible. Welcome back! ❄️
What a whirlwind the past week has been! We’re so thrilled to welcome our students and staff back into the building today and get back into our routines.
A huge thank-you to Charlie Owens for leading our snow-removal efforts and clearing parking lots and walkways across campus. It was no small task, but thanks to Mr. Owens’ dedication and hard work, our school is safe and accessible for everyone.
We’re incredibly grateful to him and to all who helped make the return possible. Welcome back! ❄️
🏐 Berea Volleyball Open Gym 🏐
Reminder to join us for our first open gym TODAY, Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 3:30–5:00 PM in Conkin Gym!
👟 Open to all current 6th–11th grade students
📋 An up-to-date physical is required to participate
For any questions or the schedule for future open gyms, reach out to Coach Cinda Holland at cinda.holland@berea.kyschools.us
Reminder to join us for our first open gym TODAY, Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 3:30–5:00 PM in Conkin Gym!
👟 Open to all current 6th–11th grade students
📋 An up-to-date physical is required to participate
For any questions or the schedule for future open gyms, reach out to Coach Cinda Holland at cinda.holland@berea.kyschools.us
🎯 Congratulations, Berea Archers! 🎯
We’re proud of our Berea Archers for their outstanding performance at the Berea Pirates State Qualifier!
-Austin King: 1st place HS boys & top overall male
-Claire Garrett: 4th place HS girls
-Nicholas Rodriguez: 5th place HS boys
-Story Lockwood: 3rd place MS girls
🏆 Team Achievement
High School Team: 2nd place
Everywhere you look, Pirates are excelling and showing what they’re made of! From Academic Team to Swim, Archery, and beyond, spirits are high, and we couldn’t be more proud of these hardworking students and all of their incredible accomplishments. 🏹
Berea Athletics schedule for the week of Jan. 19 - 24. Good luck to ALL of our teams and coaches this week. Go PIRATES!!
- Results from our Berea Pirates Archery State Qualifier:
HS Team placed 2nd
Austin King placed 1st for HS boys and was the Top Overall Male
Claire Garrett placed 4th for HS girls
Nicholas Rodriguez placed 5th for HS boys
Story Lockwood placed 3rd for MS girls
- Congratulations to Kadee Stepp and Finley Blevins for making the 11th Region All A Regional All Tournament team.
- Results from our Berea Pirates Archery State Qualifier:
HS Team placed 2nd
Austin King placed 1st for HS boys and was the Top Overall Male
Claire Garrett placed 4th for HS girls
Nicholas Rodriguez placed 5th for HS boys
Story Lockwood placed 3rd for MS girls
- Congratulations to Kadee Stepp and Finley Blevins for making the 11th Region All A Regional All Tournament team.
Huge congratulations to our Middle School Academic Team! 🎉
This weekend, these incredible students earned 1st place overall and 2nd place in Quick Recall at the District Competition. Their next stop: Regionals!
Let's give a hand to the team for their outstanding dedication, critical thinking, wit, and the hard work of their coach Ms. Beth Ellis. What a great example of the tenacity and talent found in our BCMS classrooms!
🏆 Individual Achievements 🏆
Math
• Elijah Confer – 2nd Place
• Connor Robinson – 4th Place
Science
• Adyson Farthing – 4th Place
Social Studies
• Graham Ramsay – 1st Place
• Connor Robinson – 3rd Place
• Theo Dorrah-Sheehan – 4th Place
Language Arts
• Bridget Ramsay – 2nd Place
• Elizabeth Tait – 4th Place
Arts & Humanities
• Bridget Ramsay – 1st Place
• Elizabeth Tait – 2nd Place
• Presley Powell – 5th Place
Composition
• Harper Byrd – 3rd Place
• Elizabeth Tait – 4th Place
Join us in celebrating these exceptional students and wishing them the best of luck at Regionals!
This weekend, these incredible students earned 1st place overall and 2nd place in Quick Recall at the District Competition. Their next stop: Regionals!
Let's give a hand to the team for their outstanding dedication, critical thinking, wit, and the hard work of their coach Ms. Beth Ellis. What a great example of the tenacity and talent found in our BCMS classrooms!
🏆 Individual Achievements 🏆
Math
• Elijah Confer – 2nd Place
• Connor Robinson – 4th Place
Science
• Adyson Farthing – 4th Place
Social Studies
• Graham Ramsay – 1st Place
• Connor Robinson – 3rd Place
• Theo Dorrah-Sheehan – 4th Place
Language Arts
• Bridget Ramsay – 2nd Place
• Elizabeth Tait – 4th Place
Arts & Humanities
• Bridget Ramsay – 1st Place
• Elizabeth Tait – 2nd Place
• Presley Powell – 5th Place
Composition
• Harper Byrd – 3rd Place
• Elizabeth Tait – 4th Place
Join us in celebrating these exceptional students and wishing them the best of luck at Regionals!
🎺 Congratulations to our outstanding 8th grade band students! 🎺
We are proud to announce that this Tuesday, a group of 8th grade students auditioned for the All-District Honor Band, representing schools from Madison, Garrard, Rockcastle, Powell, Wolfe, Lee, Owsley, Jackson, Estill, Lincoln, Mercer and Boyle counties. Hundreds of students auditioned and we had 3 students pass their audition to be accepted into the honor bands.
Arin Garrett-12th Chair Clarinet Symphonic Band
Isaiah Hackett-2nd Chair Euphonium Concert Band
Noah Moreland-3rd Chair Snare Drum Concert Band
They will rehearse and perform with the Honor Bands on March 12th and 13th at Danville HS.
This is a huge accomplishment and a testament to the dedication, hard work, and talent of our students and band program. Please congratulate these students when you see them!
We are proud to announce that this Tuesday, a group of 8th grade students auditioned for the All-District Honor Band, representing schools from Madison, Garrard, Rockcastle, Powell, Wolfe, Lee, Owsley, Jackson, Estill, Lincoln, Mercer and Boyle counties. Hundreds of students auditioned and we had 3 students pass their audition to be accepted into the honor bands.
Arin Garrett-12th Chair Clarinet Symphonic Band
Isaiah Hackett-2nd Chair Euphonium Concert Band
Noah Moreland-3rd Chair Snare Drum Concert Band
They will rehearse and perform with the Honor Bands on March 12th and 13th at Danville HS.
This is a huge accomplishment and a testament to the dedication, hard work, and talent of our students and band program. Please congratulate these students when you see them!
Middle schoolers, mark your calendars!
Our Middle School Valentine Dance will held on February 6th from 6-8 PM in the school cafeteria.
🎟️ Admission is $5, pizza and water will be provided.
Get ready to show off your best dance moves, hang out with friends, and enjoy a fun night filled with music and memories. It'll be a night to remember! ✨
Our Middle School Valentine Dance will held on February 6th from 6-8 PM in the school cafeteria.
🎟️ Admission is $5, pizza and water will be provided.
Get ready to show off your best dance moves, hang out with friends, and enjoy a fun night filled with music and memories. It'll be a night to remember! ✨
🏐 Interested in playing volleyball this fall?
This Thursday, Jan. 15, we will be holding an informational meeting in the Cafeteria from 5:30-6:00. The meeting is open to all interested girls in grades 6–11, and their parents or guardians.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Holland at cinda.holland@berea.kyschools.us.
Berea Athletics schedule for the week of Jan. 12 - 18. Lots of big-time games and events this week. Good luck to ALL of our teams and coaches. Go PIRATES!!
- Berea Swim Team will celebrate Senior Night on Monday January 12 at Berea College starting at 6:00 p.m. with a meet to follow at 6:30 p.m. Lucas Marshall, Travis Harris and Michael Winkler will be honored.
- Our HS Girls and Boys will compete in the All A Regional Basketball Tournament this week at host LCA. Both teams come in with winning streaks and playing good basketball. See schedule below for games.
- Berea Archery will host a State Qualifier Meet this weekend. On Saturday January 17 they will also honor our Seniors at approximately 3:30 p.m. in Singleton Gym.
- On Sunday January 18 this Berea Swim Team will travel to Centre College for the Regional Swim Meet. The meet will begin at 1:30 in Danville KY.
- Berea Swim Team will celebrate Senior Night on Monday January 12 at Berea College starting at 6:00 p.m. with a meet to follow at 6:30 p.m. Lucas Marshall, Travis Harris and Michael Winkler will be honored.
- Our HS Girls and Boys will compete in the All A Regional Basketball Tournament this week at host LCA. Both teams come in with winning streaks and playing good basketball. See schedule below for games.
- Berea Archery will host a State Qualifier Meet this weekend. On Saturday January 17 they will also honor our Seniors at approximately 3:30 p.m. in Singleton Gym.
- On Sunday January 18 this Berea Swim Team will travel to Centre College for the Regional Swim Meet. The meet will begin at 1:30 in Danville KY.
Join us in wishing a big congratulations to our Berea Archers for their great performance at the Camp Dick Robinson Bobcat Shootout this weekend.
-Claire Garrett: 2nd place HS girls
-Austin King: 3rd place HS boys
-Tava Doan: 7th place HS girls
-Isaiah Hackett: 7th place MS boys
-Story Lockwood: 8th place MS girls
These athletes are showing us all what it means to be a Pirate with their dedication and diligence, we're proud to have them out there representing our school. Way to go, Pirates!
-Claire Garrett: 2nd place HS girls
-Austin King: 3rd place HS boys
-Tava Doan: 7th place HS girls
-Isaiah Hackett: 7th place MS boys
-Story Lockwood: 8th place MS girls
These athletes are showing us all what it means to be a Pirate with their dedication and diligence, we're proud to have them out there representing our school. Way to go, Pirates!
Safety first! 🚌
This morning, our Middle & High School Pirates headed outdoors for their routine bus evacuation drills. Regularly refreshing emergency procedures is just one of the many ways our outstanding transportation team ensures students stay safe while on the road.
Drivers guided students through each step of the emergency process, timing evacuations using side and rear emergency exits. Every class cleared their buses in record time, they knocked it out of the park as always!
We're lucky to have such respectful and attentive students riding our buses, and such dedicated drivers in charge of their safety. Each year, more than 300,000 students across Kentucky rely on bus transportation, making safety training essential for every possible scenario.
We have an amazing team keeping everyone safe, we couldn't be more grateful!
Berea Athletics schedule for the week of Jan. 5 - 10. Good luck to ALL of our teams and coaches this week. Go PIRATES!!
- Congratulations to Senior Boys basketball player Finley Blevins on scoring his 1000 career point in a Pirate win against Bourbon County on Saturday Jan. 3rd.
- Congratulations to Senior Boys basketball player Finley Blevins on scoring his 1000 career point in a Pirate win against Bourbon County on Saturday Jan. 3rd.
Our Middle School had a great time at yesterday's Blue Christmas Basketball Game at Berea College! 🎄🏀
By 11:30, BCMS students were loading the bus and heading up the hill to cheer on Berea College as they faced off against Bluffton. The excitement was high, and the cheering was loud!
During breaks in the game, a few of our lucky students competed with other schools in a number of challenges on the court. There was even a special appearance from Kris Kringle himself!
Our students loved the opportunity to spend time with peers and teachers outside the classroom while supporting our local community. The Berea spirit was truly shining bright!
What a wonderful way to build community and celebrate these final days of the fall semester. We are so proud of our MS students and teachers for all they’ve accomplished so far this year. Let's go, Pirates!
By 11:30, BCMS students were loading the bus and heading up the hill to cheer on Berea College as they faced off against Bluffton. The excitement was high, and the cheering was loud!
During breaks in the game, a few of our lucky students competed with other schools in a number of challenges on the court. There was even a special appearance from Kris Kringle himself!
Our students loved the opportunity to spend time with peers and teachers outside the classroom while supporting our local community. The Berea spirit was truly shining bright!
What a wonderful way to build community and celebrate these final days of the fall semester. We are so proud of our MS students and teachers for all they’ve accomplished so far this year. Let's go, Pirates!
