We want to send a HUGE thank you to some amazing community partners for donating gift certificates and prizes to our Middle School and High School faculty, staff, and students this year:
Raising Cane’s – Richmond, KY
Texas Roadhouse – Richmond, KY
Domino’s – Berea, KY
Our MS/HS Culture Committee has worked closely with these local businesses to make this possible, helping us bring more recognition, celebrations, and positive moments to our schools.
These prizes will be used throughout the school year for award ceremonies, student recognition, and special staff shout-outs.
Thank you for investing in our kids, our staff, and our school community — we appreciate you! 💙🐻📚
Over the weekend, our Middle School Academic Team won 1st place overall, and 2nd place in quick recall at the 6th Grade Showcase, earning them the title of 2025 Grand Champions!
We're proud to have such an outstanding group representing our Middle School with their exceptional knowledge, sharp thinking, and dedication to their team. These students remind us every day what it means to be a Pirate, so let's all celebrate them by wishing them a big congratulations on this accomplishment.
Way to represent, BCMS! 🏴☠️
- Austin King placed 1st in HS boys and was the Top Overall Male archer with a score of 288 this weekend at the Kingston Winter Classic.
- Berea Swim team placed 4th out of 8 teams at the Whitley County Classic at the University of Cumberlands. 7th Grader Graham Ramsey was awarded the Bronze (3rd) - 200 freestyle, 7th - in the 100 freestyle. Senior Travis Harris won Bronze (3rd) - 50 freestyle out of 17 swimmers
and placed 6th in the 100 freestyle. Senior Michael Winkler was 4th in the 200 freestyle.
- Congratulations to our MS Volleyball team as they swept all 3 games against Danville Christian last week.
- Also, Congratulations to our HS Boys Basketball team as they picked up their first win of the season on Saturday against Eminence.
Don't forget to join us on Dec. 9th for an evening filled with beautiful music, holiday cheer, and plenty of Pirate Pride!
You’ll enjoy performances from our Middle School and High School Choirs and Bands, plus a special student art gallery on display in the gym. It's shaping up to be a night to remember!
Event Schedule:
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
We can't wait to see you there! ❄️
Congratulations to this year's All-State Choir selections! 🎉🎶
- Jonah Hill — KMEA Senior High SATB All-State Chorus
- Vincent Pickle & Elizabeth Tait — KMEA Junior High All-State Treble Chorus
These students were chosen from hundreds of taped auditions to be among the top young singers across Kentucky. We couldn't be more proud to have them representing Berea Community on the statewide stage. This is a huge honor, and a testament to our student's musical talent and dedication. Our Pirates keep knocking it out of the park! Let's give them a HUGE round of applause for this amazing accomplishment! 👏🏴☠️
Our HS Boys and Girls Basketball teams kick off the regular season this week. 🏀
Both have home games, so a great chance to check them out!
Good luck to ALL of our teams and coaches this week. Go PIRATES!!
- Our Archery team had 3 members receive medals at Boyle County:
Austin King, 3rd place for HS boys, 293
Elaina Kirby, 8th place for HS girls, 280
Story Lockwood, 8th place for MS girls, 271
The HS team placed 4th with a score of 3114. Congratulations to all!
This morning, our Middle and High School students came together in Singleton Gym to celebrate Veterans Day and honor the local heroes who have served our country. It was a morning filled with gratitude, reflection, and appreciation for the veterans in our community.
The program featured performances by the BCHS Band and Choir, directed by Mr. and Mrs. Barnhill, as well as inspiring speeches from students who shared what Veterans Day means to them.
After the assembly, veterans and their families were invited to enjoy a meal in the back atrium, graciously served by our FCCLA students.
We extend our sincere thanks to all the veterans who joined us today, we are so proud to recognize your service and sacrifice.
Special thanks to our JAG and FCCLA programs, Mr. Trussell, and everyone who helped organize this meaningful event. Your hard work made today truly special!
8th Grade Heads to Nashville! 🎶
Our 8th grade trip will be rolling off to Nashville TN this May on an unforgettable trip to close out their last year at BCMS.
Activities will include trips to the Adventure Science Center, First Art Museum, Vanderbilt University, Country Music Hall of Fame, Puttshack ...and more!
Our kick-off meeting will be tonight, November 10th, at 6 PM in Kennedy Theater. All 8th grade students interested in joining the trip (and their families!) are invited to come learn more!
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.
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
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!
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!
🔥 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!
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!
If you’re interested in helping make this event unforgettable, please reach out to Mr. Joseph Caudill at joseph.caudill@berea.kyschools.us.
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
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!
📅 October 1st & 2nd
🕠 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Conkin Gym
Students must have up-to-date sports physicals to be able to play.
