AUSTIN TRACY PRINCIPAL SELECTION SURVEY
Please complete the survey to assist in principal selection.
The survey will be available Thursday, May 17th - Sunday, May 20th.
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INTERESTED IN A SPORTS CAREER?
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BARREN COUNTY STUDENT WINS IN STATE SWIM MEET!
 While many people were still recovering from the March 2 nd storms, the BCY “Killer Whales” (the Barren County YMCA swim team composed of swimmers from Barren County and Glasgow Schools) were in Ashland, KY participating in the state swim meet. The meet began Friday and finished on Sunday. Saturday began with BCY swimmer Katie Lester singing The Star Spangled Banner.
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NORTH JACKSON ELEM. EXPERIENCING A PHONE OUTAGE
North Jackson Elementary School is currently experiencing a phone outage. Staff are on site working to correct the problem. Please coninue to monitor this web site for information and updates. (2 pm Friday, March 2)
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BARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS IN SESSION PRESIDENT'S DAY
Barren County Schools will be in session running on a normal schedule President's Day, Monday February 20, 2012.
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BARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE GREAT AMERICAN SHAKE OUT
Earthquakes can happen at any time and can have disastrous and far-reaching effects. The 2012 Great Central U.S. Shakeout on February 7, 2012, provides a timely and relevant opportunity for us all to put this reminder into practice by execising what to do when an earthquake strikes.
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2011-2012 BARREN COUNTY ALUMNI HALL OF DISTINGUISHED HONOR INDUCTEES
Saturday, January 28, 2012 the Barren County Alumni Association was honored to induct five new members.
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BARREN COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS
 By proclamation of the Mayor and County Judge Executive-Sunday, January 29th through Saturday, February 4th is Barren County Special Olympics Week.
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BCHS DRAMA CLUB PRESENTS CINDERELLA-TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE.
 Tickets for Cinderella (presentations on January 20 and 21, 2012) are on sale Monday-Friday from 12:30-6:00 in the BCHS auditorium. You may call 651-6315 for more information. View the seating chart.
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BCHS DRAMA CLUB PRESENTS "CINDERELLA"
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SCHOOL CLOSED FRIDAY
Barren County Schools will be CLOSED Friday, January 13, due to weather conditions.
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CANCELLATIONS AND NOTICES
Barren County Schools evening activities are CANCELLED for tonight January 12.
Afterschool Child Care WILL GO ON as regularly scheduled.
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BARREN COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL/KY ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE TO HOST PARENT CYBERSAFETY ASSEMBLY
 Ms. Debbie Weakly, from the Attorney General's Office, will be providing internet safety presentations to all Barren County Middle School students on January 26th and will offer a parent session at BCMS at 6:00pm. This event is open to the public and all parents are encouraged to attend.
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KASA 2012 STUDENT VIDEO CONTEST
KASA is proud to announce its second annual Student Video Contest, calling for student-produced videos that explore this year's theme: An Educator Who Changed My Life. All students in Kindergarten - 12th grade are encouraged to participate. Click here for more information.
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2011-2012 BARREN COUNTY ALUMNI HALL OF DISTINGUISHED HONOR ANNOUNCED
Join the Barren County Alumni Association on January 28, 2012 at 4 pm as we induct the newest members. There will be a reception at the Barren County High School Auditorium Lobby with the induction to follow in the auditorium.
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BARREN SCHOOLS CLOSED
Barren County Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 3, 2012 due to the hazardous road conditions in many parts of the county.
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TROJANETTE JV GAME TO BE BROADCAST WORLD WIDE!
BCHS RADIO STATION - 88.7 WBCH AND ON THE WEB AT WWW.BARRENSCHOOLS.COM WILL BROADCAST THE BARREN COUNTY TROJANETTES JV GAME AGAINST GLASGOW TONIGHT AT TROJAN GYM BEGINNING AT 6:30PM.
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BARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL CHILD IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM
 The Kentucky Center for School Safety is facilitationg the disbursement of free child ID kits to parents of students in grades K-3.
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WKU SUPER SATURDAYS FALL 2011
 The Center For Gifted Studies offers opportunities for high ability students to broaden the scope of their interests and interact with other bright young people. Four mornings are spent with a small group of students exploring an area of interest with an instructor who has expertise in that field. The classes emphasize a hands-on, minds-on approach to learning in an environment in which creative and critical thinking are encouraged.
You can find more information by visiting: www.wku.edu/gifted
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IN HONOR & MEMORY OF FORMER BARREN SUPERINTENDENT ROY D. WITHROW
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GRANDPARENTS OF BARREN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES CAN GET A FREE "GRAND PASS
Get your GRAND PASS GOLD CARD today!!!!! Grandparents of Barren County High School Athletes can get a free "Grand Pass" to enter any BCHS Regular season athletic event that your grandchild participates in!!! At the game be sure to sign in on the Grand Pass Gold Card Sheet!!
Thank you Grandparents for being a part of........"WE ARE BC" and attending your grandchild's games!!!!
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OPEN ENROLLMENT - SUMMER 2011
The Barren County School District will hold its 2011 summer Open Enrollment on Tuesday, July 12, from 12:00 Noon to 6:00PM at all schools within the district.
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SCHOOL STARTS AUGUST 9TH!
School begins in the Barren County School District on Tuesday, August 9th!
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FOOTBALL PLAYER IN THE ALL AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Gunnar Eaton competed with the 8th Grade FBU All American Team Kentucky in the Consolation game in San Antonio, Texas at Heroes Stadium against Massachusettes. Team Kentucky won the game 35-16.
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BARREN ANNOUNCES SEVERE WEATHER PLANS FOR THIS AFTERNOON
(Glasgow, Kentucky) March 2, 2012 – The schools in the Barren County School District are prepared to hold students at the schools if severe weather exists in the area at school dismissal time this afternoon.
“We won’t put our students in danger, and if that means delaying our dismissal time this afternoon, we are prepared to do that,” said Superintendent Bo Matthews. “School buildings are among the safest places to be in the event of severe weather. We have procedures in place, students and teachers have practiced those procedures, and we have sufficient staff to supervise our students if dismissal is delayed.”
School administrators have been instructed to release students to parents if they wish to sign out their children early, and according to Matthews, if parents feel that they need to come and sign their student out due to the weather, the schools would not prohibit that.
“The bottom line is that being inside of the school safe zones for shelter in place is best for our students until the all clear is given,” said Matthews.
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BCHS STUDENT ART SHOW
4th Annual BCHS Student Art Show
Date: Thursday and Friday, April 26th & 27th
Time: 4:OO – 7:OO p.m.
Location: BCHS Auditorium Lobby
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END OF SCHOOL REMINDER
- Wednesday, May 16th - half day for High School & Middle School -full day for elementary students
- Thursday, May 17th - half day for ALL schools
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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!
Join Mr. Matthews and stop for a moment to say "thanks" to those around you who have chosen one of the most challenging professions in the world -- our teachers! Click here for Mr. Matthews' message to teachers.
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FREE GED TESTING
FREE GED TESTING
The Barren County Adult Education Center would like to announce that the GED test is now FREE for eligible candidates.
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ROCKIN' FOR A CURE
 The BCHS Beta Club will be hosting a concert night, Rockin' For A Cure, on April 14th at 6pm at the high school auditorium to raise money for their Relay For Life team, benefitting American Cancer Society.
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BCHS HAIRSPRAY PERFORMANCES THIS WEEKEND
"Broadway to Barren"
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RED CROSS ELEMENTARY TO HOST 6TH GRADE SHOWCASE
On Saturday, December 3, 2011 local schools will gather to take part in the Kentucky Colonels Sixth Grade Academic Showcase, an academic event sponsored by the Honorable Order of the Kentucky Colonels and administered by the Kentucky Association for Academic Competition.
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HOLIDAY MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
The holiday season has arrived and everyone is excited about what this special time of year will bring........
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BCMS NAMES PRINCIPAL
Lori Downs named Barren County Middle School Principal
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FALL SPORTS TICKETS UNDERWAY
Purchase your season pass for football, soccer or volleyball now.
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BCHS HOLDS FIRST EVER VOLLEYBALL CAMP
 This summer over 30 students in grades 3-6 from Barren and surrounding districts, attended the first ever “BCHS Trojanette Volleyball Camp”.
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REEL GENERATION FILM FESTIVAL
On behalf of the Reel Generation Film Festival Committee,
It gives us great pleasure to invite you, your family, and your friends to the first annual Reel Generation Film Festival. The Festival, to be held at the historic Plaza Theatre in Glasgow, Kentucky, is continuing the legacy of student film by showcasing the works and talents of high school aged children who are making original short films and documentary films. This red carpet event is unique to high school filmmakers in Kentucky, featuring the best from around the Commonwealth.
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BCHS ANNOUNCES TUSCALOOSA TORNADO VICTIMS SUPPLY DROP-OFF SITES
Visit Kmart, Southgate Houchens or Wal-Mart on Saturday, May 21st from 10 am until 2 pm.
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BARREN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL NAMED AMONG NATION'S BEST!
BCHS is named in the top 5% of high schools nationally and as one of only 16 in Kentucky in meeting the "Challenge Index" as published by the Washington Post.
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BARREN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
The Class of 2012 will Graduate on May 17th, 2012
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NO FEES, NO SUPPLY LIST!
 Again this year Barren County Elementary Schools will not require a supply list nor will any of the elementary schools be collecting student fees. For this reason you will not find a Barren County school folder containing supply needs at any of the local department stores. |
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BCHS CHEERLEADERS ARE HOLDING A CHEER CLINIC
 Saturday, September 17, 2011, 9:00 am-12:00 Noon at the Barren County High School Gym. The clinic is open to students in grades K-8. Cost for each participant is $20 which includes snacks and a cheerleading clinic t-shirt.
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BARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS FOOD SERVICES
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INFINITE CAMPUS APP IS AVAILABLE
Free campus portal app from the App Store is now available.
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KAGE CHAPTER MEETING DURING SCIENCE FAIR WORKSHOP
KAGE Chapter meeting Monday, December 5th @ 5 pm
Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library
Lower Level mtg room.
Click image for flyer
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ANNUAL BURGUNDY/GOLD FOOTBALL GAME
The BCHS football team will have its annual Burgundy/Gold Game this Friday, April 27th at 6pm at Trojan Field.
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MOCK CAR CRASH AT BCHS
Thursday, April 12th there will be a mock car crash on the BCHS campus.
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CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: 21ST-CENTURY LEARNING IN BARREN COUNTY
 BCHS teacher Letitia Hughes' class was recently featured in the classroom spotlight for 21st Century learning in Barren County in the Kentucky Literacy Link (A Publication of the Kentucky Department of Education KDE). Mrs. Hughes' students participated in a pen pal project with a group of students from France.
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CHINESE VOLUNTEER TEACHER ANNOUNCED FOR BARREN COUNTY HIGH
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CELEBRATE NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK WITH BARREN SCHOOLS
 Barren County Schools cordially invites you to a dinner in celebration of National Volunteer Week. Thursday, April 19, 20112 at 5:30 pm in the Barren County Middle School Cafeteria.
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HARPER PROMOTED TO BARREN'S DISTRICT OFFICE
Scott Harper, the principal of Austin Tracy Elementary, will now become a new director for the District. Superintendent Bo Matthews introduced Harper at a press conference today as a new Director of Instruction at the Barren County Board of Education, joining Dr. Benny Lile, who is also an instructional director for the district.
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BARREN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION HONORS VETERAN
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YOUNG WRITERS' CAMP
Western Kentucky University's Writing Project invites K-6 students to attend the Young Writers' Camp on Monday, January 16.
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BCHS 2012 CALENDAR GIRL WINNERS
 On Saturday, October 15th BCHS students competed for the opportunity to represent BCHS as a 2012 Calendar Girl in the auditorium at Barren County High School.
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SCHOOL IN SESSION ON MONDAY, NOV. 7
This is just a reminder that Barren County Schools will be in session, Monday, November 7th. Schools will be closed Tuesday, November 8th, per state law for election day. Again, all Barren County Schools will be open and operating on a normal schedule Monday, November 7th.
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BARREN STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN STATE STLP CONFERENCE
 More than 3,500 students from across Kentucky competed in the Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) State Showcase Competition May 13 in Lexington. The students represented more than 324 schools and 97 school districts.
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BARREN COUNTY - GLASGOW FORMS NEW GIFTED AND TALENTED ORGANIZATION
.jpg) Parents and educators from both the Barren County and Glasgow Independent school districts met to organize a new KAGE chapter in order to better serve the youth of our community. |
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DISTRICT GOLF TOURNAMENT
 Join us on May 21st for the 11th Annual Barren County Schools Employee Golf Tournament. Open to any Barren County Schools employee, Board Member, Alumni and a guest.
Lunch and great prizes will be provided.
Click image to sign up
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FOLLOW THE TROJANS DURING TOURNAMENT ACTION!
Trojan fans can hear the broadcasts of all 4th Region Tournament games from WKU - Diddle Arena on 106.5 WHHT FM, ESPN RADIO 1230 and on the web at www.barrenschools.com.
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BARREN SCHOOLS 2012-2013 CALENDAR SURVEY
 With the end of 2011 quickly approaching, we all start thinking about the new year. It is also time to think about a new school year. We value your input and would like to have you share your thoughts on the proposed 2012-2013 school calendar.
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BARREN COUNTY LITTLE LEAGUE BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
The Barren County Little League Basketball schedule has been posted. Click here for schedule details.
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BARREN COUNTY VOLUNTEERING- BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY
Build a Bed project on Saturday, April 14th was a huge success and such a worthwhile project. A special thanks to the ATeam AmeriCorps members for organizing this special event.
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TEACHMEET BARREN COUNTY
Join us July 26th, 8am - 12 pm for the first ever TeachMeet Barren County
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for more information go to www.barrenschools.com/teachmeet
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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.
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BC ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP EXTENDED
Any Barren County Alumni member for 2 years attending a post secondary institution with a current transcript is eligible for a $500 scholarship. Please visit the alumni scholarship page.
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GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS ANNOUNCED
Congratulations to the following students chosen as Governor's Scholars for 2012. Pictured are: front row L to R - Megan Garrison and Ashley Steenbergen; back row L to R - Matthew Zuccari, Mattie Bruton, Matthew Bunnell, and Jay Todd Richey.
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WE CAN CLEAN UP BC!
Celebrate Earth Day Sunday, April 22nd by cleaning up our county.
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BARREN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BAND PERFORMS AT CARNEGIE HALL
 On April 15, 2012 the Barren County High School Band had the prestigious honor of preforming at New York City's Carnegie Hall. In the words of band director Kip Crowder, "we could not have accomplished this great goal without everyone's help."
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BCHS AG GREENHOUSE SALES BEGIN APRIL 9
 Starting Monday April 9, from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The sales will contine until everything is gone. Call the ag department for questions at 651-2627, and price lists and plant information can also be picked up in the ag department.
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LITTLE MISTER AND MISS BARREN RIVER
SPONSORED BY: BARREN COUNTY CHEERLEADERS
All proceeds will go to help with the expenses of sending the BCHS cheerleaders to competitions for the 2012-2013 year.
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BARREN COUNTY HS YOUTH SPORTS SUMMER CLINIC INFORMATION
 For more information about BCHS summer sports camps please visit the Barren County High School website. Camps offered include baseball, basketball, volleyball and football. Updated as camps are made available.
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BREAKING NEWS...
Speed bumps crumbling down
Almost as quickly as they went up, the speed bumps on Trojan Campus off Trojan Trail came crumbling back down again. Photo: Construction superintendent, Kenny Harper, coordinated the lowering and removal of the speed bumps recently installed on the Trojan Campus.
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BCHS HAIRSPRAY TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Barren County High School and Barren Beyond the Bell announce that tickets for Hairspray are now on sale for the general public. Contact Glenna Gardner at BCHS at 270-651-6315 or 270-670-2607 for ticket information. The production will be held on May 3rd @ 6:00 May 4th and 5th at 7:00 and Sunday the 6th at 2:00.
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SCHOOL LUNCH PAYMENTS CAN NOW BE MADE ONLINE
 The Barren County Food Service Dept. would like to make you aware that payment for student lunches can now be made using a credit card on line through Pro Lunch.
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2012 SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIFTED/TALENTED STUDENTS
Check out the many summer opportunities being held across the state for gifted/talented students. Click here for more information.
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BAVEL PARTNERSHIP WITH PEARSON VIRTUAL LEARNING POWERED BY FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOLS
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MARY WOOD WELDON PROVIDES VALUABLE RESOURCES
Free mp3's & downloadable books.
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GIFTED SUMMER CAMP
SCATS/VAMPY Applications are available on The Center for Gifted Studies Website: www.wku.edu/gifted/
SCATS (Summer Camp for Academically Talented Middle School Students) and VAMPY (Verbally and Mathematically Precocious Youth) provide a unique learning environment for gifted students. SCATS offers its program as a residential or commuter program. VAMPY is a residential only program.
If your child plans to attend SCATS as a commuter and lives in the Glasgow-Barren area, you may be interested in carpooling. You can email your contact information to dinah.wallace@barren.kyschools.us or call 270-590-3735, and we will try to put you in touch with other commuters.
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COLLEGE COACH POSITION AT BCHS
Kentucky College Coaches are AmeriCorps State service members tasked with assisting high school students throughout the state take the steps necessary to apply for and get accepted to college. This will involve doing whole-school activities, as well as involve more one-on-one, near-peer mentoring with a minimum of 15 priority students from each grade level (9th-12th grade) designated by the member’s school-site supervisor. These priority students will be students who 1) will likely get through high school, but who are unlikely to go to college; 2) who would be first-generation college attendees; and/or 3) who are from low-income families.
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CAMP INVENTION 2012
 Register now for Camp Invention 2012!
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DISTRICT WIDE WELLNESS INITIATIVES
"WE CAN" and the 100 Mile Club
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OUR GOAL IS TO BUILD 20 BEDS!
Barren County along with AmeriCorps will participate in the state wide Build a Bed project on April 14, 2012. Our goal is to build 20 beds for students in our community.
click for Kentucky Living Article
April 14, 2012
9:00 am
Location: Barren county High School
Contact: Tim Manion 270-590-4226 or tim.manion@barren.kyschools.us
Lunch will be provided
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FOOTBALL NIGHT- ALUMNI FOOTBALL GAME
Join us on Saturday night, July 23, 2011 at 6:30 pm at the BCHS Trojan Field. Admission is FREE!
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BARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT MAP
Barren County Schools Board member districts vary from the lines of the individual school districts. This map will assist you in determining which board member district you reside in.
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SUCCESS AT NATIONAL BETA
Barren Schools won BIG awards.
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BARREN SCHOOLS UPDATES ONE CALL SYSTEM
 One Call is the notification system that Barren County Schools uses to get information about school events & happenings out to the public. Recent updates may have prompted changes in the way families receive calls.
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SBDM VERIFICATION
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BARREN COUNTY NAMED A 100 BEST COMMUNITY
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NEW ONE CALL FEATURE ALLOWS YOU TO ENTER ADDITIONAL NUMBERS YOU WANT CALLED
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BC FBLA PARTICIPATES IN WALK FOR BABIES
Barren County Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) recently participated in the Barren County March for Babies, one of their many community service projects. FBLA members donated $528 to assist the other teams in raising over $21,400. For their efforts, Barren County FBLA was recognized as the Top Youth Team. Barren County FBLA members and advisers thank all who assisted by raising money for this community service project.
Walkers for the Barren County FBLA were: (L to R) Shelia Childress (adviser), Danielle Martin (adviser), Bryce Martin, Miranda McKinney (officer), Brooke Simmons (officer), Megan Garrison (officer), Angela Rush (adviser), and Emily Huizenga (officer).
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SCIENCE FAIR TUTORIAL @ PUBLIC LIBRARY
Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library is hosting a tutorial on how to Pick a Topic, Find Information & Research. Also they will be working on Displaying Your Project.
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