Brandon DeWitt is proof of what a Self-Directed Navigator looks like in Bullitt County. When a drawer in an office file cabinet broke, he didn't wait around for someone else to fix it.
Brandon, a senior at BAC / ROC / BVLA, pulled out a set of dial calipers, measured the broken piece, and wrote his own program to recreate it on a 3D printer at home. He handled the entire repair himself, using his own equipment and almost no instructions. The part he designed fit perfectly, and the drawer is back in use.
We're so proud of the impact Brandon is making!
#MovingForward #BCPSSelfDirectedNavigator
This week’s Bacon Bit celebrates the people who make a difference across BCPS every day, including our custodians, teachers, instructional coaches, and principals. We’re also sharing opportunities to get involved with our Community-Based Accountability Pillar Teams and the next Graduate Profile cohort.
Plus, meet the guest for this week’s Beyond the Bell and help us celebrate Naomi Swan of Hebron Middle School as our latest Token of Appreciation recipient!
🎥 Catch up on everything happening across BCPS in just a few minutes and let’s keep moving forward together.
#MovingForward
https://youtu.be/a2L834a8Q7I
FINAL CALL FOR CBA PILLAR TEAMS! ⏳
Today, September 28th, is the final day to register for our Community-Based Accountability Pillar Teams.
A local accountability system only works when the entire community is involved:
✨ Students: Share what you need to thrive.
✨ Staff: Ground our goals in real classroom practice.
✨ Families: Help us measure what matters most for your children.
✨ Business & Community Partners: Build strong workforce pipelines and help continue to expand and grow our own talent right here in Bullitt County!
Don't let someone else speak for your school community. Step up and sit at the table with us today!
⏰ Registration officially closes today, SEPTEMBER 28TH! Don't let this window pass.
🔗 Submit your interest in 5 minutes: https://forms.gle/b8m8wPiyTXTYXHyu8
#BCPS #MovingForward #CheckItChartItChangeIt #BullittCounty #BCPSCBA
🌾 Celebrating "All In for Ag" Week in Bullitt County! 🐮🚜
What an unforgettable week of learning, growing, and connecting! During All In for Ag Education Week (Sept. 21–25), our students proved that the future of Kentucky agriculture is bright, bold, and collaborative.
A huge thank you goes out to all of our schools across the district who joined in to celebrate and recognize Ag Week in their classrooms! Throughout the week, students engaged in hands-on activities, cross-school collaborations, and deep dives into local agriculture. The excitement continued on Friday, September 25th, with a joint field trip bringing together students from North Bullitt High School, Bullitt Central High School, and Bullitt Lick Middle School for an inside look at local food production at Cedar Creek Beef Company! 🥩 Real-world experiences like this bring classroom lessons to life and show our youth where their food comes from and the careers that make it happen.
🏆 A Special Shoutout! A giant congratulations goes to Ms. Kimberly Haire from Bullitt Lick Middle School, who was recently honored by the Bullitt County Farm Bureau with the Excellence in Ag Literacy Award!
🏅 Her passion for connecting students to their food, community, and future inspires us all every single day.
📰 Read the full story on Ms. Haire's award here: https://www.bullittschools.org/article/3153114
Thank you to our dedicated teachers and community partners for investing in the next generation of leaders. All In for Ag! 🌾💚
#AllInForAg #AgEducationWeek #AgLiteracy #FutureFarmers # BCPS #MovingForward #KentuckyAg
Creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive school environment takes all of us. Let's stand together to speak up, recognize the signs, and stop bullying in its tracks. Every student deserves to feel safe and valued at school every single day.
Taking care of our community also means supporting student well-being when challenges arise. Through our partnership with Care Solace, confidential mental health care coordination is available 24/7/365 to all BCPS students, staff, and family members at no cost. Care Solace is here to connect you with verified local care and resources whenever you need a helping hand.
Get connected anytime:
📞 Call: 888-515-0595
💻 Visit: https://www.caresolace.com/site/bullitt
Together, we can make a positive difference! 💙
#BullyingPrevention #StopBullying #SafeSchools #BCPS #CareSolace #MentalHealthMatters
#FlashbackFriday! 📸✨
Flashing back to our August 31st Board of Education meeting, where we had a lot of incredible achievements to celebrate!
🎉 Governor's Program Scholars: Congratulations to our outstanding students accepted into GSP, GSE, and GSA.
🏆 Attendance Awards: Recognizing our schools and students for outstanding dedication to showing up every day!
👮♂️ A New Milestone: Officially swearing in Chief Michael Huffman as the new Chief of Police for the BCPS Police Department!
We are so proud of our students, staff, and leadership for moving Bullitt County Public Schools forward! 👏💙
#FBF #FlashbackFriday #BCPS #MovingForward #GovernorsScholars #BCPSSuccess
Ms. Carrie Gary has been teaching visual and performing arts at Bullitt East for years — singing at board meetings, memorials, and community events, and inspiring students who go on to become music educators themselves.
Now, she finally has a space that matches the program she's built. Our latest Beyond the Bell sits down with Ms. Gary in the brand-new BEHS performance space, and her answer to what she'd add with a blank check says everything about the kind of teacher she is.
This is what a Community Contributor looks like in a classroom.
🎥 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/5micRkS7krY
#MovingForward #BCPSCommunityContributor
Fuel Your Friday for a Great Cause! 🍟📚
Join us for the Peter Family McDonald's Fundraiser benefiting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!
📅 When: Friday, 9/25 from 9 AM – 5 PM
📱 How: Place a Mobile Order on the McDonald's App
❤️ Impact: 9.25% of proceeds from mobile orders will be donated to support early literacy in Bullitt County!
Valid at these McDonald's locations:
📍 Brooks | Hillview | Lebanon Junction | Mt. Washington | Shepherdsville
Order ahead on the app this Friday and help us spark a love of reading! ✨
Amy Rodgers, our school nurse, is a walking example of what it means to put Students Matter Most into practice.
She travels between multiple schools every day, making sure every student is safe and cared for, no matter where she's needed. From routine health checks to urgent medical needs, she handles it all with a steady, joyful attitude that puts kids and staff at ease.
Amy is also a true team player. She juggles a demanding schedule, shows up for the meetings that need her expertise, and still makes time to answer health and safety questions for anyone who asks. Her knowledge runs deep, and so does her willingness to share it. She brings a bright, happy spirit into every building she visits and every interaction she has.
Thank you, Amy, for the care and consistency you bring to our students and staff every day.
#BCPSProud #MovingForward #BCPSStudentsMatterMost
Trinity Holt is BCPS's Shine Grant Coordinator and School Social Worker, and she's quickly become known across the district for one thing: she's always willing to help. Whether she's filling a gap, jumping in wherever she's needed, or supporting the Safe Schools Department as it developed the Expanded Access Billing program, Trinity brings a positive attitude to every task. Her willingness to serve, collaborate, and support others is exactly what the BCPS core value of Service Before Self looks like in practice. Thank you, Trinity, for putting service first and for being a wonderful asset to BCPS!
#BCPSProud #MovingForward #BCPSServiceBeforeSelf
Xavier Culver, a 7th grader at Mt. Washington Middle School, is showing what it means to be a Community Contributor. He shows up to cheer on his classmates at every Lady Generals home basketball game, and he doesn't stop there.
After the final buzzer, Xavier noticed the bleacher handrails needed to come down each night, and instead of walking past the job, he pitched in and started asking other students to help too. His willingness to notice a need and act on it, paired with his encouragement of his peers, is making MWMS a better place one game night at a time.
We're so proud of the impact Xavier is making at MWMS!
#MovingForward #BCPSCommunityContributor
⌛ FINAL COUNTDOWN: 7 DAYS LEFT TO CLAIM YOUR SEAT!
Real community-based accountability doesn't happen in a district office, it happens when our community steps up to guide the way.
Check It. Chart It. Change It. 📊 That’s the engine driving BCPS Moving Forward!
We are entering the final week of recruitment for our 6 CBA Pillar Teams. To build a system that measures what truly matters, we need diverse, active partners sitting at the table to review local data and steer our district's future:
✨ Students: Shape your daily school experience by speaking up on learning environments, safety, and pathways that work for you.
✨Staff: Bring your expertise to turn local indicators into impactful classroom practice.
✨Families: Keep our schools aligned with home expectations by advocating for student growth and well-being.
✨Community & Business Partners : Bridge the gap between education and local industry to ensure our graduates are workforce-ready.
This isn't about passive updates, it's about active collaboration. Your perspective directly impacts how we serve our kids.
⏰ Registration officially closes SEPTEMBER 28TH! Don't let this window pass.
🔗 Submit your interest in 5 minutes: https://forms.gle/b8m8wPiyTXTYXHyu8
Attention BCPS Community! 🌳We are recognizing Safe Schools Week from Sept 21st–25th!
Building a safe, supportive learning environment takes all of us—students, staff, parents, and community members.This year’s theme, "Strong Roots. Safe Schools.", reminds us that when we stay connected and look out for one another, our schools thrive.
Help us make a difference by taking the online safety pledge today!
👉 Take the Pledge here: https://kycss.org/safe-schools-week/safety-week-pledge/
Let’s stand together to keep our schools safe, connected, and strong. 🎒✨
#BCPS #SafeSchoolsWeek #StrongRootsSafeSchools #KCSS #SchoolSafety #MovingForward
Strong roots make safe schools! 🌳🛡️
As we head into Kentucky Safe Schools Week, we're reminded that school safety isn't just about physical security, it's also about building strong connections and supporting emotional well-being.
Through our partnership with Care Solace, all Bullitt County Schools students, staff, and family members have access to free, confidential 24/7 care coordination.
Care Solace does the heavy lifting to connect you with verified local resources, including:
💬 Individual Therapy & Counseling
🩺 Psychiatry & Psychological Assessments
🏠 Housing, Food, & Community Support Resources
How to get connected:
📞 Call 24/7: (888) 515-0595
📱 Text 24/7: (858) 766-2022
💻 Visit: https://www.caresolace.com/site/bullitt
Let's grow connections, care for one another, and build a safe, supportive environment for every student! 💙
#BCPS #SafeSchoolsWeek #StrongRootsSafeSchools #CareSolace #MentalHealthMatters #BullittCounty
📸 #FlashbackFriday to an incredible week for our BCPS Counselors!
Last week, our dedicated school counselors represented Bullitt County Public Schools in Lexington at the Kentucky School Counselor Association (KSCA) conference! We are so proud of their ongoing commitment to professional growth, learning, and active leadership across the state to best support our students.
We have some exciting extra milestones to celebrate:
✨Dana Steinmetz (BEHS Counselor): A massive congratulations to Mrs. Steinmetz for being named the Kentucky High School Counselor of the Year! 🏆 What an unbelievable honor and well-deserved recognition for her dedication to Bullitt East High School.
✨Rebecca Melcher (OMES Counselor): 🎉 Big congratulations to Mrs. Melcher on her selection to the Kentucky Department of Education School Counselor Advisory Council! This prestigious role highlights her expertise and leadership as she helps inform statewide counseling initiatives, policies, and guidance. Her Old Mill Elementary family and the entire district are so proud of her!
Thank you to all of our incredible counselors for everything you do to guide, support, and inspire our students every single day! 🎓✨
#BCPS #FlashbackFriday #KSCA #CounselorLife #ExcellenceInEducation #BCPS #MovingForward
Shout-out to our Department of Pupil Personnel! 🌟
This Attendance Awareness Month, we are highlighting the vital work our DPP team does every single day to tackle absenteeism and keep our classrooms full. Consistent attendance is the foundation of student achievement, and your tireless efforts to track data, support families, and remove attendance barriers make all the difference.
When our students show up, they thrive. Thank you for driving our attendance goals and keeping BCPS Moving Forward! 🎒📚✨
#AttendanceAwarenessMonth #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters #BCPS #MovingForward
Happy #ThrowbackThursday!
Throwing it back to last week’s National Payroll Week to give a massive shout-out to our incredible Finance Team.
While they deserve recognition every single week for keeping everything running smoothly, we want to take a moment to celebrate their hard work. Day in and day out, our Finance Department goes above and beyond to ensure we are good stewards of our resources—beautifully exemplifying our CBA pillar of Fiscal and Operational Care.
Thank you, Finance Team, for your precision, dedication, and for keeping BCPS Moving Forward 💼✨
#TBT #NationalPayrollWeek #FinanceTeam #FiscalCare #OperationalExcellence #TeamAppreciation #CBAPillars #BCPS #MovingForward
Happy #ConstitutionDay! ❤️🤍💙
Today, BCPS celebrates the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. In classrooms across our district, students are learning about the foundation of our democracy, civic responsibility, and the rights that unite us as citizens.
#BCPS #CivicEducation #CitizenshipDay #WeThePeople #MovingForward
Happy Deaf Awareness Month! ✨
September is Deaf Awareness Month, and we want to take a moment to shine a massive spotlight on our incredible Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Educational Interpreters! 🤟
Every single day, these dedicated professionals break down barriers, foster inclusive learning environments, and empower our students to communicate, learn, and thrive. From mastering specialized strategies to ensuring full access to every lesson, your hard work and passion make a lifelong difference.
Thank you for your expertise, your advocacy, and your unwavering commitment to our students! 💙
At Eastside Middle School, Cindy McCord and Kristy Cook show what it means to live out Service Before Self every day.
Together, this MSD teacher and instructional assistant team create a warm, nurturing environment for some of our students with the most significant needs. Even when things get tough, they remain positive, patient, and focused on what students need most.
Cindy and Kristy are true team players who step up, support one another, and approach each day with care and compassion.
Thank you, Cindy and Kristy, for the heart, dedication, and positivity you bring to Eastside MS every single day!
#BCPSProud #MovingForward #BCPSServiceBeforeSelf
