🐴 This week on Beyond the Bell, we’re meeting Lauren Burnett, the new principal at Hebron Middle! Lauren has more than 20 years in education, loves showing Saddlebred horses, and had a blast meeting Hebron’s teachers over the summer. We can’t wait to see all the great things ahead with her leading the Panthers! 🐾

Check it out: Click Here

7 minutes ago, Bullitt County Public Schools
Beyond the Bell Graphic with Lauren Burnett
We are pleased to announce that all Bullitt County Public Schools will open and resume their normal schedule on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. We have been cleared to safely reopen our buildings. To ensure all students and staff have access to safe drinking water, we will be providing bottled water at school. We appreciate your patience and cooperation and look forward to welcoming your children back to school today.
2 days ago, Bullitt County Public Schools
School In Session
We are closely monitoring the ongoing water main issues in the Mt. Washington community. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. We are in constant contact with city officials on the situation. A final decision on whether schools will be open tomorrow, Wednesday, August 20, will be announced by 5:00 AM. We understand this uncertainty is difficult for planning and we deeply appreciate your patience and partnership.
3 days ago, Bullitt County Public Schools
School Status Update
Thank you for your understanding as we navigate an urgent situation in our community. A major water main break has left our schools without running water, functioning toilets, or HVAC systems. With outside temperatures nearing 90 degrees, it is not safe to keep buildings open for students and staff.

As a result, all Bullitt County Public Schools will be closed today, August 19. This is not an NTI day. At this time, we do not have a timetable for when service will be restored, but we will continue to monitor the situation and share updates as quickly as possible.
High school students who were already in transit this morning are being returned home by bus.

We recognize the disruption this causes for families, and we are deeply grateful for your flexibility and patience as we work through this challenge. Please continue to check district communication channels for the latest information.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our students and staff.
3 days ago, Bullitt County Public Schools
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✨Join us in celebrating two of our own from BCPS, Dr. Brandy Howard and Patrick Durham for being named to the Union Commonwealth University 50 Under 50 list! ✨ This award honors alumni who are making a significant impact in their careers and communities. Dr. Howard leads BCPS as our Chief Academic Officer. Mr. Durham leads BCPS as our Director of Elementary Education. We're so proud to see these dedicated Bulldog alumni 🐾 leading and shaping the future of education right here in Bullitt County!

#UnionCommonwealth #50Under50 #BulldogPride #BCPS #MovingForward
5 days ago, Bullitt County Public Schools
Brandy Howard and Patrick Durham Images to Celebrate 50 Under 50 Honorees
✨Join us in celebrating our Director of School Nutrition, Todd Crumbacker! ✨He has been selected to serve on the statewide SCN School Meal Programs Focus Group through May 2027. This group fosters communication between school nutrition directors and the Kentucky Department of Education's School and Community Nutrition (SCN) leadership. We know his insights will be invaluable!

#BCPS #SchoolMealProgram #MovingForward




6 days ago, Bullitt County Public Schools
Todd Crumbacker Congrats post with his photo and a picture of Mealton the Meerkat

Week One: Complete! Four fantastic days are in the books. The excitement in our schools is buzzing and we're just getting started. Rest up this weekend, BCPS, and we'll see you on Monday, ready for Week Two! ✨

#HelloWeekend #BCPS #MovingForward

7 days ago, Bullitt County Public Schools
Teachers swag surfing at pep rally
Dr. Bacon  and a teacher with a student coloring
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Students in the stairwell
Library Books with character stuffed animals
Teacher running to high five students
Two students in matching tie dye outfits
Back to School Balloons
Three days down! The back-to-school buzz is turning into productive classroom routines. It's amazing to see our BCPS students already settling in, building friendships, and embracing new challenges. Let's keep this positive momentum going! ✨
#BCPS #MovingForward #BackToSchool
8 days ago, Bullitt County Public Schools
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Students in hallway with Dr. Bacon and Mrs. Wyman
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Painted Poster that says so happy to see your face 3rd grade
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Day 2️⃣ for BCPS! The first-day jitters have been replaced with confidence. So happy to see our students settling into the new routine. Hope everyone had another amazing day✨

#BackToSchool #BCPS #MovingForward
9 days ago, Bullitt County Public Schools
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Students with Principal working together
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High School Students in the hallway
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And that's a wrap on a fantastic first day of school for BCPS! 🚌✨ The energy was incredible today. From cheerful morning greetings to bustling classrooms, our hallways were filled with smiles and excitement.

Here are just a few of the exciting moments we saw as students reconnected with friends and our amazing teachers kicked off a new year of learning. A huge thank you to all of our students, families, and staff for making today a massive success!

#BCPSFirstDay #BullittCounty #BackToSchool2025
10 days ago, Bullitt County Public Schools
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Students walking in the hallway
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High School Classroom
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School Cafeteria
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Bullitt Lick Staff members

🎉 Welcome Back, BCPS! 🎒

Dr. Bacon is excited to kick off another incredible school year with our students and families. As we build the future of education right here in BCPS, we’re ready for a year full of learning, growth, and success—together! 💙📚✨

https://youtu.be/z9IDz9CZCDk

#TeamBCPS #BackToSchool2025 #FutureReady

11 days ago, Bullitt County Public Schools

✨Important Update on Traceable Communication (SB 181)💻

To ensure the safety and security of our students, we're sharing important information about a new Kentucky law, Senate Bill 181 (SB 181).

This law changes how our BCPS employees and volunteers can communicate electronically with students. We are implementing these new statewide standards to create a safer and more secure learning environment.

To stay fully informed on how this new law will be applied, please download our official BCPS app. It is our primary channel for direct communication with our families.

More info here: SB 181 Traceable Communication Frequently Asked Questions

#BCPS #BacktoSchool

11 days ago, Bullitt County Public Schools
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FAQ link
Stay Informed Info Sheet

🚌 Bus routes for the 2025-2026 school year are here!

As we prepare to welcome students back, the BCPS Bus Finder has been updated with this year's transportation information.

Ready to find your student's bus number and estimated pickup time? It's easy! Just search by your street address and school at the link below. Please check your information before the first day of classes to ensure a smooth start!

🔗 Find your bus here: 25-26 BCPS Bus Finder

Have questions? Contact our Transportation Department:
📧 transportation.office@bullitt.kyschools.us
☎️ 502-869-8031

12 days ago, Bullitt County Public Schools
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And that's a wrap on our Open House events! It was absolutely wonderful to see our hallways filled with so much excitement and positive energy. A huge thank you to all the students, families, and staff who made it so special.

Now, the final countdown begins! We are so excited to officially welcome everyone for the first day of school on Tuesday, August 12th. Get those backpacks ready and enjoy these last moments of summer. See you Tuesday morning! ✨

#BackToSchool #MovingForward #BCPS
12 days ago, Bullitt County Public Schools
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Student with Teacher Smiling
Excited Students with Rock and roll props
Father and Son completing paper work
Two students standing together
Families and teachers talking
Students in hallway talking
Students in a lab
Teachers smiling
What an incredible week of Open House fun! Our hallways were buzzing with laughter and excitement as we welcomed families for our back-to-school events. It was wonderful to see our community come together. We loved every moment! Stay tuned, there's more to come!✨

#BackToSchool #Community #BCPS #MovingForward
13 days ago, Bullitt County Public Schools
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Hebron Student at Open House
Brooks Student
SES Students with Staff Member
Practicing a Drum
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School Supplies

Ready to Learn: New Telecommunication Policy📱

As we move into the 25-26 school year, we are writing to let you know about our new
district-wide Telecommunication Device Policy. The purpose of this policy is to partner with you to foster a focused learning environment, promote student well-being, and minimize distractions during instructional time.

Check out all of the details here: 25-26 Telecommunication Policy Guidelines

13 days ago, Bullitt County Public Schools
Telecommunication Updates
Final Telecommunications Policy
That feeling of a fresh start! ✨ Back-to-school excitement is officially filling the halls this week as our schools open their doors for students and families for some open house fun. From finding your new locker to high-fiving your new teacher, the energy is contagious! Check out some of the great moments so far.

#BCPS #MovingForward #BacktoSchool
16 days ago, Bullitt County Public Schools
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BLMS Students
Compass Academy Open House
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OES Principal
Opening a Locker
BLMS Students in Hall
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Mealton with Students at Open House
✨Building the future of education, one day at a time! ✨

What an incredible energy at our New Teacher Orientation today! We are so excited to welcome so many amazing new educators to the BCPS family.

Our new hires spent the day meeting district and building leaders and diving into sessions that will guide their journey with us. We are so inspired by your passion and can't wait to see the amazing things you'll accomplish. Welcome aboard!💙

#BCPS #NewTeacherOrientation #WelcomeToTheTeam #MovingForward #FutureOfEducation
18 days ago, Bullitt County Public Schools
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Jesse Bacon
Adrienne  Usher
Teachers Talking
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Terri Lewis
THRIVE Students
New Teacher Orientation
Teachers Working

✨What a fantastic night at our annual Kindergarten Kickoff! 🖍️ It was wonderful to see so many new, smiling faces from the BCPS Class of 2038 and their families at the Paroquet Springs Conference Center.

From meeting teachers and getting school supplies to exploring community resources, the energy and excitement for the new school year were incredible!

A massive thank you to all our elementary schools and dedicated staff who came out to celebrate and welcome this new crew. This entire event was made possible by our amazing BCPS Family Resource Centers, who work tirelessly to support our students and families.

Welcome to Bullitt County Public Schools! We can't wait to see you on the first day!🍎🚌

#BCPSMovingForward #KindergartenKickoff #ClassOf2038 #BCPSFamily #CommunitySupport #ReadyForK

19 days ago, Bullitt County Public Schools
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Mealton
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Book Bus
📣 Introducing our 25-26 THRIVE Academy🌟

We’re excited to celebrate the launch of the 25-26 THRIVE Academy, a dedicated support program for new teachers in Bullitt County Public Schools!

THRIVE stands for Teachable, Honorable, Reflective, Innovative, Versatile, and Enthusiastic, everything we believe great educators embody. This academy empowers early-career teachers through hands-on support, practical strategies, and personalized professional learning rooted in the Danielson Framework.

Led by the passionate guidance of Terri Lewis and Carrie Compton, THRIVE offers:
✅ Differentiated learning sessions
✅ Non-evaluative classroom feedback
✅ Small group discussions on real-time challenges
✅ Tools for building community, engagement, and effective instruction

Welcome to the BCPS family, THRIVE teachers, your journey is just beginning, and we’re here to help you grow every step of the way! 💛

#BCPSTHRIVE #NewTeacherSupport #WeAreBCPS #THRIVEWithUs
20 days ago, Bullitt County Public Schools
Terri Lewis and Carrie Compton
Learning at THRIVE
THRIVE Participants
Thrive Presentation
BCPS Moving Forward
25-26 Thrive Participants