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
Happy #ITProfessionalsDay!
Today we’re celebrating the tech wizards who keep our digital world running seamlessly. As we navigate the 26-27 school year, from securing critical networks to keeping daily systems connected, you remain the unsung heroes of our community.
A massive shout-out to the incredible BCPS technology department—your expertise, patience, and behind-the-scenes hard work make everything we do possible. Thank you for always saving the day! 💻✨
#ITProfessionalsDay #BCPS #TechHeroes #ITSupport #BehindTheScenes #ThankYouIT #MovingForward
For BCPS Deaf and Hard of Hearing teacher Lisa Coy, supporting students means helping them understand what they need, advocate for themselves, and know that someone has their back.
In this episode of Beyond the Bell, Lisa joins us during Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Month to share practical ways we can create more inclusive classrooms and better understand the experiences of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
She also shares a deeply personal perspective during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, reflecting on her daughter, Isabell, and what schools and communities can do to support families navigating a childhood cancer diagnosis.
It’s a conversation about understanding, compassion, self-advocacy, and showing up for students and families when they need us most.
▶️ Watch this week’s Beyond the Bell.
https://youtu.be/uelU-qcLBDo
#MovingForward #BCPSSelfDirectedNavigator
Congratulations to Taylor Fitzner, a 6th grader at Hebron Middle School, for winning an award for her painting at the State Fair! Taylor's win is a great example of what it looks like to be a Self-Directed Navigator, one of the six BCPS Graduate Profile competencies: setting a goal, putting in the work, and following through on her own.
Art takes patience and practice, and Taylor put in both to bring home recognition at the state level. Hebron Middle School is proud to call her one of their own.
We're so proud of Taylor and can't wait to see what she creates next!
#MovingForward #BCPSSelfDirectedNavigator
Check It. Chart It. Change It. 📊That is how we keep BCPS Moving Forward!
We need active participants to give feedback and analyze data across our 6 CBA Pillars. A community-based system cannot exist in isolation—it relies entirely on the collective strength, insight, and engagement of our entire BCPS community.
✨Students: Bring firsthand, everyday experiences to ensure our learning environments, pathways, and safety measures reflect what they truly need to succeed.
✨Staff: Offer essential classroom and operational expertise to help translate local data into meaningful, daily instructional practices.
✨Families: Provide critical perspectives on student growth, communication, and well-being, keeping our schools accountable to the expectations of our homes.
✨Community Members & Business Partners: Help ground our metrics in real-world workforce expectations, building pipelines that prepare every graduate for life after high school.
Together, every voice at the table ensures we are measuring what truly matters and driving continuous growth for every student.
Sign-ups are LIVE now through September 28th. Don't miss your chance to impact our schools and support our students.
🔗 Register today: https://forms.gle/b8m8wPiyTXTYXHyu8
#BCPS #MovingForward #CheckItChartItChangeIt
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟
From September 15 to October 15, we honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans in our country and right here in Bullitt County.
In BCPS, caring for our community means ensuring every student and family feels valued, respected, and fully supported—including when it comes to mental health.
Through our partnership with Care Solace, free, confidential mental health and substance use care coordination is available 24/7/365 to all BCPS students, staff, and families. They provide multilingual support and handle the heavy lifting of finding verified, available providers tailored to your needs.
Connect with Care Solace anytime:
📞 Call: 888-515-0595 (24/7, multilingual)
💻 Visit: caresolace.com/bullitt
Let’s celebrate our diverse traditions and ensure our entire community thrives together. 💙
#BCPS #HispanicHeritageMonth #CareSolace #MentalHealthMatters #BullittCounty
🎉 BIG NEWS FOR BCPS! 🎉
Join us in celebrating Bullitt East High School counselor Dana Steinmetz, who was named the Kentucky High School Counselor of the Year by the Kentucky School Counselor Association! 🏆👏
Nominated by her amazing counseling team at BEHS, Dana was recognized statewide at the annual KSCA Conference for her extraordinary leadership, unwavering student advocacy, and total dedication to our school community.
💬 "I feel humbled to be recognized in a profession full of people who give themselves for kids," Dana shared. "I've always felt lucky to have a job that lets me advocate for young people and help them find belonging and purpose."
Moving forward, Dana remains dedicated to championing every young person, guided by our core value that students matter most in everything we do.
Thank you, Dana, for showcasing the absolute best of Kentucky education and making a difference every single day! Drop a ❤️ below to send her your congratulations!
Check out the full article here: https://www.bullittschools.org/article/3125268
#BCPS #BullittEast #CounselorOfTheYear #StudentsMatterMost #KSCACounselors #KentuckyEducation #MovingForward
Tonight, we continue that tradition of honoring those who serve as Bullitt East heads to Bullitt Central for Military Night! Come out and support our student-athletes and honor our active military and veterans.
🏈 Bullitt East vs. Bullitt Central
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Bullitt Central High School
#BCPS #PatriotDay #NeverForget #FridayNightLights #MilitaryNight
Teamwork Makes the Vision Work!
A heartfelt thank you to the incredible staff and students who lent their talents to host the Kentucky School Board Association meeting at Bullitt East High School!
Special recognition to:
🌸Bullitt Central Ag Department & Instructor Tiphanie Peake for the gorgeous floral arrangements.
🧁BEHS Culinary Arts & Dave Bustetter for the delicious assorted desserts.
🎶BEHS Advanced Choir & Carrie Gary for the fantastic musical performance.
Your hard work, talent, and dedication showcased the very best of our district. Thank you for your support and for keeping #BCPSMovingForward! 🌟
🎉 95.43% DISTRICT ATTENDANCE! 🎉
Yesterday was High Attendance Day across BCPS, and our schools showed up in a big way! Across the district, our schools celebrated and showcased our students with wonderful learning experiences happening in every building as we keep Moving Forward.
Huge congratulations to our High Attendance Day Champions and all our schools for an incredible turn out! 🏆✨
🏆 ELEMENTARY DIVISION CHAMPION
Freedom Elementary School: 98.07%
Honorable Mentions: Shepherdsville (97.51%), Pleasant Grove (97.42%), Mt. Washington (97.31%), Old Mill (96.99%), Overdale (96.90%)
🏆 MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION CHAMPION
Hebron Middle School: 96.98%
Honorable Mentions: Mt. Washington (96.81%), Eastside (96.13%), Zoneton (96.04%)
🏆 HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION CHAMPION
Bullitt East High School: 94.51%
Honorable Mentions: Bullitt Central (94.17%), North Bullitt (91.84%)
Thank you to all of our students, staff, and families for making High Attendance Day a massive success! Let’s keep this momentum going all month long for Attendance Awareness Month in Kentucky! 👏
#BCPS #MovingForward #AttendanceMatters #HighAttendanceDay #BCPSChampions
🎉 WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU, MRS. O'BRYAN! 👏
While the overall title went to another fantastic educator tonight in Frankfort, we couldn't be prouder of Old Mill Elementary’s very own Amanda O’Bryan! 🌟
Being named a Kentucky Teacher Achievement Award winner, a Top 3 Finalist for Kentucky Elementary Teacher of the Year, and one of the Top 9 educators in the entire state out of 600 nominations is a massive achievement.
Amanda, thank you for your unwavering dedication to your students, your passion for teaching, and for representing BCPS and OMES with such grace and excellence on the state stage. You truly embody our mission to inspire and equip students to succeed in life.
Join us in dropping a ❤️ below to congratulate Mrs. O’Bryan on this extraordinary honor!
Check out the full article on Mrs. O'Bryan's nomination here: https://www.bullittschools.org/article/2967868
#BCPS #MovingForward #OMESPride #KentuckyTeacherOfTheYear #BCPSExcellence #TeamBCPS
