Green named director of transportation - Leigh Ann Green has been named the director of transportation for Ballard County Schools. She assumed her new duties on Feb. 17. ballard.kyschools.us/sys/content/ne…

It’s Tractor Day at BMHS today as part of National FFA Week. Ballard County Schools is proud of our community’s agricultural heritage!

This week on "Crossing Campus with Dr. Allen": BMHS Head Baseball Coach Scott Matlock. He's also one of the district's 'Swiss Army Knife' employees, who wears a lot of other hats. They talk about the fans' passion for the sport. First home game is 3/17! youtube.com/watch?v=vPaUFT…

BMHS Head Softball Coach Scott Alexander is the guest on "Crossing Campus with Dr. Allen." They talk about the program's success - including a #1 preseason ranking in the All A, and top-10 state rankings for two of our players! youtube.com/watch?v=vgyTPy…

From LL to HS coaching, track to basketball to football, LeToun Bledsoe has done it all. On "Crossing Campus with Dr. Allen" he says he views his work as custodian as not a job, but an assignment. He's one of the people who just makes things work for kids. youtu.be/ksM36I1PqrU

Ballard Tennis Coach Doug Kineman has players from MS to HS, and at every ability level. He's another one of our do-it-all guys - also substitute teaching, and even driving a bus when needed. Here's this week's 'Crossing Campus with Dr. Allen': youtu.be/9GtnTVvQrZk

Due to the threat of incoming weather, all afternoon activities are canceled at all Ballard County schools. This includes our 21st Century programs, and closure of ASK. Stay safe, everybody!

With possible severe weather and flooding issues in our community, we ask students to take Chromebooks home this and every afternoon we are in session this week. We are NOT presently implementing NTI; we are asking everyone to be ready if it is necessary. Everyone stay safe!

"Crossing Campus with Dr. Allen" guest today is 5th-grader Braelyn Menz. She was to talk with officials from Leader in Me, to help BCES become a Lighthouse School, but will do it today. We're proud of her, and how BCES embraced LIM's student-led culture. youtu.be/9Jwn-LvKHjM

This week's guest on "Crossing Campus with Dr. Allen" is BMHS senior Amyah Smith. She is maybe the busiest student at school, and the embodiment of our phrase, "Small School - Big Opportunities." Amyah has excelled at everything she's done! youtube.com/watch?v=QCQynh…

BCSO Deputy Kerry Rich is the school resource officer here on campus. He's also the guest on "Crossing Campus with Dr. Allen" this week, and they discuss the job of the SRO, along with some special qualifications required for working with students. youtube.com/watch?v=slECBC…

Bus drivers are the first and last school employees that many students see each day. Meet our new director of transportation, LeighAnn Green, in this week's episode of "Crossing Campus with Dr. Allen." They'll also talk about how much we need more drivers! m.youtube.com/watch?v=-7uPT9…

Shane West, a compliance officer for the Office of the State School Safety Marshal, is Dr. Allen's guest on this week's "Crossing Campus." He was here for a safety check, and despite a slight camera malfunction, Ballard County Schools passed inspection! youtu.be/WKie-RCo2kk

BMHS graduates 47 members of the Class of 2025 - Ballard Memorial High School observed its 72nd commencement exercises on May 16. The Class of 2025 ended with 47 graduates. The valedictorian was Jace Brandon Birney; salutatorians were ... ballard.kyschools.us/sys/content/ne…

Overstreet named director of districtwide programs - Haley Overstreet has been named the director of districtwide programs for Ballard County Schools. She will assume her new duties on July 1. “We are excited to have Haley join our adm... ballard.kyschools.us/sys/content/ne…

We are beginning the roll-out of ParentSquare as the designated traceable communication system for the district. You may have received an IC Messenger brief about it, or the story and some advice on getting started may be found here: ballard.kyschools.us/sys/content/ne…

Due to a critical shortage of bus drivers, Ballard County Schools will adjust start/end times for 2025-26. BCMS/BMHS students will start with drop-offs at 7 a.m. and a 7:15 start of classes. BCES/BCPS drop-offs are at 8:10; classes start at 8:25. Story: ballard.kyschools.us

Bomber showdown at the coaches’ meeting. Coaches Cornhole ended with All-A Regional Boys Bball champ, Kevin Estes, taking on All-A Regional Softball champ, Scott Alexander. 3x All-A State Champ golfer Madison Glisson could probably beat them both!

Official Media Announcement from Ballard County Schools – Livestreaming from the Green Palace and Bomber Field! - Ballard County Schools is proud to announce a new era in Bomber Athletics! Our high school volleyball team recently mar... ballard.kyschools.us/sys/content/ne…