Kelly Bedtelyon 
Bardstown High School senior Ella Sharp represented Bardstown on the Salt River Electric Washington Youth Tour, joining students from across Kentucky for a six-day journey in Washington, D.C. For more than 60 years, the Youth Tour has connected students from rural communities to the heart of our government, giving them a front-row seat to history, … Read more
In partnership with Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc., Healthy Kids Clinic, and our Bardstown Family Resource/Youth Services Centers, we are excited to offer on-site dental care for students during the school day. ⚠️ Important Reminder for FamiliesIf your child already sees a dentist on a regular basis for routine care, you do not need to … Read more
🚫 Verbal Permission is No Longer Allowed In previous years, families could give school nurses verbal permission over the phone to administer basic over-the-counter (OTC) medications like Tylenol, Motrin, or Neosporin. That is no longer allowed. To ensure your student can receive OTC medications from the school nurse this year, parents/guardians must complete the annual … Read more
At the June 17th Board of Education meeting, our school board members reviewed a proposed district-wide cell phone policy in response to Senate Bill 208, passed during the 2025 Kentucky General Assembly. This legislation requires all local boards of education to adopt a policy that, at a minimum, bans student cell phone use during instructional … Read more
Open House Dates Bardstown Early ChildhoodAugust 15:00 – 6:00 pm (AM Students)6:00 – 7:00 pm (PM Students) Bardstown PrimaryJuly 304:30 – 5:30 pm (Kindergarten)5:00 – 6:30 pm (First Grade) Bardstown ElementaryJuly 293:00 – 6:00 pm Bardstown Middle6th Grade Open HouseJuly 304:00 – 5:30 pm (6th Grade)5:00 – 6:30 pm (7th & 8th Grade) Bardstown HighJuly … Read more
Bardstown City Schools is proud to announce the hiring of Ryan Bringhurst as the new Director of Athletics and Extracurricular Activities. In this role, Bringhurst will lead the district’s athletic and extracurricular programs, expanding opportunities for students in preschool through 12th grade to participate in sports, teams, and activities that promote growth, teamwork, and school … Read more
Bardstown City Schools is partnering with Healthy Kids Clinic to offer sports physicals for all student-athletes on Tuesday, June 17 from 8 AM to 3 PM. Physicals will take place in the Health Services Office (nurses office) at the Bardstown Polytechnic Center. No appointment is necessary, and no copay is required. However, insurance information is needed, as your provider will be billed for the … Read more
Bardstown City Schools has been awarded $21,563,000 to support the ongoing renovation of its Fifth Street Campus, a multi-year project that will transform learning spaces for middle and high school students.
Due to last night’s storm, we are currently experiencing a phone and internet outage across the district. Our IT Department is actively working to resolve the issue. Additionally, our Fifth Street Campus (Bardstown Middle School, Bardstown High School, and Bardstown Polytechnic Center) is without power. We are working closely with the City of Bardstown to … Read more
The Annual Update ensures we have the most up-to-date contact information and signed district forms for your student. The Annual Update opens March 17 — complete yours through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.