Complete your Meal Benefit Application

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All Bardstown City Schools families are being asked to complete the Meal Benefits Application, also known as the free and reduced lunch form.  Although breakfast and lunch will be provided free to all students in Bardstown City Schools throughout the 2024-25 school year, it is still important for all district families to fill out the … Read more

Important Update to Kentucky’s School Attendance Law

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We want to inform you of an important update to Kentucky’s School Attendance Law (KRS 159.150) that will take effect this 2024-25 school year, as outlined in House Bill 611. This update impacts all families with school-aged children, K-12, in the Commonwealth. The new legislation requires the Director of Pupil Personnel to notify the County … Read more

Bardstown City Schools Introduces New General Contracting Program

Kirk Brown wearing a hard hat stands in front of the new Bardstown Polytechnic Center.

Bardstown City Schools is proud to announce the addition of a new general contracting program to its career and technical education offerings. Starting this school year, students can explore the world of general contracting without leaving the BCS campus. The Path2Pro general contracting program will be housed in the newly renovated Bardstown Polytechnic Center, set … Read more

Bardstown City Schools Expands Family Resource Center to Better Serve Students and Families

Family Resource and Youth Service Coordinators stand in front of the board of education. Left to Right is Sheila Calbert, Josh Payne, Katrina Haydon, and Catherine Jean Baptise.

Bardstown City Schools (BCS) is excited to announce the expansion of the Bardstown City Schools Family Resource and Youth Service Centers (FRYSCs). The expansion is made possible by a funding increase through the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. This significant enhancement will allow BCS to add two new coordinators, ensuring comprehensive support for … Read more

All of your child’s back to school information is in one place!

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Open House Dates Bardstown Early ChildhoodJuly 295:00 – 6:00 pm (AM Students)6:00 – 7:00 pm (PM Students) Bardstown PrimaryJuly 304:30 – 7:00 pm  Bardstown ElementaryJuly 293:30 – 6:30 pm Bardstown Middle6th Grade Open HouseJuly 244:30 – 6:00 pm 7th/8th Grade Open HouseJuly 246:30 – 8:00 pm  Bardstown HighSchedule Changes (upperclassmen only)July 25 & 26 Freshman … Read more

Celebrating Excellence: The Brenda Buffin Excellence in Career Technical Education Award

Kayleigh Hines stands with Brenda Buffin holding her award.

The Brenda Buffin Excellence in Career Technical Education award honors outstanding seniors at Bardstown High School who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and achievement within their respective career and technical education (CTE) pathways. This prestigious award recognizes students who have made significant contributions to the success of CTE through the quality of their work and their … Read more

Kentucky Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT)

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Attention Kentucky families! Your students may be eligible for summer nutrition assistance through the SEBT program. SEBT aims to reduce hunger and food insecurity for students who miss out on free and reduced-price meals during the summer break. How Do I Apply? 🌐 Complete your application online at KY SEBT or through Kynect starting June … Read more

Student Artist Isabel Harris Designs District Banner and Motivates Other Student Artists

Isabel Harris stands in front of tigers sign

Senior Isabel Harris took on the task of crafting a digital banner to represent Bardstown City Schools at the Kentucky School Board Association’s Annual Conference scheduled for March 1-3, 2024, in Louisville. Annually, KSBA invites each school district to create a banner for exhibition at the association’s Annual Conference. These banners hold significant value at … Read more

“The Bardstown Way” is a Family Tradition for Foreign Exchange Family

Foreign exchange students reunite at Primo's Cafe.

Foreign exchange programs are an incredible opportunity for students to experience life in a different country, learn about a new culture, and make lifelong connections. One family from Spain has made studying abroad at Bardstown High School a tradition, with three children participating in the program. It all started five years ago when Carles Alias … Read more

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