Kelly Bedtelyon 
Seniors Derrick Greenwell and Mason Schat have been officially recognized as National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists in the 72nd annual program. Out of more than 1.2 million students across 20,000 high schools nationwide who took the 2025 PSAT/NMSQT®, Derrick and Mason scored in the top one percent in the state of Kentucky. This places them … Read more
The Bardstown Independent Board of Education is proposing a general fund tax levy of 77.9 cents on real property and 80.1 cents on personal property with 1.2 cents added to recover prior year losses due to exonerations. The General Fund tax levied in fiscal year 2026 was 83.3 cents on real property and 83.3 cents … Read more
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 2026-27 school year, it is still important for all district families to fill out the … Read more
Open House Dates Bardstown Early ChildhoodJuly 315:00 – 6:00 pm (AM Students)6:00 – 7:00 pm (PM Students) Bardstown PrimaryJuly 304:30 – 6:30 pm Bardstown ElementaryJuly 293:00 – 6:00 pm Bardstown MiddleJuly 284:30 – 6:30 pm Bardstown HighJuly 305:30 – 7:30 pm School Supply Lists Bardstown Early Childhood 3-Year-Old Supply List 4-Year-Old Supply List Bardstown Primary … Read more
Bardstown City Schools is expanding its school safety team with the addition of a second School Resource Officer. Mike Medley will join the district on July 1, 2026, bringing more than 21 years of law enforcement experience and a strong commitment to serving young people. Officer Medley’s office will be located at Bardstown Elementary School, … Read more
Natalie Kiser has been selected as the district’s new Educator Development Coordinator, officially stepping into the role on July 1, 2026. Selected by a committee of district and school leaders, Kiser will spearhead a brand-new position designed to support our current staff and inspire future educators. In her new role, Kiser will collaborate with principals … Read more
Bardstown City Schools is proud to offer free summer meals for children through the USDA Summer Nutrition Program. This program is open to all children in the community ages 18 and under — students do not have to attend Bardstown City Schools to participate. Each child registered will receive one weekly meal bag containing 7 … Read more
Bardstown Middle and High School students were recognized for their leadership, service, and outstanding achievements during the Air Force JROTC Awards Banquet held on Friday, April 17. The annual ceremony celebrates cadets who exemplify the core values of the Air Force JROTC program—integrity, service, and excellence—alongside peers from Nelson County and Thomas Nelson High Schools … 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 April 13 — complete yours through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Bardstown City Schools proudly announces that Shelby Turner has been selected to serve on the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Literacy Task Force for the 2026–27 school year. This honor reflects her commitment to enhancing gifted and talented education for Bardstown students. Turner, who serves as the media library specialist and a reading teacher … Read more