Kelly Bedtelyon 
Bardstown City Schools is now accepting sealed bids for Mowing, Trimming, and Landscaping Services for district properties. Qualified vendors are invited to submit proposals to provide routine mowing, trimming, and general landscaping services to help maintain safe, attractive, and well-kept school campuses throughout the district. Bid Submission Details Bids received after the stated deadline will … Read more
Bardstown City Schools is excited to offer enrichment classes on Monday, December 22, and Tuesday, December 23, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. These classes are a fun way for students to explore new skills and activities over the winter break! Important Details: How to Register:Complete the registration form and return it, along with the … Read more
The Bardstown City Schools Board of Education approved the 2026-2027 school calendar at its regular-called meeting on Thursday, November 18, 2025. Pursuant to KRS 158.070, the annual instructional calendar was recommended by the district’s calendar committee. The full 2026-2027 school calendar may be viewed in English and Spanish here. Calendar highlights include: The 2026-27 preschool calendar will be released … Read more
On November 14, Bardstown Primary School primary talent pool students took off on the first of seven planned enrichment field trips. This trip first-graders explored the Bluegrass Aerospace Experience at the Bardstown–Nelson County Airport. During the visit, students had the opportunity to explore the world of aviation up close. Their day included a guided tour … Read more
Exciting progress is underway on our Fifth Street campus! Over the past few weeks, demolition has begun in Areas A and C, marking the visible start of a major transformation. Here’s a closer look at what’s happening: Area A – Arts Hub in the Making The catwalk connecting the A Wing (formerly the junior high … Read more
Last week, Bardstown High and Bardstown Middle School students explored careers in health care thanks to HealthForce Kentucky and their mobile learning unit, Health Force One. For three days, students in health science classes and those curious about medical careers stepped inside the mobile lab to experience what it’s like to work in health care. … Read more
Bardstown High School visual arts gifted and talented students recently completed a special community project at Bourbon City Bark Park. They painted two colorful murals that bring fun and joy to the space. The project came together through a collaboration between Bardstown City Schools, Bourbon City Bark Park, and the Green Dot program at Flaget … Read more
Bardstown City Schools strings teacher and orchestra leader Paola Land worked with the orchestra directors from Eastern High School and Frederick Douglass High School to create the Kentucky String Orchestra Alliance—a new partnership designed to connect student musicians from across the state through collaboration and performance. On Tuesday, October 21, 32 Bardstown High School orchestra … Read more
Bardstown City Schools continues to move forward with the 5th Street Renovation Project, and we are excited to share the latest updates on Phase 2 of construction. This phase includes major work across multiple areas of our campus that will transform learning spaces for our students. Phase 2 Areas of Work:
Great schools start with great leaders. That’s why Bardstown City Schools has launched the Lead The Bardstown Way Leadership Cohort. This yearlong program is designed for teachers, counselors, and other certified staff who want to explore leadership and make a bigger impact on students and the community. The program is led by Dr. John Eveland, … Read more