Kelly Bedtelyon 
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
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
Bardstown Elementary’s third-grade teacher Melissa Kyser has been selected as one of 10 educators for the Kentucky Innovative Learning Network’s Innovative Teacher Fellowship. The program supports teachers in creating engaging learning experiences aligned with the “United We Learn” vision, focusing on vibrant learning, accelerated innovation, and building a bold future. For the 2024-25 school year, … Read more
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 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