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 High School celebrated the accomplishments of Career and Technical Education students Wednesday morning during the annual CTE Awards Breakfast held in the multipurpose space at the Bardstown Polytechnic Center.
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
Bardstown High School is proud to announce that sophomores Evelyn Riley and Kate Sharp have been selected to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) State Leadership Seminar. The students were chosen in recognition of their strong academic performance and demonstrated leadership potential. Since its founding in 1958, the HOBY Leadership Seminar has helped students … Read more
Bardstown City Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, February 2. Important Schedule Information School Start Times On a 2-hour delay, schools will begin at the following times: While conditions have improved, there are still remnants of the winter storm on portions of our campuses, including sidewalks and parking areas. Families are encouraged … Read more
As part of the Fifth Street renovation, Bardstown City Schools is transforming the former A-Wing, into the Smotherman Arts Wing. This space is being redesigned as a dedicated arts hub, built to support how students learn, create, rehearse, and perform. Renderings of the Smotherman Arts Wing were shared with families and community members during a … Read more
On Saturday, January 10, 2026, Bardstown City Schools brought together past, present, and future during the Smotherman Arts Wing Preview and the 20th Anniversary of Strings Celebration. The future Smotherman Arts Wing is named in honor of Dr. Robert Smotherman, who served as superintendent of Bardstown City Schools from 1983 to 2005. In 1985, he … Read more
Bardstown City Schools Family Resource Coordinator Katrina Haydon has been selected to participate in the Upstream Prevention Academy, a statewide initiative hosted by Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK) that focuses on strengthening communities through the prevention of child abuse and neglect. The Upstream Prevention Academy equips participants with training in prevention-focused leadership, effective community messaging, … Read more