Bardstown City Schools
Bardstown City Schools is a school district located in Bardstown, Kentucky that was established in 1908.[3] It operates Bardstown High School, Bardstown Middle School, Bardstown Elementary School, Bardstown Primary School, and Early Childhood Education Center. These six school buildings are located on three campuses with currently 2,794 students enrolled for the 2016–2017 school year.
| Bardstown City Schools | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
308 North Fifth Street , Kentucky, 40004United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°48′51″N 85°28′08″W / 37.814134°N 85.468864°W |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | Pre-K–12 |
| Established | 1908 |
| Superintendent | Ryan Clark |
| Affiliation(s) | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Students and staff | |
| Enrollment | 2,757 (2018–19)[1] |
| Teachers | 156.00 (FTE) (2018–19)[1] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 17.67:1 (2018–19)[1] |
| District mascot | Tigers |
| Colors | Purple Gold |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
| Bardstown High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
400 North Fifth Street , 40004 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| School district | Bardstown City Schools |
| Principal | Joshua DeWar |
| Teaching staff | 40.00 (FTE) (2018–19)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 593 (2018–19)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.92:1 (2018–19)[2] |
| Website | www |
| Bardstown Middle School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
410 North Fifth Street , 40004 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public Secondary |
| Motto | Beavers have big tails |
| School district | Bardstown City Schools |
| Principal | Mellisa Taylor |
| Grades | 6–8 |
| Enrollment | 527 (2016-2017) |
| Website | BMS web page |
| Bardstown Elementary School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
420 North Fifth Street , 40004 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public Primary |
| School district | Bardstown City Schools |
| Principal | Brian Courtney |
| Grades | 3–5 |
| Enrollment | 635 (2016-2017) |
| Website | BES web page |
| Bardstown Primary School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
1000 Templin Avenue , 40004 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public Primary |
| School district | Bardstown City Schools |
| Principal | Michelle Ryan |
| Grades | K-2 |
| Enrollment | 707 (2016-2017) |
| Website | BPS web page |
| Bardstown Early Childhood Education Center | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
980 Templin Avenue , 40004 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public Preschool |
| School district | Bardstown City Schools |
| Principal | Michelle Sharp |
| Grades | PK |
| Enrollment | 273 (2016-2017) |
| Website | BEC web page |
The primary, elementary, middle and high Schools are all managed by a six-member Site-Based Decision Making Council. The SBDM Councils are composed of three teacher representatives, two parent representatives and the school's principal.
Computers and hand-held devices are available in all K-12 schools at a ratio of one computer to every three children. All classrooms are linked directly indirectly to the Internet.
Bardstown was one of Kentucky's first school systems to adopt a year-round calendar during the 1995–96 school year, and system-wide school uniform policy for students in 1998.[3]
Community education Edit
Community education has been serving students for 22 years. The program operates on a year-round basis offering GED instruction, TABE testing for industry and the WIA program, English language learners (ELL) classes, literacy, corrections education, and community education programs.[4]
Bardstown Foundation Edit
The Bardstown Foundation for Excellence in Public Education was started in 1985 as the first private foundation in the state of Kentucky to support a public school system. Since its inception, the foundation has raised more than $800,000 from private sources to enhance the educational programs of Bardstown City Schools.[5]
Clubs and activities Edit
Bardstown High School Edit
- Adventure Club
- Chess Club
- Creative Writing Club
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
- Family Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
- Future Educators (FEA)
- Fishing Club
- Key Club
- National Honor Society
- Outdoor Trails Club
- PEP Club
- SADD/Youth In Charge
- Speech Team
- Science Olympiad
- Students Tolerating and Respecting Differences in Everyone (STRIDE)
- Tri-M Music Honor Society
- Women in Science
- YClub
- Drama Department
Bardstown Middle School Edit
- Academic Team
- Book Club
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
- Rachel's Challenge
- Speech and Drama
- YClub
Sports Edit
- Athletic Hall of Fame
- Archery
- Baseball
- Basketball – Boys
- Basketball – Girls
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer – Girls
- Soccer – Boys
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track & Field (9 Time State Class A Outdoor Champions)
- Volleyball
the best sports coaches ever
Postgraduate statistics (2016–2017) Edit
| Where | Percent (%) |
|---|---|
| College | 74% (55% to 4-year, 19% to 2-year) |
| Military | 3% |
| Work | 23% |
Superintendents Edit
| Superintendents | Term |
|---|---|
| Dr. Ryan Clark | 2018–present |
| Brent Holsclaw | 2005–2018 |
| Dr. Robert Smotherman | 1983–2005 |
| Milton Graham | 1976–1982 |
| Dr. Abraham L. Hammons | 1970–1975 |
| Ted L. Crosthwait | 1956–1970 |
| Henry T. Cooper | 1948–1956 |
| W.D. Chilton | 1943–1948 |
| Wade F. Hibbs | 1932–1943 |
See also Edit
References Edit
- ^ a b c "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Bardstown Independent". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Search for Public Schools - Bardstown High School (210027000045)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
- ^ a b "Board of Education". Retrieved September 5, 2012.
- ^ Adult and Community Education Center, Retrieved 2012-09-05.
- ^ Bardstown Foundation, Retrieved 2012-09-05.
External links Edit
- Bardstown City Schools Official Site
- City of Bardstown
- Kentucky Department of Education