Geography in Harmony!
Mrs. Jasmine Wright's second graders were already deep into reviewing for their geography test at 8:15 AM on the last day of school before fall break! After reviewing their learning on maps, globes, equators, hemispheres, and cardinal directions, the students had to show off their song that helps them remember the seven continents.. Click here to watch them show off their learning! Judging by their confidence, this is one tune that will stick well beyond the test!
Borden Elementary's required Annual Title I Parent Meeting was held yesterday, Wednesday, September 30th.
For anyone unable to attend in-person, instructional coach Shawna Saylor created a video to present the information for stakeholders to view on-demand.
Additionally, BHSC would love to hear from you regarding your understanding of what it means to be a Title I school and answer any questions you have if you have 3 minutes to complete a brief survey!
Check Out Your Student's ILEARN Scores!
Hey families of students in grades 3 - 8!
Want to see how your student did on their ILEARN checkpoints or summative test? Here's how to pull it up in just a couple minutes:
Step 1: Grab Your Family Access Code
Log in to Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Tap More in the menu
Click Cambium Family Access
Your Family Access Code will pop right up — jot it down!
Step 2: Check Out the Scores
Head to: https://in-familyportal.cambiumast.com/#/
Pop in your Family Access Code
Boom — your student's checkpoint and summative scores are right there!
A couple quick notes: your code is just for your family, so protect it like a PIN, and if you get stuck finding it, just give the school office a shout.
Annual Title Meetings will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 5 PM at both Borden Elementary and Henryville Elementary Schools to share information about what it means to be a schoolwide Title program and to explain the rights of families to be involved in their child's education.
For BES attendees: RSVP to ssaylor@bhsc.school
For HES attendees: RSVP to abelcher@bhsc.school
If you're unable to attend in person but would like to view the on-demand video of the meeting, email the RSVP address above with your child's name and grade level, and the instructional coach will send you a video of the meeting after fall break.
For BES attendees: RSVP to ssaylor@bhsc.school
For HES attendees: RSVP to abelcher@bhsc.school
If you're unable to attend in person but would like to view the on-demand video of the meeting, email the RSVP address above with your child's name and grade level, and the instructional coach will send you a video of the meeting after fall break.
🏆 BES August Reading Champions Announced! 📚✨
Our 3rd through 6th graders brought their A-game to Beanstack last month during the Back to School reading challenge, logging thousands of reading minutes!
Huge congratulations to all of our incredible readers who crushed their goals and represented their classes on the August Top Ten leaderboard! 🎉
Keep that momentum going as we roll into September! Log into the Beanstack app and keep racking up those minutes. Who’s taking the top spot next?
Our 3rd through 6th graders brought their A-game to Beanstack last month during the Back to School reading challenge, logging thousands of reading minutes!
Huge congratulations to all of our incredible readers who crushed their goals and represented their classes on the August Top Ten leaderboard! 🎉
Keep that momentum going as we roll into September! Log into the Beanstack app and keep racking up those minutes. Who’s taking the top spot next?
Families of kindergarten students, please check your email/Infinite Campus inbox for a message regarding Indiana's third grade IREAD requirement notification for all kindergarten families prior to Oct. 1. If you have questions, feel free to email Samantha Hurst, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, at shurst@bhsc.school, or your child's principal for more information.
BES 4th grade classes had the honor of welcoming a very special guest speaker today: Mr. Lerry Zink, grandfather of 4th grade teacher Ashley Zink!
Recently, our 4th graders have been reading excerpts from Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio by Peg Kehret in their Amplify curriculum. Today, the story came to life as Mr. Zink shared his personal journey of contracting polio at just 3 years old and living with post-polio syndrome.
Despite the challenges, Mr. Zink brought a powerful, uplifting message of positivity and perspective, sharing:
"Did polio make my life worse? No. In some ways, it might have made it better. I couldn't do everything everyone else could do, but I could do some things that others couldn't do."
As a sweet bonus to an already unforgettable day, Mr. Zink was accompanied by his lovely wife as they celebrated 56 years of marriage together today! 💕
Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Zink, for spending your special day with us and leaving our Braves with a lesson in courage, gratitude, and strength that they won't soon forget.
Recently, our 4th graders have been reading excerpts from Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio by Peg Kehret in their Amplify curriculum. Today, the story came to life as Mr. Zink shared his personal journey of contracting polio at just 3 years old and living with post-polio syndrome.
Despite the challenges, Mr. Zink brought a powerful, uplifting message of positivity and perspective, sharing:
"Did polio make my life worse? No. In some ways, it might have made it better. I couldn't do everything everyone else could do, but I could do some things that others couldn't do."
As a sweet bonus to an already unforgettable day, Mr. Zink was accompanied by his lovely wife as they celebrated 56 years of marriage together today! 💕
Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Zink, for spending your special day with us and leaving our Braves with a lesson in courage, gratitude, and strength that they won't soon forget.
🎉 The wheel has spoken! 🎉
What a fun morning at Borden Elementary as our 2nd graders officially spun the wheel and found their House families! The energy in the gym was electric as students and staff in Altruismo, Amistad, Isibindi, Sollevare, and Reveur cheered, clapped, and welcomed their newest members with open arms (and plenty of high-energy spirit!).
Welcome to your Houses, 2nd graders! We can’t wait to see the community, leadership, and camaraderie you bring to your teams this year. ❤️🖤
📸 Check out some of our favorite moments from this morning's celebration!
Back-to-school fun is officially in full swing across both campuses! From bright morning smiles and warm classroom welcomes to new friendships already forming, our elementary students and teachers kicked off the year yesterday with incredible energy. Swipe through to catch a glimpse of the joy, high-fives, and first-day excitement that set the tone for an amazing year ahead!
Stormy morning outside, high energy inside! ⚡️
With just two weeks until our kids return, BHSC teachers who work with K-5 students, instructional coaches, and administrators gathered this morning for a fantastic CharacterStrong training session.
We spent the morning connecting and diving into practical tools designed to break down barriers to learning, help students engage, and drive success this school year.
See you in about two weeks, students!
The 2026-2027 Household Application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals is available NOW!
Please check the Food Services section at www.bhsc.school or apply through your Parent Portal on Infinite Campus.
Paper Applications will be available at your student’s school or at the BHSC Administration Office. You can email paper applications to cafeteria@bhsc.school or have them turned in at your student’s school.
Please be aware that the quickest way to receive benefits is through the online application in your Parent Portal.
Any questions? Contact cafeteria@bhsc.school
Please check the Food Services section at www.bhsc.school or apply through your Parent Portal on Infinite Campus.
Paper Applications will be available at your student’s school or at the BHSC Administration Office. You can email paper applications to cafeteria@bhsc.school or have them turned in at your student’s school.
Please be aware that the quickest way to receive benefits is through the online application in your Parent Portal.
Any questions? Contact cafeteria@bhsc.school
Public Input Requested
Our district is preparing to renew Ed-Flex Waiver #2, a state-approved flexibility framework that directly impacts our ability to recruit and retain high-quality classroom paraprofessionals across all four of our schools.
Traditionally, federal guidelines require instructional support staff to hold a specific number of college credits prior to hiring—even if those credits are entirely unrelated to education or childcare. By renewing this waiver, our district can instead prioritize what matters most: hiring candidates with real-world experience working with children, and providing them with robust, embedded job training as they work alongside our students. This flexibility is essential for maintaining the vital academic interventions and daily classroom support our students deserve.
How You Can Help: As part of the official application process, the state requires us to gather public feedback. Your input is an essential piece of this submission and demonstrates local community support to state reviewers.
Please take less than three minutes to share your thoughts via our brief feedback form: 👉 https://forms.gle/UWa7HHsHXSrt7XSf9
Attention Grandparents Raising Grandkids & Kin Raising Kin!
Are you a grandparent or relative caring for children in your family? You are not alone, and there is a wonderful community waiting to support you!
Check out R.O.C.K. (Raising Our Children's Kids) for a FREE 6-week group made just for you. It is a safe, judgment-free space to gain helpful knowledge, listen to guest speakers (including a lawyer and child therapist), and build friendships with other local families. There are locations in both Clark and Floyd County for your convenience, with meetings starting in late August.
Contact Kathy for additional information at Kathy@ourplaceservices.org or call (812) 945-3400.
Are you a grandparent or relative caring for children in your family? You are not alone, and there is a wonderful community waiting to support you!
Check out R.O.C.K. (Raising Our Children's Kids) for a FREE 6-week group made just for you. It is a safe, judgment-free space to gain helpful knowledge, listen to guest speakers (including a lawyer and child therapist), and build friendships with other local families. There are locations in both Clark and Floyd County for your convenience, with meetings starting in late August.
Contact Kathy for additional information at Kathy@ourplaceservices.org or call (812) 945-3400.
🌧️ Rainy Day? Perfect Day to Start a New Book Journey! 📖
It might be a rainy first day of summer break, but that just means it’s the perfect weather to curl up on the couch with a great story!
We want to keep our students' reading muscles strong all summer long. That’s why we are partnering with the Charlestown-Clark County Public Library to encourage all of our families to sign up for their Summer Reading Program today! They have levels for all ages from preschool to adult!
It’s completely free, packed with fun challenges, and a great way to beat the rainy-day blues. You can view their catalog, look up local branch hours, and plan your next library trip right from your phone.
🎯 How to get started on this rainy day:
Explore Online: Check out the library website to see upcoming summer events at your closest branch (Charlestown, Sellersburg, Henryville, Borden, or New Washington): https://youseemore.com/clarkco/contentpages.asp?loc=110
Make a Rainy Day Plan: Once the weather clears up, head to your local branch to get your official library card and sign up for the Summer Reading Club!
Track Your Reading: Keep reading all summer long to earn cool library prizes and rewards.
Let’s kick off summer break by diving into a new adventure. Happy reading, everyone! 🚀
It might be a rainy first day of summer break, but that just means it’s the perfect weather to curl up on the couch with a great story!
We want to keep our students' reading muscles strong all summer long. That’s why we are partnering with the Charlestown-Clark County Public Library to encourage all of our families to sign up for their Summer Reading Program today! They have levels for all ages from preschool to adult!
It’s completely free, packed with fun challenges, and a great way to beat the rainy-day blues. You can view their catalog, look up local branch hours, and plan your next library trip right from your phone.
🎯 How to get started on this rainy day:
Explore Online: Check out the library website to see upcoming summer events at your closest branch (Charlestown, Sellersburg, Henryville, Borden, or New Washington): https://youseemore.com/clarkco/contentpages.asp?loc=110
Make a Rainy Day Plan: Once the weather clears up, head to your local branch to get your official library card and sign up for the Summer Reading Club!
Track Your Reading: Keep reading all summer long to earn cool library prizes and rewards.
Let’s kick off summer break by diving into a new adventure. Happy reading, everyone! 🚀
Happy Last Day of School! 🥳🎉
We have officially made it to the finish line of the school year! As you head into a well-deserved summer break, we have one quick (but important) thing to cross off your to-do list so you can truly relax.
Registration for the 2026-27 school year is moving fast! We’ve officially broken past the halfway point, and the leaderboard is shifting as we speak. Thank you to all the families who are already completely set for the fall!
If your family falls into the "Not Started" or "In Progress" category, please take a few minutes before switching into full summer mode to log in and knock it out. Getting this done now is crucial—it directly helps our schools plan for staffing, rosters, schedules, and transportation so we can hit the ground running in August.
🏆 The Last Day Leaderboard 🏆
Our registration numbers are climbing across the board, and the race for the top spot is heating up! Check out the updated standings as of today:
🥇 Borden Elementary: 61.59% (Still leading the charge and breaking past the 60% milestone! 🎉)
🥈 Henryville Elementary: 54.77% (Gaining fast and officially over the halfway mark! 👀)
🥉 Borden High School: 47.57% (Closing in on that 50% finish line! 👏)
💪 Henryville High School: 42.77% (A massive jump from the last update! The comeback is officially on! 🔥)
Another important note: 72 families across the district have applications started that are unsubmitted. Get those apps submitted!
Every single submission moves the needle. Which school can rally the most and shake up the leaderboard for the start of summer?
Have a wonderful, safe, and happy last day of school! ☀️
We have officially made it to the finish line of the school year! As you head into a well-deserved summer break, we have one quick (but important) thing to cross off your to-do list so you can truly relax.
Registration for the 2026-27 school year is moving fast! We’ve officially broken past the halfway point, and the leaderboard is shifting as we speak. Thank you to all the families who are already completely set for the fall!
If your family falls into the "Not Started" or "In Progress" category, please take a few minutes before switching into full summer mode to log in and knock it out. Getting this done now is crucial—it directly helps our schools plan for staffing, rosters, schedules, and transportation so we can hit the ground running in August.
🏆 The Last Day Leaderboard 🏆
Our registration numbers are climbing across the board, and the race for the top spot is heating up! Check out the updated standings as of today:
🥇 Borden Elementary: 61.59% (Still leading the charge and breaking past the 60% milestone! 🎉)
🥈 Henryville Elementary: 54.77% (Gaining fast and officially over the halfway mark! 👀)
🥉 Borden High School: 47.57% (Closing in on that 50% finish line! 👏)
💪 Henryville High School: 42.77% (A massive jump from the last update! The comeback is officially on! 🔥)
Another important note: 72 families across the district have applications started that are unsubmitted. Get those apps submitted!
Every single submission moves the needle. Which school can rally the most and shake up the leaderboard for the start of summer?
Have a wonderful, safe, and happy last day of school! ☀️
Download the Borden-Henryville School Corp app from the iOS App Store or Android Play Store and enable Notifications for messages, events, access to documents, and all things BHSC!
🚀 Give Your Middle Schooler a Head Start on Their Future!
Parents and families! Looking for an exciting, hands-on summer experience for your middle school student? Ivy Tech Community College in Sellersburg is hosting Ivy Institute 2026—a special 1-day program designed just for middle schoolers to explore incredible career paths.
Your student can dive into awesome, interactive sessions like:
🤖 Coding through Lego Robotics
🔬 Health Science careers in brand-new, state-of-the-art labs
🌲 Environmental science with hands-on outdoor experiences
💼 Entrepreneurship and business fundamentals
👶 A Safe Sitter® class to learn essential childcare and safety skills
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
💰 Cost: Only $30!
Spots are limited, so don't wait to grab a ticket!
👉 Register here: https://ems.ticketbud.com/ivy-institute-2026
✉️ Questions? Reach out to Andrea Bush at abush22@ivytech.edu
Parents and families! Looking for an exciting, hands-on summer experience for your middle school student? Ivy Tech Community College in Sellersburg is hosting Ivy Institute 2026—a special 1-day program designed just for middle schoolers to explore incredible career paths.
Your student can dive into awesome, interactive sessions like:
🤖 Coding through Lego Robotics
🔬 Health Science careers in brand-new, state-of-the-art labs
🌲 Environmental science with hands-on outdoor experiences
💼 Entrepreneurship and business fundamentals
👶 A Safe Sitter® class to learn essential childcare and safety skills
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
💰 Cost: Only $30!
Spots are limited, so don't wait to grab a ticket!
👉 Register here: https://ems.ticketbud.com/ivy-institute-2026
✉️ Questions? Reach out to Andrea Bush at abush22@ivytech.edu
Parents and caregivers, if you plan to be in Indy in early June, take your little ones (ages 0-5) to the Indiana State Library on Wednesday, June 3 for a special Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award program! The Firefly Award celebrates exceptional picture books and encourages families to interact, sing, and read together.
Librarians have planned storytime featuring all six of this year's Firefly Nominees, songs and games, fun activities for the kids, and a chance for the kids to vote for their favorite book!
Indiana State Library
315 W. Ohio St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Help spread the word and share this information with families, friends, and communities.
Librarians have planned storytime featuring all six of this year's Firefly Nominees, songs and games, fun activities for the kids, and a chance for the kids to vote for their favorite book!
Indiana State Library
315 W. Ohio St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Help spread the word and share this information with families, friends, and communities.
BHSC Teacher Feature Friday
🔎 Each week, a central office committee reviews nominations and selects one educator from a rotating school (BES, HES, BHS, HHS). Winners receive a $50 Amazon gift card courtesy of the Kolton Kaiser Foundation. The nominator’s identity is revealed to the honoree on announcement day to keep the fun and suspense.
This week, the BHSC Teacher Feature Friday spotlights Borden Elementary School.
Lora Anderson, BES, music teacher
Experience: 5 years at BES, 9 years overall
College/University: University of Louisville
Fun Facts: Mrs. Anderson has been skydiving! She says, "Yes, I willingly jumped out of a plane."
"I have been blessed to teach all levels and grades. Music has always been my outlet, and I'm happy I get to share my knowledge and enthusiasm for it with my students. My favorite part about teaching my subject is when they FINALLY get it. When it FINALLY starts to make sense, then their love for music grows exponentially!" writes Mrs. Anderson.
Mrs. Anderson was nominated by the family of JP Bennett, who wrote, "Mrs. Anderson spends so much of her own time and money to prepare creative music lessons with a limited budget and teaching the students that they can make and appreciate music with anything around them. She has helped my son to find that he loves music and he has even enjoyed joining the choir. He is not so musically inclined but she worked with him to find where he can not only participate but even excel!"
Congratulations, Mrs. Anderson! Thank you for choosing to make music with BHSC students!
Nominations will reopen next school year for BHSC Teacher Features for each of the four schools.
🔎 Each week, a central office committee reviews nominations and selects one educator from a rotating school (BES, HES, BHS, HHS). Winners receive a $50 Amazon gift card courtesy of the Kolton Kaiser Foundation. The nominator’s identity is revealed to the honoree on announcement day to keep the fun and suspense.
This week, the BHSC Teacher Feature Friday spotlights Borden Elementary School.
Lora Anderson, BES, music teacher
Experience: 5 years at BES, 9 years overall
College/University: University of Louisville
Fun Facts: Mrs. Anderson has been skydiving! She says, "Yes, I willingly jumped out of a plane."
"I have been blessed to teach all levels and grades. Music has always been my outlet, and I'm happy I get to share my knowledge and enthusiasm for it with my students. My favorite part about teaching my subject is when they FINALLY get it. When it FINALLY starts to make sense, then their love for music grows exponentially!" writes Mrs. Anderson.
Mrs. Anderson was nominated by the family of JP Bennett, who wrote, "Mrs. Anderson spends so much of her own time and money to prepare creative music lessons with a limited budget and teaching the students that they can make and appreciate music with anything around them. She has helped my son to find that he loves music and he has even enjoyed joining the choir. He is not so musically inclined but she worked with him to find where he can not only participate but even excel!"
Congratulations, Mrs. Anderson! Thank you for choosing to make music with BHSC students!
Nominations will reopen next school year for BHSC Teacher Features for each of the four schools.
One big thing to check off your summer to-do list! ✅
We are officially in the swing of registration for the 2026-27 school year! Currently, 38% of our families have successfully submitted their forms. Thank you to the 605 students who are already set for the fall!
If you fall into that "Not Started" or "In Progress" category, take a few minutes this week to log in and knock it out. Getting this done now helps our schools plan for staffing, rosters, schedules, and transportation so we can hit the ground running.
A little friendly competition never hurt! 🏆 Our registration numbers are climbing, but one school is currently "leading the charge." Check out the standings as of today:
🥇 Borden Elementary: 47% (Way to set the pace!)
🥈 Henryville Elementary: 39.5%
🥉 Borden High School: 38.5%
💪 Henryville High School: 30.5% (Plenty of time to make a comeback!)
Which school community can move the needle the most by next week? Let’s get those forms submitted and clear those to-do lists! ✅
