Bullitt Central High School

Bullitt Central High School

 

11/21 Cougar News

Cougar News is Bullitt Central’s weekly newsletter with important updates, upcoming dates, and celebrations for our students, families, and community.

 

Our theme this year is “Build The Legacy.” Each week, we are proud to spotlight students in our newsletter who are leaving their mark as true "Legacy Builders"—making a difference in our school and beyond.

 

Important Updates:

🎉 Bullitt Central Shows Strong Growth in 2024–2025 KSA Results! 📈

Bullitt Central is moving in the right direction! This year’s KSA results show measurable improvement across every major area:

10th Grade: Reading & Math increased by 5.7 points

11th Grade: Science, Social Studies & Combined Writing rose 14.1 points

School Climate: Improved by 9.1 points, reaching 69.7 overall

Postsecondary Readiness: Up 12.8 points, totaling 111.8

Graduation: Increased 2 points, with an overall status of 98.3

We are proud of this growth and the hard work of our students, staff, and community. While celebrating these achievements, we remain committed to moving forward and continuing to build on this success.

We also look forward to celebrating our current juniors and seniors who tested on Monday, November 24th, as well as all of our students during our school-wide celebration on Tuesday, November 25th! 

Together, we will Build the Legacy of Bullitt Central! 🏆 

 

📢 Your Voice Matters! 26-27 BCPS Calendar & Schedule Feedback Survey! 🗓️

The BCPS Calendar Committee is meeting to discuss updates and options for the 2026–2027 school start/end times and calendar structure.

We need ALL students, staff, and families to share their perspectives in this critical, anonymous feedback survey! The data gathered will inform the Committee's recommendations to the Board of Education.

✨ Learn about potential updates in this video: https://app.screencastify.com/watch/ZozgjapfwQRxmUL1gkZd?checkOrg=d3bade72-be36-4125-8cb8-76865cf60085

✨ Take the survey now: https://forms.gle/DRoJC7BUTiR66Rro8

Thank you for your feedback! The survey ends on Tuesday, November 25th. 🍎

 

 ✨ Boutique Bash! ✨  

Join us for our Boutique Bash on Saturday, November 22 from 9 AM – 3 PM at Bullitt Central High School! 🛍️❤️ This one day boutique shopping experience is a great way to support local, shop small, and kick off your holiday shopping. 🎁✨

Community vendors will be on campus with unique items, handcrafted goods, and boutique favorites. Our BCHS Dance Team is excited to help host and welcome everyone! 💃📣

We can’t wait to see you there! 🤗

 

🏀 Meet the Cougars – Bullitt Central Basketball Kickoff! 🏀

Join us on Saturday, November 22 at 5:00 PM for Meet the Cougars, an exciting evening celebrating Bullitt Central Basketball!

The event will feature:

- Girls’ and Boys’ Team Introductions, Scrimmages, and a 3-Point Competition

- Middle School Team Introductions and Scrimmages

- Silent Auction and Food

🎟️ Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6–12 (includes dinner).
Children 5 and under are free.

Come out and show your Cougar Pride while supporting our basketball teams! 🐾

 

📘 Yearbooks Are Now on Sale!

It’s time to secure your student’s 2025–2026 BCHS yearbook! 📸✨ Ordering is quick and easy through Balfour.com. Just follow these steps:

1️⃣ Visit Balfour.com
2️⃣ Click “Shop My School” in the top-left corner
3️⃣ Search for Bullitt Central High School (or enter our ZIP code)
4️⃣ Scroll to “Yearbook Products” and select “Shop Now”
5️⃣ Enter your student’s information and choose “Shop for This Student”
6️⃣ Select the yearbook package that works best for your family
7️⃣ Add it to your cart and check out! 🛒✔️

Lock in those memories for your Cougar! 🐾❤️✨

 
 

🐾 Next Week At Bullitt Central:

Monday, 11/24

– Senior KSA Celebration Breakfast, Cafeteria, 1st Period

– Junior KSA Celebration Lunch, Small Gym, 6th Period

– Girls' Basketball (Scrimmage) @ Cal, 5:30 PM

Tuesday, 11/25

– School-wide KSA Celebration!, Main Gym, 1st Period

– Talent Show, Auditorium, 6th Period

– Boys' Basketball (Scrimmage) @ South Oldham, 6:00 PM

– Bowling @ Ken Bowl vs. TBD, 4:00 PM

Wednesday, 11/26 – Friday, 11/28

– Thanksgiving Break (No School) 🦃

Saturday, 11/29 

– Girls' Varsity Wrestling @ Campbellsville, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM

– Boys' Varsity Wrestling vs. TBD @ Henderson Co., 8:00 AM-1:00 PM

 

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar:

🎺 Wednesday, 12/11

– Band Concert, Cafeteria, 7:00 PM

🎶 Monday, 12/16

– Choir Concert, Cafeteria, 7:00 PM

📝 Tuesday, 12/16 – Thursday, 12/18

– Final Exams

🐾 Friday, 12/19

– Quarter 2 ROAR Rally

❄️ Sunday, 12/22 – Thursday, 1/2

– Winter Break (No School)

🎉 Monday, 1/5

– Bullitt Day (No School for Students)

 
 

🌟 Transformational Lesson of the Week: Ms. Seay’s Acute Care Class! 🌟

🌟 Transformational Lesson of the Week: Ms. Seay’s Acute Care Class! 🌟

This week, we celebrate Ms. Seay and her Acute Care students for putting classroom learning into real-world practice! 🏥✨ Students have been performing vision 👀 and hearing 👂 screenings at our feeder elementary schools—Cedar Grove, Roby, and Shepherdsville Elementary—gaining hands-on clinical experience 🩺 while making a meaningful impact on younger students’ health 💛💜.

This lesson embodies our Graduate Profile competencies:
🌎 Community Contributor: Giving back to our local schools through health screenings.
🗣️💬 Effective Communicator: Interacting clearly and compassionately with students and staff.
🤝 Productive Collaborator: Working together to complete screenings efficiently and accurately.
📚 Mastery Learner: Applying skills learned in class to real-world situations.
🧠💡 Innovative Problem Solver: Addressing challenges that arise during screenings with thoughtful solutions.
🚀 Self-Directed Navigator: Taking initiative and demonstrating independence in clinical tasks.

👏💛💜 Thank you, Ms. Seay and students, for transforming learning into meaningful action! 🎉🩺

 
 

🦃 Thanksgiving Spirit at Bullitt Central! 🍁

Bullitt Central has been full of Thanksgiving cheer this week! Our Leadership students kicked things off by decorating our hallways with creative displays and festive artwork. During Club Day, students across the building participated in a variety of fun and meaningful Thanksgiving activities that brought our school community together.

We are grateful for the hard work, creativity, and energy our students bring each day. Their involvement makes Bullitt Central a special place to learn and grow—and we are especially thankful for them this season!

 

🎉 Congratulations to our Quarter 1 All A and A/B Honor Roll Students! 🥳 

We’re so proud of your hard work and dedication! Keep it up, Cougars! 💪📚