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.

As we wrap up the semester, here’s what families need to know about our upcoming schedule for the week of December 15–19:

📅 Tuesday, 12/16
All Elective and Pathway Courses will take final exams.

📅 Wednesday, 12/17
All English and Science Courses will take final exams.

📅 Thursday, 12/18
All Math and Social Studies Courses will take final exams.

Final Exam Exemption Policy

📅 Friday, 12/19 – Celebration Day!

1st Period: BC Staff Masked Singer and Heart of BC Awards

ROAR Rally:

11th & 12th Grade: 2nd & 3rd Period

9th & 10th Grade: 5th & 6th Period

📌 Attendance Reminder for Families:
Please help ensure your student is present by avoiding scheduling appointments, trips, or early check-outs during this week. Final exams cannot be easily made up, and consistent attendance is essential for students to finish the semester strong and participate fully in our end-of-year celebrations.

Thanks to the valuable feedback from our recent survey, BCPS has developed three distinct calendar options for the 2026–2027 school year.

All staff, students, parents/guardians, and community members are encouraged to review the options and select their preferred calendar in this anonymous survey.

➡️ Hurry! The survey closes on Friday, December 5th!

Survey Link: https://forms.gle/uW4uzUt5AJ9n9MGt9
Overview Video: https://app.screencastify.com/watch/EczaCsdXqs8PrbIiCBov

Your input helps shape our school year—thank you for taking the time to participate! 📅

Our next Project Graduation Meeting will be held on Monday, December 15th! We are still in need of additional parent involvement and support with upcoming fundraising efforts.

If you’d like more information or want to learn how you can help, please contact cheri.mattingly@bullitt.kyschools.us.

Your support helps ensure we can provide a safe, fun, and memorable celebration for our seniors! 🎓

Our NEW Holiday Crewnecks are officially available to order online!

Simply scan the QR code below, choose your favorite design and size, and our Cougar Shop elves will get to work crafting your order. ✨🧵

When your crewneck is ready, we’ll reach out—so please make sure to use a valid email address at checkout.

Get cozy, get festive, and thank you for supporting our School-Based Enterprise, The Cougar Shop! ❤️🐾💚

Our BCHS JROTC program is leading a school-wide canned food drive to support families in Bullitt County this holiday season. From December 1–12, we’re asking students to bring in non-perishable canned goods and drop them in any of the four gift-wrapped donation boxes located throughout the school.

Every donation helps make a meaningful difference for local families in need. Let’s come together as a Cougar community and fight hunger this holiday season!

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! 🐾❤️✨

Monday, 12/8

– Boys' JV/V Basketball @ Washington Co., 6:00/7:30 PM

Tuesday, 12/9

– Practices as scheduled

Wednesday, 12/10

– Boys' Varsity Wrestling vs. Bethlehem, 5:30 PM

Thursday, 12/11

– Girls' JV/V Basketball vs. Larue Co., 6:00/7:30 PM

Friday, 12/12

– Girls'/Boys' Varsity Basketball @ Bullitt East, 6:00/7:30 PM

Saturday, 12/13

– Boys' Varsity Wrestling @ Tates Creek, 8:00 AM

– Girls' Varsity Basketball @ Bardstown (Tiger Classic), 1:00 PM

– Girls' Varsity Wrestling @ Madison Central, 5:00 PM

🎺 Wednesday, 12/11

– Band Concert, Cafeteria, 7:00 PM

🐾 Friday, 12/19

– Project Grad Parent Meeting, Cafeteria, 6:30 PM

🎶 Monday, 12/16

– Choir Concert, Cafeteria, 7:00 PM

📝 Tuesday, 12/16 – Thursday, 12/18

– Final Exams

🐾 Friday, 12/19

– BC Staff Masked Singer & Heart of BC Awards / Quarter 2 ROAR Rally

❄️ Sunday, 12/22 – Thursday, 1/2

– Winter Break (No School)

🎉 Monday, 1/5

– Bullitt Day (No School for Students)

We are excited to highlight Ms. Becker and Ms. Fleace for this week’s Transformational Lesson of the Week! Their English 1 students are engaging in a powerful, authentic learning experience by creating informative websites 💻 that advocate for meaningful change they want to see in the world 🌍.

Using rhetorical strategies to persuade their audience, students are:

🔍 Conducting reliable research on relevant issues

🗂️ Organizing information in clear, effective ways

🧠 Analyzing content to ensure their message is purposeful and impactful

Their work is guided by the driving question:
💬 “How can we use our voices and actions to create change?”

This lesson is a strong example of how instruction at BCHS supports our district’s Graduate Profile. Students are growing as:

📚 Mastery Learners as they build strong research and writing skills

🗣️ Effective Communicators by crafting a clear message for a public audience

🤝 Community Contributors as they advocate for meaningful change

💡 Innovative Problem Solvers while designing and refining their websites

👥 Productive Collaborators as they support peers throughout the process

🧭 Self-Directed Navigators as they make choices about topics, research, and presentation

We also want to celebrate how Ms. Becker and Ms. Fleace seamlessly co-teach in this classroom. Their shared instruction, coordinated support, and consistent student-centered approach create an environment where all learners can thrive.

Thank you, Ms. Becker and Ms. Fleace, for empowering students to use their voices, take action, and make a difference!

Students and Staff - Help us celebrate the final week before break with fun and festive spirit days at BCHS!