Bullitt Central High School

Bullitt Central High School

 

Cougar News 3/23

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 β€œBuild The Legacy.” Each week, we are proud to spotlight students in our newsletter who are leaving their mark as true "Legacy Builders"β€”making a difference in our school and beyond.

 

🐾 This Week At Bullitt Central:

Monday, Mar 23

– National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, Auditorium, 6:00 PM

– Girls Varsity Tennis @ Bullitt East, 4:00 PM

– Boys Varsity Baseball @ Elizabethtown, 5:30 PM 

– Freshman Baseball vs. North Hardin (Double Header), 5:30/7:30 PM

– Girls Varsity/JV Softball vs. Fort Knox, 6:00/8:00 PM 

Tuesday, Mar 24

– CTE Spring Advisory

– Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Central Hardin, 6:00 PM

– Girls Varsity Softball vs. Shelby Co., 6:30 PM

Wednesday, Mar 25

– SBDM Meeting, Conference Room, 2:45-3:45 PM

– Bunny Bash, Main Gym, 5:30 PM

– Boys & Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Francis Parker School of Louisville, 4:30 PM

– Boys Varsity/JV Baseball vs. Dupont Manual, 5:30/7:30 PM

Thursday, Mar 26

– Boys & Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Fairdale, 4:30 PM

– Girls Varsity Softball @ Sacred Heart Academy, 6:00 PM

– Boys JV Baseball @ Southern, 8:00 PM

– Girls Varsity Flag Football vs. Mercy Academy, 8:10 PM

Friday, Mar 27

– Club B Day

– Quarter 3 ROAR Rally (2nd & 3rd Period: 11th/12th Grade; 5th & 6th Period: 9th/10th Grade)

– Boys Varsity Baseball @ Henry Co., 6:00 PM

– Girls Varsity Softball vs. Washington Co., 7:15 PM

Saturday, Mar 28

– Boys & Girls Varsity Track & Field @ Male, 9:00 AM

– Boys Freshman Baseball vs. Bethlehem (Double Header), 11:00 AM/1:00 PM

– Girls Varsity Softball vs. Garrard Co. (Double Header), 12:00/2:00 PM

 
 

Important Updates:

Quarter 3 Report Cards Now Available!

Quarter 3 report cards have been posted and are ready for review. Families can log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, click on the Documents tab, and view their child’s grades. Please take a few moments to review progress and reach out to teachers with any questions. 

 

🐰🌸 Bunny Bash at BCHS 🌸🐰

The BCHS Youth Service Center is excited to host Bunny Bash, a fun-filled spring event for families and community members of all ages! Join us on Wednesday, March 25, from 5:30–7:30 PM in the gym at Bullitt Central High School.

This free community event will feature local community resources, activities for kids, and plenty of spring-themed fun. It’s a great opportunity for families to connect with organizations in our area while enjoying an evening of games and activities together.

Bring the whole family and hop by to check it out! πŸ‡πŸ₯šπŸŒ·

 

🐾 Quarter 3 ROAR Rally 🐾

Our Quarter 3 ROAR Rally will take place on Friday, March 27! This quarter’s celebration will feature a Tuff Puff Volleyball Game between students and staff β€” it’s always a fun and competitive event! πŸπŸŽ‰

To be eligible to attend, students must have met the following expectations for Quarter 3 (January 6 – March 13):

βœ… No Ds or Fs
βœ… No behavior referrals
βœ… No more than 3 unexcused absences

🎟️ Tickets will be given to eligible students during 1st period on the day of the event. Students must have a ticket to attend.

🎢 We will also have snacks, drinks, and music as we celebrate students who are meeting our school-wide expectations!

Keep up the great work, Cougars! 🐾

 

πŸ›Ό Senior Skate Night! πŸ›Ό

πŸ›Ό Senior Skate Night – Class of 2026 πŸ›Ό

Our seniors are invited to celebrate together at Senior Skate Night on Tuesday, March 31 from 6–8 PM at Skate-O-Rama. This special event is for BCHS seniors only and is a great chance to relax, have fun with friends, and make more memories before graduation.

Admission is $4 and includes skate rental, so grab your friends, lace up your skates, and get ready for a night of music, laughter, and good times on the rink. We hope to see all of our seniors there for a fun night together! πŸŽΆβœ¨πŸ›Ό

 

πŸ’ Junior Ring Ceremony πŸ’

Bullitt Central High School is proud to celebrate an important milestone for our juniors at the upcoming Class of 2027 Junior Ring Ceremony.

πŸ“… Date: Wednesday, April 1
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
πŸ“ Location: BCHS Gymnasium

This special evening recognizes the accomplishments and commitment of our junior class as they receive their class rings β€” a lasting symbol of their journey at Bullitt Central and the legacy they are building as Cougars.

Families are invited to join us as we honor the Class of 2027 and celebrate this meaningful tradition.

βœ… Please RSVP by completing this Google Form: Junior Ring Ceremony RSVP

 

πŸ’Ό Student Job Fair Opportunity

Bullitt Central’s Youth Services Center (YSC) will be hosting a Student Job Fair on April 24, 2026. This event will focus on connecting our students with opportunities for post-graduation employment, part-time positions, and summer jobs. πŸŽ“πŸŒž

We invite local businesses and organizations who are interested in supporting our students and sharing employment opportunities to participate by setting up a table at the event. 🀝

If your business would like to participate, please complete the form below:
πŸ”— https://bit.ly/BCHS_summerJobFair

If you have any questions, please contact Christy Hardin at πŸ“§ christy.hardin2@bullitt.kyschools.us.

We look forward to partnering with our community to help our students explore future career opportunities! πŸš€

 

πŸ“š Reminder: Learning Labs Are Here to Support Students!

Bullitt Central High School offers Learning Labs designed to provide extra help for students who need additional support with their learning. These sessions give students the opportunity to strengthen their skills, ask questions, and get personalized guidance from our teachers.

βœ… Who can attend: Any student seeking extra academic support
βœ… Subjects: Various subjects based on student needs
βœ… When & Where: See the full schedule here: Learning Labs Schedule

Encourage your student to take advantage of this great resource β€” it’s a fantastic way to stay on track and succeed! πŸ’ͺ

 

πŸ—“οΈ Mark Your Calendar:

πŸ›Ό Mar 31: Senior Skate Night

πŸ’ Apr 1: Junior Ring Ceremony

😎 Apr 6 – Apr 10: Spring Break (No School)

🌟 Apr 13: Bullitt Day (No School for Students)

🌸 Apr 18: Greenhouse Grand Opening

πŸŽ“ Apr 21: Senior Cap and Gown Pictures

✨ Apr 24: Junior/Senior Prom

🐎 May 1: Oaks Day (No School)

πŸ“š May 4 – May 15: AP Testing Window

✏️ May 5: KSA Testing Window Opens

🌟 May 19: Professional Learning Day (No School)

πŸŽ“ May 20: Baccalaureate

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ May 25: Memorial Day (No School)

πŸŽ“ May 26: Elementary & Middle School Grad Walks / Senior Luncheon

πŸŽ“ May 27 & 28: Graduation Practice 

β˜€οΈ May 28: Last Day of School

 
 

πŸ€–βœ¨ Transformational Lesson of the Week: Mr. Connor! βœ¨βš™οΈ

This week, Mr. Connor brought Manufacturing Engineering to life in a powerful, hands-on way! Students explored mechatronics by collaborating in teams to design and build a working conveyor beltβ€”just like those used in major industries such as Ford and Amazon.

This project is building toward a real-world challenge: students will be challenged to think like engineers by identifying and quickly fixing a problem on an assembly line where downtime costs $1 million per minute. Talk about high stakes! 

This lesson beautifully connects to our Graduate Profile competencies:

πŸ—£οΈ Effective Communicator - Students clearly shared ideas, explained designs, and communicated problems and solutions within their teamsβ€”just like real engineers working under pressure.

🧠 Innovative Problem Solver - Troubleshooting conveyor belt issues required critical thinking, creativity, and quick decision-making to minimize β€œdowntime.”

πŸ“š Mastery Learner - Students applied engineering concepts in a meaningful way, learning through trial, error, and iteration to improve their designs.

🧭 Self-Directed Navigator - Teams took ownership of their work, managing time, tasks, and roles to meet project goals independently.

🀝 Productive Collaborator - Success depended on teamworkβ€”students relied on one another’s strengths to design, build, test, and refine their systems.

🌎 Community Contributor - By engaging in real-world applications tied to industry needs, students are developing skills that will positively impact their future workplaces and communities.

Huge shoutout to Mr. Connor for creating an engaging, real-world learning experience that prepares our students for success beyond the classroom! πŸ‘πŸŽ‰

 
 

🎼✨ Congratulations to our BCHS Band! ✨🎢

A huge congratulations to our Bullitt Central Band, led by Mr. Beeny! Their dedication, discipline, and countless hours of hard work truly paid off at KMEA today, where they earned a DISTINGUISHED rating!!! πŸ†πŸŽΆ

This outstanding performance is a testament to their commitment to excellence and the pride they bring to our school each and every day. We are so proud of you, Cougars! πŸ‘πŸΎ 

 
 

🎭✨ Shoutout to Our Incredible Theatre Department! ✨🎭

A huge round of applause πŸ‘ to Ms. Blair-Richcreek, Ms. Whitlow, and our talented Theatre Department for their fantastic production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown! πŸ’›πŸ–€

From the acting 🎬 to the music 🎢 to the overall energy on stage, the performance was truly outstanding! The hard work, creativity, and dedication of both our students and directors were on full display, and it made for such an enjoyable show. 🌟

Thank you for sharing your talents with our school community and bringing so much joy to the stage! πŸŽ‰πŸΎ

 
 

JROTC Military Ball a Big Success! πŸŽ‰

JROTC had an exciting weekend as the Cougar Battalion hosted their annual Military Ball at Paroquet Springs! Highlights of the evening included the crowning of the Military Ball Court: King Noah McEntire, Queen Kaytlyn Black, Prince Jeffery Moore, and Princess Hema Hernandez.

The Meritorious Cadet Award winners were also recognized: Senior Kaytlyn Black, Junior Aaron Duncan, Sophomore Jemma Vest, and Freshman Hema Hernandez. 

Congratulations to these outstanding cadets for their achievements and dedication to the program! Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make it a truly memorable night.

 
 

πŸ“Œ Online Registration Opens for the 2026–2027 School Year

Online Registration (OLR) for the 2026–2027 school year is now officially open! πŸ—“οΈ

⚠️ Important Update for This Year
All existing families will be required to upload:

πŸͺͺ A current Photo ID or Driver’s License for the parent/guardian that includes a current address, and

🏠 Two (2) proofs of residency, such as:

πŸ“„ Authentic home builder contract with approved district transfer, lease agreement, closing statement, or other home dwelling document
πŸ’‘ Current utility bill (electric, gas, or water) with current address
πŸ’Ό Current employee pay stub with current address
πŸš— Current vehicle registration that matches the submitted driver’s license
πŸ›οΈ Government agency correspondence with current address
πŸ—³οΈ Voter registration card

This step helps ensure the accuracy of our enrollment records and that we have up-to-date address information for all families βœ…

πŸ’» To complete Online Registration:
Please log into the Parent Portal on Infinite Campus and click on the β€œOnline Registration” tab.

❓ If you have any questions, please email our records clerk, Ms. Jennifer Coogle, at jennifer.coogle@bullitt.kyschools.us

Thank you for your assistance and partnership as we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year!

 
 
 
 

Quick Links πŸ”—

  • πŸ‘‰ Senior Information
  • πŸ‘‰ School-wide Expectations Reminders
  • πŸ‘‰ 25-26 BCHS Student/Parent Handbook
  • πŸ‘‰ 25-26 & 26-27 BCPS Calendars