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.

These students go above and beyond by showing leadership, serving others, and living out the values that strengthen our Cougar community. Their example reminds us all that building a legacy starts with the choices we make each day.

Important Updates:

📊 Benchmark Testing Reminder 📊

On Tuesday, September 23rd, all 9th and 10th grade students will take their ELA and Math benchmark assessments.

Benchmark assessments are given three times each school year. They provide our school with important formative data to guide instruction and also serve as predictive data for the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) in the spring.

It is very important that students are present and on time for these testing days. Please also remind your student to bring their fully charged Chromebook to school each day.

Thank you for partnering with us to support student success! 🐾

Safe Schools Week 🛡️✨

This week, Bullitt Central High School joins schools across Kentucky in celebrating Safe Schools Week! We are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all Cougars, and we invite you to partner with us in this important effort.

You can take the pledge to “Focus on School Safety” through the Kentucky Center for School Safety: https://kycss.org/safe-schools-week/safety-week-pledge/

Thank you for supporting safety in our schools and helping make Bullitt Central a place where every student can thrive! 🐾

🎭 BCHS Theatre Presents: Alicia in Wonderland, Inc. 🎭

Mark your calendars! The BCHS Theatre Department is bringing a modern twist on a classic tale to the stage with Alicia in Wonderland, Inc. by Joshua Skylar.

📅 Dates: September 25th–27th
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30)
🎟 Tickets: $10 General Admission | $5 Students & Staff

Directed by Brittany Whitlow and Chelsea Blair-Richcreek, this imaginative production promises creativity, fun, and outstanding performances from our talented students. Don’t miss it!

📚 Need Help? We’ve Got You Covered! ✏️

Learning Labs are open after school from 2:15–3:15 p.m. Come get help with homework, retake quizzes/tests, or just ask questions.

✨ This Week’s Schedule:

Monday: 🔬 Science (Vires – Rm 302) | 📖 English (Beatty – Rm 207)
Wednesday: 📚 All Subjects (Mattingly – Rm 615) | ➕ Math (Kennedy – Rm 505) | 📖 English (Mayfield – Rm 201) | 🔬 Science (Ocasio – Rm 204)
Thursday: ➕ Math (Juberg – Rm 106)
Friday: ➕ Math (Connor – Rm 909)

👍 Don’t wait—come get the extra support you need to crush it this year! 🐾

📚 Join the Fun with Beanstack!

We are excited to share that our district has purchased Beanstack, an online reading platform that helps students (and staff!) track their reading, join challenges, and celebrate progress together!

From October 3–December 12, our students will be participating in a schoolwide reading challenge. With extra time in 4th period, we’d love to see our students with books in hand, enjoying reading, and logging their minutes in Beanstack. We would also love to see more students visiting the library and checking out books than ever before!

Why this matters:
Reading regularly not only builds strong literacy skills but also develops focus, creativity, and a love of learning.

Celebrating Success!
Each week, our top readers will be celebrated and recognized on our school social media and in the Cougar Newsletter. Plus, there will be fun incentives for students and staff—more details will be shared soon from Ms. Prasch!

Thank you for encouraging your student to read at home and log their minutes in Beanstack. Together, we can grow a community of readers and make reading fun for everyone!

📸 Picture Day – Ordering Information

If you would like to order your child’s pictures, please see the information linked below.

You can order online at mylifetouch.com using the Picture Day ID: EVT824B7C.

Thank you for helping us capture these special school memories!

📢 Attention BC Juniors!

There will be a Governor’s Scholars Program meeting on Monday, September 22nd at 10:00 a.m. in the Hub. The Governor’s Scholars Summer Program is a free, highly competitive opportunity that helps prepare Kentucky’s next generation of leaders. Juniors interested in applying should attend this meeting to learn more about the process.

👉 Learn more here: https://gsp.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx

🎓 Junior & Senior Class Meetings

Herff Jones will be on campus Tuesday, September 30th to meet with Juniors and Seniors about class rings, caps and gowns, announcements, and other senior supplies.

Seniors – 8:30 AM, Auditorium
Juniors – 9:00 AM, Auditorium

📅 Mark Your Calendars!
Herff Jones will return on Wednesday, October 23rd for students and families to place orders. More details will be shared soon!

🎶 BCHS Fall Choir Concert 🎶

Come out and support our talented singers at the Fall Choir Concert! 🍂🎤

📅 When: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Where: BCHS Cafeteria

Bring your family and friends for a night of music you won’t want to miss! 🎵✨

🏈 Football Homecoming Week: September 29th–October 3rd 🎉

Join us as we celebrate Homecoming Week at Bullitt Central!

Homecoming Spirit Week – September 29th–October 3rd
Students are encouraged to show their Cougar Pride and participate in the themed dress-up days all week long!
Homecoming Parade – Thursday, October 2nd at 6:00 PM
If your business or organization would like to participate, please complete and return a parade application by Friday, September 26th at 3:00 PM.
Homecoming Football Game – Friday, October 3rd vs. Jeffersontown High School
Kick-off is at 7:30 PM. The theme is PINK OUT—let’s pack the stands and show our Cougar Pride!
Homecoming Dance – Saturday, October 4th from 7:30–10:00 PM
Tickets go on sale during lunch starting Monday, September 29th for $20. The dance is semi-formal and open to Bullitt Central students only.

🎬 CTE Movie Night! 🎬

Join us on Thursday, October 17 at the BCHS Football Field for a fun fall evening under the stars! We’ll be showing Hocus Pocus starting at 5:00 PM.

🎟 Admission: Bring cake mix and/or frosting
🪑 Don’t forget: Bring your own chair to sit in!

Come out for a spooky good time! 👻🍿

🎃 Annual Trunk-or-Treat 👻

Join us for our annual Trunk-or-Treat on Wednesday, October 23rd from 5:30–7:30 PM!

If your business or organization would like to host a booth, please complete the Trunk-or-Treat Form and return it to christy.hardin2@bullitt.kyschools.us.

🎃 Quarter 1 “RAWR” Rally! 🐾

Get ready for some spooky fun with movies, treats, and time with friends! 🍿👻

📅 When: Friday, October 31st

🕒 Who & When:

2nd/3rd Period → Juniors & Seniors
5th/6th Period → Freshmen & Sophomores

✅ To be eligible:

No Ds or Fs,
No behavior referrals, and
No more than 3 unexcused absences
in Quarter 1

Work hard, stay focused, and earn your spot at the rally! 🧡🖤

Next Week At Bullitt Central:

9/22 – Governor's Scholars Program Meeting (Juniors), 10:00 AM
– Girls Varsity Soccer @ Moore, 5:30 PM
– JV Football @ Jeffersontown, 6:30 PM
9/23 – ELA & Math Benchmark Testing
– Boys Golf Regionals @ E-Town Country Club
– Fresh/JV/V Volleyball @ North Bullitt, 5:00 / 6:00 / 7:00 PM
– Boys JV/V Soccer @ Bullitt East, 6:00 / 7:30 PM
9/24 – Girls JV/V Soccer @ Bullitt East, 6:00 / 7:00 PM
9/25-27 – Alicia in Wonderland Theatre Performance, 7:00 PM
9/25 – Boys V/JV Soccer @ PRP, 6:00 / 7:30 PM
– JV/V Volleyball @ Southern, 5:30 / 6:30 PM
9/26 – Club B Day
– Boys Varsity Soccer @ Fairdale, 7:00 PM
– Varsity Football @ Moore, 7:30 PM
9/27 – Girls Varsity Soccer @ Butler, 11:00 AM

Mark Your Calendar:

9/30 – Herff Jones Meeting, Seniors - 8:30 AM, Juniors - 9:00 AM
– Fall Choir Concert, 6:30 PM
9/29–10/3 – Football Homecoming Week
10/2 – Homecoming Parade, 6:00 PM
10/4 – Homecoming Dance, 7:30–10:00 PM
10/6–10/10 – Fall Break (No School)
10/13 – Bullitt Day (No School for Students)
10/17 – Quarter 1 Ends
– Underclassman and Senior Tux / Drape Make-Up Pictures
– CTE Movie Night, 5:00 PM
10/23 – Trunk-or-Treat, 5:30-7:30 PM
10/31 – Quarter 1 ROAR Rally!

🔬✨ Transformational Lesson of the Week! ✨🫀

We are thrilled to recognize Mr. Ryan for our “Transformational Lesson of the Week!”

Transformational learning happens when a regular lesson becomes something much more through small, intentional shifts:
✔️ Personal – connecting learning to students’ interests and real-life experiences
✔️ Learner-led & owned – giving students voice, choice, and responsibility
✔️ Real-world – showing how classroom concepts apply beyond school
✔️ Collaborative – encouraging students to problem-solve, create, and explore together

This week, Mr. Ryan brought these elements to life across multiple classes:

💉 Anatomy & Physiology

🖍 Chalk Diagrams – Students created large-scale diagrams of the heart outside, tracing the flow of blood step by step in a fun, interactive way.
🎨 3-D Heart Models – Using Play-Doh, students built and labeled hearts, reinforcing structure and function through tactile, hands-on learning.
💓 Heart Rate Investigation – Students measured and compared their own resting and exercise heart rates, discovering how their bodies respond to activity and making a direct, personal connection to science.

🧪 Biology

🔬 Microscope Examination – Alongside Mr. Ocasio, students compared plant cells (onion) with animal cells (cheek) under the microscope, observing key differences up close.
🫧 Cell Membrane Bubble Lab – Students used bubbles to model the structure and function of cell membranes, exploring concepts like flexibility, selective permeability, and repair.

👏 Thank you, Mr. Ryan, for inspiring our Cougars and showing us what transformational learning looks like in action!