District News


Ballard Memorial High School earns Blue (highest) overall rating in second year of state accountability system; BCMS earns Green and BCES earns Yellow

Ballard Memorial High School was one of only 24 of Kentucky’s 228 high schools that earned a Blue (best) rating in the state’s school accountability system. Ballard County Middle earned Green, rising from last year’s Yellow; Ballard County Elementary earned a Yellow rating, but only 3.0 points out of Green. Kevin Estes, chief academic officer for the district, said “I am excited to see the continued progress and growth in our students, teachers, and schools. Overcoming those COVID years has been tough for all. We are now seeing the fruits of everyone's hard work and dedication to grow our students personally and academically. This progress is due to the efforts of all of our stakeholders - students, teachers, parents and community members.”

Wed Nov 01 10:27 AM

Season tickets for BMHS basketball season on sale now

Season tickets for the 2023-24 Ballard Memorial High School basketball season went on sale on Monday, Oct. 30. The regular season begins on Nov. 27, with the first home game on Nov. 30. The schedule currently includes 14 home events, and general admission at the cash gate will be $5 for adults and $3 for students per game.

Mon Oct 30 10:03 AM

Special board meeting called for Sept. 29

There will be a special called Board of Education meeting on Sept. 29 at 8 a.m. at the office at 11 Vocational School Road. The purpose will be to discuss long-term financials.

Thu Sep 28 10:05 AM

Updated illness guidelines

We are updating our guidance for Covid-19 and other illnesses for the 2023-24 school year:

Mon Aug 28 11:42 AM

New DTC/network admin Mason Purcell
Purcell named DTC/network admin at Ballard County Schools

Mason Purcell has been named district technology coordinator/network administrator at Ballard County Schools. He will assume his duties on June 5 from exiting DTC Reta Renfrow and network admin Mike Howle, both of whom are retiring this summer.

Wed May 31 10:52 AM

New BMHS cheer coach Ashley Hogancamp
Hogancamp named new varsity cheer coach at BMHS

Ashley Hogancamp, a former Murray State cheerleader and competitive team coach, has been named the school’s new varsity cheer coach at Ballard Memorial High School.

Tue May 23 10:32 AM

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Explaining the Great 8

New survey offers final chance for input before drafting strategic plan

BCS to begin strategic planning process