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​ ​ Hornet Blast Love Where You Learn: Beech Grove City Schools March 14, 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​ SPRING BREAK 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​ Have a safe and relaxing break! ​ Beech Grove City Schools will be on Spring Break from Monday, March 17th, through Friday, March 28th! Please note: 🏫 The Administration Office will be closed during the first week (March 17–21). 🏫 We will reopen during the second week (March 24–28). We hope everyone enjoys a restful and fun break! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Remembering Jeff Gregory: A Legacy of Kindness, Dedication, and Impact ​ Our hearts are heavy as we grieve the loss of a beloved member of our Beech Grove family, Mr. Jeff Gregory. A dedicated physical education teacher at Beech Grove Middle School, Jeff was so much more than an educator—he was a mentor, a coach, a friend, and a constant source of encouragement for his students and colleagues alike. His impact on our school and community was immeasurable, and his absence will be deeply felt. In moments of loss, we are reminded of the power of community. As I have heard stories about Jeff from his colleagues and friends, it is clear he lived his life with kindness, generosity, and a commitment to lifting others up. He taught us that showing up for one another, leading with a servant’s heart, and spreading joy in the smallest of moments can transform lives. His legacy is a call to action for all of us—to be better, love harder, and serve more. Let us honor Jeff’s memory by embodying the very values he exemplified: compassion, dedication, and a deep love for the people around us. Let us lift each other up, support one another, and continue building a community where every person feels seen, valued, and cared for. Most importantly, we extend our deepest sympathy and love to Jeff’s family. We hope they find comfort in knowing how profoundly he was loved and how far his influence reached. His impact will never fade, and his spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ District News ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Don't Miss our 2nd Annual FREE Community Dinner! Please RSVP below before April 4th! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ RSVP TODAY! ​ ​ ​ ​ Hornet Hero of the Month ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations to Ethan Martin! ​ ​ ​ ​ "Ethan is always going above and beyond for all! He is so dedicated to his students that he is often found at HP after hours and on the weekends prepping lessons! It is inspiring to see!" - Paige Doran, Hornet Park Watch the video below to learn more! We love you, Mr. Martin! You make us FOREVER #HornetProud! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Honoring Our Heroes: Nominate a Nurse or Teacher Today! ​ ​ ​ ​ Nominate Your Favorite Nurse or Teacher! ​ In celebration of Nurse and Teacher Appreciation Week, our community has the chance to recognize the incredible nurses and teachers who make a difference every day! From February 28th through March 31st, you can nominate your favorite nurse or teacher and share their amazing story for a chance to win a $500 gift card. A panel of IMCU employees will select winners leading up to the May celebration. Scan the QR code on the attached flyer to submit your nomination! #ThankYouTeachers #ThankYouNurses #LoveWhereYouWork ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ BGCS District Information ​ ​ ​ ​ BGCS Website ​ ​ ​ ​ BGCS Parent Resources ​ ​ ​ ​ District Event Calendar ​ ​ ​ ​ School Board Meeting Livestream ​ ​ ​ ​ Subscribe to the Hornet Blast ​ ​ ​ ​ CONTACT US Page ​ ​ ​ ​ DISTRICT CONTACT INFORMATION! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Contact us! ​ At Beech Grove City Schools, we want everyone to feel comfortable sharing both concerns and celebrations with us. While we always encourage you to first contact your child's teacher, we understand there are times when it may be necessary to reach out to a building administrator. Please know that we genuinely want to hear from you. Below, you will find contact information for BGCS administrators as well as a button that directs you to the CONTACT US page on our website. Have a question or concern? We've got you covered! We're here to help with anything—no issue is too big or too small! #BeechGroveCares #HereToHelp #LoveWhereYouLearn ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Ways to communicate directly with building administrators: Website submission via CONTACT US form: https://bgcs.k12.in.us/contact-us/ Direct message any staff member/administrator via Parent Square Hornet Park ECC/Elementary School: Principal Rob Adamson 317-780-5050 or radamson@bgcs.k12.in.us South Grove Elementary School: Stephanie Cotter 317-786-7687 or scotter@bgcs.k12.in.us Central Intermediate School: Andy Karr 317-784-4565 or akarr@bgcs.k12.in.us BGMS: Ryan Morgan 317-784-6649 or rymorgan@bgcs.k12.in.us BGHS: Trent Austin 317-786-1447 or taustin@bgcs.k12.in.us District administration: 317-788-4481 Dr. Laura Hammack - Superintendent of schools; lhammack@bgcs.k12.in.us Mitzi Garman - Director of Communications; mgarman@bgcs.k12.in.us Brian Garman - Director of Personnel; bgarman@bgcs.k12.in.us Amy Reeves - Director of Exceptional Learners; areeves@bgcs.k12.in.us ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Tech Help ​ ​ ​ ​ Helping our Students at Home ​ Click on the titles below to be sent to that site. Canvas (Don’t Google Canvas - use this link) Username: first + last name Password: lunch number + first name Skyward Username: first + last name Password: Set by student StudentSquare Sign in with Google Google Drive firstlast@bgcs.k12.in.us Chromebook password (set by student) I-Ready  firstlast@bgcs.k12.in.us lunch + first name Be sure to select Indiana ​ ​ ​ ​ Parent Square Help ​ ​ ​ ​ Notification Reminder ​ Just a friendly reminder to check your ParentSquare notification settings to ensure you’re receiving updates in the way that works best for you. ParentSquare defaults to email only, but it’s super easy to adjust! Here’s how: Log into your ParentSquare account. On the left, click "Notifications" to choose your preferences for email, text, or app alerts. Make sure “School Alerts” is toggled on so you don’t miss any important messages. Double-check that your phone number for texts isn’t a landline. You can edit your contact info if anything needs updating. If you need assistance, you can click the "?" symbol in the top right of ParentSquare to access helpful articles or chat with their amazing support team. Of course, feel free to reach out to your child's school if you have any questions. Parent Square information syncs directly with Skyward so any information entered into Skyward will sync to Parent Square. Hope this helps, and thank you for staying connected! 🧡 ​ ​ ​ ​ Food Service ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Click HERE for more information! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Five Schools. One Family. Find specific information below from each of our incredible schools! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ HPECC Registration is OPEN! Scan the QR code below or click the button for more informaiton! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Register HERE! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ We are seeking to start a PTO! ​ If you are interested in joining, please click the button below. Our first meeting will be right before the skate party on Thursday, March 6th.  Background checks-  Reminder that any guests on a field trip or any visitors in the school must have completed the online background checks ahead of time. Please call Hornet Park for questions at 317-784-4565. ​ ​ ​ ​ PTO Interest Form ​ ​ ​ ​ Background Check Form ​ ​ ​ ​ Volunteer Form ​ ​ ​ ​ Hornet Park Elementary K-1 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Hornet Park Success Stories! ​ ​ ​ ​ Lorine Badger ​ ​ ​ ​ Lorine Badger was one of last month's success stories! Miss Schweitzer describes Lorine as a wonderful student who consistently demonstrates incredible artistic talent. From designing and building creative projects like her impressive clay snowman to always listening, sharing, and working hard, Lorine shines in the classroom. She sets a great example for her peers by modeling patience, respect, responsibility, and excellent direction-following. Lorine is truly a joy to have in class. Way to go, Lorine! Let me know if you'd like any other adjustments! 😊 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Adalyn Meulen ​ ​ ​ ​ Adalyn Meulen is this week’s success story. Adalyn sets a great example for her classmates. She always comes to school with a smile ready to learn! She works hard, actively participates in class and is a great friend. She is so helpful to her classmates and teachers. Way to go Adalyn! We are so proud of you! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Student of the Month ​ ​ ​ ​ Serenity Jackson ​ ​ ​ ​ Serenity is such a sweet girl. She models Hornet Habits every day and is an excellent role model to her peers. She is respectful and responsible and leads quietly with her actions. Serenity is a kind friend to all and works very hard in school. She is a special part of our classroom community. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Lunch with Mr. Adamson! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Happy Mardi Gras! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Building Shapes, Building Minds! ​ Students in Paige Doran’s class at Hornet Park are learning how to put shapes together to create new ones! They explored how trapezoids can form hexagons and discovered the magic of composition in geometry. Hands-on learning at its best! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Skate Night was a BLAST! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Excited to bring Zones of Regulation to HP! Helping students identify and manage their emotions effectively. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ We are Seeking to Start a PTO! ​ If you are interested in joining, please click the button below. Our first meeting will be right before the skate party on Thursday, March 6th.  Background checks-  Reminder that any guests on a field trip or any visitors in the school must have completed the online background checks ahead of time. Please call Hornet Park for questions at 317-784-4565. ​ ​ ​ ​ PTO Interest Form HERE! ​ ​ ​ ​ Volunteer Form ​ ​ ​ ​ Background Check Form ​ ​ ​ ​ Stay Updated on Upcoming Events at Hornet Park – Click Below! ​ ​ ​ ​ Long Range Dates to Know ​ ​ ​ ​ South Grove Elementary Grades 2-4 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Student of the Month ​ ​ ​ ​ Skiilar Evans ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Staff Spotlight! Amanda Johnson ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Meet the one and only, Amanda Johnson, our South Grove Technology Integration Specialist Extraordinaire! ​ Mrs. Johnson wears many hats at South Grove and Hornet Park! She works with teachers and students to ensure that technology is used as an effective tool to aid in the delivery of lessons. Mrs. Johnson consistently finds ways to engage students in internet safety, digital literacy skills and computer science standards. In addition to integrating technology/aiding teachers in their integration of technology, Mrs. Johnson serves as our school testing coordinator. She works many, many hours behind the scenes ensuring that all things in the standardized testing world run smoothly! Thank you Mrs. Johnson for all you do! You are amazing and we appreciate you!! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ South Grove Artists! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Roaring with Color: 2nd Graders Explore the Science of Art! ​ Our 2nd graders in Lisa Durst's classes have been exploring the science of color! They’ve been busy identifying Primary and Secondary Colors and mixing Intermediate Colors to create vibrant lion manes. After cutting and coloring their lion faces, some students even caught up on painting their missing colors. Check out their creativity in action! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Math and Art Collide in Essential Skills Class! ​ This week, our South Grove Essential Skills art class combined creativity with numbers as they celebrated our upcoming Math Night. Students explored number combinations while reading "Math-terpieces," then brought their learning to life by designing and coloring their own donut-themed math creations. 🍩🎨 Great job, everyone! . ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Read Across America! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Dropping Everything to Read! ​ Mrs. Marshall's 2nd grade class took their love for reading on the move, finding cozy spots all around South Grove Elementary to Drop Everything and Read! There's nothing better than getting lost in a good book! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Adventure awaits in Mrs. Coffman’s 4th grade class! ​ To celebrate Read Across America Week, students built cozy reading forts and dove into their favorite books! Whether under a table or tucked away in a blanket hideout, these young readers proved that the best stories take you anywhere. Where’s your favorite place to read? ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Packed House for the 3rd Grade Music Program! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ In case you need it! ​ ​ ​ ​ IREAD-3 Results were sent home this week with all students who participated in the assessment.  Attached to the Individualized Student Score Report are grade specific instructions detailing next steps for your child.  If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher or Ms. Cotter directly. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Thank you to all of the families who joined us for our annual March Madness Math Night! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ____________________ ​ ​ ​ ​ South Grove Car Rider Procedures & Maps ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ CAR RIDER PROCEDURES AND MAPS ​  Student safety is at the forefront of everything we do. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we ensure all students are safe during arrival and dismissal.  Please feel free to call the office 317 -786-7687 with any questions! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Click Here! ​ ​ ​ ​ Central Intermediate Grades 5-6 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Student of the Month ​ ​ ​ ​ Giovanni Hernandez ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ JA Career Exploration Fair at Central Intermediate! ​ ​ ​ ​ Last week, our 5th and 6th graders had an incredible opportunity to explore their futures at the JA Career Exploration Fair, hosted in partnership with Junior Achievement of Central Indiana! This hands-on event connected nearly 400 students with local industries, companies, and in-demand careers, giving them insight into the skills and training needed for the workforce of tomorrow. From interactive experiences to career fair passports and BINGO sheets, our students engaged with professionals, asked thoughtful questions, and took steps toward discovering their passions! A huge THANK YOU to all the organizations and professionals who made this experience unforgettable. Your time, expertise, and hands-on demonstrations created lasting memories for our students! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Building Triangles, One Marshmallow at a Time!🔺 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Hands-On Geometry in Tammie Truman’s Math Class! ​ Such an exciting day at Central as students explored triangles in a fun, hands-on way! They investigated different types of triangles and then built acute, right, and obtuse triangles using spaghetti and marshmallows. Learning has never been so sticky and sweet! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Book Blast Winners! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Central Intermediate’s Book Blast Winners! ​ Our Book Blast has officially wrapped up, and we had some excited winners!  Congratulations to Amiah Miller, Annabelle Locander, Kyliegh Hughes, and Xavier Dame for winning a Book Blast Treasure Chest!  A special shoutout to our grand prize winner, Samuel Sibanda, who took home the BIG Treasure Chest!  Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event a success. Enjoy your prizes and happy reading!  ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Beech Grove Middle School Grades 7-8 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Student of the Month ​ ​ ​ ​ Kellie Locander ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Scavenger Hunt Fun at BGMS! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Our Multilingual Learners Foundations class at Beech Grove Middle School put their problem-solving skills to the test with an exciting scavenger hunt around the school! With clues from Mrs. Webster, our amazing cafeteria staff, and more, students worked together to track down a missing bag of snacks…and their teamwork paid off! This fun and interactive activity helped our students practice language skills, build confidence, and connect with staff members along the way. Way to go, Hornets! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ From the Nurse's Office: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Beech Grove High School Grades 9-12 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Student of the Month ​ ​ ​ ​ Jacobi Enoch ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ BGHS Jazz Band Earns GOLD at ISSMA! ​ Last week, our Beech Grove High School Jazz Band took the stage at ISSMA Jazz and delivered an outstanding GOLD-rated performance! This is an especially exciting achievement as it marks the first year our jazz band has been an official class during the school day. Under the direction of Mr. Austin Money, these talented musicians have put in the hard work…and it paid off in a big way! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ BG Winter Guard Shines at Franklin Central! ​ Our BG Winter Guard gave an outstanding performance this weekend at Franklin Central, showing off their hard work and talent! Against tough competition, they placed 2nd out of 12 teams. What an incredible achievement! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 🎶 Beech Grove Choirs Shine at ISSMA State! 🎶 ​ We are so proud of our incredible students who represented Beech Grove at the ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble competition! Twelve students and one ensemble competed, and we are thrilled to share that 10 solos and one group earned a GOLD rating! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Exciting Opportunities for Our Hornets! ​ Last week at BGHS, our high school students explored their futures at the Opportunities Fair! From meeting potential employers to connecting with colleges and valuable resources, they took steps toward their next big adventure. A huge thank you to all the businesses, schools, and organizations that joined us to support our students’ success! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Real-World Learning at Kroger! ​ Last week, our MLL Foundations class took a trip to Kroger to put their English skills to the test! Students participated in a scavenger hunt, searching for different items, counting types of meat, comparing prices, and even speaking with an employee. Experiences like these help our students build confidence and apply their learning in everyday situations. A huge thank you to Kroger for welcoming our students and giving them this valuable opportunity! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ SPORTS The place to find all things BGCS Sports! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Athletes of the Month ​ ​ ​ ​ Dusty Miller & Sam Sargent ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Another incredible night at the All-Abilities Basketball Game! Big hearts to go with these big smiles! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Middle School Swimmers Shine at Marion County Meet!🏊‍♀ ​ We took five incredible swimmers to the MS Marion County Meet, and they delivered outstanding performances with numerous personal records (PRs)! Girls Medley Relay ➡️ Seeded 11th → Finished 8th with a PR of 2:47.41 200 Yard Freestyle ➡️ Alianna Ross: Seeded 13th → Finished 10th with a PR of 2:55.20 ➡️ Skylar Walton: Seeded 24th → Finished 16th with a PR of 3:08.07 ➡️ Brenden Palma: Seeded 3rd → Finished 3rd with a time of 2:06.33 100 IM ➡️ Brooklyn Lane: Seeded 7th → Finished 8th with a time of 1:23.40 ➡️ Kyliegh Hughes: Seeded 22nd → Finished 20th with a PR of 1:46.68 50 Freestyle ➡️ Brooklyn Lane: Seeded 7th → Finished 8th with a PR of 31.07 (later swimming 30.33 in the relay!) 100 Freestyle ➡️ Skylar Walton: Seeded 33rd → Finished 15th with a PR of 1:26.69 400 Freestyle ➡️ Brenden Palma: Seeded 3rd → Finished 2nd with a NEW SCHOOL RECORD and PR of 4:27.14 🎉 Girls 200 Freestyle Relay ➡️ Seeded 11th → Finished 8th with a PR of 2:23.54 100 Breaststroke ➡️ Alianna Ross: Seeded 18th → Finished 11th with a PR of 1:43.63 ➡️ Kyliegh Hughes: Seeded 29th → Finished 16th with a PR of 1:57.02 Amazing job, Hornets! Keep making waves! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Click below for MORE Athletic News & Events! ​ ​ ​ ​ BGHS Athletic News & Events ​ ​ ​ ​ BGMS Athletics ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Click below to sign up for the City of Beech Grove's Newsletter! ​ ​ ​ ​ Mayor's Newsletter ​ ​ ​ ​ Join 4-H and Discover Endless Opportunities! ​ ​ ​ ​ Check out the Beech Grove Library for more information! ​ Did you know that 4-H is more than just agriculture? It's a chance for students in grades K-12 to explore their passions, learn new skills, and make lifelong friends! Whether you're interested in science, art, leadership, or community service, 4-H has something for everyone. Plus, throughout the month of March, there will be a special 4-H Display in the Beech Grove Library Window! Swing by to learn more about all that 4-H has to offer and get inspired to join. Check out the flyer for more details on how to sign up. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! Please contact Linda Bauknecht (lbauknecht4h@gmail.com) for more information. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Need something to do over spring break? ​ This month at the 4-H INDY Studio, they’re bringing you a jam-packed schedule of activities designed for kids in grades 3-12. Try your hand at make-and-take projects, learn from inspiring guest speakers, and discover exciting resources at the Studio. These drop-in workshops are just $5/session! Register below! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Register HERE! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Friday, Mar 14 2025

Important Update: Spring Break Administration Office...

📢  Important Announcement: Office Hours 📢 The Beech Grove Administration Office will be closed during the first week of Spring Break, March 17–21 . We will reopen and be available during the second week,  March 24–28 . Thank you for your understanding! Wishing everyone a fantastic Spring Break! ​

Thursday, Mar 13 2025

RSVP Now! 2nd Annual Free Community Dinner – April 16th

Dear Beech Grove Families, We’re excited to invite you to our 2nd Annual Spring Community Dinner on Wednesday, April 16th, from 4 PM – 6 PM in the BGHS Cafeteria ! This is our way of saying  thank you for being part of the Beech Grove Schools family. Join us for  food, fun, freebies, and fellowship.  There’s a seat for everyone! Please RSVP by April 4th at the link below to help us plan: https://forms.gle/vGXVDxVGoym5pYoj6 We hope to see you there! Stop in, grab a bite, and enjoy time with our amazing community. See the attached flyer for more details. Best, Beech Grove City Schools

Friday, Mar 07 2025

Catch the Latest Buzz in This Week’s Hornet Blast!

​​ Hornet Blast February 28, 2025 ​​​​ ​​​​ All Day, Every Day: Prioritizing Attendance for Student Success ​​​​ We love having your children at school all day, every day! As we push through the final stretch of winter, we know that cold and flu season, along with unpredictable weather, can make attendance a challenge. Snow, cold, and illness have impacted many of our students, and we certainly understand that when children are sick, they need time to recover. Even excused absences disrupt the routine of daily learning and can make it harder for students to stay engaged and connected. That’s why, when students are well, attending school all day, every day is the most important thing they can do for their success. The State of Indiana has introduced new attendance requirements, and we want to applaud our families for stepping up to meet these expectations. We have seen improved attendance across the district, and your commitment makes a real difference in student learning and achievement. As we approach the final quarter of the school year, let’s continue that momentum! To help keep your children healthy and in school, here are a few important reminders: Talk to a medical provider or school nurse if your child is feeling unwell and you’re unsure whether they should stay home. Additionally, handwashing, avoiding shared cups and utensils, dressing appropriately for the weather, and getting enough sleep all help prevent illness. If you need help with winter clothing or other resources, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to support you and your children every step of the way. Thank you for your ongoing partnership—we are so grateful for our Beech Grove families! Let’s finish the school year strong by prioritizing attendance all day, every day! ​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ District News ​​​​ Happening TODAY – February 28th, from 11:00 am to Midnight! ​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ Celebrating Our HORNET HERO: Madonna Hosimer’s Impact at South Grove Elementary! ​​​​ Congratulations to our latest HORNET HERO from South Grove Elementary School – the beloved Madonna Hosimer! Thank you, Madonna, for touching the hearts and lives of both students and staff. You truly make a difference, and we adore you! ​​ ​​ Don't Miss our 2nd Annual FREE Community Dinner! ​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ 🎩 St. Patrick’s Spring Fling Carnival! 🍀 ​​​​ Hornets in grades K-12 are all included! ​ Join us for a fun-filled St. Patrick’s Day Spring Fling Carnival hosted by the BGHS National Honor Society and the BGMS National Junior Honor Society! This K-12 event will feature games, Just Dance, concessions, a photo booth, prizes, and more—all while supporting "Anna’s Celebration of Life", which provides life-enhancing gifts to children with disabilities. 📅 March 12 🕔 5-8 PM 📍 BGMS Main Gym 💰 $20 entry per person OR $20 for a family of up to 5 ($5 per additional person for those playing games) 💳 Cash & card accepted at the door Come out, have a blast, and support a great cause! Questions? Contact Andrea Stevens at astevens@bgcs.k12.in.us. ​​​​ ​​​​ Buzz Club (Spring Break Version) is BACK! ​​​​ 🐝 Buzz Club is BACK for Spring Break! ​ We’re excited to offer Buzz Club: Spring Break Edition for all BGCS students in grades K-6!  Location: Hornet Park Elementary School Times: 7 AM - 6 PM Questions? Contact Diana Stewart at dstewart@bgcs.k12.in.us Spots fill up fast, so be sure to check out the attached flyer and sign-up form below! 📄✏️ ​​​​ ​​​​ Questions: Contact Diana Stewart at dstewart@bgcs.k12.in.us ​​​​Click HERE to sign up!​​​​ BGCS District Information ​​​​BGCS Website​​​​BGCS Parent Resources​​​​District Event Calendar​​​​School Board Meeting Livestream​​​​Subscribe to the Hornet Blast​​​​CONTACT US Page​​​​ DISTRICT CONTACT INFORMATION! ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ Contact us! ​ At Beech Grove City Schools, we want everyone to feel comfortable sharing both concerns and celebrations with us. While we always encourage you to first contact your child's teacher, we understand there are times when it may be necessary to reach out to a building administrator. Please know that we genuinely want to hear from you. Below, you will find contact information for BGCS administrators as well as a button that directs you to the CONTACT US page on our website. Have a question or concern? We've got you covered! We're here to help with anything—no issue is too big or too small! #BeechGroveCares #HereToHelp #LoveWhereYouLearn ​​ ​​​ Ways to communicate directly with building administrators: Website submission via CONTACT US form: https://bgcs.k12.in.us/contact-us/ Direct message any staff member/administrator via Parent Square Hornet Park ECC/Elementary School: Principal Rob Adamson 317-780-5050 or radamson@bgcs.k12.in.us South Grove Elementary School: Stephanie Cotter 317-786-7687 or scotter@bgcs.k12.in.us Central Intermediate School: Andy Karr 317-784-4565 or akarr@bgcs.k12.in.us BGMS: Ryan Morgan 317-784-6649 or rymorgan@bgcs.k12.in.us BGHS: Trent Austin 317-786-1447 or taustin@bgcs.k12.in.us District administration: 317-788-4481 Dr. Laura Hammack - Superintendent of schools; lhammack@bgcs.k12.in.us Mitzi Garman - Director of Communications; mgarman@bgcs.k12.in.us Brian Garman - Director of Personnel; bgarman@bgcs.k12.in.us Amy Reeves - Director of Exceptional Learners; areeves@bgcs.k12.in.us ​​​​ ​​​​ From the BGCS Nurse's Office: ​​​​ Cold & flu season is upon us ​ We are committed to keeping our students healthy and learning. Lately, we’ve seen an uptick in illnesses, and we want to remind families of the importance of monitoring symptoms before sending students to school. If your child has a fever, is experiencing vomiting, or other significant symptoms, please keep them home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without medication. This helps prevent the spread of illness and ensures they return to school ready to learn. At the same time, attendance matters! When students are healthy, being in school is crucial for their success. If your child needs to stay home due to illness, please report their absence and work with teachers to stay on track. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our school community healthy and thriving! ​​​​ ​​​​ Tech Help ​​​​ Helping our Students at Home ​ Click on the titles below to be sent to that site. Canvas (Don’t Google Canvas - use this link) Username: first + last name Password: lunch number + first name Skyward Username: first + last name Password: Set by student StudentSquare Sign in with Google Google Drive firstlast@bgcs.k12.in.us Chromebook password (set by student) I-Ready  firstlast@bgcs.k12.in.us lunch + first name Be sure to select Indiana ​​​​ Parent Square Help ​​​​ Notification Reminder ​ Just a friendly reminder to check your ParentSquare notification settings to ensure you’re receiving updates in the way that works best for you. ParentSquare defaults to email only, but it’s super easy to adjust! Here’s how: Log into your ParentSquare account. On the left, click "Notifications" to choose your preferences for email, text, or app alerts. Make sure “School Alerts” is toggled on so you don’t miss any important messages. Double-check that your phone number for texts isn’t a landline. You can edit your contact info if anything needs updating. If you need assistance, you can click the "?" symbol in the top right of ParentSquare to access helpful articles or chat with their amazing support team. Of course, feel free to reach out to your child's school if you have any questions. Parent Square information syncs directly with Skyward so any information entered into Skyward will sync to Parent Square. Hope this helps, and thank you for staying connected! 🧡 ​​​​ Food Service ​​​​ ​​​​Click HERE for more information!​​​​ ​​​​ Winter weather may not be over! Click below to learn more about our inclement weather procedures. ​​​​ ​​​​Inclement Weather Procedures ​​​​ Five Schools. One Family. Find specific information below from each of our incredible schools! ​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ We are seeking to start a PTO! ​ If you are interested in joining, please click the button below. Our first meeting will be right before the skate party on Thursday, March 6th.  Background checks-  Reminder that any guests on a field trip or any visitors in the school must have completed the online background checks ahead of time. Please call Hornet Park for questions at 317-784-4565. ​​​​PTO Interest Form​​​​Background Check Form​​​​Volunteer Form ​​​​ Hornet Park Elementary K-1 ​​​​ ​​​​ Hornet Park Breakfast Club: Back and Better Than Ever! ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ Hornet Park Breakfast Club is back and better than ever! Week 3 of Year 4, and we’re just getting started! Who’s ready to kick off the day with good vibes and great company? ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ Hornet Park Essential Skills Class Hits the City! ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ FIRST, SECOND, THIRD… FUN! Mrs. Doran’s class at Hornet Park is having a blast learning ordinal numbers! ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​​ Excited to bring Zones of Regulation to HP! Helping students identify and manage their emotions effectively. ​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ We are Seeking to Start a PTO! ​ If you are interested in joining, please click the button below. Our first meeting will be right before the skate party on Thursday, March 6th.  Background checks-  Reminder that any guests on a field trip or any visitors in the school must have completed the online background checks ahead of time. Please call Hornet Park for questions at 317-784-4565. ​​​​PTO Interest Form HERE!​​​​Volunteer Form​​​​Background Check Form​​​​ Stay Updated on Upcoming Events at Hornet Park – Click Below! ​​​​Long Range Dates to Know​​​​ South Grove Elementary Grades 2-4 ​​​​ ​​​​ Staff Spotlight: Kate Richards ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ As a Speech and Language Pathologist, Miss Kate Richards works to help students find their voice -- whether that means improving communication skills, overcoming speech challenges, or building confidence, she is behind our students every step of the way.  When the school day ends, you might find Miss Richards helping to coach our All Ages Basketball team!  She has been an integral part in developing this wonderful opportunity for our BG Hornets!  In her free time, Miss Richards loves spending time outdoors, running marathons, and trying new things (especially restaurants).  South Grove Elementary is without a doubt a better place because we have Miss Richards!! ​​ ​​​ What's the BUZZ? ​​​​ Get Ready for IREAD-3! Tips for Success & What to Expect on Score Reports ​ We have entered the testing season! ALL 2nd and 3rd graders will take the IREAD-3 assessment next week. Please be sure to send your child to school well rested and ready to knock the test out of the park! Families can expect to see their child’s score report prior to Spring Break.  If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher or Ms. Cotter directly. Below is an explanation of the score report: ​​​​ ​​​​ MATH NIGHT IS COMING! ​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ Order your yearbook now! ​​​​ ​​​​ Fractions Never Tasted So Good! ​​​​ For the past several weeks, Miss Alex Boden’s students have been hard at work mastering fractions, and they just wrapped up their unit in the tastiest way possible! To celebrate, they had a pizza party—where each student enjoyed one-eighth of a delicious pizza. Learning + pizza = the perfect combo! ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​​ ____________________ ​​​​ South Grove Car Rider Procedures & Maps ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ CAR RIDER PROCEDURES AND MAPS ​  Student safety is at the forefront of everything we do. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we ensure all students are safe during arrival and dismissal.  Please feel free to call the office 317 -786-7687 with any questions! ​​ ​​​Click Here!​​​​ Central Intermediate Grades 5-6 ​​​​ ​​​​ Bringing Shakespeare to Life: High School Actors Inspire Central Intermediate 5th Graders! ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ What a treat for our fifth graders at Central Intermediate! ​ The cast of A Midsummer Night’s Dream from Beech Grove High School stopped by to answer questions and share insights about their upcoming performance. Our fifth graders, who are all diving into the same play, came prepared with thoughtful questions and were thrilled to discuss the details with the high school performers. Thank you to our talented Hornet actors for inspiring the next generation of Shakespeare enthusiasts! ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​​ Girls on the Run - Practice starts March 3rd ​​​​ ​​​​ Join Us for the Career Exploration Fair! Help inspire the next generation! ​​​​ ​​​​ Beech Grove Middle School Grades 7-8 ​​​​ ​​​​ Sweet Memories at the BGMS Candy Dance! 🍬📸 ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​​ From the Nurse's Office: ​​​​ ​​​​ Spreading Love & Kindness: NJHS Valentine's Day Celebration! ​​​​ Our BGMS National Junior Honor Society made Valentine's Day projects with the Essential Skills class. The group wrote Valentine's cards to teachers, made fun toilet paper roll bumblebees, created heart designs, and enjoyed delicious cookies and treats. Each Essential Skills student left with a treat bag, along with fun heart glasses! ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​​ BGMS 8th Grade Pickleball Champions Crowned! 🏆🏓 ​​​​ BGMS 8th Grade Wellness completed their pickleball unit and had an 8th Grade competition during lunch to determine the best! Congratulations to Shamad Locket, Abel Ramey, Elijah Duncan, Andrew Ball, Sawyer Colson, Tristan Miller for making it to the finals. Our CHAMPIONS for the 2025 Pickleball Wellness Bracket are Reagen Arthur and Liam Gates! ​​​​ ​​​​ Seventh & Eighth grade Hornets swarmed the Indiana State Museum! ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​​ Beech Grove High School Grades 9-12 ​​​​ ​​​​ SAT School Day for JUNIORS at BGHS! ​​​​ MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ​ SAT School Day for Juniors will take place on Wednesday, March 5th. Juniors - Grade 11: Only juniors will report to BGHS on this day. This is the state accountability test, a graduation requirement, and therefore, attendance is mandatory on test day. If your junior scholar attends C9 vocation school, they are excused from C9 and will need to report to BGHS instead. At the conclusion of the test, junior students are permitted to go home. Buses will run at normal time (3:05pm) and students will be offered breakfast and lunch. Freshman, Sophomores, and Seniors: All 9th, 10th and 12th grade students will participate in asynchronous E-learning on March 5th. RECAP: Who: Current juniors What: SAT School Day When: Wednesday, March 5th Where: BGHS starting at 9:00am -- late arrivals will be sent home and will not be able to test Why: State accountability exam, graduation requirement, scores are good for post-secondary schooling ​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ Beech Grove FFA Shines at Elanco Headquarters ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ Students Share Their FFA Experiences and Build Connections with Industry Leaders ​ Our Beech Grove FFA members had an incredible experience at Elanco Animal Health’s headquarters in Greenfield! They shared their FFA journeys and experiences with Elanco employees, supporting the FFA Alumni and Friends group while gaining valuable public speaking and networking skills. A special thanks to Gary Fuller, Bruce Bye and Elanco for this opportunity! We are #HornetProud of our future leaders! 🧡🖤 ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​​ ​​​​ Coming to BGHS March 7th & 8th. More information in the button below! ​​​​ ​​​​Details & Tickets HERE!​​​​ Honoring Our Nation on a National Stage! 🇺🇸 ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ This past Saturday, February 22, the BGHS Hornet Battalion Color Guard proudly presented the American flag in front of 6,900+ spectators at the first-ever Professional Volleyball Federation All-Star Game in Fishers, Indiana! Even more exciting; the game was televised on CBS Sports, giving our students a moment to shine on a national stage! Way to represent Beech Grove with pride, honor, and excellence! 🇺🇸 ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​​ SPORTS The place to find all things BGCS Sports! ​​​​ ​​​​ Congratulations to ​Mylee​ Boling on being selected to the ​Hoosier​ Basketball​ Magazine Top 60 Senior Workout! ​​​​ ​​​​ Brenden Palma Does it AGAIN! ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ Record Breaker Alert! ​ Wednesday night, the BGMS swim team made a splash at their third meet of the season! Brenden Palma, who’s already shattered two middle school records, did it again! He took on the 400-yard freestyle, where the previous record stood at 4:42.37… and crushed it with an incredible 4:32.93! Congratulations, Brenden! Your hard work and dedication are truly inspiring! Keep making waves! ​​ ​​​ Hoops for a Cause: 4th Graders Score Big for Special Olympics! ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ What a night! ​ Our 4th grade boys and girls basketball teams faced off in an exciting game to raise money for Special Olympics Indiana—and they scored big! Together, they raised $282.13! Congratulations to the boys for taking home the win, but the real victory goes to both teams for their incredible sportsmanship and generosity. ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​​ Central Indiana Basketball Wrap-Up: 4th Grade Team Earns Runner-Up Honors & Valuable Lessons for the Future! ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​​ ​​​​ Click below for MORE Athletic News & Events! ​​​​BGHS Athletic News & Events​​​​BGMS Athletics​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ Click below to sign up for the City of Beech Grove's Newsletter! ​​​​Mayor's Newsletter​​​​ Join 4-H and Discover Endless Opportunities! ​​​​ Check out the Beech Grove Library for more information! ​ Did you know that 4-H is more than just agriculture? It's a chance for students in grades K-12 to explore their passions, learn new skills, and make lifelong friends! Whether you're interested in science, art, leadership, or community service, 4-H has something for everyone. Plus, throughout the month of March, there will be a special 4-H Display in the Beech Grove Library Window! Swing by to learn more about all that 4-H has to offer and get inspired to join. Check out the flyer for more details on how to sign up. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! Please contact Linda Bauknecht (lbauknecht4h@gmail.com) for more information. ​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ ​​

Friday, Feb 28 2025

Support BGCS with Dine to Donate: Friday, February 2...

🍽️ DINE TO DONATE – Happening THIS FRIDAY! Support Beech Grove City Schools' Community Outreach Program just by dining out at  5th Ave Grill & Bar ! 📅  Date: TODAY, February 28th ⏰  Time: 11:00 AM – Midnight 📍  Location: 5th Ave Grill & Bar How it Works: ✅  Dine in anytime between 11 AM and Midnight ✅  Show this post or the flyer on your mobile device (or bring a hard copy) ✅  15% of net sales will be donated to BGCS Community Outreach Enjoy a delicious meal while giving back to the community!  Thank you for your support! ❤ #DineToDonate #BeechGroveSchools #CommunityOutreach #SupportLocal #BeechGrovePride

Wednesday, Feb 26 2025

Check Out the Latest HORNET BLAST Newsletter!

​ ​ Hornet Blast February 14, 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ No school on Monday, February 17, due to Presidents' Day. Have a wonderful 3-day weekend! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Beech Grove Connect: Uniting Schools and Community Through Engagement ​ At Beech Grove City Schools, we believe in the power of community engagement, and this year, we launched a new initiative that has brought us closer than ever to our families and community members. The “Beech Grove Connect” program builds bridges between our schools and the community through an enriching “Lunch and Learn” series.  Our mission for “Beech Grove Connect” has been clear: to provide our school community with a comprehensive, transparent view of all that is happening within our district. Through open dialogue and engagement, we have created an opportunity for community members to gain deeper insights into the programs, initiatives, and events shaping the educational experiences of our students. Throughout the year, participants have explored a range of important topics, including school finance and funding, early childhood education, our multilingual learner program, exceptional learner services, the science of reading, mental health support, bullying prevention programming, and career-ready student supports. One of the highlights was learning about the Beech Grove Middle School Student-Run Business, “We Before Me,” a remarkable program that equips our students with real-world skills. As we near the conclusion of our first year, our participants will soon graduate from the program by engaging in presentations centered on Beech Grove High School programs, showcasing the exceptional opportunities available to our students.  We look forward to continuing this initiative in the years to come. If you are interested in participating in next year’s program, we would love to have you join us! Please reach out to me at lhammack@bgcs.k12.in.us for more information. Together, we are building a stronger, more informed, and engaged community—one conversation at a time. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ District News ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations to Diana Strickland from Central Elementary! She is our latest HORNET HERO! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Watch the video below to hear more! ​ ​ ​ ​ Huge Congratulations to BGHS senior Safi Akrami! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 🌟 From Darkness to Light: A Remarkable Achievement! 🌟 ​ We are so incredibly proud of BGHS Senior Safi Akrami, who was awarded a $16,000 Abe Lincoln Scholarship last week by the Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis! This amazing scholarship honors students who have overcome unimaginable hardships and provides financial support to help them achieve their goals. Safi shared, "I have moved from darkness to light," and we couldn’t be more inspired by his journey. Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis for recognizing and uplifting students like Safi. Stay tuned—there’s more to come about his incredible story! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ See the presentation HERE! ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations, Garret Daniel! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Mr. Daniel Wins 2024-2025 WeB4Me Award! ​ Garret Daniel has been honored with the 2024-2025 Indiana Crossroads Conference WeB4Me Award! This prestigious award, selected by the conference athletic directors, recognizes individuals who selflessly serve the ICC while embodying the WeB4Me mantra established by former Beech Grove Athletic Director, Matt English. Since stepping into his role as Beech Grove High School’s Athletic Director in 2019, Mr. Daniel has been a dedicated servant leader within the ICC. His tireless commitment to student-athletes and his unwavering support of the conference have played a key role in its continued success. He truly exemplifies what it means to put “We” before “Me.” Thank you, Mr. Daniel, for your dedication and leadership! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Buzz Club (Spring Break Version) is BACK! ​ ​ ​ ​ 🐝 Buzz Club is BACK for Spring Break! ​ We’re excited to offer Buzz Club: Spring Break Edition for all BGCS students in grades K-6!  Location: Hornet Park Elementary School Times: 7 AM - 6 PM Questions? Contact Diana Stewart at dstewart@bgcs.k12.in.us Spots fill up fast, so be sure to check out the attached flyer and sign-up form below! 📄✏️ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Questions: Contact Diana Stewart at dstewart@bgcs.k12.in.us ​ ​ ​ ​ Click HERE to sign up! ​ ​ ​ ​ BGCS District Information ​ ​ ​ ​ BGCS Website ​ ​ ​ ​ BGCS Parent Resources ​ ​ ​ ​ District Event Calendar ​ ​ ​ ​ School Board Meeting Livestream ​ ​ ​ ​ Subscribe to the Hornet Blast ​ ​ ​ ​ CONTACT US Page ​ ​ ​ ​ DISTRICT CONTACT INFORMATION! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Contact us! ​ At Beech Grove City Schools, we want everyone to feel comfortable sharing both concerns and celebrations with us. While we always encourage you to first contact your child's teacher, we understand there are times when it may be necessary to reach out to a building administrator. Please know that we genuinely want to hear from you. Below, you will find contact information for BGCS administrators as well as a button that directs you to the CONTACT US page on our website. Have a question or concern? We've got you covered! We're here to help with anything—no issue is too big or too small! #BeechGroveCares #HereToHelp #LoveWhereYouLearn ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Ways to communicate directly with building administrators: Website submission via CONTACT US form: https://bgcs.k12.in.us/contact-us/ Direct message any staff member/administrator via Parent Square Hornet Park ECC/Elementary School: Principal Rob Adamson 317-780-5050 or radamson@bgcs.k12.in.us South Grove Elementary School: Stephanie Cotter 317-786-7687 or scotter@bgcs.k12.in.us Central Intermediate School: Andy Karr 317-784-4565 or akarr@bgcs.k12.in.us BGMS: Ryan Morgan 317-784-6649 or rymorgan@bgcs.k12.in.us BGHS: Trent Austin 317-786-1447 or taustin@bgcs.k12.in.us District administration: 317-788-4481 Dr. Laura Hammack - Superintendent of schools; lhammack@bgcs.k12.in.us Mitzi Garman - Director of Communications; mgarman@bgcs.k12.in.us Brian Garman - Director of Personnel; bgarman@bgcs.k12.in.us Amy Reeves - Director of Exceptional Learners; areeves@bgcs.k12.in.us ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ From the BGCS Nurse's Office: ​ ​ ​ ​ Cold & flu season is upon us ​ We are committed to keeping our students healthy and learning. Lately, we’ve seen an uptick in illnesses, and we want to remind families of the importance of monitoring symptoms before sending students to school. If your child has a fever, is experiencing vomiting, or other significant symptoms, please keep them home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without medication. This helps prevent the spread of illness and ensures they return to school ready to learn. At the same time, attendance matters! When students are healthy, being in school is crucial for their success. If your child needs to stay home due to illness, please report their absence and work with teachers to stay on track. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our school community healthy and thriving! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Tech Help ​ ​ ​ ​ Helping our Students at Home ​ Click on the titles below to be sent to that site. Canvas (Don’t Google Canvas - use this link) Username: first + last name Password: lunch number + first name Skyward Username: first + last name Password: Set by student StudentSquare Sign in with Google Google Drive firstlast@bgcs.k12.in.us Chromebook password (set by student) I-Ready  firstlast@bgcs.k12.in.us lunch + first name Be sure to select Indiana ​ ​ ​ ​ Parent Square Help ​ ​ ​ ​ Notification Reminder ​ Just a friendly reminder to check your ParentSquare notification settings to ensure you’re receiving updates in the way that works best for you. ParentSquare defaults to email only, but it’s super easy to adjust! Here’s how: Log into your ParentSquare account. On the left, click "Notifications" to choose your preferences for email, text, or app alerts. Make sure “School Alerts” is toggled on so you don’t miss any important messages. Double-check that your phone number for texts isn’t a landline. You can edit your contact info if anything needs updating. If you need assistance, you can click the "?" symbol in the top right of ParentSquare to access helpful articles or chat with their amazing support team. Of course, feel free to reach out to your child's school if you have any questions. Parent Square information syncs directly with Skyward so any information entered into Skyward will sync to Parent Square. Hope this helps, and thank you for staying connected! 🧡 ​ ​ ​ ​ Food Service ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Click HERE for more information! ​ ​ ​ ​ Click Below for the most recent BGCS Food Service Newsletter ​ ​ ​ ​ February Food Service Newsletter ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Winter weather is upon us! Click below to learn more about our inclement weather procedures. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Inclement Weather Procedures ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Five Schools. One Family. Find specific information below from each of our incredible schools! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Room 131 used their imaginations to fly to Florida! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ We are seeking to start a PTO! ​ If you are interested in joining, please click the button below. Our first meeting will be right before the skate party on Thursday, March 6th.  Background checks-  Reminder that any guests on a field trip or any visitors in the school must have completed the online background checks ahead of time. Please call Hornet Park for questions at 317-784-4565. ​ ​ ​ ​ PTO Interest Form ​ ​ ​ ​ Background Check Form ​ ​ ​ ​ Volunteer Form ​ ​ ​ ​ Hornet Park Elementary K-1 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Student of the Month & Hornet Park Success Story: Emerson Clark ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations Emerson Clark! ​ "Emerson is respectful, sweet, and an all around awesome student. Emerson works so hard in class and doesn't give up when something is hard. Emerson is someone that everyone enjoys being around because he is such a good friend. We love Emerson!" - Mr. Adamson ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learning Braille in Mrs. Doran's Class! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Support Hornet Park! Click the button below to buy discounted Pacers tickets—Hornet Park earns a portion of the proceeds ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pacers ticket information ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Excited to bring Zones of Regulation to HP! Helping students identify and manage their emotions effectively. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ We are Seeking to Start a PTO! ​ If you are interested in joining, please click the button below. Our first meeting will be right before the skate party on Thursday, March 6th.  Background checks-  Reminder that any guests on a field trip or any visitors in the school must have completed the online background checks ahead of time. Please call Hornet Park for questions at 317-784-4565. ​ ​ ​ ​ PTO Interest Form HERE! ​ ​ ​ ​ Volunteer Form ​ ​ ​ ​ Background Check Form ​ ​ ​ ​ Stay Updated on Upcoming Events at Hornet Park – Click Below! ​ ​ ​ ​ Long Range Dates to Know ​ ​ ​ ​ South Grove Elementary Grades 2-4 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Student of the Month: Andrew Wilkerson-Honeycutt ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ South Grove Students Meet K9 Zoey! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Special Visitors at South Grove! ​ Officer Parker and his police dog, K9 Zoey, visited South Grove to give a special presentation about Zoey’s important role and the work they do together. The students earned an A+ for their enthusiasm and attentiveness! We’re so grateful for Officer Parker, K9 Zoey, and all of our incredible School Resource Officers who go above and beyond to care for our Hornet family ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ STEM City Sparks Curiosity and Fun! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ STEM City was a huge hit! ​ We had an incredible turnout and an absolute blast exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math together with our K-6 students and families. The energy was AMAZING! We can’t wait to do it all again next year! 🚀🔬💡 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Mark your calendars for our 3rd grade music program! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ MATH NIGHT IS COMING! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Order your yearbook now! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ____________________ ​ ​ ​ ​ South Grove Car Rider Procedures & Maps ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ CAR RIDER PROCEDURES AND MAPS ​  Student safety is at the forefront of everything we do. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we ensure all students are safe during arrival and dismissal.  Please feel free to call the office 317 -786-7687 with any questions! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Click Here! ​ ​ ​ ​ Central Intermediate Grades 5-6 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Student of the Month: Andi Ahaus ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Central Band Students Earn Gold! ​ ​ ​ ​ 🎶🏅 Gold Standard!🏅🎶 ​ We have some AMAZING news to share! This weekend, seven of our Central Elementary band students competed in the "Solo & Ensemble District Festival", where they each performed a solo for a judge. Not only did they rise to the challenge, but ALL SEVEN earned gold ratings! And a special shoutout to Paxton Davis for achieving a perfect score! 🥇 Congratulations to: 🎵 Rowan Camp 🎵 Noelle Pelham 🎵 Quinton Heidelberger 🎵 Ava Cruea 🎵 Matthew Weinstein 🎵 Anna Ramey 🎵 Paxton Davis Way to go, Hornets! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication! 🎺🎶 #HornetPride #GoldStandard #LoveWhereYouLearn ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Girls on the Run - Practice starts March 3rd ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Donut Raffle Winners at Central Intermediate ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ See how to order your own Central Intermediate Yearbook! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Enter code 92620M HERE to order! ​ ​ ​ ​ Join Us for the Career Exploration Fair! Help inspire the next generation! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Beech Grove Middle School Grades 7-8 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Student of the Month: Shannen Green ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ From the Nurse's Office: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Beech Grove High School Grades 9-12 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Student of the Month: Camille Dilk ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Coming to BGHS March 7th & 8th. More information in the button below! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Details & Tickets HERE! ​ ​ ​ ​ Beech Grove Choir Students Heading to STATE! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ We are THRILLED to share that 12 of our Beech Grove Choir students have advanced to State Solo & Ensemble! Their hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud of their accomplishments. This is a huge moment for our choir program, and we can’t wait to see them shine at State! 🎶✨ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Game Time! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learning Through Play: MLL Students Make a Splash with Go Fish! ​ What a fun day! Our students in the MLL (Multilingual Learner) Foundations course played Go Fish! The game was a blast and gave students the chance to practice asking and answering questions with the verb ‘to have,’ using articles (a/an/the), and applying their classroom vocabulary. We LOVE our Hornet family! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ College Goal Sunday ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 🧬 Science in Action! BGHS Students Dive into DNA with Hands-On Learning!🧬 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Winter Formal 2025 is in the books! Here's a glimpse into the fun & unforgettable memories from an amazing night! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ SPORTS The place to find all things BGCS Sports! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations to our ALFORD INSURANCE ATHLETES OF THE MONTH: Jaydyn Madry & Auna McCarty ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Breaking School Records! ​ ​ ​ ​ BGMS Swim is Making Headlines! ​ Last night, Brendan Palma made waves against Plainfield MS, breaking TWO school records! 200 Freestyle: Old record – 2:09.70 Brendan’s time – 2:05.53 100 Freestyle:Old record – 58.02 Brendan’s time – 57.90 And he’s not done yet—he’s aiming for TWO more records! Let’s cheer him on as he continues to make BG history! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Wise Words from Dr. Hammack: 'Be unapologetically and authentically YOU ​ ​ ​ ​ The Lady Hornets were fortunate to hear from BGCS Superintendent Dr. Laura Hammack before Sectional play. She shared powerful insights on leaving a legacy, staying true to your values, and trusting yourself. Thank you, Dr. Hammack, for your inspiration and encouragement! 🏀 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Wishing our new All-Abilities Basketball team the best of luck this season! Go Hornets! 🏀🖤 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ BGHS Boys' Basketball is in full swing! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Click below for MORE Athletic News & Events! ​ ​ ​ ​ BGHS Athletic News & Events ​ ​ ​ ​ BGMS Athletics ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ MLL Students Crack the Case: A Fun Lesson in Listening & Mapping! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Raising Money for Special Olympics one Chicken Nugget at a Time! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Click below to sign up for the City of Beech Grove's Newsletter! ​ ​ ​ ​ Mayor's Newsletter ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Friday, Feb 14 2025

Beech Grove High School ONLY - eLearning Day on 2/14/25

Dear Beech Grove High School Families, Faculty, and Staff, Due to a significant increase in student absences related to illness,  Beech Grove High School ONLY will have an asynchronous eLearning Day on Friday, February 14 . Over the past two days, our student absence rate has averaged 23% , surpassing the  20% threshold for concern .  All other schools will be in session, as usual.   We want to prioritize the health and well-being of our students and staff. Many of the reported absences are due to respiratory infections, including high fever, strep throat, and influenza A . We encourage families to closely  monitor for symptoms and keep students home if they are experiencing illness. As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, February 17 , in observance of  Presidents’ Day . Additionally, our  Varsity Basketball game will still take place at 6:00 PM on Friday, February 14 . Thank you for your understanding and support as we take proactive steps to ensure the health and safety of our school community. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Stay well,  Dr. Laura Hammack Superintendent Beech Grove City Schools

Thursday, Feb 13 2025

🐝 Buzz Club is BACK for Spring Break!

🐝 Buzz Club is BACK for Spring Break!  We’re excited to offer Buzz Club: Spring Break Edition for all  BGCS students in grades K-6!   Location: Hornet Park Elementary School Times: 7 AM - 6 PM Questions? Contact Diana Stewart at dstewart@bgcs.k12.in.us Spots fill up fast, so be sure to check out the attached flyer and sign-up form below! 📄✏️ Sign up HERE!

Wednesday, Feb 12 2025

February Food Service Newsletter

Hello BGCS Families check out the attached newsletter for all the latest updates on all things Food Service at BGCS!  Hola familias de BGCS, adjunto el boletín para conocer las últimas actualizaciones sobre todo las cafeterias en BGCS!

Friday, Jan 31 2025

HORNET BLAST: January 31, 2025

​ ​ Welcome to the NEW Hornet Blast!! ​ Exciting Updates to the Hornet Blast Newsletter! We’re thrilled to introduce the new format of the Hornet Blast! Here are a few key updates to help you get the most out of it: Streamlined Sections: The newsletter is now organized into distinct sections for each school, making it easier for you to quickly find updates related to your child’s school. There’s also a district section and an athletics section to keep you informed about broader initiatives and events. User-Friendly Across Devices: Please note that the newsletter may look slightly different depending on the device you’re using. Photos, text, and formatting may adjust on phones, tablets, or computers due to screen sizes and resolution. For the best experience, take a moment to explore how it displays on your device. Some devices may also require you to click "View Entire Message" at the bottom to see the full newsletter. Connect With Us on Social Media: Don’t miss out on the daily highlights from Beech Grove City Schools! While the Hornet Blast offers a snapshot, you’ll find many more photos and updates on our social media platforms. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & X to stay connected with the amazing things happening every day in our schools. And best of all, the newsletter is now translatable into all languages! This feature ensures that every family can access the information they need in their preferred language. We’re confident that this new format will make finding the information you need easier and more enjoyable. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with it, and as always, thank you for staying engaged with Beech Grove City Schools! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Hornet Blast January 31, 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Superintendent's Corner with Dr. Hammack ​ In Beech Grove City Schools, we are always looking for ways to strengthen the connection between our schools and our community. One of the most meaningful ways you can stay engaged and informed is by attending our monthly school board meetings, held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Hornet Training Center at Beech Grove High School or online via livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@beechgrovestudentnetwork5894/live. (You can click the button below.) These meetings are a time for celebration of achievements and thoughtful discussion about the future of our schools.  Starting in February 2025, we’re excited to introduce some enhancements to these meetings that will provide even greater insight into the work happening across the district. Each month, we’ll feature a presentation from one of our incredible district leaders—principals, directors, or specialized staff—on a key topic affecting our schools. From strategic planning to student attendance and even behind-the-scenes work in food service and transportation, these reports will highlight the dedication and expertise that make Beech Grove City Schools a wonderful place to learn and grow. Our goal is to foster transparency, collaboration, and trust in every decision we make. We hope these changes will make our board meetings even more meaningful for everyone involved. Whether you’re a parent, a staff member, or a community member, I encourage you to attend a meeting and see the exciting work we’re doing to support our students. Your voice and presence matter. Together, we will continue to make Beech Grove City schools a place where we love where we learn. Warmly, Dr. Laura Hammack Superintendent, Beech Grove City Schools ​ ​ ​ ​ School Board meeting link HERE! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ BGCS District Information ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Hornet Collaboration in Action! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ From Sketches to Smiles! ​ BGHS 3D art teacher Alison Felice teamed up with South Grove teachers Mr. Runner and Mrs. Nulliner for an out-of-this-world project that brought 3rd graders and high school ceramics students together! As part of their Solar System unit, the 3rd graders created aliens from planets of their choosing and wrote descriptions and stories about their creations. Mrs. Felice’s 3D art students took those ideas and sketched their interpretations of the aliens. Today, the high schoolers visited South Grove to meet the 3rd graders, share their designs, and get feedback. Ms. Felice described the experience as one of the highlights of her teaching career: "Seeing those little faces light up when they saw the high schoolers coming down the hallway was so precious." This incredible collaboration showcases the spirit of being a HORNET—one community, inspiring creativity and connection across all grades. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Important Links ​ ​ ​ ​ BGCS Website ​ ​ ​ ​ BGCS Parent Resources ​ ​ ​ ​ District Event Calendar ​ ​ ​ ​ School Board Meeting Livestream ​ ​ ​ ​ CONTACT US Page ​ ​ ​ ​ DISTRICT CONTACT INFORMATION! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Contact us! ​ At Beech Grove City Schools, we want everyone to feel comfortable sharing both concerns and celebrations with us. While we always encourage you to first contact your child's teacher, we understand there are times when it may be necessary to reach out to a building administrator. Please know that we genuinely want to hear from you. Below, you will find contact information for BGCS administrators as well as a button that directs you to the CONTACT US page on our website. Have a question or concern? We've got you covered! We're here to help with anything—no issue is too big or too small! #BeechGroveCares #HereToHelp #LoveWhereYouLearn ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Ways to communicate directly with building administrators: Website submission via CONTACT US form: https://bgcs.k12.in.us/contact-us/ Direct message any staff member/administrator via Parent Square Hornet Park ECC/Elementary School: Principal Rob Adamson 317-780-5050 or radamson@bgcs.k12.in.us South Grove Elementary School: Stephanie Cotter 317-786-7687 or scotter@bgcs.k12.in.us Central Intermediate School: Andy Karr 317-784-4565 or akarr@bgcs.k12.in.us BGMS: Ryan Morgan 317-784-6649 or rymorgan@bgcs.k12.in.us BGHS: Trent Austin 317-786-1447 or taustin@bgcs.k12.in.us District administration: 317-788-4481 Dr. Laura Hammack - Superintendent of schools; lhammack@bgcs.k12.in.us Mitzi Garman - Director of Communications; mgarman@bgcs.k12.in.us Brian Garman - Director of Personnel; bgarman@bgcs.k12.in.us Amy Reeves - Director of Exceptional Learners; areeves@bgcs.k12.in.us ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Tech Help ​ ​ ​ ​ Helping our Students at Home ​ Click on the titles below to be sent to that site. Canvas (Don’t Google Canvas - use this link) Username: first + last name Password: lunch number + first name Skyward Username: first + last name Password: Set by student StudentSquare Sign in with Google Google Drive firstlast@bgcs.k12.in.us Chromebook password (set by student) I-Ready  firstlast@bgcs.k12.in.us lunch + first name Be sure to select Indiana ​ ​ ​ ​ Parent Square Help ​ ​ ​ ​ Notification Reminder ​ Just a friendly reminder to check your ParentSquare notification settings to ensure you’re receiving updates in the way that works best for you. ParentSquare defaults to email only, but it’s super easy to adjust! Here’s how: Log into your ParentSquare account. On the left, click "Notifications" to choose your preferences for email, text, or app alerts. Make sure “School Alerts” is toggled on so you don’t miss any important messages. Double-check that your phone number for texts isn’t a landline. You can edit your contact info if anything needs updating. If you need assistance, you can click the "?" symbol in the top right of ParentSquare to access helpful articles or chat with their amazing support team. Of course, feel free to reach out to your child's school if you have any questions. Parent Square information syncs directly with Skyward so any information entered into Skyward will sync to Parent Square. Hope this helps, and thank you for staying connected! 🧡 ​ ​ ​ ​ Food Service ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Click HERE for more information! ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Winter weather is upon us! Click below to learn more about our inclement weather procedures. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Inclement Weather Procedures ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Five Schools. One Family. Find specific information below from each of our incredible schools! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learning Blueprints and Building Dreams: Our Students Construct Lincoln Log Houses with Teamwork and Creativity! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ We are seeking to start a PTO! ​ If you are interested in joining, please click the button below. Our first meeting will be right before the skate party on Thursday, March 6th.  Background checks-  Reminder that any guests on a field trip or any visitors in the school must have completed the online background checks ahead of time. Please call Hornet Park for questions at 317-784-4565. ​ ​ ​ ​ PTO Interest Form ​ ​ ​ ​ Background Check Form ​ ​ ​ ​ Volunteer Form ​ ​ ​ ​ Hornet Park Elementary K-1 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Hornet Park Success Story: Carson Nix ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Carson Nix is this week’s success story! ​ Mrs. Hamlet shares, “Carson is helpful, a good friend, and always tries his best. He’s super helpful every Friday during Kitchen Kids, where he mixes, scoops, pours, and measures—and he’s also a fantastic cleaner! Carson loves reading books, especially the ones we’ve read in class. He’s always eager to take them home and share them with his family. At home, he does an excellent job taking care of his little brother and sister. Gunny and I are so proud of this amazing kid!” Keep up the great work, Carson! ​ ​ ​ ​ Mrs. Doran's Class Reaches for the Stars! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Exciting news! ​ Mrs. Doran's class has been diving into astronomy in CKLA, learning all about stars and constellations, and they officially have a star! Each student will receive a certificate and a star map to take home. You can also download a star map app to locate their star near the constellation Aquila in the night sky. The students are overjoyed—their class will now shine in the night sky forever! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Kids Heart Challenge starts next week- Watch this link for Finn’s Mission! ​ ​ ​ ​ Kids Heart Challenge Video HERE! ​ ​ ​ ​ Support Hornet Park! Click the button below to buy discounted Pacers tickets—Hornet Park earns a portion of the proceeds ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pacers ticket information ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Excited to bring Zones of Regulation to HP! Helping students identify and manage their emotions effectively. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ We are Seeking to Start a PTO! ​ If you are interested in joining, please click the button below. Our first meeting will be right before the skate party on Thursday, March 6th.  Background checks-  Reminder that any guests on a field trip or any visitors in the school must have completed the online background checks ahead of time. Please call Hornet Park for questions at 317-784-4565. ​ ​ ​ ​ PTO Interest Form HERE! ​ ​ ​ ​ Volunteer Form ​ ​ ​ ​ Background Check Form ​ ​ ​ ​ Stay Updated on Upcoming Events at Hornet Park – Click Below! ​ ​ ​ ​ Long Range Dates to Know ​ ​ ​ ​ South Grove Elementary Grades 2-4 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Staff Spotlight: Crystal Majors ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ South Grove Elementary is incredibly lucky to have Ms. Crystal Majors as our Instructional Coach! Ms. Majors is in her 8th year of teaching and 3rd year as an Instructional Coach with BGCS.  She holds her M.S. in Educational Leadership and one day hopes to be a building level administrator.  Ms. Majors LOVES helping students, teachers, and paraprofessionals reach their growth goals.  Our paraprofessionals have been attending weekly professional development with Ms. Majors to learn about best practices in delivering academic feedback.  #Together ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Mark your calendars for our 3rd grade music program! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 4th! Best part? It's FREE! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 102 Days Smarter: Second Graders Celebrate Milestone! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ____________________ ​ ​ ​ ​ South Grove Car Rider Procedures & Maps ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ CAR RIDER PROCEDURES AND MAPS ​  Student safety is at the forefront of everything we do. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we ensure all students are safe during arrival and dismissal.  Please feel free to call the office 317 -786-7687 with any questions! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Click Here! ​ ​ ​ ​ Central Intermediate Grades 5-6 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Celebrating our A/B Honor Roll Students! More photos in the Photo Gallery! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations to Mr. Matthew Laker! ​ ​ ​ ​ We are thrilled to celebrate Mr. Laker from Central Intermediate School, who has been awarded a prestigious Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Fellowship Grant. His project, “Adventures in History: My Eastern European UNESCO Bike Odyssey,” will combine his passions for history and biking as he explores UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Eastern Europe. Along the way, he’ll even participate in a falconry class! 🦅🚴‍♂️ This incredible opportunity is part of a program that supports Indiana educators by funding renewal projects that inspire creativity and rejuvenation. We can’t wait to hear how this adventure enriches his teaching and brings new experiences to his students. Congratulations, Mr. Laker—you make Beech Grove proud! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Girls on the Run - Practice starts March 3rd ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ See how to order your own Central Intermediate Yearbook! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Enter code 92620M HERE to order! ​ ​ ​ ​ Join Us for the Career Exploration Fair! Help inspire the next generation! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Beech Grove Middle School Grades 7-8 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ BGMS DANCE TIME! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Beech Grove Middle School Winter Candyland Dance ​ Beech Grove Middle School is excited to announce this year’s annual dance party! The theme for 2025 is Winter Candyland, and the event will take place on Saturday, February 8th, from 6-8 PM. The evening will feature: - A professional DJ, Jeff K Productions, in the lower gymnasium. - Basketball, volleyball, and assorted activities in the upper gymnasium. - A photo station with printed photographs included in the ticket price. Tickets go on sale next week, starting Monday, January 13th, in the front office for $5 per person. This price includes a water bottle and a photo. Concessions will also be available for additional purchases. More information will be shared with families via ParentSquare and distributed to students during I-Succeed classes. This event is always a fun and engaging night for students, filled with memories they’ll talk about for weeks. Don’t miss it! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Celebrating Creativity & Self-Love at BGMS! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Art class is more than just art with Mrs. Sutton ​ After 21 years of teaching, Mrs.Sutton says these first few weeks of the new semester have been some of the best days ever! To kick things off, she introduced her students to the powerful book "The Best Part of Me" and gave them an unforgettable assignment: capture a photo of their "best part" and write a heartfelt 5-6 paragraph reflection about why it’s special. The results? Absolutely incredible! Mrs.Sutton has laughed, cried, and been amazed by the creativity and vulnerability of her students. In a world filled with unrealistic beauty standards, this project encouraged students to look inward, embrace their individuality, and celebrate the unique qualities that make them truly beautiful—a challenging task, especially as teenagers. From artistic photos to deeply personal writing, these students went above and beyond, showing just how much heart and talent they have. Mrs.Sutton is not only Hornet proud but teacher proud! We are so inspired by these young minds and the powerful lessons happening right here at Beech Grove! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Beech Grove High School Grades 9-12 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ BGHS Winter Formal Information ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Saturday, February 1st ​ The BGHS student council is hosting the 2025 BGHS Winter Formal on Saturday, February 1st @ the Visionloft Events Stutz in Downtown Indianapolis. This is expected to be a wonderful event for our kids! Ask your child for more information or call BGHS at 317-786-1447. Tickets still on sale!! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ College Goal Sunday ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ SPORTS The place to find all things BGCS Sports! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ FOUR Lady Hornet Wrestlers make it to STATE Wrestling FINALS! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Your 4th Grade BG Lady Hornets Are South Putnam Shootout Champions! 🏀 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Senior Mylee Boling is only the 5th Lady Hornet to join the 1000 point club! CONGRATULATIONS! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Senior Night Honors ​ Congratulations to Mylee Boling on joining the 1000 point club with a 36 point performance on Senior Night! She is the 5th Lady Hornet in school history, joining Amy Gearlds, Katie Gearlds, Cameron Cardenas, & Katie Giller! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Click below for MORE Athletic News & Events! ​ ​ ​ ​ Athletic News & Events ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Share important updates ​ Paragraph blocks are great for explaining information with more detail. Three to four sentences in a paragraph block would be ideal. Keep in mind that lengthy paragraphs over one thousand characters can feel like a lot to read. 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