It might be a rainy first day of summer break, but that just means it’s the perfect weather to curl up on the couch with a great story!
We want to keep our students' reading muscles strong all summer long. That’s why we are partnering with the Charlestown-Clark County Public Library to encourage all of our families to sign up for their Summer Reading Program today! They have levels for all ages from preschool to adult!
It’s completely free, packed with fun challenges, and a great way to beat the rainy-day blues. You can view their catalog, look up local branch hours, and plan your next library trip right from your phone.
🎯 How to get started on this rainy day:
Explore Online: Check out the library website to see upcoming summer events at your closest branch (Charlestown, Sellersburg, Henryville, Borden, or New Washington): https://youseemore.com/clarkco/contentpages.asp?loc=110
Make a Rainy Day Plan: Once the weather clears up, head to your local branch to get your official library card and sign up for the Summer Reading Club!
Track Your Reading: Keep reading all summer long to earn cool library prizes and rewards.
Let’s kick off summer break by diving into a new adventure. Happy reading, everyone! 🚀
🔎 Each week, a central office committee reviews nominations and selects one educator from a rotating school (BES, HES, BHS, HHS). Winners receive a $50 Amazon gift card courtesy of the Kolton Kaiser Foundation. The nominator’s identity is revealed to the honoree on announcement day to keep the fun and suspense.
For our final week, the BHSC Teacher Feature Friday is a double feature, and this post spotlights Henryville High School.
Jeff Schroeder, HHS, English teacher
Experience: 36 years (33 at West Clark and Borden-Henryville)
College/University: IUS (Bachelor's) and Indiana Wesleyan (Master's)
Fun Facts: Mr. Schroeder's best sport in high school was tennis, yet he decided to play baseball in college.
"I made the decision 33 years ago to leave Madison Consolidated High School to accept a position at Henryville High School to teach English/Language Arts and coach baseball. That turned out to be one of the best decisions that I have ever made. The relationships that I have made with students, faculty, and community members during those years are near and dear to me. , " says Mr. Schroeder.
Mr. Schroeder was nominated by former student Cassie Walton. Her words about Mr. Schroeder reveal just how important positive, intentional relationships are in working with students. "Mr. Schroeder was my English teacher my senior year. I had him first period, and he is truly the only reason I made it to school each morning. I didn’t have any friends, didn’t talk that much. But Mr. Schroeder made sure to have at least one conversation with me each day because he knew I didn’t have anyone in my corner. He truly made such an impact on me my senior year, and I definitely couldn’t have done it without him," Cassie wrote.
Cassie’s story is a powerful reminder of the profound difference a caring teacher can make. Congratulations, Mr. Schroeder, on this wonderful recognition of your empathy, dedication, and heart. Thank you for making sure no one stands alone.
What a great way to wrap up our inaugural year of BHSC Teacher Features, sponsored by the Kolton Kaiser Foundation! This year, thirty-six BHSC teachers were recognized by students, families, and community members for the impact they've made on BHSC students. Nominations will reopen next school year for BHSC Teacher Features for each of the four schools.
We have officially made it to the finish line of the school year! As you head into a well-deserved summer break, we have one quick (but important) thing to cross off your to-do list so you can truly relax.
Registration for the 2026-27 school year is moving fast! We’ve officially broken past the halfway point, and the leaderboard is shifting as we speak. Thank you to all the families who are already completely set for the fall!
If your family falls into the "Not Started" or "In Progress" category, please take a few minutes before switching into full summer mode to log in and knock it out. Getting this done now is crucial—it directly helps our schools plan for staffing, rosters, schedules, and transportation so we can hit the ground running in August.
🏆 The Last Day Leaderboard 🏆
Our registration numbers are climbing across the board, and the race for the top spot is heating up! Check out the updated standings as of today:
🥇 Borden Elementary: 61.59% (Still leading the charge and breaking past the 60% milestone! 🎉)
🥈 Henryville Elementary: 54.77% (Gaining fast and officially over the halfway mark! 👀)
🥉 Borden High School: 47.57% (Closing in on that 50% finish line! 👏)
💪 Henryville High School: 42.77% (A massive jump from the last update! The comeback is officially on! 🔥)
Another important note: 72 families across the district have applications started that are unsubmitted. Get those apps submitted!
Every single submission moves the needle. Which school can rally the most and shake up the leaderboard for the start of summer?
Have a wonderful, safe, and happy last day of school! ☀️
🌟 Group 1: Fighting Light Pollution 🌌
Kayden Shultz & Nathan Burns
The Mission: Mitigating the harmful effects of light pollution on human circadian rhythms and wildlife.
The Solution: They engineered an outdoor lighting system designed to reduce light pollution by at least 30%!
🌟 Group 2: "Epione" Medical App 📱
Brianna Chastain, Charli Daniels, & Ethan Romine
The Mission: Simplifying complex medication management and providing vital life-saving knowledge to the public.
The Solution: A mobile health app that guides users through critical first aid situations (like burns and bleeding) and tracks prescription compliance.
🌟 Group 3: Multiple Stimuli Alarm Clock ⏰
Quincy Dooley, Owen Kern, & Josiah Spicer
The Mission: Waking up extremely heavy sleepers who suffer from alarm fatigue and don't respond to traditional sound.
The Solution: A physical robotics device that combines high-fidelity sound with mechanical motion to ensure a reliable wake-up call.
These projects showcase true innovation and prove that our students are officially career- and college-ready.
Join us in congratulating these brilliant young minds on their hard work!
Parents and families! Looking for an exciting, hands-on summer experience for your middle school student? Ivy Tech Community College in Sellersburg is hosting Ivy Institute 2026—a special 1-day program designed just for middle schoolers to explore incredible career paths.
Your student can dive into awesome, interactive sessions like:
🤖 Coding through Lego Robotics
🔬 Health Science careers in brand-new, state-of-the-art labs
🌲 Environmental science with hands-on outdoor experiences
💼 Entrepreneurship and business fundamentals
👶 A Safe Sitter® class to learn essential childcare and safety skills
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
💰 Cost: Only $30!
Spots are limited, so don't wait to grab a ticket!
👉 Register here: https://ems.ticketbud.com/ivy-institute-2026
✉️ Questions? Reach out to Andrea Bush at abush22@ivytech.edu
Earlier this month, the Henryville High School student art show put some incredible creativity on full display. Visitors got to explore a massive variety of student masterpieces from Mrs. Sweeney’s art classes, including Intro to 2-D & 3-D Art, Fiber Arts, Ceramics, Printmaking, & Sculpture, in addition to some special features from 7th grade art classes.
Below are some additional photos of student work.
Earlier this month, the Henryville High School student art show put some incredible creativity on full display. Visitors got to explore a massive variety of student masterpieces from Mrs. Sweeney’s art classes, including Intro to 2-D & 3-D Art, Fiber Arts, Ceramics, Printmaking, & Sculpture, in addition to some special features from 7th grade art classes.
Our elementary students were invited to visit the show, giving many of them their very first experience in a real gallery-type setting!
Check out some of the amazing student work! A second post will follow with additional student work.
Henryville High School's own band and music teacher Natalie Humble is a quarterfinalist for the 2027 Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum!
The Music Educator Award was established to recognize current educators who have made a signficiant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools. Semifinalists will be announced in September.
Congratulations, Miss Humble!
One big thing to check off your summer to-do list! ✅
We are officially in the swing of registration for the 2026-27 school year! Currently, 38% of our families have successfully submitted their forms. Thank you to the 605 students who are already set for the fall!
If you fall into that "Not Started" or "In Progress" category, take a few minutes this week to log in and knock it out. Getting this done now helps our schools plan for staffing, rosters, schedules, and transportation so we can hit the ground running.
A little friendly competition never hurt! 🏆 Our registration numbers are climbing, but one school is currently "leading the charge." Check out the standings as of today:
🥇 Borden Elementary: 47% (Way to set the pace!)
🥈 Henryville Elementary: 39.5%
🥉 Borden High School: 38.5%
💪 Henryville High School: 30.5% (Plenty of time to make a comeback!)
Which school community can move the needle the most by next week? Let’s get those forms submitted and clear those to-do lists! ✅
#PLTW #STEM #STEMeducation
🔎 Each week, a central office committee reviews nominations and selects one educator from a rotating school (BES, HES, BHS, HHS). Winners receive a $50 Amazon gift card courtesy of the Kolton Kaiser Foundation. The nominator’s identity is revealed to the honoree on announcement day to keep the fun and suspense.
This week, the BHSC Teacher Feature Friday spotlights Henryville High School.
Zerach Coats, HHS, English teacher
Experience: 2 years
College/University: IUS
Fun Facts: Mr. Coats loves snow skiing and preaching.
Mr. Coats says, "I think that my favorite part of being a teacher is the relationships I get to build with the staff and students around me. I love getting to know the students and I love having the opportunity to make an impact on their lives. It always makes me happy when a student comes up to talk to me about their sports, hobbies, families, or whatever they want. It gives me an opportunity to grow my relationships with them and it proves to me that they know I care about them, not only as students but as actual individual people as well. "
Mr. Coats was nominated by a middle school student's family, who wrote, "My daughter speaks so highly of him. He really has a way with middle school teens, which in itself is a blessing! "
Congratulations, Mr. Coats! Thank you for choosing to make a difference at BHSC.
If you'd like to nominate a BHSC teacher to be recognized, use this link: https://forms.gle/XE8uHmrTaVtQBB1E7
Families, we know your "To-Do" list is a mile long. But did you know that registering for the 26-27 school year takes less time than a grocery run?
Currently, 13.76% of our current students are officially set for next year. Another 40 returning families have started their applications, but they haven't hit that "Submit" button. Take 15 minutes today to knock it out, and you won’t have to think about it for the rest of the school year or this summer!
Quick Checklist:
Returning Families: Infinite Campus is your best friend. Register in the Parent Portal
New Families: Grab that state-issued birth certificate and head to bhsc.school and click on Registration.
Everyone: Have your proof of address ready to upload!
If you have any trouble at all, call your child's school office, and we will help get you submitted!
BES: 812-913-9602
BHS: 812-913-9601
HES: 812-294-4806
HHS: 812-294-4276
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A8A722ABFCC25-63264615-afterprom
It’s time to gear up for the 2026-2027 school year! Whether you are a returning family or joining the Borden-Henryville School Corporation for the first time, our online registration portal is ready for you.
How to Register:
Make sure you have your proof of address (utility bill or driver’s license) handy before you begin!
Returning Families: Log in via your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. You can be finished in 15-20 minutes!
New Families: Head to www.bhsc.school and click on 26-27 Registration. Expect the process to take about 20–30 minutes.
All families, even those who attended during the 25-26 school year, are required to update their registration information annually.
If you need help with the process, give us a call at your child's school's office, and we'd be happy to help!
BHSC Teacher Feature Friday (a few days late)
🔎 Each week, a central office committee reviews nominations and selects one educator from a rotating school (BES, HES, BHS, HHS). Winners receive a $50 Amazon gift card courtesy of the Kolton Kaiser Foundation. The nominator’s identity is revealed to the honoree on announcement day to keep the fun and suspense.
This week, the BHSC Teacher Feature Friday spotlights Henryville High School.
Matthew Payne, HHS, FACS Teacher; Strength & Conditioning Coach
Experience: 2 years with BHSC, 6 years overall teaching
College/University: Bachelor's from WKU, Master's from University of St. Francis, & currently pursuing an additional Master's from USI
Fun facts: Mr. Payne says, "This is a second career for me. Football was my favorite sport I played in my career but most don’t know that I played college rugby at WKU."
Mr. Payne said his favorite part of teaching is that he loves what he does. "This isn’t a job because a job is something you go to and collect a pay check. I love what I do and feel honored to help educate and pass on my life experiences with the kids here. My passion is fitness so I’d say teaching my weight classes and after school training is my favorite part along with being the head middle school football coach."
Mr. Payne was nominated by the family of Jaxon and Ben Kirk, who wrote, "Mr. Payne goes above and beyond when it comes to the health and participation of the students in the gym. He takes his own time to help them lift weight and work out during summer hours! He also stays after school to let the kids work out and lift weights. He coaches football and is an excellent example of sportsmanship and discipline. He works the kids hard but is right there with them, working along side them, pushing them to be their best selves. He is encouraging when they need encouragement and disciplines when they need correction in a positive, supportive way. We absolutely love Mr. Payne and all the dedication and time he puts forth with these kids on a daily basis. He deserves this recognition in our opinion."
Congratulations, Mr. Payne! Thanks for making a difference at BHSC!
If you'd like to nominate a BHSC teacher to be recognized, use this link: https://forms.gle/XE8uHmrTaVtQBB1E7
Mark your calendars!
Registration for the 2026-2027 school year officially opens on Wednesday, April 1st! We want to make sure your family is ready to breeze through the process.
Returning Families, you'll need:
1. Access to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal
2. Proof of address (Utility bill or driver’s license)
3. About 15 minutes of your time
New to BHSC? Get a head start by gathering:
1. A state-issued birth certificate (official version)
2. Immunization records
3. Emergency contacts info (Name, phone, and DOB)
4. Proof of address (Utility bill or driver’s license)
5. Then visit www.bhsc.school on April 1st to get started!
Whether you are a returning family or plan to join us for the first time next year, we're excited to have you at BHSC!
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) are vital volunteers who step up for the best interests of children involved in abuse and neglect cases in our very own county. Every child deserves an advocate, and now more than ever, CASA needs volunteers like you.
🌟 How You Can Help as a CASA Volunteer:
1️⃣ TRAINING: Start with a 30-hour initial training and then complete 12 hours annually to be fully equipped. Remember, training is remote and flexible!
2️⃣ LEARN: Become an expert on the child's life, family, and specific circumstances.
3️⃣ ENGAGE: Commit to visiting with the child at least once a month.
4️⃣ RECOMMEND: Use your knowledge to advocate and make recommendations for the child’s best interests in court, monitoring their situation until their case is closed.
Is it right for you? 🤔
Who Can Join? Anyone 21+ with a clean background check. This is a great chance for you to impact a child's life in a positive way, and it's a fantastic opportunity for retired teachers, grandparents, or others who can spare a few hours a month.
What's the Process? It includes a friendly interview and 3 non-relative references.
What is the Time Commitment? After your initial 30 hours of training, a CASA volunteer typically spends an average of 5 to 10 hours per month on their case.
Learn all you can and change a child's story!
If you’re ready to learn more or would like to sign up, please contact CASA directly at CASAVOICECLARK.ORG or 812.285.0743
