BCPS sets March registration dates for 2025-26 school year

Ballard County Preschool-Head Start will hold spring registration for new students on March 27 and 28 for children who are or will be 3 or 4 years old by Aug. 1, 2025. All registrations are by appointment only, and will be held at BCPS, 3383 Paducah Road, Barlow. Parents/Guardians are asked to please call BCPS at 270-665-8400, ext. 2109, to schedule an appointment. Children must be present to complete developmental screenings (language, cognitive and motor skills) while adults complete the registration packet.

Tue Mar 11 02:06 PM

Stop 'n' Go receives five-star rating

The Kentucky Cabinet for Heath and Family Services has recognized Stop ‘n’ Go Daycare at Ballard County Elementary School as one of its five-star child care providers, under the Kentucky All STARS program. It is the first time the center has earned the cabinet’s highest rating.

Tue Mar 11 02:01 PM

Green named director of transportation

Leigh Ann Green has been named the director of transportation for Ballard County Schools. She assumed her new duties on Feb. 17.

Mon Feb 24 02:27 PM

Ballard County Schools closed on Friday, Jan. 24, for boys' All "A" State Tournament appearance

The Ballard Memorial Bomber boys' basketball team will play in the first round of the All "A" State Tournament in Owensboro this Thursday, Jan. 23, at 9:30 p.m. Because we expect so many students and staff to attend the late game, we have decided to close school on Friday, Jan. 24.

Tue Jan 21 01:58 PM

BOE appoints Stewart to serve as District 3 representative

The Ballard County Board of Education voted at its regular monthly meeting on Jan. 13 to appoint Ben Stewart to the District 3 seat. The position became vacant in November, when the resignation of long-time board member Brandon Birney became official. Stewart’s term will expire on Dec. 31, 2026. An election to fill the seat will be held in November 2026. The election winner’s term will begin on Jan. 1, 2027.

Tue Jan 14 10:46 AM

Annual health and wellness forum set for Jan. 13

The Ballard County Board of Education set the annual Health and Wellness public forum for Jan. 13 at 5:45 p.m., immediately prior to the next regular board meeting.

Tue Dec 17 01:57 PM