Overstreet named director of districtwide programs

Haley Overstreet has been named the director of districtwide programs for Ballard County Schools. She will assume her new duties on July 1. “We are excited to have Haley join our administrative team as the director of districtwide programs, which will include district athletic director and 21st Century program coordinator,” said Dr. Casey Allen, Ballard superintendent. “Haley has been a teacher-leader for several years. She will bring new ideas to our already-successful programs, and help us get better in many areas,” said Dr. Casey Allen, Ballard superintendent.

Thu May 22 03:53 PM

BMHS graduates 47 members of the Class of 2025

Ballard Memorial High School observed its 72nd commencement exercises on May 17. The Class of 2025 ended with 47 graduates. The valedictorian was Jace Brandon Birney; salutatorians were Trace Landon Cooper, Kallan Jo Stevens, and Westin Cole Whipple. There were four additional honor graduates: Charley Leigh Morris, Kaydin Aubrey Redfern, Amyah Monae Smith, and Madeline Anne Stowell.

Thu May 22 11:11 AM

BMHS graduation ceremonies postponed to May 17 due to threat of severe weather

After calls with the National Weather Service and local emergency officials about possible severe weather tonight, we have made the difficult decision to postpone tonight's scheduled BMHS graduation ceremonies until tomorrow morning. Graduation will be Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. in the BMHS gym, with doors opening at 9 a.m. This is still a ticketed event.

Fri May 16 01:45 PM

End of year events announced

Here is a schedule of end of year events at all schools:

Tue Apr 29 10:19 AM

BMHS summer school credit recovery sessions are set for June

Summer school credit recovery sessions for students at BMHS who failed a required course will begin Monday, June 2, and end on Thursday, June 26. Summer school will run Monday-Thursday, 7:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., with breakfast and lunch provided. Bus transportation to drop spots also will be provided, if needed.

Mon Apr 28 03:33 PM

Champion-Knight estate donation will benefit BMHS ag programs

Ballard Memorial High School recently received a sizeable donation from the estate of Barbara Knight Champion in memory of her brother, the late Harold G. Knight. It is earmarked for use in the agriculture department.

Mon Mar 31 09:32 AM