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2023-2024 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) Results for Bowling Green Independent Schools:

  Math Proficient Math Distinguished Reading Proficient Reading Distinguished
Elementary: 28% 13% 26% 19%
Middle: 31% 17% 28% 20%
High: 26% 12% 30% 18%


More information can be found on the Kentucky Department of Education Open House Datasets.

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W. R. McNeill Elementary Wax Museum

W. R. McNeill Elementary Wax Museum

Students present facts they have learned about famous people in history- dressed and acting as historical figures. Friends and family visited the Wax Museum this morning, before presenters shared in classrooms throughout the school.

2024 5A Football State Champions

2024 5A STATE CHAMPIONS

Photo by Ethan Gallagher, Student Photographer

School Day Concert,  BGHS Band, Choir, and Orchestra

School Day Concert 2024

BGHS Band, Choir, and Orchestra

Preschool Family Engagement: Fall-Themed STEAM Stations

Itty Bitty Purples Preschool

Family Engagement: Fall-Themed STEAM Stations

News & Announcements

2025-2026 Draft Calendar 

The Bowling Green Board of Education completed the first reading of the 2025-2026 school calendar on Monday, December 9, 2024. Before the second and final reading on January 13, 2025, the Board has an opportunity for you to provide feedback.

Superintendent Gary Fields has announced the appointment of Delvagus Jackson as the new Director of Alternative Programs and Safety for Bowling Green Independent Schools. In this role, Jackson will lead districtwide educational and safety initiatives, supervising teachers and staff in several areas, including Home Hospital and Second Opportunity district programs, as well as the education program at the Warren County Regional Juvenile Detention Center, and the Crisis Stabilization Unit.

Read More about Jackson Named Director of Alternative Programs and Safety

Teranga Academy Bowling Green showcased the potential for success and integration for immigrant students with a Moving Up Ceremony on Wednesday, May 22nd. Seventy-nine students have "moved up" to either level 2 or 3 coursework and 15 students have completed all three levels of coursework and now advance to Bowling Green Junior High, Bowling Green High School, or graduate BGHS.

Read More about Teranga Academy Students Celebrate Moving Up!

BGHS Junior Jackson Smith has been selected to attend the 2024 Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs. GSE is a three-week immersive “Summer Startup” program for high school students in grades 9 to 11, and held on campus at either Thomas Moore University or the University of Kentucky. 

Congratulations, Jackson!

Read More about Smith Selected for GSE 2024

Several BGISD students saw their names on the Wall of Winners and were recognized on stage at the STLP State Championship, held at the Rupp Arena and Central Bank Center March 27, 2024. The competition included submitting and presenting projects, competing in live challenges, and visiting hands-on learning stations as part of a new STLPx (STLP Experience).

Read More about Purples Win with Project Challenges and Creative Digital Arts at STLP 2024

Director of Instructional Programs Elisa Beth Brown has announced plans to retire at the end of the school year. Ms. Brown has served as an administrator in the Bowling Green Independent School District for nine years, first as Assistant Principal for Instruction at Bowling Green High School, and since 2018 at the district office.

Read More about Elisa Beth Brown, Director of Instructional Programs to Retire from BGISD

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By the Numbers

4,937

Students enrolled in Preschool - 12th Grades

55+

Languages and dialects spoken

19

100%

Free meals for students through Community Eligibility Provision

1:1

All students have their own Chromebook devices

20

Varsity Sports Offered at BGHS

19

Advanced Placement courses offered at BGHS

7

The school district is located in the downtown area of Bowling Green, Kentucky and is approximately seven square miles.