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Ian Gibson, a 7th grader at BGJHS has advanced to the Scripps National Spelling Bee to be held in National Harbor, Maryland t

Ian Gibson, a 7th grader at BGJHS has advanced to the Scripps National Spelling Bee to be held in National Harbor, Maryland this summer!

Wax Museum 2023: Booker T. Washington

History comes to life with the annual Wax Museum at McNeill Elementary. Third grade students research, write, and present facts about historical figures to families and peers at school.

Book Character Parade at Potter Gray

Good Morning Potter Gray!!

Celebrating Book Fair Week with a character parade!

Group photo from Decision Day in the College Cohort

110 students in the Bowling Green High School College Cohort celebrate Decision Day Wednesday, March 22, 2023, with students sharing commitments to future universities alongside peers and teachers.

The College Cohort is intended to prepare students for the post-secondary environment, including opportunities to obtain college credit while at Bowling Green High School. This spring, 110 students from the Cohort will graduate with plans to attend 29 different colleges and universities. To date, 89 of these students have earned scholarships, 18 students have plans to continue to participate or pursue future careers in the arts, and 15 plan to be college athletes.

The Lion King, Jr. Presented by Bowling Green Junior High. Photo of TImon, SImba, and Pumbaa.

Disney's The Lion King, Jr. Presented by Bowling Green Junior High

March 17 - 19, 2023

 

Pictured: Sydney Shirley as Timon, Gus Hatton as Simba, and Daniel Blalock playing Pumbaa.

Bowling Green High School seniors Moira Messenger, Ruth Valle, and Neveah Harpool have committed to the BGHS EMT Certification Program, a partnership between Med Center EMS and the Bowling Green High School Medical Arts Academy. 

The goal is for all three students to complete the program and be career ready, eligible for employment as soon as June 2023.

Pictured is Ruth Valle with her parents, signing her commitment to the EMT Program.

BGHS Choir students joined TMU students to learn and sing gospel song, “Praise His Holy Name,” directed by Dr. Daniel Parsley

Music In Our Schools Month

Thomas More University Choral Activities students stopped at Bowling Green High School March 6, on their Music Program Spring Tour, Kaleidoscope.

BGHS Choir students joined TMU students to learn and sing gospel song, “Praise His Holy Name,” directed by Dr. Daniel Parsley.

Teranga Academy students learning to read music and play ukuleles.

Music In Our Schools Month

Teranga Academy students learning to read music and play ukuleles.

Pete the Cat at PBC

Read Across America Week brings lots of special guests to our schools, including Pete the Cat with the Warren Co Public Library at Parker-Bennett-Curry!

More photos on Instagram @bgcityschools. 

5th graders share research about influential African Americans with younger peers

Dishman McGinnis 5th graders share research about influential African Americans with younger peers, including presentations and posters created in Canva.

Student research included facts the person’s life, accomplishments, and a connection to one of the Dishman McGinnis Guidelines for Success. (Be responsible, be respectful, be ready to learn.)

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Ian Gibson Advances to Scripps National Spelling Bee

Ian Gibson, a 7th grader at Bowling Green Junior High has advanced to the Scripps National Spelling Bee to be held in National Harbor, Maryland this summer!

Ian won the local school event, advanced to the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee held in Hopkinsville on March 26th, and as a top finisher, he will now represent BGJHS and Kentucky in the nationally-televised competition held May 30 to June 1, 2023. 

Ian Gibson Advances to Scripps National Spelling Bee

Ian Gibson, a 7th grader at Bowling Green Junior High has advanced to the Scripps National Spelling Bee to be held in National Harbor, Maryland this summer!

Ian won the local school event, advanced to the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee held in Hopkinsville on March 26th, and as a top finisher, he will now represent BGJHS and Kentucky in the nationally-televised competition held May 30 to June 1, 2023. 

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Plans Approved for BGISD Local Area Vocational Education Center

The Bowling Green Independent School District Board of Education has approved plans for the district’s new Local Area Vocational Education Center (LAVEC) to be built on the campus of Bowling Green High School over the next several months.

Bowling Green Independent Schools received $8.3 Million for the new center as part of the Better Kentucky Plan, funded by the 2022 General Assembly. As part of the grant, BGISD will match 10% of the funding to use for construction of the building.

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Calendar Amended: Last Day for Students May 25, 2023

The Bowling Green Board of Education has amended the 2022-2023 Calendar to include Tuesday, May 16, 2023 as a school day. Per Warren County Clerk Lynette Yates, no BGISD schools will be used as polling places for the 2023 Primary Election, therefore classes may be in session.

By changing May 16, to a school day, the Last Day for Students moves one day earlier to Thursday, May 25, and Closing Day for Employees moves to Friday, May 26.

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Thanks Independence Bank: Donation to FRYSCs

Thanks to Independence Bank for the donation of $25,000, proceeds from the Commonwealth Compassion: Horses of Hope project. The funds will be used to support BGISD Family Resource and Youth Services Centers.

BGHS Students Sam Lowe and Alexis Shehan collaborated with Warren County students Elma Kalabic and Hayli Hundley, and artist Lennon Michalski to design and paint a horse representing recovery and regeneration following the December 2021 tornadoes. The horse was auctioned in December 2022 at Keeneland during the LexArts’ Fabulous at 50 event.

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BGHS Seniors Commit to EMT Certification Program

Bowling Green High School seniors Moira Messenger, Ruth Valle, and Neveah Harpool have signed commitments to the BGHS EMT Certification Program, a partnership between Med Center Health and the Bowling Green High School Medical Arts Academy. 

The goal is for all three students to complete the program and be career ready and eligible for employment as soon as June 1, 2023.

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2023-2024 New Student Enrollment

Bowling Green Independent Schools will host New Student Enrollment April 10 - 14, 2023, in preparation for the 2023-2024 school year. This will include registration for new nonresident students admitted through the application process, and kindergarten students. 

Families living outside the district boundaries may apply for children to attend as nonresident students. New students are admitted to BGISD based on date of application, with priority enrollment to those applying before March 31, 2023.

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By the Numbers

4,424

Students enrolled in Preschool - 12th Grades

55

Languages spoken

25

100%

Free meals for students through Community Eligibility Provision

1:1

All students have their own Chromebook devices

18

Varsity Sports Offered at BGHS

18

Advanced Placement courses offered at BGHS

7

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