Bowling Green Independent
Excellence is Worth The Effort
Thank you Stewart Richey Service Group for donating $5,000 to the Bowling Green High School HVAC Program. The donation will be used to purchase equipment and supplies.
The HVAC Certification courses are new this year and made possible through a partnership with SKYCTC. Upon completion of the program, BGHS students will earn 20 hours of dual credit, as well as the opportunity for OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and EPA 608 Universal Certifications.
The HVAC Certification courses are new this year and made possible through a partnership with SKYCTC. Upon completion of the program, BGHS students will earn 20 hours of dual credit, as well as the opportunity for OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and EPA 608 Universal Certifications.
Farm to School Field Trips!
This week more than 2,000 elementary students from BGISD will visit Need More Acres Farm in Scottsville, Kentucky to learn more about where their food comes from. They’ll also bring home goodies from the farm and the Warren County Public Library.
Need More Acres, owned and operated by the Howell family, has been a partner with BGISD for several years, and provides many types of produce to the district throughout the school year and the Summer Meals Program.
The trip is made possible by the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant, which provides fruit and vegetable snacks to all five elementary schools.
We are so proud of our BGHS Soccer Teams!!
Lady Purples are 2025 District Champions and Regional Runners-Up.
Purples are District Champions and Regional Champions and continue in the KHSAA Soccer State Tournament next week. BGHS will host the first round Monday, October 20th at 7:00 vs. McCracken Co. at The Pit. Go Purples!
Photos by Ethan Gallagher
Lady Purples are 2025 District Champions and Regional Runners-Up.
Purples are District Champions and Regional Champions and continue in the KHSAA Soccer State Tournament next week. BGHS will host the first round Monday, October 20th at 7:00 vs. McCracken Co. at The Pit. Go Purples!
Photos by Ethan Gallagher
BGJHS Teacher Jennifer Costellow is one of 24 GoTeachKY Ambassadors for the 2025-26 school year. Ambassadors were selected from applicants teaching across the Commonwealth. During her term, Ms. Costellow will participate in professional learning, and outreach, with the goal of inspiring the next generation of Kentucky Teachers. Congratulations!
https://www.kentuckyteacher.org/news/2025/10/goteachky-names-24-new-ambassadors-for-2025-2026-school-year/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNeBtxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHt7RKka05qRuwsAdoZKXwawZUAT2BME2aff37weg13NdJoJsknrfp330-3ll_aem_OW1ugTWcfqyDyuBJhWsECg
https://www.kentuckyteacher.org/news/2025/10/goteachky-names-24-new-ambassadors-for-2025-2026-school-year/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNeBtxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHt7RKka05qRuwsAdoZKXwawZUAT2BME2aff37weg13NdJoJsknrfp330-3ll_aem_OW1ugTWcfqyDyuBJhWsECg
Welcome to the tent! It is with the utmost delight that we introduce the exceptional eight contestants for this year’s intense run of The Great BG Teach-Off professional development.
This year, with six half-day sessions, contestants will tackle challenges related to their program and goals. We’re looking for creativity, flair, and show-stopping ideas.
Best of luck, bakers… uh… educators! We're all rooting for you!
Teach 2 Transform 2025-2026:
Jordan Franklin, BGJHS
Tyler Beyke, T. C. Cherry
Felicia Lawrence, Potter Gray
Erin Henry, Parker-Bennett-Curry
Kylee Wall, Dishman McGinnis
Taylor Summers, W. R. McNeill
Alesa Baker, BGHS
Amanda Brown, BGJHS
This year, with six half-day sessions, contestants will tackle challenges related to their program and goals. We’re looking for creativity, flair, and show-stopping ideas.
Best of luck, bakers… uh… educators! We're all rooting for you!
Teach 2 Transform 2025-2026:
Jordan Franklin, BGJHS
Tyler Beyke, T. C. Cherry
Felicia Lawrence, Potter Gray
Erin Henry, Parker-Bennett-Curry
Kylee Wall, Dishman McGinnis
Taylor Summers, W. R. McNeill
Alesa Baker, BGHS
Amanda Brown, BGJHS
Students are learning about staying safe around electricity. Thanks BGMU for visiting Potter Gray today!
🎼 BGHS and BGJHS Orchestra students meet virtually with composer Soon Hee Newbold! 🎻
Newbold is one of the most performed orchestra composers in the world. She is known for her work that blends classical and modern elements, and her compositions are played by groups from professional symphonies to elementary ensembles- including students in BGISD!
Learn more about Soon Hee Newbold: https://www.soonheenewbold.com/
Newbold is one of the most performed orchestra composers in the world. She is known for her work that blends classical and modern elements, and her compositions are played by groups from professional symphonies to elementary ensembles- including students in BGISD!
Learn more about Soon Hee Newbold: https://www.soonheenewbold.com/
JAG (Jobs for America) is new this year at Bowling Green Junior High and this week, students hosted an Initiation and Installation Ceremony to celebrate involvement in the JAG Program and the Career Association.
The JAG program helps middle school students develop career readiness and life skills to succeed after graduation.
The JAG program helps middle school students develop career readiness and life skills to succeed after graduation.
🎻 A beautiful night for an Orchestra Concert in the BGHS Courtyard!
📸 Photos by Ethan Gallagher, McKenzi Loid PR Intern
📸 Photos by Ethan Gallagher, McKenzi Loid PR Intern
For the first time in program history the BGHS Lady Purples Golf team are the KHSAA Semi-State winners and now advance to the state championship finals next week at the Bowling Green Country Club. Go Purples!
It's official... The BGHS 2025- 26 Spring Musical is Legally Blonde!
Come see the show April 17, 18 and 19, 2026. Audition materials will be released soon! ✨
BGHS Culinary Arts students are preparing charcuterie box orders for faculty and staff. Each box includes salami, pepperoni, cheese, almonds, grapes, crackers, pretzels, and a chocolate chip cookie. These orders help students gain experience in food safety, preparation, and service.
Purples Golf advances to the KHSAA State tournament as they claim the 3rd Region Tournament Runner Up.
8th grader Rowdy Harris wins the 3rd Region Individual Championship.
8th grader Rowdy Harris wins the 3rd Region Individual Championship.
Lady Purples Golf claim the 3rd Region Golf Championship for the first time in 20 years!
Caroline Childers claims her second consecutive individual regional championship.
Mary Douglass Childers finishes 4th and Ellie Morgan finishes 5th.
Saanvi Aravantagi finishes 10th.
Caroline Childers claims her second consecutive individual regional championship.
Mary Douglass Childers finishes 4th and Ellie Morgan finishes 5th.
Saanvi Aravantagi finishes 10th.
🚴🏼♀️ 🚴🏾♂️ Thanks to BikeWalkBG for visiting T. C. Cherry Elementary and teaching fourth grade students about bicycle safety, rules of the road, and the benefits of an active lifestyle.
Congratulations to the newest members of the Bowling Green High School Hall of Honor!
Alan Simpson, Class of 1981
Clinton Lewis, Class of 1995
Patrick Martin, Class of 1997
Cierra Waller, Class of 2005
Today we celebrated each of them with a luncheon and tour of BGHS and then again on the field prior to the Homecoming Football Game.
The Bowling Green High School Hall of Honor was established in 1992 to recognize the outstanding character, achievements, and contributions of BGHS graduates. A distinguished honoree demonstrates the district motto of “Excellence Is Worth The Effort” in their professional careers, civic endeavors, and personal relationships.
Alan Simpson, Class of 1981
Clinton Lewis, Class of 1995
Patrick Martin, Class of 1997
Cierra Waller, Class of 2005
Today we celebrated each of them with a luncheon and tour of BGHS and then again on the field prior to the Homecoming Football Game.
The Bowling Green High School Hall of Honor was established in 1992 to recognize the outstanding character, achievements, and contributions of BGHS graduates. A distinguished honoree demonstrates the district motto of “Excellence Is Worth The Effort” in their professional careers, civic endeavors, and personal relationships.
Introducing the first-ever BGJHS podcast.
Spirit Radio is the official podcast for Bowling Green Junior High School. Check back every Friday and stay up-to-date!
Listen to the first episode here:
https://rss.com/podcasts/spirit-radio/2220555/
Spirit Radio is also available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube Podcasts, and more!
BGHS School Spirit!
The faculty and staff may have won the volleyball game, but students brought the ENERGY to the Pep Rally.
Photos by Ethan Gallagher, McKenzi Loid PR Intern
The faculty and staff may have won the volleyball game, but students brought the ENERGY to the Pep Rally.
Photos by Ethan Gallagher, McKenzi Loid PR Intern
Bowling Green Junior High: Wellbeing in Action
BGJHS students spent Wednesday focused on healthy choices and supporting one another. The day included interactive lessons on the health risks of vaping with strategies for positive self-care. A second session covered the topic of being an active bystander, standing up to bullying and creating a supportive school environment.
A highlight of the day was the wheelchair basketball game; appreciating diverse strengths, teamwork, and belonging within our school community.
The day ended with a pep rally celebrating student athletes.
Thanks to Bowling Green Parks and Recreation and Hope Harbor for their help with hosting today's sessions!
Success begins with showing up, and our students are SHOWING UP!
We ended the first month of the school year with a student attendance rate of 96.77%, and 4,783 enrolled.
Keep up the great work!! Go PURPLES!
We ended the first month of the school year with a student attendance rate of 96.77%, and 4,783 enrolled.
Keep up the great work!! Go PURPLES!
