Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we prepare to embark on another exciting academic year, I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome back to all our students, families, and staff. I hope this letter finds you refreshed and ready for a successful school year ahead.

Over the summer, our dedicated team has been working diligently to ensure that our schools are ready to provide a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for all our students. We are committed to providing a high-quality education that meets the needs of all our students. 

 

Preliminary student achievement data from the 2023-2024 school year indicates our students are learning at high levels.  Students exceeded state proficiency averages in 19/20 assessment areas (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) and the percentage of students scoring proficient or higher increased in 15/20 assessment areas.  86% of our Advanced Placement students earned a “3” or higher on AP exams.  We will continue to emphasize the importance of foundational academic skills and maintain a targeted instructional focus on the skills of the Science of Reading, writing, and mathematics.  

A key to our students’ success is their involvement in clubs, programs, and teams beyond the classroom.  A number of opportunities exist for students to be involved in their school and we encourage students to be involved beyond the regular academic hours.  

We believe that strong partnerships between schools and families are essential for student success. We encourage you to stay involved and engaged with your child’s education. There will be numerous opportunities for you to participate in school events, volunteer, and provide feedback throughout the year.

As we begin this new school year, I want to express my gratitude for your continued support and partnership. Together, we can make this year a memorable and successful one for all our students.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to your school’s administration and continue to monitor your email, our website, and social media channels for additional information.  We look forward to a fantastic school year ahead.

Thank you,

Shawn Haughn

Superintendent

The countdown is on Bulldogs! The first day of school is quickly approaching. Below are the staggered start dates for the first day of school:

August 21st - First Day, Grades 1-12

August 21st - 26th - Kindergarten Assessment Days

August 27th - First Day, Grade K, Last Name A-K

August 28th - First Day, Grade K, Last Name L-Z

2024-2025 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

➡️ Elementary School Open House - Tuesday, August 20th



• Grade 1 & 2 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Grade 3 & 4 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Grade 5 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

*Class lists (Grades 1-5) will be available online through ProgressBook beginning August 16th.

➡️ Middle School Open House - Monday, August 19th

• All 6th Grade Students & NEW 7th-8th Grade Students
• Doors will open between 5:15 p.m. for all 6th graders and NEW students to pick up their schedule prior to the informational meeting.
• Grade 6 & New Student Informational Meeting - 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the BCMS Auditorium

• 7th & 8th Grade Students:
• Open House Grades 7-8 - 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Meet the teachers, visit classrooms, and check out locker assignments

➡️ High School Back-to-School Kickoff -Thursday, August 15th

• Grades 9-12 - 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

PaySchools Central is the online system that allows families to pay school fees and add money to their child’s lunch account. 

First-time users need to set up an account by going to https://payschoolscentral.com/. You will need an email account and your child’s student ID number. Once you have created your account, you can pay school fees, add money to your child’s meal account, and set up “low balance” notification emails to make sure your child has money for lunch and/or breakfast.

Our new kindergarten families will receive a Class Dojo invite from their teacher. This invite will be through email and/or text message. Families will need to accept the invite from Class Dojo to view the name of their child's teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Accepting this invitation will then trigger an email or text to be sent to each family with their child's assessment appointment date and time.

ProgressBook is an online system that allows parents and students to view grades, attendance information, class lists, class schedules, and more!

To set up a NEW ACCOUNT: Contact our IT Department at mark.thomas@bloomcarroll.org. Make sure to include the student's name, grade, your first and last name, and your relationship to the students. Once this information is verified, login instructions will be mailed to you.

Class schedules will be released on ProgressBook on Friday, August 16th.

• BCHS & BCMS students will be able to view their homeroom assignment and course schedule.

• K-5 students will be able to see their teacher assignment. 

In preparation for the upcoming school year, we will need all families to complete the transportation form in Final Forms even if you do not have a student riding the bus this upcoming school year.

If you have requested transportation, your bus driver will begin making calls on August 12th. If you have not received a phone call by Friday, August 16th, please call Transportation at 740-756-9703 or email transportation@bloomcarroll.org.

Also we would like to remind families to make sure their house number is visible for our bus drivers as they begin their routes this year. Thank you!