Berea Gifted and Talented

KET Young Writer's Contest is now open for submission! There are categories for students grades PreK-12! Check out the link for more information!

The 2025 Young Writers Contest is now open! - KET Education Calling all young storytellers and budding poets! The 2025 Young Writers Contest is now open for submissions! Whether your imagination comes to life through Poetry, Illustrated Stories, Short Stories, or […]

Accelerate Your Young Artist's Potential The GSA 2025 Application is OPEN! We are so excited to see what the young artists of Kentucky will bring to the GSA application process this year. Applications are due Sunday, January 12th, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET/ 10:59 pm CT. 

National STEM Scholar Program | Western Kentucky University The National STEM Scholar Program wants to inspire the creativity and passion of middle school science teachers, ten of whom are selected for this prestigious program each year.

Registration is open for IdeaFestival 2025! Be sure to learn more about this event and register to attend here: https://buff.ly/4e8vqxm

Great enrichment opportunity for high school students!

🚨 We’re Recruiting in the Berea Area! 🚨
High school students (grades 9-12) in the Berea area, this is your chance to join Rat Fight Robotics and compete in an international robotics challenge—no experience needed! ⚙️🤖
Interested in mechanical, electrical, programming, CAD, or business? We’ve got a spot for you! 💡 Berea College students will mentor you every step of the way. Plus, we’re inviting parents to join in and help out too—let’s make it a community effort! 🤝
📧 Email Coach David to get started: [email protected]
🔗 Scan the QR code in the flyer to learn more!
Let’s build something incredible together! 🔧👊

I would like to invite you to submit the essays, poetry, and artwork to this year’s Kentucky Martin Luther King, Jr. State Commission’s student contest.

The top three winners in each category will be invited with their families to the awards ceremony in Frankfort on January 9, 2025. Please see the flyer posted in our BISD app room for additional information and the links for submission.

Please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance submitting work. Deadline is Nov. 27th.

Ready for auditions?!

Attention BCHS Students, Grades 10-12! This year, our school will offer Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology, a new course designed to stimulate the brain and engage students in the field of Psychology. In this course, you will explore the ideas, theories, and methods of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes via reading, discussion and analyzing research study data. You will also have the opportunity to receive college credit in addition to high school credit through the AP Psychology National Exam. For more details, contact:

Dr. Eef Fontanez - High School Counselor [email protected]

Mr. Travis Blankenship - AP Psychology Instructor [email protected]

BCHS is very excited to offer a brand new elective course entitled Appalachian Studies! This course offers an exploration of the cultural, historical, and social tapestry of the Appalachians with a focus on the coal fields and log woods of Eastern Kentucky. It is designed to provide students with an essential understanding of Appalachia's unique identity, challenges, and contributions to American society.

For more information, contact:

Instructor: [email protected]

High School Counselor:
[email protected]

Check out one of our newest high school elective courses and reach out to Mrs. Vanwinkle-Johnson or Dr. Fontanez if interested!

VAMPY Celebration | Western Kentucky University June 29, 2024 will mark the 40th Anniversary of the summer camp for Verbally and Mathematically Precocious Youth

Bluegrass Wild July camp in Berea.

Danville camps are full, but Berea still has a few spots left! If you are interested in trying out or camps, get a jump on registration to reserve your spot!
** if you would like to be added to a waitlist for Danville camps, please email me!

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVGkFj2sGVHn8TqOG-0CVO46T3YE8HNHPtSgRPgWYskR9HCA/viewform

Fantastic camp!

Summer Camp Opportunity VAMPY is a residential academic summer camp for gifted and talented students in grades seven through ten at Western Kentucky University.

Summer job opportunities!

Does spring break have you looking forward to summer? While you're off, why not get your summer job lined up? Apply today to work at the Berea Pool this summer!

Applications are open for our summer photography and videography internships! These roles require folks who demonstrate exceptional technical skills and also the willingness to work with children and educators. If you have questions, please reach out!

Apply Here: https://buff.ly/4blKFCE

Western Kentucky University

🎓 2024 ESLAWKY Local Scholarship Opportunity 🎓

Eligibility Requirements:
✏️Graduating in May 2024 in Madison County, KY. (Schools listed below)
📋 3.0+ GPA.
🏫Attending an accredited four (4) year university.

Application Details:
https://eslawky.com/blog/2024-scholarship-opportunity/

Application Deadline:
April 30th, 2024

⭐️ Two recipients will be announced, one from the Northern schools (Madison Central High School , Model Laboratory School) and one from the Southern schools (Madison Southern High School, Berea Community High School).

All expense paid STEM camp opportunity for middle and high school students. Deadline to apply is February 2nd.

Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge The Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge is a residential, hands-on learning experience for the Appalachian region’s middle and high school students and high school teachers in STEM-related fields.

It's never too soon to start learning more about The Gatton Academy and our Spring Preview Day is a great opportunity to do so! Whether you're a student who knows they want to apply next Fall or a younger student who would like to know more about us, Preview Day is for you. Come get your questions answered - registration begins today! Register here: https://bit.ly/3S4W7uY