There will be three days of Payment Help Desks next week (July 10-12): Monday from 8 AM to 3 PM and Tuesday & Wednesday from 11 AM - 7 PM. The online payment system will re-open at 6 AM tomorrow (Friday, July 6). Thank you for being #PartOfThePride!

Come see us at South Central Mental Health's Butler County Children's Mental Health Day Celebration this FRIDAY, June 23. The event will be at East Park from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Check this out!! 👀 Our PTO has been fundraising and writing grants this year to enhance our playground, as well as add another bike rack to the building! They are doing the ground work NOW for new four-square and tetherball! Thank you PTO!!! 🙌🐻⚽️ #BEfamily

Preschool spots are filling fast for the 23-24 school year! All of the role model spots, 3-year-old spots and Blackmore 4-year-old spots are full. There are still spots available in the 4-year-old AM and PM classes at Skelly and PM only at Grandview. Apply NOW! #PartOfThePride

Annual 5th Grade v Staff Kickball game! The staff remains UNDEFEATED! #BEfamily #PartOfThePride

So much fun!!! Play Day at the Park! #BEfamily #PartOfThePride

Congrats to our Citizenship and Golden Bear Award winners!!! #BEfamily #PartOfThePride

Please help us recognize and celebrate today's retiree: Blackmore teacher Denise Johnson! Mrs. Johnson has worked in USD 490 for 32 years. Thank you for being #PartOfThePride!

5th Grade Lip Sync Battle!! This is our 2nd annual event! We had a special guest group surprise at the end! SHOUTOUT to ALL of the performers! #BEfamily #PartOfThePride

Our PreK and EC programs recently held promotion programs for those headed to Kindergarten this next school year! Here comes the Class of 2036!! 🙌📚🐻 #BEfamily #PartOfThePride

Our 5th graders recently started their own businesses! They came up with a concept, presented a business proposal to earn a business license, created their items and then put up their items to sell with "market day" money! #BEfamily #PartOfThePride #MarketDay

Check out these BEARS learning about and exploring dinosaurs! #BEfamily #PartOfThePride

THANK YOU to all of the businesses, organizations, and individuals who have donated time or goodies to help our staff feel appreciated this week! We are grateful to have you as #PartOfThePride!

It's Wonka Day for our 2nd graders today! They each found a Golden Ticket and are spending the day in the factory! #BEfamily #PartOfThePride

Don't forget to join us for the Wildcat Welcome to Preschool event tonight at 6:00 PM at the Extend Campus! It's a great way to learn more about USD 490 preschool options. More info is available online: https://www.usd490.org/page/preschool-programs #PartOfThePride

Today we reflected with our Student Leaders on the year! Such an amazing groups of scholars! #BEfamily #PartOfThePride #StudentLeadership

Our PTO continues to BE the BEst around! Gift cards to local places were drawn out for staff to enjoy as part of our celebration for #TeacherAppreciationWeek! #BEfamily

We are definitely STUCK on Mrs. Pringle!! We are thankful for ALL that she continues to do to support our students, families and staff! #BEfamily #PartOfThePride #SchoolNurseDay

4th & 5th grade recently a new learning opportunity with GLOW DAY! Check them out! #BEfamily #PartOfThePride #GlowDay

Congratulations to Blackmore Elementary on being named a 2022-2023 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School! The Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools® Award recognizes and celebrates schools producing exemplary outcomes using the Capturing Kids’ Hearts® Process. Award winners demonstrate a high level of performance and a positive culture and climate for learning. #PartOfThePride