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Ms. Ferrell’s dedication, passion, and commitment to her students make a difference at BCES every day. We are proud to celebrate an educator who continues to inspire, encourage, and help our Jaguars LEVEL UP!
Pictured with Ms. Ferrell are Ms. Candace Jordan, Principal, and Mrs. Lakia Brown, Library Media Specialist & Lead Teacher.
Please join us in congratulating Brittany Ferrell—BCES Teacher of the Year!
Together, we believe. We achieve. We LEVEL UP!
A proud Barbour County native and graduate of Carroll High School in Ozark, Mr. Hicks is currently a junior at Troy University, where he is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. Go Trojans!
Mr. Hicks has served children and families in various childcare and educational roles since he was 16 years old. He now joins us full-time as our In-School Suspension Teacher. In this role, he looks forward to positively influencing students by helping them learn, grow, accept responsibility, and make better choices.
After completing his degree next year, Mr. Hicks plans to return to the classroom as an elementary teacher and continue investing in the children and families of Barbour County.
We are excited to have Mr. Hicks on our team and look forward to the positive difference he will make in the lives of our students. Welcome aboard, Mr. Hicks!
Exciting News at Barbour County Elementary School!
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Baxter on her new role as BCES Math Coach!
After faithfully serving our students as a kindergarten teacher, Ms. Baxter is beginning an exciting new chapter where she will support mathematics teaching and learning across our school. Her experience in the classroom, love for children, and commitment to academic excellence make her an outstanding fit for this leadership role.
As Math Coach, Ms. Baxter will partner with teachers, model effective instructional strategies, analyze student data, and help create engaging learning experiences that build strong mathematical thinking for every student.
Although she may be leaving the kindergarten classroom, she will continue making a difference in the lives of all BCES students and teachers. We are excited to see the positive impact she will have throughout our school community.
Please help us congratulate Ms. Baxter as she transitions into this important new position!
Congratulations, Ms. Baxter! We know you will inspire excellence, encourage collaboration, and help our students reach new heights in mathematics.
As our Level Up Summer Learning Camp 2026 comes to a close, we want to thank our students, families, teachers, staff, and community partners for an incredible summer of learning, growth, and fun!
From reading and math to art, STEM, gardening, wellness activities, games, and teamwork, our Jaguars embraced every opportunity to learn and grow. We are proud of the hard work, creativity, and determination they have shown throughout the summer.
📚 Tuesday, June 23 – Testing Day
📚 Wednesday, June 24 – Testing Day
🎉 Thursday, June 25 – Our Final Day of Camp!
Thank you for trusting us with your children this summer. Watching them level up academically, socially, and emotionally has been a true joy.
Together, we learned.
Together, we grew.
Together, we leveled up.
💙 Until next time, Jaguars—keep believing, keep learning, and keep reaching for new levels!
If you have any questions, please contact your school office.
Thank you for your support! #BarbourCountySchools #DressCode
SUMMER LEARNING CAMP ENROLLMENT IS NOW CLOSED
Thank you to all families who registered for the Barbour County Elementary School Level Up Summer Learning Camp 2026!
We’re excited for a summer of learning, growth, discovery, and fun.
Enrollment is now closed, and no additional registrations will be accepted.
Thank you for supporting our students and school community. We look forward to an amazing summer as our Jaguars continue to Level UP!
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Who says math only happens in the classroom?
Our Jaguars are discovering that math is everywhere, even in PE! Coach Jones' students are counting, measuring, estimating, comparing, problem solving, and working together through exciting hands-on activities that keep their bodies moving and their minds growing.
From creating shapes and patterns with cones to measuring distances, tracking scores, and solving challenges as a team, our students are proving that learning can be active, engaging, and fun!
At Barbour County Elementary School, we are helping students build strong bodies, strong minds, and a love for learning.
Flashback: A Red Carpet Celebration for Our Young Authors!
Our amazing 2nd Grade students became published authors and stars as they walked the red carpet for the official book signing of The Animals Are Coming!
This special event celebrated the hard work, creativity, and imagination that each student poured into this incredible project. From writing and illustrating to proudly signing their books for family and friends, our young authors truly shined.
A heartfelt thank you goes to our teachers, staff, families, and everyone who helped make this unforgettable day possible. Your encouragement helped our students discover that their voices matter and that their stories deserve to be shared.
At Barbour County Elementary School, we believe that great readers become great writers, and today our students proved that great stories start here.
Congratulations to our 2nd Grade authors on the publication of The Animals Are Coming! Thank you, Ms. Tammy Ortego and Ms. Brittany Ferrell, for your leadership and support. We are so proud of each and every one of you.
Barbour County Elementary School's Summer Learning Camp 2026 is officially underway, and our Jaguars are already diving into a summer full of learning, creativity, and fun!
A special thank you to Ms. Thornton for designing this incredible bulletin board that brings our "LEVEL UP!" theme to life. It is the perfect reminder that every book we read, every problem we solve, and every challenge we overcome helps us grow stronger and smarter.
This summer, we are leveling up our reading, math, friendships, and confidence, one day at a time. We cannot wait to see all of the amazing things our students accomplish!
BCES Summer Learning Camp 2026
Theme: LEVEL UP!
Summer Camp Announcement
Congratulations to our Student, Educator, and Support Staff of the Month: Caden McKinnon, Ms. Jennifer Creech, and Ms. Tarry Wright!
What a way to end the year!
