🚌💙 Thank You, BCES Bus Drivers! 💙🚌
At Barbour County Elementary School, we know that learning starts long before the first bell rings—and it begins with YOU.
Our bus drivers are the first smiles our students see in the morning and the last smiles they see in the afternoon. You keep our Jaguars safe, show patience and kindness, and make a difference in the lives of our students every single day.
Because of you, our students arrive ready to learn and return home safely. That is no small task. That is a calling.
From all of us at BCES—students, staff, and families—thank you for your dedication, your care, and your commitment to our school community.
🐾 You are driving our future forward.
💙 Every Student. Every Classroom. Every Day. 🚌
Congratulations to our Student, Teacher, and Support Staff of the Month: India Carey, Ms. Brandy Slaughter, and Ms. Chiquita Rumph.
You are appreciated!
Barbour County Elementary School is rolling out the red carpet, and you are invited! 🌟
Join us for a special celebration as our young authors proudly present their class book:
📚 “The Animals Are Coming! The Animals Are Coming!”
📍 Location: BCES Gym
📅 Date: May 7th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
Our students will shine like stars as they walk the red carpet and showcase their hard work, creativity, and achievement. This is a moment you do not want to miss!
👗 Dress Code: Sunday Best
❤️ Families are invited to come celebrate and support our amazing students!
Let’s come together as Jaguar Nation and cheer on our young authors as they take the stage!
💙 Every Student. Every Classroom. Every Day.
Our Jaguars had an exciting and meaningful experience at the Libby Liberty™ Super Citizen Program kickoff in Eufaula! This high-energy event helped students explore civic responsibility, financial literacy, and strong character while learning what it means to be a true leader in their community.
One of the most powerful moments came as our students identified their own local heroes:
⭐ Ms. Ferrell’s 2nd grade class proudly selected Ms. Day
⭐ Ms. Ortego’s 2nd grade class honored Ms. Wilson
These choices show that our students recognize greatness right here at Barbour County Elementary School!
We are building more than learners. We are developing thoughtful, responsible citizens who understand the value of leadership and service.
💙 Every Student. Every Classroom. Every Day.
Ms. Slaughter’s class at Barbour County Elementary School stepped up to make a difference as they celebrated Earth Day! Our young Jaguars took time to care for their environment by picking up litter around the school grounds and showing what responsibility and teamwork look like in action.
We are proud to see our students learning that even small acts can make a big impact. This is how we build strong leaders and a brighter future for our community!
💙 Every Student. Every Classroom. Every Day.
🐾 #JaguarNation #EarthDay #JaguarPride #BCES #FutureLeaders
Mrs. Porter leads with strength, care, and consistency. She supports our students, staff, and families while helping ensure that every classroom stays focused on learning and success.
Thank you for your leadership, your dedication, and your commitment to making Barbour County Elementary a place where every student can thrive.
#BCES #JaguarPride #AssistantPrincipalWeek #AchievingExcellenceTogether
We are proud to celebrate our Library Media Specialist, Lakia Brown, during National Library Week.
Mrs. Brown creates a space where students grow as readers, thinkers, and learners. Through her dedication to literacy, technology, and student engagement, she helps make the Jaguar Learning Den a true place of discovery.
Thank you for your leadership, creativity, and commitment to excellence at Barbour County Elementary. Your work makes a lasting impact on our students every single day.
#BCES #JaguarPride #LibraryMediaSpecialist #AchievingExcellenceTogether
What a way to end the last day of our Read Across America Week. Our students were full of excitement as they opened their brand-new books from Books Are Fun! Smiles, laughter, and curiosity filled the room as each student discovered the stories waiting for them inside their free books.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who donated and supported this effort to help put books into the hands of our students. Your generosity helps inspire a love of reading and learning that will last a lifetime.
Thank you for investing in our students and their future! ❤️📖
#BCES #LoveOfReading #BooksAreFun
We had an amazing PBIS Mardi Gras Honors Celebration! Our honor students enjoyed arts and crafts, fun games, colorful Mardi Gras beads, and of course, delicious King Cake and ice cream. It was a joyful celebration of their hard work and achievements. We are so proud of them all!
--Debra Johnson and Team
Last month, our students proudly celebrated Black History Month with a special program honoring culture, history, and community. We were honored to welcome guest speakers Brittany Grant, Tonya Porter, and Yashica Smith, who shared inspiring words with our students.
Our talented students shined throughout the program. The Kindergarten class performed the song “Stand Up,” while First Grade sang “I Love Who I Am.” Students from other grade levels also participated by leading the Pledge, a Moment of Silence, and the Introduction of the Divine 9, highlighting the rich legacy of historically Black Greek-letter organizations.
The program also featured an exciting performance by a student dance team, and members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. from Troy University energized the audience with a powerful step performance.
We are grateful to the families, staff, and program committee who came out to support and celebrate our students. It was a wonderful day of learning, pride, and community! 💛🖤
Join in the fun by snapping a photo of your student engaging in one of the activities from the ARI Family Spring Newsletter and emailing it to arimedia@alsde.edu.
The participation window is open March 2 – April 30, and submissions will be featured weekly on ARI’s social media platforms!
Schools, we invite you to share the Spring Newsletter link with families and encourage them to use the literacy strategies and activities during Spring Break to keep learning going beyond the school day. These simple, meaningful moments help strengthen reading skills while making memories.
📸 Show your commitment to supporting literacy learning at home. Can your student “Get Caught Reading”?
Family Newsletter linked here: ARI Family Spring Newsletter at https://app.smore.com/n/y5h0v.
--Courtesy of Alabama Reading Initiative
We wrapped up Read Across America Week with Freaky Friday! Students transformed into their favorite storybook characters, bringing the pages of their favorite books to life. It was the perfect way to celebrate a week filled with imagination, creativity, and a love for reading at BCES!
Thursday – Oh, the Places You Will Go!
Today our Jaguars dreamed big for the future during Oh, the Places You Will Go Day! Students dressed as the careers they hope to have one day—doctors, athletes, teachers, astronauts and so much more. Reading helps open doors to endless possibilities, and we love seeing our students imagine the amazing places their learning will take them!
Yeehaw! It was Wild, Wild Wednesday at BCES. Students kicked up their boots and showed off their western wear—cowboy hats, bandanas, and boots—while celebrating a love of reading. Our Jaguars proved that reading adventures can be just as exciting as the Wild West!
Today we celebrated Hats Off to Reading! Students and teachers showed off their creativity by wearing their favorite hats while celebrating the joy of books. From silly hats to stylish ones, our Jaguars proved that reading is always in fashion!
