New Bulldog Ready Scholarship Coming in 2026!
Thanks to the annual fundraising efforts of BIS students, a new scholarship has been established for BHS seniors who display the seven Bulldog Ready attributes.
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The Batesville Community Education Foundation benefits Batesville through engaging yet practical school programs that go beyond the basics.
BCEF was established to provide additional funding for innovative learning opportunities that go beyond the basics in academics, athletics, and the arts in the Batesville public schools, enhancing the educational environment for all students. Read more.
We are a proud member of the Indiana Association of Public Education Foundations. INAPEF’s mission is to grow and strengthen Indiana’s education foundations as philanthropic leaders through education, training, collaboration and advocacy to enhance public education.
Support for BCEF’s programs is provided, in part, by our community sponsors.
Thank to our 2025-26 major sponsors:
For a list of all of our generous sponsors for 2025-26, click here.
BHS Student Wellness Center on Track to Open Fall 2025
Get the latest update about our BHS project to address career guidance and mental health for our students.
We Care Staff Support
We ended the school year with another small gift to help our staff know that we appreciate them. Learn more about this program.
Community-Connected Learning
BCEF is proud to support Bulldog Ready, the community-connected educational model at the Batesville Community School Corporation! Click here to learn more.
How Public Schools Are Funded
How BCEF Benefits Batesville
Stretching the dollars as far as they can go, the schools have little left for unique opportunities such as practical, hands-on experiences and real-world exploration. This is where BCEF steps in, funding programs like the cutting-edge flexible learning spaces initiative and equipment for the popular and effective Project Lead the Way engineering courses. Continue reading.