2022 Andy Koors Study Abroad Sponsorship Recipients Announced

 

The Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) is pleased to announce the selection of three Batesville High School (BHS) students as recipients of Andy Koors Study Abroad Sponsorships for 2022, announced executive director Anne Wilson. To be considered for financial …

BCEF Hosts Bulldog Collaboration Room Open House

BCEF board members enjoyed hosting the official opening of the BCEF Bulldog Collaboration Room at Batesville Middle School on January 31, 2022, delivering our check for just over $23,000 for flexible seating in the new multi-purpose room. This donation brings

BIS Art on Main Mural Installed

BCEF is sponsoring the Art on Main mural project in downtown Batesville again this year. This program features artwork from students from the four BCSC buildings on a rotating basis. The Batesville Intermediate School’s entry was just installed on the

Cerniglia Elected to Serve on BCEF Board

BCEF  is pleased to announce the election of Marc Cerniglia to a three-year term on its board of directors. Cerniglia, a successful entrepreneur and operational strategies expert, is also teaching business and economics at Batesville High School (BHS).

A graduate …

BMS Bulldog Collaboration Room Among 2021 Grants

Nearly $30,000 in grants have been awarded recently to the Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC) by the Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF), announced BCEF director Anne Wilson.  Three program areas were included in the awards:  a large grant to continue …

BPS Kicks Off 2021-22 Art on Main Display

BCEF is sponsoring the Art on Main mural project in downtown Batesville again this year. This program features artwork from students from the four BCSC buildings on a rotating basis.  Four Batesville Primary School second graders collaborated to create this …

BCEF Seeks Volunteer Mentors for BHS Students

BCEF is seeking additional volunteer mentors for its career networking platform for Batesville High School (BHS) students, according to BCEF executive director Anne Wilson. BHS alumni or other community members who are willing to provide students with information about their …

From Izzy’s Restaurant to BHS Kitchen

It began as a simple recipe to give back to our schools. Izzy’s at Hillcrest owners Adam Israel and Bill Gardner approached BCEF earlier this year with the idea to sell gift cards for their restaurant with some of the …

Instapots Cooking Up New Experiences at BMS

BMS Family and Consumer Science teacher Megan Spreckelson was awarded a BCEF grant last fall to purchase eight instant pots/air fryers. With these type of appliances becoming more popular, Spreckelson wanted her students to be able to learn how to …

Bobbie Brandes Legacy Fund Established

Along with our BCSC family, BCEF mourns the loss of long-time BHS administrative assistant Bobbie Brandes, Class of 1948.  A legacy fund is being established at our foundation in her memory.  If you would like to donate to this fund …