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Check out this Open Letter to Our Allen County School Families and Community
📣 Community Update – Athletic Facilities Project
🗓 Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Allen County-Scottsville High School Auditorium
Allen County Schools invites all parents, families, and community members to join us for an update on the Athletic Facilities Project.
At this meeting, we will:
-Share revised design concepts based on community, student, and staff input
-Provide updates on project progress and planning
-Discuss next steps and anticipated timelines
Your input has helped shape this project, and we want to ensure the community remains informed and engaged as we move forward.
Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
🗓 Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Allen County-Scottsville High School Auditorium
Allen County Schools invites all parents, families, and community members to join us for an update on the Athletic Facilities Project.
At this meeting, we will:
-Share revised design concepts based on community, student, and staff input
-Provide updates on project progress and planning
-Discuss next steps and anticipated timelines
Your input has helped shape this project, and we want to ensure the community remains informed and engaged as we move forward.
Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
Harmon Transitions to JEBMS Math Department (by Don Meador)
James E. Bazzell Middle School (JEBMS) will welcome an 11-year veteran to their eighth grade math department when school starts on August 7. Katie Harmon, a 2008 Allen County-Scottsville graduate, shifts from the Allen County Intermediate Center to the school she attended as a child growing up in Allen County.
Harmon’s passion for school started at an early age with several educators helping to guide her into the educational field.
“I have always loved school,” Harmon noted. “As a child I would be so excited for the start of the school year that I couldn’t sleep the night before. When I was a student at WKU and trying to decide a major, I began to think about my interests and passions. The only things that came to mind are learning, helping others and my love of school. Teachers like Cynthia Carter, Marietta Napier, Susan Williams, Stephanie Brown, and Donna Smith certainly developed my love of learning.”
The new Bazzell teacher says her students will find her classroom to be open and welcoming.
“This year, you can expect a classroom built on respect, fairness, and high expectations,” Harmon said. “I will challenge you to grow while supporting you every step of the way. We’ll build a consistent, positive environment where mistakes are part of learning and your voice matters. Our lessons will be engaging, meaningful, and designed to help you succeed—not just in school, but in life. Most importantly, I’ll show up each day with honesty, empathy, and a commitment to helping you be your best.”
Harmon’s journey to JEBMS has included several stops.
“I taught seventh grade math at Macon County Junior High for seven years,” Harmon said. “I taught fifth grade math for one year at ACIC and then I taught sixth grade math for four years at ACIC.”
Away from the classroom, Harmon’s interests revolve around her family.
“I enjoy reading, spending quality time with my family, and watching my kids play and grow,” Harmon pointed out. “These simple moments bring me the most joy and help keep life balanced and meaningful. I’ve been married to my husband, Blake, for ten years. We have three boys, a two year old and twins that are nine. Life is busy, loud, and full of laughs. Blake works at Simpson Co-op and also farms, so there’s always something going on—but we wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Harmon has a Bachelors of Science in Middle Grades Mathematics from WKU. She is currently pursuing her Rank One through Elevate Academy.
(Part of a Community Education series spotlighting new Allen County teachers and educators in new roles with the Allen County School District.)
James E. Bazzell Middle School (JEBMS) will welcome an 11-year veteran to their eighth grade math department when school starts on August 7. Katie Harmon, a 2008 Allen County-Scottsville graduate, shifts from the Allen County Intermediate Center to the school she attended as a child growing up in Allen County.
Harmon’s passion for school started at an early age with several educators helping to guide her into the educational field.
“I have always loved school,” Harmon noted. “As a child I would be so excited for the start of the school year that I couldn’t sleep the night before. When I was a student at WKU and trying to decide a major, I began to think about my interests and passions. The only things that came to mind are learning, helping others and my love of school. Teachers like Cynthia Carter, Marietta Napier, Susan Williams, Stephanie Brown, and Donna Smith certainly developed my love of learning.”
The new Bazzell teacher says her students will find her classroom to be open and welcoming.
“This year, you can expect a classroom built on respect, fairness, and high expectations,” Harmon said. “I will challenge you to grow while supporting you every step of the way. We’ll build a consistent, positive environment where mistakes are part of learning and your voice matters. Our lessons will be engaging, meaningful, and designed to help you succeed—not just in school, but in life. Most importantly, I’ll show up each day with honesty, empathy, and a commitment to helping you be your best.”
Harmon’s journey to JEBMS has included several stops.
“I taught seventh grade math at Macon County Junior High for seven years,” Harmon said. “I taught fifth grade math for one year at ACIC and then I taught sixth grade math for four years at ACIC.”
Away from the classroom, Harmon’s interests revolve around her family.
“I enjoy reading, spending quality time with my family, and watching my kids play and grow,” Harmon pointed out. “These simple moments bring me the most joy and help keep life balanced and meaningful. I’ve been married to my husband, Blake, for ten years. We have three boys, a two year old and twins that are nine. Life is busy, loud, and full of laughs. Blake works at Simpson Co-op and also farms, so there’s always something going on—but we wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Harmon has a Bachelors of Science in Middle Grades Mathematics from WKU. She is currently pursuing her Rank One through Elevate Academy.
(Part of a Community Education series spotlighting new Allen County teachers and educators in new roles with the Allen County School District.)
📣 Community Update – Athletic Facilities Project
🗓 Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Allen County-Scottsville High School Auditorium
Allen County Schools invites all parents, families, and community members to join us for an update on the Athletic Facilities Project.
At this meeting, we will:
Share revised design concepts based on community, student, and staff input
Provide updates on project progress and planning
Discuss next steps and anticipated timelines
Your input has helped shape this project, and we want to ensure the community remains informed and engaged as we move forward. We hope you'll join us to see how your feedback has influenced the design and to learn what comes next!
Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us August 5th for JEBMS Back to School Open House!
Remember that an in person OLR option will be available for all ACS families at the ACPC gym on Monday from 12-6 and Tuesday from 8-2. We will have computers and clerks to help anyone that needs assistance. This is for new and returning students. New students use this link to register: https://kycde1.infinitecampus.org/campus/OLRLogin/allen Existing students use this link to register: https://kycde1.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/allen.jsp
Allen County Summer Meal Feeding Programs locations! 🍎🥕
Meals are provided to children 18 and younger or those who participate in a school program. We offer multiple pick-up locations around the county!
Congratulations to 8th grade science teacher, Eva Brown! She has been named the 2025 GRREC New Teacher of the Year!!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our wonderful educators in Allen County Schools! They go above and beyond every day and their dedication, love, and support truly makes Allen County Schools special. 🍎📖🏫
Today is School Lunch Hero Day! We want to thank the dedicated school nutrition teams for making the cafeterias and schools a better place to be! 🦸💥
In 7th grade science, students conducted an investigation to prove living organisms are made of cells, either unicellular or multicellular. Mr. Byrn collected water from Patriot Pond and our students created wet mount slides to take a closer look at the life in the pond water.
Thank you to our Administrative Professionals who keep everything running smoothly, day in and day out!
We appreciate our bus drivers! 🚌
James E Bazzell Middle School announces Principal and Honor List for the third quarter of the 2024-2025 school year.
All A's Principal List -
8th grade: Brea Berry, Caleb Bolton, Audrey Bonds, Emma Charlton, Elizabeth Embry, Bailey Gaines, Chase Harless, Addison Hogan, Jonah Holland, Madison Hood, Ailynna Lim, Danalia Magana, Dorian Marsden, Marissa Meador, Brady Poynter, Anna Rossetter, Keilee Shartzer, Makayla Shelton, Scarlett Shipley, Kiley Shoulders, Lane Temple, Truett Turner, Leigh Ann Vance, Lily Vick, Madison Vick, Michael Whobrey, Raegyn Wilson, and Bryson Woods.
7th grade: Qatada Adnan, Autumn Baker, Emilee Barton, Zoey Bequeath, Penny Brock, Zoey Brock, Tegan Buhl, Alisabeth Carver, Holly Ditlevson, Aaron Finley, Layne Foster, Rylan Harper, Kayden Jones, Serenity Kiebe, Larissa Magana, Aristeo Manrique, Addison McGuire, Kate Miller, Owen Powell, Lemuel Simmons, Breanna Sloan, Brianna Smith, Hadley Stinson, Layla Temple, Betty Turner, and Presley Walker
A's and B's Honor Roll -
8th Grade: Kyrie Begley, Anderson Byrn, Olivia Caratachea, Claire Carter, Tatum Carver, Remington Carver, McKinley Davenport, Lilly Kay Green, Emily Groce, Cruz Hood, Chase Manley, Ava McElfresh, Porter McGuire, Bridgette Miller, Ada-Grace Morris, Archer Oliver, Joseph Phillips, Serenity Pierce, Ruby Pierce, Josalynn Preston, Hailey Rippy, Emree Robinson, Victor Salazar, Annie Sartor, Julia Schaberg, Aubry Shelton, Elena Shockley, Lainee Shrum, Bentley Simmons, McKenzie Staten, Christopher Stovall, Jayden Sullivan, Bree Sullivan, Abbigail Warren, and Daniel Wix.
7th Grade: Arourianna Blake, Gavin Bow, Tanner Brown, Hailee Buckley, Sawyer Carver, Dani Cates, Madison Davis, Everly DeSalvio, Hayden Devinney, Mason Farley, Elijah Fisher, Amayah Garcia, Zander Gillilan, Gavyn Harris, Izabella Kasper, Jonathan LaGrand, Leonida Limon, Janice McPherson, Payson Meador, Kennley Medley, Lily Middleton, Eden Morgan, Jordyn Mosley, Serena Overman, Gwenevere Parkhurst, Madison Parrish, Isabella Partridge, Alexander Pearce, Joshua Perry, Carter Poland, Bailey Rector, Braiden Scott, Claire Settle, Simon Stamper, Jaxson Stanesu, Bladen Stinson, Charlie Stovall, Gage Sullivan, Knox Taylor, Spencer Thomas, Jase Tuttle, and Hayden Vanderford.
JEBMS is so proud of all of your hard work!!
Student Led Conferences! Tuesday, April 22nd from 3 to 6. Celebrate your student's learning with us!
Have a great and safe Spring Break, Allen County Schools!
We're looking forward to finishing the year strong!
Please see the attached calendar of upcoming events. Please be mindful that as the end of the year comes closer, these dates may change or be updated.
JEBMS is excited to announce Coach Seth Burchett as the new head coach of the JEBMS Football program. Coach Burchett is a social studies teacher here at JEBMS. He was a former coach for four years at Bowling Green Jr High, then moved to JEBMS where he has been an assistant coach for the last 2 year. Coach Burchett also played in high school for 2 years until his career was cut short due to injury.
“I’m very excited for this opportunity and to get to work! I look to build on the success of Coach Bewley and help mold better young men. I expect to continue the tradition of what it means to be a Patriot.”
Rising Freshmen Orientation Information
JEBMS Newsletter and Current Events
