What better way to celebrate the end of an incredible school year than with FIELD DAY fun across the district?! 🐾 From tug-o-war to water games, our students, teachers, and staff brought the energy, laughter, and teamwork to wrap up the year #TheBardstownWay! 💜🐅 Here’s to all the accomplishments, memories made, and a well-deserved summer ahead. 📸 Check out some of our favorite moments from each school’s celebration below! 👇 (fb)

We’re proud to announce that Ryan Bringhurst will join the BCS team on July 1, 2025, as our Director of Athletics and Extracurricular Activities! In this role, Bringhurst will lead the district’s athletic and extracurricular programs, expanding opportunities for students in preschool through 12th grade to participate in sports, teams, and activities that promote growth, teamwork, and school pride. Bringhurst offers a strong and diverse background in athletics, shaped by eight years of experience as an athletic director at Louisville Central High School and North Bullitt High School. He has overseen coaching staffs, managed athletic budgets, maintained facilities, and led the coordination of game day logistics. In addition to his leadership experience, he has coached both track and soccer and serves as a certified soccer referee for US Soccer, giving him a well-rounded perspective on student athletics from the sidelines to administration. Known for his forward-thinking approach, Mr. Bringhurst presented at the 2019 National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) Conference on implementing eSports—a program he helped launch at Louisville Central, making it one of the first Kentucky schools to offer competitive eSports. He also served for five years on the Kentucky Athletic Administrators Association Board of Directors and was a member of the KHSAA Swim and Dive Advisory Committee. “I am excited to join the team at Bardstown City Schools and be a part of Bardstown’s rich tradition of academic and athletic success,” said Ryan Bringhurst. “ I look forward to assisting our schools by having every student involved in an extracurricular activity as part of their experience as a Tiger.“ Bringhurst currently serves as Assistant Principal at Louisville Central High School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Administration, a Master of Arts in Teaching, and an Education Specialist degree in Principal Leadership. With 15 years of experience as an educator and administrator, he brings a balanced perspective that values both athletic excellence and student development. "I'm excited to welcome Ryan Bringhurst to our team," said Dr. Ryan Clark, superintendent. "Mr. Bringhurst brings extensive experience in athletic program management and school leadership. He understands the importance of student involvement in activities beyond the school day and how these experiences can deepen student engagement and build stronger connections to school. I know he’ll be a great fit for our district." Welcome to the Tiger Family, Mr. Bringhurst! 🐅 (fb)