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Project-Based Learning: BHS Students Design a “Third Space” for Batesville’s Future

Posted April 14, 2026

What does it mean for a teenager to truly belong in their community? For the 85 students in Mr. Paul Satchwill’s Honors English 10 classes at Batesville High School, the answer wasn’t found in a textbook—it was built through six weeks of rigorous, real-world problem solving. Through a comprehensive Project-Based Learning (PBL) initiative, students were

Stoneking Named BHS Principal

Posted April 8, 2026

Brad Stoneking, an accomplished administrator already serving within the Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC), has been selected, pending school board approval, as the next principal of Batesville High School (BHS). Effective July 1, Stoneking will leave his current position as the Batesville Primary School (BPS) principal to return to BHS, where he served as associate

Batesville Singers Makes School History by Qualifying for State Show Choir Finals

Posted March 15, 2026

For the first time in school history, Batesville Singers, the mixed-gender show choir from Batesville High School, has qualified for the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) state show choir finals. To earn a berth at the finals to be held on March 21, the average of Batesville’s top two scores from the competition season

8th Graders Get a Dose of Reality at Bulldog Ready Summit

Posted March 11, 2026

A few weeks ago, our 8th graders had a chance to learn about what life would be like as a fictional 27-year-old adult, making financial choices and dealing with the unexpected realities of life. This event was part of our Bulldog Ready guaranteed experiences programming. To read more, visit our blog here.

Third Graders’ Bulldog Ready Guaranteed Experience

Posted February 17, 2026

Our third graders were the latest to engage in an immersive “guaranteed experience,” utilizing our Bulldog Ready community connections. Check out the story here.

Batesville School Board Taps Eastes as Next Superintendent

Posted January 20, 2026

BATESVILLE, INDIANA – Katy Eastes, a veteran educational leader currently serving as assistant superintendent of New Palestine Community Schools, has been tapped by the Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC) Board of Trustees to be the district’s next superintendent. This decision is pending a public hearing scheduled for noon on January 26 at the corporation’s administration

Bulldog Ready Student Ambassadors Named at BHS

Posted November 3, 2025

Twenty Batesville High School (BHS) sophomores have been selected to serve as official Bulldog Ready Ambassadors, representing the new career pathways launched by the Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC). “Student leadership opportunities and input are integral components of our Bulldog Ready community-connected learning model,” said Kyle Laker, BCSC Bulldog Ready Coordinator. “This group will serve

Freshman Pathway Exploration Day 2025

Posted October 8, 2025

Freshman Pathway Exploration Day 🚀Earlier this week, our freshman students ventured out into the community for Pathway Exploration Day, visiting St. Andrews and The Morel Company to explore careers connected to our eight Bulldog Ready pathways. We thank our community partners for this opportunity. Read the whole story here.

Calling All Bulldogs: Homecoming 2025!

Posted September 4, 2025

Join the 2025 Batesville High School Homecoming Parade! The 2025 Homecoming Parade is set for Friday, September 12, and groups are invited to participate in the festivities! Parade Start Time: 5:00 PM •Float Lineup: 4:30 PM on Columbus Avenue in front of Batesville Intermediate School (BIS) •Lineup Instructions: *School Groups: Please line up in the

BCSC Ranked in Top 5 in State for 2025 IREAD Scores

Posted August 14, 2025

The Batesville Community School Corporation has placed in the top five for 2025 IREAD scores among in-person public schools in Indiana, according to results recently released by the Indiana Department of Education. Batesville also earned the highest pass percentage among schools in southeast Indiana. Batesville Intermediate School third graders took the assessment this past spring