The Bardstown Foundation for Excellence in Public Education is now accepting applications for the Jennifer Lynn Gaddie Scholarship , a $500 award created in memory of Jennifer Lynn Gaddie—a talented and kind-hearted Bardstown High School sophomore who would have graduated with the Class of 1989. Jenny was known for her bright smile, thoughtful words, and creative spirit, which she expressed through ceramics, clothing design, drawing, and music. Established by her family, this scholarship...

The Bardstown Foundation for Excellence in Public Education (BFEPE) is excited to share that mini-grant applications for this year are now open . These grants are designed to support innovative ideas, classroom needs, and creative projects that directly impact students across Bardstown City Schools. Teachers can access the application here . What’s new this year: To application windows. Application Timeline Mini-grant applications are reviewed by the BFEPE Board at two meetings this year:...

Kindergarten students at Bardstown Primary recently experienced a hands-on learning adventure during the annual Five Senses Carnival , made possible through a mini-grant from the Bardstown Foundation for Excellence . Over two days, students rotated through nine engaging stations that encouraged them to explore sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch—bringing science lessons to life in fun, interactive ways. The event was designed as a culminating activity for the students’ “Five Senses” unit,...