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Welcome to Bright Elementary School!

Bright Elementary News

Welcome to Bright Elementary School!

Panther Post 
Check Principal Collier's Panther Post for parents with important dates and information that he updates and emails each week.

Counselor News
BES school counselors, Mr. Strittholt and Mrs. Lobenstein, will have monthly classroom lessons for the year, which include tools on how to deal with conflict resolution, enhancing overall well-being, and strengthening connections to our CORE Values! One of the ways that the counselors support our students is by advocating and providing resources that assist students be successful in school and in life. Visit this website to see the resources the counselors have collected in our area. If you have any questions about our resources, please contact Mr. Strittholt.

Bright Elementary Student Pickup Map & Procedures
Please see this flyer for student pickup map and procedures. Students may be dropped off starting at 7:15 AM and enter the main doors. Afternoon student pickup begins promptly at 3:10 PM. 
         
Join Us on Social Media!
Get daily info and insight into what happens at Bright each day by joining our Bright Elementary School Facebook group (search @brightpanthers) and on X (@BrightElSchool) to find us.

School Nurse News
See the Nurse's News section for info from Nurse Christina on required immunizations for kindergartners and 5th graders/incoming 6th graders. See this helpful guide to know When to Stay Home. Learn more about Nurse Christina here. You can reach Nurse Christina at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Learn more about her here.

Join Our PTO
Our PTO does many amazing things for our students and staff through the year! Get involved by coming to the meetings, held on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:00-7:00 pm in the library (childcare available). Learn more about opportunities here.

25-26 Free & Reduced Meal Application
For the 25-26 school year, schools continue the traditional eligibility requirements for free, reduced and paid meals. The Food & Nutrition Services department does have the ability to Directly Certify students who receive SNAP, TANF, some medicaid, are certified as homeless, migrant or are wards of the state (foster children). For more information and instructions, click here or apply online here.

Pricing for Breakfast & Lunch
This year, elementary student pricing for breakfast is $2.00 per student, and lunch will be $3.15. To add lunch money to your student's account, visit the EZschoolpay website. To link siblings' lunch accounts to share a balance, complete this Food & Nutrition Services Meal Account online form. See our Food Services page for menus.    

Expanded Background Checks
If you are interested in volunteering for classroom parties and field trips, apply for an expanded background check here as soon as possible.  When applying, select the "volunteer" option. There is a cost to you, and it's good for 5 years. Please let the office know that you have applied so they can check your status with the SafeHire vendor. 

Apply to be a BES Sub!
We are always looking  for subs! See www.willsub.com to apply. If you have any questions, contact Nikki Walden in the office, 812-637-4600 x14904.

Smart Snacks & Ordering Birthday Treats 
All snacks provided to students during the school day, including birthday treats and classroom parties, must meet the Smart Snack Standards set by the USDA. Click here to see guidelines and information. See the approved Smart Snack List here. If you would like to order birthday treats from the school, complete this form and return at least 2 weeks in advance. 

CORE Values 
At Bright Elementary, we follow the CORE incentive program, where students earn CORE cash for displaying our values of Civility, Order, Respect and Excellence. Check out our CORE student video here!

Sacks of Snacks
We are pleased to offer the “Sacks of Snacks” program again this year. Click the link for more information on the program and to complete the application.2025-2026 Enrollment/Transfer Information

2025-2026 Enrollment/Transfer Information
Kindergarten Pre-Registration-All parents or guardians of any student turning five (5) by August 1, 2025, are encouraged to preregister for Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year.  Once the form is completed, an email will be sent after Spring Break from the Principal requesting additional information. Kindergarten round-up will occur at each elementary school on May 6th from 6:00pm - 7:00 pm. Student/parent orientation will take place during the school day on August 6th and 7th.   

Kindergarten Early Entry Request - Any new Kindergarten student who will not be five (5) years of age by August 1, 2025, should complete the Kindergarten pre-registration form.  The Principal will email the link to any parent requesting an early entry.  Once completed, the Principal will contact you to meet with you and your child for a short readiness assessment.  Final early entry approval will be made by June 3, 2025.

New Student Pre-registration - Please use this form for any new student in grades 1-12 only to begin the registration process for the 2025-2026 school year.  If you live in the district and would like to request to attend an elementary school that is not in your attendance area, please complete the In-District Transfer Application below.  If you live outside the district, please complete the Out-of-District Transfer Application below

If you live in the district and would like to request to attend an elementary school that is not in your attendance area, please complete the In-District Transfer Application below, or if you live outside the district, please complete the Out-of-District Transfer Application below.  All in-district and out-of-district transfers must have a complete application on file each school year.  

In-District Transfer Application - Please use this form if you live in the district and would like to request to attend an elementary school that is not in your attendance area.  Please note - the application must be renewed each school year.  The deadline to apply is May 1, 2025.  All applications submitted after the deadline will be considered if class size capacity allows.

Out-of-District Transfer Application
 - Please use this form if you live out of the district and would like to request a transfer to attend Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools.  Please note - the application must be renewed each school year.  The deadline to apply is May 1, 2025.  All applications submitted after the deadline will be considered if class size capacity allows.

In accordance with HEA 1381, Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation will allow all public school transfer students to enroll in our district until the end of the school year.

Order Your Bright Spiritwear
Fridays are spirit wear days! Get in the spirit by ordering BES panther gear at athfundraising.com/bes or the QR code on the flyer here. A portion of sales go toward our PTO. 

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Sports and Activities

Bright Elementary students can join sports and activities!

Sports
Trojan Youth Football, Justin Klump, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Trojan Youth Cheer, Tiffany Murray, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  
Trojan Youth Wrestling, Corey Kaeser, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Trojan Youth Baseball & Softball, Ric Noel, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  
Trojan Youth Soccer, 513-788-1399, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Trojan Youth Aqua Trojans, Brandon Loveless, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Trojan Youth Basketball, Kevin Moore, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Clubs
Girl Scouts, Tracy Hiles, 513-619-1377, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Cub Scouts, Aaron Scholle, 937-572-7573, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Good News Club, Cindy Merkt, 812-221-0396
Dearborn County 4-H, Liz Beiersdorfer, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Healthy Kids Running, Ashlee Rogers, 513-543-4855, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

School Clubs
Archery (Grades 4-5)
Chorus (Grades 4-5)
Girls on the Run (Grades 3-5)
Outdoor Club (Grade 5)
Student Council (Grades 3-5)

  • Welcome to Bright Elementary School!

    Panther Post 
    Check Principal Collier's Panther Post for parents with important dates and information that he updates and emails each week.

    C    ounselor News
    BES school counselors, Mr. Strittholt and Mrs. Lobenstein, will have monthly classroom lessons for the year, which include tools on how to deal with conflict resolution, enhancing overall well-being, and strengthening connections to our CORE Values!     One of the ways that the counselors support our students is by advocating and providing resources that assist students be successful in school and in life. Visit this website to see the resources the counselors have collected in our area. If you have any questions about our resources, please contact Mr. Strittholt.

    Bright Elementary Student Pickup Map & Procedures
    Please see this flyer for student pickup map and procedures. Students may be dropped off starting at 7:15 AM and enter the main doors. Afternoon student pickup begins promptly at 3:10 PM. 
             
    Join Us on Social Media!
    Get daily info and insight into what happens at Bright each day by joining our Bright Elementary School Facebook group (search @brightpanthers) and on X (@BrightElSchool) to find us.

    School Nurse News
    See the Nurse's News section for info from Nurse Christina on required immunizations for kindergartners and 5th graders/incoming 6th graders. See this helpful guide to know When to Stay Home. Learn more about Nurse Christina here. You can reach Nurse Christina at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Learn more about her here.

    Join Our PTO
    Our PTO does many amazing things for our students and staff through the year! Get involved by coming to the meetings, held on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:00-7:00 pm in the library (childcare available). Learn more about opportunities here.

    25-26 Free & Reduced Meal Application
    For the 25-26 school year, schools continue the traditional eligibility requirements for free, reduced and paid meals. The Food & Nutrition Services department does have the ability to Directly Certify students who receive SNAP, TANF, some medicaid, are certified as homeless, migrant or are wards of the state (foster children). For more information and instructions, click here or apply online here.

    Pricing for Breakfast & Lunch
    This year, elementary student pricing for breakfast is $2.00 per student, and lunch will be $3.15. To add lunch money to your student's account, visit the EZschoolpay website. To link siblings' lunch accounts to share a balance, complete this Food & Nutrition Services Meal Account online form. See our Food Services page for menus.    

    Expanded Background Checks
    If you are interested in volunteering for classroom parties and field trips, apply for an expanded background check here as soon as possible.  When applying, select the "volunteer" option. There is a cost to you, and it's good for 5 years. Please let the office know that you have applied so they can check your status with the SafeHire vendor. 

    Apply to be a BES Sub!
    We are always looking  for subs! See www.willsub.com to apply. If you have any questions, contact Nikki Walden in the office, 812-637-4600 x14904.

    Smart Snacks & Ordering Birthday Treats 
    All snacks provided to students during the school day, including birthday treats and classroom parties, must meet the Smart Snack Standards set by the USDA. Click here to see guidelines and information. See the approved Smart Snack List here. If you would like to order birthday treats from the school, complete this form and return at least 2 weeks in advance. 

    CORE Values 
    At Bright Elementary, we follow the CORE incentive program, where students earn CORE cash for displaying our values of Civility, Order, Respect and Excellence. Check out our CORE student video here!

    Sacks of Snacks
    We are pleased to offer the “Sacks of Snacks” program again this year. Click the link for more information on the program and to complete the application.2025-2026 Enrollment/Transfer Information

    2025-2026 Enrollment/Transfer Information
    Kindergarten Pre-Registration    -All parents or guardians of any student turning five (5) by August 1, 2025, are encouraged to preregister for Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year.  Once the form is completed, an email will be sent after Spring Break from the Principal requesting additional information. Kindergarten round-up will occur at each elementary school on May 6th from 6:00pm - 7:00 pm. Student/parent orientation will take place during the school day on August 6th and 7th.   

    Kindergarten Early Entry Request - Any new Kindergarten student who will not be five (5) years of age by August 1, 2025, should complete the Kindergarten pre-registration form.  The Principal will email the link to any parent requesting an early entry.      Once completed, the Principal will contact you to meet with you and your child for a short readiness assessment.  Final early entry approval will be made by June 3,     2025.

    New Student Pre-registration     - Please use this form for any new student in grades 1-12 only to begin the registration process for the 2025-2026 school year.  If you live in the district and would like to request to attend an elementary school that is not in your attendance area, please complete the In-District Transfer Application below.  If you live outside the district, please complete the Out-of-District Transfer Application below

    If you live in the district and would like to request to attend an elementary school that is not in your attendance area, please complete the In-District Transfer Application below, or if you live outside the district, please complete the Out-of-District Transfer Application below.  All in-district and out-of-district transfers must have a complete application on file each school year.  

    In-District Transfer Application - Please use this form if you live in the district and would like to request to attend an elementary school that is not in your attendance area.  Please note - the application must be renewed each school year.  The deadline to apply is May 1, 2025.  All applications submitted after the deadline will be considered if class size capacity allows.

    Out-of-District Transfer Application
     - Please use this form if you live out of the district and would like to request a transfer to attend Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools.  Please note - the application must be renewed each school year.  The deadline to apply is May 1, 2025.  All applications submitted after the deadline will be considered if class size capacity allows.

    In accordance with HEA 1381, Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation will allow all public school transfer students to enroll in our district until the end of the school year.

    Order Your Bright Spiritwear
    Fridays are spirit wear days! Get in the spirit by ordering BES panther gear at athfundraising.com/bes or the QR code on the flyer here. A portion of sales go toward our PTO. 

  • Bright Elementary students can join sports and activities!

    Sports
    Trojan Youth Football, Justin Klump, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
    Trojan Youth Cheer, Tiffany Murray, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  
    Trojan Youth Wrestling, Corey Kaeser, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
    Trojan Youth Baseball & Softball, Ric Noel, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  
    Trojan Youth Soccer, 513-788-1399, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
    Trojan Youth Aqua Trojans, Brandon Loveless, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
    Trojan Youth Basketball, Kevin Moore, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

    Clubs
    Girl Scouts, Tracy Hiles, 513-619-1377, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
    Cub Scouts, Aaron Scholle, 937-572-7573, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    Good News Club, Cindy Merkt, 812-221-0396
    Dearborn County 4-H, Liz Beiersdorfer, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
    Healthy Kids Running, Ashlee Rogers, 513-543-4855, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

    School Clubs
    Archery (Grades 4-5)
    Chorus (Grades 4-5)
    Girls on the Run (Grades 3-5)
    Outdoor Club (Grade 5)
    Student Council (Grades 3-5)

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    • Admin. Office

      Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools
      1 Trojan Place, Suite B
      St. Leon, IN 47012

      Tel: 812-623-2291
      Fax: 812-623-3341
      Dr. Andrew Jackson, Superintendent

      High School

      East Central High School
      1 Trojan Place, Suite A
      St. Leon, IN 47012

      Tel: 812-576-4811
      Fax: 812-576-2047
      Tom Black, Principal

      Middle School

      East Central Middle School
      8356 Schuman Road
      St. Leon, IN 47012

      Tel: 812-576-3500
      Fax: 812-576-3506
      Chad Swinney, Principal

    • Elementary Schools

      Bright Elementary
      22593 Stateline Road
      Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

      Tel: 812-637-4600
      Fax: 812-637-4606
      Michael Collier, Principal

      North Dearborn Elementary
      27650 Sawmill Road
      West Harrison, IN 47060

      Tel: 812-576-1900
      Fax: 812-576-1901
      Jeff Bond, Principal

      Sunman Elementary
      925 North Meridian St.
      Sunman, IN  47041

      Tel: 812-623-2235
      Toll Free:  888-645-5717
      Fax:  812-623-4330
      Cindy Stonehill, Principal

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