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Bright Elementary News

Flag Football Sign Ups
Attention parents of students ages 4-14 interested in flag football! See this flag foootball flyer for teams forming now.
Order Your Bright Spiritwear!
Get in the spirit by ordering BES panther spirit wear at athfundraising.com/bes or the QR code on the flyer here. A portion of sales go toward our PTO.
Join Our Facebook Group
Get daily info and insight into what happens at Bright each day by joining our Bright Elementary School facebook group! Search @brightpanthers to find us.
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.
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.
Bright Elementary Student Pickup Map & Procedures
Please see this flyer for student pickup map and procedures.
Pricing for Breakfast & Lunch
This year, elementary student pricing for breakfast will be $1.55 per student, and lunch will be $2.65. To add lunch money to your student's account, visit the EZschoolpay website. To link siblings' lunch accounts to share a balance, complete this Link Sibling Cafeteria Account form and return it to school with your student. See our Food Services page for menus.
Free & Reduced Meal Application
For the 22-23 school year, schools will return to the traditional eligibility requirements for free, reduced and paid meals. Please see the attached letter regarding information from the Food and Nutrition Services Department for the 2022-2023 school year, and for the link to apply for the free and reduced meal application.
2022-2023 Enrollment Registration & Transfer Information
Click here for information and links to kindergarten pre-registration, new student pre-registration, in-district transfer and out-of-district application for the 2022-2023 school year.
Expanded Background Checks
If you are interested in volunteering at our school this year, apply for an expanded background check here as soon as possible. Note this is the same check we use for employees. When applying, select the "volunteer" option. There is a cost to you, and it's good for 5 years.
Smart Snacks
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.
Click here for information and links to kindergarten pre-registration, new student pre-registration, in-district transfer and out-of-district application for the 2022-2023 school year.
School Nurse NewsUse this helpful guide when deciding whether or not to send your child who is not feeling well to school. Our nurse has some important information about the MCV4 vaccine. Please see this from the Indiana State Department of Health.
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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 Basketball, Kevin Moore, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Clubs
Girl Scouts, Cynthia Rhodes 513-619-1371, 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
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Flag Football Sign Ups
Attention parents of students ages 4-14 interested in flag football! See this flag foootball flyer for teams forming now.
Order Your Bright Spiritwear!
Get in the spirit by ordering BES panther spirit wear at athfundraising.com/bes or the QR code on the flyer here. A portion of sales go toward our PTO.
Join Our Facebook Group
Get daily info and insight into what happens at Bright each day by joining our Bright Elementary School facebook group! Search @brightpanthers to find us.
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.
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.
Bright Elementary Student Pickup Map & Procedures
Please see this flyer for student pickup map and procedures.
Pricing for Breakfast & Lunch
This year, elementary student pricing for breakfast will be $1.55 per student, and lunch will be $2.65. To add lunch money to your student's account, visit the EZschoolpay website. To link siblings' lunch accounts to share a balance, complete this Link Sibling Cafeteria Account form and return it to school with your student. See our Food Services page for menus.
Free & Reduced Meal Application
For the 22-23 school year, schools will return to the traditional eligibility requirements for free, reduced and paid meals. Please see the attached letter regarding information from the Food and Nutrition Services Department for the 2022-2023 school year, and for the link to apply for the free and reduced meal application.
2022-2023 Enrollment Registration & Transfer Information
Click here for information and links to kindergarten pre-registration, new student pre-registration, in-district transfer and out-of-district application for the 2022-2023 school year.Expanded Background Checks
2022-2023 Enrollment Registration & Transfer Information
If you are interested in volunteering at our school this year, apply for an expanded background check here as soon as possible. Note this is the same check we use for employees. When applying, select the "volunteer" option. There is a cost to you, and it's good for 5 years.
Smart Snacks
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.
Click here for information and links to kindergarten pre-registration, new student pre-registration, in-district transfer and out-of-district application for the 2022-2023 school year.School Nurse News
Use this helpful guide when deciding whether or not to send your child who is not feeling well to school. Our nurse has some important information about the MCV4 vaccine. Please see this from the Indiana State Department of Health.
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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 Basketball, Kevin Moore, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Clubs
Girl Scouts, Cynthia Rhodes 513-619-1371, 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