No matter the challenges we face each day, it’s important to pause, recognize the good happening across our district, and celebrate student success along with those who make a difference with an attitude of gratitude. Each of you is a difference-maker, a champion for student success. It truly takes a village. Thank you for all that you do!
With immense pride and excitement, I share the outstanding achievements of our Berea Community Schools Academic Teams! All three teams have represented BCS admirably, proving beyond a doubt that Pirates always aim high and dare to be great! Through incredible dedication, knowledge, and teamwork, our students have secured top honors at the district level and earned their place at regionals.
Our Berea Middle School Academic Team has been crowned District Champions and will advance to Regionals following an incredible performance.
1st PLACE OVERALL
1st PLACE QUICK RECALL
1st PLACE FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING (FPS)
Individual Achievements:
Arts & Humanities
1st place – Rose Ramsay
2nd place – Elizabeth Tait
4th place – Evalyn Ferguson-Oles
Language Arts
1st place – Rose Ramsay
4th place – Elizabeth Tait
Social Studies
1st place – Graham Ramsay
2nd place – Sawyer French
Science
1st place – Eli Windland
4th place – Noah Vundi
Math
4th place – Zen Anello
5th place – Elijah Confer
Composition
3rd place – Zen Anello
FPS Team – 1st Place:
Elizabeth Tait, Zen Anello, Dallas Connor, Dahlia Deloizer
A special thank you to Coach Beth Ellis and Assistant Coach Michelle Ramsay for their dedication to our students!
Berea Community Elementary School Academic Team – District 88 Champions!
The BCES Academic Team had a phenomenal showing at the District 88 competition on February 1, 2025—bringing home multiple awards!
1st Place Quick Recall
3rd Place Future Problem Solving
Hume Sportsmanship Award
Individual Achievements:
Math
1st Place – Roslyn Self
2nd Place – Connor Robinson
3rd Place – Ben Yeary
Science
1st Place – Roslyn Self
3rd Place – Matthew Taylor
Social Studies
4th Place – Ally Powell
Language Arts
1st Place – Bridget Ramsay
2nd Place – Presley Powell
3rd Place – Matthew Taylor
Arts & Humanities
1st Place – Bridget Ramsay
3rd Place – Aylish Garcia
Composition
2nd Place – Presley Powell
4th Place – Laura Spiece
Additionally, three of our BCES students placed in the Top 10 statewide:
Roslyn Self – Math
Presley Powell – Language Arts
Bridget Ramsay – Language Arts & Arts and Humanities
Again, a huge thank you to Coach Michelle Ramsay who goes above and beyond by coaching both the middle and elementary academic teams, serving as Head Coach for the BCES Academic Team and Assistant Coach for the BCMS AcademicTeam. We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to BCES Assistant Coach Jessica Yeary for her dedication and commitment to our students' success. Your hard work and leadership make a lasting impact, thank you!
Berea Community High School Academic Team – A Strong Showing at Districts!
Our BCHS Academic Team successfully completed the first level of the Governor's Cup competition, securing Runner-Up in District 47 Overall and earning multiple advancements to Region 12!
Quick Recall – 1st Place (Advances to Region 12)
Future Problem Solving – 3rd Place
Individual Achievements (Advancing to Region 12):
Language Arts
1st Place – Callum Tait (Score: 49/50, Statewide Top 10 Recognition!)
3rd Place – Jazper Anello
Composition Writing
2nd Place – Callum Tait
5th Place – Jane Marrie
Arts & Humanities
1st Place – Chloe Carpenter
2nd Place – Bristol Abney
Social Studies
5th Place – Beau Willmes
Mathematics
5th Place – Ainsley Woodward
Region 12 competition will take place February 18 and February 22 at Berea Community Schools.
A special thank you to Assistant Coach and former student Brooke Clemmons, along with BCHS Head Academic Team Coach Travis Blankenship, and to all those who served as officials, including Matthew Jenkins, Linda Williams, and Chloe Brown.
Please join me in congratulating all of our students and coaches for their incredible achievements. Their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence are a shining example of the academic greatness we strive for at Berea Community Schools.
Way to go, Berea Pirates! We are so proud of you! Teamwork makes the dream work! Have a great day everyone!
With Pirate Pride,
Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent
Berea Community Schools
"Aim High and Dare to be Great!"