Beech Tree News Network

For the 2nd year, American Legion Post 151 of Morgantown is sponsoring a BCHS Junior for the Kentucky Boys State.  Dustin Johnson, son of Patrick and Lisa Johnson of Morgantown, will be attending a week long camp this summer.   

BCHS would like to thank the American Legion Post 151 for their continued support of the young men of our county.

The BCHS Project Prom committee would like to thank the following for their part in making the 2019 event successful.  Our students had a fun night of playing games, eating, and participating in various activities to win money and prizes.

We also want to thank everyone who participated in fundraising or purchased items from one of our fundraisers. A special thank you to all those individuals who volunteered their time on the night of Project Prom for prepared and/or sent food.

The following individuals and businesses donated to Project Prom:

Aberdeen Baptist

On Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Butler County had a total of nine entries for 4-H Region 6 Communications Day. Everyone did an outstanding job! To make it to the regional level the participant must have first won at a county level. The following youth participated in the Speech Category which is broken down by age divisions. Brayden Barks competed in the11 year old division and won a blue ribbon. Maggie Drake competed in the 12 year old division and won a blue ribbon. Martín Brown competed in the 13 year old division and won a red ribbon.

Backyard chicken flocks are popular in all areas of Kentucky. If you want to have a successful flock and produce your own eggs, preparation and education are essential. 

Not everyone is suited for keeping a poultry flock. Make sure you check that your local city and county ordinances allow backyard flocks. Some ordinances require a minimum amount of land, and some subdivisions even have their own rules.

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2019 — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced today the availability of a new web-based tool – developed in partnership with the University of Wisconsin – to help dairy producers evaluate various scenarios using different coverage levels through the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program.

Three local young ladies participated in The Inner Glitter Pageant this weekend in Hartford, Kentucky.  The pageant was created by Matilda and Paisley Patterson, a mother, and daughter who wanted to give those with special needs a platform to sparkle.
Shelby Gwathney, Shelby Mathews, and Becky Burden participated. 

Here is a list of the students and teachers recognized at Fantastic Friday:

Christian White 

Eulalia Mendoza-Alonzo 

Delaney Newcom 

Eli Ellis 

Kendall Raymer 

Riley Dockery 

Jenelle Kimmel

Raeleigh Skaggs 

Mia Lindsey 

Shelby McDaniel 

Braxton Wooldridge

Chandler Tinsley 

Josalina Hernandez 

Ava Lindsey 

Laney Hampton 

Briella Fields 

Lawson Inglis 

Robyn Householder 

Genesis Garay Gamoneda 

Jayden Smith 

Talon Hampton 

When Kentucky’s high school freshmen start school in the 2020-21 school year, they’ll be expected to complete a new financial literacy course or program to graduate. Courses or programs that meet the financial literacy standards are now a requirement for high school graduation.