Bowling Green R-1 Student Services Department

09/13/2026

This event will be held at the Bowling Green R-1 Auditorium tonight at 7pm due to inclement weather.

WALK WITH US | September 13

This Sunday, September 13, the Bowling Green R-1 Student Services Department invites our school and community to come together for our “Be the Light” Community Walk in recognition of National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month.

Bowling Green Lower City Park
Sunday, September 13
7:00–8:00 PM

7:00 PM — Welcome & Prayer
7:20–8:00 PM — Community Walk

This is more than a walk. It is an opportunity to remember, support, and remind one another that no one has to walk through difficult times alone.

During the walk, participants can write a name or message on a bag, a meaningful reminder of the lives we carry with us and the importance of being a light for others.

💜 Come walk with us.
💙 Come support someone.
💜 Come remember someone.
💙 Come be the light.

Together, we can make a difference.

09/11/2026

WEAR TEAL OR PURPLE | September 17

LET’S SHINE A LIGHT ON MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING

September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, and the Bowling Green R-1 Student Services Department is asking our school community to help us spread an important message:

YOUR LIFE MATTERS. YOU ARE IMPORTANT. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Join us on Thursday, September 17, by wearing teal or purple as we shine a light on mental health, well-being, su***de prevention, and the importance of supporting one another.

💙 Teal & Purple = Awareness + Hope + Support

Whether you wear a shirt, ribbon, bracelet, or simply share this message, your participation can help remind someone that they matter and that help is available.

Let's fill our schools with teal and purple and show our students that their lives, their voices, and their futures matter.

Remember: Call or text 988 if you or someone you know needs mental health or emotional support.

09/11/2026

WALK WITH US | September 13

This Sunday, September 13, the Bowling Green R-1 Student Services Department invites our school and community to come together for our “Be the Light” Community Walk in recognition of National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month.

Bowling Green Lower City Park
Sunday, September 13
7:00–8:00 PM

7:00 PM — Welcome & Prayer
7:20–8:00 PM — Community Walk

This is more than a walk. It is an opportunity to remember, support, and remind one another that no one has to walk through difficult times alone.

During the walk, participants can write a name or message on a bag, a meaningful reminder of the lives we carry with us and the importance of being a light for others.

💜 Come walk with us.
💙 Come support someone.
💜 Come remember someone.
💙 Come be the light.

Together, we can make a difference.

05/11/2026

Last week was Teacher Appreciation Week and some of our BGE 5th graders wanted to do something special for staff. Check it out below.

05/01/2026

Not to be dramatic, but our principals kinda carry the whole vibe of our schools… and they don’t miss.

They stay locked in from morning to night, handling everything from big decisions to the day-to-day chaos. And they never let things get cooked.

The leadership? They ate.
The consistency? No misses.
The support for students and staff? Always showing up.

Each of them brings their own aura to their building - and let’s just say… main character energy points earned.

They know when to lock in and how to keep everything moving without crashing out (which honestly deserves an award on its own.)

We see you. We appreciate you.

Happy Principal’s Day to Mrs. Bird, Mr. Kessler, Mrs. Luebrecht, and Mr. Chinn, the real ones.

02/26/2026

Last night, Bowling Green Elementary School and Frankford Elementary School hosted our 5th Annual Culture Fair, and what an incredible evening it was!

We had the honor of welcoming beautiful Indian dance performances by Soorya Performing Arts, who brought vibrant culture and tradition to life right in our auditorium in the afternoon and evening performance.

Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students showcased their learning by teaching us about 15 different countries and cultures. Throughout the year, students researched, prepared, and became experts on their assigned country.

One of the best (and tastiest!) parts of the evening?
The incredible food and drinks representing countries from around the globe.

Students, parents, and community members sampled flavors from different cultures while learning about traditions, geography, language, and history.

This event has truly become one of our favorite nights of the year.
But an evening like this doesn’t just happen... it takes an entire community.

A very special thank you to:
-Our amazing teachers who do a ton of work to make this night possible, especially our library teacher, Mrs. LeBeau, who helps her students research and prepare throughout the entire year
-Our parents for allowing your children to participate and for preparing food and drinks
-Our custodians for setting up tables, chairs, and transforming the space
-Our tech department for handling audio and performance needs
-Our middle school administration and PE teachers for allowing us to use the gym
-The Soorya performers for sharing their talents
-Our elementary administrators and office staff
-And every single person who worked behind the scenes to make this event possible

Living in a small, rural community, it is so important that our students experience the world beyond what they see every day. When we expose our children to different cultures, traditions, and perspectives, we build empathy. We grow understanding. We help them realize that we are far more alike than we are different.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this such a meaningful and memorable night.

Already looking forward to next year!

02/23/2026

We can't wait to see all of you this Wednesday evening!

02/15/2026

These two little BGR-1 students helped fill up all the campus food pantries today with the items that the HS clubs and organizations collected in December. Please spread the word if you know of any families who could benefit from this wonderful community resource. We are so grateful for the nice pantries that the Reindeer Roundup group provided for us.

Also, this week is Kindness Week! Each day we will have a daily challenge.

Here is the weekend challenge for all staff and students: reach out to someone who you think may be feeling lonely to give them something to smile about. You can give them a call, send them a text, or even write a sweet note or card to send in the mail.

Remember, in a world where you can be anything, be kind!! ❤️🖤

02/05/2026

One of our favorite events of the year!

All are welcome to attend! Students, parents, staff, community members, come join us for a fun night!

02/04/2026

This year's theme for School Counseling Week is "School Counselors Amplify Student Success." How do school counselors make this happen? By utilizing a fully comprehensive school counseling program!

A fully comprehensive school counseling program is comprised of four key components: Guidance Curriculum, Responsive Services, Individual Planning, and Student Support.

Working with all of our students district-wide from Kindergarten through 12th grade, our BGR-1 counseling program ensures students have the supports they need to be successful. Some of the priorities for BG counselors include teaching students about healthy relationship and coping skills, helping them identify ways to stay safe both inside and out of school, assisting them in navigating course choices in MS and HS, setting up students for success in life after high school, and helping in times of personal difficulty or crisis.

Although once referred to as 'guidance counselor,' due to counselors mainly helping students decide what path to choose after Graduation, the American School Counselor Association removed the word 'guidance' from our title and changed it to 'school counselor' in 1990 due to the numerous responsibilities that counselors in schools manage and implement.