Belforest Elementary

June Announcements/Calendar
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Good afternoon! Well, the 2025-2026 school year is closed, and it was a bittersweet ending. Although the kids were happy to see the summer begin, there were many tears as our students and faculty left the building. For the next school year, we will shrink from approximately 1200 to 750 students. Most of these kids will be attending the new Jubilee Elementary School. Our faculty lost 18 positions, and almost all have found new school families across our district.
When we opened 6 years ago in 2020, we knew that we would grow quickly. We doubled in size within those 6 years, and I am sure we will see continued growth as more homes are being built primarily to the North of us. Each year has different challenges, and this will be a year of needed change which will benefit the entire feeder pattern.
Our summer hours beginning next week, the week of June 1st, will be Monday-Thursday, 7:00 am-4:00 pm. We generally close the week around the 4th of July for a breath before the big push to reopen at full throttle.
The theme selected for our 26-27 school year will be:
LEVEL UP YOUR LEADERSHIP!
You will notice the theme throughout our school environment as your kids are challenged through the year in new and creative ways.
Just before July arrives, you will receive “The Parent Checklist.” This will be a comprehensive list you can use through the months of July/August to prepare your family for the opening of school. This year’s checklist will have the usual directions regarding transportation, registration, etc. and a few new updates and directions.
The district will have data and summer updates. Please encourage neighbors who may be new to “Like Us” on Facebook so they can see the updates as we get them plugged in to our mass email systems.
If I were you, I would take the month of June “off” regarding thinking about the next school year and simply wait for the Parent Checklist. The Parent Checklist will be your comprehensive guide and should answer almost all questions.
There are just a couple of things you can do now to prepare for next year , but not absolutely necessary.

1. Registration/Items in the Office- We have several items in the office that you may stop by and pick up. We have many students’ personal belongings, as well as important items such as children’s report cards.
Registering your child for the upcoming 26-27 school year will open June 1st . All registration will be online. Here's how to get started:
A. Visit our website on or after JUNE 1st. Go to https://bcbe.schoolmint.com/
B. Create your account or simply log in to your existing account.
Returning Student Registration:
Once you have logged into your account, you will complete the 2026-2027 returning student registration.

New Parent Portal Feature: In mid-June, the county will be launching a new tool allowing parents/guardians with custody to manage and update contacts directly in the parent portal.

Want to check your student's current information? You can always access your child's details through the PowerSchool Parent Portal by visiting https://baldwinco.powerschool.com/
Have questions or need more information?
We've put together a helpful FAQ page with the latest registration updates. You can find it at https://www.bcbe.org/registration. We appreciate your cooperation in getting registered for another great school year! If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 251-607-5624.

2. School Supplies/Supply Kits- Pre-Order Supply Kit Packs are available for purchase through this Thursday 5/28 at 3pm. Order now, and your child's school supplies will magically appear in your child's classroom by Meet the Teacher. Check out the attached flyer for more information. *Please note, these pre-orders are only available for students remaining at Belforest next year.
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHYBZOP3T04D04_ZZ6AT6KVSVIVCY3
The school supply lists for the 26-27 school year can be found on our website here: https://www.belforestelementary.com/
ENJOY YOUR TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY! We are looking forward to our work this summer to continue to serve the Belforest community. We are always a call or an email away. No problem.

Opening Calendar Dates
Monday, August 3rd- Teachers’ First Day
Monday, August 10th- Meet the Teacher 3:00-5:30 PM. This is tentative and more information will be made available through the summer.
Wednesday, August 12th- First Day for Students
In service,
Jonathan D. Ellis, Principal [email protected]
Sarah Sadlis, Assistant Principal [email protected]

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Today we celebrate two incredible educators and the lasting impact they have made on countless students, families, and colleagues over the years. 💜💛

Congratulations to Shawn Kavanaugh on 40 years of dedicated service and to Coach LeDrew on 25 years of service in education!

Your commitment, leadership, and love for students have helped shape our school community in so many meaningful ways. Thank you for the time, heart, and passion you poured into every day.

We are grateful for your years of service and wish you both a retirement filled with joy, relaxation, and many new adventures. Congratulations on this well-deserved milestone!

6th Grade Dance! Another year is in the books as our 6th Graders celebrated “Tropical Nights!”

What a great year it has been for our Belforest Mathletes! We are so proud of all of these students for their hard work, dedication, and love of math throughout the year. Friday morning, we wrapped up the season by hosting our Belforest Mathletes Competition, and the students did an amazing job! 🧮🏆

🎉 Group Round Winners:

🥉 3rd Place: Kole, Alexis, and Kalia
🥈 2nd Place: Greyson, Lainey, and Jett
🥇 1st Place: Noe and Ella

🎉 Individual Round Winners:

🥉 3rd Place: Caleb
🥈 2nd Place: Kalia
🥇 1st Place: Noe

Congratulations to all of our Mathletes on a fantastic year! Thank you to our teachers, families, and coaches for supporting these students and encouraging their love for math. 💜💛

Our first graders are officially published authors! 📚✨

Students celebrated the release of eight original class books during our annual Book Release celebration. Families and special guests joined us to read together, enjoy cookies and lemonade, and honor the hard work of our young writers.

This project goes far beyond creating a book—students planned, drafted, revised, illustrated, and published their stories while building important writing skills. Along the way, they learned perseverance, creativity, and pride in their work.

This marks our 6th annual celebration, and it just keeps getting better each year. Thank you to our amazing families, staff, and guests for supporting our students and celebrating their success! 💜💛📖

Young Authors! 1st Grade students felt what it was like to release a book. Parents and guests gathered to meet our 1st graders in the library where they shared the release of their class books.
THANK YOU TEACHERS FOR BRINGING THIS OPPORTUNITY TO KIDS!

🎨🌟 Congratulations, Addie N.! 🌟🎨

Addie was recognized at the Baldwin County Superintendent’s Art Exhibit and received a certificate and ribbon for her outstanding work! 🏅

We are so proud of your creativity and talent, Addie—keep up the amazing work! 👏🎉

💻☀️ Technology Summer Assistance Days ☀️💻

BCBE families—get ready for the new school year with confidence! Join district staff for Technology Summer Assistance Days and get the help you need to stay connected and start the year strong.

📌 Open to all new & returning families for the 2026–2027 school year

They can help with:
✔️ PowerSchool registration
✔️ DragonFly MAX
✔️ MySchoolBucks & ParentSquare
✔️ Uploading documents
✔️ Paying school fees
✔️ And more!

🖥️ On-site resources include computers, scanners, copiers, iPads for payments, and translators available to assist families.

📍 Location: COS Loxley
🗓️ Multiple dates available—see flyer for times that work best for you!

Bravo! Our 6th Grade beginning band treated a packed house tonight at Trojan Hall. These kids have a bright future in music. What a great gift!

Our Strings students performed their spring concert this morning! Strings begin in 3rd grade and students may sign up at Meet the Teacher this fall for the 2026-2027 school year. Strings will also be offered at Jubilee Elementary next year.