Ballyshannon 411
Published: April 22, 2018
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- All students and parents: @allbally
- 6th grade: @bally2025
- 7th grade: @bally2024
- 8th grade: @bally2023
Introducing our ShamROCKstar Staff...
Sarah Stamper and Amy Grant, ELA
Brent Anstaett, Social Studies
Lucia Cornett, Math
Jennifer White, Science
Sara Fay, Math and Science
Jennifer Collins, Math and Social Studies
7th Grade
Traci Barton, Math
Tabatha Byrd, ELA
Kyle Berberich, Science
Kristen Hansen, Social Studies
Miranda Finck, Math and ELA
Steven Wheeler, Science and Social Studies
8th Grade
Jen Woolf, Social Studies
Melinda Earsing, ELA
Andy Jones, Math
Bernadette Leonard, Science
Beth Kamradt, PBL
Unified Arts
Tia Woods, Media Specialist
Kristi Heist, Visual Arts
Cheryl Michels, Reading
Michael Cotten, Band Director
Joshua Agnew, Choral Director
Jillian Skidmore, PE and Health
Pat Pidgeon, PE and Health
Leslie Dillon, Technology
TBD, Spanish
TBD, Drama
Special Education
Katy Dennis, LBD
Sara Kuhse, LBD
Lindsay Clayton, LBD
Paige Hurst, MSD
TBD, EBD
Emily Edwards, Paraeducator
Leadership Team
Erika Bowles, Principal
James Demetrakis, Assistant Principal
Meredith Luebbers-Palmer, School Counselor
Stacie Kegley, Instructional Coach
Holly Morgan, School Secretary
Deputy Mark Jump, School Resource Officer
Coaching/Team Staff
Pat Pidgeon, Athletic Director
Cheryl Michels, 8th Grade Cheer
Shelby Davenport, 7th Grade Cheer
Katy Dennis, 6th Grade Cheer
Chelsea Livers Gowdy, Dance Team
Kyle Berberich, Academic Team
Steven Wheeler, Archery Team
Andy Jones, 8th Grade Boys Basketball
Pat Pidgeon, 7th Grade Boys Basketball
Terry Trame, 6th Grade Boys Basketball
Sara Kuhse, 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball
Brent Anastaett, 6th Grade Girls Basketball
Jen Woolf, Head Volleyball
Kristen Hansen and Kasey Reed Long, Model UN
Kasey and Zach Long, Robotics Team
Jennifer White, School Energy Team
18.19 Unified Arts Course Scheduling
You will receive information very soon regarding scheduling for 18.19 Unified Arts Courses for all grade levels.
8th Grade High School Courses
- Algebra I
- Spanish I
- Digital Literacy
Additionally, Geometry will be offered at Cooper HS with bus service. Successful completion of Algebra I is required.
Join the Bally Band!
Ballyshannon Volleyball Info
Open Gyms
July 16, 17, 18
7-9pm All Grades
Tryouts
July 23, 24, 25, 26
6th Grade 6-7pm
7th & 8th Grade 7-9pm
Summer Practice
July 30-31, Aug 1-2, Aug 6-9
All Grades 7-9PM
PTSO Formation Meeting
Saturday, May 12th at 11am at Longbranch Elementary
If you cannot attend, meeting info will be sent out afterwards. This will not be an election meeting. It's a time to gather and start brainstorming our vision, focus, and direction as a parent leadership group.
Ballyshannon Dance Team Tryout Info
May 7, 8, and 10 at Longbranch Elementary in the gym. 4-6pm each evening.
If you have any questions prior to the meeting please contact Chelsea Livers Gowdy at chelsealiversg@gmail.com
Ballyshannon Cheerleading Clinics and Tryouts
- Tryouts are May 4th at Spirit of Kentucky.
- Clinics are Tuesday, April 17th from 4-6pm at Longbranch Elementary in the gym and Wednesday, April 18th from 5-7pm at Spirit of Kentucky.
Other Extracurricular Sports and Events
- 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls basketball coaches
- 6th and 8th grade boys basketball coaches
- Academic Team coach
- Choral Director
- Band Director
- Volleyball coach
- 6th, 7th, 8th cheer coaches
- Dance Team coach
- Archery Coach
- Model UN Advisor
- Robotics Team Coordinators
- School Energy Team
We will be hiring:
- Drama coach
- Speech coach
- 7th grade boys basketball coach
- Student Council Advisor
- Yearbook Advisor
- National Junior Honor Society Advisor
Things are starting to come together!!
Important Dates
MAY
12: PTSO Formation Meeting at 11am at Longbranch
AUGUST
TBD: Open House
SEPTEMBER
20: Yearbook Photo Day
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Family Meetings
1. If you'd like to meet in person, I've created a sign up. Please grab a 30-minute slot and we'll chat in person. www.SignUpGenius.com/go/409054CAAAE22A64-family
2. If you'd prefer to let me know your ideas in writing, here's a simple form that would be similar to our in-person meeting. If you have an in-person meeting, you don't need to fill out this form. I'll fill it out when we meet. https://goo.gl/forms/7UYWuUPE2qjWXIs12
3. I'm open to Google Hangout or Skype as well if this is a better option for your family. Give me a shout and let me know and we can set it up. erika.bowles@boone.kyschools.us
Surveys
Parent survey: https://goo.gl/forms/sX99sZrhn1rJUHOG3
SOCIAL MEDIA
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@ballyshannonms
About us
Email: erika.bowles@boone.kyschools.us
Website: http://www.boone.k12.ky.us/29/Home
Location: 7515 Shamrock Avenue Union, KY 41091
Phone: 859-5551212
Facebook: facebook.com/ballyshannonms
Twitter: @ballyshannonms