Welcome to the tent! It is with the utmost delight that we introduce the exceptional eight contestants for this year’s intense run of The Great BG Teach-Off professional development.

This year, with six half-day sessions, contestants will tackle challenges related to their program and goals. We’re looking for creativity, flair, and show-stopping ideas.

Best of luck, bakers… uh… educators! We're all rooting for you!

Teach 2 Transform 2025-2026:
Jordan Franklin, BGJHS
Tyler Beyke, T. C. Cherry
Felicia Lawrence, Potter Gray
Erin Henry, Parker-Bennett-Curry
Kylee Wall, Dishman McGinnis
Taylor Summers, W. R. McNeill
Alesa Baker, BGHS
Amanda Brown, BGJHS
1 day ago, Leslie McCoy
Teach 2 Transform 2025-26
🎼 BGHS and BGJHS Orchestra students meet virtually with composer Soon Hee Newbold! 🎻

Newbold is one of the most performed orchestra composers in the world. She is known for her work that blends classical and modern elements, and her compositions are played by groups from professional symphonies to elementary ensembles- including students in BGISD!

Learn more about Soon Hee Newbold: https://www.soonheenewbold.com/
2 days ago, Leslie McCoy
 Soon Hee Newbold meets virtually with BGJHS and BGHS students
 Soon Hee Newbold meets virtually with BGJHS and BGHS students
From BGJHS: orchestra students meet virtually with Soon Hee Newbold
🎻 A beautiful night for an Orchestra Concert in the BGHS Courtyard!

📸 Photos by Ethan Gallagher, McKenzi Loid PR Intern
2 days ago, Leslie McCoy
Orchestra Concert BGHS Courtyard
Orchestra Concert BGHS Courtyard
Orchestra Concert BGHS Courtyard
Orchestra Concert BGHS Courtyard
Orchestra Concert BGHS Courtyard
Patrick O'Rourke directs the BGHS Orchestra
Orchestra Concert BGHS Courtyard
September 30 Orchestra Concert
For the first time in program history the BGHS Lady Purples Golf team are the KHSAA Semi-State winners and now advance to the state championship finals next week at the Bowling Green Country Club. Go Purples!
3 days ago, Leslie McCoy
BGHS Lady Purples Golf KHSAA Semi-State winners

It's official... The BGHS 2025- 26 Spring Musical is Legally Blonde!
Come see the show April 17, 18 and 19, 2026. Audition materials will be released soon! ✨

3 days ago, Leslie McCoy
BGHS Presents Legally Blonde The Musical: April 17-19

BGHS Culinary Arts students are preparing charcuterie box orders for faculty and staff. Each box includes salami, pepperoni, cheese, almonds, grapes, crackers, pretzels, and a chocolate chip cookie. These orders help students gain experience in food safety, preparation, and service.

8 days ago, Leslie McCoy
Culinary Arts students preparing teacher boxes
Culinary Arts students preparing teacher box
Culinary Arts students showing teacher box
Culinary Arts students making chocolate chip cookies
Students preparing teacher lunches
Culinary Arts students making cookies
Chocolate chip cookies
Purples Golf advances to the KHSAA State tournament as they claim the 3rd Region Tournament Runner Up.

8th grader Rowdy Harris wins the 3rd Region Individual Championship.
9 days ago, Leslie McCoy
Purples Golf

Lady Purples Golf claimed the 3rd Region Golf Championship for the first time in 20 years!

Caroline Childers with her second consecutive individual regional championship.

Mary Douglass Childers finished 4th and Ellie Morgan finished 5th. Saanvi Aravantagi finished 10th.

10 days ago, Leslie McCoy
Girls Golf Region Champions
Congratulations to the newest members of the Bowling Green High School Hall of Honor!
Alan Simpson, Class of 1981
Clinton Lewis, Class of 1995
Patrick Martin, Class of 1997
Cierra Waller, Class of 2005

Today we celebrated each of them with a luncheon and tour of BGHS and then again on the field prior to the Homecoming Football Game.

The Bowling Green High School Hall of Honor was established in 1992 to recognize the outstanding character, achievements, and contributions of BGHS graduates. A distinguished honoree demonstrates the district motto of “Excellence Is Worth The Effort” in their professional careers, civic endeavors, and personal relationships.
14 days ago, Leslie McCoy
Hall of Honor 2025: Alan Simpson
Hall of Honor 2025: Clinton Lewis
Hall of Honor 2025: Patrick Martin
Hall of Honor 2025: Cierra Waller
Hall of Honor 2025: Alan Simpson
Hall of Honor 2025: Clinton Lewis
Hall of Honor 2025: Cierra Waller
Hall of Honor 2025: Patrick Martin
BGHS School Spirit!
The faculty and staff may have won the volleyball game, but students brought the ENERGY to the Pep Rally.

Photos by Ethan Gallagher, McKenzi Loid PR Intern
16 days ago, Leslie McCoy
BGHS Pep Rally: September 17, 2025
Faculty / Student Volleyball Game: September 2025
Faculty / Student Volleyball Game: September 2025
BGHS Pep Rally: September 17, 2025
BGHS Pep Rally: September 17, 2025
BGHS Pep Rally: September 17, 2025
BGHS Pep Rally: September 17, 2025

Congratulations, Kollin Hsieh and Finley Hondorp: National Merit Semifinalists!!

Next, Kollin and Finley will submit a detailed scholarship application and will have the opportunity to compete for National Merit Scholarships offered next spring.

21 days ago, Leslie McCoy
National Merit Semifinalists: Kollin Hsieh and Finley Hondorp
Bowling Green High School co-op students from the Medical Arts and Child Development programs are gaining valuable experience at the Little Purples Academy. The high school students have completed all training requirements to be paid employees of the district for 10 hours per week.

Little Purples Academy opened in January 2025 to provide childcare for children of district employees ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
about 1 month ago, Leslie McCoy
BGHS students work in infant room at LPA
BGHS students help with lunch at LPA
BGHS Students working at LPA

Bowling Green High School's Homecoming is September 19th! Order Homecoming apparel from H & W Dukes by Wednesday, September 3rd at 11 a.m.

Homecoming Shirts | Adult and Youth Sizes

about 1 month ago, Leslie McCoy
H & W Dukes BG Homecoming Store

Bowling Green High School and Bowling Green Junior High offer free season passes for students to attend regular season home games.

Click here to redeem your 2025-2026 Season Pass.
Choose 2025-26 Get Passes
Select “Adults All Sports Pass 2025-2026” for either BGHS or BGHS.
Scroll to the bottom to “Have a passcode?”
Your STUDENT ID is your passcode. Click Apply.
Click “1” beside “Student Pass” (should provide $0 balance)
Checkout.
Complete required info and acknowledgement.

Passes will be emailed. (Take a photo or save it to your device.)

For questions or additional support, contact Calvin Head, Byron Lowe, or Nacarius Fant.

about 2 months ago, Leslie McCoy
FREE Student Passes for Regular Season Home Games
SAVE THE DATE: Picture Days

September 9: Grades 9-11
October 1 and 2: 12th Grade Make-ups
November 4: Make-Ups for Grades 9-11
about 2 months ago, Leslie McCoy
Picture Days
Click the link below for lots of information about the days leading up to the start of the 2025-26 school year. We look forward to seeing all of our Purples back on campus August 13th!

https://aptg.co/Glgd9d
2 months ago, Leslie McCoy
BGHS Back-to-School Info
We are proud to share Bowling Green High School’s Advanced Placement results for the 2024-2025 school year! Our students excelled in these challenging classes, taking 718 AP College Board exams with a 74% pass rate, and earning 1,886 college credit hours. These results reflect the hard work and dedication of our students and teachers!

In BGISD, we are committed to providing opportunities for students, preparing them to meet individual goals for their future. Both Advanced Placement and Dual Credit Courses expose students to college-level work and can significantly reduce costs and time required to complete a college degree.
2 months ago, Leslie McCoy
Advanced Placement Results 2024-25
Last school year, 354 BGHS students got an early start earning college hours while still in high school. BGHS offers 33 Dual Credit courses with a combination of online and in-house platforms through Western Kentucky University, South Central Kentucky Community and Technical College, and Campbellsville University.

In BGISD, we are committed to providing opportunities for students, preparing them to meet individual goals for their future. Both Advanced Placement and Dual Credit Courses expose students to college-level work and can significantly reduce costs and time required to complete a college degree.
2 months ago, Leslie McCoy
BGHS Dual Credit 2024-25
Save the dates, Purples! We look forward to seeing you in August to kick off another great year to be a Purple!
3 months ago, Ben Bruni
BGHS Open House
Senior Photos are scheduled for July 28-31 in the BGHS PAC. Students will receive a postcard in the mail with instructions for making an appointment through Lifetouch/Prestige Photography. The postcard will be mailed to the address specified in Infinite Campus. Students will also receive an email with instructions through their school email account.
4 months ago, Leslie McCoy
Senior Pictures