Photographs from the first day of the 2026/2027 school year at Bluffton Elementary School
There are some new faces down in the elementary this year! The old fifth-grade science teacher and current high school football coach, Mr. Richards, is now our new Principal for the elementary school! We also welcome several new teachers to the elementary. First, there is Sierra Lieurance. She is a third-grade teacher with a class of 23 amazing students! Second, there's Steve Phillips. He is a fifth-grade science teacher with a class of 20 excellent students! We are also welcoming a new librarian, Adde Berdin. She is taking the place of Teri Stechschulte, who retired at the end of last school year.
We hope that this school year is a catalyst for many memories, friendships, and wonderful experiences. All of us here at Bluffton Schools wish you all a great 2026/2027 school year!
Article by: Emma Kiene and Levi Sutkay
Image Credit: Jamie Nygaard
The event featured a wide variety of performances, including singing, dancing, instrumental performances, and creative group routines. Students demonstrated not only their talents, but also their confidence, preparation, and willingness to step outside their comfort zones.
The talent show highlighted the supportive and encouraging environment that exists throughout Bluffton Schools. Audience members filled the room with applause and encouragement as students took the stage and shared their abilities with the community.
Teachers and staff worked hard behind the scenes to help organize the event and support students as they prepared for their performances. The evening was a great reminder of the creativity, energy, and school spirit that our students bring to Bluffton Schools each day.
Bluffton Schools would like to thank all of the students who participated, the families who attended, and the staff members who helped make the event such a success. Pirate Nation is proud of the courage and talent displayed by our 4th and 5th grade students!
Bluffton Exempted Village Schools would like to extend a sincere thank you to our community for its continued support of our students and schools. Community involvement and support play a vital role in helping us provide outstanding educational opportunities and maintain quality programs for all students.
Throughout the school year, we have continued investing in student learning, technology integration, academic programming, arts, athletics, and hands-on educational experiences that prepare students for future success. The partnership between our schools and community continues to make Bluffton a special place for students and families.
As we approach the end of another successful school year, we remain committed to providing a safe, engaging, and forward-thinking learning environment for every student. Thank you for being an important part of Pirate Nation!
Bluffton Exempted Village Schools is currently accepting open enrollment applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Families from any Ohio school district may apply to attend Bluffton Schools tuition-free, with applications accepted on a first-come, first-served basis pending grade-level availability.
At Bluffton Schools, students benefit from strong academic programs, small class sizes, outstanding extracurricular opportunities, and a welcoming school community focused on helping every student succeed.
Families interested in learning more are encouraged to schedule a personal tour of our schools. Tours can be arranged at convenient times, including evenings and weekends.
We are proud of the opportunities available to our students and look forward to welcoming new families to the Pirate community!
