BIS PTO
The BIS PTO is an opportunity for the home and school to come together in the interest of all BIS students and to create a cooperative learning environment between home, school and community.  BIS is a unique building where in two years students prepare for their upcoming years at middle school. 

As the new school year approaches, many students and parents are a little apprehensive about the transition from the Primary School to Intermediate School. Change is always a little scary. However, as PTO members and parents of past and current BIS students, we would like you to be reassured that, not only has BPS provided these students with an excellent foundation, BIS does a superb job taking the students to the next level of learning. Students will be challenged academically and will get to participate in a myriad of new and fun activities, as well.

Some highlights of fourth grade are a trip to the State Capitol building and the Benjamin Harrison home, as students learn about our state’s history. In addition, during Pioneer Day, fourth graders will get to step back in time for a day to see how early Indiana settlers lived.

Fifth grade highlights are learning about Indiana leaves including creating their own collection.  As part of the health curriculum they have the opportunity to go to the Ruth Lily Center. The Fifth graders are able to go to the Indianapolis 500 Speedway in May.

We think you will be very pleased! We welcome your participation in PTO meetings. It is a great way to learn about all the wonderful happenings taking place in the school.

BIS FundraiserThe annual Spring Flower Sale is the primary fundraiser for the school and is sponsored by the PTO. Proceeds of the sale are used to support school activities and programs. The PTO sponsors the fourth and fifth grade field trips, the Principal’s Century Club celebration, ISTEP snacks, the school newsletter, the 5th grade fling, gives each teacher $100 to use toward classroom supplies, and many other activities for our students and BIS staff.

Students sell gift certificates to The Olde Garden Shack located on SR 46. The gift certificates cost $10 each.  It is a wonderful opportunity for the community as they begin planting season to support the school.  We have found the gift certificates to be a mutually beneficial opportunity for everyone.  The certificates can be used to purchase flowers, flats, hanging baskets, ground cover and most anything The Garden Shack has to offer.

How do I get involved?
The PTO is open to all BIS families and staff.  There are no dues for membership.  The PTO encourages parental and family involvement in school to promote academic, social and emotional growth of our children.  When parents, staff and families join together BIS continues to be the strong learning center it has become.

The PTO always welcomes additional volunteers.  Many programs are held during the day, but there are opportunities for evening help as well.

If you have any ideas or would like to help with any project, please come to the meetings.  If you are unable to come to a meeting, feel free to contact any of the officers.

MOVE-IN-ON UP PARTY
Fifth grade students celebrate the end of elementary years

CLASSROOM HOLIDAY PARTIES
Students celebrate fall, Christmas and Valentine’s Day with their peers.

MEDIA CENTER
Help card and shelve books

BUCKET BRIGADE
Provide assistance when the need arises for any activity, as your schedule permits

HOSPITALITY
Support for teachers and classrooms

Meet the PTO Officers!

President: Tricia Huchison
This will be her second year as a member and officer with the BIS PTO. She and her husband, Steve live in Batesville with their two children; daughter, Sophie (5th grade) and son Joey (10th grade) Tricia can be reached at 934-5126 or by email Hutchison@fuse.net.

Secretary: Kelly Werner
This is Kelly’s third year as an officer with the BIS PTO.  Kelly and her husband, Steve lived in Oldenburg for 10 years and in Batesville for 7 years. They have 5 children: Cassidy (10th grade), Carissa (6th grade), Caitlynn and Quinn ( 4rd grade), and Cayman (age 5).  Kelly can be reached at 933-0289 or by email at skwerner@aol.com.

Treasurer:  Beth Gutzwiller
This is Beth’s third year as the BIS Treasurer.  Beth and her husband, Larry live in Batesville and have two children: Emily (6th grader), and a son, Daniel (4rd grader).  Beth can be reached at 934-4865 orby email at bethgutzwiller@yahoo.com.