BCSC students continue to excel in reading

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 12:45 PM

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) recently announced the latest iREAD results, and the news is good.

BCSC students continue to outperform the state in mastering foundational reading skills.

The school district says it is "especially proud of Parkside Pirates Elementary." The Indiana State Board of Education recognized the kids for having 100% of students with Individualized Education Programs pass IREAD.

BCSC says these results reflect the "outstanding work of our students, educators, families, and our continued commitment to ensuring every student becomes a strong reader."

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