Bartholomew Consolidated schools have switched to a new text alert system for emergencies and school closing information sent directly to your cell phone.

School officials say that even if you were signed up for the previous system, you still must sign up for the new program, called Blackboard. Text messages are free to sign up for, but normal messaging rates apply through your cell phone provider.

Emergency E-alerts are sent by BCSC when there will be a school closing, delay or early dismissal or if there is an emergency announcement.

You can find more information and sign up on the school website at bcsc.k12.in.us.

Today is the final day of summer break for many area students. Classes resume on Wednesday for Bartholomew Consolidated and Flat Rock-Hawcreek students.. Authorities ask that you take extra care while driving tomorrow, and be mindful that children and school buses will be active during the morning rush hour.

Jennings County and Seymour Community Schools are back in session on August. 8th.