Welcome to Carlisle School District!

My name is BJ Greene, and I am proud to serve as the superintendent of Carlisle School District. This is my 22nd year in education, and I have been fortunate enough to spend 13 of those years right here at Carlisle. I first came to Carlisle in 2007 as a coach and elementary PE teacher. Since that time, I have had the opportunity to serve in several roles, including teacher, coach, athletic director, and high school principal. Today, I have the privilege of leading a district and community that mean so much to me and my family.

My wife Amanda and I are proud to call Carlisle home. We have built our home here, and this is where we are raising our four children: Maggie, a 2024 Carlisle graduate, Cole (12), Banks (10), and Bridge (6). Carlisle isn't just where I work. It's where we live, where our kids have grown up, and where we have built our lives.

Carlisle has meant a lot to my family over the years, and not just because I have worked here. This community has been there for us during some of the hardest times in our lives. When my mother passed away in 2011, the people of Carlisle stepped up and helped my family in ways I will never forget. I have also watched this same community do the same thing for countless other families over the years. That is just what Carlisle does. People take care of one another. I have said many times that I feel like I owe this community more than I could ever repay, and I truly mean that. I know I will never be able to repay everything this community has done for my family, but as superintendent, I have the opportunity every day to do my part by giving our students, employees, and community everything I have.

As superintendent, I understand that we have challenges, just like every other school district. We have tough decisions to make, facilities that need attention, and areas where we must continue to improve. But I also know what we have here. We have good kids, dedicated employees, supportive families, and a community that cares about its school.

I believe every student deserves someone who believes in them, notices them, challenges them, loves them, and makes them feel like they belong. I also believe we have a responsibility to hold our students to high expectations and prepare them for whatever comes next in life. Whether our students choose to attend a four-year university, a technical school, a community college, join the military, or go directly into the workforce, our responsibility is to give them the opportunities and tools they need to be successful.

We are fortunate to offer our students opportunities in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities, including Band, FCCLA, FFA, FCA, FBLA, EAST, Journalism, and a wide variety of athletic programs. I want our students to find something they enjoy, something they can be proud of, and something that makes them want to be part of Carlisle School District.

Our district mission is "To ensure our students' future success through learning, growing, and reaching new heights." That mission is something I take seriously, and I want it to be more than just words on a wall or on our website.

One of the things I have continued to emphasize is the importance of telling our own story. In today's world, it is easy for people to form opinions about a school district without knowing everything that is taking place inside its classrooms and hallways. We have so many good things happening at Carlisle, and I want our staff, students, and community to take pride in sharing those things.

I know that being superintendent means not everyone will agree with every decision I make. That comes with the job. But I can promise you that I care deeply about this district, our employees, and most importantly, our students. I will continue to fight for what I believe is best for Carlisle School District.

My hope is that when our students graduate and someone asks them where they are from, they can proudly say, "I'm from Carlisle," and that means something to them.

Thank you for visiting our website and for your continued support of Carlisle School District. Whether you are a current family, a graduate, a community member, or someone considering becoming part of our district, I hope you can see what makes this place special.

Stay Safe, Be Positive, and Go Bison!

BJ Greene
Superintendent
Carlisle School District

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