Family, colleagues and local officials agreed at the Aug. 12 ribbon-cutting ceremony that naming the newest elementary in Fayette County Public Schools after the late Brenda Cowan was an easy call. “She was a hard worker with a great attitude and an unmatched sense of humor,” Lexington Fire Chief Kristin Chilton said during the outdoor […]
Superintendent Manny Caulk of Fayette County Public Schools delivered the 2019 State of the Schools to a supportive crowd at the Lexington Convention Center, saying, “Every child born represents a promise – a promise to love, to protect, to guide, to nurture, to teach. Every person in this room is a promise keeper. You play […]
Superintendent Manny Caulk presented the inaugural Superintendent’s Scholarship to Abigail Wheatley, a 2019 graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School who intends to study Special Education this fall at Bluegrass Community & Technical College. “I was really caught off guard,” said Wheatley, who accepted the honor Aug. 7 during the State of the Schools at […]
Seven high-performing community partners have received Golden Apple Awards from Fayette County Public Schools for their efforts working with the district and specific schools in 2018-19. Gary Cremeans, vice chair of the Community Partners Leadership Team (CPLT); Superintendent Manny Caulk, and Ray Daniels, the school board’s vice chair, saluted the honorees Aug. 7 during the […]
All first-time Fayette County Public School students can register for the 2019-20 school year during the remaining registration window, July 30-Aug. 14. The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 14. Registration windows are open 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday-Friday. Parents can register at their child’s assigned school. To find a school district map, visit www.fcps.net/street […]
By: Emmanuel Caulk Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent You have big dreams for your children. As the superintendent of the Fayette County Public Schools, I do too. I want the students who graduate from FCPS to receive more than just a high school diploma. And that’s why, from kindergarten through 12th grade, our students have […]
Child Development Center of the Bluegrass 290 Alumni Drive Info: (859) 218-2322 www.cdcbg.org Description: Founded in 1958, CDCB provides pre-school and child care programs, and therapy services that benefit children both with and without special needs. 5-STAR rated in Ky. and NAEYC accredited. On-site physical, occupational and speech therapy offered to enrolled students and to community […]
KU Scholar Athlete of the Month: Matt Halpin School: Dunbar High Grade: 12 Sports: Tennis Academics: Matt has a 4.6 weighted GPA, took nine A.P. classes and scored 31 on his ACT Parents: Hilary & Dermot In Halpin family tradition, each child accompanies dad on a trip after high school graduation. Ben, the oldest, chose China. Rosie […]
Fayette County school children can receive free backpacks and school supplies at the annual Back to School Rallies on Saturday, Aug. 3. The rallies are collaborative effort by the YMCA of Central Kentucky and Fayette County Public Schools. The rallies will provide elementary, middle and high school children with free backpacks and school supplies. Activities […]
All top leadership posts in Fayette County’s 37 elementary schools are now filled with the selection June 28 of two new principals. Lisa Kear is the new principal of Liberty Elementary School, and Mark Rose is the new principal of Athens-Chilesburg Elementary. The principals assumed their new positions July 1. “Each new hire strengthens our […]
