Ribbon Cutting Officially Opens Brenda Cowan Elementary
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 […]
FCPS Superintendent Gives 2019 State of the Schools Address
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 […]
Inaugural Superintendent’s Scholarship Goes to Recent Dunbar Graduate
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 […]
FCPS Hands Out Seven Golden Apple Awards to Outstanding Community Partners
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 […]
Back-to-School Basics: School Registration & Medical Requirements
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 […]
Preparing Students for Today’s World
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 […]
Pre-School Directory
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 […]
Dunbar Senior Takes Tennis Game to Notre Dame
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 […]
Back-to-School Rallies: Free Backpacks Available At Events Around Town
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 […]
FCPS Names New Principals at Liberty, Athens-Chilesburg Elementary Schools
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 […]
Dunbar Senior Thrives on a Challenge
KU Scholar Athlete of the Month: Adam Talwalkar School: Dunbar High Grade: 12 Sports: Baseball Academics: Adam is a 4.8 student, No. 2 in his class and scored 34 on the ACT Parents: Susan & Vish Call it destiny, fate or just good training, but Adam Talwalkar, the Student-Athlete of the Year at Dunbar High, seems […]
2019 Scholar Athlete Banquet: Scholar Athletes Honored
Members of the 2018-2019 group of Scholar Athletes were honored May 23 at Kentucky Utilities at the annual Scholar Athlete celebration sponsored by Lexington Family Magazine and KU. In addition, Fred Farrier and Rachel Klinker – names drawn at random at the event – split the Darrell B. Pulliam Memorial Scholarship of $3,000 that was […]
School Will Host Early Learning Conference
Redwood Cooperative School is hosting an early learning conference in August for educational professionals that will help teachers connect students with nature and outdoor learning opportunities. Registration is open now for the conference that runs 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday and Friday, Aug. 8-9 at Redwood’s campus at 166 Crestwood Drive in Lexington. Highlights of the […]
Progressive School To Add 6th Grade: Fast-Growing School Will Span Preschool to Middle School
by John Lynch Redwood Cooperative School, the area’s fastest-growing school, is expanding its reach by adding sixth grade for the coming academic year. Started in 2014 with all of nine students, Redwood has swelled to more than 150 students from preschool to fifth grade with up to another 12 students expected for its first sixth […]
Back to School Bash: Features Free Food, Carnival-Like Fun
Looking for an old-fashioned, backyard picnic where your kids can leave with a free book, a backpack filled with school supplies and a wonderful summer memory? The Carnegie Center for Learning & Literacy has the ideal event for you and your family. The annual Back to School Bash is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 3-5 […]
Bryan Station Principal Promoted To FCPS Chief of High Schools
Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Manny Caulk’s first personnel decision four years ago was to place James McMillin as interim principal at Bryan Station High School. Today, Caulk announced that McMillin will join his cabinet as Chief of High Schools. “James led the transformation of Bryan Station High School from a school that had been […]
Kevin Brown Becomes Asbury’s 18th President in 129 Years
By unanimous vote, Asbury University’s Board of Trustees has elected Dr. Kevin J. Brown to serve as the University’s 18th president. Beginning his tenure July 1, Brown will succeed retiring President Sandra C. Gray. The announcement, shared with Asbury faculty and staff on campus May 31 in Jameson Recital Hall, was met with a standing […]
2019 Preschool Directory
Child Development Center of the Bluegrass 290 Alumni Drive Info: 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 children […]
Fayette County Schools Hires Three New Leaders
With just five days left in the school year, Fayette County Public Schools is already looking ahead to next year with the selection of two new principals and the addition of an Associate Director of Minority Recruitment and Retention. “Each new hire strengthens our team,” Superintendent Manny Caulk said. “Our students and families are counting […]
FCPS: Countdown to Kindergarten
Children registered for Kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year at Fayette County Public Schools can attend a variety of fun, free and educational activities through the school district’s Countdown to Kindergarten program. Many community organizations partner to offer these countywide opportunities such as The Explorium, the Kentucky Children’s Garden, Lexington Children’s Theatre, the Lexington Philharmonic […]