We are dealing with a Water Main break on Highway 44 that has affected both SCES and SCMS. Unfortunately, the repair may be prolonged and we donโt feel that having school for a full day is possible. As a result, we will be dismissing early today, Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
We will release at the following times:
Spencer County High School, Hillview Academy, and Spencer County Middle School will release at 1:00 PM
Spencer County Elementary School, Taylorsville Elementary School, and Preschool will release at 2:15 PM.
All after school programs at SCES and SCMS will be cancelled.
Please know this is a last resort and we apologize for any inconvenience caused to our families and our community.
Best,
Dr. Willie Foster, Superintendent
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Join us for a spook-tacular night of FUN at the SCHS Educators Rising & NHS Trick or Treat event! ๐งก๐ค
๐ Date: October 27th
๐ Time: 5โ7 PM
๐ Where: Spencer County High School hallways
REGISTER FOR A TABLE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ_OBwLMWWd-fJVR5eIANCdHxAsEtabiKiTot8KtPW7OV49A/viewform
๐ถ๐ง๐ง All ages welcome! Admission is FREE (donations appreciated).
๐ถ Whatโs waiting for you?
โ Trick-or-treating through the halls ๐ฌ
โ Music & games ๐ต๐ฏ. (Games - 1 Ticket)
โ Face painting & photo booth ๐จ๐ธ. (2 Tickets)
โ Concessions for sale (cash only) ๐ฟ๐ฅค
๐๏ธ Tickets for activities:
$1 = 1 ticket | $5 = 10 tickets | $10 = 20 tickets
๐ป Put on your best costume, grab your friends & family, and letโs make this a Halloween to remember!
If you plan to attend the Spencer County Board of Education meeting tonight at 6:00 PM, please be aware that some streets will be closed due to the community 5K event happening at the same time.
๐ ฟ๏ธ Parking is available at Taylorsville Community Church, and attendees are welcome to park there.
We wish everyone participating in the 5K a safe and enjoyable race! ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐
Thank you for your understanding and support!
Taylorsville Elementary Families;
This morning, a student reported that an airsoft-style pistol was in another student's possession on route 4 while their bus was transiting to TES. The driver immediately took possession of the item and reported it to the administration, where it was found to be empty. As the bus arrived at TES, it was met by building leaders and an SRO was contacted. The item was never in a classroom or the school.
We commend the students who took action to inform their driver, helping to keep their friends safe. It is this type of positive action that makes Spencer County a great place for our students to grow together.
This situation is serious and is being treated so by local law enforcement and the school system. We are addressing the incident and assigning consequences according to the Spencer County Schools Code of Conduct as the investigation continues.
Please do not hesitate to contact Taylorsville Elementary School Principal, Ms. Sarah Steele, at (502) 477-3339 with any additional information you or your student may have, questions about the Code of Conduct, or concerns you wish to address. Please note that specific information regarding the students involved cannot be addressed, but general questions regarding policy and procedures are able to be answered.
Again, we want to commend the students and bus driver who handled the issue immediately, keeping our school, students, and staff safe. We ask that firearms, weapons, dangerous instruments, and look-alike weapons be kept up and away from children. This helps ensure the safety of our children, schools, and community.
Sincerely,
Ms. Sarah Steele, Principal
Taylorsville Elementary School
Spencer County Community;
We are writing to provide a follow-up to our communication yesterday regarding a potential threat that occurred on social media.
Yesterday, Monday, September 16, 2025, at 4:51 PM, a message was sent to families and the community noting that the administration of Spencer County Elementary School was made aware of a potential threat. We understand that the initial message was perceived to be vague and caused concern. It is always our goal to communicate in a timely and transparent way. Yesterday was a great reminder, communication was sent after ensuring that all students and staff still in the building or participating in after-school activities were safe and not in any danger. A district-wide notification was sent exactly 60 minutes after learning of the issue from law enforcement.
This afternoon, we wanted to share a follow-up and update:
First, we want to express our deepest gratitude to Taylorsville Police Chief Sumner and the entire Taylorsville Police Department, as well as Spencer County Sheriff Ware and the Spencer County Sheriff's Office. Their quick response, attention, and visible presence on campus this morning were instrumental in ensuring the safety of our students and staff. We will continue to have a police presence on campus as a precautionary measure, and we will continue to have an extraordinary team of School Resource Officers in our schools each day.
Regarding the incident, we want to clarify some details. The conversation occurred on Facebook. The conversation did not occur on the Spencer County Schools or any of our individual schools' Facebook pages. And a very important point, the reported potential threat did not specifically mention any Spencer County school or our county itself. The potential threat was made during an online discussion between two adults. As a result, an investigation is being conducted by multiple law enforcement departments in coordination with the Spencer County Attorney's office. Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, we will not release specific details about the individuals involved or the actions taken. Please be assured that we are working closely with law enforcement and will provide updates as we are able.
Thank you for your patience, grace, and for entrusting us with the safety of your children.
Sincerely,
Dr. Willie Foster, Superintendent
Upon receiving that report, the Taylorsville Police Department coordinated with their partners at the Spencer County Sheriff's Office to ensure the safety of students during the rest of the dismissal period.
At this time, local law enforcement continues to work all leads and will have an active presence all day tomorrow on campus.
Here is the link to the agenda.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13JvHBTEz05jOmqTJHLBuugNoS-oaSNUT/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100453405020382416753&rtpof=true&sd=true
We want to make you aware that a water main break in the area has led Spencer County High School to cancel after-school activities today. Our team is in constant communication with the City, and we are grateful for their quick response and partnership.
At this time, we do not anticipate any impact on school operations for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 3, 2025. If that changes for any reason, we will notify you immediately.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to keep things running smoothly.
Dr. Willie Foster
SCMS Archery Tryouts are September 12 or 19th from 3-5pm. Please register for ONE tryout date using the QR Code. Read flyer for more information!
Red, White, BIG BLUE Night! - September 12
Camo Night! - September 19
Black Out Night! - September 26
Pink Out Night! - October 24
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Today was a big day for our newest students! They discovered which House they will belong to all the way through 5th grade. ๐๐โค๏ธ๐
Just like a family within our school, each House is a place where students will learn, grow, and cheer each other on. The excitement was contagious as students celebrated finding out where they belong!
We are so proud to see the joy, teamwork, and school spirit shining through already. ๐ซ
Check out these adorable photos from todayโs House Reveal!
