Spencer County Early Learning Center

Interested in your 3 or 4 year old attending Preschool for the 25-26 school year? Call to make an appointment!

School may be out, be we're still in! Summer has officially begun. The kids are sleeping in. Teachers are sipping coffee slowly. And us? We’re still hiring for both classified and certified. 🎯 Don’t see the perfect job listed? Join our substitute list and be in line when the dream gig opens up. Need help applying? Our personnel specialists are cooler than a popsicle on Field Day. Call us!

While everyone’s running; we’re recruiting! Students are racing for the buses. Teachers are sprinting for the exits. And HR? We’re sprinting for résumés. While everyone else is kicking off their sandals, we’re kicking off hiring season for the 2025–26 school year at Spencer County Schools. We’re on the lookout for top-notch certified and classified staff who can bring energy, heart, and a solid coffee game to our team. Apply now and give us a reason to stop refreshing the applicant portal.

Dear Spencer County Families, Due to the threat of severe weather forecasted for this afternoon/evening, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students and staff, we will be releasing students early today, Friday, May 16, 2025. Early Dismissal Times will be: Middle and High School: 1:00 PM Elementary Schools: 2:10 PM We understand this may require adjustments to your afternoon plans, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the well-being of everyone in our community. This change in our schedule is done in hopes that each of you can be home and off the roads before the worst of the weather arrives. Please stay safe and alert to local weather updates throughout the day. Sincerely, Dr. Willie Foster Superintendent Spencer County Schools

Spencer County Families, We are aware of the threat for severe weather tomorrow afternoon during dismissal and bus routes. We are closely monitoring updates from the National Weather Service. We want to inform you that there is a possibility that Spencer County Schools will need to dismiss early on Friday, May 16th. At this time, no final decision has been made, and one will not be made until tomorrow. We strongly encourage families to have a plan in place in case a change becomes necessary during the school day. Any updates, including dismissal times, will be shared as soon as they are available through our usual communication channels. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Thank you for your flexibility and continued support.

This Derby season, the horses aren’t the only ones chasing greatness; you could be too! Spencer County Schools is hiring district-wide with open positions in transportation, maintenance, classrooms, administration, and more. We’re looking for passionate, dependable team members ready to make a difference. If you’re ready for a stable career, this is your moment. Don’t wait at the starting gate; reach out to one of our Personnel Specialists today to learn more and get started! 🐎 See you soon!

KINDERGARTEN ONLINE REGISTRATION AND DISTRICT ANNUAL UPDATES - NOW OPEN! **Proof of Residency is Required Annually** MORE DIRECTIONS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VZj_pWhX-qhsHRGSRpmGpmdR-0RAQ-4d/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100453405020382416753&rtpof=true&sd=true CURRENT FAMILIES WITH NEW STUDENT: https://kyede12.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/spencer.jsp NEW SCPS FAMILIES: https://kyede12.infinitecampus.org/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-choose-year

KINDERGARTEN ONLINE REGISTRATION AND DISTRICT ANNUAL UPDATES - NOW OPEN! **Proof of Residency is Required Annually** MORE DIRECTIONS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VZj_pWhX-qhsHRGSRpmGpmdR-0RAQ-4d/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100453405020382416753&rtpof=true&sd=true CURRENT FAMILIES WITH NEW STUDENT: https://kyede12.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/spencer.jsp NEW SCPS FAMILIES: https://kyede12.infinitecampus.org/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-choose-year

Hi families...please check out the attached event flyers for Kinder Camp and Popsicles on the Playground for our kiddos moving onto Taylorsville Elementary School next year! Feel free to reach out to the folks at TES with any questions at 502-477-3339 Don't forget you can meet the Kindergarten Teachers this evening at Countdown to Kindergarten from 5:00-6:30 at SCHS!

Spencer County Community; Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as our county continues to deal with the recent flooding and its impact across our community. We know that many of you are dealing with flood waters and impact to your properties. 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. While the water has receded significantly, we recognize that conditions in some areas are still not back to normal. Things won’t be perfect, and we ask for your continued flexibility and grace as we resume school. If your family is experiencing a specific issue related to bus pickup or drop-off due to remaining road conditions, please don’t hesitate to contact our Transportation Department at (502) 477-0006. Our Transportation Team is ready to work with you individually to support safe and reliable transportation for all students. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back into classrooms tomorrow. Sincerely, Dr. Willie Foster Superintendent Spencer County Public Schools

Spencer County Community; This message serves as a reminder that tomorrow, Monday, April 7, 2025, is a non-school day for Spencer County students. This day is a designated Professional Development Day, already included in our calendar. We also want to update you about the recent rain and flooding event and its potential impact on school operations for Tuesday, April 8, 2025. We will continue to evaluate conditions this evening and tomorrow, including staffing availability, the safety and accessibility of our school buildings, and the status of bus routes. 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝟔:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟕𝐭𝐡, if there are any changes to the school schedule for Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Please monitor your email, our district website and app, and official social media channels for these updates. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we prioritize our students and staff's safety and well-being. Best, Willie Foster

Hello families If you have a Preschooler who will be attending Kindergarten at SCES in the fall, they are asking for your input as they make class placements. Please click on or copy and paste the provided below to fill out the survey for parent input. You can reach out to Ashley Phillips at SCES at ashley.phillips@spencer.kyschools.us with any questions or issues accessing the survey. Thanks for your time! Link: https://bit.ly/4hLUSdN

Dear Parents and Guardians, As we approach the close of our second full week of school since December, I want to take a moment to address two important topics: student behavior on the school bus and the submission of transportation notes. I have received a significant increase in student misconduct reports regarding behavior on the bus. It is essential to remind our students that the same rules that apply in the classroom also apply on the school bus, as it is still considered school property. I ask for your assistance in reinforcing positive behavior with your child to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all students during their bus ride. Transportation Notes: 1. Deadlines & Written Requests: Any time a student's transportation must change, we require it in writing. Please submit all transportation notes to your child's school no later than 1:30 PM to allow our school personnel sufficient time to review them before dismissal. If a note is turned in after the deadline, it may be denied. 2. Submission Process: We request that all transportation notes be emailed directly to the designated address associated with your child’s school. This will ensure immediate receipt and response, greatly reducing the risk of misinformation. Here are the email addresses for your reference: SCHS: schs.transportation@spencer.kyschools.us Hillview: hva.transportation@spencer.kyschools.us SCMS: scms.transportation@spencer.kyschools.us SCES: sces.transportation@spencer.kyschools.us TES: tes.transportation@spencer.kyschools.us ELC: elc.transportation@spencer.kyschools.us Director of Transportation: cameron.chesser@spencer.kyschools.us 3. Shuttle Notes for Sports: For parents of high school and middle school students involved in sports who need to shuttle, I will accept one note per season that states the student is permitted to shuttle but it must specify they can do it as needed for the season, year, etc. These types of notes will be added into Infinite Campus. 4. Shuttle Routes (HS\MS Students): - If your student is shuttling from SCMS to SCHS, they should ride Route 11. - If they are shuttling from SCHS to SCMS, they should ride Route 16. 5. Approval Requirement: Please remember that students must have an approved transportation note for any changes to their usual route. This policy is crucial for maintaining the safety and proper routing of all of our students as they travel to and from school. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you!

Dr Seuss Week REVISED!

Due to the snow accumulation overnight and its impact on some roads across the district, Spencer County Schools will utilize Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Day #8 today, February 20, 2025. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding. We are counting down the days until Spring right along with you! *A call is scheduled to go out at 5:00am. Stay warm and stay safe!

Due to the forecasted inclement weather expected to impact our area tonight through tomorrow, 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 will utilize 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐍𝐓𝐈) Day #7 tomorrow, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. A decision regarding extra-curricular activities will be made tomorrow. Tiger Cub Village will make an independent decision and communicate with their families accordingly. Stay safe and warm!

After assessing multiple areas across the county, 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. Floodwaters have receded along all bus routes, with only a couple of exceptions where alternate transportation plans have already been communicated to families. All drivers have been instructed to use extra caution and remain alert for potential ice patches due to lingering drainage along roadways. Additionally, we are closely monitoring the forecast as another round of winter weather is expected tomorrow night into Wednesday morning. Our team will participate in National Weather Service updates this afternoon, evening, and throughout tomorrow to stay informed on potential impacts. In the meantime, we encourage students, staff, and families to prepare for a possible Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) later this week, should conditions warrant a schedule change. Thank you for your support!

Spring Picture Day is Coming! Thursday, March 6th

Spencer County Community, Due to forecasted inclement weather tomorrow during the early morning commute and through the afternoon, Spencer County Schools will utilize NTI Day #6 on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025. An independent decision will be made regarding Tiger Cub Village, and they will communicate with their parents accordingly. Stay safe and have a great day!