Please remember not to block residential driveways while waiting for dismissal. Keeping driveways clear helps us be respectful neighbors and keeps everyone safe. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Reminder: Spencer County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday.
We are currently seeing an increase in flu, RSV, and stomach-related illnesses. To help protect the health of all students and staff, we want to remind families of our Student Illness Protocol, which follows guidance from the CDC and other health experts.
Students who are kept home or sent home due to fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or other potentially contagious symptoms may return to school only after they have been symptom-free for at least 24 hours without the use of medication. Please do not give fever-reducing medication prior to sending your child to school, as this can mask symptoms.
If your child has a documented pre-existing condition on file with Health Services or receives an alternate diagnosis from a physician, they may return sooner with a doctorโs note.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping prevent the spread of illness and keep our school community healthy.
Sincerely,
Jessica Ratterman, School Nurse
Beth St. Bernard, Principal
Weโre excited to invite our little learners to a special event at the ELC! If your child is already enrolled at the ELC, please RSVP through their teacher to save your spot. A flyer is being sent home.
Know a 3โ5-year-old who is not currently at the ELC? No problem! Reach out to Lindsay Cain at the phone/email on the attached flyer for more information and to RSVP.
We canโt wait to see you there for a fun and memorable experience!
PM session reports on normal schedule.
Full-day drop-off begins at 10:15.
TigerCub Village will operate as normal.
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our Transportation Team as full-time and part-time bus drivers, as well as part-time preschool monitors. Bus drivers work from 5:45 AMโ9:00 AM and 2:00 PMโ5:00 PM, enjoy being off whenever students are off, and receive year-round pay. No CDL is requiredโpaid training is providedโand drivers have the opportunity to take field trips, including with their own children. Full-time positions are eligible for benefits. Our preschool monitor roles are perfect for anyone who loves working with young children and wants a rewarding, part-time schedule. They work 7:10-8:40 & 3:30-5:00, Monday through Thursday!
This is an ideal opportunity for a parent searching for a role that fits their childโs schedule, a retiree looking for something extra, or anyone who wants to give back to the community in a meaningful way.
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact:
Cameron Chesser, Director of Transportation
502-477-0006
cameron.chesser@spencer.kyschools.us
Apply Here: https://spencer.schoolspring.com/
Not the job for you? Spread the word! You may help someone find the perfect fit.
Attention!
Attached is the information for Preschool regarding 1- or 2-hour delays.
TigerCub Village will remain open using normal program hours on delay days.
NTI information: Your teacher sent home NTI packets that included a directions page. As a reminder: On NTI days that fall on Monday through Thursday, NTI work should be completed and submitted to the child's teacher.
On CLOSED days AND/OR Fridays that are declared NTI, there will be NO NTI work completed for the Preschool.
TigerCub Village will make independent decisions about hours of operations on CLOSED days and NTI days and communicate those hours via BrightWheel.
Please reach out to the office or your child's teacher if you need further clarification.
https://forms.gle/mq1LVsFpNdZ7k3SaA
GREEN Awareness T-Shirt Order Form $15 Order through November
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. The SC McKinney-Vento Program is selling t-shirts promote awareness and raise funds that goes directly back to students in need. This program serves students in temporary or transitional housing, here in SC Public Schools. Students will be encouraged to wear GREEN every Friday in November. All orders will go through HUCKLEBERRY LANE and you will be INVOICED via email or text for payment.
If you have experienced a reduction of income or hours due to lay off or job loss, please complete the free/reduce lunch application as soon as possible.
Go to: https://www.myschoolapps.com/
While all the students at the Early Learning Center receive meals at no cost, identifying those eligible can qualify families for additional benefits and our school for additional resources.
We are also referring families for Thanksgiving food boxes to FRYSC. If you need food assistance for your family during this holiday season, please let your child's teacher know.
Spencer County Community;
We are committed to ensuring that our district communication systems are a point of pride. Our goal is to ensure that families and our community receive timely and accurate information, especially during emergencies, which is one of our top priorities.
Today, we are conducting a comprehensive test of our communication systems, which includes phone calls, text messages, emails, and app notifications. This test will help us verify that our systems are functioning correctly and that your contact information is accurate and up to date.
To help us ensure a seamless communication experience for everyone, we kindly ask that you take a few moments to do the following:
Update Your Information: Whenever you change your phone number or email address, please call your child's school or the district office to have your contact information updated. We can't reach you if our records aren't accurate!
Keep Your SC Schools App Updated: Please make sure the SC Schools app is installed and regularly UPDATED on your device and that notifications are turned ON. This is one of the fastest ways we will communicate important information.
Let Us Know If You Didn't Receive It: If you did not receive this message as a phone call, text, email, and app notification, please let us know so we can help resolve the issue for you. You can contact Mr. Cameron Chesser: cameron.chesser@spencer.kyschools.us or Ms. Patti Lancaster: patti.lancaster@spencer.kyschools.us. They will be happy to correct any problem!
We will be sending our inclement weather plan around soon after Thanksgiving break. Have a safe and restful weekend!
Best,
Dr. Willie Foster,
Superintendent
Coming during November...McKinney-Vento will also have a donation drive for FRYSC and District Penny War in collaboration with the MS & HS Beta Clubs.
T-shirt order forms link: https://forms.gle/C1fBVvp9KCKNgez8A. (cut and paste)
Thank you for all your support!
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
Even though every student receives free meals, we still need your help!
Filling out the Free & Reduced Lunch Application helps our school receive important funding for programs and resources that support all students.
โ Quick & Easy
โ Takes just a few minutes
โ Directly benefits our kids
Scan the QR code to complete your application today or visit
https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict
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
As we navigate this young school year, we want to ensure our district communication systems are a point of pride. Your ability to receive timely and accurate information, especially during an emergency, is one of our top priorities.
Today, we are conducting a comprehensive test of our communication systems, which includes phone calls, text messages, emails, and app notifications. This test will help us verify that our systems are working correctly and that your contact information is up to date.
To help us ensure a seamless communication experience for everyone, we kindly ask that you take a few moments to do the following:
Update Your Information: Whenever you change your phone number or email address, please call your child's school or the district office to have your contact information updated. We can't reach you if our records aren't accurate!
Keep Your SC Schools App Updated: Please make sure the SC Schools app is installed and regularly UPDATED on your device and that notifications are turned ON. This is one of the fastest ways we will communicate important information.
Let Us Know If You Didn't Receive It: If you did not receive this message as a phone call, text, email, and app notification, please let us know so we can help resolve the issue for you.
Thank you for your partnership. We are committed to making sure we can connect with every one of our families. We look forward to a fantastic school year!
Sincerely,
Dr. Willie Foster,
Superintendent
