Lawrence County Schools

Congratulations to LCHS Senior, Alex DeSario!

We are thrilled to announce that LCHS Senior Alex DeSario has secured a position in the Osteopathic Medical Scholars Program (OMSP) at the University of Pikeville! This highly competitive eight-year pathway showcases Alex's commitment and potential.

The OMSP follows a 4+4 model, enabling students to earn both a bachelor's degree and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree through the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM). We couldn't be more excited and proud of this remarkable achievement for Alex! #LCisHome

Congratulations to LCHS Sophomore, Elle Parsley!

We are thrilled to announce that LCHS sophomore Elle Parsley has been chosen to take part in the Rogers Scholar Program!

This intensive week-long summer session offers students a chance to:
- Develop leadership skills
- Engage in team-building activities
- Receive practical training in fields such as engineering, healthcare, and video production

We couldn't be more proud and excited for Elle on this remarkable achievement!

Congratulations to LMS Student, Paisley Jones!

We are thrilled to announce that Miss Paisley Jones, an eighth-grader from Louisa Middle School, has been selected to take part in the Rogers Explorers Program! This summer, Paisley will spend three days and two nights at Union College.

The program emphasizes leadership, technology, math, science, and community service. We look forward to Paisley's growth and hope that this experience inspires her future endeavors! #LCisHome

REMINDER: Lawrence County Schools will be in session tomorrow, Monday, March 30, and Tuesday, March 31, for makeup days. Spring Break will follow from Wednesday, April 1, through Friday, April 3. No classes on those days. Thank you for your understanding! #LCisHome

Important Reminder!
We are sharing the revised LC Schools calendar dates for the remainder of the school year to keep our families informed and connected!

- Due to missed days from inclement weather, school will now be in session for students and staff on Monday, March 30th,
and Tuesday, March 31st. (Educational Enhancement Forms are available through the school office.)
- Spring Break is Wednesday, April 1st, through Friday, April 3rd.
- Election Day on Tuesday, May 19th, will see all schools CLOSED. (This day will serve as a Professional Development (PD)
day for our district staff.)
- Memorial Day on Monday, May 25th, will also have all schools CLOSED for the holiday.
- The LCHS Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 29th, at 7 PM in the LCHS gymnasium.
- The last day of school for students will be Thursday, June 4th! (Please note: June 1st-4th will feature the end-of-the-year
assemblies and award day ceremonies for schools across the district.)
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LCHS AP Environmental Science Class Tours AEP/KY Power Big Sandy Power Plant!

On Wednesday, March 18th, students from the LCHS AP Environmental Science class had the opportunity to tour the AEP/KY Power Big Sandy Power Plant, located on Highway 23 just outside Louisa. During the visit, they engaged with the plant's System Manager/Engineer, Wyalt Lewis, and the Plant Environmental Coordinator, Crystal Hubbard. Students gained insights into power generation using liquefied natural gas, power supply management, pricing, grid connections, and the environmental permitting and monitoring necessary for the plant's operation.

Here are some reflections from students regarding their experience at the AEP/KY Power plant:
“I was surprised at how clean the plant was compared to what I imagined a power plant to be. It was so clean on the inside!”
— Chloe Adkins

“I thought it was shocking how few workers there were to operate the plant. It was interesting to see the control room and learn that at least one person was there all the time to monitor energy production.”
— Lauren Conway

“I enjoyed seeing the cameras used to monitor the burners in the boiler room and watching the natural gas burn to produce steam. It was neat to see.”
— Shyanna Lyons

"I was surprised at how small the plant was relative to the amount of electricity produced and the large area that they service."
—Ethan Preece

Congratulations to the LCHS Choir!

We congratulate the LCHS Choir for their participation in the KMEA District 8 Choral Assessment on Monday, March 24th.
The student ensemble delivered impressive performances and showcased their sight-singing skills before the judges, earning a proficient rating! A special thank you goes to Mr. Pack, the LCHS Choir instructor, and to all the students for their hard work and dedication.

LCHS Choir Students: Bailey Blankenship, Aubrey Brady, Macy Burchett, Allie Collinsworth, Shelby Compton, Amelia Cooper, Madison Daniels, Alex DeSario, Bailey Duke, Ryan Fugitt, Hadley Goble, Wyatt Haney, Kaylee Hensley, Parker Horn, Anna Hylton, Ava Jarrell, Blake Johnson, Chloe Jude, Madison Jude, Allyson Layne, Ava Mabry, Trae Mabry, Sophie Maynard, Alexis Meade, Isabella Mills, Kyra Moore, Brookelyn Music, Cheyenne Pridemore, Branson Proctor, Makinzee Romans, Lauren Sammons, Maycie Senters, Dalton Shapaka, Alexis Sheppard, Jaxson Spence, Braylee Triplett, Tomi Vinson, Abigail Walton
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Join us in recognizing our Lawrence County elementary students who participated in the District 8 All-District Children's Choir on March 20th at the Baird Music Hall at Morehead State University. We appreciate Mrs. DeLong, the FES music teacher, and Mrs. Helton, the LEES music teacher, for preparing their students for this amazing event!

Fallsburg Elementary School: Charlotte Hackett, Morgan Hackett, Steven Hackett, Kiley Hall, Josiah Hylton, Autumn Johnson, Brenlyn Jordan, Audrii Lowe, Arnie McDavid, Jaxon Mills, Gabe Neace, Abby Pollis, AJ Ratliff, Jax Rice, Casey Roberts, Bailey Swiger, Adrian Vance

Louisa East Elementary School: Kensington Collins, Grace Corbiere, Zerelyn Daniels, Felix Farley, Andrew Fraley, Emma Honeycutt, Zoey Hill-Friend, Kyra Hillman, Bryson Hughes, Kynzlee Hylton, Shaylea Lyons, Gabe Mathieu, Raydan Maynard, Sophia Moore, Hunter Ruff, Ellie Short, Sadie Staley, Zach Swann, Autumn White, Reese Wondolowski
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LCHS Art Students Shine at the Burley-Coal Regional Art Competition!

Recently, LCHS art students participated in the Burley-Coal Regional Art Competition and High School Art Day at Morehead State University! Mrs. Brown, the art teacher at LCHS, expressed her pride, stating, “I am so proud of these kids! Ashley Maynard secured first place in digital art, RaShel Harrison achieved second place in digital art, Tiara Dalton received an honorable mention in mixed media, and BJ Hall earned an honorable mention in sculpture! Everyone also enjoyed participating in mini workshops and exploring the MSU campus.” We are incredibly proud of these talented students for their creativity and their ability to bring art to life! #LCisHome

Lawrence County Family, Due to recent weather cancellations (including just this week), we must adjust our school calendar to meet state requirements. The past two years, the weather has worked against us. Because we had to miss another day this week, and the Kentucky General Assembly has not moved to grant districts calendar relief yet, we will now use the following. Key Calendar Adjustments: Monday, March 30 & Tuesday, March 31: Now in session for students. Tuesday, May 19 (Election Day): No school for students. While new laws allow school during elections even when a building is a polling place, we are keeping buildings closed to students this year on Election Day to ensure their safety. Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day): Schools will remain closed. Friday, May 29: Graduation. Thursday, June 4: Final day of school for students. It is very important that students attend those final days in June to officially complete the year. Our principals and staff are already working to schedule finals, field trips, and awards ceremonies during that last week to keep the end of the year meaningful and engaging. I fully realize there isn't a perfect solution, but sometimes in life there simply isn't one. This plan allows us to protect the majority of Spring Break, have our buildings closed for students on Election Day, and observe Memorial Day. Thank you for your continued support and flexibility as we work together to finish the year strong. Here is to better weather ahead! Katie Webb, Lawrence County Superintendent

LCHS HOSA's Commitment to Community!

The LCHS HOSA group, known as the LCHSStoptheDrugs Community Awareness group, is dedicated to encouraging and promoting positive growth within our community. Recently, the student members organized a bake sale during the LCHS College Fair & Higher Education Expo on Thursday, March 12th. LCHS HOSA representative, Preslie Laney, expressed gratitude for earning $1003.00 by stating, “We would like to thank everyone sincerely! We are grateful for the support and contributions of all who donated to our cause.”

On Monday, March 16th, HOSA members had the opportunity to meet with the directors and staff of the Ramey Estep ReGroup in Rush, KY, where they donated $1,003.00 to support the group's mission of hope and recovery. This generous contribution will benefit outpatient substance abuse therapies and an extracurricular fund. The extracurricular fund helps to promote activities for underprivileged youth. It will help to cover fees for youth football programs, YMCA memberships, attendance at Camp Webb, and more! Mrs. Adams, the LCHS HOSA sponsor, shared her pride, saying, “I am so incredibly proud of my students. They have such a willingness to work and a heart for helping others!"

Photo of HOSA Members: Lainey Blevins, Abbigal Harris, Preslie Laney, Breana Ramey, and Gretchen Williams

The Lawrence County Board of Education has officially approved the calendar for the 2026-2027 school year! The first day of school for students is set for Wednesday, August 12th, 2026! #LCisHome

Lawrence County Schools will be on a regular schedule today, Wednesday, March 18. Bus routes have been rechecked this morning and are good to go. We are so excited to see our students and staff back in the buildings! #LCisHome

Attention! The LCHS Science Night & Career Fair is postponed for this evening due to inclement weather! The event is now rescheduled for Tuesday, April 14th!

The Open House at Louisa West Elementary School is just one week away! We appreciate your interest and invite you to discover the opportunities awaiting your child at our school. This event is exclusively for new enrollments, specifically for students who are not currently attending LC Schools. We are looking forward to welcoming you and sharing what makes Louisa West Elementary special!

Location: Louisa West Elementary School
Date: Tuesday, March 24th
Preschool @ 9:00 - 9:30 AM
Kindergarten @ 9:30 - 10:00 AM
Questions: We're here to help! Call today at 606-638-4726 with any questions or to learn more about the upcoming open house.

Due to snow overnight and this morning in various places across our county, as well as the forecast for snow to continue throughout the morning, Lawrence County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Plans for makeup days will be shared in the near future. Stay safe.

The LCHS Media class, guided by Mr. Wellman, reported on the recent College Fair & Higher Education Expo held on March 12th! Take a moment to check out their coverage of this exciting event! Click on the pic below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hMLno1IpFQ&list=PLzW1nAEyyLpcaiQQbb-AVZ3ldz8KqhtoP&index=17

LCHS Celebrates Summer King's Signing with KCU!

Congratulations to LCHS Senior, Miss Summer King, on officially signing a letter of intent with Kentucky Christian University on Friday, March 13th! Summer will pursue her education while playing collegiate soccer for the KCU Knights Women's program. This memorable event was celebrated, surrounded by her Bulldog teammates, friends, and family.

Summer expressed her gratitude, stating, “I have played soccer for over 11 years, and as I grew older, my passion for the sport intensified! I made the decision that I definitely wanted to compete at the college level. This journey has been quite a ride, and I want to thank everyone who has supported me along the way. I also want to thank God for this incredible opportunity, because nothing is possible without Him.”

We wish Summer the best as she celebrates this wonderful milestone toward her academic and athletic pursuits at Kentucky Christian University! Go Knights! #LCisHome

We wish Summer the best as she celebrates this wonderful milestone toward her education and athletic career at Kentucky Christian University! Go Knights!