Come and join our team today! LC Schoools is hiring!
Open position include:
- Bus Drivers & Monitors
- Districtwide: Visually Impaired Teacher
- FES: 1st-Grade Teacher
- LWES: MSD/FMD Teacher
- Districtwide: Maintenance I
- Subsitute Bus Drivers & Monitors, Teachers, Instructional Assistants, Custodians, Nurses
Apply for one of these positions by clicking on the link jobs.readroverk12.com/org/3321 today!
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Open position include:
- Bus Drivers & Monitors
- Districtwide: Visually Impaired Teacher
- FES: 1st-Grade Teacher
- LWES: MSD/FMD Teacher
- Districtwide: Maintenance I
- Subsitute Bus Drivers & Monitors, Teachers, Instructional Assistants, Custodians, Nurses
Apply for one of these positions by clicking on the link jobs.readroverk12.com/org/3321 today!
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Best of luck to our LCHS Boys Soccer team as they play against Johnson Central in the 15th Regional Tournament tonight, Wednesday, October 21st, at 8:00 PM! Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM, with Johnson Central hosting the game. Let's make plans to pack the stands tonight and support our Bulldogs!
The Bulldogs brought home the win last night in an intense game against Pikeville! LCHS Head Soccer Coach, Scott Johnson shared some insight into the game. "Last night was the BATTLE we knew it would be! Pikeville has a really good team with a lot of senior experience. They got the best of us in the regular season, but we knew we could stay in it last night. The team never let up, and we won the marathon matchup. Our boys came in clutch in the final PK's and showed a lot of maturity in that situation. I couldn't be prouder of them. Johnson Central has been the team to beat all season in the 15th region. They are a very well-rounded squad and will present some problems for us. We have a plan, and if we execute, we hope to win the region championship."
Assistant LCHS Soccer Coach Aaron Wellman shared his excitement after last night's victory. "Very proud of the boys for their performance last night. It's always good to get back a win after a regular-season loss, and our team certainly wanted this one after losing a close game to a strong Pikeville team last month. The energy last night was fantastic, from the intensity at opening kickoff to the confidence in penalties.
Photo Credit: Amanda Ward
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Our LCHS carpentry and engineering departments recently collaborated on the schematic diagram and construction of the new greenhouse for Blaine Elementary School! The LCHS engineering team used AutoCAD to design the greenhouse architectural plans and build the structure. BES will utilize the greenhouse with its new Career & Technical Education middle school classes. This addition will make such a wonderful educational difference for these students as they explore hands-on Career & Technical Education opportunities!
Mr. West, the LCHS Engineering Instructor, shared details about the project. "The Blaine Elementary School greenhouse project is another excellent example of our district’s commitment to creatively and strategically enhancing career studies opportunities across all of our middle schools. As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen our CTE programs at LCHS, our Engineering and Carpentry programs have teamed up to take a project from 'cradle to grave.' Over the past eight months, our engineering and carpentry students have been involved in nearly every aspect of a typical building project, including budgeting, estimating, design, and construction. This project was unique because our Intro to Construction students designed and built the greenhouse as modular sections in our shop in spring 2026. The individual sections were built like large 'puzzle pieces,' allowing the structure to be disassembled into 12 sections and transported to Blaine Elementary School. A select team of General Carpentry students reassembled the greenhouse on site, providing them with valuable, hands-on experience while bringing the project to completion. This project has directly impacted approximately 75 LCHS Engineering and Carpentry students and will have an even greater and lasting impact on students at Blaine Elementary School for years to come."
We appreciate our LCHS Carpentry Instructor, Mr. Bradshaw, and Engineering Instructor, Mr. West, for their instruction, hard work, and dedication in bringing this project to life and providing new educational opportunities for students throughout our school district! #LCisHome
Save the Date! LCHS Fall Science Night will be held on Tuesday, October 27th from 6-8 PM!
Join our LCHS Science Department for an evening where curiosity takes center stage!
- Explore student projects
- Watch hands-on demonstrations
- Finale demonstration of exploding pumpkins
Make plans to attend LCHS Science Night and support our young scientists!
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Join our LCHS Science Department for an evening where curiosity takes center stage!
- Explore student projects
- Watch hands-on demonstrations
- Finale demonstration of exploding pumpkins
Make plans to attend LCHS Science Night and support our young scientists!
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Best of Luck to our LCHS Boys' Soccer Team as they compete in the 15th Super-Regional Semi-Final this evening, Tuesday, October 20th! The game kicks off at 8:15 PM at Johnson Central High School in Paintsville, KY! We hope you can make the game this evening to cheer on the Bulldogs!
Online Game Link: https://www.youtube.com/@thejcgoldeneaglenetwork
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Reminder! Parents and guardians are invited to observe Heritage Day Projects and attend Parent Data Night on Tuesday, October 20th, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM!
Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to:
- View your student's Heritage Day projects & art displays
- Receive your student's KSA & MAP scores
- Visit & shop the book fair
Kentucky Incentive for Prevention (KIP) Survey Parent Permission Form
Please complete this permission form for our 6th-, 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-grade students.
Parents/Guardians,
Please take a moment to fill out the Google form below to grant permission for your child to participate in the Kentucky Incentive for Prevention (KIP) Student Survey. This survey is aimed at our 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th-grade students.
The survey will help our schools better understand students’ experiences, needs, health, and overall well-being. It is entirely anonymous and confidential. More details are provided in the form link to clarify what it involves.
If you have already submitted a permission form to your child's school, there is no need to complete this Google Form again!
Thank you for taking the time to complete this KIP survey and for supporting our Lawrence County students!
KIP Form Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KMN1qcNVmQkcxTk6p8T9mZ73GIJavSYn0DQegBypnBk/edit?ts=6ab28c72
As we continue celebrating Principal Appreciation Month, today we celebrate our Fallsburg Elementary School Principal, Mrs. Angel Ward!
Mrs. Ward took a moment to reflect on those who most influenced her growth and success. Here is what she shared! "Without a doubt, my mother, Carolyn Spaulding, profoundly shaped the person I am today! From an early age, she instilled in me an unwavering belief that attending college was a given—never a question of “if.” Rather than dictating a specific career path, she emphasized the importance of education, empowering me to seize opportunities, gain independence, and support myself and my family if necessary. Her high expectations instilled in me the values of hard work, perseverance, and the continuous pursuit of self-improvement. I carry these invaluable lessons with me each day in my role as principal of Fallsburg Elementary. I strive to be the best leader I can be for our students, staff, and families, hoping to make a difference by believing in our students, maintaining high expectations, and guiding them to see that their education can unlock doors and create pathways for their future.”
Mrs. Ward is now in her first year as principal at FES, but enjoyed being the FES guidance counselor for many years before transitioning into the principalship. We are so thankful for Mrs. Ward’s continued dedication, compassionate leadership, and unwavering commitment to our students and school community. We are incredibly excited about the bright future ahead for our Fallsburg Dragons! Thank you, Mrs. Ward, for all that you do!
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Mrs. Ward took a moment to reflect on those who most influenced her growth and success. Here is what she shared! "Without a doubt, my mother, Carolyn Spaulding, profoundly shaped the person I am today! From an early age, she instilled in me an unwavering belief that attending college was a given—never a question of “if.” Rather than dictating a specific career path, she emphasized the importance of education, empowering me to seize opportunities, gain independence, and support myself and my family if necessary. Her high expectations instilled in me the values of hard work, perseverance, and the continuous pursuit of self-improvement. I carry these invaluable lessons with me each day in my role as principal of Fallsburg Elementary. I strive to be the best leader I can be for our students, staff, and families, hoping to make a difference by believing in our students, maintaining high expectations, and guiding them to see that their education can unlock doors and create pathways for their future.”
Mrs. Ward is now in her first year as principal at FES, but enjoyed being the FES guidance counselor for many years before transitioning into the principalship. We are so thankful for Mrs. Ward’s continued dedication, compassionate leadership, and unwavering commitment to our students and school community. We are incredibly excited about the bright future ahead for our Fallsburg Dragons! Thank you, Mrs. Ward, for all that you do!
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Congratulations to the LC Bulldogs on winning the Class 3A District 8 Championship!
Celebrating back-to-back District Championships since 1997-98!
Congratulations on this huge milestone for the Lawrence County Bulldogs, securing back-to-back district titles for the first time since 1997-98! Our Bulldogs showed impressive grit, determination, and teamwork out on the field against Estill County to bring home this Championship! Congratulations to the players, coaches, and the entire LC community on a fantastic championship run!
LC Head Coach, Alan Short shared, “We are very proud of what our team was able to accomplish on Friday by winning on the road against a strong Estill County team. Back-to-back district championships are not an easy thing to do! This is a credit to our team and staff!”
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Celebrating back-to-back District Championships since 1997-98!
Congratulations on this huge milestone for the Lawrence County Bulldogs, securing back-to-back district titles for the first time since 1997-98! Our Bulldogs showed impressive grit, determination, and teamwork out on the field against Estill County to bring home this Championship! Congratulations to the players, coaches, and the entire LC community on a fantastic championship run!
LC Head Coach, Alan Short shared, “We are very proud of what our team was able to accomplish on Friday by winning on the road against a strong Estill County team. Back-to-back district championships are not an easy thing to do! This is a credit to our team and staff!”
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Proud of our LC students, teachers, and staff!
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) performance across Lawrence County Schools!
💙 Climate & Safety: Every single school in our district ranked at the highest level (BLUE - Very High) for school climate and safety!
🟢 Going Green: Huge congratulations to Blaine Middle School, Fallsburg Elementary & Middle School, and Lawrence County High School for achieving GREEN (High) status on the KSA!
🟡 Solid Performance: Kudos to Blaine Elementary, Louisa East Elementary, and Louisa Middle School for achieving YELLOW status and continuing to push for excellence!
*No orange or red schools within the district!*
Great things are happening in LC! Thank you to our dedicated educators, hardworking students, and supportive families for making this progress possible! #LCisHome
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) performance across Lawrence County Schools!
💙 Climate & Safety: Every single school in our district ranked at the highest level (BLUE - Very High) for school climate and safety!
🟢 Going Green: Huge congratulations to Blaine Middle School, Fallsburg Elementary & Middle School, and Lawrence County High School for achieving GREEN (High) status on the KSA!
🟡 Solid Performance: Kudos to Blaine Elementary, Louisa East Elementary, and Louisa Middle School for achieving YELLOW status and continuing to push for excellence!
*No orange or red schools within the district!*
Great things are happening in LC! Thank you to our dedicated educators, hardworking students, and supportive families for making this progress possible! #LCisHome
Lawrence County Schools Meet and Beat State Averages in New State Scores!
LC Schools is thrilled to share that all our schools have achieved yellow or green rankings, with none falling into the orange or red categories. We are proud of the progress and momentum within our district! Additionally, we are delighted to announce that ALL of our schools have received a blue ranking for School Climate & Safety. These are truly exciting times for Lawrence County Schools!
The Kentucky Department of Education released its official school accountability performance scores today, showing that Lawrence County Schools are moving forward and competing strongly across the state.
On the 2025-2026 state assessment results (KSA), every single assessed school in Lawrence County achieved a yellow or green rating, with no LC school scoring red or orange.
Meeting or exceeding the state average at all schools was a major district goal. Today's release of state data confirms that all Lawrence County schools are now performing at or above the Kentucky state average. When compared across the 15th and 16th regions, Lawrence County Schools also rank solidly alongside neighboring districts.
School-by-School Performance Breakdown
Each school across Lawrence County demonstrated strong performance and continuous growth relative to state standards:
● Blaine
○ The elementary level at BES earned a yellow overall rating, performing at KY state average and showing growth in all assessed areas.
○ The middle school level at BES earned a green overall rating, performing above the state average.
● Fallsburg
○ The elementary level at FES earned a green overall rating, performing above KY state average and showing growth in all assessed areas.
○ The middle school level at FES earned a green overall rating, performing above the state average.
● Louisa East Elementary School:
○ The East earned a yellow overall rating, performing at KY state average in assessed subjects.
● Louisa Middle School:
○ LMS earned a yellow overall rating, performing at KY state average.
● Lawrence County High School:
○ LCHS earned a green overall rating, performing above state average for KY high schools.
● ***Louisa West ---since KSA begins at 3rd grade the West does not receive KSA scores.
Building on Progress
Today's official state results show clear proof of steady, continuous progress across Lawrence County."State test scores do not tell the whole story, and a single test is not everything," said Superintendent Katie Webb. "However, these scores are a tool that helps us look closely at how effectively our schools are serving our kids academically. Meeting and exceeding state averages across our campuses was a goal we set together, and achieving yellow and green ratings across the board is certainly a positive. But this is one goal met, not the finish line. Our new goal is for every single school in our district to achieve blue status, or green at a minimum (meaning our schools consistently perform above the state average).”
Student Voices: School Climate and Safety Survey
In addition to academic testing, state reports also measure the quality of school life through the annual Quality of School Climate and Safety Survey. This is an anonymous survey that students complete on their own at the end of state testing. Because responses are completely confidential, students can speak freely about how safe they feel at school and how well school leaders listen and resolve issues.
In this year's survey, all 5 assessed Lawrence County schools scored blue regarding school safety and climate, significantly exceeding state averages across the district in this area.
"Our main job every single day is educating children, keeping them safe, and helping them grow into successful adults," added Superintendent Webb. "Real learning happens in our classrooms every day through structured lessons, caring adults, and high expectations. The feedback directly from our students shows that we are building a good culture where respect, safety, and academic success go hand-in-hand. Our schools are not perfect, because humans are not perfect, but our kids consistently reported on this survey that they see our goals are to keep them safe and cared for."
In the coming days LC staff will continue reviewing details of state assessment results, and use this work to build on this momentum and continue raising standards and performance for the 26-27 school year.
For detailed school report cards and full state data, visit the Kentucky Department of Education portal at www.kyschoolreportcard.com.
LC Schools is thrilled to share that all our schools have achieved yellow or green rankings, with none falling into the orange or red categories. We are proud of the progress and momentum within our district! Additionally, we are delighted to announce that ALL of our schools have received a blue ranking for School Climate & Safety. These are truly exciting times for Lawrence County Schools!
The Kentucky Department of Education released its official school accountability performance scores today, showing that Lawrence County Schools are moving forward and competing strongly across the state.
On the 2025-2026 state assessment results (KSA), every single assessed school in Lawrence County achieved a yellow or green rating, with no LC school scoring red or orange.
Meeting or exceeding the state average at all schools was a major district goal. Today's release of state data confirms that all Lawrence County schools are now performing at or above the Kentucky state average. When compared across the 15th and 16th regions, Lawrence County Schools also rank solidly alongside neighboring districts.
School-by-School Performance Breakdown
Each school across Lawrence County demonstrated strong performance and continuous growth relative to state standards:
● Blaine
○ The elementary level at BES earned a yellow overall rating, performing at KY state average and showing growth in all assessed areas.
○ The middle school level at BES earned a green overall rating, performing above the state average.
● Fallsburg
○ The elementary level at FES earned a green overall rating, performing above KY state average and showing growth in all assessed areas.
○ The middle school level at FES earned a green overall rating, performing above the state average.
● Louisa East Elementary School:
○ The East earned a yellow overall rating, performing at KY state average in assessed subjects.
● Louisa Middle School:
○ LMS earned a yellow overall rating, performing at KY state average.
● Lawrence County High School:
○ LCHS earned a green overall rating, performing above state average for KY high schools.
● ***Louisa West ---since KSA begins at 3rd grade the West does not receive KSA scores.
Building on Progress
Today's official state results show clear proof of steady, continuous progress across Lawrence County."State test scores do not tell the whole story, and a single test is not everything," said Superintendent Katie Webb. "However, these scores are a tool that helps us look closely at how effectively our schools are serving our kids academically. Meeting and exceeding state averages across our campuses was a goal we set together, and achieving yellow and green ratings across the board is certainly a positive. But this is one goal met, not the finish line. Our new goal is for every single school in our district to achieve blue status, or green at a minimum (meaning our schools consistently perform above the state average).”
Student Voices: School Climate and Safety Survey
In addition to academic testing, state reports also measure the quality of school life through the annual Quality of School Climate and Safety Survey. This is an anonymous survey that students complete on their own at the end of state testing. Because responses are completely confidential, students can speak freely about how safe they feel at school and how well school leaders listen and resolve issues.
In this year's survey, all 5 assessed Lawrence County schools scored blue regarding school safety and climate, significantly exceeding state averages across the district in this area.
"Our main job every single day is educating children, keeping them safe, and helping them grow into successful adults," added Superintendent Webb. "Real learning happens in our classrooms every day through structured lessons, caring adults, and high expectations. The feedback directly from our students shows that we are building a good culture where respect, safety, and academic success go hand-in-hand. Our schools are not perfect, because humans are not perfect, but our kids consistently reported on this survey that they see our goals are to keep them safe and cared for."
In the coming days LC staff will continue reviewing details of state assessment results, and use this work to build on this momentum and continue raising standards and performance for the 26-27 school year.
For detailed school report cards and full state data, visit the Kentucky Department of Education portal at www.kyschoolreportcard.com.
Congratulations to the LC School District!
We are proud to announce that our schools received top rankings in safety and climate in the latest evaluation. Thank you to our dedicated administration, teachers, and staff for working tirelessly every day to keep our students and team safe, supported, and ready to learn! (Note: Louisa West Elementary is not evaluated because of the younger grade level.) #LCisHome
Blaine Elementary Celebrates Heritage Day with the Louisa Rotary Club!
Blaine Elementary is grateful for the Louisa Rotary Club's visit during Heritage Day! The group enjoyed lunch together and conducted their regular meeting. Mr. Jewell shared updates on upcoming school events, while Mrs. Slone, the organizer of BES Heritage Day, discussed the efforts that made the day a success.
We also thank the Louisa Rotary for their annual donation of dictionaries to the third-grade class! The students were thrilled to receive their very own dictionary! Additionally, the Rotary plans to donate dictionaries to all third-grade classes throughout the LC School District. We truly appreciate their generosity towards our schools and students! #LCisHome
Blaine Elementary is grateful for the Louisa Rotary Club's visit during Heritage Day! The group enjoyed lunch together and conducted their regular meeting. Mr. Jewell shared updates on upcoming school events, while Mrs. Slone, the organizer of BES Heritage Day, discussed the efforts that made the day a success.
We also thank the Louisa Rotary for their annual donation of dictionaries to the third-grade class! The students were thrilled to receive their very own dictionary! Additionally, the Rotary plans to donate dictionaries to all third-grade classes throughout the LC School District. We truly appreciate their generosity towards our schools and students! #LCisHome
October is National Principal Appreciation Month!
Today, we celebrate our Blaine Elementary School Principal, Mr. Jewell! We recognize Mr. Jewell for being a champion for our school community. Leading a school takes vision, empathy, and continuous commitment. Thank you for inspiring staff, lifting up students, and making BES a wonderful place to learn and grow!
In honor of Principal Appreciation, Mr. Jewell took a few moments to reflect on those who have influenced and motivated him to become the person and leader he is today. He fondly recalls his first-grade teacher, Mrs. Loftis, and the significant impact she had on his life.
"When I think about the educators who have influenced me, both personally and professionally, I think about Mrs. Patsy Loftis, my first-grade teacher. At the time, I probably did not fully understand the impact she had on me. I simply knew that she was a teacher who cared. Looking back now, as a principal, I realize that what she gave me was much more than an education. She gave me encouragement, confidence, and the belief that I could become more than I may have believed I could become on my own.
"What Mrs. Loftis did differently was that she made me feel seen. She did not simply focus on what I could or could not do academically. She recognized the person behind the student. She encouraged me, challenged me, and made me feel that my effort was important. Her support helped me understand that struggling with something did not mean I was incapable of succeeding. It meant I needed to keep working, keep learning, and keep believing in myself. That kind of support can change the trajectory of a person's life. For me, Mrs. Loftis became one of those people who helped shape the path I would eventually take. Her influence helped me understand the power a teacher must have to make a difference in a student's life. Years later, I found myself pursuing a career in education and eventually becoming a principal. I cannot separate the educator I am today from the teachers who helped shape my understanding of what it means to care about students. Mrs. Loftis was one of those teachers.
"Now that I am a principal, I find myself carrying pieces of her example into my work every day. I try to remember that students need relationships before they can fully embrace expectations. I want to know my students, listen to them, encourage them, and recognize their successes—even the small ones. I want students to know that I see their potential and that I will not define them by one bad grade, one mistake, one behavior incident, or one difficult day. Mrs. Loftis also reminds me that our influence may not always be immediately visible. As educators, we may say something to a student today that they remember ten, twenty, or even thirty years from now. We may never know which conversation, compliment, challenge, or simple act of kindness becomes the moment that a student needs.
"That is the kind of principal I hope to be. I hope to make a difference in the lives of my students by creating a school where every child feels known, valued, safe, supported, and capable of success. I want our students to know that we believe in them, but I also want to hold high expectations for them because believing in someone means believing they are capable of growth. Sometimes making a difference will be something big. Other times, it may be as simple as greeting a student by name, asking how their day is going, celebrating their improvement, listening to a concern, or telling them, "I am proud of you." Those small moments matter.
"As a principal, I now have the privilege of being in a position to influence students in much the same way that Mrs. Loftis influenced me. I hope that when my students look back on their school years, they remember that there was an educator who believed in them, encouraged them, challenged them, and cared enough to help them see what they could become. Mrs. Loftis may have been my teacher, but her influence became part of my journey toward becoming an educator and principal. Her example reminds me every day that education is not simply about teaching students what they need to know. It is about helping them believe in who they can become. " In the greatest appreciation, Lee Jewell
#LCisHome #ThankAPrincipal #SchoolLeaders #PrincipalAppreciationMonth
Today, we celebrate our Blaine Elementary School Principal, Mr. Jewell! We recognize Mr. Jewell for being a champion for our school community. Leading a school takes vision, empathy, and continuous commitment. Thank you for inspiring staff, lifting up students, and making BES a wonderful place to learn and grow!
In honor of Principal Appreciation, Mr. Jewell took a few moments to reflect on those who have influenced and motivated him to become the person and leader he is today. He fondly recalls his first-grade teacher, Mrs. Loftis, and the significant impact she had on his life.
"When I think about the educators who have influenced me, both personally and professionally, I think about Mrs. Patsy Loftis, my first-grade teacher. At the time, I probably did not fully understand the impact she had on me. I simply knew that she was a teacher who cared. Looking back now, as a principal, I realize that what she gave me was much more than an education. She gave me encouragement, confidence, and the belief that I could become more than I may have believed I could become on my own.
"What Mrs. Loftis did differently was that she made me feel seen. She did not simply focus on what I could or could not do academically. She recognized the person behind the student. She encouraged me, challenged me, and made me feel that my effort was important. Her support helped me understand that struggling with something did not mean I was incapable of succeeding. It meant I needed to keep working, keep learning, and keep believing in myself. That kind of support can change the trajectory of a person's life. For me, Mrs. Loftis became one of those people who helped shape the path I would eventually take. Her influence helped me understand the power a teacher must have to make a difference in a student's life. Years later, I found myself pursuing a career in education and eventually becoming a principal. I cannot separate the educator I am today from the teachers who helped shape my understanding of what it means to care about students. Mrs. Loftis was one of those teachers.
"Now that I am a principal, I find myself carrying pieces of her example into my work every day. I try to remember that students need relationships before they can fully embrace expectations. I want to know my students, listen to them, encourage them, and recognize their successes—even the small ones. I want students to know that I see their potential and that I will not define them by one bad grade, one mistake, one behavior incident, or one difficult day. Mrs. Loftis also reminds me that our influence may not always be immediately visible. As educators, we may say something to a student today that they remember ten, twenty, or even thirty years from now. We may never know which conversation, compliment, challenge, or simple act of kindness becomes the moment that a student needs.
"That is the kind of principal I hope to be. I hope to make a difference in the lives of my students by creating a school where every child feels known, valued, safe, supported, and capable of success. I want our students to know that we believe in them, but I also want to hold high expectations for them because believing in someone means believing they are capable of growth. Sometimes making a difference will be something big. Other times, it may be as simple as greeting a student by name, asking how their day is going, celebrating their improvement, listening to a concern, or telling them, "I am proud of you." Those small moments matter.
"As a principal, I now have the privilege of being in a position to influence students in much the same way that Mrs. Loftis influenced me. I hope that when my students look back on their school years, they remember that there was an educator who believed in them, encouraged them, challenged them, and cared enough to help them see what they could become. Mrs. Loftis may have been my teacher, but her influence became part of my journey toward becoming an educator and principal. Her example reminds me every day that education is not simply about teaching students what they need to know. It is about helping them believe in who they can become. " In the greatest appreciation, Lee Jewell
#LCisHome #ThankAPrincipal #SchoolLeaders #PrincipalAppreciationMonth
LC Families,
We want to remind our LC families about our partnership with Three Rivers Medical Group, which provides school-based telehealth services to support your child's health. Telehealth visits typically address non-emergency, routine health issues during the school day—such as mild illness evaluations (rashes, sore throat, earaches, or cold symptoms) and routine checks.
Things to know about our Telehealth program!
Parental consent is required: Students only participate in school-based telehealth evaluations if a completed consent form from a parent or guardian is on file with the school district. The LC Telehealth Form at can be downloaded at
https://aptg.co/6dcBy4.
Telehealth supplements primary care, rather than replacing it: The program provides convenient, on-site acute and routine care at school, but it does not replace your child’s regular primary care doctor or require you to switch providers.
Visit summaries are shared with your family doctor: To maintain continuity of care, a detailed summary of every school telehealth visit is sent directly to your child's primary care physician.
The primary goal is to reduce lost instructional time for students and save parents from leaving work for minor medical visits. If you have questions or concerns about the Telehealth program, please contact Natalie Wellman, LC Health Nurse Coordinator, at natalie.wellman@lawrence.kyschools.us.
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We want to remind our LC families about our partnership with Three Rivers Medical Group, which provides school-based telehealth services to support your child's health. Telehealth visits typically address non-emergency, routine health issues during the school day—such as mild illness evaluations (rashes, sore throat, earaches, or cold symptoms) and routine checks.
Things to know about our Telehealth program!
Parental consent is required: Students only participate in school-based telehealth evaluations if a completed consent form from a parent or guardian is on file with the school district. The LC Telehealth Form at can be downloaded at
https://aptg.co/6dcBy4.
Telehealth supplements primary care, rather than replacing it: The program provides convenient, on-site acute and routine care at school, but it does not replace your child’s regular primary care doctor or require you to switch providers.
Visit summaries are shared with your family doctor: To maintain continuity of care, a detailed summary of every school telehealth visit is sent directly to your child's primary care physician.
The primary goal is to reduce lost instructional time for students and save parents from leaving work for minor medical visits. If you have questions or concerns about the Telehealth program, please contact Natalie Wellman, LC Health Nurse Coordinator, at natalie.wellman@lawrence.kyschools.us.
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🐾🏈🖤 HISTORY MADE IN BULLDOG COUNTRY! 🖤🏈🐾
Big congratulations to LC Football & Coach Short, who is now officially the all-time wins leader with 73 game victories in LC Bulldogs history! 🏈
Coach Short was deeply humbled by the achievement, sharing his heartfelt gratitude: "What a tremendous honor and milestone! Being mentioned alongside Coach Goldsmith, Coach Williams, and Coach Michael is a great honor. After 11 years, I am still humbled and grateful for the opportunity to lead this football program. This record would not be possible without so many people. My wife, Chelsee, and children, Ellie and Lucy, have supported our coaching journey from the very beginning. All of our players, coaches, and administrators over the last 11 years have contributed to this achievement. I have been blessed to work with some of the best over the last 11 years. I am thankful for the past and look forward to the future!"
With the victory over Mason County, Coach Short leads the all-time wins, with 73—and counting! Thank you, Coach Short, for your dedication, leadership, and relentless commitment to building a winning culture on and off the field. Here’s to many more victories on the road ahead!
Drop a red and black heart in the comments to congratulate Coach Short! 🖤
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Big congratulations to LC Football & Coach Short, who is now officially the all-time wins leader with 73 game victories in LC Bulldogs history! 🏈
Coach Short was deeply humbled by the achievement, sharing his heartfelt gratitude: "What a tremendous honor and milestone! Being mentioned alongside Coach Goldsmith, Coach Williams, and Coach Michael is a great honor. After 11 years, I am still humbled and grateful for the opportunity to lead this football program. This record would not be possible without so many people. My wife, Chelsee, and children, Ellie and Lucy, have supported our coaching journey from the very beginning. All of our players, coaches, and administrators over the last 11 years have contributed to this achievement. I have been blessed to work with some of the best over the last 11 years. I am thankful for the past and look forward to the future!"
With the victory over Mason County, Coach Short leads the all-time wins, with 73—and counting! Thank you, Coach Short, for your dedication, leadership, and relentless commitment to building a winning culture on and off the field. Here’s to many more victories on the road ahead!
Drop a red and black heart in the comments to congratulate Coach Short! 🖤
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Important GEAR UP ELEVATE survey for 7th, 8th, and 12th grade students!
Parents and students, please complete the GEAR UP ELEVATE surveys by this Friday, October 16th!
The GEAR UP ELEVATE's focus is to help students pursue higher education!
- Increase postsecondary access
- Improve social-emotional learning, academic, and career development
- Exposure to college options, academic support, and financial aid guidance
Again, please complete the surveys by Friday, October 16, 2026! We appreciate you taking the time to complete these important surveys!
You can click on the survey links below or scan the QR codes.
Student Survey
https://forms.gle/fXYXYqmcfBBurTyo9
Parent/Guardian Survey
https://forms.gle/AVdJiP9NuhDprqHq7
Parents and students, please complete the GEAR UP ELEVATE surveys by this Friday, October 16th!
The GEAR UP ELEVATE's focus is to help students pursue higher education!
- Increase postsecondary access
- Improve social-emotional learning, academic, and career development
- Exposure to college options, academic support, and financial aid guidance
Again, please complete the surveys by Friday, October 16, 2026! We appreciate you taking the time to complete these important surveys!
You can click on the survey links below or scan the QR codes.
Student Survey
https://forms.gle/fXYXYqmcfBBurTyo9
Parent/Guardian Survey
https://forms.gle/AVdJiP9NuhDprqHq7
It's Football Friday in Lawrence County! Home Game Tonight!
The Lawrence County Bulldogs will play the Powell County Pirates tonight at 7:30 PM at Luke Varney Jr. Memorial Field!
Make plans to come out to LVJR and cheer for the Bulldogs! The forecast is calling for perfect football weather! #LCisHome
Listen @ Radio Broadcast: WKYH 99.3
Watch @ Hudl Live Stream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ky/louisa/organization/17689/lawrence-county-high-school
The Lawrence County Bulldogs will play the Powell County Pirates tonight at 7:30 PM at Luke Varney Jr. Memorial Field!
Make plans to come out to LVJR and cheer for the Bulldogs! The forecast is calling for perfect football weather! #LCisHome
Listen @ Radio Broadcast: WKYH 99.3
Watch @ Hudl Live Stream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ky/louisa/organization/17689/lawrence-county-high-school
Empowering the Next Generation: Congratulations to LCHS Alumna Emmalee Holt & MU Team for Securing $8,600+ Grant to Launch 2027 InnovateHER STEM Camp!
Lawrence County High School 2023 graduate Emmalee Holt and her team of fellow Marshall University scholars have secured an $8,684.95 "Magic Grant" from the Helen Gurley Brown Foundation to launch the InnovateHER STEM Camp. This new initiative encourages young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
For many young women entering science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, stepping into a college classroom can mean stepping into a room where they are one of only a few women in their program. Recognizing the need to build early community, confidence, and real-world clarity, a group of Marshall University scholars is launching a new initiative to ensure young women know they belong in STEM from day one. The pilot program, InnovateHER STEM Camp, is scheduled to launch in summer 2027 and will run for three days for 25 rising high school freshmen.
The camp idea began with Marshall University’s inaugural cohort of BOLD Scholars (https://www.marshall.edu/bold/)—part of the BOLD Women’s Leadership Network funded by the Helen Gurley Brown Foundation to promote leadership, career development, and personal growth among female scholars. As part of their Spring 2026 BOLD curriculum, the cohort pitched a project for the foundation's "Magic Grant" competition. They used a "Design for Delight" framework facilitated through Marshall University’s iCenter. Holt’s team conducted research and interviews to identify the root causes of women's underrepresentation in STEM fields. The group ultimately found that the main issue facing women in STEM is a lack of community from male-dominated classes, which resonated with their team.
Bringing the vision to life required navigating a competitive pitch process. Guided by Marshall University's iCenter, the team refined their focus from a broad regional idea to a targeted program serving rural Appalachian students within Cabell and Wayne counties, with high hopes of future expansion into eastern Kentucky and southern Ohio. To secure funding, the group submitted a detailed written proposal followed by a timed pitch to the Helen Gurley Brown Foundation. After addressing some follow-up questions and refining details on scheduling, budgeting, and curriculum design based on foundation feedback, the group's grant request was approved.
Holt shared her reaction to her team’s project being selected to receive the grant. "Learning that we won the grant and that we
can help young girls feel more connected and empowered in STEM feels amazing. It is good to know I'll be helping young girls stay interested in STEM and boost their confidence. It’s something I wish I’d had in high school when I was deciding to pursue civil engineering. Furthermore, it feels great to help make an impact on girls in my region who will become the future of STEM."
InnovateHER plans to give attendees a genuine preview of professional life by providing:
Hands-on Academic Tracks: Campers will dedicate 8 to 9 hours over three days to specific disciplines, including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity/Cyber-Forensics, and Medicine.
Final Presentation Challenge: Working alongside mentors, students will complete a hands-on challenge and present their solutions on the final day to fellow campers and family members.
Professional STEM Panel: Female industry professionals will share real-world advice, discuss career trajectories, and offer strategies for navigating male-dominated environments.
College Life & Community: Campers will experience residential living in dormitories and participate in evening community activities like movie and game nights.
We are so proud of Emmalee and her MU team for envisioning and bringing InnovateHER STEM Camp to life! This camp will run from July 21 to July 24, 2027, and student applications will open in Spring 2027.
Lawrence County High School 2023 graduate Emmalee Holt and her team of fellow Marshall University scholars have secured an $8,684.95 "Magic Grant" from the Helen Gurley Brown Foundation to launch the InnovateHER STEM Camp. This new initiative encourages young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
For many young women entering science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, stepping into a college classroom can mean stepping into a room where they are one of only a few women in their program. Recognizing the need to build early community, confidence, and real-world clarity, a group of Marshall University scholars is launching a new initiative to ensure young women know they belong in STEM from day one. The pilot program, InnovateHER STEM Camp, is scheduled to launch in summer 2027 and will run for three days for 25 rising high school freshmen.
The camp idea began with Marshall University’s inaugural cohort of BOLD Scholars (https://www.marshall.edu/bold/)—part of the BOLD Women’s Leadership Network funded by the Helen Gurley Brown Foundation to promote leadership, career development, and personal growth among female scholars. As part of their Spring 2026 BOLD curriculum, the cohort pitched a project for the foundation's "Magic Grant" competition. They used a "Design for Delight" framework facilitated through Marshall University’s iCenter. Holt’s team conducted research and interviews to identify the root causes of women's underrepresentation in STEM fields. The group ultimately found that the main issue facing women in STEM is a lack of community from male-dominated classes, which resonated with their team.
Bringing the vision to life required navigating a competitive pitch process. Guided by Marshall University's iCenter, the team refined their focus from a broad regional idea to a targeted program serving rural Appalachian students within Cabell and Wayne counties, with high hopes of future expansion into eastern Kentucky and southern Ohio. To secure funding, the group submitted a detailed written proposal followed by a timed pitch to the Helen Gurley Brown Foundation. After addressing some follow-up questions and refining details on scheduling, budgeting, and curriculum design based on foundation feedback, the group's grant request was approved.
Holt shared her reaction to her team’s project being selected to receive the grant. "Learning that we won the grant and that we
can help young girls feel more connected and empowered in STEM feels amazing. It is good to know I'll be helping young girls stay interested in STEM and boost their confidence. It’s something I wish I’d had in high school when I was deciding to pursue civil engineering. Furthermore, it feels great to help make an impact on girls in my region who will become the future of STEM."
InnovateHER plans to give attendees a genuine preview of professional life by providing:
Hands-on Academic Tracks: Campers will dedicate 8 to 9 hours over three days to specific disciplines, including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity/Cyber-Forensics, and Medicine.
Final Presentation Challenge: Working alongside mentors, students will complete a hands-on challenge and present their solutions on the final day to fellow campers and family members.
Professional STEM Panel: Female industry professionals will share real-world advice, discuss career trajectories, and offer strategies for navigating male-dominated environments.
College Life & Community: Campers will experience residential living in dormitories and participate in evening community activities like movie and game nights.
We are so proud of Emmalee and her MU team for envisioning and bringing InnovateHER STEM Camp to life! This camp will run from July 21 to July 24, 2027, and student applications will open in Spring 2027.
October is National Principals Month, and we want to take a moment to celebrate the extraordinary leaders guiding our LC Schools every single day!
Our principals are the visionaries, problem-solvers, and biggest cheerleaders for our students, teachers, and staff. From early morning bus arrivals to late-night athletic games, performance rehearsals, and community events, their dedication creates safe, inspiring, and supportive environments where every student can thrive.
Thank you, principals, for your tireless hard work, leadership, and heart. You truly shape the future of our community, one school day at a time!
Help us celebrate! Drop a comment below to thank your school’s principal or share a favorite memory!
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