LC Schools is sharing the 26-27At-A-Glance School Calendar for our scheduled holidays and breaks to help our parents and guardians navigate the school year! Please save these dates and mark your calendars to help plan regular dental and doctor appointments, along with family trips.
We are also sharing our updated attendance policies! Please take a moment to read the 26-27 LC School Attendance Policy! New for the 26-27 school year: After (10) medical excuses, the Medical Excuse Form MUST be completed and approved to receive additional medical excuses.
We are excited to welcome students back to their classrooms on Wednesday, August 12th!
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We are also sharing our updated attendance policies! Please take a moment to read the 26-27 LC School Attendance Policy! New for the 26-27 school year: After (10) medical excuses, the Medical Excuse Form MUST be completed and approved to receive additional medical excuses.
We are excited to welcome students back to their classrooms on Wednesday, August 12th!
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Important Reminder! The Louisa East & Louisa West Readifest is happening tomorrow, Friday, July 31st, at the LC Community Center! Be sure to check the walk-through times for each grade level listed below. Students will have the chance to collect free school supplies, receive a complimentary haircut, visit a petting zoo, and enjoy the talents of a balloon artist!
Additionally, please complete your child's Online Registration at https://www.lawrence.k12.ky.us/. If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out to your child's school.
LEES & LWES Readifest Walk-Through Schedule:
**PreK, K, & 1st Grade:** 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
**2nd & 3rd Grade:** 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
**4th & 5th Grade:** 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Reminder! BES Readifest is this evening, Thursday, July 30th, from 4:30 PM- 6:00 PM! Students can pick up free school supplies and receive a free sports physical! Make plans to visit the BES Readifest this evening! #LCisHome
Blaine Elementary School Community Invitation: STAR Academy Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Blaine Elementary School cordially invites the community to join us for the STAR Academy ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, August 4th at 4:30 PM! The STAR Academy offers a customizable, comprehensive STEM-inspired curriculum that emphasizes project-based learning to re-engage middle school students. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for this exciting occasion!
Back to School Bash
The BES Back to School Bash will provide families with a wonderful opportunity to meet their children’s teachers and school staff. Enjoy a tour of the updated school, participate in games, and have a chance to win exciting door prizes! #LCisHome
Let's Get Ready for the 2026-2027 School Year!
The 2026-2027 school year is approaching quickly! Check out the LC Schools back-to-school events lined up for the coming weeks.
Additionally, don't forget to complete the *LC Schools Online Registration* for all new and returning students at https://www.lawrence.k12.ky.us/ for the upcoming academic year!
We can’t wait to welcome our students on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 12th!
The 2026-2027 school year is approaching quickly! Check out the LC Schools back-to-school events lined up for the coming weeks.
Additionally, don't forget to complete the *LC Schools Online Registration* for all new and returning students at https://www.lawrence.k12.ky.us/ for the upcoming academic year!
We can’t wait to welcome our students on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 12th!
LC Schools is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year! Explore our job openings at https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/3321 today! Apply and become part of the LC Schools team!
Infinite Campus and Parent Portal Assistance
LC Schools is delighted to share that Mrs. Angel Ward has been appointed as the new principal of Fallsburg Elementary School!
Mrs. Ward shared her enthusiasm and gratitude for this opportunity. "I am deeply honored and humbled to be selected as the next principal of Fallsburg Elementary School. Having been part of this incredible school and community for more than 20 years, I find this opportunity both professionally and personally meaningful. Fallsburg has a strong tradition of excellence, caring relationships, and commitment to students. As principal, I look forward to working alongside our students, staff, families, and community partners to build on those strengths while identifying new opportunities for growth and student-centered success.
"I am sincerely grateful to Mrs. Webb and the Site-Based Decision-Making Council for their confidence in me as the next leader of Fallsburg. I am excited to serve the Fallsburg community in this new role and remain committed to ensuring every student feels valued, supported, challenged, and inspired to reach their fullest potential. As always, Proud to be a Dragon!
"My husband, Ryan, and I have been proud members of the Fallsburg community for the past 23 years. Together we have three sons. Connor is a junior at Marshall University, where he is pursuing a degree in Physical Therapy. Our middle son, Cain, is a senior at Lawrence County High School, and our youngest son, Collin, is a sixth-grade student at Fallsburg Elementary. We enjoy traveling and exploring new places as a family, but we are always happy to come home to Fallsburg!"
LC School 2026 Summer Feeding Program Schedule!
Reminder! Pick-up Date: Wednesday, July 8th! (Last Date for Summer Feeding Program)
Register: https://forms.gle/KqKkGuDzonwFbKnq5
Meals are available to all children ages 18 and under! The meals are free and help your kids get the nutrition they need
all summer long! Please register through the link or scan the QR Code to sign up today!
Pick-Up Dates: (Wednesdays)
July 8th (Last date for LC Summer Feeding Program)
Pick-Up Times:
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Pick-Up Sites:
Blaine Elementary School
Fallsburg Elementary School
Lawrence County High School
Lawrence County Schools has created a new Facebook page for Fallsburg Elementary/Middle School. All official posts from Lawrence County Schools, including the Superintendent, Principal, and any administration, will now post to this official page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591754460389
Please follow this new page for all things Fallsburg Elementary/Middle School
Please follow this new page for all things Fallsburg Elementary/Middle School
This is a reminder that Lawrence County Schools central office, as well as our school offices, will be closed tomorrow, Friday, July 3, in honor of Independence Day. Offices will reopen at 8 AM on Monday. Wishing everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July. Happy 250 to America!
LC School 2026 Summer Feeding Program Schedule!
Reminder! Pick-up Date: Wednesday, July 1st!
Register: https://forms.gle/KqKkGuDzonwFbKnq5
Meals are available to all children ages 18 and under! The meals are free and help your kids get the nutrition they need
all summer long! Please register through the link or scan the QR Code to sign up today!
Pick-Up Dates: (Wednesdays)
July 1st & 8th
Pick-Up Times:
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Pick-Up Sites:
Blaine Elementary School
Fallsburg Elementary School
Lawrence County High School
Reminder! Pick-up Date: Wednesday, July 1st!
Register: https://forms.gle/KqKkGuDzonwFbKnq5
Meals are available to all children ages 18 and under! The meals are free and help your kids get the nutrition they need
all summer long! Please register through the link or scan the QR Code to sign up today!
Pick-Up Dates: (Wednesdays)
July 1st & 8th
Pick-Up Times:
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Pick-Up Sites:
Blaine Elementary School
Fallsburg Elementary School
Lawrence County High School
LC Schools Celebrates Rita D. Salyer & Robert "Buck" Holley– Happy Retirement!
Congratulations to Ms. Rita D. Salyers and Robert "Buck" Holley as they approach their retirements!
- Ms. Salyers has served as a bus monitor for 31 years, primarily on the Irish Creek bus route, and has recently been working on the 2110 bus route.
- Robert "Buck" Holley has dedicated 32 years to the LC Schools Transportation Department as a mechanic.
Ms. Rita shares, "It has been a privilege to serve the children of Lawrence County for the past 31 years and to work with some of the best coworkers a person could ever know. May God bless and keep each and every one of you in the days ahead."
We appreciate both of you for your hard work, dedication, and contributions to LC Schools over the many years. We hope your retirements are filled with joy and relaxation. Wishing you both the happiest of retirements! #LCisHome
Congratulations to Ms. Rita D. Salyers and Robert "Buck" Holley as they approach their retirements!
- Ms. Salyers has served as a bus monitor for 31 years, primarily on the Irish Creek bus route, and has recently been working on the 2110 bus route.
- Robert "Buck" Holley has dedicated 32 years to the LC Schools Transportation Department as a mechanic.
Ms. Rita shares, "It has been a privilege to serve the children of Lawrence County for the past 31 years and to work with some of the best coworkers a person could ever know. May God bless and keep each and every one of you in the days ahead."
We appreciate both of you for your hard work, dedication, and contributions to LC Schools over the many years. We hope your retirements are filled with joy and relaxation. Wishing you both the happiest of retirements! #LCisHome
The 2026/2027 School Calendar has been posted and here is the link on this site: https://aptg.co/p6J4Zf
LC Schools Celebrates Mrs. Kim Adkins– Happy Retirement!
We want to wish our LC Central Office Accounts Manager/Accounts Payable Clerk, Mrs. Kim Adkins, the very best as she begins her retirement! We thank her for the many years of commitment and dedication she has given to LC Schools. All of the hard work has definitely not gone unnoticed!
Mrs. Kim reflected on her career by sharing, "40 years of my life have been spent inside of an LC School District building either as a student or staff member.
"It has been a great honor to serve the students, faculty, and staff of Lawrence County Schools for 27 years. During that time, I have held several different positions. I have truly enjoyed each role, the experiences, and the people that came with them.
"I sincerely appreciate the trust, support, and opportunities I have been given throughout my career. As my career comes to a close, I pray for the continued success and growth of our community, but most of all, our children of LC. That red-and-black tradition runs deep in our veins. Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog! Go Dawgs!!"
We thank you, Mrs. Kim, for the years of outstanding service and commitment! Your contributions have made a lasting impact on our schools and the central office team! Best wishes for a long, relaxing, and well-deserved retirement! You will be missed! #LCisHome
We want to wish our LC Central Office Accounts Manager/Accounts Payable Clerk, Mrs. Kim Adkins, the very best as she begins her retirement! We thank her for the many years of commitment and dedication she has given to LC Schools. All of the hard work has definitely not gone unnoticed!
Mrs. Kim reflected on her career by sharing, "40 years of my life have been spent inside of an LC School District building either as a student or staff member.
"It has been a great honor to serve the students, faculty, and staff of Lawrence County Schools for 27 years. During that time, I have held several different positions. I have truly enjoyed each role, the experiences, and the people that came with them.
"I sincerely appreciate the trust, support, and opportunities I have been given throughout my career. As my career comes to a close, I pray for the continued success and growth of our community, but most of all, our children of LC. That red-and-black tradition runs deep in our veins. Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog! Go Dawgs!!"
We thank you, Mrs. Kim, for the years of outstanding service and commitment! Your contributions have made a lasting impact on our schools and the central office team! Best wishes for a long, relaxing, and well-deserved retirement! You will be missed! #LCisHome
LC Schools Celebrates Mrs. Tracy Boggs at BES– Happy Retirement!
LC Schools congratulates Mrs. Tracy Boggs, Blaine Elementary School's Secretary, as she begins her retirement after 26 years of service, 28 years, adding on her time with AmeriCorps!
- BES FRYSC/ AmeriCorps: 2 Years
- BES Instructional Assistant: 3 Years
- Blaine Elementary Secretary: 23 Years
Mrs. Tracy shares, "Blaine Elementary School has been such a huge part of my life. I went to school at Blaine and met my husband there. I have been blessed to watch both of my daughters grow up there. And after working 26 amazing years at Blaine Elementary School, it’s time for me to officially retire and start a new adventure. I’m so grateful for the memories, friendships, laughter, and experiences that have made these years so special. Blaine Elementary and Lawrence County Schools will always hold a special place in my heart. While it’s bittersweet to say goodbye, I'm excited for this new chapter."
We will truly miss Mrs. Tracy's warmth and her cheerful smile as we walk into Blaine Elementary School! She had a remarkable ability to make everyone feel welcomed, cared for, and valued at BES. We thank you, Mrs. Tracy, for your dedication and contributions throughout the years. May your retirement be filled with joy, relaxation, and exciting adventures. Wishing you the happiest retirement! #LCisHome
LC Schools congratulates Mrs. Tracy Boggs, Blaine Elementary School's Secretary, as she begins her retirement after 26 years of service, 28 years, adding on her time with AmeriCorps!
- BES FRYSC/ AmeriCorps: 2 Years
- BES Instructional Assistant: 3 Years
- Blaine Elementary Secretary: 23 Years
Mrs. Tracy shares, "Blaine Elementary School has been such a huge part of my life. I went to school at Blaine and met my husband there. I have been blessed to watch both of my daughters grow up there. And after working 26 amazing years at Blaine Elementary School, it’s time for me to officially retire and start a new adventure. I’m so grateful for the memories, friendships, laughter, and experiences that have made these years so special. Blaine Elementary and Lawrence County Schools will always hold a special place in my heart. While it’s bittersweet to say goodbye, I'm excited for this new chapter."
We will truly miss Mrs. Tracy's warmth and her cheerful smile as we walk into Blaine Elementary School! She had a remarkable ability to make everyone feel welcomed, cared for, and valued at BES. We thank you, Mrs. Tracy, for your dedication and contributions throughout the years. May your retirement be filled with joy, relaxation, and exciting adventures. Wishing you the happiest retirement! #LCisHome
LC School 2026 Summer Feeding Program Schedule!
Reminder! Pick-up Date: Wednesday, June 24th!
Register: https://forms.gle/KqKkGuDzonwFbKnq5
Meals are available to all children ages 18 and under! The meals are free and help your kids get the nutrition they need
all summer long! Please register through the link or scan the QR Code to sign up today!
Pick-Up Dates: (Wednesdays)
June 24th
July 1st & 8th
Pick-Up Times:
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Pick-Up Sites:
Blaine Elementary School
Fallsburg Elementary School
Lawrence County High School
Reminder! Pick-up Date: Wednesday, June 24th!
Register: https://forms.gle/KqKkGuDzonwFbKnq5
Meals are available to all children ages 18 and under! The meals are free and help your kids get the nutrition they need
all summer long! Please register through the link or scan the QR Code to sign up today!
Pick-Up Dates: (Wednesdays)
June 24th
July 1st & 8th
Pick-Up Times:
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Pick-Up Sites:
Blaine Elementary School
Fallsburg Elementary School
Lawrence County High School
Celebrating LCHS Alumni, Paul Stepp & Mark Webb!
Congratulations to Paul Stepp, a LCHS Class of 2015 alum, on receiving his Master of Arts in Teaching with a focus on the Middle Grades English/Language Arts & Social Studies in December of 2025. He also completed a Master of Arts in Education degree in Educational Technology in May of 2026. Both degrees were obtained through Morehead State University.
Congratulations to Mark Webb, a LCHS Class of 2021 alum, on receiving a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from The University of Alabama. He will be employed by Hexcel Corporation and will be living in Huntsville, Alabama.
Congratulations to both of these gentlemen! We are excited to watch you both excel in your careers! #LCisHome
Congratulations to Paul Stepp, a LCHS Class of 2015 alum, on receiving his Master of Arts in Teaching with a focus on the Middle Grades English/Language Arts & Social Studies in December of 2025. He also completed a Master of Arts in Education degree in Educational Technology in May of 2026. Both degrees were obtained through Morehead State University.
Congratulations to Mark Webb, a LCHS Class of 2021 alum, on receiving a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from The University of Alabama. He will be employed by Hexcel Corporation and will be living in Huntsville, Alabama.
Congratulations to both of these gentlemen! We are excited to watch you both excel in your careers! #LCisHome
Celebrating LCHS Alumni, Camran Diamond & Shelby Adkins (Blevins)!
Congratulations to Camran Julianne Diamond, a LCHS Class of 2022 alum, who graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in May of 2026! Camran received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, with a minor in Child & Family Studies.
Congratulations to Shelby Adkins (Blevins), a LCHS Class of 2015 alum, who recently graduated from Big Sandy Community & Technical College with an Associate's Degree in Applied Science.
We are so proud and excited for each of these ladies! We know the future is bright for both of them! #LCisHome
Congratulations to our remarkable LCHS alumni, Brianna Wilks Valandingham and Charles Allen Bentley!
Mrs. Brianna Wilks Valandingham is a proud member of the LCHS Class of 2015, who has recently graduated from Chamberlain University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Her aspirations include earning a Master of Science in Nursing by the summer of 2026, followed by entering a specialization track to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. We are immensely proud of Brianna for achieving her Nursing degree and her commitment to pursuing further education! Congratulations, Brianna! We wish you the very best in your future studies!
Mr. Charles Allen Bentley, an alumnus of the LCHS Class of 2008, has successfully earned his Master of Arts in Teaching degree from the University of the Cumberlands. Currently, Mr. Bentley is a wonderful teacher at Louisa East Elementary School, where he positively impacts students' lives every day. Congratulations, Mr. Bentley, on this significant accomplishment! We are so proud of you! #LCisHome
Mrs. Brianna Wilks Valandingham is a proud member of the LCHS Class of 2015, who has recently graduated from Chamberlain University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Her aspirations include earning a Master of Science in Nursing by the summer of 2026, followed by entering a specialization track to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. We are immensely proud of Brianna for achieving her Nursing degree and her commitment to pursuing further education! Congratulations, Brianna! We wish you the very best in your future studies!
Mr. Charles Allen Bentley, an alumnus of the LCHS Class of 2008, has successfully earned his Master of Arts in Teaching degree from the University of the Cumberlands. Currently, Mr. Bentley is a wonderful teacher at Louisa East Elementary School, where he positively impacts students' lives every day. Congratulations, Mr. Bentley, on this significant accomplishment! We are so proud of you! #LCisHome
