As we begin a new school year, our LC Schools Transportation Department is excited to welcome our students back on the buses!
The first few days of school are always a busy time for transportation. Bus routes, stops, and arrival times may take a little time to settle into a consistent routine. We appreciate our families' patience and understanding as our drivers work hard to transport every student safely and efficiently.
A few reminders for families:
🚌 Please have students at their bus stop at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
🚌 During the first several days, buses may run earlier or later than expected as drivers become familiar with their routes and students.
🚌 Please remind students to follow the driver’s instructions and practice safe, respectful behavior while riding the bus.
🚌 Drivers will be especially careful with younger students and new riders as everyone becomes familiar with their stops and routines.
Our bus drivers and transportation staff carry an important responsibility each day, and student safety will always be our top priority. We ask everyone to be patient with our buses on the road and to remember to STOP when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
Thank you to our drivers, transportation staff, school personnel, parents, and guardians for working together to make the start of the school year safe and successful. As always, my door is open if you have questions or concerns.
We look forward to a great year and many safe miles ahead! 🚌📚
Rick Blackburn,
Transportation Director
Lawrence County Schools
The first few days of school are always a busy time for transportation. Bus routes, stops, and arrival times may take a little time to settle into a consistent routine. We appreciate our families' patience and understanding as our drivers work hard to transport every student safely and efficiently.
A few reminders for families:
🚌 Please have students at their bus stop at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
🚌 During the first several days, buses may run earlier or later than expected as drivers become familiar with their routes and students.
🚌 Please remind students to follow the driver’s instructions and practice safe, respectful behavior while riding the bus.
🚌 Drivers will be especially careful with younger students and new riders as everyone becomes familiar with their stops and routines.
Our bus drivers and transportation staff carry an important responsibility each day, and student safety will always be our top priority. We ask everyone to be patient with our buses on the road and to remember to STOP when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
Thank you to our drivers, transportation staff, school personnel, parents, and guardians for working together to make the start of the school year safe and successful. As always, my door is open if you have questions or concerns.
We look forward to a great year and many safe miles ahead! 🚌📚
Rick Blackburn,
Transportation Director
Lawrence County Schools
It’s Time for Back-to-School in Lawrence County!
Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12th, marks the BIG day when we warmly welcome our students back to LC Schools! As the new school year begins throughout our district, students, teachers, and families are set to start on a fresh journey filled with new classes and exciting goals for learning and growth together!
Let's make plans to:
- Get a restful night's sleep
- Pack your backpack with essentials like pencils, notebooks, and erasers
- Enjoy a nutritious breakfast to maintain focus
- Prepare to meet new friends and embrace new learning experiences
We are ready to have an amazing school year! Let's make every single day count!
#LCisHome
Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12th, marks the BIG day when we warmly welcome our students back to LC Schools! As the new school year begins throughout our district, students, teachers, and families are set to start on a fresh journey filled with new classes and exciting goals for learning and growth together!
Let's make plans to:
- Get a restful night's sleep
- Pack your backpack with essentials like pencils, notebooks, and erasers
- Enjoy a nutritious breakfast to maintain focus
- Prepare to meet new friends and embrace new learning experiences
We are ready to have an amazing school year! Let's make every single day count!
#LCisHome
Whether you are joining us for the first time or returning, welcome home. School begins this Wednesday, August 12 for students in grades K-12. Preschool begins August 26. Please be extra patient during these first days as we get into routine with bus routes and student drop off and pick up. Safety is priority, and things will smooth out quickly as everyone settles in. Staff is here to support. If you have any questions, please contact your child's school. We are happy to help. We can't wait to see everyone beginning Wednesday. #LCisHome Katie Webb LC Superintendent
LCHS Class of 2026 - By The Numbers!
The Class of 2026 was offered nearly $1.2 million in scholarship monies!
Local: $192, 150
Universities: $580,532
KEES: $173, 425
Military: $226,000
At LCHS, we offer18 Industrial Pathways to our students!
315 certifications were earned!
- 146 Industrial Certifications
- 126 Healthcare, First Responder, & Safety Certifications
- 43 End-of-Program Assessments
47% of students earned college credit hours and 23% completed a FULL semester of college courses!
LCHS had 43 students who passed their AP examinations to receive college course credit!
LCHS had a 100% graduation rate, with 172 graduates!
Looking at athletics, LCHS teams have won 63% of their games overall! LCHS has walked away with
12 District Team Championships and 14 Regional Championships!
Congratulations LCHS! Let's keep this outstanding momentum rolling into the 2026-2027 school year!
The Class of 2026 was offered nearly $1.2 million in scholarship monies!
Local: $192, 150
Universities: $580,532
KEES: $173, 425
Military: $226,000
At LCHS, we offer18 Industrial Pathways to our students!
315 certifications were earned!
- 146 Industrial Certifications
- 126 Healthcare, First Responder, & Safety Certifications
- 43 End-of-Program Assessments
47% of students earned college credit hours and 23% completed a FULL semester of college courses!
LCHS had 43 students who passed their AP examinations to receive college course credit!
LCHS had a 100% graduation rate, with 172 graduates!
Looking at athletics, LCHS teams have won 63% of their games overall! LCHS has walked away with
12 District Team Championships and 14 Regional Championships!
Congratulations LCHS! Let's keep this outstanding momentum rolling into the 2026-2027 school year!
Reminder! Louisa West will host Meet-the-Teacher today, Monday, August 10th. There will be two sessions for parents and guardians to attend for both kindergarten and first-grade.
*Session 1: 4:00 PM
*Session 2: 5:00 PM
The LWES teachers and staff are excited to meet you this evening!
*Session 1: 4:00 PM
*Session 2: 5:00 PM
The LWES teachers and staff are excited to meet you this evening!
Congratulations to Our LCHS Students on their AP Exams!
We want to congratulate the LCHS students who have successfully passed their Advanced Placement (AP) tests, earning valuable college credits! This achievement not only provides our students with the chance to earn college credits but also helps them save on future tuition costs.
If your student is interested in exploring AP classes, please encourage them to discuss their options with their guidance counselors! #LCisHome
We want to congratulate the LCHS students who have successfully passed their Advanced Placement (AP) tests, earning valuable college credits! This achievement not only provides our students with the chance to earn college credits but also helps them save on future tuition costs.
If your student is interested in exploring AP classes, please encourage them to discuss their options with their guidance counselors! #LCisHome
Help Our LC School FRYSC Programs Earn FREE School Bucks!
Every time you shop at Food City, you can help your child's school earn FREE School Bucks—at no extra cost to you!
Getting Started is Easy!
✅ Scan the QR code on the flyer below.
✅ Create or sign in to your Food City account.
✅ Select the school you want to support.
⭐School ID Section⭐
BES: 40024
FES: 40057
LEES/LWES: 40127
LCHS: 40113
LMS: 40128
✅ Shop using your ValuCard every time you visit Food City.
Every qualifying purchase automatically earns School Bucks that help provide additional resources and opportunities for our students!
⭐ Happening NOW!⭐
August 5–11 is a Double School Bucks Spirit Week!
Purchase participating General Mills products and earn 2× School Bucks for Fallsburg Elementary School.
Upcoming Double School Bucks Weeks
⭐September 9–15 – Kraft
⭐October 7–13 – Nestlé
⭐February 17–23 – Kraft
⭐March 17–23 – Conagra
Every purchase makes a difference!
Thank you for supporting our LC FRYSC and our students! Together, we can turn everyday grocery shopping into extra resources for our school!
⭐Please like, comment, and share this post to help spread the word throughout our community!⭐
Power is back on at LC Board Office and Louisa Middle. Phone and internet up, but still random issues due to the earlier outage. Be patient if trying to reach our school offices. If you get a busy signal, please retry later or call our central office at 606-638-9671. Thank you.
LC Schools Middle School Music Education Selected for the Steele-Reese Grant!
The Lawrence County Schools middle school band program is delighted to share that it has been awarded
the Smith-Steele Reese grant, amounting to $48,000. This generous funding will enable the middle school band programs at Blaine, Fallsburg, and Louisa Middle to acquire 18 instruments for each school. The most essential instruments needed include clarinets, flutes, and trumpets.
Our LC Band Instructor, Mr. Scott Smith, shared, “I am so pleased that the foundation chose to honor our request. This award provides more equitable accessibility for our students to participate in instrumental music. Instrumental music is a strong part of a school culture, provides opportunities to excel academically, and reinforces social and emotional stability. I am grateful for this opportunity to make this investment in our kids. It's a win for Lawrence County Schools and a win for music education.”
The Lawrence County Schools middle school band program is delighted to share that it has been awarded
the Smith-Steele Reese grant, amounting to $48,000. This generous funding will enable the middle school band programs at Blaine, Fallsburg, and Louisa Middle to acquire 18 instruments for each school. The most essential instruments needed include clarinets, flutes, and trumpets.
Our LC Band Instructor, Mr. Scott Smith, shared, “I am so pleased that the foundation chose to honor our request. This award provides more equitable accessibility for our students to participate in instrumental music. Instrumental music is a strong part of a school culture, provides opportunities to excel academically, and reinforces social and emotional stability. I am grateful for this opportunity to make this investment in our kids. It's a win for Lawrence County Schools and a win for music education.”
Louisa Middle School and Lawrence County Board Office are currently without power. It is part of a larger outage also impacting the hospital and homes nearby. Our other schools all have power, but phones and internet are down at all of our buildings district wide. If you need to reach someone in our district, please come to the Board Office or one of the school offices. We will give an update once power has been restored. Thank you.
Reminder! 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 from 4:30- 6:00 PM!!!
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
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 from 4:30- 6:00 PM!!!
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
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!
#LCisHome
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!
#LCisHome
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
#LCisHome
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
