The Louisa East Safety Patrol invites the community to visit the 8th Annual Craft & Vendor Fair on Friday, November 6th, from 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM! Make plans to visit and support this great LEES program!

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A Thank You Message from Lawrence County Schools!

Lawrence County Schools would like to thank every first responder, volunteer, and community member who assisted in any way during the search and rescue efforts for our LWES first-grade student, Roman Heilmann. Your dedication, time, and selfless efforts showed the true heart of our community!

To say thank you, LC Schools invites all first responders and volunteers who participated in the search efforts to join us as our special guests this Friday. You will receive FREE entry to the Class 3A Playoff Football Game as the Lawrence County Bulldogs take on the McCreary Central Raiders!

During the evening, our school district will take a moment to publicly honor and recognize the incredible efforts of everyone involved in bringing Roman home safely.

We kindly request that all resonders and volunteers meet at the flag pole at 6:50 PM, so we can take a moment to honor your dedication and service!

🗓 Date: Friday, November 6th

⏰ Game Time: 7:00 PM

📍 Location: Luke Varney, Jr. Memorial Stadium

🏈 Matchup: LC Bulldogs vs. McCreary Central Raiders

Please spread the word so we can properly thank everyone who stepped up when our community needed it most. We hope to see you there! 🏈

Honoring Our Heroes in Lawrence County Schools!

In honor of Veterans Day, our schools are hosting special programs to recognize and thank the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Our schools will celebrate our Veterans' service and sacrifice through special assemblies, musical performances, and student presentations.

We appreciate our Veterans! Thank you for your service!

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A Special Thanksgiving Treat for Our First Graders!

A huge thank you to local author Mr. Don Campbell for his generous donation to LC Schools! Mr. Campbell, an Eastern Kentucky native and avid traveler, is gifting a complimentary copy of his book, The Thanksgiving Pie Disappearance, to every first-grade student across the district!

Here is what Mr. Campbell shared about his gift: "It’s a lighthearted, family-friendly mystery written especially for early readers, and I would love to offer a complimentary copy of the book to every first-grade student in Lawrence County. My hope is that it gives them something fun and engaging to read over their Thanksgiving break."

We are so grateful for your kindness, Mr. Campbell! We can’t wait for our young readers to dive into this fun storybook over the upcoming holiday break.

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Check out the LC Community events happening next week, Nov 1st - Nov 7th!

*Tuesday, Nov 3rd, 2026 @ 1 PM
LCPC is hosting Cozy Crafters! DIY Fabric Journals for all ages!

*Wednesday, Nov 4th, 2026 @ 1-4 PM
LCHD is hosting a free Child Safety Program! Free car seat inspections and installations.

*Thursday, Nov 5th, 2026
LCPL is having Story Time for ages 2 & under at 11 AM!
A reading of the story Chautauqua: Henry Clay, welcoming all ages at 5 PM!

*Friday, Nov 6th, 2026 @ 4 PM
LCPL is having a Blackout Poetry Night for all ages!

*Saturday, Nov 7th, 2026 @ 3-7 PM
LC Extension Office is hosting the Taste of Fall Festival at the LC Fairgrounds! Chili Cook-off, Pumpkin Decorating Contest, and Pie Eating Contest! Along with vendors and booths!

Reminder! Blaine Elementary School will be hosting its Data Night on Tuesday, Oct. 27th, from 4:30-6:00 PM! We will be serving light refreshments. We hope you will make plans to come out to this informative event! #LCisHome

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

Celebrating Red Ribbon Week at LC Schools! Next week, our LC Schools will be honoring Red Ribbon Week! Be sure to check your school's posts to discover the exciting activities they have planned for the week ahead!

The Importance of Red Ribbon Week for Our Students! Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness initiative. This week provides a dedicated opportunity for schools, families, and communities to unite in promoting the significance of making safe, healthy, and drug-free choices.

Throughout the week, our emphasis extends beyond simply saying “no.” Students will learn how to:
- Make Healthy Choices & Decisions
- Build Character & Confidence
- Identify Trusted Adults

How Parents & the Community Can Get Involved! Drug prevention is most effective when schools and families work together. Here’s how you can support our students during this week:
- Start a dialogue by discussing safe choices and the risks associated with substance use with your child.
- Join in on spirit days and encourage your child to participate in our Red Ribbon Week dress-up days and activities.
- Let’s all serve as role models by promoting positive, healthy habits at home.

Together, we can work to build a safer, healthier future for our youth!

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A Quick Note on Attendance at LC Schools

Dear LC Schools Families,
We know how much love, effort, and care you pour into getting your children ready for school every day. Being a parent comes with an endless list of responsibilities, and we see the incredible dedication you bring to our schools.

As we partner with you in your child’s education, we want to share a gentle reminder about school attendance. In Kentucky, chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year for any reason—including both excused and unexcused absences. That equals just 17 days in a whole school year, or about 2 days a month.

Because missing just two days a month can add up quickly, it can unexpectedly affect your child's learning momentum, reading progress, and social connections with friends and teachers.

We know that life happens—illness, family emergencies, and difficult mornings are real. Please know that our school doors and hearts are always open to you. If your family is facing challenges with transportation, morning routines, health, or anything else affecting school attendance, please reach out to us. We are here to support you, listen, and work together to find solutions.

Thank you for everything you do to support your child’s growth and for being such a vital part of our Lawrence County Schools family!

Warmly,
Lawrence County Schools

Important Announcement: LC Schools will NOT be in session on Election Day, November 3rd, 2026. School will be in session on Monday, November 2nd, 2026.

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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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

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.

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

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


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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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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