At LMS, we are thrilled to introduce our new team members! Some of these individuals are existing staff members who have transitioned into new roles. We wholeheartedly welcome everyone to our team! This year is set to be fantastic at LMS!
As we all settle into the 2026 school year, we are excited to introduce you to our administration and principalship teams for Lawrence County Schools! Our team is committed to building schools that prioritize academic achievement and build safe, welcoming, and positive school environments. We are continuing to establish strong connections, communication, and partnerships among our schools, families, and local organizations to support student success. Let's keep working together to motivate our students to have the best school year ever!
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Notice of Approved 2026-2027 School Tax Rates
The Lawrence County Board of Education has set the tax rates for SY 2026-2027 on August 27, 2026.
• Real Estate Tax Rate: 61.9 cents per $100 of assessed value
• Personal Property Tax Rate: 62.5 cents per $100 of assessed value
• Motor Vehicle/Watercraft Tax Rate: 35.0 cents per $100 of assessed value
• Utility Tax Rate: 3.0%
Note: This rate represents the state-calculated “compensating rate with exonerations” and is not subject to a public recall vote under KRS 132.017.
The Lawrence County Board of Education has set the tax rates for SY 2026-2027 on August 27, 2026.
• Real Estate Tax Rate: 61.9 cents per $100 of assessed value
• Personal Property Tax Rate: 62.5 cents per $100 of assessed value
• Motor Vehicle/Watercraft Tax Rate: 35.0 cents per $100 of assessed value
• Utility Tax Rate: 3.0%
Note: This rate represents the state-calculated “compensating rate with exonerations” and is not subject to a public recall vote under KRS 132.017.
Claire Dutton, an 8th-grader at Louisa Middle, had an amazing week showing livestock at the Kentucky State Fair! Preparing for the show requires a tremendous amount of effort. Each day, animals need to be fed, watered, and trained to get them ready for the show ring. We are thrilled to share Claire's achievements from the 2026 KY State Fair!
- 2nd in the Spotted Breeding Gilts Class
- 2nd place in the KY Proud category
- 5th place in Showmanship
- 4th in Hereford Gilts Class
- 6th in Berkshire Market Class
- 8th place in Heavyweight Dark Cross Market Class
- 2nd in the Spotted Breeding Gilts Class
- 2nd place in the KY Proud category
- 5th place in Showmanship
- 4th in Hereford Gilts Class
- 6th in Berkshire Market Class
- 8th place in Heavyweight Dark Cross Market Class
Congratulations to Shane Howard, an eighth-grade student at Louisa Middle School, for achieving **3rd Place** in the Class 1 Hereford Gilt category. Additionally, he has now secured **2nd Place - Reserve Champion** in the Hereford Market Hog category! Way to represent Lawrence County at the KY State Fair! #LCisHome
Attendance Matters! Attending school every day promotes social growth for our students!
*Making Friends* Daily contact helps students build lasting relationships!
*Teamwork* Group projects and play help teach sharing, listening, and the ability to resolve conflicts peacefully!
*Support Systems* Our staff and schools work hard to guide and promote emotional well-being for our students!
The attendance poster was designed by Mrs. Brown's art student, Ashley Maynard, a 2026 senior. Ashley won the KY Department of Education Attendance Matters poster for grades 9-12! #LCisHome
*Making Friends* Daily contact helps students build lasting relationships!
*Teamwork* Group projects and play help teach sharing, listening, and the ability to resolve conflicts peacefully!
*Support Systems* Our staff and schools work hard to guide and promote emotional well-being for our students!
The attendance poster was designed by Mrs. Brown's art student, Ashley Maynard, a 2026 senior. Ashley won the KY Department of Education Attendance Matters poster for grades 9-12! #LCisHome
Attendance Matters at LC Schools!
School attendance is important because consistent attendance directly drives academic progress, creates important social skills, and builds lifelong habits of responsibility needed for trade schools, colleges, and future job success. Missing school may create learning gaps that become hard to close. We hope that each of our students will grow and flourish into successful contributors within both our schools and our wider community! #LCisHome
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School attendance is important because consistent attendance directly drives academic progress, creates important social skills, and builds lifelong habits of responsibility needed for trade schools, colleges, and future job success. Missing school may create learning gaps that become hard to close. We hope that each of our students will grow and flourish into successful contributors within both our schools and our wider community! #LCisHome
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Discover What's Happening in the Lawrence County School District! Introducing the LC Board Bulletin!
Take a moment to explore the latest happenings within our school district! This publication highlights each of our LC Board of Education meetings. Be sure to keep an eye out for highlighted features of each of our schools and their students throughout the year!
As we begin this school year, we celebrated our school district's summer achievements! The board presented the LC Food Service staff with certificates for providing over 57,000 meals to our LC families. Blaine Middle School celebrated with an open house to welcome the STAR Academy, which awarded a $1,000,000 grant to enhance 7th- and 8th-grade classes. The Back-to-School luncheon was also a profound success, uniting our teachers and staff throughout the district. The Lawrence County Professional Learning Conference 7.0 (LCPLC) offered sessions that taught positive, proven teaching techniques.
As we kick-start the new school year, we are excited to announce the start of design schematics and renovation work for Louisa East and the new Louisa West (formerly the LC Community Center). This initiative will create space for a first-grade wing at LEES. Additionally, our LWES preschool and kindergarten will transition into their newly renovated building. We can’t wait to provide these upgraded facilities to our students and families!
Stay tuned for more news from LC Schools! As a reminder, our next regular board meeting is scheduled for September 21st at the LCHS library. #LCisHome
Take a moment to explore the latest happenings within our school district! This publication highlights each of our LC Board of Education meetings. Be sure to keep an eye out for highlighted features of each of our schools and their students throughout the year!
As we begin this school year, we celebrated our school district's summer achievements! The board presented the LC Food Service staff with certificates for providing over 57,000 meals to our LC families. Blaine Middle School celebrated with an open house to welcome the STAR Academy, which awarded a $1,000,000 grant to enhance 7th- and 8th-grade classes. The Back-to-School luncheon was also a profound success, uniting our teachers and staff throughout the district. The Lawrence County Professional Learning Conference 7.0 (LCPLC) offered sessions that taught positive, proven teaching techniques.
As we kick-start the new school year, we are excited to announce the start of design schematics and renovation work for Louisa East and the new Louisa West (formerly the LC Community Center). This initiative will create space for a first-grade wing at LEES. Additionally, our LWES preschool and kindergarten will transition into their newly renovated building. We can’t wait to provide these upgraded facilities to our students and families!
Stay tuned for more news from LC Schools! As a reminder, our next regular board meeting is scheduled for September 21st at the LCHS library. #LCisHome
This is an update. Following further evaluation of road conditions and widespread power outages this morning, multiple bus routes are impassable. To ensure the safety of students and staff, Lawrence County Schools will be CLOSED today, Monday, August 17. Stay safe today, LC!
Due to yesterday evening's storm, which left debris on roads and caused power outages, Lawrence County KY Schools will operate on a 1-hour delay today, Monday, August 17. Because our buses start early in the morning, this delay allows daylight for drivers and emergency teams to safely evaluate road conditions. Please travel safely. Any further updates will be shared through our normal channels. #LCisHome
Free Breakfast & Free Lunch Every Day at LC Schools!
A quick reminder to parents and guardians that breakfast and lunch are free of charge every day at all schools throughout the school district! Also, you can always check the FREE LC Schools App or through our website! #LCisHome
A quick reminder to parents and guardians that breakfast and lunch are free of charge every day at all schools throughout the school district! Also, you can always check the FREE LC Schools App or through our website! #LCisHome
LC Schools Campus Improvement Underway!
If you've recently traveled along Bulldog Lane between Louisa Middle School and LCHS, you may have noticed some excavation work conducted by our LC School Maintenance Department! They are currently installing drains and adding gravel to create a safe walkway for our students on campus. We value the dedication of our maintenance staff and appreciate their swift progress on this important project for our students. #LCisHome
If you've recently traveled along Bulldog Lane between Louisa Middle School and LCHS, you may have noticed some excavation work conducted by our LC School Maintenance Department! They are currently installing drains and adding gravel to create a safe walkway for our students on campus. We value the dedication of our maintenance staff and appreciate their swift progress on this important project for our students. #LCisHome
Dear Parents & Guardians,
LC Schools is excited to welcome everyone back today!
**Please share your students' amazing back-to-school photos with us by adding the hashtag #LCFirstDay26 in your wording!** We can't wait to see all of the smiling faces!
Let's plan to have a fantastic 2026-2027 school year at LC Schools! Let's make sure every day counts! #LCisHome
LC Schools is excited to welcome everyone back today!
**Please share your students' amazing back-to-school photos with us by adding the hashtag #LCFirstDay26 in your wording!** We can't wait to see all of the smiling faces!
Let's plan to have a fantastic 2026-2027 school year at LC Schools! Let's make sure every day counts! #LCisHome
LC Schools is excited to welcome everyone back on Wednesday, August 12th!!!
**Share your students' amazing back-to-school photos with us in the comment section on the Lawrence County School page! You can also use the hashtag #LCFirstDay26 or do both!**
Our teachers, staff, and administrators throughout the LC County School District are excited to welcome our students and families back for a great 2026-2027 school year! We can't wait for all of the smiling faces, high fives, and hugs!
Let's plan to have a fantastic 2026-2027 school year at LC Schools! Let's make sure every day counts! #LCisHome
**Share your students' amazing back-to-school photos with us in the comment section on the Lawrence County School page! You can also use the hashtag #LCFirstDay26 or do both!**
Our teachers, staff, and administrators throughout the LC County School District are excited to welcome our students and families back for a great 2026-2027 school year! We can't wait for all of the smiling faces, high fives, and hugs!
Let's plan to have a fantastic 2026-2027 school year at LC Schools! Let's make sure every day counts! #LCisHome
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
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.
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