Ambassadors of Music share talents in Europe
Dozens of students nominated as 2016 Kentucky Ambassadors of Music gathered recently at the University of Louisville for rehearsals and performances before leaving on a 16-day European tour. Several...
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FCPS receives grant to boost achievement for boys of color
In an announcement both historic and relevant against the backdrop of recent national events, Superintendent Emmanuel “Manny” Caulk unveiled a multi-faceted approach to eliminating racial achievement...
View ArticleThree recent graduates among final National Merit winners
The last group of students receiving National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities included three May graduates of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School: Thomas Huang, who listed...
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FCPS a sponsor of Minority Business Expo
Plans are underway for the 14th annual Lexington Bluegrass Area Minority Business Expo on Aug. 4 at the Lexington Convention Center. This year’s event will continue the tradition of providing business...
View ArticleKentucky PTA singles out several FCPS chapters
Several chapters in the 16th District PTA picked up statewide kudos at the Kentucky PTA convention July 15-16 in Louisville. Veterans Park Elementary received three awards: the Oak Tree Honor, for...
View ArticleBack to School Rallies scheduled for July 30
The YMCA of Central Kentucky, in partnership with Fayette County Public Schools and in collaboration with 15 Lexington neighborhoods, is hosting the 10th annual Back to School Rallies on Saturday July...
View ArticleFCPS offers Youth Mental Health First Aid
Because mental health issues affect students across gender, socio-economic, and racial demographics, Fayette County Public Schools is committed to training key adults and volunteers to be first...
View ArticleFinal report tallies 2,437 in Class of 2016
Fayette County Public Schools graduated 2,437 students from Bryan Station, Henry Clay, Lafayette, Paul Laurence Dunbar, and Tates Creek in May, according to the final report from the high school...
View ArticleHalf-dozen juniors earn highest possible ACT score
Six students in Fayette County Public Schools scored a composite 36 on the ACT college entrance exam during the 2015-2016 academic year, when they were juniors. Congratulations to Alec Dupont of Henry...
View ArticleFamilies may buy insurance for student accident coverage
Fayette County Public Schools has selected K&K Insurance Group to help make reliable student accident coverage available to families. For those without other insurance, K&K’s plan is a...
View ArticleEligible students have options for free/reduced meals
Students from households whose income is at or below certain levels are eligible for the federal free and reduced-price meal program. Fayette County Public Schools participates in the state’s direct...
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Dunbar senior represents Kentucky at Girls Nation
Mackenzie Clay, a rising senior at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, recently attended Girls Nation in Washington, D.C., as one of two Kentucky senators. She was sponsored by American Legion Post No....
View ArticleRibbon-cuttings mark opening of two newest elementaries
Fayette County Public Schools officially opened its two newest buildings with the Aug. 5 ribbon-cutting ceremonies at Coventry Oak and Garrett Morgan elementaries. “This is an exciting day,” said...
View ArticleThree principals in executive leadership training
Three Fayette County principals have begun a year-long executive-level leadership training course usually reserved for the nation’s top CEOs. An advisory board made up of business leaders and school...
View ArticleFifty-seven complete Governor’s Scholars Program
Fifty-seven students in Fayette County Public Schools participated in the 2016 Governor’s Scholars Program, which helps develop Kentucky’s future civic and economic leaders as the teenagers exchange...
View ArticleWindow now open to apply for special programs
The 2017-18 application window for gifted and talented programs, magnet schools, specialized academic programs, and technical centers is open Aug. 15 through Oct. 7. It’s not a first-come,...
View ArticleJunior Achievement praises volunteers for service to schools
Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass invited volunteers to a thank-you luncheon Aug. 16 at the central offices of Fayette County Public Schools, whose students benefit greatly from the professionals’...
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Superintendent invites community to track progress in FCPS
Three linchpins of Superintendent Emmanuel Caulk’s commitment to public accountability and proactive communication in Fayette County Public Schools are now live on the school district’s website. From...
View ArticleCardinal Valley art teacher, students finish downtown mural
Local artist Michelle Armstrong, who teaches at Cardinal Valley Elementary, recently wrapped up a year-long mural project in downtown Lexington. Her artwork – which depicts a beehive, native Kentucky...
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Diaz will be principal of new high school; college & career coaches hired
While Fayette County’s sixth high school has still not been named, Superintendent Manny Caulk has announced who will take the helm of the district’s first new high school in more than 25 years. Lester...
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