Gather & Grow has continued to grow each month, and we are serving families across all of our schools. Weโve already received some great donations, including 61 brand-new crockpots for next monthโs Thanksgiving roast meal!
Here's the link to our wishlist if you would like to share on your school social media pages, websites, or with staff:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1IOBF4173Z60I?ref_=wl_share
Thank you all for all the support <3
Here's the link to our wishlist if you would like to share on your school social media pages, websites, or with staff:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1IOBF4173Z60I?ref_=wl_share
Thank you all for all the support <3
SPENCER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PROJECT COORDINATOR โ DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent
JOB GOALS
Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Drug Free Communities grant and support the CAN Youth Coalition in planning, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive youth substance-use prevention efforts.
Build collaborative relationships among students, families, schools, and community partners to strengthen prevention, promote healthy decision-making, and connect students and families with appropriate resources.
Serve as an ambassador for Spencer County Public Schools and demonstrate excellent customer service to students, parents, staff, and the community.
Just a reminder! Spencer County Schools will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday, November 3) for Election Day.
National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
Coats & Care!
Spencer County Schools Transportation Update โ Wednesday, October 28th
These changes are for this morning only at this time. Due to several driver illnesses and call-ins, we are having to make temporary adjustments to bus routes this morning. Please review the following changes carefully.
HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUTES
Route 11: Students will need to meet Route 10 at either Old Ashes Creek/Ashes Creek or the firehouse off Highway 1066 at approximately 6:30 AM. If you are unable to get your child to one of these meeting locations, please reach out to me directly.
Highview Estates HS/MS: Students will be picked up by Route 8 this morning.
Route 3: This route will not operate on its normal schedule this morning. Students will be transported through temporary route adjustments.
ELEMENTARY ROUTES
Route 11: Elementary students will be picked up by Route 23 this morning. Please watch for the bus approximately 10 minutes earlier than normal.
Little Stars Daycare: Students will be picked up by Route 14.
Training Wheels Daycare:
SCES and preschool students will be picked up by Route 14.
TES students will be picked up by Route 27.
Safe Harbor: Students will be picked up by Route 26.
TES Shuttles: Route 26 will cover TES shuttle students from SCES, SCMS, and SCHS.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Please have students outside, ready, and visible for the bus. We anticipate some delays, particularly on elementary routes, as drivers work to cover additional students and stops.
We are doing everything possible to minimize disruptions while ensuring all students are transported safely.
These adjustments are temporary for this morning, and we will communicate any additional changes if needed.
Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and understanding as our transportation team works through these challenges. We appreciate your continued support!
The Spencer County Board of Education will hold a Regular Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, October 27 2026 at 6:00 pm ET (5:00 pm CT). The meeting will be held at the Spencer County Board of Education Meeting Room located at 110 Reasor Avenue, Taylorsville, KY. Here is the link to the agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/118WocgUFiyJ4z8BT9f2fhJDPXXXbA_JJ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100453405020382416753&rtpof=true&sd=true
2nd Annual Captain Underpants / Underwear Drive!!!! Please Share!
Join us for some Halloween Fun!!!
PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! PLEASE SHARE THIS POST with your family, friends, neighbors, churches, and community organizations. Help us reach every Veteran who might enjoy being part of this special day!
Spencer County Public Schools is proud to present "STAND UP FOR VETERANS PARADE" on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
We are inviting ALL VETERANS in Spencer County AND our surrounding communities to join us for a special drive-thru parade as our students and staff line the school campuses to honor, celebrate, and THANK YOU for your service to our Country!
PARADE DETAILS:
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Starting Location: Spencer County High School
Arrival Time: 9:00 - 9:20 am (enter through the side entrance off Highway 44)
Parade Begins: 9:30 am
Veterans are encouraged to decorate their vehicles with patriotic decorations, their branch of service, years of service, or anything that represents their military journey! We also encourage veterans to bring a driver so they can enjoy the celebration and wave to our students along the route!
AND.....THAT'S NOT ALL...... THE HONORING CONTINUES.....
Following the parade, our local AMVETS invites all Veterans and community members to attend a special Veterans Day ceremony a the Veterans Memorial on Main Street at 11:30 AM
SAVE THIS DATE!!!!
On Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 SCPS will once again host the Stand Up for Veterans "Drive-Thru" Parade. We will be cheering and honoring our community's military Veterans by going outside, waving flags, holding signs, and valuing on our nation's bravest as they drive through our lot, then head to the other schools and downtown Taylorsville!
Please help us reach out and invite our Veterans to this event!
MORE INFORMATION SOON.
CONGRATULATIONS Spencer County FFA Chapter of Taylorsville, Kentucky for being named a 3-Star Chapter and National Finalist for 2026 National Chapter Award by National FFA Organization
The Spencer County FFA chapter of Taylorsville, Kentucky, has been recognized in the 2026 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. They were given a 3-star ranking. Truly a mark of their exceptionalism, less than 10% of chapters nationwide are given a ranking from the National FFA Organization.
Spencer County FFA has also been named a national finalist this year for the Premier Chapter Strengthening Agriculture. Only 10 FFA chapters nationwide are selected as national finalists in each of the five award categories within the National Chapter Award. As a national finalist, the Spencer County FFA chapter is among the most exceptional and innovative chapters that the National FFA Organization has to offer. They will compete for the national winner title on Wednesday, Oct. 21 in Indianapolis at the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo.
The program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the country that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. These chapters improve chapter operations using the National Quality FFA Chapter Standards and a Program of Activities that emphasize growing leaders, building communities, and strengthening agriculture. Chapters are rewarded for providing educational experiences for the entire membership.
Chapters that received star ratings during judging this summer will be recognized at the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo, Oct 21-24.
All FFA chapters participating in the National Chapter award program receive honors provided by corporate sponsors Bayer, Cargill Protein, John Deere, New Holland, Rabobank and Syngenta.
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,053,847 student members as part of 9,591 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The Spencer County FFA chapter of Taylorsville, Kentucky, has been recognized in the 2026 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. They were given a 3-star ranking. Truly a mark of their exceptionalism, less than 10% of chapters nationwide are given a ranking from the National FFA Organization.
Spencer County FFA has also been named a national finalist this year for the Premier Chapter Strengthening Agriculture. Only 10 FFA chapters nationwide are selected as national finalists in each of the five award categories within the National Chapter Award. As a national finalist, the Spencer County FFA chapter is among the most exceptional and innovative chapters that the National FFA Organization has to offer. They will compete for the national winner title on Wednesday, Oct. 21 in Indianapolis at the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo.
The program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the country that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. These chapters improve chapter operations using the National Quality FFA Chapter Standards and a Program of Activities that emphasize growing leaders, building communities, and strengthening agriculture. Chapters are rewarded for providing educational experiences for the entire membership.
Chapters that received star ratings during judging this summer will be recognized at the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo, Oct 21-24.
All FFA chapters participating in the National Chapter award program receive honors provided by corporate sponsors Bayer, Cargill Protein, John Deere, New Holland, Rabobank and Syngenta.
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,053,847 student members as part of 9,591 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Spencer County Community:
I wanted to provide an important update on our districtโs financial status, the passing of our Working Budget, and the significant progress we have made together over the past year. We hope that you will take a moment to read the attached letter.
Letter to Community. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lTQOWyzq0aNlv8uAJg8Qf8CrbkOO4tgQ/view?usp=sharing
FY27 Working Budget https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XTzks2JWxwqKVzGiECYjPkVIS3_5rLGv/view?usp=sharing
Have a great weekend!
Willie"
๐ข FREE & REDUCED MEAL APPLICATIONS โ ACTION NEEDED
Parents/Guardians: Please be aware that the previous school yearโs meal qualification expires on October 1, 2026.
Due to changes in federal benefit qualifications, including SNAP, Medicaid, and other programs, students who automatically qualified for free or reduced-price meals last year may not automatically qualify this school year.
If you have not yet completed a Free & Reduced Meal Application for the 2026โ2027 school year, please take a few minutes to complete one today.
โ An application must be completed EVERY school year โ even if your child was approved for free or reduced-price meals last year.
Completing the application helps ensure your family receives any meal benefits and other supports your child may qualify for through the district.
๐ Complete your application here:
www.MySchoolApps.com
Please take action before October 1 to help prevent an interruption in your childโs meal status.
Thank you for your prompt attention and for helping us make sure our students have access to the resources they need!
Parents/Guardians: Please be aware that the previous school yearโs meal qualification expires on October 1, 2026.
Due to changes in federal benefit qualifications, including SNAP, Medicaid, and other programs, students who automatically qualified for free or reduced-price meals last year may not automatically qualify this school year.
If you have not yet completed a Free & Reduced Meal Application for the 2026โ2027 school year, please take a few minutes to complete one today.
โ An application must be completed EVERY school year โ even if your child was approved for free or reduced-price meals last year.
Completing the application helps ensure your family receives any meal benefits and other supports your child may qualify for through the district.
๐ Complete your application here:
www.MySchoolApps.com
Please take action before October 1 to help prevent an interruption in your childโs meal status.
Thank you for your prompt attention and for helping us make sure our students have access to the resources they need!
ATTENTION PARENTS & GUARDIANS: Important Deadline Approaching!
Please be aware that as of October 1, 2026, the previous school yearโs qualification for benefits will expire.
Due to recent changes in Federal benefit qualifications (such as SNAP, Medicaid, etc.), students who automatically qualified last year may not meet the criteria this year.
To ensure your studentโs status is not affected on October 1, 2026, it is essential that you fill out a new application as soon as possible.
COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION HERE: https://www.myschoolapps.com
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter!
The Spencer County Board of Education will hold a Regular Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm ET/ 5:00 pm CT. The meeting will be held at the Spencer County Board of Education , 110 Reasor Avenue, Taylorsville, KY. Here is a link the agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_5c1b1XtrcYv2YFA25SF5tT6n5AEPlZU/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100453405020382416753&rtpof=true&sd=true
Stop by the Spencer County Bus Garage tonight from 5:00โ7:00 PM to get behind the wheel, test drive a bus, meet our team, and learn what it takes to become a school bus driver.
Weโre looking for full-time and part-time drivers, and no CDL or previous bus-driving experience is required. We provide paid training and help you through the process.
๐ Spencer County Bus Garage
1430 Townhill Road, Taylorsville
โฐ Tonight | 5:00โ7:00 PM
If youโve been thinking about a change, looking for work that follows the school calendar, or just curious about driving a busโcome see us tonight. No commitment. Just come give it a try!
Weโre looking for full-time and part-time drivers, and no CDL or previous bus-driving experience is required. We provide paid training and help you through the process.
๐ Spencer County Bus Garage
1430 Townhill Road, Taylorsville
โฐ Tonight | 5:00โ7:00 PM
If youโve been thinking about a change, looking for work that follows the school calendar, or just curious about driving a busโcome see us tonight. No commitment. Just come give it a try!
ATTENTION SPENCER COUNTY PARENTS!
If you have not yet completed a Free & Reduced Meal Application for the 2026โ2027 school year, please take a few minutes to do so TODAY!
This application must be completed EVERY school year โ even if your child was approved for free or reduced-price meals last year.
Completing the application is important and helps ensure your family receives any meal benefits and other supports your child may qualify for within the District.
Complete your application here: https://www.myschoolapps.com/
Thank you for taking a moment to complete this important step for your child!
If you have not yet completed a Free & Reduced Meal Application for the 2026โ2027 school year, please take a few minutes to do so TODAY!
This application must be completed EVERY school year โ even if your child was approved for free or reduced-price meals last year.
Completing the application is important and helps ensure your family receives any meal benefits and other supports your child may qualify for within the District.
Complete your application here: https://www.myschoolapps.com/
Thank you for taking a moment to complete this important step for your child!
ATTENTION SPENCER COUNTY PARENTS!
If you have not yet completed a Free & Reduced Meal Application for the 2026โ2027 school year, please take a few minutes to do so TODAY!
This application must be completed EVERY school year โ even if your child was approved for free or reduced-price meals last year.
Completing the application is important and helps ensure your family receives any meal benefits and other supports your child may qualify for within the District.
Complete your application here: https://www.myschoolapps.com/
Thank you for taking a moment to complete this important step for your child!
If you have not yet completed a Free & Reduced Meal Application for the 2026โ2027 school year, please take a few minutes to do so TODAY!
This application must be completed EVERY school year โ even if your child was approved for free or reduced-price meals last year.
Completing the application is important and helps ensure your family receives any meal benefits and other supports your child may qualify for within the District.
Complete your application here: https://www.myschoolapps.com/
Thank you for taking a moment to complete this important step for your child!
Dear Spencer County Families,
We want to make you aware of a new online trend that has recently gained attention among students called the โCompliment Text.โ
Students may receive a text message that says:
โSomeone at [School Name] sent you a compliment.โ
The unsolicited message includes a link that directs students to an app called Peek: Secret Compliment. Although the message is presented as a positive or harmless โcompliment,โ the app allows users to identify a school and grade level and then anonymously post, comment, and vote in polls about their peers.
These texts do not come from Spencer County Schools. They are created and sent by individuals outside of our district. The use of a school name in the message does not mean the message is affiliated with or endorsed by the school.
โ ๏ธ Please do not click the link.
When a recipient clicks the link, the app may request access to contact information on the device. This can result in the same type of message being sent to people in the user's contact list, causing the trend to spread rapidly from one phone to another.
Because of the anonymous nature of the platform, interactions can quickly move beyond compliments and potentially become a source of inappropriate comments, rumors, bullying, or other negative interactions.
We encourage parents to:
Talk with your child about unexpected text messages and links they receive.
Remind students not to click on the link in these messages.
Do not provide the app with access to contacts or other personal information.
Check your child's phone for messages or apps related to anonymous compliments or peer voting.
Remind students that anonymous posts can still have real consequences for the people involved.
Encourage your child to report anything inappropriate, threatening, harassing, or concerning to a trusted adult.
If your child receives one of these messages, do not click the link or participate in the app. Simply delete the message.
Our goal in sharing this information is to make families aware of this trend so that we can work together to keep our students safe online and promote responsible digital citizenship.
Thank you for your partnership in supporting our students.
We want to make you aware of a new online trend that has recently gained attention among students called the โCompliment Text.โ
Students may receive a text message that says:
โSomeone at [School Name] sent you a compliment.โ
The unsolicited message includes a link that directs students to an app called Peek: Secret Compliment. Although the message is presented as a positive or harmless โcompliment,โ the app allows users to identify a school and grade level and then anonymously post, comment, and vote in polls about their peers.
These texts do not come from Spencer County Schools. They are created and sent by individuals outside of our district. The use of a school name in the message does not mean the message is affiliated with or endorsed by the school.
โ ๏ธ Please do not click the link.
When a recipient clicks the link, the app may request access to contact information on the device. This can result in the same type of message being sent to people in the user's contact list, causing the trend to spread rapidly from one phone to another.
Because of the anonymous nature of the platform, interactions can quickly move beyond compliments and potentially become a source of inappropriate comments, rumors, bullying, or other negative interactions.
We encourage parents to:
Talk with your child about unexpected text messages and links they receive.
Remind students not to click on the link in these messages.
Do not provide the app with access to contacts or other personal information.
Check your child's phone for messages or apps related to anonymous compliments or peer voting.
Remind students that anonymous posts can still have real consequences for the people involved.
Encourage your child to report anything inappropriate, threatening, harassing, or concerning to a trusted adult.
If your child receives one of these messages, do not click the link or participate in the app. Simply delete the message.
Our goal in sharing this information is to make families aware of this trend so that we can work together to keep our students safe online and promote responsible digital citizenship.
Thank you for your partnership in supporting our students.
