๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐:
Due to inclement weather, Spencer County Schools will be ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐๐ on ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก. Both days will be ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ snow days.
๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ฑ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐.
The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority as we continue to monitor weather and road conditions. We will provide an update to families each evening regarding plans for the following day.
๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐: families will receive separate communication directly from their program.
Please stay safe, stay warm, and let us know in the comments how youโre spending your snow day!
Due to inclement weather, Spencer County Schools will be ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐๐ on ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก. Both days will be ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ snow days.
๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ฑ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐.
The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority as we continue to monitor weather and road conditions. We will provide an update to families each evening regarding plans for the following day.
๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐: families will receive separate communication directly from their program.
Please stay safe, stay warm, and let us know in the comments how youโre spending your snow day!
Spencer County Community;
Our area is set for an impactful Winter weather event over the weekend. Please know that all activities for the weekend are cancelled. We will handle the impact of the weather on school for next week each evening. Our goal will be to make a decision for each day on the evening prior to a school day. This event is forecasted to have a heavy snowfall, icing, and prolonged temperatures below freezing. All of that will have a significant impact on operations.
As always, our goal is to ensure that families and our community receive timely and accurate information during events such as this.
Today, we are conducting a comprehensive test of our communication system to ensure that we are ready and that there are no issues. This test will include phone calls, text messages, emails, and app notifications. The same message will also be pushed to any/all Spencer County Schools social media platforms. The goal of our communication test is to verify that our systems are functioning correctly and that your contact information is accurate and up to date.
To help us ensure a seamless communication experience for everyone, we kindly ask that you take a few moments to do the following:
Update Your Information: Whenever you change your phone number or email address, please call your child's school or the district office to update your contact information. We can't reach you if our records aren't accurate!
Keep Your SC Schools App Updated: Please make sure the SC Schools app is installed and regularly UPDATED on your device and that notifications are turned ON. This is one of the fastest ways we will communicate important information.
Let Us Know If You Didn't Receive It: If you did not receive this message as a phone call, text, email, and app notification, please let us know so we can help resolve the issue for you. You can contact Mr. Cameron Chesser: cameron.chesser@spencer.kyschools.us or Ms. Patti Lancaster: patti.lancaster@spencer.kyschools.us. They will be happy to correct any problem!
Be safe, stay warm, and stay healthy.
Best,
Dr. Willie Foster,
Superintendent
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Reminder: Spencer County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday.
There will be a Public Hearing to present the proposed District Facility Plan. The hearing will take place at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 before the Regular Monthly Meeting which will begin at 6:00 pm. The purpose of this hearing is to inform the public about the proposed facility plan and to gather feedback from community members. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and participate. A copy of the proposed District Facility Plan will be available for review at the hearing.
NOW HIRING: BUS DRIVERS & PRESCHOOL MONITORS!
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our Transportation Team as full-time and part-time bus drivers, as well as part-time preschool monitors. Bus drivers work from 5:45 AMโ9:00 AM and 2:00 PMโ5:00 PM, enjoy being off whenever students are off, and receive year-round pay. No CDL is requiredโpaid training is providedโand drivers have the opportunity to take field trips, including with their own children. Full-time positions are eligible for benefits. Our preschool monitor roles are perfect for anyone who loves working with young children and wants a rewarding, part-time schedule. They work 7:10-8:40 & 3:30-5:00, Monday through Thursday!
This is an ideal opportunity for a parent searching for a role that fits their childโs schedule, a retiree looking for something extra, or anyone who wants to give back to the community in a meaningful way.
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact:
Cameron Chesser, Director of Transportation
502-477-0006
cameron.chesser@spencer.kyschools.us
Apply Here: https://spencer.schoolspring.com/
Not the job for you? Spread the word! You may help someone find the perfect fit.
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our Transportation Team as full-time and part-time bus drivers, as well as part-time preschool monitors. Bus drivers work from 5:45 AMโ9:00 AM and 2:00 PMโ5:00 PM, enjoy being off whenever students are off, and receive year-round pay. No CDL is requiredโpaid training is providedโand drivers have the opportunity to take field trips, including with their own children. Full-time positions are eligible for benefits. Our preschool monitor roles are perfect for anyone who loves working with young children and wants a rewarding, part-time schedule. They work 7:10-8:40 & 3:30-5:00, Monday through Thursday!
This is an ideal opportunity for a parent searching for a role that fits their childโs schedule, a retiree looking for something extra, or anyone who wants to give back to the community in a meaningful way.
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact:
Cameron Chesser, Director of Transportation
502-477-0006
cameron.chesser@spencer.kyschools.us
Apply Here: https://spencer.schoolspring.com/
Not the job for you? Spread the word! You may help someone find the perfect fit.
HURRY!!!! ONE MORE CHANCE!!!
https://forms.gle/mq1LVsFpNdZ7k3SaA
GREEN Awareness T-Shirt Order Form $15 Order through November
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. The SC McKinney-Vento Program is selling t-shirts promote awareness and raise funds that goes directly back to students in need. This program serves students in temporary or transitional housing, here in SC Public Schools. Students will be encouraged to wear GREEN every Friday in November. All orders will go through HUCKLEBERRY LANE and you will be INVOICED via email or text for payment.
https://forms.gle/mq1LVsFpNdZ7k3SaA
GREEN Awareness T-Shirt Order Form $15 Order through November
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. The SC McKinney-Vento Program is selling t-shirts promote awareness and raise funds that goes directly back to students in need. This program serves students in temporary or transitional housing, here in SC Public Schools. Students will be encouraged to wear GREEN every Friday in November. All orders will go through HUCKLEBERRY LANE and you will be INVOICED via email or text for payment.
Spencer County Community;
We are committed to ensuring that our district communication systems are a point of pride. Our goal is to ensure that families and our community receive timely and accurate information, especially during emergencies, which is one of our top priorities.
Today, we are conducting a comprehensive test of our communication systems, which includes phone calls, text messages, emails, and app notifications. This test will help us verify that our systems are functioning correctly and that your contact information is accurate and up to date.
To help us ensure a seamless communication experience for everyone, we kindly ask that you take a few moments to do the following:
Update Your Information: Whenever you change your phone number or email address, please call your child's school or the district office to have your contact information updated. We can't reach you if our records aren't accurate!
Keep Your SC Schools App Updated: Please make sure the SC Schools app is installed and regularly UPDATED on your device and that notifications are turned ON. This is one of the fastest ways we will communicate important information.
Let Us Know If You Didn't Receive It: If you did not receive this message as a phone call, text, email, and app notification, please let us know so we can help resolve the issue for you. You can contact Mr. Cameron Chesser: cameron.chesser@spencer.kyschools.us or Ms. Patti Lancaster: patti.lancaster@spencer.kyschools.us. They will be happy to correct any problem!
We will be sending our inclement weather plan around soon after Thanksgiving break. Have a safe and restful weekend!
Best,
Dr. Willie Foster,
Superintendent
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. Please support awareness and the SCPS McKinney-Vento program by purchasing a GREEN shirt. Students and staff will be encouraged to wear GREEN every Friday in November.
Coming during November...McKinney-Vento will also have a donation drive for FRYSC and District Penny War in collaboration with the MS & HS Beta Clubs.
T-shirt order forms link: https://forms.gle/C1fBVvp9KCKNgez8A. (cut and paste)
Thank you for all your support!
Coming during November...McKinney-Vento will also have a donation drive for FRYSC and District Penny War in collaboration with the MS & HS Beta Clubs.
T-shirt order forms link: https://forms.gle/C1fBVvp9KCKNgez8A. (cut and paste)
Thank you for all your support!
Spencer County Community;
We are dealing with a Water Main break on Highway 44 that has affected both SCES and SCMS. Unfortunately, the repair may be prolonged and we donโt feel that having school for a full day is possible. As a result, we will be dismissing early today, Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
We will release at the following times:
Spencer County High School, Hillview Academy, and Spencer County Middle School will release at 1:00 PM
Spencer County Elementary School, Taylorsville Elementary School, and Preschool will release at 2:15 PM.
All after school programs at SCES and SCMS will be cancelled.
Please know this is a last resort and we apologize for any inconvenience caused to our families and our community.
Best,
Dr. Willie Foster, Superintendent
We are dealing with a Water Main break on Highway 44 that has affected both SCES and SCMS. Unfortunately, the repair may be prolonged and we donโt feel that having school for a full day is possible. As a result, we will be dismissing early today, Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
We will release at the following times:
Spencer County High School, Hillview Academy, and Spencer County Middle School will release at 1:00 PM
Spencer County Elementary School, Taylorsville Elementary School, and Preschool will release at 2:15 PM.
All after school programs at SCES and SCMS will be cancelled.
Please know this is a last resort and we apologize for any inconvenience caused to our families and our community.
Best,
Dr. Willie Foster, Superintendent
Spencer County Community,
We want to make you aware that a water main break in the area has led Spencer County High School to cancel after-school activities today. Our team is in constant communication with the City, and we are grateful for their quick response and partnership.
At this time, we do not anticipate any impact on school operations for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 3, 2025. If that changes for any reason, we will notify you immediately.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to keep things running smoothly.
Dr. Willie Foster
We want to make you aware that a water main break in the area has led Spencer County High School to cancel after-school activities today. Our team is in constant communication with the City, and we are grateful for their quick response and partnership.
At this time, we do not anticipate any impact on school operations for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 3, 2025. If that changes for any reason, we will notify you immediately.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to keep things running smoothly.
Dr. Willie Foster
Spencer County Community;
As we navigate this young school year, we want to ensure our district communication systems are a point of pride. Your ability to receive timely and accurate information, especially during an emergency, is one of our top priorities.
Today, we are conducting a comprehensive test of our communication systems, which includes phone calls, text messages, emails, and app notifications. This test will help us verify that our systems are working correctly and that your contact information is up to date.
To help us ensure a seamless communication experience for everyone, we kindly ask that you take a few moments to do the following:
Update Your Information: Whenever you change your phone number or email address, please call your child's school or the district office to have your contact information updated. We can't reach you if our records aren't accurate!
Keep Your SC Schools App Updated: Please make sure the SC Schools app is installed and regularly UPDATED on your device and that notifications are turned ON. This is one of the fastest ways we will communicate important information.
Let Us Know If You Didn't Receive It: If you did not receive this message as a phone call, text, email, and app notification, please let us know so we can help resolve the issue for you.
Thank you for your partnership. We are committed to making sure we can connect with every one of our families. We look forward to a fantastic school year!
Sincerely,
Dr. Willie Foster,
Superintendent
As we navigate this young school year, we want to ensure our district communication systems are a point of pride. Your ability to receive timely and accurate information, especially during an emergency, is one of our top priorities.
Today, we are conducting a comprehensive test of our communication systems, which includes phone calls, text messages, emails, and app notifications. This test will help us verify that our systems are working correctly and that your contact information is up to date.
To help us ensure a seamless communication experience for everyone, we kindly ask that you take a few moments to do the following:
Update Your Information: Whenever you change your phone number or email address, please call your child's school or the district office to have your contact information updated. We can't reach you if our records aren't accurate!
Keep Your SC Schools App Updated: Please make sure the SC Schools app is installed and regularly UPDATED on your device and that notifications are turned ON. This is one of the fastest ways we will communicate important information.
Let Us Know If You Didn't Receive It: If you did not receive this message as a phone call, text, email, and app notification, please let us know so we can help resolve the issue for you.
Thank you for your partnership. We are committed to making sure we can connect with every one of our families. We look forward to a fantastic school year!
Sincerely,
Dr. Willie Foster,
Superintendent
๐๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ: ๐๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก
As you are aware, we have hired three new full-time drivers to help address capacity challenges and improve on-time arrivals. With that being said, several bus route changes will take effect Monday. These updates will help balance loads, reduce travel times, and keep routes running efficiently. As we continue to grow as a district, we will face some growing pains. Attached is information relating to route changes, an announcement has also been posted in Rooms.
The following routes will have changes โ some are major, some are minor: ๐, ๐, ๐, ๐, ๐, ๐, ๐, ๐๐, ๐๐, ๐๐, ๐๐, ๐๐, ๐๐.
Please verify the stop times and locations for your student. Weโve made high school and middle school loading as efficient as possibleโboth schools now clear the lot in about three minutes. Our elementary departure times depend entirely on how quickly the high school/middle school routes run which is part of the puzzle we are working to solve. With many sports starting earlier, and temperature, our goal is to get students home as quickly as possible.
๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ โ Please update your childโs transportation tag with the correct route before Monday morning. Stop times are estimates and will briefly change as we run these new routes. There are very few actual stop locations have changed. Some times may be big adjustments, but theyโll help close the gap between first and last drop-offs, get students home earlier, and leave a little more room on buses.
We know it will take a few days to settle into the new schedule, but these changes will make a positive difference for all riders.
If you have any questions, please email cameron.chesser@spencer.kyschools.us or send a message to me in Rooms and I will answer throughout the weekend.
๐๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: (it is easier to view on a computer) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12StwYiZocJG8K9uCE2OUJIW-gd_T78is?usp=sharing
The Countdown is ON! ๐โจ READIFEST 2025 is almost here! โจ๐
Are you READY to kick off the school year with fun, freebies, and excitement?!
๐ Mark your calendars: July 28, 2025
๐ Time: 5:00โ7:00 PM
๐ Location: Spencer County High School (SCHS)
๐ Free school supplies
๐ Fun activities
๐ Community giveaways
๐ And so much more!
๐ REGISTER NOW to join the celebration at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMi02EB68nIBPvLKpTBoKutr5pZt-W7I8xzPDt9TIufhWcJQ/viewform
Are you READY to kick off the school year with fun, freebies, and excitement?!
๐ Mark your calendars: July 28, 2025
๐ Time: 5:00โ7:00 PM
๐ Location: Spencer County High School (SCHS)
๐ Free school supplies
๐ Fun activities
๐ Community giveaways
๐ And so much more!
๐ REGISTER NOW to join the celebration at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMi02EB68nIBPvLKpTBoKutr5pZt-W7I8xzPDt9TIufhWcJQ/viewform
๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐- โ The Spencer County Schools Transportation Department is excited to release the preliminary 2025โ2026 school year bus route schedule! To locate your studentโs transportation details, simply find your road on the list and click the corresponding route number to view estimated pick-up and drop-off times.
Families can now access the full route list by clicking the link:
https://bit.ly/spencercountybusroutes
๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฌ:
๐๐ญ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ & ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ- We are currently welcoming several new drivers, and some are still in training. As a result, routes and times may change slightly before school begins. We appreciate your patience and flexibility during this period.
๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ & ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ- We are in the process of hiring several new bus monitors and hope to have monitor assignments finalized by the end of next week. These monitors play a vital role in keeping students safe and supported while on the bus.
๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ค-๐๐ฉ & ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ-๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ฌ- Please note that all pick-up and drop-off times are approximateโparticularly during the first few weeks of school, when changes in enrollment are most common. Please make sure mailbox numbers are visible, this makes it much easier for drivers to locate a student stop.
๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ-๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ- Next week, families will receive an individual email confirming the transportation information we have on file for each student. Please review this carefully and let us know if anything needs to be updated.
๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ-
๐๐ฐ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ณ-๐๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐๐ถ๐ด ๐๐ข๐จ๐ด- Just like last year, students will receive color-coded bus tags on the first day of school to help staff and students identify the correct bus quickly and safely.
๐๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด๐ต๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต๐ฆ ๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด- Every student is assigned a route number, which is displayed on a small white magnet with a red number located on the front bumper of each school bus. We do not go by the bus number itself. In the event of a breakdown or bus switch, the route number is the consistent identifier. Please help your student learn to look for the red number on the white magnet on the front bumper each day.
๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ & ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ก- As Spencer County continues to grow, some routes have been adjusted to better serve our students and neighborhoods. We thank you for your understanding as we continue improving transportation services districtwide.
๐๐๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ฆ- Members of our Transportation Team will be available at Redifest and Open House events across the district. Stop by with any questions; weโre happy to help!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact:
Cameron Chesser
Director of Transportation
cameron.chesser@spencer.kyschools.us
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to a safe, smooth, and successful 2025โ2026 school year!
2025-2026 School Lunch Info!
2025-2026 School Lunch Info!
Hillview Academy presented at tonight's Board of Education meeting. Their team highlighted the incredible success of their students this school yearโand what a year itโs been! Every graduate has been accepted into programs to continue their education, including: Aviation at Western Kentucky University Esthetician school Mercedes-Benz JCTS Program (2 students!) Nursing at Sullivan University Computer Science at the University of Louisville These achievements reflect the hard work, dedication, and perseverance of the students, teachers, and leadership at Hillview Academy. A special moment from the evening came when Principal Bob Hafendorfer, who is retiring this year, spoke to the board. His passion and commitment to students have made a lasting impact. Bob, you will be deeply missedโbut your legacy will live on in every student youโve inspired.
School may be out, be we're still in!
Summer has officially begun. The kids are sleeping in. Teachers are sipping coffee slowly.
And us? Weโre still hiring for both classified and certified. ๐ฏ
Donโt see the perfect job listed? Join our substitute list and be in line when the dream gig opens up.
Need help applying? Our personnel specialists are cooler than a popsicle on Field Day. Call us!
While everyoneโs running; weโre recruiting! Students are racing for the buses. Teachers are sprinting for the exits. And HR? Weโre sprinting for rรฉsumรฉs.
While everyone else is kicking off their sandals, weโre kicking off hiring season for the 2025โ26 school year at Spencer County Schools. Weโre on the lookout for top-notch certified and classified staff who can bring energy, heart, and a solid coffee game to our team.
Apply now and give us a reason to stop refreshing the applicant portal.
Dear Spencer County Families,
Due to the threat of severe weather forecasted for this afternoon/evening, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students and staff, we will be releasing students early today, Friday, May 16, 2025.
Early Dismissal Times will be:
Middle and High School: 1:00 PM
Elementary Schools: 2:10 PM
We understand this may require adjustments to your afternoon plans, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the well-being of everyone in our community. This change in our schedule is done in hopes that each of you can be home and off the roads before the worst of the weather arrives.
Please stay safe and alert to local weather updates throughout the day.
Sincerely,
Dr. Willie Foster
Superintendent
Spencer County Schools
