Spencer County High School

Spencer County Families, We are aware of the threat for severe weather tomorrow afternoon during dismissal and bus routes. We are closely monitoring updates from the National Weather Service. We want to inform you that there is a possibility that Spencer County Schools will need to dismiss early on Friday, May 16th. At this time, no final decision has been made, and one will not be made until tomorrow. We strongly encourage families to have a plan in place in case a change becomes necessary during the school day. Any updates, including dismissal times, will be shared as soon as they are available through our usual communication channels. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Thank you for your flexibility and continued support.

Need to get your sports physical redone before summer rolls in? Stop by the SCHS athletic complex this Friday, May 16, from 3-6 PM. Bring the KHSAA physical form (linked below or picked up from the front office) and $10 cash for the practitioner fee. Middle and high school students are welcome, and parents need not be present as long as pages 1 and 2 of the form are filled out and signed. https://shorturl.at/vTwfi

Spencer County High School is hosting a Boy's Basketball Camp June 2-5, 2025. Any boy K-7th grade (grade level is the grade that you just completed for 24-25 school year). The camp will take place at Spencer County High School. Click this link (or QR code) for MORE INFORMATION and to REGISTER! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIj7gUJEK1LPUZj0hXUzSF60-PkpNjem/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100453405020382416753&rtpof=true&sd=true

Our Office of Educational Technology has been made aware of a hazardous trend circulating on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. Students are being encouraged to insert conductive materials—such as pencils, aluminum foil, or paper clips—into USB and other ports on school-issued Chromebooks. The intent is to create sparks and smoke, often leading to fires. This behavior poses significant health and safety risks. Tampering with electronic devices can cause short circuits, potentially igniting fires. Such actions can render Chromebooks inoperable. We urge all parents and guardians to have immediate conversations with their children about the dangers of participating in this or any similar challenges.

This Derby season, the horses aren’t the only ones chasing greatness; you could be too! Spencer County Schools is hiring district-wide with open positions in transportation, maintenance, classrooms, administration, and more. We’re looking for passionate, dependable team members ready to make a difference. If you’re ready for a stable career, this is your moment. Don’t wait at the starting gate; reach out to one of our Personnel Specialists today to learn more and get started! 🐎 See you soon!

Tomorrow we begin KSA testing for all 10th and 11th grade. Please make sure your child is rested and ready! We need every student's best effort! This is our opportunity to show that we can be a top 25 district in the state of Kentucky. Lock in and COMPETE!

Happy Derby Weekend! Click on the link below for this week's newsletter. Have a great weekend and GO BEARS! https://www.canva.com/design/DAE9-3j2MTA/0XyvXT8Ji1kqd8VOBH9V3g/view?utm_content=DAE9-3j2MTA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h6e1a6d4ffd

April was an exciting month at SCHS, filled with memorable events and proud moments for our students and staff. We’re excited to share some of the highlights and photos that captured these special occasions! Prom at Mellwood Art Center On April 26, SCHS students celebrated Prom in style at the beautiful Mellwood Art Center. It was a night to remember, filled with dancing, laughter, and unforgettable memories. A sincere thank you goes out to Mrs. Hinton and Mrs. Kesler for their incredible work in planning the event, as well as to all those who helped with setup and cleanup — your efforts made the night a huge success! Career Fair SCHS hosted its annual career fair on April 16, with over 30 employers from the region in attendance. Students from the junior and senior classes had the chance to hear about full and part-time employment opportunities, registered apprenticeship programs and network with employers that offer tuition assistance and other hiring incentive programs. A special thank you to all who made this day possible for our upperclassmen! Senior Defenses On April 30, our seniors gathered at the Spencer County Extension Office to present their senior project websites to panels of evaluators. This important milestone marks the culmination of their hard work and dedication throughout the year. Thank you to Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Harrod for their guidance and commitment in preparing our seniors for this achievement!

We want to give a huge shout out to Grace Motyka, a junior engineering pathway student who was 1 of 60 rising high school senior students selected from over 145 applicants for a spot at the University of Kentucky's Civil Engineering's Summer Engineering Exploration Camp called SEEK. Mrs. Combs recommended Grace for the spot and Grace wrote a fantastic essay along with submitting her application. The week features hands-on learning opportunities, guest speakers from engineering companies, and field trips to active project sites. Students will stay in dorms on UK’s campus along with civil engineering college students who will serve as mentors for the campers. Throughout the week, campers will engage in activities to learn the fundamentals of civil engineering by participating in hands-on experiential learning activities. The camp’s emphasis is learning by doing! Way to go Grace! Grace is an amazing engineering student and a great representative of Spencer County High School.

KINDERGARTEN ONLINE REGISTRATION AND DISTRICT ANNUAL UPDATES - NOW OPEN! **Proof of Residency is Required Annually** MORE DIRECTIONS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VZj_pWhX-qhsHRGSRpmGpmdR-0RAQ-4d/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100453405020382416753&rtpof=true&sd=true CURRENT FAMILIES WITH NEW STUDENT: https://kyede12.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/spencer.jsp NEW SCPS FAMILIES: https://kyede12.infinitecampus.org/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-choose-year

KINDERGARTEN ONLINE REGISTRATION AND DISTRICT ANNUAL UPDATES - NOW OPEN! **Proof of Residency is Required Annually** MORE DIRECTIONS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VZj_pWhX-qhsHRGSRpmGpmdR-0RAQ-4d/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100453405020382416753&rtpof=true&sd=true CURRENT FAMILIES WITH NEW STUDENT: https://kyede12.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/spencer.jsp NEW SCPS FAMILIES: https://kyede12.infinitecampus.org/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-choose-year

Spencer County High School is accepting nominations for SBDM Parent Council Member . Deadline to apply is May 7, 2025. Click browser (or use QR code) to download application. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mJ6ekDPrJizVjkAUxsoKMarNWp8DGrYPrOG2UkBPR0E/edit?usp=sharing

Happy Friday, Bears! Here is this week's newsletter. Have a great weekend and Go Bears! https://www.canva.com/design/DAE9-3j2MTA/0XyvXT8Ji1kqd8VOBH9V3g/view?utm_content=DAE9-3j2MTA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h6e1a6d4ffd

The Spencer County Public Schools’ Board of Education is accepting applications for the official role of Student Board Member. The appointed Student Board Member shall participate in training on the roles and responsibilities of being a Board Member. Applications are Due: May 1, 2025. Application link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PeDiZLWDiHcNVlCRg8GFGYbJ_-WpD5Z08NqjsPFeJH4/edit?usp=sharing

Spencer County Community; Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as our county continues to deal with the recent flooding and its impact across our community. We know that many of you are dealing with flood waters and impact to your properties. 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. While the water has receded significantly, we recognize that conditions in some areas are still not back to normal. Things won’t be perfect, and we ask for your continued flexibility and grace as we resume school. If your family is experiencing a specific issue related to bus pickup or drop-off due to remaining road conditions, please don’t hesitate to contact our Transportation Department at (502) 477-0006. Our Transportation Team is ready to work with you individually to support safe and reliable transportation for all students. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back into classrooms tomorrow. Sincerely, Dr. Willie Foster Superintendent Spencer County Public Schools

Spencer County Community; This message serves as a reminder that tomorrow, Monday, April 7, 2025, is a non-school day for Spencer County students. This day is a designated Professional Development Day, already included in our calendar. We also want to update you about the recent rain and flooding event and its potential impact on school operations for Tuesday, April 8, 2025. We will continue to evaluate conditions this evening and tomorrow, including staffing availability, the safety and accessibility of our school buildings, and the status of bus routes. 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝟔:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟕𝐭𝐡, if there are any changes to the school schedule for Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Please monitor your email, our district website and app, and official social media channels for these updates. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we prioritize our students and staff's safety and well-being. Best, Willie Foster

Our SCHS Culinary Arts students had the privilege of catering lunch for members of the Spencer County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, 3/20/25. The luncheon featured special guest, Kentucky Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman. As always, Mrs. Roberts and her students did a wonderful job showcasing their talents to the community. Keep making us proud!

Good luck to our band as they head to North Oldham High School tomorrow for the KMEA Band Assessment! This is their biggest event of the year, so be sure to cheer them on and wish them nothing but success!