Foster Heights Elementary School

Today we're celebrating our amazing Second Grade teacher and team leader, Mrs. Lauren Tingle! 💙💚

Mrs. Tingle has a gift for making learning come to life through meaningful, hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and excitement in her students. Whether she's taking learning outdoors, incorporating nature into her lessons, or creating engaging activities that keep students actively involved, she inspires her class to explore, discover, and grow every day. Her creativity, passion for teaching, and love for her students make her a true asset to our Foster Heights family.

We hope your birthday is filled with all the things you love—sunshine, adventure, laughter, and time with the people who mean the most to you. Thank you for everything you do for our Huskies!

🎂💚 Help us wish Mrs. Lauren Tingle a very Happy Birthday in the comments below! 🥳

💙💚 Welcome to the Foster Heights Family, Ms. Halle Calbert! 🐾

We're excited to introduce Ms. Halle Calbert, who will be joining Foster Heights as our Family Resource Assistant!

Born and raised in Bardstown, Halle recently earned her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Spalding University and is currently working toward her Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Louisville, with plans to graduate in December 2026.

Halle is excited to be back home serving the community, families, friends, and students who once supported and shaped her throughout her own educational journey. We know her passion for helping others will make a meaningful impact on our Foster Heights family.

Please join us in giving Ms. Calbert a warm Husky welcome in the comments! 💙💚

💙💚 Welcome to the Foster Heights Team, Ms. Anni Downs! 🐾

We're excited to officially introduce Ms. Anni Downs, who will be serving as an Interventionist this school year!

A Bardstown native, Ms. Anni is no stranger to the Foster Heights family. She has been part of our school community since her junior year of high school, serving in several different roles along the way. This year, she's excited to gain experience in a new position, build meaningful relationships with students, and continue working toward her degree in Special Education.

We're so glad to have Ms. Anni as part of our Husky family and can't wait to see the positive impact she'll make this year. Be sure to give her a warm Foster Heights welcome in the comments! 💙💚

What a great night at our Foster Heights Back to School Bash! 💙💚🐾 We can't wait to see it everyone back on August 12th!

Our teachers are spending the week preparing for a great new school year! We can’t wait to meet you at the Foster Heights Back to School Bash! from 4-6pm tonight in the bus loop.

If you need to pick up a car rider tag, we will have them ready in the front office tomorrow during our Back To School Bash from 4:00-6:00. Please drive or walk around the building to enter the front office.

See you soon! 💙

Preparing for the new school year? If you need a new car rider tag or have an incoming Kindergartener who will be a car rider, please fill out this Google Form so we can get your tag ready!

https://bit.ly/4yW86i3

Our Husky Hangout is hiring! If you’re interested, you can apply at nelson.schoolspring.com

Questions? Contact our director at [email protected]

🎉🐾 Happy Birthday, Ms. Audrey Downs! 🐾🎉

Today we're celebrating one of our newest Foster Heights family members, Ms. Audrey Downs, who will be joining our Kindergarten team this school year! 💙💚

As she gets ready to begin this exciting new chapter, we are thrilled to welcome her to Foster Heights. We know she will bring fresh energy, a caring heart, and a love for helping our youngest Huskies learn and grow. We can't wait to see the positive impact she'll make in her classroom and throughout our school community.

We hope your birthday is filled with lots of happiness, laughter, and special memories as you celebrate—and here's to an amazing year ahead!

🎉💙 Happy Birthday, Mrs. Madison Downs! 💙🎉

Today we're celebrating our wonderful Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Madison Downs!

From the moment students walk through her classroom door, Mrs. Downs creates a warm, welcoming environment where every child feels seen, valued, and encouraged to grow. She believes that strong partnerships with families are an essential part of student success and goes above and beyond to build meaningful connections with parents throughout the year. Her dedication, compassion, and love for her students make a difference that extends far beyond the classroom.

We are so thankful to have Mrs. Downs as part of our Foster Heights family! We hope your birthday is filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of reasons to celebrate.

We are excited to welcome Ms. Ashley Blandford, who will be serving as Nelson County Schools' Behavior Supports Coach. While Ashley will support students and staff across all Nelson County schools, we are thrilled that Foster Heights will be her home base!

Ashley grew up in Raywick (Marion County) and now lives in Springfield. She brings 12 years of experience as a special education teacher and a heart for helping students and educators succeed.

Ashley shared, "This is a brand-new position with so much potential to make a positive impact. I’m passionate about supporting both students and teachers, and I truly believe that building strong relationships and removing barriers are key to student success. I’m excited to help create positive learning environments where everyone can thrive, and I can’t wait to get started!"

We are so excited to have Ashley as part of our Husky family and know that her experience, passion, and dedication will make a difference not only at Foster Heights but throughout Nelson County Schools. Be sure to give her a warm Foster Heights welcome in the comments! 🐾💙💚