Foster Heights Elementary School

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Alex Yount to Foster Heights as a First Grade Teacher!

Mrs. Yount grew up in Shelbyville and now calls Taylorsville home, where she lives with her husband and their boys. This school year marks her 10th year in education, with 9 of those years spent teaching first grade.

When asked what excites her most about joining Foster Heights, Mrs. Yount shared that she is looking forward to meeting her students, building meaningful relationships, and growing alongside them throughout the year.

Please join us in giving Mrs. Yount a warm Husky welcome! We are excited to have her as part of the Foster Heights family and can't wait to see the impact she will make in first grade this year. 🐾

💙 Welcome to the FHES Family, Ms. Courtney Bartley! 💙

A Bardstown native, Ms. Bartley may be new to the position, but she is certainly not new to Foster Heights. As a mother of six and a dedicated volunteer at FHES for the past 10 years, she has spent countless hours supporting our students, staff, and school community. She will be working with Ms. Porter as a Kindergarten Instructional Assistant.

When asked what excites her most about this year, she shared: "I’m excited for the opportunity to join fellow staff members who have become family. Getting to support and build bonds with incoming students while sharing my knowledge, patience, and enthusiasm to help kindergarteners unlock their full potential—not just in the classroom, but in everyday life—is a passion of mine." 💕

We are so excited to officially welcome Ms. Courtney Bartley to the Foster Heights team and can't wait to see the positive impact she will make on our youngest Huskies! 🐾

💙💚 Help us welcome another amazing addition to our Foster Heights Family! 💙💚

Meet Ms. Gwen Feger, our new 1st Grade Teacher! ✏️📚

Ms. Feger is a lifelong Bardstown resident and even attended Foster Heights as an elementary student herself! She recently graduated from Western Kentucky University and completed her student teaching in Warren County Public Schools. This will be her first year teaching, and we are so excited for her to begin her journey back at the school that helped shape her into the educator she is today.

Ms. Feger is excited to build meaningful relationships with her students and families, create a positive and engaging classroom environment, and help her students grow both academically and personally throughout the school year.

We are so excited to have you back home at Foster Heights, Ms. Feger! 🐾
Go Huskies! 💙💚

💙💚 Our Foster Heights Family continues to grow! 💙💚

Please help us welcome Ms. Catherine White, our new Instructional Assistant who will be paired with Mrs. Audrey Downs in Kindergarten! 🍎✏️

Catherine is from Bardstown, Kentucky and brings two years of experience as an Instructional Assistant at the Nelson County Early Learning Center. We are excited for her to join our Kindergarten team this year!

Catherine shared that she is excited for this year because she loves building connections with students. She believes Kindergarten is the foundation of a child’s educational journey and feels so lucky to be a part of it.

We are so excited to have you at Foster Heights, Ms. White! 🐾

🎓📸 5th Grade Promotion Pictures Are Here! 📸🎓

What a special day celebrating our amazing 5th grade Huskies as they prepare for their next adventure! We are so proud of all they have accomplished during their time at Foster Heights.

Promotion photos are now available to view and download here: https://media.nelson.kyschools.us/Foster-Heights/2025-26-ALBUMS/FHES-5th-Grade-Promotion

💙💚 Please help us welcome another wonderful new face to the Foster Heights Family! 💙💚

Meet Mrs. Audrey Downs, our new Kindergarten Teacher! 🍎✏️

Mrs. Audrey is from Bardstown and has spent the past 7 years teaching Preschool at the Nelson County Early Learning Center. We are so excited for her to bring her experience, passion, and caring heart to Foster Heights this year!

Mrs. Audrey shared that the most meaningful part of this new chapter is getting to be at the same school as her own children, Waylon and Everly, and sharing those everyday moments together. She says it is incredibly special to return to the school community that once helped shape her as a student — now as an educator and parent. She is also excited to step outside of her comfort zone, try something new, and embrace all of the opportunities, growth, relationships, and memories this school year will bring.

We are so excited to have you at Foster Heights, Mrs. Audrey! 🐾

🎒 Future Huskies, we can't wait to meet you! 🐾

Kinder Camp is just around the corner, and it's the perfect opportunity for your child to get excited about starting Kindergarten at Foster Heights!

During this fun-filled morning, students will meet their teacher, explore the school, make new friends, enjoy games and activities, and even have lunch with us. It's a great way to build confidence and help your child feel ready for their first day as a Husky.

📅 July 27, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Don't forget to reserve your spot today!
🔗 bit.ly/fh26kindercamp

We can't wait to welcome our newest Huskies to the Foster Heights family! 💙🐾

💙💚 Welcome to the Husky Family, Ms. Kaylee Porter! 💚💙

We are excited to welcome Ms. Kaylee Porter to Foster Heights Elementary as a Kindergarten teacher for the 2026-2027 school year! 🐾

Ms. Porter is originally from Bardstown, Kentucky, and has been living in Richmond while completing her degree. She shared that she is so excited to be coming home!

This past year, Ms. Porter completed her student teaching experience, but her connection to Foster Heights goes back even further. During high school, she worked as a student worker at both Foster Heights and the Early Learning Center, making this a very special full-circle moment.

Ms. Porter shared, “I can’t wait to create a classroom full of learning, laughter, and love while watching my students grow throughout the year.”

Please help us give Ms. Porter a warm Foster Heights welcome in the comments below! 🎉

Nelson County & Bardstown Family Resource is partnering with Feeding Kentucky to host a SNAP Benefits Sign-Up Day for families in our community. 🧡
📅 June 12, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Nelson County Public Library
If you think you may qualify for SNAP benefits, this is a great opportunity to receive assistance with the application process and get your questions answered.
To sign up for the event, contact Chelsey Brock:
📞 (502) 209-9592 (call or text)
📧 [email protected]
Questions? Contact Jessica Sutcliff:
📞 (502) 682-9524
📧 [email protected]
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📚☀️ FRYSC Summer Reading Program 2026 ☀️📚
Families — get ready for a summer full of reading, creativity, adventure, and fun!
Our FRYSC Summer Reading Program is designed to help students stay engaged and continue learning all summer long through exciting daily activities, writing prompts, family challenges, outdoor exploration, and of course… READING! 📖✨
Students can complete at least ONE activity each week to be entered into prize drawings, and every additional activity completed earns extra entries! Be sure to keep up with reading logs throughout the summer for a chance to win an Amazon Fire Tablet! 🎉
This calendar is filled with simple, fun ways to encourage literacy and family time all summer long. Whether you’re building a fort to read in, visiting the library, writing stories, or planning a family “booknic,” there is something for everyone to enjoy!
📸 We would LOVE to see your summer reading adventures! Families are encouraged to send pictures of students completing activities, reading, visiting the library, or enjoying family reading time throughout the summer. Photos may be shared on our FRYSC page to celebrate all the amazing things our students are doing!
📧 [email protected]
📱 502-682-9524
📅 Check out the attached Summer Reading Calendar and let the summer adventures begin!
We cannot wait to hear about all the amazing books and activities our students complete this summer! ❤️

Schedule: https://canva.link/summer-2026-reading

Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbURUNYZO5u0-PD2Sw80D0GyaisFGbI5JEbLrCD5SGELk6FA/viewform?usp=dialog

Summer Programming: https://canva.link/summer-programming

Google Form Interest:

Family Picnic

Weekly Challenge Log

Play N Connect N the Park

Summer 2026 Program Calendar