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🎉Please join us in welcoming Amy Hesler to Taylor Elementary!💙Amy is joining Bracken County Schools as an Instructional ...
09/03/2026

🎉Please join us in welcoming Amy Hesler to Taylor Elementary!💙

Amy is joining Bracken County Schools as an Instructional Aide at Taylor Elementary. She is a 1996 graduate of Ironton High School in Ironton, Ohio, and is currently continuing her education at the University of the Cumberlands.

Amy’s goal is to become a Special Education Teacher. Her experiences as a substitute teacher and working alongside Special Education teachers have helped her discover that this is the field she is passionate about. She is excited to continue learning and gaining experience as she works toward her goal.

Outside of school, Amy enjoys traveling, shopping, diamond art, and designing and creating custom shirts and other items.

Amy’s goal is to be a voice for her students and help them in any way she possibly can.

We are excited to have her at Taylor Elementary and look forward to the positive impact she will make on our students!

Welcome to the Polar Bear family, Amy! 💙

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Renee Ray to Taylor Elementary! 💙Renee is joining Bracken County Schools as a Preschool Te...
09/02/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Renee Ray to Taylor Elementary! 💙

Renee is joining Bracken County Schools as a Preschool Teacher. She is a 2018 graduate of Bracken County High School. After high school, she attended Maysville Community & Technical College, where she earned an Associate in Science degree. She then continued her education at Eastern Kentucky University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science with a concentration in Physical Therapy.

Outside of school, Renee enjoys spending time with her family and her pets. She has a dog named Tank and a cat named Scout.

She is excited to begin her first year at Taylor Elementary and looks forward to building positive relationships with her students and helping make their first school experiences fun, welcoming, and meaningful.

Welcome to Bracken County Schools, Renee! We are excited to have you as part of the Polar Bear family! 💙

School is officially back in session!As our students head back to the classroom, please remember to slow down, stay aler...
08/24/2026

School is officially back in session!

As our students head back to the classroom, please remember to slow down, stay alert, and give yourself a little extra travel time.

Watch for Bus Stop Signs: Always stop for school buses when their lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended.

Expect Increased Traffic: Account for additional cars, buses, and minor delays during morning pickup and afternoon drop-off hours.

Keep an Eye Out for Pedestrians: Watch closely for students walking, biking, or waiting at crosswalks and bus stops.

Thank you for doing your part to keep our kids safe this school year! Drive carefully!

08/13/2026

The General Fund tax levied in fiscal year 2026 was 56.5 cents on real property and 56.5 cents on personal property and produced revenue of $2,920,679.19. The proposed General Fund tax rate of 57.2 cents on real property and 57.2 cents on personal property is expected to produce $3,052,983. Of this amount, $675,189 is from new and personal property. The compensating tax for 2027 is 55 cents on real property and 56.5 cents on personal property and is expected to produce $2,949,116.

The Bracken County Board of Education is proposing a general fund tax levy of 57.2 cents on real property and 57.2 cents on personal property plus 0.1 for exonerations. The proposed rate is expected to generate more revenue than received in the preceding year. The general areas to which revenue of $132,303.81 above 2026 revenue is to be allocated are as follows: Cost of collections, $3970; instruction, $112,000; transportation, $10,000; and maintenance of plant, $6333.81.

This information is published pursuant to KRS 160.470. The proposed tax rate is not subject to recall under KRS 132.017.

The General Assembly has required publication of this advertisement and information contained herein.

💙Welcome to Taylor Elementary!Please join us in welcoming Sara Penrod to Bracken County Schools as an Instructional Aide...
08/13/2026

💙Welcome to Taylor Elementary!

Please join us in welcoming Sara Penrod to Bracken County Schools as an Instructional Aide at Taylor Elementary!

Sara is a 2007 graduate of Lewis County High School and earned her Associate of Applied Science degree from MCTC in 2022.

Outside of school, she enjoys spending days on the lake, crocheting, and cheering on the Duke Blue Devils, Cincinnati Bengals, and Cincinnati Reds. She and her boyfriend, Jay, have a blended family with five kids and a dog.

Her goals for this school year are to get to know all of the kids and have a great first year at Taylor Elementary!

We are excited to have Sara join the Bracken County Polar Bear family!💙

💙🐾 We are excited to share a leadership update at Taylor Elementary! With Mr. Riley transitioning to the District Techno...
08/12/2026

💙🐾 We are excited to share a leadership update at Taylor Elementary!

With Mr. Riley transitioning to the District Technology Coordinator position, Michael Hunter will serve as Interim Principal at Taylor Elementary.

Mr. Hunter is no stranger to Bracken County Schools and has a strong history of serving our students and staff in a variety of capacities throughout his career. His deep familiarity with our district, along with his strong leadership skills, make him a great fit to lead Taylor Elementary. We are confident that he will do an outstanding job supporting the students and staff of Taylor Elementary.

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Hunter as he steps into this important leadership role! 🐾💙

💙🐾Bracken County Schools announces new District Technology Coordinator! Please join us in congratulating Brad Riley as h...
08/12/2026

💙🐾Bracken County Schools announces new District Technology Coordinator!

Please join us in congratulating Brad Riley as he begins his new role as our District Technology Coordinator!

Mr. Riley is entering his 26th year in education and brings with him a deep passion for educational technology. We are confident that his leadership and expertise will help ensure Bracken County Schools continues moving forward on the cutting edge of technology. We are excited to see all he will accomplish in this new role!

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Riley on this exciting new opportunity!🐾💙

🐻‍❄️ WELCOME TO BRACKEN COUNTY SCHOOLS, Emma Wade! 🐻‍❄️Please join us in welcoming Emma Wade, our new Agricultural Educa...
08/11/2026

🐻‍❄️ WELCOME TO BRACKEN COUNTY SCHOOLS, Emma Wade! 🐻‍❄️

Please join us in welcoming Emma Wade, our new Agricultural Education teacher, to the Bracken County Schools family!

Emma is a 2023 graduate of Campbell County High School and earned her degree in Agriculture Education from Murray State University. She recently completed her student teaching experience at Marshall County Technical Center.

Outside of the classroom, she enjoys barrel racing and rodeo, spending time with her dog, Opal, being outdoors, and making memories with family.

In her new role, her goals are to build positive relationships with students, parents, and community members while creating hands-on learning opportunities that allow students to learn by doing.

We are excited to have Emma join the Bracken County Polar Bear family and look forward to all she will bring to our students and agriculture program!

08/04/2026

📢 BC Online/Virtual Application Now Available! 💻📚
The application for Online/Virtual Learning with Bracken County Schools is now live!

Online/Virtual Learning is available for students in grades 6-12. The application can be found on our school website by visiting the Students & Parents section and selecting “BC Online/Virtual.”
Families are encouraged to review the BC Online/Virtual Contract and the BC Online/Virtual FAQ document for additional information about the program.

Please note: Submitting an application does not guarantee placement in the Online/Virtual program. All applications will be reviewed by administration, and parents/guardians will be notified of the final decision.

If you are interested in this option for your student, please complete the application through the link provided on our website. For high school students, applications must be submitted by August 14. Middle School applications must be submitted by August 19.

Please contact your child’s school with any questions.

📣 Welcome to Beth Nolder to Bracken County High School! 💙Please join us in welcoming our newest member of the Bracken Co...
07/31/2026

📣 Welcome to Beth Nolder to Bracken County High School! 💙

Please join us in welcoming our newest member of the Bracken County High School family!

A graduate of St. Patrick School's Class of 2008, she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Middle School Education from Morehead State University in 2012. She continued her education at Morehead State, receiving her Master's Degree in Educational Technology in 2018. This August, she will begin pursuing her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at the University of the Cumberlands.

With 14 years of experience in education, she brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to our students. Throughout her career, she has coached four years of high school basketball, four years of middle school basketball, four years of high school softball, one year of middle school softball, one year of golf, two years of track, and four years of Academic Team.

Outside of school, she enjoys Jeeps, Bigfoot, trying new foods, and researching her family's ancestry.

She is excited to be back at Bracken County and looks forward to making a positive impact on our students. Her goal in this new position is to be the best version of herself so she can help guide her students to become the best versions of themselves.

We're excited to have her as part of the Polar Bear family. Welcome back! 💙🤍

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