The Fayette Education Foundation

Summer is a great time to start a child’s reading journey. ☀️ 📚

With Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, children from birth to age five receive free, high-quality books delivered right to their mailbox each month.

More books at home means more opportunities for imagination, learning, and connection all summer long.

Enroll a child today! https://imaginationlibrary.com/kentucky/

Thank you for all the stories, lessons, and care. We love you, Dad! Happy Father's Day. 💙 💚 💛

, also called Emancipation Day, marks the day the last enslaved people in TX were finally freed, and is the nation's longest-running commemoration of slavery's end. Juneteenth was formally recognized as a federal holiday in 2021.

Join the celebration at a local event happening this weekend:

💚 Say it Loud Juneteenth Festival - The Historic Lyric
Friday, June 19
12 – 8 p.m.
Vendor fair, food trucks, youth programs, live performances.

♥️ A Sense of Place: Juneteenth Celebration - New Vine Baptist Church
Friday, June 19
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
A special celebration in Ft. Spring, one of Lexington's historic Black hamlets. Live music, cultural performances, food, storytelling.

🖤 SoulTeenth Fest - Gatton Park On The Town Branch
Saturday, June 20
2 – 9 p.m.
Live performances, cooking demonstrations, local vendors, art, crafts, and activities for all ages.

Find a full list of Juneteenth events at: https://heyor.ca/yv7iON

Wishing you a joyful Juneteenth! 🙌

Families of K-12 kiddos: Did you know the LexArts Cultural Pass provides free summer access to many of Lexington’s arts and culture institutions? The pass encourages students to continue their arts education to avoid learning loss during the break. And bonus: Your Cultural Pass card doubles as a FREE bus pass thanks to Lextran!

Check out the full list of activities at https://lexarts.org/culturalpass/. 🎨

Cultural Pass cards are here, and we can't wait to kick off a summer filled with creativity! LexArts Cultural Pass provides free access to many of Lexington’s arts and culture institutions for youth grades K-12. It encourages students to continue their education in the arts to avoid summer learning loss.

Bonus: Your Cultural Pass card doubles as a FREE bus pass thanks to Lextran!

Plan your summer adventures and check out the full list of activities at https://lexarts.org/culturalpass/

June is , and there’s no better time to make reading part of your family’s summer fun. 😎

Whether it’s bedtime stories, poolside books, or reading on a quiet rainy day, even a few minutes can help children build confidence and stay engaged with learning all summer long. 📚

This season, let books be part of the adventure. 🗺️

The response to this year's Bright Ideas Grants has been incredible!

This year, FCPS educators and staff submitted more than 111 applications, requesting over $335,000—more than three times the amount of funding sought in previous years!

These projects will support innovative learning opportunities in classrooms across Fayette County. We want to fund as many of these ideas as possible, but we can't do it alone.

Help us bring more Bright Ideas to life for students and teachers. Donate today at https://fayettefoundation.org/giving/.

There are all kinds of fun and free things to do at the Lexington Public Library this summer, including meet-and-greets with some of your favorite children's book characters!

This week:
📚 Picture and Play—With Pete the Cat and the Very Hungry Caterpillar
Thurs, June 11, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Central Library
📚 Elephant and Piggie Party!
Thurs, June 11, 2 - 2:45 p.m., Eastside Branch
📚 Fun with Frog and Toad
Fri, June 12, 2 - 3 p.m., Marksbury Family Branch

Visit lexpublib.org for more info and to view their full list of events.

Summer lunch made simple. 😎 👍

Starting today, kids 18 and under have two great options for free meals/snacks at locations around Lexington:

🍉 Summer Lunch + Snack at the Library
Mon-Fri, 12-3 p.m.
Eastside*, Northside, Tates Creek, & Marksbury Family branches
*Lunch at Eastside served at 12:30 p.m.
In partnership with FCPS, learn more at lexpublib.org/summer.

🍉 Free Meals & Activities for Youth
Mon-Fri, times vary
9 Lexington locations (see attached flyer for details)
Meals provided by FoodChain and The Market Kitchen.

📚 Open books. 🧠 Open minds. 🔑 Open doors.

During Pride Month, we celebrate what great public schools do best—making students feel welcome, honoring their stories, and protecting the freedom to read and learn. When students see diversity in the books they read, including representations of themselves, they are empowered to reach for the stars and succeed. 🌠

🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2026! We are so proud of every graduate and grateful to the teachers, families, and mentors who helped make this achievement possible. The future is yours—now go make your mark! ✨