Growing Together Preschool, Inc.

When one of your friends comes to tell you that they made Ms. Denise. 🤣

Lexington will activate Phase One of the Heat Plan beginning on Monday, July 27, through Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

As part of Phase One, the following actions will occur:
- LexTran will provide rides to cooling stations for those experiencing homelessness free of charge.
- Outreach teams will distribute supplies throughout the community.
- Lexington’s community centers will be open until the early evening.
- City waste collection will begin one hour early for the rest of July. Residential collection will begin at 4:30 a.m. and commercial collection at 3:30 a.m. Residents should place carts on the curb the night before their collection day.
- The Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention has opened cooling stations, with locations at Arbor Youth Services, Lexington Rescue Mission, Mountain Comprehensive Care Center, New Life Day Center, New Vista Drop-In Center, Nathaniel Mission, and Recovery Café Lexington.

Learn more about Phase One of the Heat Plan and how to stay safe in extreme heat: https://bit.ly/4bPLpSv

Parts of our service area are under the threat of severe weather Tuesday afternoon and evening, including the potential for strong winds capable of bringing down power lines.

If you see a downed wire, always assume it is an energized power line. Stay far away, keep others away and call us immediately:

LG&E: 502-589-1444 (fast path 1-1-3)

KU/ODP: 800-981-0600 (fast path 1-1-2)

We’re watching the forecast closely and are ready to respond safely and as quickly as possible to any potential impacts to our system. Be sure to tune in to your local meteorologists for the latest forecast in your area, as conditions can change throughout the day, and visit lge-ku.com/storm for outage tools and safety and preparedness tips.

On Tuesday, a cold front dropping in from the northwest will bring severe weather for parts southern Indiana and central Kentucky. The main threat is straight-line wind with hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding also possible.

Excited about this new service for Lexington residents!

Thanks to United Way of the Bluegrass, Ride United provides FREE transportation for eligible adults to help remove barriers to getting to work, healthcare appointments, school or training, grocery stores, caregiving responsibilities, government offices, and more.

Learn more about the program at uwbg.org/211 or call. Or, you can call 859-313-5465 and staff will review program requirements and available transportation options for you!

2026-2027 school start dates around Kentucky School is about to start back up, so we’ve compiled a list of starting dates around the state.

Congratulations Ms. Jasmine on
making the Dean’s List! We are so proud of you!

Getting ready for the new school year starts with a physical.

HealthFirst Bluegrass is offering back-to-school physicals at our Tates Creek High School Summer Clinic, open June 8 through July 17.

Our team is here to make the process simple and convenient for families. Appointments are available, and walk-ins are welcome.

Call (859) 288-2425 to schedule your visit.
Clinic hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Please note: All other school-based clinic sites will reopen on August 3, 2026.

The Rainbowfish classroom is learning about ocean animals this week. They went on a scavenger hunt around the preschool to see what they could find.