STEAM Academy of FCPS

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For parents of current high school students or recent graduates, this report from the Prichard Committee Student Voice Team can give you insight in college-planning:

Uncovering the Tripwires to Postsecondary Success - Prichard Committee “Uncovering the Tripwires to Postsecondary Success” includes research and insights from interviews conducted with over 200 Kentucky students, parents, teachers, business leaders, policymakers, politicians, and researchers. The investigation focuses on the theme of inequality in the postsecondary tr…

When schools embrace arts education, magic happens -- See our multimedia player on the Quad-Cities Online home page for more on the Rockridge celebration.

An artist's argument for STEAM education It would be a shame if kids with a passion for art were somehow led to believe that there is not a place for them in the world of science, technology, and innovation.

Pic of the Day: Students at STEAM Academy of FCPS at Fayette County Public Schools are excited to hear President Barack Obama speak about the importance of reading . Kajeet is excited to be a part of the conversation as we help close the gap between literacy and technology. Discovery Education

Merlene Davis: 500 free birdhouses are gifts from artists who reflected on concept of 'home' Before most of us wake up on Friday, Transylvania University professors, students and community members will place 500 bird houses in north and east Lexington at unnamed locations. They are free to anyone lucky enough to find one.

How art, technology and design inform creative leaders John Maeda, former President of the Rhode Island School of Design, delivers a funny and charming talk that spans a lifetime of work in art, design...

UK, FCPS negotiating to move STEAM Academy to college campus UK and FCPS are negotiating to move the STEAM Academy to the college campus.

Our students are in need of the items mentioned below for their J-Term projects. Items can be brought to the office.


These items are needed starting 1st of next week

The students need aluminum soda cans, empty
They also need small jars with screw on lids for mixing and keeping paint in. We have primary colors they will be making their own colors for some of their projects

Public Service Recognition poster contest! Details found here:

PSRW Poster Contest This contest provides an opportunity to increase the awareness among children of the achievements and contributions of state employees in the workplace and the communities.

From Linda Dawahare of FCPS, following is the STEAM Steel Drum Band performance schedule on the On Demand Channel:

On Channel 13
August 27 @ 9:00am, 3:30pm, 7:30pm
August 28 @ 9:10am, 3:10pm, 7:10pm
August 31 @ 8:40am, 1:10pm, 5:10pm, 9:10pm
September 2 @ 7:10am, 11:10am, 4:10pm, 8:10pm
September 3 @ 10:40am, 2:40pm, 6:10pm, 10:40pm
September 4 @ 7:40am, 11:40am, 4:10pm, 8:10pm

School Board Student Performance - August 2014 The STEAM Academy Steel Drum Band performs at the August 25, 2014 school board meeting.

School officials, parents and supporters were on hand to welcome new students this morning at the STEAM Academy with the second annual Clap-In of welcome, featuring the steel pan drum band.

Hope you had a great first day!