Fayette County Public Schools

Huge shoutout to TLC English Department Chair Kate Doctor, who was named one of just 24 educators statewide chosen for the Kentucky Department of Education’s Innovative Teacher Fellowship! Thank you for your dedication to creating meaningful, authentic learning experiences for our students. 👏✨

💻Read the full story here: https://www.fcps.net/post-details/~board/fayette-county-public-schools-news/post/tlcs-doctor-tapped-for-innovative-teachers-group

FCPS is expanding access to specialized learning, and several top programs still have openings for the upcoming school year! Review the available programs in our caption and apply by August 7th to secure your spot. 📚🚀

💻 Review available options here: https://ow.ly/tR5k50ZvWqv

🗓️ We are officially 10 DAYS away from the first day of school! It's time to set those morning alarms, organize your backpacks, and get excited for day one. We can't wait to see everyone back in the halls! 🎒📚

🎉 Congratulations to Henry Clay High School’s Katherine Blackard on receiving the 2026 Regional Impact Award from the Kentucky Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences! Her dedication to hands-on learning and empowering future leaders through FCCLA makes a tremendous impact in FCPS.

🖥️ Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/MLbs50ZuNOq

Don't forget to book that fresh look! 💈✂️

A quick reminder that the Cuts & Curls initiative is active all school year long, offering free or reduced-price haircuts and styles to keep our students feeling confident on campus.

📅 Need an appointment? Check our updated partner list to book directly with a local salon or barbershop.

🌐 Visit fcps.net/cuts for more information and the full list of participating shops!

Friendly reminder that the YMCA Back to School Rallies are happening on August 1st at five locations in Lexington. Check the event flyer for the address and specific times of each site. 📚🎒

🏆 Join us in celebrating Jenny Mock from Leestown Middle School, named the state’s 2026 Middle School P.E. Teacher of the Year by KYSHAPE! Beyond the gym, Mock empowers students physically, socially, and emotionally through movement and leadership.👏

💻 Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/R08150ZuF7u

Help us "Stuff the Bus" on Saturday, August 8th, by donating new school supplies to help Fayette County Public Schools students gear up for the upcoming year!

You can drop off items at Paul Miller Ford from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or give online anytime through the Fayette Education Foundation.

💻 For more information visit: fcps.net/community/stuff-the-bus

Where do I get my student's school supply list?

Supply lists for elementary and middle schools are posted on the school’s website. If you have questions, please call the school in early August or ask at their open house.

Visit fcps.net/b2sbasics for more information and quick tips.