Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Fayette County Public Schools

The 3rd Annual Dunbar Homecoming Parade is on Sunday, October 11 at 4:30 PM!Join us on Palmetto Drive in Palomar (betwee...
09/26/2026

The 3rd Annual Dunbar Homecoming Parade is on Sunday, October 11 at 4:30 PM!

Join us on Palmetto Drive in Palomar (between Madrone Drive and Lyon Drive) to celebrate our students, staff, and community. The Dunbar spirit is electric—come out and help us make this Homecoming unforgettable!

Check out some snapshots from last year to see why this is an event you do not want to miss!

On Saturday, September 12, Dunbar showed out for the Down Syndrome Association of Central Kentucky (DSACK) Walk! Senior ...
09/25/2026

On Saturday, September 12, Dunbar showed out for the Down Syndrome Association of Central Kentucky (DSACK) Walk! Senior Will Merritt recruited an impressive 96 people to his team, "Will Power." The group included Dunbar staff members, the baseball team, and the Heart Club, whose members volunteered by painting faces and supervising the inflatables. For bringing together the largest team, Will will be featured on a billboard this September! It was an incredible day of fun and advocacy. We hope to see even more Dunbar representation next year!

On September 16th, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School hosted a first-of-its-kind Blind College Fair, bringing together 39 ...
09/24/2026

On September 16th, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School hosted a first-of-its-kind Blind College Fair, bringing together 39 colleges from across the nation and 300+ seniors for an unforgettable afternoon of discovery.

Instead of choosing schools based on brand names, banners, or swag, students spent the first 90 minutes visiting numbered tables matched entirely to their pre-surveyed goals, academic interests, and ideal campus culture. Representatives engaged with students based on substance alone—proving that the best fit isn't always the name you already know.

The energy during the "Big Reveal" was unmatched as reps unveiled their true identities, kicking off an exciting mingle session packed with newfound matches, college gear, and fresh possibilities.

Thank you to all the representatives and students who made this groundbreaking event a huge success!

Get two great opportunities for FAFSA help at Dunbar!FAFSA Assistance Day is happening on October 13th from 9:00 AM to 1...
09/23/2026

Get two great opportunities for FAFSA help at Dunbar!

FAFSA Assistance Day is happening on October 13th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the CCC. You can get 1-on-1 expert help completing your FAFSA application with both KHEAA Representative Olivia Morris-Bush AND Ms. Bates!

Appointments are required, so head over to the CCC webpage today to reserve your time slot.

What an incredible Passmore Classic! A little rain cut the game at halftime, but our Bulldogs still brought home the win...
09/22/2026

What an incredible Passmore Classic!

A little rain cut the game at halftime, but our Bulldogs still brought home the win!

More than just a game, the Passmore Classic honors the legacy of legendary coach Norman Passmore and the original Dunbar High School Bearcats (1923–1967)—which is why our team proudly wears green each year.

This evening was extra special as we honored two pillars of our community:

Dennis Vinegar (Class of ‘68), a proud original Bearcat who helped shape our tradition of excellence.

Steve Duerson, recognized by the Alumni Association for his years of dedication to connecting Bearcat alumni with today’s Bulldogs.

With our future cheerleaders out for the Lil Dawgs Cheer Clinic, it was the ultimate celebration bridging the past, present, and future of Dunbar!.

Attention Dunbar students! Want to craft a standout Common App essay? Join college admissions specialist Graham Cornwell...
09/22/2026

Attention Dunbar students! Want to craft a standout Common App essay? Join college admissions specialist Graham Cornwell, PhD on October 8 at 9:00 AM in the CCC (Room 704) for a College Essay Writing Workshop! Learn how to choose a great topic, structure your narrative, and let your authentic voice shine.

Sign up today via the link on the CCC Webpage to reserve your spot!

Calling all Junior and Senior Families! Join the Dunbar Counseling Team and College & Career Coach for Junior and Senior...
09/21/2026

Calling all Junior and Senior Families! Join the Dunbar Counseling Team and College & Career Coach for Junior and Senior Parent Night on October 8, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the Dunbar High School Library.

We will cover graduation requirements, 2026–27 Dual Credit scholarship changes, FAFSA updates, and key upperclassman information. Come meet your Student Support Team and get your questions answered!

Get involved at Dunbar! Join us TONIGHT, Monday, Sept. 21 at 6:00 PM in the College & Career Center (Room 704) for our D...
09/21/2026

Get involved at Dunbar!

Join us TONIGHT, Monday, Sept. 21 at 6:00 PM in the College & Career Center (Room 704) for our Dunbar PTO meeting!

Come connect, share your ideas, and support our amazing students and school community. We’d love to see you there!

09/18/2026

We hope to see a big crowd filling the stands tonight for the Passmore Classic! 🏈

This annual football game is a special tradition connecting current Dunbar students with alumni from the original Dunbar High School (1923–1967). We are proud to honor the legacy of Legendary Coach Norman Passmore and carry on the tradition of excellence set forth by the Dunbar Bearcats. This is why we ask our fans to wear green tonight!

Come out and support the football team, and shout out to our amazing student media crew, WPLD, for creating this promo for the game! Catch more of their daily coverage of Dunbar happenings at www.youtube.com/

Go Dawgs!

Friday night lights return to 1600 as the Bulldogs host Great Crossing in the N.L. Passmore Classic.This special evening...
09/17/2026

Friday night lights return to 1600 as the Bulldogs host Great Crossing in the N.L. Passmore Classic.

This special evening will also honor Dennis Vinegar, Class of 1968, a proud member of the original Dunbar Bearcats whose legacy helped shape the tradition we continue today.

Wear green, pack the Dawg Pound, and join us as we celebrate the generations of Bearcats and Bulldogs who have called Dunbar home.


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Lexington, KY
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