Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

Recently, student contributors to Dunbar's literary magazine, Incriminating Ink, had the exciting opportunity to share their work publicly at Joseph-Beth Booksellers.

Our talented writers were welcomed as the authors and creatives they are, reading their original pieces before an appreciative audience in a setting that celebrates the power of storytelling. The event provided students with a chance to showcase their voices, gain confidence as artists, and experience what it feels like to be a published writer sharing their work with the community.

It was an inspiring and memorable evening filled with creativity, courage, and outstanding student talent. We are incredibly proud of our writers and grateful for opportunities that help our students see themselves as the artists and creators they truly are.

Congratulations to all of our Incriminating Ink contributors!

Congratulations to our students who earned exemplary scores on the ACCESS Exam. In total, 16 of our students earned a 4.5 or higher on the exam this year!

Congratulations to the following students:
Pedro Bautista-Martinez
Hotsumi Maeda
Jesus Martinez-Martinez
Eysilep Sanabria-Pineda
Layan Yacoub Agha
Omar Yacoub Agha
Miguel Favela-Ortiz
Nana Nyamekye
Evelyn Ponciano-Perez
Danna Ramirez-Lopez
Nicole Rojas-Ontiveros
Leen Abu Hajeb
Dereck Acosta
Oliver Diaz-Espinoza
Cristian Alfaro-Lopez
Daniyal Rehman

Way to go, Bulldogs! 600

Bravo to this fine crew on their final performance for PLD’s graduation! Have a fabulous summer break!

La Pachanga was a blast and a true team effort that could not have happened without the support of our community partners, parents, students, and FCPS staff!

Muchas GRACIAS, especially to those who supported the event with their time, effort, and resources. You all gave these kids a night they will always remember!

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We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate two outstanding seniors from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Avneesh Kudrimoti and Olivia Zhang, who have advanced as semifinalists in the prestigious 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program! 🌟

Out of 14 incredible candidates across Fayette County Public Schools, Avneesh and Olivia have earned a spot among just 12 semifinalists selected statewide in Kentucky this spring.

💻 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/CS9050Z3eRB

Congratulations to PLD's 2026 FCPS Seal of Arts Excellence recipients! These 17 seniors completed portfolios and were awarded Seal of Arts Excellence in their arts area. We are so proud of you and your arts accomplishments!

Kara Arabaca
Benjamin Burch
Aliviah Alefric Carmichael
Sophia Chen
Justice Cobb
Isabelle Cramer
Hannah Davies
Ozias Green
Iris Henning
Oliver Houchin
Seth Kell
Yullianne Lee
Rosanna Lindgren
Emma Natof
Salim Natour
Khaleed Odusanya
Colleen (Bee) Purdy

Seniors: Need Help Preparing for College?

The Heroes Among Us Foundation is offering an exciting opportunity through their Stuff the Bus Project, designed to help students transition to college by providing essential college support kits.

Who Can Apply?
• Currently enrolled in FCPS
• High school senior planning to attend a college, university, or technical school
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Must provide proof of acceptance (acceptance letter, enrollment letter, or class schedule)
• Must complete a reflection question about how this support will impact their journey

Selection Details:
• 25 students will be selected
• Applications reviewed based on eligibility, need, and responses
• Selected students will be notified June 3

Application Deadline: May 31
Apply here: https://bit.ly/thaufstuffthebus

We encourage eligible seniors to take advantage of this opportunity to help ease the transition into college with items that support success in the next chapter!