Walnut Hill Elementary School

10/13/2026

🎉 A HUGE congratulations to our WHE Preschool! 💙🩶

Our preschool has earned a Certificate of Recognition for its outstanding commitment on implementing the Pyramid Model Framework with fidelity AND achieving a Level 5 Kentucky All STARS rating! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We are so proud of our preschool team and the youngest of our Thoroughbreds! 🐴💙

Walnut Hill Elementary Preschool
Melissa Clark – Teacher
Sarah Garrett – Instructional Assistant
Jaylen Caudill – Instructional Assistant
Cassidy Johnson – Former Instructional Assistant
Kasey Petrey – Speech-Language Pathologist

Districtwide Support Staff
Kaitlyn Eads – Occupational Therapist
Chelsea Mills – Physical Therapist
Wendy Payton – Speech-Language Pathologist

10/13/2026

🍩 Donuts with Dean bright and early this morning!
☀️ These students used their PBIS points for an extra sweet start to their day! 💙🩶 Ashley Dean

10/12/2026

Casey County Schools is excited to celebrate National School Lunch Week! This year’s theme is “Cafeteria Circus: Where School Meals and Healthy Choices Take Center Stage!”

Our cafeterias have a fun week of delicious meals planned for our students!

10/11/2026

Have a great week! Don't forget our Fall Festival this week and our new Attendance Incentive!

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10/07/2026

We are thankful for our Instructional Coach at WHE!! 💙 Ashley Dean

Today, Casey County Schools celebrates National Instructional Coaches Day!

We are grateful for our instructional coaches who support teachers, strengthen instruction, and help students succeed every day. Your guidance, collaboration, and dedication make a lasting impact across our schools.

Thank you for all you do for Casey County Schools!

10/07/2026

💙 Every school day makes a difference!

Beginning Monday, October 12, our Thoroughbreds can earn **200 bonus PBIS points for 20 consecutive school days with no absences!**

Families, please help by scheduling non-urgent appointments after school or on scheduled days off whenever possible. We understand that students get sick and need time to recover! If your child must miss a day, they can begin a new 20-day streak when they return.

🧳 **Planning an educational trip?** Contact our school secretaries before your trip to request an **Educational Enhancement Opportunity (EHO)** form. An EHO day allows students to participate in an approved learning experience outside school that has significant educational value and connects to classroom subjects. Students may receive up to **10 approved EHO days per school year**, which are counted as present rather than absent. **Requests require principal approval in advance.**

Did you know? Strong attendance supports reading on grade level by third grade and staying on track to graduate from high school.

Thank you for helping our Thoroughbreds build habits for success! 🐎

10/05/2026

Don't forget to SAVE THE DATE for our Fall Festival. ​The ​Haunted Gym is ​BACK and you don't want to miss it!!

10/05/2026

🚓🚒🚑 Walnut Hill Elementary would like to invite first responders to join us for breakfast on October 28th from 7:20–8:30 AM! We want to honor you and thank you for your service, dedication, and the care you show our community every day. 💙

If you’re able to bring your emergency vehicle, please park around the back of the school. Students will come outside around 9:00 AM to walk around the vehicles and meet the heroes who help keep us safe!

We look forward to celebrating you!

10/04/2026

Today, the WHE flag flies at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Trooper Phillips. 💙

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, fellow law enforcement officers, and all those mourning this tremendous loss. 💙🖤

10/02/2026

Have a great Fall Break!! We will see you October 12th!

🍂 Fall Break 2026 🍂

Casey County Schools Fall Break begins next week! There will be no school October 5–9. We hope our students, employees, and families have a wonderful and relaxing break! We look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday, October 12th!