Laurel County Public Schools

⭐⭐⭐Congratulations to the South Laurel High School FFA on receiving this national recognition!

Back to back! As announced earlier this afternoon by the National FFA, the South Laurel FFA has been recognized as a national 3-star chapter for the second year in a row! Only 10% of Kentucky FFA chapters are selected to be rated nationally and a three-star rating is the highest that can be received! Our chapter will be recognized on stage at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis in October. Congratulations to our members for this achievement!

⭐What a Week: Kicking Off the New School Year Together!

Before welcoming our students back to the classroom, our entire team gathered for a high-energy, district-wide back-to-school rally. Divided into two electric sessions to fit all 1,600+ members of our amazing staffulty, both events were packed with excitement, purpose, and a shared commitment to being our best selves for our students.

Former educator and author Willie Spears brought the house down with The Willie Spears Experience! Through laughter, powerful storytelling, and practical strategies, he inspired us to make a difference in our students' lives, no matter our role in the district.

A huge thank you to Willie Spears for inspiring our team, and to Corinth Baptist Church for generously hosting us!
Here’s to Week 1 down and a fantastic school year ahead. Our staffulty is equipped, energized, and ready to help every student succeed!

📞FINAL UPDATE
Phone Service Update: ALL LINES RESTORED

Phone service has been fully restored to SLHS, SLMS, Sublimity Elementary, and the Transportation Department.

You may now reach these schools and departments directly using their standard phone numbers.

Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and support today. We appreciate everyone helping us make the first day of school a great success!

📞 PHONE SERVICE UPDATE for SLMS, SLHS, Sublimity Elementary and Transportation Department

The fiber break has been located, and our Maintenance Department is working with the local utility company to complete repairs as quickly as possible.

Thanks to our backup communication systems, everything has run smoothly for the first day of school! We are so excited to have our students back in our buildings.

If you need assistance while repairs are underway, please contact the Central Office at 606-862-4600.

LCPS will post a final update once phone service is fully restored to SLMS, SLHS, Sublimity Elementary, and the Transportation Department. Thank you for your patience!

Phone Lines Down: SLHS, SLMS, Sublimity, & Transportation

Due to a cut fiber line, phone lines at SLHS, SLMS, Sublimity Elementary, and the Transportation Department are currently down. LCPS has not yet been given an estimated timeline for repairs.

Families, if you need assistance, please contact the Central Office at 606-862-4600.

Thank you for your patience. We will share updates as soon as more information becomes available.

🔥What an Incredible Week! I.G.N.I.T.E. Academy PD Highlights & Thank You

What a phenomenal week! As we wrap up I.G.N.I.T.E. Academy PD Week, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to every single one of you who made this week such a resounding success.
There is something truly special about teachers leading teachers. Watching our staff step up, share their expertise, and learn from one another proved once again that the heart of educational excellence is right here in our own district.

💡 Highlights & Innovation in Action
Throughout the week, you dove headfirst into cutting-edge teaching strategies—from seamlessly integrating new technologies to mastering advanced techniques for student engagement.
Because of your dedication to collaboration, creation, and innovation, our classrooms are set up to spark true curiosity and joy in learning this upcoming school year.
Thank you to our presenters and to all our amazing teachers for coming ready to listen, share, and learn.

🗓Countdown to August 6 and to an awesome new school year!

⭐Congratulations to Mr. Tyler McWhorter, Laurel County Day Treatment Principal, on being awarded the Russell W. Behanan Outstanding KECSAC Administrator Award during the annual KECSAC Kentucky Alternative Education Summit.

Award recipients exemplify excellence through innovative teaching, strong leadership, and dedicated community engagement.

Awesome job, Mr. McWhorter!

Full press release coming soon.

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Picture 1- Mr. McWhorter accepting his award
Picture 2- Mr. McWhorter joined by Superintendent Denise M. Griebel, Deputy Superintendent Tharon Hurley, and fellow colleagues celebrating his accomplishment
Picture 3- News flash from KECSAC and SACSAA announcing award winners