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Four Fayette County Public Schools students have been nominated for the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children's 2025-26 "Yes I Can!" award, which honors children and youth with special needs and will recognize winners at a statewide conference in November.
George Washington Carver STEM Academy for Boys and Frederick Douglass High School earn Cognia accreditation from the nonprofit quality assurance organization, with Carver also receiving STEM certification.
The Hub for Innovative Learning and Leadership in Lexington has been named Kentucky's first Law and Public Safety Program of Excellence by the Law and Public Safety Education Network, recognizing the school's career and technical education pathway that prepares students for careers in law enforcement, corrections and emergency services.
Fayette County Public Schools is partnering with Springboard Collaborative this July to offer a free four-week literacy program for 75 elementary students at Millcreek Elementary, combining classroom instruction with family workshops to boost reading skills and parent engagement.
Three Fayette County Public Schools graduates earned college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships for 2026, bringing the district's total to at least 13 recipients this year.
Leonardo Jaramillo-Jones, a visual art teacher at Lexington Middle School in Fayette County, received a 2026 Distinguished Specialist Award from the Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM, one of four honorees recognized at the national conference in St. Louis this month.
Preston Wang of Frederick Douglass High School placed seventh in Sports & Entertainment Management at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, with classmate Jillian Downey earning finalist honors in Visual Design. The school's FBLA chapter received Gold Champion Chapter recognition.
A Lafayette High School TSA team won second place in Architectural Design at the June 2026 National Technology Student Association Conference in the Washington, D.C. area, with individual competitors also earning top finishes.
Fayette County Public Schools will destroy special education records for students born before June 30, 1997, and Section 504 records for students born between January 1, 1990, and December 31, 2003, following state and federal retention requirements.
Frederick Douglass High School students earned multiple awards at the 2026 Educators Rising National Conference in Portland, Oregon, competing against thousands of aspiring educators from across the United States.
Evelyn Maggard of Hayes Middle School won first place in Onsite Art Painting at the 2026 Junior National Beta Convention in Nashville, advancing from her third-place finish at the state competition.
Fayette County Public Schools officials updated the board July 6 on progress toward district strategic plan goals, with leaders discussing plans for expanding priorities as the current five-year initiative approaches completion in 2027.
The Career and Technical Education Partnership Council launched its third year with new leadership and plans to expand connections between Fayette County Public Schools and local employers through an employer guide and progressive engagement strategy.
A Fayette County Public Schools resource officer will be honored as the Hometown Hero at Friday's Lexington Legends game for planning a 50-mile walking campaign to raise back-to-school funds for students in need.
Two Fayette County Public Schools students—Saachi Thomas from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and Ezra Anglin from Lafayette High School—have been selected to serve on the Kentucky Department of Education's Commissioner's Student Advisory Council for 2026-2027.
Fayette County Public Schools is hiring substitute bus drivers and bus monitors for the 2026-27 school year, with interviews scheduled for July 7 at the John D. Price Administration Building. Selected candidates will receive paid training starting July 27.
Nearly four dozen middle school students completed the KC7 Cybersecurity Summer Camp in Lexington, developing digital forensics and problem-solving skills through a five-day program designed for students with no prior coding experience.
Fayette County Public Schools took 37 middle schoolers on a three-day college tour of six Kentucky campuses to expose them to diverse higher education paths and help inspire their future career planning.
Fayette County Public Schools students participated in an equine art masterclass at Mill Ridge Farm with professional artist Jaime Corum, with their work to be exhibited at Keeneland's Sporting Art Auction in November as part of an effort to establish an Equine Arts Scholarship Fund.
Dr. Caroline Morales, currently assistant principal at Lafayette High School, will become principal of Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, an alternative education program, effective July 1.
Fayette County Public Schools is hosting a free Kindergarten Literacy Fair on June 26 at the Goodwill Opportunity Center to provide families with educational materials, resources, and support to prepare children for kindergarten.
Fayette County Public Schools held its inaugural Athletic Summit on June 23 with about 250 coaches and athletic directors, featuring Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman as keynote speaker urging educators to believe in their students' potential.
Three Fayette County Public Schools principals—Alexander Butler, Felicia Lindsay, and Holly Vogler—have completed the year-long Kentucky Chamber Foundation Leadership Institute for School Principals, joining a graduating class of 44 educators from across the state.
Fayette County Public Schools is offering extensive summer programs including academic support, dual-credit college courses, community partnership initiatives through Toyota's Driving Possibilities program, and performances of "Seussical" featuring nearly 80 high school students.
Haylee Tucker, a Paul Laurence Dunbar High School graduate affiliated with Locust Trace AgriScience Center, was elected as the 2026-27 state reporter for Kentucky FFA, a position requiring extensive training and statewide representation.
Four Lafayette High School students earned national honors in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, with two receiving gold medals for their writing submissions in the prestigious national competition.
Audrey Webster of Henry Clay High School earned the 2026 girls' lacrosse Player of the Year award after scoring 73 goals to lead the Blue Devils to the state semifinals.
Bryan Station pitcher Karsyn Rockvoan has been named the 2026 All-City Player of the Year in softball after leading the Defenders to the 42nd District title and 11th Region runner-up finish with 301 strikeouts and a 2.18 ERA.
Henry Clay senior pitcher JT Ritchie has been named the 2026 All-City Player of the Year after leading the Blue Devils to the 42nd District championship, posting a 6-1 record with a 1.65 ERA while also contributing significantly as a hitter.
Acting Superintendent Dr. Bill Bradford addressed media Monday, pledging to restore stability and fiscal health to Fayette County Public Schools following the recent placement of former Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins on paid administrative leave.
Fayette County Public Schools opened applications for its 2026-27 preschool program, which is available to Fayette County children who turn 4 by Aug. 1 and meet income or disability requirements.
Three Fayette County Public Schools communications staff earned national awards from the National School Public Relations Association for videos and marketing campaigns promoting the district.
The Fayette County Board of Education placed Superintendent Demetrus Liggins on paid administrative leave and named Assistant Superintendent Bill Bradford as acting superintendent following confusion over Liggins' employment status.
The Fayette County Board of Education voted unanimously to place Superintendent Demetrus Liggins on paid administrative leave pending an employment review. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Bill Bradford was named acting superintendent.
Rebecca Shearer, a 28-year education veteran and current Academy Coach at Bryan Station High School, will serve as interim principal starting July 1. She succeeds Eric Hale, who departed after being named Kentucky's 2024 Secondary Principal of the Year.
Fayette County Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins has submitted his resignation, with the school board scheduled to meet June 10 to discuss the transition and interim leadership. The resignation follows months of controversy over the district's financial mismanagement.
Bryan Station Middle School sixth-grade science teacher Trino Grau has been named a 2027 Kentucky Teacher Achievement Award winner, one of nine educators statewide recognized with the distinction. Grau teaches in the school's Spanish Dual Language Immersion program and will be honored at a Frankfort ceremony in September.
The Fayette County Board of Education approved the sale of land at Lexington Middle School to expand an educational plaza honoring abolitionists Lewis and Harriet Hayden. The board also reviewed proposals including a request to designate Tates Creek High's IB programme as a gifted and talented option and rezoning plans for a new elementary school opening in 2027.
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School's Class of 2026 graduated on June 5 at Rupp Arena, concluding Fayette County Public Schools' two-day graduation celebration for all six district high schools.
Bryan Station High School celebrated its Class of 2026 during graduation ceremonies on June 5 at Rupp Arena, marking the conclusion of four years of studies for students at the Fayette County school.
Tates Creek High School celebrated its Class of 2026 at a graduation ceremony on June 5, with over 250 graduates earning the Seal of Biliteracy during one of six district ceremonies this week.
Lafayette High School held its Class of 2026 graduation ceremony June 4 at Rupp Arena, one of six FCPS high schools celebrating their seniors across two days. The school continues to maintain strong academic metrics with a 97% graduation rate.
Henry Clay High School celebrated its Class of 2026 at a commencement ceremony June 4 at Rupp Arena, with senior class president Amarie Coleman delivering remarks encouraging graduates to cherish their success and those who helped them achieve it.
Frederick Douglass High School held its Class of 2026 graduation ceremony on June 4 at Rupp Arena, with hundreds of students receiving their diplomas as they pursue diverse educational and career paths.
Fayette County Public Schools will present the musical "Seussical" June 26-28 at Frederick Douglass High School, featuring nearly 80 high school students from across the district.
The HealthFirst Bluegrass school-based clinic at Tates Creek High School will operate weekdays through July 17, offering physicals, vaccinations, and mental health services to help FCPS students prepare for the new school year.
Nearly a dozen Fayette County Public Schools students won awards in the 2026 KET Young Writers Contest, with Rosa Parks Elementary producing five winners across multiple writing categories.
Five Fayette County Public Schools graduates have earned college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships for 2026, with awards ranging from $500 to $2,000 annually.
Bryan Station High School's production of "Sweeney Todd – School Edition" won a Behind the Scenes Excellence Award at the Kentucky Performing Arts Bradley Awards, competing against three dozen schools from Kentucky and Indiana.
Fayette County Public Schools' award-winning EPIC Esports program completed a successful season with Boone Contracting, culminating in live design challenges where students transformed historic Lexington buildings in Minecraft Education.
Fayette County Public Schools athletes won multiple individual titles at the 2026 KTCCCA track championships, with Aiyonna Ashley and Tylah Walker winning middle school events while Liberty Elementary claimed the elementary state team championship.
Seven Lafayette High School students earned awards at the 2026 DECA International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, where more than 25,000 students competed in business and marketing competitions.
Fayette County Public Schools and partner organizations are offering free breakfast and lunch to children 18 and younger this summer through the USDA's SUN Meals program at multiple locations throughout the community.
Bryan Station High's softball team reached the 11th Region championship game for the first time in program history before losing 4-0 to Madison Central, capping a remarkable postseason turnaround despite struggling during the regular season.
Frederick Douglass High School senior Alayshia Catching, inspired by her first-grade teacher, is pursuing a career in education after participating in the school's Teaching & Learning pathway, which she will continue at the University of Kentucky this fall.
More than 200 high school seniors in Fayette County Public Schools have earned the Seal of Arts Excellence, which recognizes advanced specialization in visual and performing arts. Recipients receive a medal, a diploma seal, and transcript notation.
Rise STEM Academy for Girls in Lexington became Kentucky's first school to earn national STEM certification from the National Institute for STEM Education, with seven teachers also earning individual certifications.
Alima Sylva of Bryan Station High School received the $5,000 Superintendent of the Year Student Scholarship after Superintendent Demetrus Liggins was named Kentucky's 2026 Superintendent of the Year by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators.