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4 Central Kentucky high school bands competing for national title

Bourbon County, KY · 1d

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UK begins multi-year renovations to the King Library

The University of Kentucky has officially begun the demolition phase of the Margaret I. King Library. The project has taken over the street between the Chemistry-Physics building and Pence Hall, increasing pedestrian traffic from all directions. UK announced the Margaret I. King Library renovations in March 2026. It promptly closed...

Lexington, KY · 2d

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Fayette County school board committee discusses personnel cuts in 2028 budget

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Fayette County Public Schools officials are working on the district’s fiscal year 2028 budget. Members of the Fayette County Board of Education’s Finance and Accountability Committee said Wednesday that it is likely to include personnel cuts to balance it. The board will consider the...

Fayette County, KY · 2d

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EPSB discusses principal leadership, spotlights Asbury University during meeting

(FRANKFORT, KY) – Members of the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB), during the board’s meeting on Oct. 20, examined research into principal leadership and what actions can be taken to improve development opportunities in Kentucky. Representatives with a subgroup of the University Principal Preparation Initiative presented research into...

Kentucky · 2d

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Say hi to Doug High!

High, originally from Cincinnati and Mansfield, Ohio, has been a Kentuckian by choice for nearly 30 years.

Cincinnati, OH · 4d

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Commanders fall in opening round of state KHSAA football playoffs 42-6 to Somerset

SOMERSET, KY. -- The final score line doesn't tell the whole story of the heart, resiliency, and determination displayed by Washington County last Friday night. The Commanders traveled into a hostile environment for the second consecutive year at "The Briar Patch" for the opening round of the KHSAA Class 2A state playoffs.

Somerset, KY · 3d

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Bath County Schools closed for rest of week due to illness

BATH COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Bath County Schools were closed Thursday, and classes will not be in session Friday. District officials said the closure is due to widespread illness among students and staff. Decision came down to safety. After a dip in attendance early in the week, Bath County School...

Bath County, KY · 2d

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Lexington high school junior to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington high school student will march in the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade as part of the Macy’s Great American Marching Band. Cole Kiser, a junior at Henry Clay High School, was announced as a member of the band Monday. He auditioned for the band in February and was accepted in April.

Lexington, KY · 4d

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Reasons for Lafayette’s Late Homecoming Date

Lafayette High School’s Homecoming date is three weeks later than the other Fayette County Schools’ homecoming dances, on Nov. 7, but why? The late date makes everyone check the announcement twice. The Lafayette Times created a survey to gather other students’ opinions and conducted an interview with a head council member for more information about the date.

Lexington, KY · 3d

Lexington Herald-Leader

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A Lexington high school will have a new interim baseball coach in 2027

Administration officials at Lexington’s Lafayette High School have announced that Brady Bowling will serve as the interim head coach of the Lafayette baseball program for the 2027 season. Bowling will replace Kevin Goins, Lafayette’s most recent coach. A reason wasn’t given for Goins’ departure, and Goins didn’t respond to requests for comment. “Coach Bowling is dedicated to maintaining the continuity of our baseball program while supporting the ongoing athletic and personal development of all our student-athletes across every level,” the announcement said last week. “We encourage our entire baseball community to join us in welcoming and supporting Coach Bowling as he steps into this leadership role. We look forward to a successful and exciting 2027 season!” the district said. Asked about Goins’ departure, Fayette County Public Schools spokesperson Miranda Scully said “we do not respond to personnel matters.”

Lexington, KY · 5d

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Schools Continue to See an Increase in Student Engagement Due to Phone Restriction

Five years ago, teachers struggled having students who participated in class. Instead of participating, students were focused on their phones. Even when the teacher requested that they be put away, students were more focused on how to sneak back onto their phones instead of paying attention in class. Now, since the Kentucky phone restriction law has been implemented in schools, teachers feel they have gotten their students back and have noticed a boost in participation and engagement.

Georgetown, KY · 5d

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Fayette County school board hears update on land transfers tied to RISE STEM Academy for Girls

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Fayette County School Board heard an update on land transfers connected to the RISE STEM Academy for Girls during a Monday meeting. The land is part of a private road called The Lane. The district purchased the property as part of the RISE STEM Academy project.

Fayette County, KY · 5d

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Fayette County Public Schools lays out winter weather guidelines

Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) unveiled the district's plans on Monday night during a school board meeting in anticipation of inclement winter weather.

Lexington, KY · 4d

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JACES sixth grader pursuing his passion for acting

James A. Cawood Elementary School sixth grader Eli Daniels is participating in The Spotlight Playhouse in Berea, having already starred in two productions and additional performance forthcoming and now in […]

Berea, KY · 4d

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South Oldham girls soccer stopped by Central Hardin in KHSAA state final

LEXINGTON — An early goal and a shutdown defense was all Central Hardin High School needed to capture its first girls soccer state championship. Audrey McGee scored in the sixth minute as Central Hardin beat South Oldham 1-0 on Saturday, Nov. 7, in the championship match of the state tournament at Lexington Sporting Club Stadium . Senior goalkeeper Hannah Ferguson and tournament MVP Gabrielle Callahan took care of the rest, anchoring a Central Hardin defense that posted its 14th straight shutout and 24th of the season. The Bruins allowed just six goals all year. “Our whole team plays really hard,” Central Hardin coach Justin Maddock said. “If you look at the end, we’ve got our forwards up there sliding and tackling and making blocks. And when you have a talented back line and goalkeeper, that makes it even harder.” Ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 4 in the nation by United Soccer Coaches , Central Hardin (25-0-3) became Kentucky's first undefeated state champion since Notre Dame went 28-0-1 in 2021. Central Hardin also became just the second public school in seven years to win the state title. “We proved that with the right people and the right coaching,

Crestwood, KY · 6d

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Kentucky’s Directors of Pupil Personnel Come Together at the 2026 KDPP Institute

More than 200 directors of pupil personnel (DPPs) and district team members from across Kentucky gathered Sept. 16-18 at the Griffin Gate Marriott in Lexington for the 2026 Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel Institute. Built around the theme “Showing Up,” the three-day professional learning event focused on one of the most important commitments educators can make: showing up for students.

Kentucky · 4d

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Fayette County schools outline NTI plan ahead of winter weather

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fayette County Public Schools is outlining how students will learn from home when the district uses nontraditional instruction days, or NTI, as winter approaches. The plan was included in a presentation for Monday night’s Fayette County Board of Education planning meeting. The presentation said the...

Fayette County, KY · 4d

Lexington Herald-Leader

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Different days off for Fayette and Jessamine schools ‘play havoc' with families

Some families who have children attending schools in both Jessamine and adjoining Fayette County tell Jessamine School Board Chair Steven Scrivner that the districts having different days off “does play havoc.” So on Friday morning, Scrivner sent an email to his counterparts in Fayette County to see if the two districts can better align their fall and spring breaks and other days off going forward. “Many of our teachers and staff live in one county and work in the other. A number of families have children in both districts and youth sports draw from both communities. When our breaks fall on different weeks, those families end up arranging childcare and time off twice, and teams lose players for practices and games,” he said. Scrivner told the Herald-Leader that Jessamine County takes out-of-district students. If a family moves from Fayette to Jessamine County and has a high school student who wants to finish up at Fayette’s Paul Laurence Dunbar, their younger child might be newly enrolled in a Jessamine County middle school. He asked if leaders from the two districts could meet. By Friday afternoon, Fayette school board chairman Tyler Murphy had a response: “I spoke with our Interim Superintendent (Bill

Fayette County, KY · 7d

The Courier Journal

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St. Xavier soccer caps unbeaten season with latest KHSAA state title

LEXINGTON — After capturing the program’s 18th state championship, only one question remained for the 2026 St. Xavier High School soccer team . Best St. X squad ever? The Tigers stated their case Saturday, Nov. 7, overwhelming Paul Dunbar 5-0 in the championship match of the state tournament at Lexington Sporting Club Stadium . It was a near-perfect finish to a perfect season. “Dunbar had a heck of a season, and they’re a great team," St. X coach Andy Schulten said. "They just caught us on a hot, hot day. Once we got that first goal to go in and then we followed with another, we knew they couldn’t really sit back on us. It was just, ‘Run at them!’” St. X (25-0-1) completed the first undefeated season by a Kentucky boys soccer team since also accomplishing the feat during a 27-0-2 campaign in 2012. The Tigers won their second straight state title and third in the past four years. Along with its No. 1 state ranking, St. X is ranked No. 2 in the nation by United Soccer Coaches . The only blemish on its record was a 1-1 tie against Cleveland St. Ignatius on Sept. 26. St. X

Lexington, KY · 6d

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South Laurel survives Madison Southern thriller, advances to second round of Class 5A playoffs

RICHMOND — South Laurel’s football season will continue for at least another week after the Cardinals survived a thrilling 42-40 battle against Madison Southern in the opening round of the KHSAA Class 5A playoffs Friday. The two-point victory improved South Laurel to 8-3 and sent the Cardinals into...

Berea, KY · 7d