Fayette County Public Schools

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All FCPS after-school and evening activities are canceled on Friday, Sept. 27, due to inclement weather.

🎒 Get to know Fayette County Board of Education District 3 Representative Jason Moore! 💭 Looking for more? Read Moore's full response at fcps.net/post-details/~…

✅ Seniors in Bryan Station High's social studies class interacted with nearly 40 community partners today during the Civics Expo to gather information and inspiration for their Local Government unit projects.

🎉 Students at Athens-Chilesburg Elementary showed off their house pride during a recent assembly.

🩺 With fall break approaching and potential family trips on the horizon, remember to follow some basic guidelines to help ward off and prevent the spread of flu, COVID, whooping cough, RSV, and other respiratory ailments. 💭 Find tips and resources at fcps.net/post-details/~…

📘 Share your love for reading with FCPS youngsters by volunteering for REAL Read! 📙 This unique program gives YOU the opportunity to read to a class. 📗 Learn more at fcps.net/realread or find an opening at fcps.net/volunteer

🏫 Through a blend of interactive workshops, empowering discussions, and inspirational speakers, the annual Destined for Greatness girls summit aimed to boost confidence, resilience, and leadership skills for more than 200 students. 💭 Learn more at fcps.net/post-details/~…

🎒 Get to know Fayette County Board of Education District 4 Representative Amanda Ferguson! 💭 Looking for more? Read Ferguson's full response at fcps.net/post-details/~…

📢 To improve transparency, communication, and safety across our district, FCPS has launched a new safety tracker. This online space provides up-to-date summaries of situations impacting school safety, emergency procedures, and more. 💭 Learn more at fcps.net/post-details/~…

🏈 Dunbar fans of all ages came together for a special tailgate at Friday night's football game, where students and staff honored the original Dunbar High School and its members.

🔊 The Bryan Station High mariachi band was recently featured on an episode of the CNN 5 Good Things podcast! 🎧 Give it a listen at cnn.com/audio/podcasts…

🌳 Several Fayette County Public Schools will benefit from a new forestry grant to help enhance the tree canopy on campuses in underserved neighborhoods. 🌲Learn more at fcps.net/post-details/~…

🔔 REMINDER: Fayette County Public Schools will be closed for Fall Break from September 30 through October 4.

🎽 More than 220 people participated in Fayette County Public Schools’ inaugural 5K Run for a Cause, which raised almost $9,500 toward building a school in Africa. 👟 Learn more at fcps.net/post-details/~…

🎒 Get to know Fayette County Board of Education District 1 Representative Marilyn Clark! 💭 Looking for more? Read Clark's full response at fcps.net/post-details/~…

🏅 Congratulations to the FCPS graduates selected for induction into the Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame! 🏆 See the list at fcps.net/post-details/~…

🏵️ Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! September 15 through October 15 is nationally recognized as a time to celebrate and honor the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States!

🏫 About 220 young men in grades 6-12 attended this fall's "If I Can, You Can" Summit, which aimed to empower students through mentorship, motivational talks, and hands-on workshops. 💭 Learn more at fcps.net/post-details/~…

📚 First Lady Britainy Beshear visited a Northern Elem. classroom today to read "The Hero Two Doors Down" to students. 📗 The visit marks the start of this year's REAL Read program, which inspires youngsters to build literacy skills. 📙 Learn more at fcps.net/realread