Signing Day with LCHS Senior, Luke Featherolf!
Congratulations to Luke Fetherolf, a senior at LCHS, who signed a letter of intent with Union Commonwealth University, located in Barbourville, KY, on Friday, February 27th, to further his education and football career. The signing ceremony took place in the LCHS library, attended by Luke's coaches, teammates, and family, to celebrate the memorable event.
LCHS Football Coach Alan Short delivered heartfelt remarks reflecting on Luke's four-year journey with the LC Bulldogs. “To put it simply, he is one of a kind. I believe everyone in this room would agree that he is an exceptionally talented football player. Moreover, he is an even better person,” he stated. He continued, “Luke, your time as a Bulldog has made a lasting impact on this program. You have elevated the standards, shaped the culture, and represented this community with great pride. We are incredibly proud of you, grateful for your influence, and excited to see you continue to grow, compete, and succeed at the next level.”
Mr. Darin Fetherolf, Luke’s father, expressed his pride in his son's strong faith and work ethic, noting that Luke developed a profound love for sports at a very young age.
In a humble expression of gratitude, Luke shared, "First of all, nothing is possible without God in your life. If you don't have God in your life, you won't be successful. I want to thank all my coaches and teammates for being there for me. My parents, for always putting in the blood, sweat, and tears for me. Nothing is possible without you guys and for you being by my side. And to all my coaches, I just want to thank you guys. Thank you for everything!"
Again, we congratulate Luke on this amazing accomplishment! We wish him the very best in his future endeavors at Union Commonwealth University! #LCisHome
Congratulations to Luke Fetherolf, a senior at LCHS, who signed a letter of intent with Union Commonwealth University, located in Barbourville, KY, on Friday, February 27th, to further his education and football career. The signing ceremony took place in the LCHS library, attended by Luke's coaches, teammates, and family, to celebrate the memorable event.
LCHS Football Coach Alan Short delivered heartfelt remarks reflecting on Luke's four-year journey with the LC Bulldogs. “To put it simply, he is one of a kind. I believe everyone in this room would agree that he is an exceptionally talented football player. Moreover, he is an even better person,” he stated. He continued, “Luke, your time as a Bulldog has made a lasting impact on this program. You have elevated the standards, shaped the culture, and represented this community with great pride. We are incredibly proud of you, grateful for your influence, and excited to see you continue to grow, compete, and succeed at the next level.”
Mr. Darin Fetherolf, Luke’s father, expressed his pride in his son's strong faith and work ethic, noting that Luke developed a profound love for sports at a very young age.
In a humble expression of gratitude, Luke shared, "First of all, nothing is possible without God in your life. If you don't have God in your life, you won't be successful. I want to thank all my coaches and teammates for being there for me. My parents, for always putting in the blood, sweat, and tears for me. Nothing is possible without you guys and for you being by my side. And to all my coaches, I just want to thank you guys. Thank you for everything!"
Again, we congratulate Luke on this amazing accomplishment! We wish him the very best in his future endeavors at Union Commonwealth University! #LCisHome
Best of luck to the LCHS Boys Basketball Team as they compete tonight in the 58th District Boys Basketball Tournament against the Floyd Central Jaguars! Floyd Central is hosting the game, with
tip-off set for 7 PM! Let's go, Bulldogs! #LCisHome
tip-off set for 7 PM! Let's go, Bulldogs! #LCisHome
Congratulations to our LC Youth Wrestling Team, which recently competed in the state competition, with 1,045 registered youth wrestlers and 101 teams. The LC Youth team placed 5th in the Large Team Division 1 and 8th place overall! We are so proud of the team and coaches for all their hard work and dedication!
Congratulations to our LC Youth Wrestling team members, who won and placed in the event!
State Champion 6U 55lbs- Kolten Bates
State Champion 10U 77lbs- Cory Keeton
3rd Place Finish 8U 70lbs- Merrick Mills
3rd Place Finish 10U 67lbs- Ty Muncy
4th Place Finish 10U 84lbs- Eli Block
6th Place Finish 6U 70lbs- Oaklyn Diamond
Congratulations to our LC Youth Wrestling team members, who won and placed in the event!
State Champion 6U 55lbs- Kolten Bates
State Champion 10U 77lbs- Cory Keeton
3rd Place Finish 8U 70lbs- Merrick Mills
3rd Place Finish 10U 67lbs- Ty Muncy
4th Place Finish 10U 84lbs- Eli Block
6th Place Finish 6U 70lbs- Oaklyn Diamond
Congratulations to LCHS Agriculture Teacher, Mrs. Melissa Blackburn, for being recognized on Wednesday, February 25, 2025, as the Big Sandy River Region Nominee for the Golden Owl Award! The Golden Owl Award is awarded to the state’s top agriculture teachers, with nominations collected from local students, parents, fellow teachers, and community members. Mrs. Blackburn was presented with a personalized plaque and received a $500 check from Ms. Sheldon McKinney, Executive Director of the KY FFA Foundation.
During the ceremony, several students shared how Mrs. Blackburn has impacted them personally through her classes. Agriculture sophomore, Samantha Spradlin, shared, “Mrs. Blackburn inspires me to do better each day and makes learning about agriculture interesting and fun.” LCHS FFA President, Mikka Horn, expressed, “Mrs. Blackburn is a role model who encouraged and motivated me to step up in situations where I was nervous. This helped me to grow and develop confidence. She has shown me how much teachers care about their students!” LCHS co-worker, Crystal Cavins, shared, “Mrs. Blackburn goes above and beyond for her students and school. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this award!”
Mrs. Blackburn was visibly emotional when asked about the significance of this award. “This is a dream award because it comes from my students! It isn’t determined by measurable means. My students recognized this in me, and that is why it means so much!” Again, congratulations to Mrs. Blackburn, who truly goes above and beyond for her students, schools, and community. We value the important contributions she makes in preparing our LC students to become future leaders in agriculture and other industries. #LCisHome
During the ceremony, several students shared how Mrs. Blackburn has impacted them personally through her classes. Agriculture sophomore, Samantha Spradlin, shared, “Mrs. Blackburn inspires me to do better each day and makes learning about agriculture interesting and fun.” LCHS FFA President, Mikka Horn, expressed, “Mrs. Blackburn is a role model who encouraged and motivated me to step up in situations where I was nervous. This helped me to grow and develop confidence. She has shown me how much teachers care about their students!” LCHS co-worker, Crystal Cavins, shared, “Mrs. Blackburn goes above and beyond for her students and school. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this award!”
Mrs. Blackburn was visibly emotional when asked about the significance of this award. “This is a dream award because it comes from my students! It isn’t determined by measurable means. My students recognized this in me, and that is why it means so much!” Again, congratulations to Mrs. Blackburn, who truly goes above and beyond for her students, schools, and community. We value the important contributions she makes in preparing our LC students to become future leaders in agriculture and other industries. #LCisHome
Parents and guardians of all students in Lawrence County Schools, please take a few minutes to complete the Title I Parent Engagement Survey! Your input matters to us and will help LC Schools plan ways to improve our Title I Parent Engagement. The survey needs to be answered only once per family. The deadline for completing the survey is March 29th. We appreciate your time and value your opinion. Feel free to share this QR code with other parents and guardians of students in Lawrence County Schools. #LCisHome
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Tonight is Game Night! Best of luck to the LCHS Lady Bulldogs, who will play the Betsy Layne Lady Bobcats for the 58th District Championship this evening, Wednesday, February 25th! The game will be hosted by Floyd Central High School, with tip-off set for 7:00 PM! Let's go support our Lady Bulldogs! #LCisHome
Best of luck to our LCHS Boys Basketball team as they compete in the 2026 58th District Boys Basketball Tournament. The Lawrence County Bulldogs will play the Betsy Layne Bobcats at Floyd Central High School with tip-off at 7:30 PM! Let's go, Bulldogs!
Save the date! Blaine Elementary is hosting a fundraiser featuring Wildfire Championship Wrestling on Saturday, March 14th, with bell time at 8 PM. Mark your calendar and plan to attend this fun, entertaining event to support Blaine Elementary!
If you are having trouble logging in to the Parent Portal, you need to update or delete and reinstall the app. If your app is outdated then it is pointing to an old link so updating will solve this.
Lawrence County Schools will have a traditional snow day today, Tuesday, February 24. Additional snowfall overnight recovered many routes across our county, and temperatures will not allow thawing until up in the afternoon. Stay safe and warm! #LCSIsHome
Celebrating Our LCHS FFA Chapter During National FFA Week!
Join us in celebrating our LCHS FFA Chapter during National FFA Week, which takes place from February 21 to 28, 2025! This special week celebrates agriculture, leadership, and the National FFA Organization. The program was established in 1947, and it promotes agricultural education and future career opportunities in fields such as science, business, and technology.
-Highlight the significance of agricultural education
-Celebrate the "blue jacket" tradition
-Showcase member achievements in leadership and community service
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Lawrence County Schools will be closed today, Monday, February 23, due to snow and low temperatures creating slick conditions on bus routes throughout the county. This will be a traditional snow day. There will be no NTI or remote learning today. Please stay safe and stay warm! #LCisHome
Save the Date! LCHS will be hosting a College Fair & Higher Education Expo on Thursday, March 12th! Juniors and Seniors, along with their parents, are invited to meet representatives from colleges, universities, and other postsecondary programs to gain insight into admissions and other important information.
Junior Student/Family Tour Time: 9:00-9:45 AM
Senior Student/Family Tour Time: 9:45-10:15 AM
LCHS freshmen and sophomores will have the opportunity to participate in a meet-and-greet with representatives during the morning rotation!
Be sure to mark your calendars and make plans to attend this beneficial event! #LCisHome
Junior Student/Family Tour Time: 9:00-9:45 AM
Senior Student/Family Tour Time: 9:45-10:15 AM
LCHS freshmen and sophomores will have the opportunity to participate in a meet-and-greet with representatives during the morning rotation!
Be sure to mark your calendars and make plans to attend this beneficial event! #LCisHome
Attendance Matters! LC Schools is celebrating ALL of our schools across the district for averaging 93% attendance over the past two weeks! We are so proud of all of our students and families for making attendance a top priority! Let's keep this momentum rolling!
Great Attendance = Fantastic learning opportunities, interactions, and memories with friends! #LCisHome
Great Attendance = Fantastic learning opportunities, interactions, and memories with friends! #LCisHome
Lawrence County Board of Education Feb 17th, 2026, Meeting Highlights!
The Lawrence County Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, in the LCHS library.
*Louisa East Elementary School Spotlight*
The Louisa East Elementary School presented their student showcase featuring various activities and classes, which featured:
• Boys' and girls' basketball teams
• Art and music programs
• Hydroponics science class
• The STLP team
• Safety patrol
• Entrepreneurship projects
LEES students provided activity summaries to the board members and audience regarding their respective teams and classes. The LC Board appreciated the strong participation from the LEES students in this showcase.
*LCHS Presentation ABA2/Apprenticeship Program & FFA Chapter Events*
Dakota Thornsbury, a student in the LCHS Apprenticeship Building America, Round 2 (ABA2), delivered an insightful PowerPoint presentation on her experience in the public relations apprenticeship. The LCHS FFA students presented the board with their upcoming chapter events.
*Generous Donation for Backpack Program*
Additionally, the Lawrence County Tourism Board made a $7,300 donation to support the school district's backpack program. This funding is made possible through community support of the annual Turkey Trot Run/Walk, held every Thanksgiving. The tourism board has consistently supported our students and families throughout Lawrence County through this event for nearly eight years. #LCisHome
Congratulations to Fallsburg Elementary School on achieving the highest attendance in the LC School District in January! Also, FES won the Most Improved Attendance Winner! We are so proud of all the students at FES! Keep showing up! Attendance Matters! #LCisHome
Today we celebrate School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! Here at LC Schools we have the best! We thank Officer Powers and Officer Musick for their commitment and dedication to our students, teachers, and staff! They not only keep our schools safe, but build positive relationships with students by offering programs such as Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) for our elementary grades. Let's thank them for going above and beyond to support our school community at LC Schools! #LCisHome
Congratulations to LCHS Senior, Kaiden Harris, who entered the 1000-point club! This accomplishment is the result of years of play, dedication, and love of the game! Congratulations, Kaiden, on this amazing milestone! #LCisHome
Save the Date! LCHS will be hosting their Spring Science Fair Night & Career Fair on Tuesday, March 17th, from 5-7 PM!
Students will have the opportunity to explore career options by connecting with industry leaders from various fields. Additionally, students from all science classes will receive bonus points for attendance. Be sure to mark your calendars and attend LCHS Spring Science Night! #LCisHome
LCHS Hosts the Apprenticeship Building America, Round 2 (ABA2) Regional Network Meeting!
Today, Thursday, February 22nd, LCHS proudly hosted the ABA2 Regional Network Meeting! LCHS juniors, Caroline See and Dakota Thornsbury, our current public relations apprentices, welcomed attendees and provided an extensive overview of our program.
The ABA2 program aims to develop, expand, and diversify Registered Apprenticeship Programs. Currently, 31 students at LCHS are enrolled in this initiative, gaining valuable real-world work experience. Through this program, students can acquire essential job skills, enhance communication skills, and improve social interaction in a professional environment. Participants can build confidence, manage tasks effectively, and boost long-term employability.
Mr. Sparks, the LCHS Career Support Specialist, is committed to ensuring our students have access to apprenticeship opportunities. Mr. Sparks shared, "It was an honor to host the ABA2 Regional Network Meeting with our local participating schools. Our public affairs apprentices did an excellent job of highlighting our program here in Lawrence County. It's inspiring to witness the successes we're achieving and to have the opportunity to collaborate with other schools in this initiative."
The ABA2 program is instrumental in providing career readiness and equipping our LCHS students for future success! #LCisHome
Today, Thursday, February 22nd, LCHS proudly hosted the ABA2 Regional Network Meeting! LCHS juniors, Caroline See and Dakota Thornsbury, our current public relations apprentices, welcomed attendees and provided an extensive overview of our program.
The ABA2 program aims to develop, expand, and diversify Registered Apprenticeship Programs. Currently, 31 students at LCHS are enrolled in this initiative, gaining valuable real-world work experience. Through this program, students can acquire essential job skills, enhance communication skills, and improve social interaction in a professional environment. Participants can build confidence, manage tasks effectively, and boost long-term employability.
Mr. Sparks, the LCHS Career Support Specialist, is committed to ensuring our students have access to apprenticeship opportunities. Mr. Sparks shared, "It was an honor to host the ABA2 Regional Network Meeting with our local participating schools. Our public affairs apprentices did an excellent job of highlighting our program here in Lawrence County. It's inspiring to witness the successes we're achieving and to have the opportunity to collaborate with other schools in this initiative."
The ABA2 program is instrumental in providing career readiness and equipping our LCHS students for future success! #LCisHome
