Update: The scene has been cleared, and buses are en route and headed home!
LC Schools Bus #201 was involved in a minor fender-bender after picking up students from Louisa West and Louisa East. Thankfully, there were no injuries! The police are on the scene and are currently clearing the accident. Please be aware that students may arrive home a few minutes later than usual due to the event! Thank you! #LCisHome
Congratulations to Blaine Elementary & Middle School on being #1 in Attendance in the district for the month of August!
Mr. Jewell shared his excitement: "I want to take a moment to celebrate and praise our students for their outstanding effort toward maintaining great attendance! Your commitment to coming to school every day, being ready to learn, and making the most of each school day truly makes a difference in your success. I am extremely proud of the responsibility and dedication you are showing, and I encourage you to keep up the great work. Keep showing up, keep learning, and keep being the amazing Wildcats that you are! "
We are so proud of you for showing up every day! Attendance Matters in LC! #LCisHome
Mr. Jewell shared his excitement: "I want to take a moment to celebrate and praise our students for their outstanding effort toward maintaining great attendance! Your commitment to coming to school every day, being ready to learn, and making the most of each school day truly makes a difference in your success. I am extremely proud of the responsibility and dedication you are showing, and I encourage you to keep up the great work. Keep showing up, keep learning, and keep being the amazing Wildcats that you are! "
We are so proud of you for showing up every day! Attendance Matters in LC! #LCisHome
Reminder *No School* Labor Day is Monday, September 7th!
*Please note that all of the LC school offices and the central office will also be CLOSED!*
We hope our staff, students, and their families enjoy the upcoming long weekend! School will resume on Tuesday, September 8th!
*Please note that all of the LC school offices and the central office will also be CLOSED!*
We hope our staff, students, and their families enjoy the upcoming long weekend! School will resume on Tuesday, September 8th!
THREE DAYS- Let's make them count, Louisa West!! Show up each day and join in on the fun! Don't forget to dress to impress for Fall pictures!
Louisa West- Grandparents' Game Night on Tuesday, Sept 8th!
Save the Date! We’re so excited to announce that we’ll be hosting a game night on Tuesday, Sept 8th from 4:00 - 5:00 PM in honor of Grandparents' Day! Be sure to make plans to join us for an evening filled with fun and excitement! It is going to be an amazing event!
Save the Date! We’re so excited to announce that we’ll be hosting a game night on Tuesday, Sept 8th from 4:00 - 5:00 PM in honor of Grandparents' Day! Be sure to make plans to join us for an evening filled with fun and excitement! It is going to be an amazing event!
Please join us in welcoming our newest LC School District employees! We are excited to have you as part of the LC School family!
- Mrs. Laura Newsome, District Guidance Counselor
- Ms. Stella Setzer, Payroll Clerk
We are excited to have these ladies on our team, helping our district move forward! #LCisHome
- Mrs. Laura Newsome, District Guidance Counselor
- Ms. Stella Setzer, Payroll Clerk
We are excited to have these ladies on our team, helping our district move forward! #LCisHome
Our LC Transportation Department welcomes our new bus monitors to the district!
We appreciate their supervision, their assistance in ensuring student safety, and their assistance with loading and unloading our buses.
- Michelle Cosgrove
- Nichole Dowd
- Anna Holley
- Jamie Liming
We appreciate their supervision, their assistance in ensuring student safety, and their assistance with loading and unloading our buses.
- Michelle Cosgrove
- Nichole Dowd
- Anna Holley
- Jamie Liming
We are excited to welcome our new food service staff to our schools!
- Elizabeth Berry, LMS Cafeteria Manager
- Daniela Holman, FES
- Ashlee Lemaster, LEES
- Alexis Sanders, LCHS
- Sonya Sprouse, FES
We appreciate all of these ladies for their hard work and dedication to our students! #LCisHome
Louisa West Elementary School is thrilled to introduce several new members to our staff this year! We are truly excited to have them join our team. This promises to be a fantastic year filled with foundational growth and enriching learning experiences!
As we all settle into the 2026 school year, we are excited to introduce you to our administration and principalship teams for Lawrence County Schools! Our team is committed to building schools that prioritize academic achievement and build safe, welcoming, and positive school environments. We are continuing to establish strong connections, communication, and partnerships among our schools, families, and local organizations to support student success. Let's keep working together to motivate our students to have the best school year ever!
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September is a busy month, but we also have days off. Let's show up each day and make it count!
Any student with perfect attendance on 9/8-9/10 will be entered into a drawing for a free prize from the Book Fair! We will also be planning fun activities for High Attendance Day on 9/9. Currently, LWES is at 94.87% and our yearly goal is to stay at or above 93%.
Any student with perfect attendance on 9/8-9/10 will be entered into a drawing for a free prize from the Book Fair! We will also be planning fun activities for High Attendance Day on 9/9. Currently, LWES is at 94.87% and our yearly goal is to stay at or above 93%.
Notice of Approved 2026-2027 School Tax Rates
The Lawrence County Board of Education has set the tax rates for SY 2026-2027 on August 27, 2026.
• Real Estate Tax Rate: 61.9 cents per $100 of assessed value
• Personal Property Tax Rate: 62.5 cents per $100 of assessed value
• Motor Vehicle/Watercraft Tax Rate: 35.0 cents per $100 of assessed value
• Utility Tax Rate: 3.0%
Note: This rate represents the state-calculated “compensating rate with exonerations” and is not subject to a public recall vote under KRS 132.017.
The Lawrence County Board of Education has set the tax rates for SY 2026-2027 on August 27, 2026.
• Real Estate Tax Rate: 61.9 cents per $100 of assessed value
• Personal Property Tax Rate: 62.5 cents per $100 of assessed value
• Motor Vehicle/Watercraft Tax Rate: 35.0 cents per $100 of assessed value
• Utility Tax Rate: 3.0%
Note: This rate represents the state-calculated “compensating rate with exonerations” and is not subject to a public recall vote under KRS 132.017.
Happy birthday to Ms. Maynard and Mrs. Brewer! Happy early birthday to Mrs. Caudill! We are thankful to celebrate another birthday with these Louisa West staff members!
Attendance Matters! Attending school every day promotes social growth for our students!
*Making Friends* Daily contact helps students build lasting relationships!
*Teamwork* Group projects and play help teach sharing, listening, and the ability to resolve conflicts peacefully!
*Support Systems* Our staff and schools work hard to guide and promote emotional well-being for our students!
The attendance poster was designed by Mrs. Brown's art student, Ashley Maynard, a 2026 senior. Ashley won the KY Department of Education Attendance Matters poster for grades 9-12! #LCisHome
*Making Friends* Daily contact helps students build lasting relationships!
*Teamwork* Group projects and play help teach sharing, listening, and the ability to resolve conflicts peacefully!
*Support Systems* Our staff and schools work hard to guide and promote emotional well-being for our students!
The attendance poster was designed by Mrs. Brown's art student, Ashley Maynard, a 2026 senior. Ashley won the KY Department of Education Attendance Matters poster for grades 9-12! #LCisHome
Reminders for our first day of Pre-K tomorrow!
LC Schools invites our community to celebrate reading! We encourage our Lawrence County families with children ages 0-5 to sign up for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library! This is a completely FREE program that mails your child an age-appropriate, high-quality book each month! Early reading has been shown to build vocabulary, build reading skills for kindergarten preparation, and encourage family bonding. Go sign up today by scanning the QR code or clicking on this link:
https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/KYLAWRENCE/
https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/KYLAWRENCE/
REMINDER- Preschool Meet the Teacher is today from 4-6. This is for any student that will be starting the year in preschool on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Can't wait to see everyone!
Preschool Meet the Teacher is Monday and our students join us on Wednesday to begin the year!
We are currently at 96.80% for attendance. Our goal for the year is to be at or above 93%. Please show up daily and be on time! 7:50 begins our school day and students are tardy after this time. Our attendance banners will arrive and be handed out to the winning homerooms this week.
We are currently at 96.80% for attendance. Our goal for the year is to be at or above 93%. Please show up daily and be on time! 7:50 begins our school day and students are tardy after this time. Our attendance banners will arrive and be handed out to the winning homerooms this week.
Wear red and black/bulldog attire tomorrow! Hats are acceptable! Our LCHS Cheerleaders will be here for our morning arrival/breakfast tomorrow!
Discover What's Happening in the Lawrence County School District! Introducing the LC Board Bulletin!
Take a moment to explore the latest happenings within our school district! This publication highlights each of our LC Board of Education meetings. Be sure to keep an eye out for highlighted features of each of our schools and their students throughout the year!
As we begin this school year, we celebrated our school district's summer achievements! The board presented the LC Food Service staff with certificates for providing over 57,000 meals to our LC families. Blaine Middle School celebrated with an open house to welcome the STAR Academy, which awarded a $1,000,000 grant to enhance 7th- and 8th-grade classes. The Back-to-School luncheon was also a profound success, uniting our teachers and staff throughout the district. The Lawrence County Professional Learning Conference 7.0 (LCPLC) offered sessions that taught positive, proven teaching techniques.
As we kick-start the new school year, we are excited to announce the start of design schematics and renovation work for Louisa East and the new Louisa West (formerly the LC Community Center). This initiative will create space for a first-grade wing at LEES. Additionally, our LWES preschool and kindergarten will transition into their newly renovated building. We can’t wait to provide these upgraded facilities to our students and families!
Stay tuned for more news from LC Schools! As a reminder, our next regular board meeting is scheduled for September 21st at the LCHS library. #LCisHome
Take a moment to explore the latest happenings within our school district! This publication highlights each of our LC Board of Education meetings. Be sure to keep an eye out for highlighted features of each of our schools and their students throughout the year!
As we begin this school year, we celebrated our school district's summer achievements! The board presented the LC Food Service staff with certificates for providing over 57,000 meals to our LC families. Blaine Middle School celebrated with an open house to welcome the STAR Academy, which awarded a $1,000,000 grant to enhance 7th- and 8th-grade classes. The Back-to-School luncheon was also a profound success, uniting our teachers and staff throughout the district. The Lawrence County Professional Learning Conference 7.0 (LCPLC) offered sessions that taught positive, proven teaching techniques.
As we kick-start the new school year, we are excited to announce the start of design schematics and renovation work for Louisa East and the new Louisa West (formerly the LC Community Center). This initiative will create space for a first-grade wing at LEES. Additionally, our LWES preschool and kindergarten will transition into their newly renovated building. We can’t wait to provide these upgraded facilities to our students and families!
Stay tuned for more news from LC Schools! As a reminder, our next regular board meeting is scheduled for September 21st at the LCHS library. #LCisHome
