The end of the school year always seems like it comes up quickly. One moment, you’re welcoming students back from their summer vacations and setting goals for the new year; the next moment, you’re watching your students walk across the graduation stage and celebrating their academic accomplishments.
The first full week of May marks Teacher Appreciation Week, which is the perfect time to express gratitude for all of the incredible work that our educators do.
The Prichard Committee has recognized all seven schools in Campbell County as Family Friendly Schools, highlighting their commitment to creating supportive environments for students and their families.
Under the leadership of Cathy Sammons, an educator in the Kentucky Innovative Teacher Fellowship, 10th-grade students are exploring sustainability not just as a science concept, but as a civic responsibility.
When we prioritize these connections with students and families, it leads to increased family involvement, which, in turn, has a positive impact on the success and well-being of our students and their families.
Our values include empathy, dignity, independence and accountability, all of which line up with the Family Friendly Certification process.
I know many of you are paying close attention to decisions made by the Trump Administration regarding education, including the recent executive order aimed at closing the U.S. Department of Education (USED).
At Picadome Elementary (Fayette County), we believe a strong partnership between families and the school is essential for student success.
COVID’s impacts are still felt today, however, we have worked hard to reverse some of those impacts, including family and community engagement.
Head Start focuses on the whole child, which makes families a foundational part of their development and growth.
