Covid-19 Vaccines available at six FCPS high schools
Fayette County Public Schools has partnered with Wildhealth and LFUCG to offer the COVID-19 vaccine at all six FCPS high schools on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. All Fayette County Public Schools students 16 years of age or older (regardless of school affiliation) are eligible to be vaccinated, as are their families and FCPS employees. Teams from Wild Health will be onsite...
Woodland Aquatic Center removes pirate ship from pool
The Woodland Aquatic Center pool has begun removal of the pirate ship on April 19, 2021. A routine inspection of the ship this spring indicated extensive corrosion to several structural components. “We understand the Woodland pool pirate ship is an historic and beloved water feature, generations of families have enjoyed this iconic feature. However, the safety of our aquatics operations...
Leader Selected to Open Newest Fayette County Public Schools Program
A Chicago educator with Kentucky connections has been selected as the first-ever principal of Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy, announced Fayette County Public Schools Acting Superintendent Marlene Helm today. Jocelyn Mills, who most recently served as the principal of Chicago’s Barbara A. Sizemore Academy for students in grades K-8, started her new role just before spring break. Slated to welcome...
Lexington Public Library reopens Village Branch
The Lexington Public Library announced that the Village Branch Library, located at 2185 Versailles Road, reopens on Monday, April 12. Library staff are readying accommodations to allow customers access to computers, fax/scan services, popular titles, and hold pickups. Village Branch is the last of Lexington’s six public library locations to reopen, and all sites will continue to provide curbside...
Henry Clay senior leads the way in KYNSDA, speech & debate students look toward 2021 nationals
The Kentucky District of the National Speech & Debate Association has selected Lindsey Guilford, a senior at Henry Clay High School, as 2021 District Student of the Year. Her coach, Ryan Ray, nominated his speech team captain for this award, citing Lindsey’s strong academic record, speech/debate accomplishments, local theater roles, and leadership qualities. “Lindsey is the top NSDA point leader...
