Spencer County High School

Last night was a big night for Spencer County athletes! In Shelbyville, the Bears baseball team took down the Collins Titans in 9 innings to win the 30th District championship. Down the road in Louisville, the girls and boys track and field teams captured their own regional title, besting teams from Shelby County, CAL, DeSales, Doss, Henry County, Jeffersontown, Valley, Waggener, and Western. Congratulations to all these athletes and coaches for all their hard work!

Today, the Class of 2025 kicked off the beginning of the end with their traditional tour of Spencer County Schools. Pictured here, seniors walked the halls of TES one final time before graduation. We love all of our senior traditions, but this is one of our favorites!

While everyone’s running; we’re recruiting! Students are racing for the buses. Teachers are sprinting for the exits. And HR? We’re sprinting for résumés. While everyone else is kicking off their sandals, we’re kicking off hiring season for the 2025–26 school year at Spencer County Schools. We’re on the lookout for top-notch certified and classified staff who can bring energy, heart, and a solid coffee game to our team. Apply now and give us a reason to stop refreshing the applicant portal.

Dear Spencer County Families, Due to the threat of severe weather forecasted for this afternoon/evening, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students and staff, we will be releasing students early today, Friday, May 16, 2025. Early Dismissal Times will be: Middle and High School: 1:00 PM Elementary Schools: 2:10 PM We understand this may require adjustments to your afternoon plans, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the well-being of everyone in our community. This change in our schedule is done in hopes that each of you can be home and off the roads before the worst of the weather arrives. Please stay safe and alert to local weather updates throughout the day. Sincerely, Dr. Willie Foster Superintendent Spencer County Schools

UPDATE 5/16- This event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 21st from 3-6 PM. Need to get your sports physical redone before summer rolls in? Stop by the SCHS athletic complex on Wednesday, May 21st from 3-6 PM. Bring the KHSAA physical form (linked below or picked up from the front office) and $10 cash for the practitioner fee. Middle and high school students are welcome, and parents need not be present as long as pages 1 and 2 of the form are filled out and signed. https://shorturl.at/vTwfi

Spencer County Families, We are aware of the threat for severe weather tomorrow afternoon during dismissal and bus routes. We are closely monitoring updates from the National Weather Service. We want to inform you that there is a possibility that Spencer County Schools will need to dismiss early on Friday, May 16th. At this time, no final decision has been made, and one will not be made until tomorrow. We strongly encourage families to have a plan in place in case a change becomes necessary during the school day. Any updates, including dismissal times, will be shared as soon as they are available through our usual communication channels. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Thank you for your flexibility and continued support.

Need to get your sports physical redone before summer rolls in? Stop by the SCHS athletic complex this Friday, May 16, from 3-6 PM. Bring the KHSAA physical form (linked below or picked up from the front office) and $10 cash for the practitioner fee. Middle and high school students are welcome, and parents need not be present as long as pages 1 and 2 of the form are filled out and signed. https://shorturl.at/vTwfi

Spencer County High School is hosting a Boy's Basketball Camp June 2-5, 2025. Any boy K-7th grade (grade level is the grade that you just completed for 24-25 school year). The camp will take place at Spencer County High School. Click this link (or QR code) for MORE INFORMATION and to REGISTER! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIj7gUJEK1LPUZj0hXUzSF60-PkpNjem/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100453405020382416753&rtpof=true&sd=true

Our Office of Educational Technology has been made aware of a hazardous trend circulating on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. Students are being encouraged to insert conductive materials—such as pencils, aluminum foil, or paper clips—into USB and other ports on school-issued Chromebooks. The intent is to create sparks and smoke, often leading to fires. This behavior poses significant health and safety risks. Tampering with electronic devices can cause short circuits, potentially igniting fires. Such actions can render Chromebooks inoperable. We urge all parents and guardians to have immediate conversations with their children about the dangers of participating in this or any similar challenges.

This Derby season, the horses aren’t the only ones chasing greatness; you could be too! Spencer County Schools is hiring district-wide with open positions in transportation, maintenance, classrooms, administration, and more. We’re looking for passionate, dependable team members ready to make a difference. If you’re ready for a stable career, this is your moment. Don’t wait at the starting gate; reach out to one of our Personnel Specialists today to learn more and get started! 🐎 See you soon!

Tomorrow we begin KSA testing for all 10th and 11th grade. Please make sure your child is rested and ready! We need every student's best effort! This is our opportunity to show that we can be a top 25 district in the state of Kentucky. Lock in and COMPETE!

Happy Derby Weekend! Click on the link below for this week's newsletter. Have a great weekend and GO BEARS! https://www.canva.com/design/DAE9-3j2MTA/0XyvXT8Ji1kqd8VOBH9V3g/view?utm_content=DAE9-3j2MTA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h6e1a6d4ffd

April was an exciting month at SCHS, filled with memorable events and proud moments for our students and staff. We’re excited to share some of the highlights and photos that captured these special occasions! Prom at Mellwood Art Center On April 26, SCHS students celebrated Prom in style at the beautiful Mellwood Art Center. It was a night to remember, filled with dancing, laughter, and unforgettable memories. A sincere thank you goes out to Mrs. Hinton and Mrs. Kesler for their incredible work in planning the event, as well as to all those who helped with setup and cleanup — your efforts made the night a huge success! Career Fair SCHS hosted its annual career fair on April 16, with over 30 employers from the region in attendance. Students from the junior and senior classes had the chance to hear about full and part-time employment opportunities, registered apprenticeship programs and network with employers that offer tuition assistance and other hiring incentive programs. A special thank you to all who made this day possible for our upperclassmen! Senior Defenses On April 30, our seniors gathered at the Spencer County Extension Office to present their senior project websites to panels of evaluators. This important milestone marks the culmination of their hard work and dedication throughout the year. Thank you to Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Harrod for their guidance and commitment in preparing our seniors for this achievement!

We want to give a huge shout out to Grace Motyka, a junior engineering pathway student who was 1 of 60 rising high school senior students selected from over 145 applicants for a spot at the University of Kentucky's Civil Engineering's Summer Engineering Exploration Camp called SEEK. Mrs. Combs recommended Grace for the spot and Grace wrote a fantastic essay along with submitting her application. The week features hands-on learning opportunities, guest speakers from engineering companies, and field trips to active project sites. Students will stay in dorms on UK’s campus along with civil engineering college students who will serve as mentors for the campers. Throughout the week, campers will engage in activities to learn the fundamentals of civil engineering by participating in hands-on experiential learning activities. The camp’s emphasis is learning by doing! Way to go Grace! Grace is an amazing engineering student and a great representative of Spencer County High School.

KINDERGARTEN ONLINE REGISTRATION AND DISTRICT ANNUAL UPDATES - NOW OPEN! **Proof of Residency is Required Annually** MORE DIRECTIONS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VZj_pWhX-qhsHRGSRpmGpmdR-0RAQ-4d/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100453405020382416753&rtpof=true&sd=true CURRENT FAMILIES WITH NEW STUDENT: https://kyede12.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/spencer.jsp NEW SCPS FAMILIES: https://kyede12.infinitecampus.org/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-choose-year

KINDERGARTEN ONLINE REGISTRATION AND DISTRICT ANNUAL UPDATES - NOW OPEN! **Proof of Residency is Required Annually** MORE DIRECTIONS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VZj_pWhX-qhsHRGSRpmGpmdR-0RAQ-4d/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100453405020382416753&rtpof=true&sd=true CURRENT FAMILIES WITH NEW STUDENT: https://kyede12.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/spencer.jsp NEW SCPS FAMILIES: https://kyede12.infinitecampus.org/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-choose-year

Spencer County High School is accepting nominations for SBDM Parent Council Member . Deadline to apply is May 7, 2025. Click browser (or use QR code) to download application. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mJ6ekDPrJizVjkAUxsoKMarNWp8DGrYPrOG2UkBPR0E/edit?usp=sharing

Happy Friday, Bears! Here is this week's newsletter. Have a great weekend and Go Bears! https://www.canva.com/design/DAE9-3j2MTA/0XyvXT8Ji1kqd8VOBH9V3g/view?utm_content=DAE9-3j2MTA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h6e1a6d4ffd