Fayette Co. students head back to school

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Wednesday marks the first day back to school for Fayette County students.

The district ranks second in size in Kentucky, only behind Louisville’s public school system.

42,000 Fayette County Public Schools students are back in the classroom today.

Mayor Jim Gray got in on the action, taking the bus to Booker T. Washington

Mayor Jim Gray reads to a student on the way to Booker T. Washington Elementary. (Photo Courtesy: Mayor Jim Gray)

Parents with questions about a child’s bus stop, or school calendar and important dates, the school district has a few resources online that are available by clicking here.

In addition to Fayette County, Laurel County and multiple other school districts in the state are also back to school today.