Tag: Fayette County Public Schools
FCPS extends closure of all schools to May 1 due to COVID-19
Fayette County Public Schools extends its closure of all schools and offices through at least May 1 due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Two Fayette County Public Schools employees diagnosed with COVID-19
Two Fayette County Public Schools employees were diagnosed with COVID-19 on Monday, according to the school district.
Last day of class moved to May 28 for Fayette County Public Schools
The last day of school for Fayette County Public Schools has been moved to May 28 due to missed days from illness and weather.
Fayette County Public Schools react to coronavirus
Fayette County Public Schools says it doesn't know if the first person who tested positive for the coronavirus in Kentucky has any connection to anyone in the school system.
Fayette County Schools out rest of week due to illness
Fayette County Public Schools joins dozens of school districts that are closed the rest of this week because so many teachers and students are sick.
Applications closing soon for new girls STEM school in Lexington
Officials say the new STEM school for girls opens in the Fall and applications will close by February 17.
Fayette County Board of Ed. becomes 2nd district in state to file vaping lawsuit
The Fayette County Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to file a lawsuit against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of e-cigarettes and other vaping devices and products.
Suspect search puts Lexington schools on heightened alert
Three schools went on heightened alert Tuesday morning while police searched for a burglary suspect.
Tates Creek High School continues to monitor air quality
In August, the school board approved the plans for a brand new Tates Creek High School building to address the ongoing issues with the existing facility.
FCPS: Test results shows changes are working
Fayette County Public Schools says student test results released Tuesday show the proper steps are being taken to improve targeted schools and expand access and opportunity for every student.
Realtors working to give back to Lexington teachers
Kristen LaRue was a teacher for seven years before she switched to real estate.
Fayette County Public Schools announce new rules during athletic events
Small changes that could possibly make a big difference, that's what Fayette County Public Schools is trying to do with four new safety rules.
Incident at Frederick Douglass leads to changes at Fayette County Schools athletic events
The district says the Frederick Douglass incident led the six high schools agreeing to safety changes.
Record enrollment at Fayette County Public Schools
Superintendent Manny Caulk says Fayette County Public Schools has at least 650 more students this year.
Two high schoolers attend 2019 Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs
Fayette County Public Schools sent two high school students to the 2019 Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs this year.
FCPS to have booth at Lexington’s Pride Fest for first time ever
Fayette County Public Schools will have an information booth at Lexington's Pride Fest this Saturday, for the first time ever.
PNC Foundation announces $150,000 grant for early education
The PNC Foundation has announced that it is awarding a $100,000 grant to Fayette County Public Schools and a $50,000 grant to Lexington Public Library
Fayette County school bus involved in accident
Lexington police and fire officials say New Circle Road and North Limestone is blocked off because of a multi-vehicle crash.
Lexington Mayor called out during community meeting
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton was called out Tuesday night during B.U.I.L.D.'s annual Nehemiah Action Assembly, a gathering of about 2,000 people from 26 congregations, working toward making Lexington safer and healthier.
FCPS employees donate nearly $37,000 to United Way
Employees of Fayette County Public Schools have contributed more than $36,800 through the district’s 2018-19 United Way giving campaign.
