Tag: FCPS
FCPS employee involved in meal deliveries tests positive for COVID-19
A Fayette County Public School employee involved in school bus delivery of meals to children has tested positive for COVID-19, ending meal deliveries to bus stops.
FCPS budget attempts to address demographic differences
The Fayette County Board of Education approved a $579.9 million budget Monday.
FCPS board votes on tax hike to fund school safety
Wednesday night, the Fayette County School Board is meeting to vote on a tax hike that would fund a school safety plan.
Hepatits A case confirmed in Lexington school
There is a confirmed case of Hepatitis A in a Lexington elementary school.
Fayette County Public Schools on regular schedule Friday
Fayette County Public Schools will be open on a regular schedule Friday after weather-related closings and delays earlier this week.
FCPS encourages students to visit doctor soon
Fayette County Public Schools are encouraging families to bring their students to the doctor soon because of new immunization requirements.
Lex Ed asks FCPS for comprehensive sex education
A new education movement is gaining attention in Lexington. A group that goes by Lex Ed called on the Fayette County School Board at its meeting Monday night to bring comprehensive sex education to the district. The group made an impression in purple t-shirts, artfully decorated with a bird and a bee.
Olympic medalist takes FCPS students for “World Fit Walk”
An Olympic medalist spent a little time with Fayette County Public School students on Monday.
2 FCPS high schools rated top ten in state in survey
U.S. News & World Report released its list of 2017 Best High Schools this week, with two Fayette County high schools reaching the top ten in Kentucky.
Legends Team Up with FCPS to Give Tickets to STLP Students
The Lexington Legends are working with Fayette County Public Schools to encourage participants in the Student Technology Leadership Program to complete a series of activities related to science, technology, engineering, and math.
Fayette Mascot Controversy Grows as School Pulls Name, Petition Closes
As quickly as Fayette County's newest schools mascot was released, it was taken back after a small uproar over the definition of "stallions."
New Frederick Douglass High mascot and colors reflect regional history
Administrators in the Fayette County Public School system says the colors "Keeneland Green" and orange were favored by potential students at Frederick Douglass High School.
Officials look at community around Tates Creek High School for prevention measures
A day after school and law enforcement officials started looking at the community around Tates Creek High School as a possible reason students were bringing guns to school, folks living there are reacting.
FD: Bryan Station HS evacuated because of nearby gas leak
Lexington firefighters say Bryan Station High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon because of a reported gas leak nearby.
Letter sent to parents after incident at Dunbar HS
The principal of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Lexington sent a letter home to families after a reported incident in the school parking lot. Administrators say a student stood on his vehicle with a toy rifle.
FCPS: Man tried to lure middle school student into car
Lexington police have increased patrols after a middle school student says a man tried to lure her into his car with money.
Lexington leaders ride the bus to school with students
Some bus riders in Fayette County were greeted by community leaders Wednesday morning for the first day back to school.
FCPS releases important reference & contact info for parents
Fayette Co. mothers and fathers will be sending their kids off to school tomorrow, but the school system wants parents to know that they have multiple channels through which they can keep track of their children's activities.
Sanford T. Roach tossed into name game for new FCPS high school
After his death in 2010, many people are getting on board to have Fayette County's new high school named after a popular Lexington coach.
Supporters want new FCPS school named after fallen firefighter
What started as a Facebook group, evolved into an online petition with the goal of having a Lexington high school named after fallen firefighter, Brenda Cowan.
