Last week SCPS students got to enjoy Kentucky-grown watermelons for lunch! A refreshing snack for back-to-school, and a reminder of the importance of local partnership ☀️🍉🤝
With middle schools beginning to implement Weapons Detection next week, Dr. Matthews discusses all the ways we've improved school safety heading into this school year. Watch below!
YouTube Video (LINK)
🎥What does it mean to be an Effective Communicator? SCPS educators Kim Rop and Katie Ramos and Shelby County community member Jackie Disponette, Manager of Marketing and Employee Relations at Process Machinery, Inc., discuss this "Profile of a Graduate" competency below!⬇️
https://youtu.be/olM0yTGJkew
Welcome back, SCPS Elementary! We loved seeing familiar and new faces in our halls today, let's do it again tomorrow!
Middle and High School: WE'RE SO BACK! Startin' the new school year off right today!
Welcome back to school, Shelby County! We're so excited for another excellent school year.
Watch the video below for an outline from Superintendent Josh Matthews on the achievements,, goals, and key values our staff are bringing to the classroom this year.
YouTube Video (LINK)
Take a quick tour with us through Heritage as we get ready to start the first day of school!
https://youtu.be/00vdiYcZB0c
Before students head back to class, Director of Transportation Nate Jebsen shares important updates to help everyone have a safe and successful start to the school year.
🎥 Watch the video below to learn about:
✅ New school bus stopping laws
✅ Possible route time adjustments during the first few weeks
✅ How to download and use the Stopfinder app to track your child's bus
Help us keep our students safe by watching, sharing, and spreading the word throughout our community!
⛓️💥YouTube Video (LINK)
(Spanish version of the video starts at 3:20!)
🚨With school starting this week in Shelby County, remember this important law change regarding school bus safety on the road! 🚌⬇️
On four-lane highways with a painted median, paved median, or center turn lane, traffic in BOTH DIRECTIONS must now stop for a bus with lights flashing and its stop arm out — not just two-lane roads like before. The only exception is on roadways divided by a raised concrete barrier or unpaved/grass median.
Please slow down, stay alert, and help us keep our students SAFE on their way to and from school! Let's start this school year off great, smart, and safe, Shelby County!🫶
Elementary teachers workin' hard at Day 2 of our Inspired Learning Conference! All our schools' educators came together to connect with colleagues and share classroom strategies, new and tried-and-true alike. We can't wait to see them shine as we start back next week!💙
PUBLIC HEARING On School Facilities
The Shelby County Board of Education will conduct a Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m. on August 26, 2026 at the Central Administrative Office, 1155 West Main Street.
The purpose of the hearing is to hear and document public comments on the District Facility Plan as recommended by the Local Planning Committee and the Shelby County Board of Education for approval by the Kentucky Department of Education.
The Shelby County Board of Education will conduct a Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m. on August 26, 2026 at the Central Administrative Office, 1155 West Main Street.
The purpose of the hearing is to hear and document public comments on the District Facility Plan as recommended by the Local Planning Committee and the Shelby County Board of Education for approval by the Kentucky Department of Education.
We're proud to announce that this summer we served 57,000 meals to Shelby County students and families! That's just over 35,000 more than last year! More than double! 🍽️👏
A massive thanks to our Food Services team across our district, all our schools, and our community who made this happen. The work they put in helps us be there for Shelby County families, even when school isn't in session. 🫶
Join the Shelby Saddlebred Optimist Club on September 12th for a day dedicated to supporting grandparents raising grandchildren, with access to valuable resources, free services, school supplies, family activities, safety demonstrations, and a free meal. Registration is required. See the flyer for details.
📅 Saturday, September 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (check-in begins at 10:30 a.m.)
📍 Blair Center @ Southside Elementary School
Open to residents of Shelby and surrounding counties! Registration is required by calling (502) 649-1516
Don't forget: our elementary schools will be hosting KINDER CAMP this Monday, August 3rd, for all our new Kindergarteners and their families!
Drop-off begins at 8:30 with a parent info session at 11. We'll see you there for classroom reveals and meeting your Kindergarten staff/fellow families!🍎💙
🎥With school right around the corner, our Exceptional Child Education (ECE) teachers were hard at work today at the ECE Inspired Learning Conference! We chatted with ECE Director Stephanie Barrows about the steps these SCPS educators are taking to prepare and learn new strategies to support and help students grow in the best way possible.
(Thank you to our community and PTO partnerships that made this event happen!)👏
Shelby County Head Start is now enrolling and has tuition-based slots available! Families can take advantage of quality early learning, health and nutrition support, and resources that help children and families thrive.
Ready to get started? Apply today: https://www.ovecheadstart.org/program-application
Program Locations
📍 Shelby County Head Start / Early Head Start
821 College Street
Shelbyville, KY 40065
📍 Painted Stone Head Start / Early Head Start
150 Warriors Way
Shelbyville, KY 40065
📍 Clear Creek Head Start
279 Chapel Hill Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
🗓️Physical Calendars are HERE! Reach out to your school or stop by our Central Office to get yourself a copy (both in English and Spanish!)
💼Shelby County Businesses: want some copies to hand out? Stop by Central Office and we'll gladly share with you a handful to give to your customers!
And finally, THANK YOU to Traditional Bank for sponsoring this year's printed calendars!
(Digital versions are available on our website⬇️)
https://www.shelby.kyschools.us/page/calendar
Kinder Camp is just over 2 weeks away! All of our elementary schools will be ready to meet our new Kindergarteners and their families August 3rd! Spread the word and we'll see you there!
Monday, August 3rd @ Your Child's School
8:30 – Student Drop Off
11-11:30 – Parent Info Session
Meet your school's Kindergarten Team, get a sneak peek of classrooms, and meet fellow families! Reach out to your school for more information.
OPEN PUBLIC FORUM FOR SCPS FACILITIES – 5:30pm, July 15th @ the Blair Center.
The Local Planning Committee seeks the opinions of Shelby County residents concerning potential amendments to the current District Facilities Plan. People wishing to make an expression will be encouraged to sign a speaker list and will be heard in order of their signing.
Citizens may also submit written expressions at the forum or by mail to Shelby County Board of Education, 1155 West Main Street, Shelbyville, KY 40066-0159 or by email before July 13, 2026, to jon.swindler@shelby.kyschools.us
‼️Today's meal kit pickup at Shelby County High School will be at the FRONT of the building due to work being done in the back lot.
