🚨To prioritize student-athlete safety during this week's extreme heat, outdoor middle school, freshman, and JV athletic activities are canceled Sept. 2-4. Varsity teams will adjust activities to follow KHSAA heat guidelines, and the Collins vs. Shelby County football game will now kick off at 8:30 p.m. Friday. For more info on how we approach outdoor activities, please consult the WBGT guidelines chart below.
Thank you and stay cool, Shelby County!
🎥What does it mean to be a Critical Thinker? SCPS educators Ty Barnett and April Lumbatis and Shelby County community member Jason Adkins, Chief Executive Officer at Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC), discuss this "Profile of a Graduate" competency below!⬇️
https://youtu.be/Knt35WJDB84
September is National Attendance Awareness Month, and every day counts!
Join Superintendent Dr. Josh Matthews as he shares why regular school attendance is vital to student success. When students are present, they have more opportunities to learn, grow, and connect.
Throughout September, we'll share resources, facts, and tips highlighting the importance of attendance. Together, let's make showing up a priority and set students up for success this school year.
🗓️ SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE🗓️
Weapons Detection underway at middle schools!
Mental Health Counselors: now at ALL of our schools!
The Farm Classroom is APPROVED and we will be breaking ground soon!
Shelby County Public Schools is fully cooperating with law enforcement officials as they investigate the arrest of a former Martha Layne Collins High School staff member. Please take some time to read through the FAQ below for more information on how we are moving forward, as well as learn the resources available to students, family, staff, and the community on how to report safety concerns.
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Today we celebrate the life of Dolly Parton and thank her for the incredible impact she has made on Shelby County children through her Imagination Library📚🚂
In 2022, Emily Swindler helped Northside Early Childhood Center establish a partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to make the program available to every Shelby County child under age 5. Since then, more than 3,300 local children have received books through the program, and 1,650 are currently enrolled.
What began in 1995 as Dolly's tribute to her father has grown into a movement that inspires a lifelong love of reading by providing free books to young children. Her commitment to literacy has helped open doors, spark imaginations, and create opportunities for countless children in our community.
Thank you, Dolly, for investing in our youngest learners and helping them foster a love of reading!🌈📖
In 2022, Emily Swindler helped Northside Early Childhood Center establish a partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to make the program available to every Shelby County child under age 5. Since then, more than 3,300 local children have received books through the program, and 1,650 are currently enrolled.
What began in 1995 as Dolly's tribute to her father has grown into a movement that inspires a lifelong love of reading by providing free books to young children. Her commitment to literacy has helped open doors, spark imaginations, and create opportunities for countless children in our community.
Thank you, Dolly, for investing in our youngest learners and helping them foster a love of reading!🌈📖
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!🍎💙
