Simpsonville Elementary students received an out-of-this-world visit today from 2 NASA engineers! 🚀🌑

Alora (an SCPS alumni!) and Zac found some to get away from their jobs at the Artemis Control Center to talk with the Bobcats about NASA and the Artemis program. They shared what their jobs at NASA look like every day, and students got to ask plenty of questions about space travel and the careers they could get at NASA when they grow up! 🧑‍🔬

Thank you Alora and Zac for this AMAZING opportunity!

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 2026❤️

This week, we celebrate the educators who show up every single day for our students. They carry it with them long after the bell rings, doing everything in their power to build meaningful connections, to show students they care, and to prepare them for life beyond the classroom, both academically and personally. This week, we encourage everyone in our Shelby County community to take a moment and show appreciation for our SCPS educators.

Teachers change lives. Our students could tell you about that one teacher who gets them more than anyone else. And if you asked our teachers, many would tell you they had that same one teacher – the person who showed them the power and purpose of education as a career. And you, reading this, probably have that one teacher who still comes to mind. 💙🍎 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #CompleteTheCircle

🗓️SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE: this upcoming week is a big one! KSA testing kicks off, and we celebrate our wonderful educators for Teacher Appreciation Week. Hear all about it in Dr. Matthews' Superintendent Update!

YouTube link

We are excited for our second Defense of Learning Day of the year tomorrow! Our schools will not have regular instruction tomorrow while students present their Defenses, but we will back in session this Monday the 27th. Good luck to all the students presenting tomorrow!

We are proud to announce our 16th GED Recipient! Leland Montesino received his GED at tonight's Board Meeting, completing the program in just ONE MONTH! We are incredibly proud! 👏🎓

#GED #CompleteTheCircle 🔵

We are accepting nominations for the Jackson-Phillips Distinguished Service Award from now until Sunday, April 26th! This award was established in honor of longtime board members Brenda Jackson and Allen Phillips. The winner(s) will be announced at our Staff Closing on May 22nd!

Criteria for Selection include:
- Nominees should be either Shelby County Public Schools part-time or full-time employees or students.
- The nominations can be of individuals or groups.
- Nominations may be submitted by students, faculty, administrators, staff, parents, and friends.

Evaluation of nominees will be made based on a demonstration of the following criteria for extraordinary service:
- Service that is in addition to regular roles and responsibilities and is evident over a period of time.
- Direct service to the Shelby County community.
- Evidence of the impact on the school community or the Shelby County community

To nominate someone, please visit this Google Form link

Best of luck Team 3217A competing at the VEX Robotics World Competition in St. Louis this week! Their success is the product of many hours of effort and innovation, and we are incredibly proud of their hard work. Let's bring it home!🤖

📝Big news for our middle and high school families!

This Fall, we’re rolling out grading updates designed to support student success and make learning clearer for everyone, including our transition to a Traditional Grading System. Join us at upcoming Parent Nights our Secondary Schools are hosting over the next two weeks to learn more and ask questions.

Click here for a video summarizing these updates. We’re eagerly looking forward to the 2026-2027 school year with you, Shelby County!

⬇️PARENT NIGHTS
MLCHS: April 21st, 5-6
MCM: April 22nd, 5:30-6:30
SCHS: April 27th, 5:30-6:30
EMS: April 28th, 5:30-6:30
WMS: April 28th, 5:30-6:30

🗓️SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE: High school students are a week into practicing with the Opengate Weapons Detection Systems! Also, hear some discussion about next year's budget, grading policies, and more!

https://youtu.be/biRAmu6T9fE

🎓GRADUATION: Have you purchased your parking yet for our 2026 Commencement Ceremonies? Purchasing ahead of time will save you time and money versus doing it at the gate! Knock it out now by clicking here! 🚗

Kentucky Blood Center helps save local lives, but it’s only possible through the generous donation of blood from donors like you. After a difficult winter, they need your support again at the Area Technology Center's upcoming blood drive! This Tuesday, April 14th (09:00 am - 01:30 pm) @ the ATC.

KBC will recognize your support with a KBC T-shirt (while supplies last). Click the link here, call 800.775.2522 or visit kybloodcenter.org to schedule your appointment.

Your support at drives like this one ensures a healthy blood supply for more than 70 hospitals in Kentucky.

Blood donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good general health, show a photo ID and meet additional requirements.

Starting next week, SCPS staff and students at our secondary schools will begin training with the new Opengate Concealed Weapons Detection Systems, a new layer of school safety and security that keeps ease of use a priority. We are excited for staff to get familiar with the equipment from now until May before our full implementation this Fall for the ‘26-27 School Year.

For now, give the video below a watch to check out what the process will look like in Shelby County!

YouTube Video (link)

Color Run – MAY 9, 2026!

Get ready to run, walk, laugh, and get covered in COLOR, all while supporting a great cause! Join us for the SCHS Color Run/Walk, sponsored by 10:31 Nutrition, benefiting the Shelby County High School Class of 2028.

📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
📍 Shelby County Cross Country Course
600 Rocket Lane, Shelbyville, KY 40065
🚗 Parking: East Middle School parking lot

Register Here

Buy your tickets here

Please complete the full registration form when purchasing your ticket, and to find more event information.

Registration Includes:
✔️ Event T‑shirt
✔️ FREE race photos
✔️ 10:31 Slushie at the finish line
✔️ Tons of FUN!

Available for purchase:
10:31 drinks
Concessions

Every step you take helps support SCHS Class of 2028 fundraising efforts, so bring your friends, family, and your brightest colors!

🎼Before we went on Spring Break, MLCHS hosted District 5's KMEA choir assessment! 16 schools and 38 ensembles came to Collins to be adjudicated on both prepared performances and sight right reading. Today we are proud to share Shelby County's results! Absolutely incredible outcomes and jobs well done by all of our choirs👏👏👏

We've been incredibly thankful to host Dr. Luis Cruz in Shelby County over the past two days. Dr. Cruz met with both staff and some of our families, inspiring us with powerful insights on how to support our students and building a culture where every learner can thrive. We’re grateful for his partnership and the positive impact he’s helping provide in our community!

#ProfessionalDevelopment #CompleteTheCircle 🔵

Make sure you're able to attend the Area Technology Center Blood Drive on Tuesday, April 14th from 9am to 1:30pm! 🩸

Save the date! 🎓 Graduation will be Sunday, May 24th, 2026 at Broadbent Arena!

Join us May 24th as we host the 2026 Commencement Ceremonies for Shelby County High School at 2pm, and Martha Layne Collins High School at 5pm. A full list of need-to-know details is available on our website at https://www.shelby.kyschools.us/page/graduation. We highly recommend pre-purchasing parking passes at parking.kyexpo.org to speed up your arrival to the Exposition Center and save you a few bucks.

We can't wait to see you there as we celebrate our graduating class of 2026!🎉🎉🎉

SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE 🗓️ Dr. Matthews discusses recent academic achievements and trainings, new athletic facilities + future plans for more, and next week being SPRING BREAK!

https://youtu.be/V6X1nWAPK5c