Collins High School

High School Students: SCHS will host the SAT right here in Shelby County on December 6th, March 14th, and May 2nd! 📝
• If you're already signed up—great! Just make sure you choose SCHS as your testing site.
• Still unsure? This is your chance to take the SAT close to home, with no extra travel. Go for it!

Today we honor Martha Layne Collins: a proud Shelby County resident, graduate of Shelbyville High School, a former teacher, Kentucky’s first and only female governor, and the namesake of our Titans. Governor Collins was a steadfast supporter of Shelby County, its students, and pushing education forward across the entire state; always leading by example and showing just how high our young people can reach. It is an honor to be part of her lasting legacy, and we will continue to carry forward her vision and good work for generations to come. Our thoughts go out to her family and friends during this time.

Due to rainfall and current road conditions in certain areas of Shelby County, SCPS parents can come to school at any time to check their student(s) out of school. This is for all grade levels.

Tomorrow, a new school year begins in Shelby County — but today, over 1,100 SCPS staff members gathered for Opening Day as one team with one purpose: to make a difference.

From every classroom, bus route, office, lunchroom, and more, we each play a role in shaping lives. No matter how we serve, we serve together.
This year, our mission is simple but powerful: Complete the Circle.
We’ll Learn. We’ll Lead. We’ll give of ourselves for our students, our schools, and our community.

We can't wait to welcome students back tomorrow. Let's make it the best year yet! #CompleteTheCircle #ShelbyInspired 🔵

Have you completed your Online Registration yet? Head to bit.ly/SCPS-OLR to begin the process; ALL students must complete their OLR, and it is especially important for assigning a bus route to students who will be riding the bus for transportation.

Call your school for any assistance. We'll see you August 6th!

Wishing you a wonderful and safe Independence Day weekend! 🦅

July is here, which means school is just over a month away! Find out below when our schools are hosting their various back to school events in the upcoming weeks. If you're in need of school supplies, head over to our websites to find out exactly what you need, and mark your calendar for Ready Fest on July 19th from 10am-2pm at the Shelbyville Conference and Welcome Center. For additional information, reach out to your school.

Information regarding Shelby County Public Schools' implementation of Senate Bill 181 Traceable Communications Guidelines is now available on our website. https://www.shelby.kyschools.us/page/traceable-communications

Shelby County Public Schools is now using Red Rover for job postings and applications. Apply now at the link below! https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/scpsky

Ready Fest wants to help our Shelby County children get ready to go back to school! Join us on Saturday, July 19th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Shelbyville Conference and Welcome Center, 219 Seventh Street in Shelbyville. Absolutely Free: school supplies for your grade, backpacks, clothing, hygiene products, dental screenings, vaccines, kindergarten and 6th grade physicals, and haircut gift cards, along with plenty of other treats. This event is provided at no cost for any child attending school in Shelby County. Go online for more information, to volunteer, or to make donations: www.readyfest.org Need your school's supply list? View them at our website: https://www.shelby.kyschools.us/page/school-supply-lists

The full videos of our 2025 graduation ceremonies are now available on our YouTube channel! Relive them now at the link below. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8T5h5fYTtrfucteHOOBN9oDnIHKgETLY&si=UrLeCdkzMZtQoczU

Shelbyville, KY – May 28, 2025 – Shelby County Public Schools (SCPS) is proud to announce the appointment of Nate Jebsen as the new Director of Community Schools, a role made possible through a grant from the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence. Jebsen brings more than two decades of experience in education, student support, and leadership to this position aimed at strengthening the connection between schools and the broader community. Jebsen’s career in education spans twenty-two years, beginning with thirteen years in Jefferson County Public Schools, including eleven years as a Spanish teacher and two years supporting at-risk students in credit recovery and alternative school transitions—work that took place entirely at Southern High School. He joined SCPS nine years ago, where he served four years as assistant principal and five years as the head principal of Martha Layne Collins High School. Jebsen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and religion from Centre College, a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from the University of Louisville, and an Educational Specialist degree (Ed.S), also from U of L. In his new role, Jebsen will lead initiatives to foster partnerships between schools and community organizations, address non-academic barriers to student success, and support improved attendance and engagement across the district. “I am excited to help grow partnerships between our schools and community as the new Director of Community Schools,” said Jebsen. “I look forward to other parts of the role as well, notably assisting students and families to overcome barriers to attendance and academic success.” Superintendent Dr Josh Matthews expressed enthusiasm about the appointment: “First, I want to thank Mr. Jebsen for his work at Collins High School. I am thrilled that he will be our new Director of Community Schools,he will be outstanding in this role. Mr. Jebsen is a skilled communicator and a talented relationship builder. He will bring these strengths to the district office, where he will continue the excellent work initiated by Josh Rhodes. As a bilingual administrator, Mr. Jebsen will be well-positioned to develop strong relationships with our community members and business partners. I am excited for Mr. Jebsen and the future of our district.” The Director of Community Schools position is part of a broader statewide initiative supported by the Prichard Committee to promote student success through school-community collaboration.

Visit the Superintendent's Weekly Leadership Connection Newsletter. Upcoming events, highlights from our week, and a video from Dr. Matthews! https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-67219

The future is too bright for these retirees!!!😎☀️ Shelby County Public Schools hosted its Retirement Luncheon today for our 2025 class of retirees. We are beyond thankful for the years they've given to pour into our children, as well as their fellow staff members. We are wishing each of them the wonderful futures they have awaiting them!❤️ #InspiredLeading (Plus a thank you to Shady Rays for providing the stylish eyewear!)

Dr. Matthews shares the great things happening throughout our district! Watch his video and check out some of the top stories for the past week! https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-65320

Shelby County Public Schools is feeling the Spring weather! Check out our newsletter with a video from Dr. Matthews. https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-62286

Institute about our Community Dashboards which shares how our accountability measures relate to our Mission, Vision and Profile of a Graduate for Shelby County Public Schools. Check it out! #weareshelbyinspired https://aurora-institute.org/cw_post/local-accountability-in-shelby-county-kentucky-leaning-into-what-matters/

Last night, College and Career Education hosted its 4th Annual Partnership Celebration, recognizing students and community partners whose achievements exemplified the district’s core values. The event honored outstanding contributions across career pathways, Work-Based Learning, and more from throughout this past school year. #WeAreShelbyInspired