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
The KHSAA Dead Period is June 25-July 9. During this time, there is to be no athletic practices nor communication between coaches & players. Enjoy your break!
Due to the extreme heat, middle school cross country practice will be Monday & Tuesday (June 23-24) at 8:30 am at the SCHS across-Country Course.
East Middle/SCHS Cross-Country Summer Conditioning Schedule:
Summer Schedule: June 16th- June 24th 6pm-715pm
DEAD PERIOD: JUNE 25th- JULY 9th
July 14th - August 1st 10am daily
**ALL ATHLETES MUST HAVE UPDATED PHYSICALS**
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
ATTENTION! ATTENTION!
East Middle Football Information:
Practices for June will be on Mondays & Tuesdays.
June 2 & 3: 4-6 pm
June 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24: 5:30-7:45 pm
**Incoming 6th graders ARE welcome to join practices in the month of June. A current KHSAA sports physical is required for participation by any and all students.
At the end of June, players will be told whether or not they need to return to practices in July as part of the official team.
If you have questions, feel free to contact Coach Acklin at (502)220-1340.
Thank you!
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.
See the attached photo for information on summer feeding sites.
The final East Middle FCA Huddle Meeting for the year will be held on Friday morning, May 23 (instead of Thursday, May 22) from 8:00-8:30 am. Everyone is welcome.
SCHS Dance “Open Workouts” will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays on June 3rd thru June 24th.
8:00am - 10:00am | SCHS Small Gym
Contacts:
Lindsay Ricke (lindsay.ricke@shelby.kyschools.us)
Powell Miller (Powell.miller@shelby.kyschools.us)
Check out our summer activities that will be starting soon!
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
Tonight's Volleyball Open Gym has been cancelled due to incoming inclement weather.
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!)
Derby Dinner Playhouse and Mr. Gatti's 2025
The Shelby County Family Resource Coordinators will be taking a group of students on a summer trip. They will be seeing Fancy Nancy at the Derby Dinner Playhouse then having lunch at Mr. Gatti's. There is NO COST but there is a LIMITED number of tickets!! If you are interested please sign up ASAP.
ONLY THE FIRST 40 STUDENTS to sign up will be able to go with only 4 spots per each school.
Date of trip: June 5th
Drop off/ Pick up location: West Middle School. (100 Warriors way, Shelbyville)
Drop off time: 8:15am
Pick up time: 2pm
*Contact your school FRYSC with any questions.
Los coordinadores de recursos familiares del condado de Shelby llevarán a un grupo de estudiantes a un viaje de verano. Verán a Fancy Nancy en Derby Dinner Playhouse y luego almorzarán en casa del Sr. Gatti. ¡¡NO HAY COSTO pero hay un número LIMITADO de entradas!! Si está interesado, regístrese lo antes posible.
SÓLO PODRÁN ASISTIR LOS PRIMEROS 40 ALUMNOS que se inscriban.
Fecha del viaje: 5 de junio
Lugar de entrega y recogida: West Middle School. (Camino 100 Guerreros, Shelbyville)
Hora de regreso: 8:15 am
Hora de recogida: 2pm
*Póngase en contacto con su escuela FRYSC si tiene alguna pregunta.