Dr. Matthews' Weekly Leadership Connection: Keep in touch with faculty during bad weather with ROOMS! https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-48932

All extracurricular and co-curricular activities are canceled for tomorrow, January 6, 2025.

Shelby County Public Schools will be CLOSED on Monday, January 6th. Click on the link to see a video from Dr. Joshua Matthews, superintendent https://youtu.be/OJXcM4HQ0bU

CPS Families: Please make sure that you have child care ready if school is canceled due to bad weather. Check to make sure you are connected to ROOMS. This will be the way teachers communicate if there is an Non-Traditional Instruction Day. Ensure that your child’s devices are ready, and that they have access to the necessary materials or online platforms to continue their learning from home, if needed. Please reach out to your teacher if you have any questions.

Congratulations to the Shelby County High School esports team for winning the state championship! This remarkable achievement highlights the dedication, teamwork, and skill of our students and coaches. Your hard work has brought pride to our school community.

This is a reminder that SCPS is IN SESSION on Friday, December 13th. The SCPS Board of Education amended the school calendar when school was canceled on September 27th due to inclement weather. December 13th is no longer a Defense of Learning Day. We will see you in school on Friday! Please visit our website to find the amended 2024 - 2025 calendar. https://www.shelby.kyschools.us/page/2024-2025-school-calendar

See pictures of the parade, our exhibitions of learning, & help us celebrate Mr. Allen Phillips, SCPS Board Member who never missed a meeting during his 36 years of service to Shelby County Public Schools. https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-47019

ATC Hosts Blood Drive Lucas Cannon Capitalizes on Second Chance Blood Donors Provided Him https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfrUgvF_2tY With all that Lucas Cannon has been through following a horrific farming accident when he was just a teenager – given just a 1-2% chance of survival and losing the entirety of his right leg – it’s a refreshing education in humility to hear him describe the responsibility he believes he owes to replenish the blood supply after using more than 150 units to preserve his life. “That’s an incredible amount,” Lucas said. “Using that many units in that short span, it has to take a toll on the blood center.” Lucas pointed to routine surgeries, cancer patients, organ transplants and other traumas that require blood on an everyday basis. The need for blood is constant, and it’s not lost on Lucas nearly 15 years removed from the life-changing trauma. When, in 2009, Lucas accidentally knocked the family tractor into gear, throwing him to the ground and ultimately underneath the eight-ton four-wheeler – shattering half his pelvis and his right leg – it altered Lucas’ life, but it didn’t stop him. “If it wasn’t for the selfless act of donating blood, I wouldn’t be here,” Lucas said. “I used so much of it, I don’t have my original blood in my body. I’m made up of however many people donated. It’s not mine anymore. It’s these other people who were kind enough to take a few minutes to save my life.” At 30 years old, Lucas is thriving. He graduated high school less than two years after the accident, went off to college at Northern Kentucky University, competed all over the country for six years in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association, and is now working at the nationally renowned Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. “As weird as it sounds, I don’t think I would change anything,” Lucas said. “I think I’m a much better person going through what I went through. I am as successful as I thought I would be at 16 years old. Nothing’s held me back.” Donations from people like you not only save Lucas' life, it gives them an opportunity to pursue their dreams. All donors who give at this upcoming drive will receive a KBC thank you item for donating. Please click the blue link below to sign up for this drive. Shelby County ATC Friday, 12/19/24 (8:30 -1:30) 230 Rocket Lane Presentation Room Shelbyville, KY 40065

Check out what's happening in Shelby County Public Schools. https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-45601

We are excited to invite you to our next Community Conversation on December 10th from 11:30 - 1:00 at Kentucky Farm Bureau! This is a wonderful opportunity for us to initiate conversation in Shelby County to build on local responses to the needs of students and families and improve academic outcomes through the Community Schools strategy.

Check out our weekly newsletter recapping the Inspired Learning, Leading, and Living in Shelby County. #weareshelbyinspired https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-44725

“Congratulations to the Shelby County High School Dance and Cheer Teams on their outstanding performances this weekend! Your hard work, dedication, and team spirit continue to make us proud. Keep shining, Rockets!”

We’re thrilled to recognize the outstanding staff and students who embody the heart and soul of our SCPS core values.

Meet the Rockets at SCHS

Huge congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Elaine Clark! Ms. Clark’s dedication, and commitment to her students inspire us all every day. Her impact goes beyond the classroom, building a community of learners who are excited and empowered to grow. #TeacherOfTheYear

Picture Retake Day!!

SCPS Weekly Leadership Connection with Dr. Matthews! Upcoming events, pics of our students Learning, Leading, and Living! https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-43036

This is a reminder that there is no school for Shelby County Public Schools on Monday, November 4th (Professional Development Day) and Tuesday, November 5th (Election Day.) We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Wednesday, November 6th.

Dr. Matthews's Weekly Leadership Connection highlights the Inspired Learning, Leading, and Living in Shelby County Public Schools. There is. Also, there is a list of upcoming events for next week! https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-29751

It's Red Ribbon week! Students and Staffulty are encouraged to participate every day and be on the lookout for activities during lunch!