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
Families participated today in "Storywalk in the Park" at Red Orchard Park! Hosted by SCPS Family Resource and Youth Service Center Coordinators, kids, parents, and families enjoyed a walk along the Red Orchard Fitness trail themed around the book "The Smart Cookie" by Jory John. Prizes, snacks, and a selection of more children's' books were available in the barn. It was a beautiful day for families to enjoy a book and get some physical activity this summer!
THANK YOU to our FRYSC Coordinators for organizing this wonderful event!! #InspiredLiving
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 Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is TONIGHT and TOMORROW, April 17th and 18th! If you have a child preparing to start Kindergarten, click the link below to schedule an appointment at your child's school.🍎📝
https://outlook.office365.com/book/KindergartenRegistration2025@shelbykyschools.onmicrosoft.com/
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/
Interested in joining the MCMS band next school year? April 22nd you can learn all about band, try out and reserve your instrument, and more! Email Grant Gartland for more info.
Simpsonville PTO presents: Skydome Planetarium! See the attached flyer for more information!
Visit our Weekly Leadership Connection Newsletter with Dr. Matthews. This week, we highlight online registration for the next school year, kindergarten registration,
and upcoming events. https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-59486
Online Registration for the 2025-2026 school year for both new and returning students is now LIVE. Access it at the link below. For more information, call your school or email brittany.stone@shelby.kyschools.us
https://www.shelby.kyschools.us/page/enrollment-registration
Dr. Matthews, Superintendent of Shelby County Public Schools, offers his superintendent wrap-up and upcoming events for the week!
https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-59486
The Shelby County School District is seeking sealed proposal for Travel Agency Services. Head to our Bid Opportunities web page for more information
(Menu>LEADING>Legal Disclosures>Bid Opportunities)
https://www.shelby.kyschools.us/page/bid-opportunities
There's still a few spots remaining for Northside Early Childhood Center's free preschool screenings on April 11th. Spread the word!
Shelby County Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 11th due to approaching inclement weather. No school.
https://youtu.be/RNbd-sPox20
Shelby County Public Schools will have NTI Day # 7 on Friday, February 7th.
https://youtu.be/XoEuOmVCmgY
Shelby County Public Schools will have Non-Traditional Instruction Days on Wednesday, February 5th, and Thursday, February 6th.
https://youtube.com/shorts/m8-Kh3cz7qs
Visit https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-52609 and learn more about school safety, upcoming events in SCPS, and why we are #shelbyinpsired!
