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
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/
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
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!
Please check your email for an invitation from the Stopfinder app. We sent 2047 invitations. If you have questions about setting it up, please email wes.garrett@shelby.kyschools.us and he will walk you through it.
Email Wes if:
You did not receive a link.
You do not know how to activate the app once it is downloaded.
You've got it downloaded, and active but cannot set it up or do not understand the geo alerts.
Dr. Matthews' Weekly Leadership Connection! Video included!
https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-48932
Due to extreme cold weather conditions, Shelby County Public Schools will operate on a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Day on Wednesday, January 22nd. This is NTI Day #4 for SCPS.
Shelby County Public Schools is in service on Tuesday, January 21st. We have had many questions about the cold weather and we want our community to know that student safety is our priority.
During extremely cold weather, Shelby County Public Schools follows the guidance of the National Weather Service when making decisions to protect our students. On October 1st, 2024, the National Weather Service shared the following information:
Cold Weather Advisory: Issued when seasonably cold air temperatures or wind chill values, but not extremely cold conditions, are expected or occurring.
Extreme Cold Watch/Warning:
- Watch: Indicates that dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are possible.
- Warning: Issued when such conditions are imminent or occurring.
If an Extreme Cold Warning is issued, Shelby County Public Schools will close.
Because weather predictions can change from moment to moment, sometimes, the closures may happen on the day of the event. Other issues could also cause the school district to close in cold weather such as buses that will not start.
If your child needs a coat, gloves, or warm clothing, please consult with your school’s Family Resource and Youth Service Center. Also, download the Stopfinder app to get updates on your buses.
If SCPS decides to close, parents, students, and staff are notified through our Thrillshare Mass Notification System via text, phone call, email, and social media. Moreover, we will also send notifications to WLKY, WAVE3, WHAS11, and WDRB.
