SAFETY • ACHIEVEMENT • OPPORTUNITIES
AUGUST 27, 2026
CELEBRATIONS & OPPORTUNITIES ON THE NATIONAL & GLOBAL STAGE
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS SEMIFINALIST Hosamulhaq Brula of South Warren High School and The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science has been named a semifinalist for the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Read the WBKO News story about Brula's Presidential Scholars semifinalist honor.
WARREN CENTRAL TAKES FIRST AT EDUCATORS RISING NATIONAL COMPETITION Warren Central High School's Donovon Bradford and Nikora Nelson earned first place in the Inside Our Schools junior varsity competition at the National Educators Rising Conference in Portland, Oregon, competing against more than 3,500 students from across the country.
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GREENWOOD MAGIC TEAM FINISHES SECOND PLACE INTERNATIONALLY Greenwood High School's Ethan Propp and the MAGIC team finished runner-up at the 2026 Future Problem Solving International Competition. Competing against more than 2,000 students from 35 states and 14 countries, the team showcased critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving on the global stage.
SOUTH WARREN PLACES THIRD IN THE WORLD The South Warren High School Future Problem Solving team finished third in the world at the Future Problem Solving International Competition. Team members are Ella Pile, Wyatt Propp, Edin Salihovic and Kenny Chen.
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CHAMPIONS ON THE FIELD & COURT PERFECT SEASON, PERFECT FINISH, #1 IN THE NATION South Warren Softball made history by winning the 2026 KHSAA Softball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare, capturing the program's first-ever state championship. The Lady Spartans completed a perfect season with the title-clinching victory and finished top in the nation in the final NFCA Spring High School Top 25 Coaches Poll.
LADY SPARTANS FINISH RUNNERSUP AT KHSAA STATE TENNIS TOURNAMENT The South Warren Lady Spartans delivered an outstanding performance, earning a runner-up finish in the Girls' Team competition at the 2026 KHSAA Tennis State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare. The Lady Spartans showcased determination and skill throughout the tournament, capping off an impressive postseason run.
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
KORBYN PARKER WINS ADIDAS NATIONAL TRACK TITLE
AVA JONES NAMED PAN AMERICAN CHAMPION
Korbyn Parker won the national championship in the 100-meter hurdles at the 2026 Adidas Track Nationals held in Greensboro, North Carolina. Korbyn is a freshman at South Warren High School and has future plans to pursue running track at the collegiate level.
Warren Central High School alumna Ava Jones defeated the 2024 Medellin champion to claim the barebow women's Pan American title.
TRUIST LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE GRADUATES RECOGNIZED
Truist Leadership Institute graduates
Warren County Public Schools congratulates its graduates of the Truist Leadership Institute. Their commitment to growth, leadership and service will continue to make a positive impact across the district and the community. The district is proud of their accomplishment and looks forward to the difference they will make in the years ahead. Graduates
Truist Leadership Institute Graduate
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Lori Darnell, Cumberland Trace Elementary Jonathan Vaughn, Warren East Middle Colton Isaacs, Warren Central High Bonnie Spears, Drakes Creek Middle Beth Croslin, Lost River Elementary JC Carter, Rivendell
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GATORS' TENNIS FINISHES STRONG AT STATE TOURNAMENT Greenwood High School Boys' Tennis capped off an outstanding season with a quarterfinal finish in the Team competition at the 2026 KHSAA Tennis State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare. The Gators represented Warren County Public Schools with determination and pride, closing the year among the top programs in the state.
TEAM WCPS GIVES BACK THROUGH UNITED WAY'S DAY OF CARING Team WCPS was happy to participate in United Way of Southern Kentucky's Day of Caring. Our volunteers supported the Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center's Blanket Project by creating comfort blankets for children who have suffered traumatic abuse. The team also helped spruce up United Way's office with landscaping improvements. In addition, members of the district's administrative team painted the Born Learning Trail at Early Learning Academy. We're proud to serve our community and make a difference through acts of kindness and support.
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WARREN EAST CAFETERIA STAFF NAMED TEAM OF THE YEAR The Warren East High School cafeteria staff was named Team of the Year at the Kentucky School Nutrition Association Conference. The honor celebrates the outstanding work the district's Nutrition & Dining Services team does for students every day.
COMMUNICATIONS TEAM EARNS TWO NATIONAL AWARDS The district Communications Team earned two national awards from the National School Public Relations Association: an Award of Excellence for the Celebrations & Opportunities newsletter, the highest honor in its category, and an Award of Merit for the district video.
ROCKFIELD TEAM PRESENTS AT THE MODEL SCHOOLS CONFERENCE The Rockfield Elementary School leadership team presented at the Model Schools Conference. Their session, “Aligning Culture with Actions,” showcased the leadership, collaboration and intentional practices that help create a positive school culture focused on student success.
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BRISTOW EDUCATORS SHARE TEACHER HACKS AT THE MODEL SCHOOLS CONFERENCE Bristow Elementary's Lyndsey Duke-Brooks and Avery Wilmurth presented at the Model Schools Conference. Their session, “Teacher Hacks for Effective Instruction,” highlighted innovative classroom strategies and showcased the work happening across Warren County Public Schools.
SRO DEPUTY DEAN CLARK NAMED KASRO ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Deputy Dean Clark has been named Rookie of the Year by the Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers. The statewide recognition highlights the positive impact he is making for students and staff across Warren County Public Schools.
TRANSPORTATION TEAM EARNS TWO STATEWIDE HONORS Pam Woosley has been named the Kentucky Association for Pupil Transportation's Special Needs School Bus Monitor of the Year, and Edie Lowe has been honored as its Other Transportation Personnel of the Year. Both are recognized for their dedication to safely serving students every day. Pam Woosley
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ROCKFIELD LEADERS PRESENT AT THE VISIBLE LEARNING CONFERENCE The Rockfield Elementary School leadership team presented “Building Empowered Learners Through Intentional Scaffolds” at the Visible Learning Conference in Nashville. The session shared innovative strategies that empower students and inspire educators.
NUTRITION & DINING SERVICES EARNS 2026 NXTGEN INNOVATION AWARD Warren County Nutrition & Dining Services has been named the recipient of the 2026 NXTGEN Innovation Award. The national honor recognizes outstanding innovation and excellence in school nutrition programs across the country, and reflects the team's dedication to serving students with creativity, quality and care every day.
UNITED WAY PARTNERSHIP BUILDS BRIGHT FUTURES Warren County Public Schools thanks United Way of Southern Kentucky for its partnership and continued support of the district. The organization's investment in the KinderReady Summer Academy, the Little Learners Mobile Classroom and College & Career Readiness programs in every district high school is helping students build bright futures from preschool to profession.
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LEADERSHIP & STORYTELLING EMMY AWARD FOR JONESVILLE: WHEN SUNFLOWERS FALL Josh Neidwick of The IMPACT Center for Leadership & Innovation earned an Emmy Award for Jonesville: When Sunflowers Fall. The district celebrates this achievement and the storytelling it brings to the community.
MOSS MIDDLE GOES STEM IN THE FAST LANE Moss Middle hosted National CACW Youth Day during the 5th Annual Cultural Awareness Corvette Weekend. African-American Corvette owners brought their cars to campus for “STEM in the Fast Lane,” where Dragons explored the engineering behind the vehicles and talked about mentorship and goal-setting.
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SOARING TO EAGLE SCOUT GREENWOOD GATORS EARN SCOUTING'S HIGHEST RANK Greenwood High School students Liam Brausch and William Terry have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, an accomplishment that reflects dedication, leadership, service and perseverance. The district is proud to celebrate these two Gators and all they have accomplished.
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