FEBRUARY 27, 2026
SOUTH WARREN HIGH SCHOOL WIND ENSEMBLE
KIDS ON THE BLOCK’S EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to WCPS' FRYSC/Community Schools Director, Ben Kirtley, for being named Educator of the Year by Kentucky Kids on the Block. His dedication to our students, families, and community shines through every day.
CongratulationstotheSWHSSpartanWind Ensembleforanincredibleperformanceatthe KentuckyMusicEducatorsAssociation(KMEA) StateConference
Proudmoment-BandDirectorAmySpearswas awardedtheNationalBandAssociation CertificationofExcellence
2026 REGION BOWLING CHAMPIONS
Greenwood High School has claimed the title of 2026 Region Bowling Champions! Congratulations to the team for their outstanding performance and dedication.
FEBRUARY 27, 2026
GIFTED AND TALENTED MONTH
CLEAN ENERGYTAX CREDITS
WCPS received a return investment of more than $1.7 million as a result of clean energy tax credits.
February is Gifted Month! Our district’s Gifted & Talented team took 12 amazing sixth graders to Frankfort to represent WCPS for the proclamation signing by Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman. They stood alongside education leaders, including Dr. Robbie Fletcher, Kentucky Commissioner of Education, and Dr. Julia Roberts, Head of the World Council for Gifted Education and The Center for Gifted Studies. Read more here.
SRO APPRECIATION DAY
We are grateful for the guardians of our schools. This month, we celebrated School Resource Officer Appreciation Day — the SROs who show up, build trust with students, and keep classrooms safe.
FEBRUARY 27, 2026
FRYSC APPRECIATION WEEK
FRYSC Appreciation Week was celebrated from February 9-13, 2026! We value the invaluable work of Family Resource & Youth Service Center coordinators and assistants who connect students and families to essential resources, improve engagement, and support student success.
FEBRUARY 27, 2026
COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING
District leadership held WCPS' third Community Council meeting of the 202526 school year at Warren Central High School. They discussed the district's progress and challenges with school, parent, and district leaders, followed by a feedback session.
MODEL SCHOOLS AND CORWIN CONFERENCES
Congratulations to Rockfield Elementary on being selected to present at both the Model Schools Conference and the Corwin Annual Visible Learning Conference. This distinguished honor reflects the school’s commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching and learning. We are proud to see Rockfield representing the very best of WCPS on a national stage.
FEBRUARY 27, 2026
FEBRUARY GOLDEN APPLE WINNERS
GORDON FORD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADVISORYBOARD
WCPS CFO/COO/Treasurer and Construction Supervisor, Chris McIntyre, was named to the Gordon Ford College of Business Advisory Board.
Congratulations to our February Golden Apple Awards winners: Megan Ashby and Joyce Johnson from Jennings Creek
Elementary, Jaquell Coleman from Lost River Elementary, and Alice Orange from Warren Central High School.
LOVE THE BUS MONTH
February is Love the Bus Month! Let's take a moment to appreciate our amazing school bus drivers and Transportation Department officials who keep our children safe and smiling daily!
FEBRUARY 27, 2026
SPRING MUSICALS
Alvaton Elementary students excelled in their Spring Musical, Finding Nemo Jr. Below is a list of other upcoming spring musicals.
Bristow-Frozen-March 27 & 28, 2026
Cumberland Trace-Shrek Jr.-February 20, 2026, VanMeter Auditorium. Tickets: https://square.link/u/dICllkSp
Greenwood-Into the Woods-March 20-22, 2026. Tickets: https://our.show/ghsintothewoods
Jennings Creek-Seussical-March 5 & 6, 2026
Lost River-Moana Kids-March 12 & 13, 2026-Free Admission, donations encouraged North Warren-The Wizard of Oz (Youth Edition)-April 23 & 24, 2026
Plano-Frozen Kids-April 24-26, 2026
Richardsville-101 Dalmations-April 1 & 2, 2026
