Good evening,
We hope you enjoyed the long weekend and are ready for the new week! We hope you will take the time to read "An Open Letter to the Spencer County Community," linked below.
It can be viewed by clicking here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uJ2ALR8NwM4KakqjXJj4Y5jluNN0DuArEmuY7tzu6jc/edit?usp=sharing
Have a great week!
Spencer County Board of Education is seeking Solid Waste Bids.
Bid Instruction Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VoXGROv4b2NBt8PcbEksWbjXPxLDM3Hfd7lXaY8wFr8/edit?usp=sharing
Bid Opening: FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 20, 2026 AT 11:00 AM
Bid Opening Location: SPENCER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
110 Reasor Ave
Taylorsville, Kentucky 40071
Bid Submission Deadline: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026 AT 4:00 PM
Bid Item(s): SOLID WASTE
Contract Start Date: July 1, 2026 โ June 30, 2027
Information pertaining to any item or conditions in this bid request may be addressed to the Director of Facilities at Central Office. Central Office hours are 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, until 10:00 AM of bid submission deadline. The bids received are subject to the terms and conditions contained herein and failure to comply with instructions may disqualify a bid. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Also, the Board reserves the right to waive defects and informalities in proposals or to accept any proposal as may be deemed to be in its interest.
Bid Instruction Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VoXGROv4b2NBt8PcbEksWbjXPxLDM3Hfd7lXaY8wFr8/edit?usp=sharing
Bid Opening: FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 20, 2026 AT 11:00 AM
Bid Opening Location: SPENCER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
110 Reasor Ave
Taylorsville, Kentucky 40071
Bid Submission Deadline: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026 AT 4:00 PM
Bid Item(s): SOLID WASTE
Contract Start Date: July 1, 2026 โ June 30, 2027
Information pertaining to any item or conditions in this bid request may be addressed to the Director of Facilities at Central Office. Central Office hours are 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, until 10:00 AM of bid submission deadline. The bids received are subject to the terms and conditions contained herein and failure to comply with instructions may disqualify a bid. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Also, the Board reserves the right to waive defects and informalities in proposals or to accept any proposal as may be deemed to be in its interest.
NOW ACCEPTING FUEL BIDS
The Spencer County Board of Education is seeking bids for Diesel, Gasoline, and DEF for the contract period July 1, 2026 โ June 30, 2027.
Here is the link for more information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jj7hvDie0WTEkpd9FT77Hb4fpqq6Oyf4Jyt4B-ZKK1E/edit?usp=sharing
Bid Opening:
Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Spencer County Board of Education
110 Reasor Ave
Taylorsville, KY 40071]
Bid Submission Deadline:
Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
For questions regarding bid items or conditions, please contact the Transportation Department at Central Office between 8:00 AM โ 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, through the bid deadline.
The Spencer County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive defects or informalities, and accept any proposal deemed in the Boardโs best interest.
The Spencer County Board of Education is seeking bids for Diesel, Gasoline, and DEF for the contract period July 1, 2026 โ June 30, 2027.
Here is the link for more information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jj7hvDie0WTEkpd9FT77Hb4fpqq6Oyf4Jyt4B-ZKK1E/edit?usp=sharing
Bid Opening:
Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Spencer County Board of Education
110 Reasor Ave
Taylorsville, KY 40071]
Bid Submission Deadline:
Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
For questions regarding bid items or conditions, please contact the Transportation Department at Central Office between 8:00 AM โ 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, through the bid deadline.
The Spencer County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive defects or informalities, and accept any proposal deemed in the Boardโs best interest.
Built to Last โ Through the Eyes of a Student
Spencer County Schools is proud to share this incredible banner artwork designed by Lily Baker, a 10th grade student at Spencer County High School, for the Kentucky School Boards Association annual conference.
Each year, KSBA invites districts across the state to submit student-designed banners that reflect the conference theme and serve as powerful reminders that students are our why. This yearโs theme, โBuilt to Last,โ comes to life through Lilyโs creativity, vision, and heart.
Her design beautifully represents the many pathways our students can pursue in Spencer County โ from education and healthcare to technical careers, service, and beyond โ all grounded in the strong foundation built right here in Spencer County Schools.
We are incredibly grateful for Lilyโs talent and the time she dedicated to creating artwork that will be displayed among districts from across Kentucky. What a wonderful way to showcase the strength, opportunity, and heart of our students!
Congratulations, Lily โ your work truly represents what it means to be Built to Last!
Spencer County Schools is proud to share this incredible banner artwork designed by Lily Baker, a 10th grade student at Spencer County High School, for the Kentucky School Boards Association annual conference.
Each year, KSBA invites districts across the state to submit student-designed banners that reflect the conference theme and serve as powerful reminders that students are our why. This yearโs theme, โBuilt to Last,โ comes to life through Lilyโs creativity, vision, and heart.
Her design beautifully represents the many pathways our students can pursue in Spencer County โ from education and healthcare to technical careers, service, and beyond โ all grounded in the strong foundation built right here in Spencer County Schools.
We are incredibly grateful for Lilyโs talent and the time she dedicated to creating artwork that will be displayed among districts from across Kentucky. What a wonderful way to showcase the strength, opportunity, and heart of our students!
Congratulations, Lily โ your work truly represents what it means to be Built to Last!
The Spencer County Board of Education will hold a Scheduled Work Session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm. Here is the link to the agenda:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10bguTtooChnbn3-xKn9TXqK7eNGkOt-x/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100453405020382416753&rtpof=true&sd=true
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10bguTtooChnbn3-xKn9TXqK7eNGkOt-x/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100453405020382416753&rtpof=true&sd=true
THANK YOU Spencer County Educational Foundation for all that you do!
Our future is BRIGHT in Spencer County!
Both SCES and TES Academic Teams had an incredible performance Saturday at the District Governorโs Cup.
They took home medals in Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Arts & Humanities, Written Composition, Future Problem Solving, and Quick Recall.
Taylorsville Elementary came in 1st overall. Spencer County Elementary came in 2nd and also received the sportsmanship award.
We canโt wait to see how well they do at the Regional Competition February 28.
Both SCES and TES Academic Teams had an incredible performance Saturday at the District Governorโs Cup.
They took home medals in Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Arts & Humanities, Written Composition, Future Problem Solving, and Quick Recall.
Taylorsville Elementary came in 1st overall. Spencer County Elementary came in 2nd and also received the sportsmanship award.
We canโt wait to see how well they do at the Regional Competition February 28.
National FRYSC Appreciation Week
This week, we proudly celebrate our Family Resource & Youth Services Center (FRYSC) Team โ and there simply arenโt enough words to express how loved and appreciated they are across Spencer County Schools.
Our FRYSC team goes above and beyond every single day to support students, families, and staff. Whether itโs meeting basic needs, connecting families to resources, offering encouragement during tough times, or quietly stepping in wherever help is needed โ they do it all with compassion, dedication, and heart.
Their work often happens behind the scenes, but the impact is felt everywhere. Our schools are stronger, our families are supported, and our students are better prepared to succeed because of YOU.
Thank you for being advocates, problem-solvers, listeners, and champions for our community. Spencer County is truly blessed by this incredible team.
We love our FRYSC!
This week, we proudly celebrate our Family Resource & Youth Services Center (FRYSC) Team โ and there simply arenโt enough words to express how loved and appreciated they are across Spencer County Schools.
Our FRYSC team goes above and beyond every single day to support students, families, and staff. Whether itโs meeting basic needs, connecting families to resources, offering encouragement during tough times, or quietly stepping in wherever help is needed โ they do it all with compassion, dedication, and heart.
Their work often happens behind the scenes, but the impact is felt everywhere. Our schools are stronger, our families are supported, and our students are better prepared to succeed because of YOU.
Thank you for being advocates, problem-solvers, listeners, and champions for our community. Spencer County is truly blessed by this incredible team.
We love our FRYSC!
Big Smiles is coming to SCES on February 18th!!!
Guidance Counselor Appreciation Week !!!!!
This week, we proudly celebrate our amazing Guidance Counselors who support, encourage, and advocate for our students every single day.
Counselors play such a huge role. From helping little hearts learn big skills โ from managing emotions and building friendships to developing confidence and a love for learning. Their gentle guidance lays the foundation for lifelong success. From helping students navigate academics and future plans to providing compassion, reassurance, and a listening ear, our counselors make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and families.
Thank you for being champions for kids, steady sources of support, and trusted leaders in our schools. Spencer County Schools is better because of you!
#OneCommunityOneHeartOneMission
This week, we proudly celebrate our amazing Guidance Counselors who support, encourage, and advocate for our students every single day.
Counselors play such a huge role. From helping little hearts learn big skills โ from managing emotions and building friendships to developing confidence and a love for learning. Their gentle guidance lays the foundation for lifelong success. From helping students navigate academics and future plans to providing compassion, reassurance, and a listening ear, our counselors make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and families.
Thank you for being champions for kids, steady sources of support, and trusted leaders in our schools. Spencer County Schools is better because of you!
#OneCommunityOneHeartOneMission
The Spencer County Board of Education is seeking sealed proposals for Insurance Broker. This is a request for qualifications of insurance broker / agent of record to assist in the selection process for comprehensive insurance representation by providing a complete education insurance package.
RFQ Due Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm local time
RFQ Opening Date: Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00 am local time
Projected Date of Board Approval: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
Here is the link for Proposal Package:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17b14In8KLiBswBs3v76msVmr6rblWGee/view?usp=sharing
RFQ Due Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm local time
RFQ Opening Date: Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00 am local time
Projected Date of Board Approval: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
Here is the link for Proposal Package:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17b14In8KLiBswBs3v76msVmr6rblWGee/view?usp=sharing
Congratulations to the following students on placing in the Top 5 in the District 18 KAAC Academic Competition. They have qualified to compete at the Regional competition Feb. 16 and 21st, to be held at Bardstown High School.
Jacob Cano Mauricio - 1st Place Math
Lee Logsdon - 4th Place Math
Christian Travis - 3rd Place Science
Noah Hillerich - 4th Place Science
Jaden Mikesell - 4th Place Social Studies
Ava Karrer - 4th Place Composition
Jacob Cano Mauricio - 1st Place Math
Lee Logsdon - 4th Place Math
Christian Travis - 3rd Place Science
Noah Hillerich - 4th Place Science
Jaden Mikesell - 4th Place Social Studies
Ava Karrer - 4th Place Composition
Spencer County Community;
First, I want to thank you for your patience and flexibility as weโve navigated the recent winter weather. Our road crews and maintenance teams have been working tirelessly, and we are excited to welcome everyone back to the classroom!
Spencer County Schools will reopen on Monday, February 2, 2026, on a 2-hour delay.
While the main roads are clearing nicely, this delay is a strategic decision centered on safety. By pushing our start time back by two hours, we provide our bus drivers with the benefit of full daylight. This extra visibility is crucial for navigating narrow routes and managing turnarounds that may still be partially obstructed by large piles of plowed snow.
Important Points for Monday:
Start Time: All schools will begin exactly two hours later than their normally scheduled time.
Bus Pick-up: Your childโs bus will arrive approximately two hours later than the usual morning pick-up.
Our drivers are the best in the business, and we want to ensure they have every advantage as they get our students to school safely. Please continue to exercise caution on your morning commute and keep an eye out for those yellow buses.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday morning!
Warmly,
Dr. Willie Foster, Superintendent
Spencer County Schools
Parents/Guardians, please take a moment to check your child(ren)'s cafeteria account balance to ensure they are ready for upcoming meals at school. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in helping us take care of our students.
The Spencer County Board of Education approved meeting dates for 2026.
The Spencer County Board of Education approved the 2026โ2027 School Calendar at tonightโs Special Called Board of Education meeting. HERE IS THE LINK:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VbfAfOF0iFWJbuW7TwmFdaQYwhXoqSAC/view?usp=sharing
Spencer County Community;
Unfortunately, there are still a handful of roads that are not safe for bus travel. We realize that this has been a challenging week for many families, our students, and our staff. We are optimistic that next weekโs forecasted temperatures will allow these areas to thaw and improve.
Spencer County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 30, 2026. This will be a traditional snow day.
Unfortunately, there are still a handful of roads that are not safe for bus travel. We realize that this has been a challenging week for many families, our students, and our staff. We are optimistic that next weekโs forecasted temperatures will allow these areas to thaw and improve.
Spencer County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 30, 2026. This will be a traditional snow day.
The Spencer County Board of Education will hold a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held at Central Office at 110 Reasor Avenue, Taylorsville Kentucky. The agenda can be viewed at the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13I98pOOSLRXcChZng7BvejQ0XgxEYb1p/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=100453405020382416753&rtpof=true&sd=true
๐ HISTORIC MOMENT FOR SPENCER COUNTY SCHOOLS! ๐
We are beyond proud to share that Michelle Gross, a seventh-grade mathematics and gifted studies teacher at Spencer County Middle School, has been named a FINALIST for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year Program! ๐๐
Michelle was selected from 56 State Teachers of the Year across the nation and now stands among five extraordinary educators nationwide being considered for this prestigious honor by the Council of Chief State School Officers.
This recognition reflects Michelleโs passion for students, her commitment to excellence, and the incredible impact she makes every single day in our classrooms. ๐
Please join us in congratulating Michelle Gross on this outstanding achievement โ Spencer County is cheering you on! ๐๐
๐โจ #SpencerCountyProud #NationalTeacherOfTheYear #KentuckyTeacherOfTheYear #SCStrong
We are beyond proud to share that Michelle Gross, a seventh-grade mathematics and gifted studies teacher at Spencer County Middle School, has been named a FINALIST for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year Program! ๐๐
Michelle was selected from 56 State Teachers of the Year across the nation and now stands among five extraordinary educators nationwide being considered for this prestigious honor by the Council of Chief State School Officers.
This recognition reflects Michelleโs passion for students, her commitment to excellence, and the incredible impact she makes every single day in our classrooms. ๐
Please join us in congratulating Michelle Gross on this outstanding achievement โ Spencer County is cheering you on! ๐๐
๐โจ #SpencerCountyProud #NationalTeacherOfTheYear #KentuckyTeacherOfTheYear #SCStrong
Spencer County Community;
As we continue to deal with the impact of the past weekendโs winter weather event, I first want to share our gratitude for our city, county, and state employees who have worked around the clock to clear our roads to the extent possible. We are VERY fortunate to have hard-working, prideful leadership working for us! On behalf of Spencer County Schools, we thank each and every one of you.
Unfortunately, the amount of snow and ice we received will take additional time to clear area roads and all campuses to the point that we can deploy our bus fleet and reopen.
๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ง-๐๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง (๐๐๐) ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐.
Each school has shared information regarding NTI days for students and families that include the following:
Each school has shared information regarding NTI days for students and families that include the following:
๐๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐
๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค
๐๐ก๐๐ง ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ง ๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ข๐ซ ๐ญ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ซ(๐ฌ) ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
Thank you for your patience and grace. Enjoy the time with family and loved ones, the sunshine, and please be safe.
Very Respectfully,
Dr. Willie Foster, Superintendent
Spencer County Schools
As we continue to deal with the impact of the past weekendโs winter weather event, I first want to share our gratitude for our city, county, and state employees who have worked around the clock to clear our roads to the extent possible. We are VERY fortunate to have hard-working, prideful leadership working for us! On behalf of Spencer County Schools, we thank each and every one of you.
Unfortunately, the amount of snow and ice we received will take additional time to clear area roads and all campuses to the point that we can deploy our bus fleet and reopen.
๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ง-๐๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง (๐๐๐) ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐.
Each school has shared information regarding NTI days for students and families that include the following:
Each school has shared information regarding NTI days for students and families that include the following:
๐๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐
๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค
๐๐ก๐๐ง ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ง ๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ข๐ซ ๐ญ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ซ(๐ฌ) ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
Thank you for your patience and grace. Enjoy the time with family and loved ones, the sunshine, and please be safe.
Very Respectfully,
Dr. Willie Foster, Superintendent
Spencer County Schools
