Spencer County Elementary School

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Dear Spencer County Families, Due to the threat of severe weather forecasted for this afternoon/evening, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students and staff, we will be releasing students early today, Friday, May 16, 2025. Early Dismissal Times will be: Middle and High School: 1:00 PM Elementary Schools: 2:10 PM We understand this may require adjustments to your afternoon plans, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the well-being of everyone in our community. This change in our schedule is done in hopes that each of you can be home and off the roads before the worst of the weather arrives. Please stay safe and alert to local weather updates throughout the day. Sincerely, Dr. Willie Foster Superintendent Spencer County Schools

Spencer County Families, We are aware of the threat for severe weather tomorrow afternoon during dismissal and bus routes. We are closely monitoring updates from the National Weather Service. We want to inform you that there is a possibility that Spencer County Schools will need to dismiss early on Friday, May 16th. At this time, no final decision has been made, and one will not be made until tomorrow. We strongly encourage families to have a plan in place in case a change becomes necessary during the school day. Any updates, including dismissal times, will be shared as soon as they are available through our usual communication channels. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Thank you for your flexibility and continued support.

A huge THANK YOU to the amazing Golladay family for helping spruce up our outdoor landscaping at Spencer County Elementary School! Your continued support helps make our school shine — inside and out! 🌟🌿 From blooming flowers to fresh mulch, your hard work and generosity help reflect the beautiful learning happening every day in our classrooms. We are so lucky to have partners like you who believe in our vision to Love ❤️ Learn 📚 Lead ⭐! We appreciate you more than words (or flowers) can say! 🌸🌼 #LoveLearnLead #SCESPride #ThankYouGolladay SCES is blooming thanks to YOU! 🌻🌷🌞 Planting seeds of kindness and growing success together! 🌱💚🌟

🎉 Exciting news from Spencer County Elementary! This past year, our Cubs checked out a whopping 27,079 books from the library! 📚 It's amazing to see our students embrace the joy of reading. Let’s continue to #LoveLearnLead and inspire each other to read! ❤️

Mrs. Dunning’s class had a surprise Camping Day and it was a blast! 🏕️⛺🌲 They measured with mini marshmallows ☁️, read and wrote camping words around the room 📚✏️, built their own campsite ⛺, made a s’more craft, and even got to enjoy a real s’more treat! 🍫🔥 Learning + Adventure = First Grade Magic! #CampingDay #SCESFirstGrade #HandsOnLearning #SmoreFun

🎶🎤 We’re Hiring a Rockstar! 🎶📚 Spencer County Elementary is on the hunt for an amazing Music Teacher to join our award-worthy cast of educators! If you’ve got rhythm, passion, and a love for little learners, we want YOU! 🥁🎹🎻 At SCES, our vision is simple (but powerful): Love 💙, Learn 📘, Lead ⭐ We don’t just teach- we jam, we innovate, we LEAD the pack… and yes, we think we’re kind of a big deal 😎 🤔 Why join SCES? Our staff is sweeter than cafeteria cookies 🍪 Our students sing louder than your car karaoke 🚗🎶 And our team spirit? Basically Olympic level 🏆🎉 Slide into the best teaching gig in Kentucky. Bring your talent, your passion, and maybe your ukulele too. 🎸 Apply here: https://spencer.schoolspring.com/

Spencer County Elementary Cubs Families! This week is a big one for our amazing 4th and 5th graders! Let’s cheer them on as they tackle testing with confidence! Here’s the Testing Schedule: 📅 Tuesday: • 4th Grade & 5th Grade — 🧠 Math Testing Day! ✏️➗✖️ 📅 Wednesday: • 4th Grade — 🔬 Science Testing! (🛑 LAST day of testing for 4th grade!) • 5th Grade — 🌍 Social Studies Testing! 📅 Thursday: • 5th Grade — 📝 Editing & Mechanics + On-Demand Writing ✍️ 📅 Friday: • 5th Grade — Second On-Demand Writing ✍️ (🎉 LAST day of testing for 5th grade!) Families — You Can Help By: ⭐ Making sure your child gets a good night’s sleep 🛏️💤 🥣 Providing a nutritious breakfast each morning ⏰ Ensuring your child is on time to school 📅 Scheduling appointments outside of testing days 💌 Sending a kind, encouraging note to boost their confidence! Students — Don’t Forget Your Good Faith Effort Checklist! ✅ Present and on time ✅ Use testing strategies ✅ Manage your time wisely ⏳ ✅ Use tools appropriately 🧰 ✅ No blanks! 🚫 ✅ Do your personal best! ⭐ Let’s finish strong, Cubs! We’re so proud of your hard work and determination! #CubsCanDoIt #SpencerCubs #TestingWeekSuccess

Ms Hutchins class enjoyed a glow day this week. It was so much fun that our friend, Luna, joined in the fun!

Mrs. Dill’s class had a camping day this week. Students LOVED learning about bugs, the forest habitat, making fireflies, and having a s’mores snack. ⛺️

Purple pod was so excited to celebrate our graduating seniors that have spent the year helping us! We know that Addison, Haley, Lilly, and Luke are going to do great things! Love our SCES alumni coming back to serve our students. ❤️

Mrs. Braune’s class turned their room into Starbooks Café today! ☕️📚✨ Students designed their own coffee cups 🎨, searched for typos on a coffee menu 🔍📋, wrote about who they’d love to share a cup with ✍️❤️, and placed an order for their favorite “coffee” drink ☕️—expertly crafted by Barista Braune herself in her apron and all! 👩‍🏫🧋 It was a cozy day full of creativity, collaboration, and caffeine-free fun! #StarbooksCafe #LearningLatte #BaristaBraune #SCESFun #LiteracyIsBrewing #SpencerCountyElementary

Our Cubs with birthdays in May & June visited the vending machine last Friday and chose a book for their birthday. Thanks PTO for this awesome way to make our birthdays special! *July birthdays visit in August*

2nd graders had a fantastic field trip on Main Street yesterday to learn about careers in our town! Thanks so much to Melissa from the Chamber for helping to organize it. Take a look at the video she created with our Cubs here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/16NmjVhtVi/?

Thank you Spencer Christian Church for partnering with Revival..... For fueling our brains, hearts, and lesson plans today with free coffee and lattes! Our staff is now running on: Love, Laughter & LOTS of Lattes! You mocha us so happy!

Spencer County High School is hosting a Boy's Basketball Camp June 2-5, 2025. Any boy K-7th grade (grade level is the grade that you just completed for 24-25 school year). The camp will take place at Spencer County High School. Click this link (or QR code) for MORE INFORMATION and to REGISTER! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIj7gUJEK1LPUZj0hXUzSF60-PkpNjem/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100453405020382416753&rtpof=true&sd=true

Our Office of Educational Technology has been made aware of a hazardous trend circulating on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. Students are being encouraged to insert conductive materials—such as pencils, aluminum foil, or paper clips—into USB and other ports on school-issued Chromebooks. The intent is to create sparks and smoke, often leading to fires. This behavior poses significant health and safety risks. Tampering with electronic devices can cause short circuits, potentially igniting fires. Such actions can render Chromebooks inoperable. We urge all parents and guardians to have immediate conversations with their children about the dangers of participating in this or any similar challenges.

SCES Cubs ROAR with Growth! Our Green North 2nd graders crushed it—growing a whopping 3,014 points on MAP this year! So naturally… we had a 3,014 water balloon fight to celebrate! We’re SO proud of our Cubs and loved watching them soak up the fun today! Way to go, Green North! #CubsCrushGoals #MAPGrowth #WaterBalloonWin Highlights: 💚 3,014 points grown 💦 3,014 water balloons 🎉 100% fun 🐻100% Cub Pride

This Derby season, the horses aren’t the only ones chasing greatness; you could be too! Spencer County Schools is hiring district-wide with open positions in transportation, maintenance, classrooms, administration, and more. We’re looking for passionate, dependable team members ready to make a difference. If you’re ready for a stable career, this is your moment. Don’t wait at the starting gate; reach out to one of our Personnel Specialists today to learn more and get started! 🐎 See you soon!

GAME ON at Spencer County Elementary! Today we powered up the excitement with our KSA Pep-Rally to cheer on our awesome 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Cubs as they get ready to crush the Kentucky Summative Assessment! From video game power-ups to sports huddles and board game strategy — our Cubs are geared up, locked in, and ready to WIN. This week, it's all about teamwork, focus, and giving it 110%. Press start, bring your game face, and show what Cub confidence looks like — it’s GAME ON!