COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Payment |
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The Kentucky Department of Education announced on Sept. 10, 2021, that employees of public school districts (certified, classified, substitutes, paraprofesssionals, and board members) are eligible for a one-time vaccination incentive payment of $100 after being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by December 1, 2021.
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Employees will be required to submit proof of their vaccination in order to be eligible for the vaccination incentive payment. This proof of vaccination will be due by December 3, 2021. Any forms submitted after December 3, 2021, will not be eligible for the incentive payment.
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The incentive payments will be made on a special payroll to be direct deposited on or around January 10, 2022. These incentive payments are not eligible for retirement contributions to be withheld; however, tax contributions, including Social Security, will be withheld on all employees.
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You may access the proof of vaccination form at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdynZmZWWqdSE7m30qE099RouymPMlrywPU4hc6xcJVpyVmcw/viewform?usp=sf_link
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Booster Shots to be Offered |
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Hopkins County Health Department plans to offer the COVID-19 Moderna booster shot to our staff on Friday, Nov. 12. That is a scheduled PD day. You will receive additional information on this from your school. |
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Hopkins County
Standards of Practice
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Caring and Compassionate
Our Commitment: Demonstrate concern and support for the physical, social, emotional, character, and learning needs of students, staff, and parents.
Our Actions:
- Be an active listener — seek first to understand.
- Demonstrate caring without judgement.
- Be observant of needs
- Follow-up to ensure needs are met.
- Ask “How can I help?”.
This is such an important part of everything we do as educators, and in this time of pandemic learning, this should be a top priority for all of us. As a member of #TeamHopkins, we should always show care and compassion toward our students, their parents/guardians, and to one another.
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Glema Center Schedule
Glema Mahr Center for the Arts has released a revised spring schedule for School Days Matinees.
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Please follow Hopkins County Schools Transportation Department’s new Facebook page. This page will provide updates on bus routes as well as any delays.
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Recruitment Incentive Program |
Bonus Program for Staff who Recommend New Bus Driver, Custodian, or Vehicle Mechanic
Hopkins County School personnel who recommend a new school bus driver, custodian, or vehicle mechanic II who is hired and works for one complete year in that same position will receive a $500 bonus. Upon completion of the year, the new employee will receive a $1,000 bonus. All bonus payments will be processed at the end of the completed year. It is the responsibility of any employee who is eligible for either of these bonuses to notify Human Resources before the initial hire date of the new bus driver/custodian/vehicle mechanic.
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'Remember Your Why' Award |
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Southside Elementary School special education teacher Jamie Hamby goes above and beyond to see students succeed. One student loved fishing so she bought rubber fishing worms to help him learn to count. She always smiles and greets students when walking through the halls, spreading joy to students as well as staff members. Mrs. Jamie has helped with students who have had emotional issues returning to school. She also builds strong relationships with her parents so the lines of communication are always open when tough situations arise. She is a huge reminder that Hopkins County Schools LOVES their students and families!
When asked her why, Hamby said, “My why is because I love the kids.”
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Who Would You Like to Nominate? |
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Hopkins County Schools wants to recognize employees for good deeds and kindness shown to others. Remember Your Why Award winners may be nominated by any district stakeholder, including staff, students, parents, and community members.
The district’s theme for this year is Remember Your Why. Faculty and staff are encouraged to focus on what’s most important – the reason they went into education or chose to work in the schools. This initiative is designed to motivate staff. We always want to be there for our students! Raising the motivation levels of staff will have positive impacts on students, parents, co-workers, and the community. Faculty and staff members may be nominated by anyone in the community through a form on the Hopkins County Schools’ website.
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Board Member Bobby Fox Honored |
Hopkins County Board of Education member Bobby Fox was recognized during the Oct. 11 meeting for his selection as an honorary member of Hopkins County Central High School’s Athletics Hall of Fame. Mr. Fox served as a coach in Hopkins County from 1964 to 2010. He coached basketball at the junior high level at St. Charles, Dalton, Charleston, and West Hopkins Middle School. His teams won county championships in 1977 at St. Charles and 1990-1992 at Charleston. He was an assistant coach at West Hopkins High School and head coach at South Hopkins High School, where his Lady Cats teams won the district in 1988 and 1989. He has served on the Board of Education since 2019. Congratulations, Mr. Fox! |
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Test to Stay Program
The Test to Stay program has started in Hopkins County Schools. Through this optional program, students who would have previously been quarantined because of a positive contact may be tested over a period of time and stay in school. Testing sites open at 7 a.m. on weekdays and parents must bring them prior to the start of school. Parents/Guardians must provide consent for their student to be tested.
Additional Information
Sign-up Form
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Impact Mentoring Fundraiser |
Thanks to all who supported the Impact Mentoring Inc. fundraiser! Every Pin Counts! Learning to Make an Impact! Change Wars and Jeans Day was a success. Hopkins County Schools raised $13,822.47 for Impact Mentoring, Inc! |
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Hopkins County Central High School was excited to receive the trophy that goes to the top school fundraiser in the Patrick Rudd Project’s annual Flag Fundraiser! It was presented to the HCCHS Legacy Leaders this week. Central has won 1st place for 5 of the 7 years this contest has been in existence, and placed 2nd the other two years. HCCHS raised $1,800 this year, with a district total of $6,098.
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Welch Receives National Honor |
Madisonville North Hopkins High School agriculture teacher Brian Welch received a HUGE surprise on Oct. 21! He was awarded a $50,000 prize recognizing excellence in skilled trades education.
Mr. Welch is one of 18 winners of the 2021 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. The MNHHS skilled trades program will receive $35,000 and Welch will receive $15,000. We are so excited for Mr. Welch and the school!
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An article in the summer edition of KASA’s KY School Leader magazine focused on Hopkins County Schools Inclusivity Coaches. The program was established during 2020-2021. Director of Pupil Personnel Dr. April Devine wrote the article, Uniting for Change.
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Hopkins County Schools Superintendent Amy Smith, Assistant Superintendent Marty Cline, and Assistant Superintendent Damon Fleming took part in the Cookin’ for Kids fundraiser earlier this month. The event raised money for Hopkins County Family YMCA and the Madisonville Rotary Club. |
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Hopkins County Career and Technology Center students met representatives of a variety of businesses at Exploration Expo: Opportunities Beyond Graduation on Wednesday. The event gave students an opportunity to network and distribute their resumes for co-op positions or future employment. The event was organized by West Kentucky Workforce, Madisonville-Hopkins County Economic Development Corp., and Hopkins County CTC. |
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Young Women LEAD Conference |
Local students took part in the Young Women LEAD Live Conference Oct. 22 at Hopkins County Career and Technology Center. Fifteen girls from each high school were selected to participate. The free virtual conference was designed to change the way high school girls perceive themselves and challenge them to reach higher levels of personal growth and development.
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Nature Fest at Mahr Park Arboretum gave Earlington Elementary 4th graders a hands-on review of science and nature concepts. Students learned about park history, bats, wetlands, pollinators, trees, insects, water quality, and energy flow.
This is the third year for the program, which is organized by Madisonville North Hopkins High School teachers Maria Bailey and Kim Shaw with student volunteers from the MNHHS Key Club, Beta Club, and science classes. The program is made possible with the help of community volunteers, including those from the arboretum, USDA Soil Conservation, Natural Resource Management Solutions, Kentucky Division of Forestry, and the city of Madisonville.
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The hay bale created by Pride Elementary’s Courtyard of Curiosity for the Hay Bale Trail at Mahr Park Arboretum won the overall award. Students and teacher Kelly Gates were recognized by Madisonville City Council for winning 1st place for the Community Hay Bale division. |
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Second graders from throughout Hopkins County Schools enjoyed “Fall on the Farm” on Oct. 1 at Madisonville North Hopkins High School. Kids could get their face painted, pick a pumpkin, pet an animal at the petting zoo, launch a water balloon, and more. They also learned about agriculture at the various booths. This fun-filled event was sponsored by MNHHS FFA and Tyson Foods. |
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Pride Elementary students got a taste of asparagus on Sept. 30 as part of the new Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. The goal of the program is to introduce children to new varieties of fresh fruit and vegetables. Reactions varied from “It tastes a little bad” and “It was good, but I’m not a big fan,” to “I ate the whole bag.”
The first two weeks of the program, students got to try mango and kiwi. So far, mango has been their favorite. Students also learn about the fruits and veggies through co-curricular activities. The federally assisted Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program is funded through a grant.
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