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She begins new role on July 1
Hopkins County Board of Education has selected Assistant Superintendent Amy Smith as district superintendent.
Smith has worked in Hopkins County Schools for the past 26 years. She previously served as principal of West Broadway Elementary School, district teacher consultant, curriculum consultant at Earlington Elementary, and an elementary school teacher.
“I would like to thank the Superintendent Screening Committee and the Hopkins County Board of Education for giving me this opportunity,” Smith said. “In keeping with our district’s mission statement to “unite as one team to learn and inspire,” my goal will be to continue fostering an environment of building relationships with our faculty, staff, parents, and community members while pursuing excellence.”
Smith earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Western Kentucky University, fifth-year endorsement in elementary education at Murray State University, master’s degree in K-12 teacher leader and education specialist in instructional leadership, K-12 principal, from University of the Cumberlands, and school superintendent endorsement from MSU.
She is a member of the Impact Mentoring Board, Kentucky Women in Education Leadership cohort three and transportation facilitator for Green River Educational Cooperative. During her tenure at West Broadway, the school received a Distinguished Rating and Four-Star Rating from the state as well as a Professional Development School Rating from Murray State University.
Smith will start her new position effective July 1.
“She will bring a deep knowledge of Hopkins County Schools to her new role,” said Board Chairman John Osborne. “She has been assistant superintendent for the past two years and held various positions throughout the system prior to that. We look forward to working with Mrs. Smith and believe she will be able to help our district continue to progress as we move forward.”
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Happy Retirement, Dr. Ashby! |
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Superintendent Dr. Deanna Ashby has been visiting the schools as she prepares for retirement. We’re sharing photos from a few of these events. |
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Employees cannot change payroll direct deposit accounts after June 15 (due to summer payrolls). Changing direct deposit accounts after this time, WILL delay your payroll deposit.
Employees may receive multiple direct deposit stubs by email before June 30. However, all funds will NOT be direct deposited at that time. Funds will continue to be direct deposited on the actual pay dates of June 30, July 15, July 30 and August 13, as applicable.
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All travel reimbursements for 2020-2021 are due to Finance no later than Friday, June 25. |
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We want to give recognition to our district employees who have had perfect attendance for this year. Congratulations!! |
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[BSMS:
Jason Clark
Jennie Coyle
Jeremy Gobin
Jolaine McNary
Andrea Mills
Cory Mullins
Garris Stroud
Makayla Sweeney
GES:
Tara Glaysbrook
Shanda Hughes
Holly Irvin
Lannie Jarvis
Tamara Melton
Kelcey Postlewait
HES:
Matt Beshear
Thomas Bracy
Shannon Brooks
Rachel Flener
Paul Fuller
Letitia Holloman
Amy Mullins
Karen Roberts
Mary Beth Young
HCCHS:
John Grace
Beth Hancock
Ben Lutz
Jon Wells (Principal)
Lauren Wood]
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JMMS:
Elizabeth Bailey
Amy Belcher
Tara Cardwell
Michael Powers
Autumn Ramage
JSES:
Kara Miller
MNHHS:
Timothy Brasher
Amy Clark
Shelia Clay
James Gates
Jason Hale
Briscoe Horrell
Emily Lundborg
Jon Newton
Kim Proffitt
Brittany Thomas
Brian Welch
PES:
Beverly Cullen
Kelly Gates
Stacy Howard
Amanda Morrow
Stacey Snyder
SHMS:
Kelly Oliver
Stacie Owens
SSES:
Mary Jones
Lois Stanley
WBES:
Michelle Larkins
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WHS:
Rebecca Allen
Brandi Carlisle
Bobbie Schaffer
Eric Stone
Transportation (Drivers/ Monitors/Bus Garage):
Dianna Duncan
Cynthia Harris
Lucy Hosman
Tammy Settles
Jennifer Young
William Bratcher
David Durham
Maintenance:
George Jones
Jerry Russ
Central Office:
Dr. Deanna Ashby
Robert Carter
Martin Cline
Ann Elkins
Jennifer Harris
Amy Smith
Eric Stephens
Drew Taylor
Steven Vaught
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2021-2022 School Calendar |
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2021-2022 Salary Schedule |
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The Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 salary schedule on May 17. This information is posted on the Finance Department website.
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Have you completed your LivingWell Promise? If you are enrolled in a health insurance plan, you are required to complete the LivingWell Promise each year.
Here are the steps you need to take to ensure that you will receive the $40 monthly discount on your health insurance for 2022:
1. Create an account with WebMd One at kehplivingwell.com AND
2. Take the online health assessment OR complete a biometric screening. Only one of these items is required to receive credit for completion.
If you have an account with WebMd One, you can check and see if you have received credit for the LivingWell Promise by logging into your account and looking at the rewards tab. The first item to come up under your rewards tab will be the Livingwell Promise and you should see a green checkmark in the corner and a message telling you when the reward was earned indicating completion. If you see this green checkmark, you are good to go for 2022. The deadline to complete your Livingwell Promise is June 30, 2021.
For more information on creating a WebMD One account, see the registration guide. If you need help, call Janice Moore at Ext. 22409.
The Hopkins County Health Department will take appointments weekdays for Biometric Screenings and will also host a Saturday event on June 12. Call the Health Department at 270-821-5242 to make an appointment or stop by on that day.
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Plans have been made for the Summer Meal Program.
Every Wednesday in June and July, five-day meal packs may be picked up at West Hopkins, Grapevine Elementary, Madisonville-North Hopkins, and Earlington Elementary from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m..
During the June 2-28 summer school, lunch will be available at all schools under the following schedule:
- Elementary schools-10:30-11 a.m.
- Middle school 11:15-11:45 a.m.
- High schools (and West Hopkins) 12-12:30 p.m.
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Seniors Walk Down Memory Lane |
We loved seeing the return of the Senior Walks at our elementary and middle schools this week! These visits by our graduating seniors not only provide a bit of inspiration to our younger students but also bring back a ton of memories for graduates and teachers/staff members. Congratulations to the Class of 2021! |
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Dance Teams Succeed at State, Regionals |
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Both high school dance teams qualified to compete in the 2021 KHSAA State Dance Championships at George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester. |
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Hopkins County Central High Voltage dance team placed 5th in the state in hip hop and 7th in pom. This year’s dance regional included KHSAA regions 1 through 4. HCCHS High Voltage won the KHSAA Regional Championship in pom and placed 3rd in hip hop.
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Madisonville North Hopkins Maroon Magic placed 6th in the state in hip hop and 8th in pom. At Regionals, MNHHS Maroon Magic placed 2nd in pom and 4th in hip hop.
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Madisonville North Hopkins High School cheer placed 7th in the 2021 KHSAA State Competitive Cheer Championships at George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester. They qualified for state by winning the KHSAA Region 2 All Girls Small Division championship. Congratulations!
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Students Share their Talent |
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Congratulations to the Elementary District Talent Show Winners!
1st Place – Brylee Zimmer, Jesse Stuart Elementary, Dance Performance
2nd Place – Collin Phaup, Southside Elementary, Drum Performance
3rd Place – Mason Eagle, Hanson Elementary, Drum Performance
Congratulations also go out to the other participants: Tamia Haynes, Grapevine Elementary; Elizabeth Ashby, Hanson Elementary; Noah Brumfield, Pride Elementary; Khloe Evans, Southside Elementary; Layla Pierce, West Broadway Elementary; and Katie Blanchard, West Hopkins Elementary
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Congratulations to the Middle School District Talent Show Winners!
1st Place – Bailey Stanley, South Hopkins Middle School, Vocal Performance
2nd Place – Madison Ramage, West Hopkins School, Vocal/Guitar Performance
3rd Place – Westyn Miles, James Madison Middle School, Piano Performance
Other participants in the middle school division include Emma Rogers, James Madison Middle School; Bailey Bryant, James Madison Middle School; Savannah Barnett, West Hopkins School; and Payton Harvey, West Hopkins School.
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Congratulations to the High School District Talent Show Winners!
1st Place – Marissa Todd, Hopkins County Central High School, Vocal Performance
2nd Place – Airamis Stone, Madisonville North Hopkins High School, Original Guitar Performance
3rd Place – Victoria Pullin, Madisonville North Hopkins High School, Vocal Performance
Other participants in the high school division include Ethan Peyton, Hopkins County Central High School, and Anastasia Duncan, Madisonville North Hopkins High School.
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HCCHS Girls Basketball Honored |
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Hopkins County Central High School girls varsity basketball team was honored by the Board of Education on Monday, May 17, for academic achievement. Every team member has earned a 3.5 GPA or greater for the past two years. Team members are Keianna Caldwell, Keli Reynolds, Keri Reynolds, Madison Grigg, Hailie Hollis, Briana Fritz, McKenzie Lynch, Mercy Sutton, Kylee Groves, Emile Jones, and Kire Peyton. Congratulations! |
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Stubblefield Recognized by Gatton Program |
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Madisonville North Hopkins High School math teacher David Stubblefield has been honored as part of The Gatton Academy’s Educator Recognition Program.
Stubblefield was recognized for the support he provided student Jackson Summers in his journey to the Gatton program. He received a certificate of recognition and was recognized during the Class of 2021 commencement ceremony. The Gatton Academy is a two-year residential STEM program at Western Kentucky University for gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors.
Here is how Summers, a 2021 graduate, described Mr. Stubblefield’s role in his journey to Gatton:
“Mr. Stubblefield was my pre-AP algebra, geometry, and AP Statistics teacher, so I had him for both my freshman and sophomore years. His classes helped set me up for success mathematically, which was foundational in my trigonometry and calculus I & II courses here at Gatton. He wrote one of my letters of recommendation for Gatton and was more than happy to do so on my behalf. Not only were his classes helpful academically, but they were always a good time. We'd get our work done and learn a good deal of content, and if time permitted, we'd get a few "off days" such as days around March Madness where we'd have the TV on in the background to stay updated on the games. I appreciated all I learned and experienced in his class; he genuinely cares about his students as well as their futures which is one of the most important features of being a great educator.”
Stubblefield, who has been a teacher for eight years, said he was surprised by the honor.
“I had some exceptional students a few years ago that were some of the best students that I’ve ever had,” he said. “They moved on to Gatton Academy and will do great things in life.” In addition to Summers, classmates Tucker Ramage and Olivia Newcom also went to Gatton.
“Looking back, they felt like I had helped them along the way with math,” Stubblefield said. “It meant a lot to me that these kids reflected and felt that I was a big part of how they got there.”
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Online Registration Links |
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Online registration is under way:
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Cereal dominos brought a unique touch to this morning’s celebration of a successful food drive at Earlington Elementary School. The school collected cereal boxes that were set up – and then knocked over – in a domino effect. The school collected 260 boxes of cereal for the Family Resource Center. |
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Jesse Stuart Elementary School Principal Brandon McClain invited 5th-graders to “Say Goodbye with a Pie” on the last day of school Friday by throwing a pie at him. Each 5th-grader got a “pie” – a plate covered with shaving cream – and was given the opportunity to throw it at the principal. He also invited them to write on their car using washable paint.
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Employee of the Year Nominations |
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Hopkins County Schools is seeking nominations for the 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year awards.
Teacher of the Year nominees must have a minimum of three years teaching experience. The Teachers of the Year will be selected in the categories of Elementary (P-5), Middle (6-8) and Secondary (9-12).
Categories for Employee of the Year nominations are: Administrator of the Year, eligible nominees would include principals, assistant principals, central office administrators, and guidance counselors; Classified Support Services, eligible nominees would include instructional assistants who work in a classroom setting to enhance student achievement and Family Resource employees who provide student needs throughout the district; Facilities Management, eligible employees would include all custodians and district maintenance staff; Food Service, eligible nominees would include all cafeteria employees, cafeteria managers and district food service employees; Transportation, eligible nominees would include bus drivers, bus monitors, vehicle maintenance staff and district employees; Secretary of the Year, eligible employees would include all school secretaries; and Central Office Employee of the Year, eligible employees would include all central office staff.
Nominations will be accepted through the close of business, 4 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2021. Online nomination forms are available at the following links:
A printable form is available at the following link. It should be mailed to Employee of the Year, Hopkins County Schools, 320 S. Seminary Street, Madisonville, KY 42431. Attention: Crystal Carlton.
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