Message from the Superintendent |
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Right now, we’re in the midst of Hopkins County Schools’ Spirit Week! This week, we are celebrating the dedication of ALL our staff members. For the third year in a row, our district was named Best Place to Work in Hopkins County in The Messenger’s Readers’ Choice Awards. We definitely have the BEST employees!
In addition to celebrating a THREE-peat as Best Place to Work, we are also excited that our Family Resource Youth Services Centers were voted Best Charitable Organization! In addition to their daily responsibilities, FRYSC coordinators have addressed needs during the pandemic and after the December tornado. FRYSCs are always there to help whenever there is a need and certainly deserve this recognition. Congratulations on this honor!
I hope each of you have a fun and safe Spring Break!
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FRYSCs - Best Charitable Organization |
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Credit Union Merger Approved |
Hopkins County Teachers Federal Credit Union members voted to approve the merger with Owensboro Federal Credit Union. The merger is expected to offer improved services, including a full-service credit union on the ground level with an ATM and drive-thru banking.
The HCTFCU will remain open at 320 S. Seminary through Friday, April 29. Members will receive a welcome packet from Owensboro FCU later in April. Owensboro FCU is located at 1412 Chelsa Drive, Madisonville.
Please call Hopkins County Teachers Federal Credit Union at 270-821-0504 with any questions.
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HCEF Mini-Grant Applications Open |
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Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Hopkins County Education Foundation Mini-Grant opportunity. The Board of Education has already given a blanket approval for teachers to apply for these grants. The grant applications are due Friday, May 27, by 4 pm. The application form is available at the following link: https://bit.ly/HCEFminigrants2022.
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Employee of the Year Nominations |
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Hopkins County Schools is seeking nominations for the 2021-2022 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, May 27, 2022. 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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Applications being Accepted for Board Vacancy |
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The Hopkins County Board of Education (“Board”) is seeking applications for appointment to fill a vacancy on the Board representing Division #5. This appointment will be effective until the November 2022 regular election.
Responsibilities include setting policy to govern the District; hiring/evaluating the Superintendent; and levying taxes and adopting the District budget. Board members must:
- Be at least 24 years old and a Kentucky citizen for the last three years;
- Be a registered voter in the District of the vacancy;
- Have completed the 12th grade or have a GED certificate;
- Meet all other legal qualifications (KRS 160.180); and
- Complete required annual in-service training.
Applications are available at Hopkins County Board of Education Central Office, 320 S. Seminary, Madisonville, KY., or online at the district website. Mail applications to Superintendent Amy Smith, ATTN: Board Vacancy, Hopkins County Schools, 320 S. Seminary St., Madisonville, KY 42431. Applications are due by noon on April 6, 2022.
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'Remember Your Why' Award |
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Hopkins County Central High School Legacy Leaders received the Remember Your Why Award at the Board of Education meeting on March 21. Legacy Leaders is a student-led group that focuses on establishing and maintaining a positive school climate and culture. Through collaboration with the leadership class, Legacy Leaders have been able to raise money for Travis Manion Foundation and Bowl to Impact a Child, volunteer during tornado relief, hold a chili supper for the Dawson Springs community, volunteer at Breaking Bread and the Christian Food Bank, and much more! Legacy Leaders continue to show their love for school and community through these actions. This display of generosity is a reminder that students still care. Despite Covid restrictions, this group has found ways to celebrate and bring the community together! |
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Lydon Logan
Deputy Lydon Logan, the school resource officer at South Hopkins Middle School and Southside Elementary School, received the Remember Your Why Award at the Board of Education meeting on March 7.
He strives to promote positivity and kindness to our students. He is always smiling and helping everyone realize that there is a reason to be happy. Multiple students wrote nominations explaining WHY he is an amazing SRO. Deputy Logan attends student sporting events, eats lunch with the kids, dances, sings and gives them a sense of comfort. He is always looking out for their safety while making sure they understand the importance of making good choices. He brings a sense of safety, security and friendship to our faculty, staff, parents and students!
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Who Would You Like to Nominate? |
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Hopkins County Schools wants to recognize employees and students 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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Do you have questions about the amended District Facilities Plan? Please click on the FAQ link at the top of the following website: www.hopkins.kyschools.us/LPC2022.
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The Board of Education has entered into an option to purchase real estate at 2135 N. Main St., Madisonville for future renovation as a Central Office. This building most recently housed Christview Fellowship Inc.
The district office currently operates out of a 100-year-old facility. Moving to a newer building would allow cost savings, energy efficiencies, and technology enhancements.
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Education Commissioner Visits District |
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We were pleased to welcome Kentucky Education Commissioner Jason Glass and Kentucky Board of Education Chair Lu Young to Hopkins County Schools on March 1. They were traveling to meet and celebrate the people who came together to help after the devastating Dec. 10 tornado.
They visited Earlington Elementary School and also met with students from Hopkins County Central to hear their stories. KDE has been working on support for the affected areas, Commissioner Glass said, adding that they plan to stay engaged for the long haul to help with future needs. We appreciate the support!
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Governor Recognizes Pride Student,
Courtyard of Curiosity
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Gov. Andy Beshear recognized Courtyard of Curiosity and Noah Allen, the youth project leader of the Beauty for Ashes project, during a March 23 visit to Earlington. As part of the grant, Noah is supposed to reach out to local, state, and national government agencies to collaborate on the endeavor. Beauty for Ashes is a project that will plant flowers as a memorial to those who lost their lives in the Dawson Springs tornado.
Gov. Beshear recognized Noah and Courtyard of Curiosity for the project along with their commitment to serving the local community.
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Several teachers from Southside Elementary School and Grapevine Elementary School attended the recent Teach Your Heart Out conference in San Diego. The conference focuses on innovative classroom strategies. |
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High School Graduation Dates |
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Hopkins County Schools Academy
Thursday, May 12, 2022, 6:00 p.m. at Hopkins County Central High School
Hopkins County Central High School
Baccalaureate, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Awards Night, Monday, May 16, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Graduation, Friday, May 20, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Madisonville North Hopkins High School
Awards Day, Monday, May 16, 2022, 1:00 p.m.
Baccalaureate, Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Graduation, Monday, May 23, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
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We’re already making plans for the 2022-2023 school year!
Read below for essential details to share with your students.
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Infinite Campus Online Registration/Annual Update through Parent Portal will open soon for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. OLR will be available on the portal from Monday, April 11, through the start of the school year.
Parents may also register new students, including incoming kindergarten students.
This online process allows you to verify and submit required information to your child’s school. It also eliminates the forms and paperwork that used to be required for annual registration. Your child’s school may have other site-specific forms that you will be asked to complete later.
Only the legal guardian listed for the student in the primary household can complete online registration. The assigned school is based on the primary household address. If your child has a secondary household, please update the information for that additional household while completing the online update. Look for more information soon on the district website, www.hopkins.kyschools.us.
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Superintendent for the Day |
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Pride Elementary 4th-grader Halle Miller visited the Central Office to serve as "Superintendent for the Day" on March 25! This opportunity was offered through the Hopkins County Happy Feet “Sweet Feet” event.
“My favorite part of the day was when I got to make my badge when I first arrived this morning,” Halle said. “I learned several things, including how to use the postal machine and about how the technology works.”
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Madisonville Community College and Murray State University hosted the Hopkins County Spelling Bee on March 18. Winners representing each elementary and middle school participated in the competition. Eileena Downs from West Broadway Elementary was named this year's overall winner, and Isabella Carver from Hanson Elementary was first runner-up. |
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Celebrating School Breakfast |
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Hopkins County Schools celebrating National School Breakfast Week by promoting healthy breakfast options and the importance of eating breakfast. The big prize was a bike giveaway at the school with the highest participation rate.
West Broadway Elementary School had the highest percentage of students who ate school breakfast that week. As a result, their students’ names were placed in a drawing for a free bike, which was won by 3rd grader Marty Wescott.
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Dance Teams Win KDCO State Titles |
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Congratulations to both high school dance teams for outstanding performances at the KDCO State Championship on Feb. 26!
Hopkins County Central High Voltage won State Champs in the Medium Hip Hop Division and Madisonville North Hopkins Maroon Magic won State Champs in the Small Hip Hop Division!! Both teams also received 2nd place in their respective pom divisions!
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