Muhlenberg County Public Schools

Longest Elementary held their Destress for Success Family Event yesterday. Students and families enjoyed a variety of stations centered around our health and mindfulness. Thank you to all who helped. Here are a few pics capturing the event.

It's not too late to get a free tree seedling at the Muhlenberg County Conservation District on Dean Road. Our high school students have been there helping all morning.

Don't forget... Mark your calendars for next Wednesday, April 17! Muhlenberg County High School students will be at the Conservation District on Dean Road beginning at 8:00 AM handing out free tree seedlings...

Our district is partnering with WKU again for the Grow Your Own program. This program provides an opportunity for our classified employees to earn a teaching degree through WKU. We also have the partnership with the Martin Foundation to provide further assistance for the individual portion of the cost. For the 2024-2025 school year, the district has chosen Jessica Latham from Central City Elementary, Krystal Hambrick from Muhlenberg South Elementary, and Ashley Southerland from Muhlenberg County High School. Congratulations!

Bremen Elementary had a special visitor this morning to deliver the Poppy's Leadership Award from WBKO and Flora Templeton Stuart. During the assembly, WBKO 13 videoed a short interview and it will air this Friday morning on Channel 13. Congratulations, Bremen Elementary!

Attention families that are raising relatives...If you are a grandparent, great-grandparent, aunt/uncle, cousin, etc. raising a child that is not biologically yours, this Relatives Raising Relatives event is for you! Muhlenberg County Family Resource & Youth Service Centers are partnering with the Muhlenberg County Cooperative Extension office to provide a time for you to connect with other families that are in a similar situation. Space is limited... Please use the QR code or link below to pre-register. This event is for families that are raising relatives of any age, birth-18 years old. https://forms.gle/XAq7uaAMUjo3LfaT9

📣 Mark your calendars for next Wednesday, April 17! Muhlenberg County High School students will be at the Conservation District on Dean Road beginning at 8:00 AM handing out free tree seedlings...

All Muhlenberg County Schools will be closed March 29 - April 5 for Spring Break.

Our first EL Family Night is in the books! We had lots of fun playing games and spending time with our English language learners and their families. Thank you to all who attended.

Muhlenberg County Schools has purchased solar eclipse glasses for all students and staff to be used on Monday, April 8. If you DO NOT want your student participating by observing this event, please contact your student’s school by end of the school day this Thursday, March 28.

Check out our March Gifted and Talented Newsletter...

Several students along with three exceptional teachers were recognized at last night's board meeting. The Jr. Beta Club of Muhlenberg North Middle had a number of members to compete at a leadership summit as well as the state convention and qualified to compete at nationals this summer. Here is the list of those who were recognized: Lead Outside the Box: Lane Harper, Madilyn Fields, Blair Barber, and Preston Moody Collaboration Connection: Cortlyn Kirk, Preston Moody, Makayla Lee, and Zoe Zoellick Project Proposal: Blair Barber, Madilyn Fields, and Lane Harper Mr. Reece Harper was chosen as the Kentucky Regional Leadership Representative. Madilyn Fields-Kentucky Junior Beta Secretary Ryleigh Uzzle-5th place in Pottery Gage Edwards-4th place in Recyclable Art Carter Atcher-4th place in Woodworking Zoe Zoellick-3rd Place in Pottery Charlie Wiggins-4th Place in Drawing Hudson Blake-1st Place in Digital Art Ayden Halcomb-2nd Place in Color Photography Participants in Living Literature which placed 1st are Reece Harper, Lane Harper, Blair Barber, Zachary Zoellick, and Zoe Zoellick The club won 1st place in Apparel Design and placed 5th in Campaign Skit. Muhlenberg County Schools participated again this year in the 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award Program. Employees across the district voted and the recipients are Mrs. Lindsay Coldwell from Greenville Elementary representing the elementary school level, Mrs. Lauren Jill Mercer from Muhlenberg North Middle representing the middle school level, and Mrs. Missy Thompson from Muhlenberg County High School representing the high school level. Congratulations to all!

There will be no school for students this Friday, March 22. This will be a staff work day as noted on the school calendar.

Attention all English Language Learners and Parents...you are invited to our EL Family Night this coming Monday, March 25, at the UK Extension Office from 6-8 PM.

New teachers were invited to a Q & A forum made up of teachers and administrators at the Board of Education today. It was a great session for both new and experienced educators learning from one another.

Kindergarten registration runs March 18 - March 22. If you have a child starting Kindergarten this fall, please contact the elementary school your child will attend as soon as possible to set up an in-person appointment. Only parents or guardians will be able to enroll students.

Diana Anderson, Director of Pathway of Hope, spoke with STAND (Students Teaching Against Negative Decisions) at this morning's meeting. Diana encouraged the students to STAND up and own the situation they are in. Muhlenberg County is a better place because of Pathway of Hope.

As "Love the Bus Month" draws to a close, Muhlenberg County Schools wants to thank the many individuals who make up our transportation department and care for our students. Bus drivers are the first and the last to see many of our students each day. Thank you! #LovetheBus

The Board of Education celebrated the success our academic teams are having across the district at the February Board Meeting. Several students will be competing at the state Governor's Cup next month for both middle and high school. Congratulations and best wishes, students!

There will be no school on Friday, February 23, 2024, as noted on the school calendar. This is a Professional Development Day.