Letcher County Public Schools

Due to the excessive heat and ongoing roof project, Martha Jane Potter Elementary will be dismissing at 1:00 PM today, August 28, 2024.

Scott Boggs' bus, #1622, will be running about 10-15 minutes late tomorrow morning; August 26th. Josh Webb and Herrick Hacker will split this bus route, adding onto their regular routes. Please be waiting in a safe area where they will be able to see you.

There is a downed tree and powerline on Little Cowan at this time. We are not sure what time it will be removed. Buses will not be able to travel through Little Cowan until it is cleared.

Bus 415 Tyler Holbrook's bus will be delayed about 15 minutes this morning due to mechanical issues.

Attached is a link to view the bus routes for the 2024-2025 School year. School begins tomorrow, August 7th. Buses will begin routes around 6:30 AM. Please be standing outside in a safe place where the driver will be able to see you. The link to see the routes are https://5il.co/2slkg.

Hello, Class of 2028… We would like to remind you that Link Crew freshmen orientation activities take place tomorrow from 8:00-2:00 pm. We have lots of fun games and activities planned for you tomorrow morning, and you’ll meet your peer mentors. We will serve a catered lunch and then we will distribute schedules and lockers and give you an opportunity to tour the building. We are excited to meet you and have you join our Cougar Family.

Attached is a link to view the bus routes for the LCCHS Freshman Orientation. This will take place on Thursday, August 1st. Buses will begin routes around 7:00 AM. Please be standing outside in a safe place where the driver will be able to see you. https://5il.co/2slkg

Good evening, Class of 2028! Your 9th grade orientation will be held on Thursday, August 1st from 8am-2:30pm. Please plan to dress comfortably!! You will be playing games and going on a school tour. In addition, you will receive schedules and lockers. If interested, your family is invited to attend with you from 1-2:30. All morning and afternoon bus routes will run, and a catered lunch will be provided. Students: you should expect a phone call from your Link Leader coming soon. We are so excited to have you in our Cougar Family.

This is a reminder for classified employees. Instructional Aides I and II need to check your emails for training dates and locations and that all CPR, SCM trainings will start at 8:00am. You will need to register for the KVEC Training online(a link was sent via email) and the bus will leave WWE at 7:00am. Bus drivers training begins tomorrow morning at 8:00am. It has been moved to the vocational school due to no air conditioning at LCC. Cafeteria workers training tomorrow has been relocated to the Lendell Smith Conference Room.

The Letcher County Central High School JROTC will be hosting the Louisville drone racing team on the top of the high school hill where the track is located from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Friday, July 19th. There will be demonstrations and hands on training. Everyone is welcome to come by and participate.

Letcher Promise Neighborhood will host an Art Showcase at the Farmers Market in Whitesburg this Saturday, June 29th from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. We will be under the blue tents near the red bridge. All students and families who participated in our painting, pottery, or creative writing events are invited to bring their canvases, pottery, poetry, and stories to share with family, friends, and the community. Pottery created on June 7th and June 18th will be on display and available for pickup. Everyone is invited to stop by to see the masterpieces

Just a reminder, all children in Letcher County can receive a free breakfast and lunch everyday, Monday thru Friday, today thru July 5th. Pick up only from 11:30-1:00 at FNMS, LEMS, WWE. Dine in only is available at LCC and CES - breakfast is 8:00-9:00 and lunch is 11:30-1:00. Stop by the school closest to your home to receive your free breakfast and lunch.

Due to heat conditions the PRI will be canceling two upcoming events. The hike in Lily Cornett Woods scheduled for tomorrow 6/20 has been canceled. Also, the pickleball and volleyball tournaments scheduled for Friday 6/21 have been canceled.

PRI is hosting pottery classes tomorrow, Thursday, June 18th in the art room at Letcher Couty Central High School from 10:00 -12:00 and from 1:00-3:00. This is open to students and families. Lunch will be provided for the 10:00-12:00 class. In addition, there will be a Mindfulness Walk at Lilly Cornett Woods from 9:00-12:00. Lunch will be provided.

PRI is hosting pickleball and volleyball games tomorrow morning , June 14h at the LCCHS Tennis Courts from 9 am-12 pm. Food will be provided to everyone in attendance. In addition, there will be a spooky hike on the Pine Mountain Overlook Loop tomorrow evening beginning at 7:00 pm. There will be spooky tales (not so spooky tales for smaller children), lantern-making, and free books for all kids!

Summer Enrichment Camp begins Monday at Cowan Elementary at 8:00am. Transportation is provided on main roads only. If you live on these main routes be out where the driver can see you. Otherwise you will need to meet at the designated stops. Routes are listed Below. Bus 1722 Chetty Smith Start at Red Star Bridge at 7:00am Travel on Hwy 7 to Wayne Caudill store, Burton Hill meet at the mouth of Carbonglow Stop at foot of hill at Letcher Elementary **Anyone who lives across the bridge in Blackey will meet at CB Caudill store (must have parent present in afternoon) Stop at Spring Branch at the fire dept. next stop is Brandon Truck Parts Hwy 7 to Hwy 15 Stop at Action Auto Stop at the mouth of Tolliver Road Stop at Deana's Designs LCC summer school Cowan summer camp Bus #315. Diana Sparkman Start on 1103 at Cornettsville at 7:00am Campbell town Mouth of Turkey Creek on 1103 Mouth of Whitaker branch Mouth of Big Branch Mouth of Ingrams Creek 1103 to Cornetts Branch to Hwy 160 Hwy 160 to Roxanna junction To Johnson Fork Turn on 588 thru Kingdom Come and Ice To Recycle Center Cowan summer camp LCC summer school Bus 2623. Bill Ison Start at Elkins Branch in Partridge at 7:00am Old 119 to Hwy 119 General Store (Flat Gap students are to meet there) Mouth of Little Cowan Pine Mt Grill Hwy 931 to Bartesta Branch Mouth of Crafts Colley To LCC To Cowan Bus 918. Amanda Miller Starts at MJP at 7:00 am Hwy 119 to Jenkins stop at mouth of Bill Moore Branch Stop at mouth of Webb branch Stop at Payne Gap Thru Jenkins to Hwy 805 to Neon Hwy 317 to Mouth of Goosecreek turn at Hemphill school Hwy 343 to to McRoberts turning at the substation Back thru Neon to Seco stopping at Seco Freewill Baptist church bridge Continue on 805 to Millstone church Stop at Thornton Bridge Stop at Mayking FD LCC summer school Cowan summer camp Bus 2222. Josh Brown Start at Dean Quick stop ( jct of 7 and 317) Hwy 7 towards Beckham Bates Stop at KY May Rd Junction of 7 & 931 To mouth of Sugar Run Back to Hwy 7 & 15 Up Little Colley on 1148 Students at Bush Dr & Midland meet at Gurney's Store To head of Sandlick Hwy 931 stop at Bus Garage Stop at Housing Authority Stop at Scott's Service Center LCC summer school Cowan summer camp

The Letcher County Schools will be providing free on site meals to children age 18 and under at select locations through the Summer Food Service Program. For a list of sites, dates, and times, please visit our Food Service webpage at https://www.letcher.kyschools.us/page/food-service.

LKLP Head Start is a nationally recognized, curriculum-based preschool program designed to promote school readiness. Our holistic approach to servicing children and their families greatly improves a child's long-term personal growth and academic achievements. All centers are KY All Star Rated! We are taking applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Please reach out to your local Head Start center to fill out an application for our preschool and our Early Start program today. If you have any questions please reach out to our LKLP Head Start Central office at 435-7962.

Bus # 2122 Aaron Holbrook's bus, in the McRoberts area, will be about 20 min late this morning

Tyler Holbrook's bus will be a few minutes late this morning. This is the bus that travels from Deane, across Rock House, Jackhorn, Goose Creek to Neon.