FCPS to Host Budget Q&A for Community
Fayette County Public Schools will host a Budget Q&A for the community next week to respond to questions and concerns about the district’s 2026-27 financial operations.
Date: Thursday, May 21
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Room 159 in the John D. Price Administration Building, 450 Park Place
People can submit budget-related questions online by noon Wednesday, May 20. Relevant questions will also be accepted electronically on-site the night of the meeting. Those received in advance will have priority.
Submit a Question by clicking the Bit.ly (Budget Q&A) link in the bio.
This event is offered in partnership with the Board Finance and Accountability Committee, a standing committee of the Fayette County Board of Education. The session will not be livestreamed, but the video will be posted afterward at fcps.net/BFAC with other resources, including a tentative budget summary and an FAQ.
*To accommodate the budget session, this month’s regular school board meeting will move from May 21 to Wednesday, May 27, at 6 p.m.
Cheers to Our Retirees! 🍎✨
Recently, we celebrated a truly remarkable group of individuals who are closing a significant chapter with Fayette County Public Schools.
To every single person retiring this year: Thank you. Your dedication has left an indelible mark on the lives of countless students and colleagues alike. 🏫
Congratulations on an incredible journey! FCPS won't be the same without you, but we are so much better because of you.
#FCPSProud #HappyRetirement #WeAreFCPS
Celebrating Our School Champions! 🏆
The 16th District PTA recently hosted its annual recognition luncheon at Consolidated Baptist Church to honor the dedicated volunteers and chapters serving Fayette County Public Schools.
Kentucky PTA leadership praised the crowd for being the "backbone of our schools," emphasizing the power of advocacy and the importance of inclusivity in every chapter.
Congratulations to all the 2025-26 award recipients for making a lasting difference in our school community!
🔗 View the full list of winners by clicking the Bit.ly (News & Kudos) link in the bio.
Reminder:
Right Size, Bright Future Committee
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
2441 Huntly Place
Phase 2 in the Project Right Size, Bright Future initiative is redistricting related to the new Greendale Road elementary school, which opens in fall 2027.
Note that the May 14 committee meeting will be in the library at Coventry Oak Elementary. The public is welcome to observe.
The committee is in the final stages of considering different scenarios for redrawing attendance lines. Ultimately, a recommendation will go before the school board.
🌟 A Champion for Students!
Join us in celebrating Tracy Peddicord of Conventry Oak Elementary, the recipient of the FCEA 2025-26 Award for Teaching Excellence! 🏆
A Lexington native and dedicated educator since 2010, Tracy has spent the last four years at Coventry Oak Elementary making a profound impact as a special education resource teacher. From her advocacy work to her leadership in diversity and community engagement, Tracy embodies what it means to be an educator for every student.
💻Read more by clicking the Bit.ly (News & Kudos) link in the bio.
#FCEA #TeachingExcellence #CoventryOak #WeAreFCPS #SpecialEducation #LexingtonKY
📢 New Principal Announcement
📚 Kris Church has been selected as principal for
Garrett Morgan Elementary.
💭 Learn more by clicking the Bit.ly (News & Kudos)
link in the bio.
📚 2026 Battle of the Books Champions! 🏆
Congratulations to all the incredible readers who competed in this year’s Fayette County Public Schools Battle of the Books! After demonstrating impressive literary knowledge and teamwork, these schools took home the top honors:
Middle School Division
🥇 1st Place: SCAPA at Bluegrass
🥈 2nd Place: Tates Creek Middle
🥉 3rd Place: Edythe J. Hayes Middle
Elementary Division
🥇 1st Place: Tates Creek Elementary
🥈 2nd Place: Cassidy Elementary
🥉 3rd Place: Rise STEM Academy for Girls
🏅 4th Place: Veterans Park Elementary
A huge shoutout to the students, teachers, and coaches for their hard work and dedication to reading. Way to go, FCPS!
#FCPSKY #BattleOfTheBooks #ReadingChampions #WeAreFCPS
🎹 FCPS Shines at Nathaniel Patch Piano Competition
Huge congratulations to the talented Fayette County Public Schools students who excelled at the 25th annual Nathaniel Patch Piano Competition! Representing our district among thirty top performers from across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio, these young musicians delivered outstanding performances at the UK Singletary Center for the Arts.
💻 Click here for the list of winners by clicking the Bit.ly (News & Kudos) link in the bio.
Right Size, Bright Future Committee
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
2441 Huntly Place
Phase 2 in the Project Right Size, Bright Future initiative is redistricting related to the new Greendale Road elementary school, which opens in fall 2027.
Note that the May 14 committee meeting will be in the library at Coventry Oak Elementary. The public is welcome to observe.
The committee is in the final stages of considering different scenarios for redrawing attendance lines. Ultimately, a recommendation will go before the school board.
