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  • 2025 Parent Workshops

    Hopkins County Schools Family Resource Youth Services Center coordinators are busy at work making plans to provide qualifying families with Thanksgiving or Christmas assistance.  All families are welcome to attend workshops hosted by FRYSC centers across Hopkins County. Families requiring assistance must attend one workshop per holiday. If you are unable to attend the workshop, you will forfeit the right to receive assistance.  **Parents/guardians need to contact their student(s) FRYSC prior to signing up for classes so the coordinator is aware of the need.** Classes are listed on the sign-up form . All classes will be at Hopkins County Career and Technology Center.

    Wednesday, Oct 22 2025

  • HCS Community Connections Newsletter - September 2025

    Fall Break: October 6-10 Connections #TeamHopkins Parent and Community Newsletter September 2025   Across the District Board Keeps Tax Rates the Same The Board of Education has voted to keep tax rates the same for 2025-2026. The real estate property tax rate will remain at 68.2 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Also unchanged are the personal property rate at 68.2 cents per $100 valuation and the motor vehicle rate at 54.7 cents per $100. This rate is not subject to hearing or recall. Hopkins County Schools tax rate has stayed the same since 2019. We rank 126 out of the state’s 171 public school districts for the levied equivalent rate, which includes all forms of taxation. Only 27% of Kentucky districts have rates lower than HCS.   Sign Up for Bowl for FRYSC's Sake! Join us for Bowl for FRYSC’s Sake, which will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Melody Lanes Bowling Center in Madisonville.  We encourage school groups and community members to form teams for this fundraiser! Each team will bowl one game. The event starts at noon, and teams will be contacted with their specific bowling time. There will be five bowlers per team with a minimum registration fee of $100 per team. Teams are encouraged to raise additional donations! The extra funds will be accepted on the day of the event. The team that raises the most money will receive an award. Funds raised will be used by Hopkins County Schools’ Family Resource Youth Services Centers for student and family needs, including Christmas assistance. The event has a Halloween theme. Additional awards will honor Best Costume, Best Team Theme, and Highest Scoring Team. Door prizes will be given away and concessions will be available to purchase. The online registration form is available at the following link: http://bit.ly/4p533qs. Please note that the form provides a link to pay the registration fee through SchoolCash Online.  Registration closes on Monday, October 13.   Color Counts in HCS Cafes! Hopkins County Schools is excited to launch the Color Counts Initiative, a district-wide effort to provide students with a vibrant selection of fresh fruits and vegetables during lunch each day. “We eat with our eyes, and a wide variety of fruits and vegetables appeals to students on a daily basis,” said Scott Moore, Director of Child Nutrition. “People like color and people like to eat. Why not combine the two while enjoying fresh produce?”  Through this initiative, HOPCO Cafes are tasked with maintaining a colorful assortment of fruits and vegetables throughout the entire school year. Each school chooses its own offerings, ensuring that students enjoy variety and choice. This year, we also have had fresh produce from the FFA at Hopkins County Central HS and will soon experience their fresh corn in our cafeterias too.  In addition, the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program at every elementary school complements this initiative, giving students daily opportunities to experience nutritious, flavorful produce. The Color Counts Initiative is designed to make healthy eating fun and engaging. By combining nutrition with visual appeal, Hopkins County Schools is committed to helping students build lifelong healthy habits!   Support your Child's Education Good Attendance is Key to Success To help your child succeed in school, build the habit of good attendance early. Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school - and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time every day is important. This skill will help them continue to succeed in high school and college. Learn More: Elementary Parent Handout Middle/High School Parent Information   Tips to Promote Child Well-Being & Resilience Mindful Parenting is a resource that parents may use to promote child well-being and resilience at home. Benefits include improvement of parent-child communication, strengthened parent-child relationships, improvements in parenting satisfaction, and a boost in stress management. Details are available in the "A Way of Being" tip sheet.   In Our Schools State Officials Visit for Ag Ed Week Thanks to a prize-winning salsa recipe, state officials took part in learning activities in several classrooms during a visit to Hopkins County Schools on Sept. 16. They saw students solve math problems before starting to build a model house, determine pH levels of hydroponics, learn about baby chicks, and more. Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell and Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher visited Madisonville North Hopkins High School and Pride Elementary School as part of their All In for Ag Education Week Tour. The visit was related to MNHHS FFA winning the Kentucky Department of Agriculture School Garden Salsa Contest. Their recipe includes sweet corn from the school’s test plot and honey from their hives. The state officials were among the contest judges. While at MNHHS, visitors got to tour the medical clinic that’s under construction in a shipping container behind the school. This is the second project like this completed by ag classes and other students at the school. About 420 students helped complete the first Freight Box Challenge project, and they’re hoping for more participation this time around. That clinic was shipped to Liberia, Africa. At Pride Elementary, 5th graders were introduced to baby chicks by North FFA members. They learned about parts of the egg and how chicks hatch. The session ended with the chicken dance! Pride, which has been home to the Courtyard of Curiosity program for nearly 15 years, was also recognized for student participation in the salsa contest. Thanks to all the special visitors who came to our district!   HCCHS to Offer Cattle Farming Experience Hopkins County Central’s agriculture program is putting together the building blocks for a new program that will offer students hands-on experience with cattle farming. The project started when trying to come up with ideas of how ag students could produce additional food for school cafeterias beyond the corn, watermelon, and cantaloupes that are already reaching kids’ trays. Ag teacher Ben Prevette received confirmation that locally produced beef could be served in cafeterias provided a USDA-approved facility was used for the slaughter. The Board of Education approved a plan for a small herd of cattle to be raised on nearby property owned by Darwin Rideout. With the high cost of cattle, the school needed help. Rideout, who used to raise cattle himself, has some of the needed equipment. Then, four big cattle producers in Hopkins County were approached, and each agreed to donate a 400-to-500 pound feeder cow. The program will also receive one longhorn steer. Through Career & Technical Education Supplement Funds, the department purchased a Priefert cattle working system with a corral, alleyway, and squeeze chute. This is now being set up. CTE funds also covered a 3-ton Conrad feed bin, which was assembled in Matthew McIntosh’s Ag Structures Class. Prevette hopes to pick up the cows by Oct. 1. Full Story   High Attendance Winners! Congratulations to the Hopkins County Schools’ district winners who posted the highest attendance at their level on Kentucky High Attendance Day! This is an annual statewide event sponsored by the Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel. The day serves to emphasize the critical link between regular attendance and academic success.    Students, Staff Join Annual Heroes Walks HCS staff and students welcomed First Responders, military members, and veterans to many of our schools on Sept. 5 and 11 for the annual Heroes Walks! These walks commemorate 9/11 and honor those who have served our nation. We hold them in conjunction with the 9/11 Heroes Run that is part of our community.   CTC Top School in PRP Fundraiser Hopkins County Schools participated in a fundraiser to benefit the Patrick Rudd Project in coordination with the local Travis Manion Foundation/911 Heroes Run. Flags were sold for $1 each, giving students the opportunity to honor a hero. District-wide, more than $3,000 was raised! The traveling trophy for the top school will stay with Hopkins County Career & Technology Center, which raised $1,532.25. In second place was James Madison Middle School with $680.96, and third was Southside with $221.   'Chalk the Walk' with Hope With pieces of colorful chalk and a lot of heart, students spread hopeful messages of encouragement and resilience for the Chalk the Walk activity! The September 12 event, sponsored by Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, was intended to promote suicide prevention, mental wellness, and stigma reduction.   Career Lab Lessons at WHS Middle schoolers at West Hopkins get hands-on experience while learning about future job possibilities when they go to the new Career Lab. All of our middle schools have career labs that opened this fall. This gives students earlier exposure to career fields such as welding, sports medicine, nursing, electrical, plumbing, hospitality and more by using equipment and tools that are found in our high school programs and the workplace.    Students Visit Traveling Vietnam Wall HCS students in 5th, 8th, and 11th grades visited the Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute that was set up in Madisonville City Park. Thanks to the City of Madisonville for sponsoring this opportunity for our students!   Storm Fest Offers Activities for Feeder School Students Hopkins County Central will host STORM FEST on Friday, October 3, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.! This free event is open to all HCCHS students and families, as well as all elementary and middle schools that feed into HCCHS. The event includes live music, a free chili supper, games and activities, a petting zoo, free hayride, and inflatables. HCS students receive free entry to the football game that follows, with Rotary Football players being recognized during the game.   Great Futures Start Here! We want to celebrate Hopkins County Schools staff members who embody “Great Futures Start Here!” HCS Superintendent Dr. Damon Fleming is starting a new recognition program to honor staff members who go above and beyond to create opportunity, inspire greatness, and remove barriers so all students and staff can thrive. Details of the recognition program are posted on the district website. You may submit nominations now using the online nomination form. Honorees will be recognized publicly at an upcoming Hopkins County Board of Education meeting. Nominations may be submitted by staff, students, families, or community members. Kirsten Mendoza, JMMS Teacher Kirsten Mendoza, an art teacher at James Madison Middle School and colorguard coach for the Marching Maroons, received the Great Futures Award during the Board of Education meeting on Sept. 22. She embodies the heart, dedication, and vision reflected in all of the award’s guiding values! She prioritizes the success, well-being, and growth of her students. Whether in the classroom or on the field, she builds trusting relationships that make students feel supported and valued. She creates a welcoming environment where students can take risks, grow in confidence, and express themselves authentically. She steps in to help a member of any section of the band with any skill, offering patience and encouragement. As an art teacher and coach, she thrives on innovation. She introduces new tools, strategies, and creative approaches to engage her students. She encourages creativity and individuality within the colorguard team, inviting students to be creative in their own ways and to leverage those strengths so that the entire guard family and band can succeed. Cindy VanCleve, Browning Springs CIA Cindy VanCleve, a CIA in the autism unit at Browning Springs Middle School, was honored with the HCS Great Futures Award during the Board of Education meeting on Sept. 8. She demonstrates excellence in both Student-Centered Impact and Service & Dedication. Mrs. Cindy goes above and beyond her job title to make the unit a special place. She always has the heart of the kids in mind when helping with the students. She is known to bring them desserts and treats to celebrate successes in the classroom. She is an important part of what makes the Autism Unit feel like a family. She has devoted 20 years of her career to the unit, which speaks volumes about her dedication and commitment. The work is incredibly challenging, yet she continues to serve with passion, strength, and unwavering care.   Applause for Staff & Students MNHHS FFA State Winners Recognized Two Madisonville North Hopkins HS FFA teams were honored by the Board of Education on Sept. 8 for winning state championships! The Small Power Team, created through the Small Power Equipment class, qualified for state by winning the regional in April. Students applied skills related to single-cylinder engine repair and showcased related content knowledge. Team members are Westyn Miles, Will Blake, Andree Boggess and Ari Fisk. MNHHS also placed 1st in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture School Garden Salsa Contest. The team created a recipe related to ingredients grown at school. Two main highlights were sweet corn from the school’s test plot and honey from their hives. The team cooked on the big stage at Kentucky State Fair, where they were judged by culinary experts for proper technique and food safety. The salsa was later judged for taste by Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell, Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher, and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman. Team members are Lilli Norman, Riley Peyton, Alex Garrott, Keeley Peyton, Kelcie Greer, and Hadley Webb. The team and MNHHS agriculture teachers also provided tasty samples of the salsa!   Grandparent Essay Winner Recognized by Board June Johnson was honored at the Board of Education meeting on Sept. 8 for winning the AARP Grandparent Essay Contest for Hopkins County as well as the District! June, who wrote the piece last year as a 5th grader at Jesse Stuart Elementary, read her moving essay aloud to those in attendance. The contest is administered by the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association. Susan Weatherford and Ann Hale, representing Hopkins County Retired Teachers Association, led the presentation.   'I Voted' Sticker Finalists Honored The Board of Education honored two HCS students on Sept. 8 who were named finalists in the statewide “I Voted” Sticker Contest! Jesse Stuart Elementary School students Jaidin Adkins, a 5th grader, and Rylan Bowman, who’s in 4th grade, created artworks that were among 9 finalists selected statewide. The contest was sponsored through the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office and voting took place at the Kentucky State Fair. Congratulations to these two talented students!   Visit our Website   Hopkins County Schools 320 S. Seminary St. Madisonville, KY 42431

    Monday, Sep 29 2025

  • Bowl for FRYSC's Sake - Oct. 25

    Join us for Bowl for FRYSC’s Sake, which will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Melody Lanes Bowling Center in Madisonville.  We encourage school groups and community members to form teams for this fundraiser! Each team will bowl one game. The event starts at noon, and teams will be contacted with their specific bowling time. There will be five bowlers per team with a minimum registration fee of $100 per team. Teams are encouraged to raise additional donations! The extra funds will be accepted on the day of the event. The team that raises the most money will receive an award. Funds raised will be used by Hopkins County Schools’ Family Resource Youth Services Centers for student and family needs, including Christmas assistance. The event has a Halloween theme. Additional awards will honor Best Costume, Best Team Theme, and Highest Scoring Team. Door prizes will be given away and concessions will be available to purchase. The registration form is available online . Please note that the form provides a link to pay the registration fee through SchoolCash Online.  Registration closes on Monday, October 13.

    Tuesday, Sep 02 2025

  • HCS Community Connections Newsletter - August 2025

    Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year! Connections #TeamHopkins Parent and Community Newsletter August 2025   Great Futures Start Here! We want to celebrate Hopkins County Schools staff members who embody “Great Futures Start Here!” HCS Superintendent Dr. Damon Fleming is starting a new recognition program to honor staff members who go above and beyond to create opportunity, inspire greatness, and remove barriers so all students and staff can thrive. Details of the recognition program are posted on the district website. You may submit nominations now using the online nomination form. Honorees will be recognized publicly at an upcoming Hopkins County Board of Education meeting. Nominations may be submitted by staff, students, families, or community members.   Reminders to Parents Household Income Form To determine your children’s eligibility for additional benefits and for our school district to qualify for state and federal funds, we ask you to complete a Household Income Form.  To complete this form, please log in to your Parent Portal account.   Your child may qualify for educational benefits such as the following: Free/reduced school fees (A list of school fees is attached.) Testing waivers Supplies, clothing, books, resources, etc. The school district and your child’s school may qualify for the following educational benefits to support student needs: Additional Title funds Additional FRYSC Center funds Other state/federal funds Future eligibility for free and reduced-price school meals. Code of Acceptable Behavior & Discipline The Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline (formerly known as Code of Conduct) includes the rights and responsibilities of the school community, information on disciplinary responses, attendance requirements, and policies and codes of Hopkins County Schools. Please review the document and sign the electronic acknowledgement form in ParentSquare. Over-the-Counter Medications Updated guidance from the state requires that all OTC medication that is brought to school by parents be accompanied by a provider’s note with instructions and a signature. However, in HCS, students may see the school nurse for OTC medications with evaluation by the Health Department RN and receive most OTC medications that are covered by standing orders by the medical director. To receive OTC medications, a student must have their school consent signed. High Attendance Day The annual Kentucky High Attendance Day will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Many of our schools have fun events planned for that day.     Support your Child's Education We believe that when parents and schools work together, students succeed. At Hopkins County Schools, we’re committed to helping your child grow, learn, and thrive. Here are some simple ways you can get involved and support your child’s education this school year. How Parents Can Help Their Child’s Education At Home: Create a Quiet Space: Set up a place for your child to study and do homework. Make a Routine: Have regular times for homework, meals, and bedtime. Support Learning: Read together, ask about their day, and make learning fun. Set Goals: Help your child set small goals for school and personal growth. With the School: Stay in Touch: Talk to teachers by phone, email, or school apps. Go to Events: Attend parent meetings, school events, and back-to-school nights. Volunteer: Help out at school, or even from home with small tasks. Give Feedback: Share your thoughts with the school through surveys or meetings. Ask for Help: If your child is struggling, contact district or school staff for support. Teachers, counselors, and administrators are here to assist. Reach Out for Resources: If you need additional help, don’t hesitate to contact the school for resources, tutoring options, or advice on how to support your child’s learning at home. Building a Community: Meet Other Parents: Use school resources to connect with other families. Attend School Events: Go to games or concerts to show support. Have Family Fun: Plan family activities like trips or art projects. Why It’s Important: When parents help, kids do better in school, feel more motivated, and attend school more often. Even if you have a busy schedule, small actions at home make a big difference for your child’s success!   In Our Schools A Community Celebration Governor Helps Open High School Auxiliary Gyms & Storm Shelters A large crowd – including Gov. Andy Beshear – attended the ribbon cutting to open the new High School Auxiliary Gyms and Storm Shelters. Beshear took part in the ribbon cutting at Hopkins County Central High School and spoke about how the community came together after devastating storms hit our area. After the program and ribbon cutting, attendees took self-guided tours of the addition, including the auxiliary gym/storm shelter and athletic recognition hall. The Heritage Hall at Central includes a display case featuring the 1967 Earlington High School State Basketball Championship trophy, interactive video boards for HCCHS and its Hall of Fame, and photo slideshows for EHS, South Hopkins High School, West Hopkins High School, and the former community schools.  The district primarily used federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds for the project. The additions at both HCCHS and Madisonville North Hopkins include a full-sized basketball court, spectator seating, storm shelter, locker rooms, restrooms, and a multi-purpose area. The multi-purpose area at Madisonville North Hopkins provides space for classrooms, storage, and athletic training. At Central, this area offers space for the cheer and dance teams with a specialized floor system. These projects will benefit our students as well as our entire community.   Earlington State Championship Trophy Gains New Home Several members of Earlington High School's 1967 State Championship Basketball Team attended the ribbon cutting for the new auxiliary gyms and storm shelters. The Heritage Hall at Hopkins County Central HS includes a special display for the state championship trophy and other memorabilia.   Preschools Receive Top Rating from State All seven district preschool classrooms in Hopkins County Schools have earned the highest possible rating! Each received a 5 on the Kentucky All STARS quality rating system. This recognition highlights the district’s commitment to providing exceptional early learning experiences for its youngest students. The All STARS program measures excellence in early childhood education based on teaching practices, family engagement, staff qualifications, and learning environment. Achieving a 5-star rating across all preschool classrooms reflects the dedication of Hopkins County’s teachers, staff, and families to preparing children for future success.   Save the Date! Students Set to Explore in MS Career Labs Hopkins County Schools officially opened the new Middle School Career Labs with a ribbon cutting at James Madison Middle School. The new career labs at all four of our middle schools serve more than 1,500 students district-wide. This will give students earlier exposure to career fields such as welding, sports medicine, nursing, electrical, plumbing, hospitality and so much more by using equipment and tools that are found in our high school programs and the work-place. Each lab is equipped with tools and equipment designed for middle school instruction by Paxton Patterson, an educational company that develops hands-on, career focused learning systems.  “This is a game changer for career readiness and a springboard for our local industry and businesses to connect with future employees,” said Alaina Lancaster, principal of the Hopkins County Career and Technology Center. The Career Labs were made possible through the support of the CTE Supplemental Grant provided by the Kentucky Department of Education, along with our incredible community partners: the J. Rogers Badgett Sr. Foundation, Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, West AHEC, Hopkins County Tourism, and Groves Electrical Services. Hopkins County has built a strong foundation for families and careers, and now we are building the pipeline that connects our students to the workforce, right here at home. We couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead this school year!   Phelps Joins Board of Education Board attorney Keith Cartwright administered the oath of office to newly appointed Hopkins County Board of Education member Martha Phelps in July. She represents Division 1. Congratulations!   Homegrown FFA Project Watermelon & smiles all around! Thanks to Hopkins County Central High School FFA, every school in Hopkins County is enjoying fresh, juicy watermelon earlier this month. Our Color Counts fresh fruit & vegetable initiative is looking good—and tasting even better!   Applause for Staff & Students Two Finalists in State's 'I Voted' Sticker Contest Two creative HCS students were recognized as finalists in the statewide “I Voted” Sticker Contest! The finalists, 5th grader Jaidin Adkins and 4th grader Rylan Bowman, are both students at Jesse Stuart Elementary School. They are among 9 finalists selected statewide. The top designs are posted at https://www.sos.ky.gov/civic-initiatives/Pages/i-voted-sticker-contest.aspx. Kentuckians were able to vote for their favorite sticker at the Secretary of State’s Office booth at the Kentucky State Fair. The top vote getter’s design will be printed on stickers and sent to county clerks to provide to voters during the May 2026 primary election.   FFA State Champions from HCCHS Several Agriculture State Champions from Hopkins County Central High School were honored at the Board of Education meeting on August 4. Students include Ag Sales State Champions Westin Baldwin, Hayden Crick, Jessica Lawless, and Mattie Reynolds. Also recognized were three State Proficiency Winners: Agricultural Services - Andrew Densmore; Equine Science Placement - Westin Baldwin; and Diversified Crop Placement - Landon Herring. They will all advance to compete at the National FFA Convention!    HCS Employees of the Year Our 2024-2025 Employees of the Year were announced during the annual Team Hopkins Day event. Those honored include the following: • Food Service Employee of the Year - Donna Stanley, Hopkins County Central High School • Facilities Management Employee of the Year - James Musgrove, West Broadway Elementary School • Transportation Employee of the Year - Katherine Bardell Vincent • Secretary of the Year - Debbie Roden, Pride Elementary School • Central Office Employee of the Year - Steven Vaught, Technology Department • Classified Support Service Employee of the Year - Shannon Brooks, Hanson Elementary School • Elementary School Teacher of the Year - Alexandria Creekmur, Southside Elementary School • Middle School Teacher of the Year - Jennifer Edwards, South Hopkins Middle School • High School Teacher of the Year - Dr. Linda Gigliette, Madisonville North Hopkins High School (not pictured) • Administrator of the Year - Melissa Lipe, West Hopkins School   Devine Selected as KASA President Dr. April Devine, director of pupil personnel for Hopkins County Schools, has been installed as the new president of the Kentucky Association of School Administrators! A lifelong educator and dedicated KASA member since 2012, Dr. Devine brings a deep understanding of student needs, school operations, and statewide policy to her new role. For more details, go to https://www.hopkins.kyschools.us/112557_2?articleID=32261.   Governor's Scholars Program Congratulations to the outstanding students who participated in the 2025 Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program! They were honored at the Board of Education meeting on August 18. Students recognized were Aidan Arp, Matthew Brantley, Paige Brummer, Aiden Clark, Avery Crane, Kiley Demoss, Emma Duncan, Addison Howard, Caris Lewis, Jett Lutz, Aliyah Strahl, and Michael Strahl of Madisonville North Hopkins and James Payne of Hopkins County Central.   Governor's School for Entrepreneurs Innovative students who were chosen to participate in the 2025 Kentucky Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs were recognized at the Board of Education meeting on August 18. Students honored were Cadence Curry, Alex Garrott, Olivia Kirkland, Eli Pinkerton, and Madelyn Vargas of Madisonville North Hopkins and Emma Frazier of Hopkins County Central.   Governor's School for the Arts Hyewon Park, Bailey Stanley, and Madeline Stanley of Madisonville North Hopkins were honored on August 18 at the Board of Education meeting. They were selected to participate in the Governor’s School for the Arts this past summer.   Commonwealth Honors Academy Jaden Heath of Madisonville North Hopkins HS was honored at the Board of Education meeting on August 18. He was selected for the Commonwealth Honors Academy at Murray State University this past summer.   Visit our Website   Hopkins County Schools 320 S. Seminary St. Madisonville, KY 42431

    Wednesday, Aug 27 2025

  • 'Great Futures' Staff Recognition Nominations

    We want to celebrate Hopkins County Schools staff members who embody “Great Futures Start Here!” HCS Superintendent Dr. Damon Fleming is starting a new recognition program to honor staff members who go above and beyond to create opportunity, inspire greatness, and remove barriers so all students and staff can thrive. Details of the recognition program are posted on the district website .  You may submit nominations now using the  online nomination form . Honorees will be recognized publicly at an upcoming Hopkins County Board of Education meeting. Nominations may be submitted by staff, students, families, or community members. Thank you!

    Tuesday, Aug 19 2025

  • Summer Food Program

    Summer Feeding Program June 2-July 31, 2025 In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Hopkins County Schools and Hopkins County Family YMCA are providing free meals to children this summer. Meals will be provided for anyone age 18 and younger. From June 3-6, you may pick up a hot meal from 8-8:40 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon at Browning Springs Middle School, Hopkins County Central High School, and Madisonville North Hopkins High School. From June 2-July 31, there will be weekly stops that will offer boxed meals covering five days worth of meals. Sites include the following:   Every Monday Victoria MHP, 11:30-11:50; Pennyrile Apts, 11:55-12:10; Rosenwald Apts, 12:15-12:30; Carver Court, 12:35-12:50; Elk Creek MHP, 12:55-1:15. Every Tuesday Madisonville Apts, 11:30-11:50; Cross Creek Apts, 12-12:15; Pride Apts, 12:20-12:40; Jamestown Apts, 12:45-1; Manitou Baptist Church, 1:20-1:35. Every Wednesday White Plains, 11:20-11:40; Mortons Gap City Park, 12-12:20; Quail Run Apts, 12:35-12:50; Earlington B-Ball court area, 1-1:15; Chateau MHP, 1:25-1:40. Every Thursday Rolling Hills, 11:30-11:40; St. Charles, 12:10-12:30; Dawson Park, 12:50-1:05; Belmont Apts, 1:15-1:30; Rosedale, 1:35-1:50. Every Friday Festus Claybon, 11:30-12:30 (Hot Meal Only). Any Summer Program with participants 18 and under wishing to be a part of the summer meal service may call the YMCA at (270) 821-9622 and ask for Michelle Hale. YMCA Super Snack Shack will be open M-F 11:30 -1:00.  They will have meals, GAGA Pit and free WiFi. USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

    Thursday, May 29 2025

  • Connections Newsletter - May 2025

    Connections #TeamHopkins Parent and Community Newsletter May 2025   Dr. Fleming Named District Superintendent Hopkins County Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Damon Fleming as superintendent of Hopkins County Schools, effective July 1. Dr. Fleming has served as HCS assistant superintendent since 2021. During his time in the district, he has played a key role in district operations and student support. His leadership has supported the district through meaningful transitions, with a consistent focus on student achievement, school safety, and staff development. “I’m honored to serve as the next superintendent of Hopkins County Schools,” he said. “This community values its schools, and I’m proud to work with educators and families who are dedicated to doing what’s best for students. Together, we will continue building a safe, supportive, and academically strong district.” Fleming holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from University of the Cumberlands, with a focus on school District Leadership. He also earned a Specialist in Education degree and a Master of Arts in Education in Administration from Murray State University, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching Exceptional Children–Learning and Behavior Disorders from Western Kentucky University. His academic foundation began with a Bachelor of Science from MSU. During his career, he has served as a teacher, school principal, and director of student services in Muhlenberg and Daviess counties. He worked in law enforcement before entering education. He brings more than a decade of central office experience to his new role.  His professional certifications include superintendent, principal, director of special education, director of pupil personnel and supervisor of instruction. He also has a school safety endorsement. Fleming regularly collaborates with other professionals by giving presentations at state and national education conferences. Topics have included trauma-informed care, threat assessment, school culture, and school discipline. Hopkins County Board of Education expressed its full confidence in Dr. Fleming’s leadership and looks forward to the district's continued success under his direction.   Celebrating Mrs. Smith's Career! We celebrated Superintendent Amy Smith’s many contributions to Hopkins County Schools during a retirement reception on May 12. Congratulations to Mrs. Smith on her upcoming retirement!   Congratulations HCS Retirees! We honored and celebrated Hopkins County Schools’ 2024-2025 retirees on May 19. Thanks to each of them for their hard work and dedication!! Retirees include the following: Lisa Allen, teacher, West Hopkins; Kim Banks, speech language pathologist, James Madison Middle; Deanna Brown, teacher, WHS; Jo Carroll, CIA, Pride Elementary; Kathy Carver, district GT coordinator, Central Office; Debra Clark, cook/baker, Southside Elementary; Jill Dunbar, special education teacher, Madisonville North Hopkins High; Crystal Farmer, secretary, Hopkins County Career and Technology Center; John Grace, teacher, Hopkins County Central High; Jana Hodge, secretary, South Hopkins Middle; Letitia Holloman, instructional leader, Hanson Elementary; Chantay Inglis, teacher, SHMS; Patsy Jennings, cook/baker, WHS; Margie McLemore, food service manager, SHMS; Dawn Moore, teacher, HES; Brenda Ramsey, CIA, HES; Sherri Riggs, teacher, West Broadway Elementary; Erika Russell, teacher, JMMS; Steven Russell, computer tech, CO; Amy Smith, superintendent, CO; Anita Thorpe, LBD teacher, Grapevine Elementary; Pam Todd, principal, HCCTC; Wendy Watts, school psychologist, Browning Springs Middle; Margaret Woodruff, CIA, WBES; Patricia Wyatt, teacher, GES. Additional photos are posted on the HCS Facebook page.   Applications Accepted for Board Vacancy The Hopkins County Board of Education is seeking applications for appointment to fill a vacancy on the Board representing Division #1. John Osborne has submitted his resignation from the Division #1 seat, effective June 30. This appointment will be effective until the November 2026 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 particular 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 on the district website, www.hopkins.kyschools.us, under the Latest News section. 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 June 9, 2025.   Online Registration Now Open Classes for the 2025-2026 school year will start on Wednesday, August 13. Get a head start by completing Online Registration now.   Students 'Reach for the Stars' Future Ready Showcase Proves a Success HCS students “Reached for the Stars” during the Future Ready Showcase held April 29 at Hopkins County Central High School.  Each of our schools selected a student to represent the six characteristics of successful graduates: Contributing Citizen, Responsible and Accountable, Connecting and Collaborating, Effective Communicator, Innovator, and Lifelong Learner. This was the culmination of this year’s focus on HC Future Ready. The students set up displays and confidently explained their learning journey in the area that they were chosen to represent. Thanks to all of the students, staff, and everyone who attended! It was a great event!   Congratulations to the Class of 2025!   Seniors Enjoy 'Taste of Success' Meals Seniors at both Hopkins County Central and Madisonville North Hopkins enjoyed the recent “Taste of Success” meals provided by Food Services staff! The meal included grilled steak and chicken purchased through the Local Food for Schools Grant. Cafe staff at each feeder school also made special baked goods for their former kids as part of the meal. What a special send-off!   Remember Your Why Jennifer Edwards Jennifer Edwards, a teacher at South Hopkins Middle School, was honored with the Remember Your Why Award at the Board of Education meeting on May 19. She also serves as the school’s Robotics Club sponsor. She successfully wrote a grant proposal which resulted in $12,000 to purchase supplies for the club. The Robotics Club, which meets monthly, recently competed at the STLP competition in Lexington. An SHMS team won the state championship in the middle school drone competition and also won 3 out of 5 rounds in the sumo bot competition. SHMS students are being challenged and inspired by the robotics program that Ms. Edwards created. They are becoming critical thinkers as well as developing schools that help them become lifelong learners. SHMS is very fortunate to have Ms. Edwards leading their students into this exciting career field! In conjunction with Edwards’ honor, the SHMS Drone Challenge team was recognized by the Board of Education on Monday for winning the STLP State Championship! Team members are Carter Miles, Weston Smith, Jimmy Queen, and Brantley Groves.  Edwards said, “My ‘why’ is to make a lasting impact on the lives of young learners. Starting the Robotics Club has been one of the most rewarding things I have done in my teaching career. I have been able to ignite a passion into some of the kids that will turn into a future career.” Valerie Dunlap Valerie Dunlap, a special education teacher at Hopkins County Central, received the Remember Your Why Award at the Board of Education meeting on May 5. She goes to great lengths to be there for her students. A parent of a senior with special needs was nervous about her daughter going on the senior trip. Ms. Dunlap stepped up and offered to go on the trip, supporting student needs while offering them as much independence as possible. She put student needs ahead of her own wants by offering to help chaperone this trip. HCS staff members show their “whys” every day. However, this parent said, this is even more special when the hands and feet of those visions and missions personally impact your own child! Dunlap explained her “why” by saying, “Every day, I arrive early to prepare for my students' educational needs and hope that I can make a difference in their lives. I begin the journey with my students at Freshman orientation. Over the next few years, I attend ballgames, chaperone field trips, attend prom to see them dressed up, attend our annual field day to work beside them as we host our future STORM students, and most of all establish a great rapport with each of them. As a Senior sponsor, I attend the Senior trip, walk with them for graduation, and stay up all night with them at Project Grad. You ask me my why? That's easy. MY STUDENTS!”   Students Perform at KASBO Conference Several HCS students took part in the recent Kentucky Association of School Business Officials conference in Louisville.  Hopkins County Central JROTC members Grace Harris, Jaxon Ratliff, Kaydence Stafford, and William Yandall gave the Presentation of Colors. Madisonville North Hopkins HS student Jacob Payne performed the National Anthem.  MNHHS band members also gave a performance. “Our kids did an amazing job,” said HCS Chief Financial Officer Eydie Tate, president of the KASBO Board of Directors for 2024-2025. “I am still getting compliments from other districts on their performances and behavior.”   Career Signing We were excited to celebrate HCS seniors who will be entering the workforce after graduation during a special event on May 1! The district’s 3rd annual Career Signing Day recognized 45 of our high school seniors. They signed letters of intent with the businesses/organizations that they will be working with after graduation. The event at Mahr Park Arboretum was presented with support from Madisonville-Hopkins County Economic Development Corp. Congratulations to all! Additional Photos   Artwork with a Message HCS students recently displayed their artistic talents in a contest to design artwork discouraging tobacco use and vaping. Hopkins County Health Department sponsored the contest, with prizes provided by Hopkins County ASAP. The overall winner was Aliyah Warren. Her artwork will be featured on a billboard. Makenzie Patterson placed 2nd at the high school level, and Teighan Martinez received 3rd place. All are students at Hopkins County Central High School. At the middle school level, Ally Kong won 1st place, with Deacon Baldwin in 2nd, and Bryleigh Davis in 3rd place. All are students at James Madison Middle School. Among elementary students, Sadie Hofmann of Jesse Stuart won 1st place. Ethan Stevenson of Pride Elementary placed 2nd with Ava Gipson, also of Pride, receiving 3rd place. The overall winner received a prize of $125. The prize was $75 for 1st, $50 for 2nd, and $25 for 3rd. Congratulations to these creative students!   Mental Health Awareness Walks Each of our schools now has a set of signs to use in Mental Health Awareness walks! The signs detail activities for the seven stops along the walk, such as stretching, breathing exercise, meditation, and more.  Browning Springs Middle School students enjoyed taking part in the kick-off for the project recently at Unity Park. For the kickoff, PE teacher Danny Shaw led a lesson for 7th graders using the guided walk. This was made possible through a collaboration between HCS Community Schools and the Woman’s Club of Madisonville. The guided stations at Unity Park will be up during the month of May. This initiative comes at a crucial time in the school year, when students face the pressures of state testing, final exams, and promotion. We hope this partnership will provide meaningful support for students and educators.   Artists, Writers Selected for PressPoint Hopkins County Schools’ 2025 PressPoint Journal of Creativity includes 87 artworks and writing pieces created by 58 students. A total of 177 pieces were submitted for consideration. An artwork by Katelyn Creekmur, an 8th grader at South Hopkins Middle School, was selected for the front cover. Back cover honors go to Aliyah Strahl, junior at Madisonville North Hopkins High School. PressPoint is organized by Hopkins County Schools District Services for Gifted and Talented. The “Best In” Awards go to the following: • Best in Color Cover Art: Katelyn Creekmur, Grade 8, SHMS; • Best in Black and White Art: Emma Duncan, Grade 11, MNHHS; • Best in Poetry: John Tucker, Grade 9, MNHHS; • Best in Song Lyrics:  Mattie Beck, Grade 6, West Hopkins ; • Best in Short Stories: Daxton Cotton, Grade 7, James Madison Middle; • Best in Black and White Photography: Westyn Miles, Grade 10, MNHHS.   Tennis Regional Champs! The girls and boys tennis teams from Madisonville North Hopkins both won the Region Championship! They advanced to state competition. The Hopkins County Central girls tennis team finished as the runner-up in the 2nd Region tournament. In doubles and singles play, MNHHS tennis team members captured three Regional Championships!  Noah Mays and Justin Rodgers won the title in boys doubles, defeating another MNHHS pair, Izaac Bridgman and Jaden Heath. In the girls doubles region title match, Kiley Demoss and Caroline Lovvorn won the championship in a match against MNHHS teammates Albany Ray and Emma Tagg. Ethan Larkins won the Region Championship in boys singles. Macey Browning is the regional runner-up in girls singles.  All semifinalists advanced to the KHSAA State Tennis Tournament. This includes two girls doubles teams from HCCHS: Elissa Adams and Callie Mackey, and Addison Rickard and Lilly Armour   MS Winter Athletes of the Year The Middle School Winter Sports Athletes of the Year were honored at the Board of Education meeting on May 5. Those recognized include the following: • Athletes of the Year – Neilan Bruce and Bryley Wadlington • Citizenship Athletes of the Year – Brantley Groves and Bailey Ruby • Heart of the Team Athletes of the Year - Niyla Liles and Brantley Hight • Sportsmanship Athletes of the Year - Weston Smith and LaRiah Washington   HS Winter Athletes of the Year The High School Winter Sports Athletes of the Year were honored at the Board of Education meeting on May 5. Those recognized include the following: • Athletes of the Year – Alex Ray and Adison Melton • Citizenship Athletes of the Year – Ryan Bryant and Jailahni Swaney • Heart of the Team Athletes of the Year - Jak Mitchell and Addison Burns • Sportsmanship Athletes of the Year - Ayden Thurby and Emma Tagg  Visit our Website  Hopkins County Schools 320 S. Seminary St. Madisonville, KY 42431

    Wednesday, May 28 2025

  • Community Connections Newsletter - April 2025

    Connections #TeamHopkins Parent and Community Newsletter April 2025   Online Registration Open for 2025-2026 Online Registration/Annual Update through Infinite Campus Parent Portal is now open for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.   Online Registration will be available on the portal for annual updates through the start of the school year. We encourage you to complete this soon for your students. Parents may also register new students, including incoming kindergarten students, by utilizing the links found on the district website. This is required for ALL students who will attend Hopkins County Schools next year.   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 on the district's registration website.   Annual Book Giveaway for Kids April 28-May 1 Celebrate Literacy Hopkins County will host its “Ask Me” Button Book Giveaway sites from April 28-May 1. Children from preschool through 8th grade may choose a free book at the following sites: Monday, April 28 Hopkins Co Family YMCA Snack Shack, 3-5:30 p.m. * First United Event Plaza, 3-5 p.m. Pioneer Family Medicine, Nortonville, 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 Hopkins County-Madisonville Public Library, 3-5:30 p.m. * Dawson Springs Public Library, 3-5:30 p.m. Hanson Gazebo, 2:45-5 p.m. Earlington Shelter/Basketball Court, 105 W Main, Earlington, 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 Madisonville City Park Playground, 3-5 p.m. * West Hopkins School, 2:45-5 p.m. First United Bank, Main Branch in Madisonville, 3-5 p.m. Thursday, May 1 Mahr Park Arboretum at the Nature Play Area, 3-5 p.m. * Market Place, 3-5 p.m. Dr. Festus Claybon Park, 2:45-5 p.m. *Title I Family Engagement Sites Books are provided by Celebrate Literacy Hopkins County and Hopkins County Schools Title I.   BSMS Principal Receives State Award Browning Springs Middle School Principal Michael Griffin was honored at the Hopkins County Board of Education meeting on April 14 for being awarded the Kentucky Board of Education’s 2025 Robinson Award for Diversity and Equity in Public Education. KBE also presented the award to Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Marty Pollio at their March 27 meeting. Griffin thanked his staff for their support. “My nine years at Browning Springs have been rewarding, and I am grateful for the exceptional support of my staff,” said Griffin. “Their dedication has been instrumental in achieving this recognition. “I collaborate closely with my school's youth service center coordinator, our district director of community schools, and the rest of my administrative team to identify and address any barriers our students and community may face. I am truly appreciative of the commitment shown by my staff to prioritize the diverse needs of our students. At Browning Springs, we treat everyone as family.” Each year, the KBE gives the Robinson Award to a Kentuckian or a Kentucky organization demonstrating extraordinary efforts and contributions in educational diversity and equity. The criteria for receiving this award includes, but is not limited to: Successful efforts in closing socioeconomic and/or racial achievement gaps; and Significantly improving student learning, student achievement or other measured outcomes among students of color or economically-disadvantaged students. Additional Information   3 Teachers Honored for Excellence Three teachers from Hopkins County Schools were among those honored during the Regional Education Partnership Excellence in Teaching Award presentation at Glema Mahr Center for the Arts. HCS teachers honored include Rachel Flener, a special education teacher at Hanson Elementary; Michael Powers, 8th grade math teacher at James Madison Middle School; and Sarah Tyson, an English teacher at Hopkins County Central High School. The award recognizes outstanding classroom educators through a program involving public school partners from Caldwell, Crittenden, Dawson Springs, Hopkins County, Muhlenberg County, and Webster County districts along with Madisonville Community College and Murray State University-Madisonville.   Groundbreaking Move Community members and Hopkins County Schools staff celebrated earlier this month as the official groundbreaking was held for the district’s new Central Office! The project will involve renovations and an addition to property at 2135 N. Main St. in Madisonville.  District offices are currently located on Seminary Street in a building that opened in 1922 as Madisonville High School. The new facility will result in savings in repair and maintenance costs, provide energy savings, and allow for the latest technology upgrades. Garmong Construction is the general contractor on the project.   Future Ready Showcase - April 29   Preparing for FR Showcase Jesse Stuart Elementary students chosen to represent their school during the Future Ready Showcase started creating their displays on April 18. Each student will present on one of the six Hopkins County Future Ready Characteristics of Successful Graduates. The community is invited to the event, which will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, in the Hopkins County Central High School gym.   Students Present Learning Defenses Browning Springs Middle School students took part in Future Ready Friday activities on April 18. Our April district-wide event was originally planned during the NTI days for flooding, so each school is rescheduling on its own. BSMS students presented their Learning Defense slides to peers and teachers on Friday. Some presented one or two of their favorite slides, while others shared their entire presentation.   DC Trip Offers Deeper Level of Learning Fifth graders in the 4-H Civic Club recently returned from a visit to Washington, DC, which reinforced the topics they have been learning about. “I think the kids, specifically, were able to grasp their classroom content on a deeper level experiencing it first-hand,” said teacher Heather Gordon. “The collaboration between schools offered them a sense of unity, as well, with all the students being 5th graders in Hopkins County. In addition, this gave many of them the opportunity to venture farther than they ever had before and experience life beyond their local community.” Thirty-five students and nine adults made the trip. This came about as a result of a partnership with the local 4-H Extension Office and teachers at Pride, Jesse Stuart, West Broadway and Grapevine Elementary schools. They took part in a pilot program that created a Civic Club for their 4-H classroom officers who were elected by their peers last August. The itinerary directly aligned with their Kentucky Social Studies Standards providing an authentic and vibrant learning experience with deep academic connections. Students toured Jamestown, Yorktown, Colonial Williamsburg, the White House, Arlington Cemetery, and the U.S. Capitol. Students saw the President on the White House lawn during their tour and observed the Changing of the Guard ceremony to a female soldier.  In addition to Gordon, educators involved in the pilot include Jessi Howard, Kelly Gates, Taylor Ruth, Stephanie Knott, Marco Rice, and Jeremy Nolin. With the success of this year's pilot, organizers intend for the opportunity to be extended to 5th grade classes throughout the district starting next year.  This experience was made possible by several sponsors including the following: AMVETS Post 75, American Legion Post 6, Clark, the Elks Club, Hopkins County Farm Bureau Federation, City of Madisonville Mayor, Hopkins County Fiscal Court Judge Executive, Davin Shaw-Attorney, Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, Carhartt, Mason & Sons, West KY Gobblers of the NWTF, Tactical Defense Manufacturing, Jarrett Brown KYFB, Stanley Black & Decker, Evolved Nutrition, Knight Wagner PLLC, Taco Johns, Riddle Attorney at Law, and MadCity Scrubs. Gordon said the program is “an incredible partnership with loads of potential to grow in the next three to five years. It also encompasses all six of our Future Ready Characteristics!”   Parents Invited to See Habitat Project The wooden frame of a house temporarily rose recently next to the tennis courts at Madisonville North Hopkins HS. Students in the school’s Geometry in Construction class set up the house that they’re constructing through a joint project with Habitat for Humanity. Parents and friends were invited to tour the house while learning about the GIC program. The event included the presentation of peer-nominated Golden Craftsman awards to the four students who performed best through the project/class. Recipients were Emma Gibson, Grayson Messamore, Maggie Killough, and Jude Gamblin. During the tours, students excitedly pointed out which parts of the structure they had worked on, while explaining the home’s layout. The Geometry in Construction class blends geometry concepts and residential building applications, with students gaining practical skills along with a better understanding of applied mathematics. The class has built 35 wall panels for the 1,200-square-foot Habitat home. Other projects include a Medical Shipping Container Clinic that’s now in Liberia, Africa; participation in the Books and Bunks project to build beds with Rotary Club; and construction of eight dog houses that were built for the Humane Society.   New Principal Selected for HCCTC Alaina Lancaster has been selected as principal of Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. She has served as Hopkins County Schools director of secondary instruction since July 2020. “I am excited to accept the position as principal of the Hopkins County Career and Technology Center,” Lancaster said. “This allows me to return to working directly with students, which has always been my greatest passion. I look forward to the opportunity to sharpen our focus on enhancing future-ready learning and career readiness for every student who walks through the doors of the Hopkins County Career and Technology Center.  “HCCTC has a long-standing legacy of excellence in career and technical education,” she said, “and I am honored to be chosen to lead a team dedicated to continuing that tradition.” Additional Information   KHSAA Dead Period The KHSAA dead period is a designated time each summer when most athletic activities are prohibited in Kentucky high school sports. It's designed to provide athletes and their families with a break from competitive and practice activities, allowing for rest, recovery, and other activities. This year, dead period is June 25-July 9. The period is typically two weeks long, and during this time, school facilities, team equipment, and school uniforms cannot be used for athletic activities, and coaches cannot communicate with players about sports. All campuses will be closed for all athletic activities.   District Talent Shows Thanks to Madisonville Community College Lions Club for sponsoring the district competitions in collaboration with the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts! The Talent Show Series is organized by the Hopkins County Schools District Services for Gifted and Talented. June Johnson, a student at Jesse Stuart Elementary, won 1st place for a dance to “A Little Party Never Hurt Nobody.” Caitlyn and Kelsey Blue of JSES, who performed a vocal duet of “Popular,” received 2nd place. Maxwell Dunlap of Southside Elementary, who performed a ventriloquist act, placed 3rd.  Guest performer was Savana Adams. Reagan Barnes of West Broadway Elementary is the winner of the Summer Arts Academy Scholarship. Jane Emerson of James Madison Middle School won 1st place for a dance performance to “Someone Like You.” Bailey Ruby of South Hopkins Middle School, who gave a guitar/vocal performance of “Tennessee Orange,” received 2nd place. Mason Eagle and Camden Crowley of JMMS, who performed “Toxicity” on drums and guitar, placed 3rd. Jayden Chandler of Browning Springs Middle School received the Summer Arts Academy Scholarship. Abigail Keown of Hopkins County Central won 1st place for a vocal performance of “Alabaster Box.” Alyssa Townsell of HCCHS, who gave a vocal/piano performance of “Oceans,” received 2nd place. Mya Latimer of Madisonville North Hopkins, who gave a vocal performance of “I’m Here,” placed 3rd. Latimer also won the Summer Arts Academy Scholarship given by the Glema Center. Guest performance was by Kohl Arnett and Friends.   Be-YOU-tiful Leaders Offer Help to Homeless Individuals “Dare to be Legendary” was the focus of the Be-YOU-tiful Leaders Spring Conference held recently at Mahr Park Arboretum. The community service project for the day involved putting together hygiene bags for individuals who are homeless as well as planning support for the Little Pantries. Be-YOU-tiful Leaders involves girls from both Madisonville North Hopkins and Hopkins County Central High schools.  The event included a keynote message from El’Agance Shemwell, News 44 anchor. Breakout sessions included “Putting your Best Self Forward” led by HCS Director of Secondary Education Alaina Lancaster, yoga and wellness led by mental health therapist Bonnie Young Turley, and goal-setting led by UK students Molly Bachman and Chloe Young.   HCCHS Olympic Field Day The annual Olympic Field Day at Hopkins County Central offered lots of fun activities for younger students from its feeder schools. Kids slid down inflatable slides, climbed through obstacle courses, played carnival games, and much more. This is always a great event!    High Five Friday! Through April’s High Five Friday activity, spring athletes from both Hopkins County Central and Madisonville North Hopkins High schools greeted younger students arriving at school. The activity brings smiles and encouragement to students of all ages!    Getting Back to Nature Grapevine Elementary third graders spent time in nature recently with a special trip to Madisonville City Park! Kids made bird feeders, learned about bees, identified trees, made tie-dye T-shirts and took part in a scavenger hunt. Each student also received a tree seedling from the Kentucky Department of Forestry to take home and plant. The event was sponsored by Hopkins County Sportsmen and Sportswomen Club. What a great way to combine celebrations of Earth Day and Arbor Day!   DINO-mite Day at JSES First Graders at Jesse Stuart Elementary School had a DINO-mite day learning all about dinosaurs! They were welcomed by teachers in fun dinosaur costumes, setting the stage for an exciting adventure. They read engaging dinosaur stories, researched facts about the prehistoric creatures, and made their very own fossils. With help from Jesse Stuart's Cafe staff, the fun continued with a special afternoon snack - Dino nuggets climbing a mountain of mashed potatoes and gravy! Teachers report the kids had a roaring good time filled with learning, laughter, and creativity!  Visit our Website  Hopkins County Schools 320 S. Seminary St. Madisonville, KY 42431

    Monday, Apr 28 2025

  • Online Registration Open for 2025-2026

    Online Registration/Annual Update through Infinite Campus Parent Portal is now open for the upcoming 202 5 -202 6  school year.   Online Registration will be available on the portal  for annual updates  through the start of the school year. We encourage you to complete this soon for your students. Parents may also register new students, including incoming kindergarten students,  by utilizing the links found on the district website . This is required for ALL students who will attend Hopkins County Schools next year.   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 on the district's registration website .

    Monday, Apr 28 2025

  • Book Giveaway Sites - April 28-May 1

    Celebrate Literacy Hopkins County will host its “Ask Me” Button Book Giveaway sites from April 28-May 1. Children from preschool through 8th grade may choose a free book at the following sites: Monday, April 28 Hopkins Co Family YMCA Snack Shack, 3-5:30 p.m. * First United Event Plaza, 3-5 p.m. Pioneer Family Medicine, Nortonville, 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 Hopkins County-Madisonville Public Library, 3-5:30 p.m. * Dawson Springs Public Library, 3-5:30 p.m. Hanson Gazebo, 2:45-5 p.m. Earlington Shelter/Basketball Court, 105 W Main, Earlington, 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 Madisonville City Park Playground, 3-5 p.m. * West Hopkins School, 2:45-5 p.m. First United Bank, Main Branch in Madisonville, 3-5 p.m. Thursday, May 1 Mahr Park Arboretum at the Nature Play Area, 3-5 p.m. * Market Place, 3-5 p.m. Dr. Festus Claybon Park, 2:45-5 p.m. * Title I Family Engagement Sites Books are provided by Celebrate Literacy Hopkins County and Hopkins County Schools Title I.

    Thursday, Apr 24 2025