NTI Day 2

Update: Due to continued hazardous conditions, we are transitioning to an NTI Day. This will be NTI Day 2. High school students should complete work digitally on Chromebooks. Students in grades K-2 will complete Day 2 paper assignments, and students in grades 3-8 will complete Day 1 paper assignments.  Teachers are available for help via email and ParentSquare. (This message first shared on ParentSquare.)

Wednesday, Jan 21 2026

Two Hour Delay on Jan. 21

Due to black ice on road surfaces, Crittenden County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay today, Wednesday, Jan. 21. 

Wednesday, Jan 21 2026

IC Links Updated

Rocket Families, Students, and Staff, Upgrades were made to the Infinite Campus platform recently, which may have resulted in broken links on your devices. We have updated Infinite Campus, Parent Portal and the Student Portal links on our website. You'll find them under the Families, Students, and Staff tabs on our website at  https://www.crittenden.kyschools.us/ . Please note that if your app is not working correctly on your mobile devices, you may need to delete and re-install. Thank you for your patience as improvements are made to these platforms to better serve you.

Tuesday, Jan 13 2026

Berry To Lead Athletics Program

For Austin Berry, the desire to lead Crittenden County’s athletics program is rooted in tradition. A three-sport athlete in high school (football, basketball, and track), Berry now is heavily involved in his own children’s sports, in addition to serving as an assistant high school football coach and middle school math teacher. He’ll take the reins as the district’s athletic director on July 1, with an intent of focusing on the school system’s core value of tradition, ensuring success on the field, court, or track, is matched off of it. “Crittenden County has a proud tradition of athletics, and I simply want to do my part to ensure that we can continue to build upon that tradition,” said Berry. “We must continue to provide athlete-centered programs that emphasize character, accountability, and competitive success.” As a student athlete, Berry received many accolades, including all-district honors in basketball; two-time All-West Kentucky Conference recognitions and an all-state honorable mention in football; and a regional champion in track. He continued his athletic career at Murray State University, where he played for three years and lettered in his final season in 2008.  Berry’s coaching experience includes two years as a graduate assistant; three years as a defensive assistant coach; and the last five years as the Rockets’ offensive coordinator. He believes his unique perspective as a player, coach, and parent will serve him well in the AD position. “My experience and participation as a player, coach, and parent, across multiple sports, allows for fair, informed decision-making that will benefit all programs; not just one,” Berry commented.  Berry replaces outgoing AD, Madison Champion Carter, whom the district credits with many new initiatives and improvements in logistics and structure among athletes, coaches, and parents.  Together with his wife, Kelsey, Berry has three children. Adri, a sophomore, is a three-sport athlete at Crittenden County High School, splitting time between soccer and football in the fall, and basketball in the winter. Younger children, Case and Camryn, love sports and enjoy being at athletic events with their family.

Monday, Jan 12 2026

Attendance Messages

Dear Rocket Families, I hope this note finds you well! I wanted to share a quick clarification to help make sense of the attendance messages you may receive from school. In the past, letters about absences were strictly tied to  truancy , which understandably can feel concerning. This year, however, we are also sending additional communications simply to keep you informed—even about excused absences—because missing too much school can impact learning. Think of them as friendly nudges, not a knock on the door from the “Attendance Police”! The key point:  Only truancy letters require immediate attention or concern. The other messages are just updates so you always know where your child stands with attendance. We know life happens - sick days, appointments, and unexpected events . Our goal is communication, not stress. If you ever have questions or need support with attendance, please reach out. We’re here to partner with you in keeping your child on track and thriving. Thank you for all you do for your children and for working with us to make each school day count! Warmly, Diana Lusby Director of Pupil Personnel Crittenden County Schools

Monday, Dec 08 2025

State Scores Show Continued Growth

Crittenden County Schools defines its core value of excellence as being better tomorrow than we are today. Certainly, that core value was evident when Kentucky  Summative Assessment scores were received earlier this fall. The district’s middle and high schools achieved a notable green ranking, while the elementary school showed growth, moving up a level on the state’s accountability system. With success in science leading the way, Crittenden County Elementary School moved from last year’s orange rank to a yellow. Principal Laurie Holcomb said the school’s reduction of novice in both science and reading were of particular importance. The number of proficient and distinguished learners in science increased, while reading scores held consistent from last year’s. The middle school showed gains in proficient and distinguished levels of reading, as well as a reduction in its novice population of readers. On-Demand Writing scores were above the state average at 52% proficient/distinguished, an increase from the previous year’s result. Additionally, the school moved from a yellow rating on its climate and safety scores to a green.  At the high school, significant improvement was made in four out of five tested areas, with the greatest gains realized in math. In fact, the school’s combined reading and math score transitioned from green last year to blue (the highest level of performance). Principal Josh Cook credited a united effort for the school’s success. "The results are a true testament to the united teamwork here at CCHS,” said Cook. “This wasn’t just a math department or a science department initiative," he continued, “it was a whole-school approach to prepare our students for success not only in school, but also for what comes next.” Superintendent Tonya Driver says she is excited about the district’s improvement and continued growth and expects more positive results in the future.  “This is a time to celebrate our academic successes with all stakeholders,” she said, “and to use this data to identify opportunities where we can become even better. Our vision is to launch students to personal success in an ever-evolving world, and these results show us that the hard work and effort put forth by our staff, families, and especially, our students, is helping us achieve that.”

Thursday, Nov 20 2025

Celebrate Veteran's Day With Us

We are honored to host our annual Veteran's Day program at Rocket Arena this year on Tuesday, Nov. 11, beginning at 9 a.m., at Rocket Arena. Everyone is welcome  to attend. Please enter through the top of Rocket Arena. (An accessible entry for those requiring assistance is located at the bottom of Rocket Arena.)  Our friends at Marion Baptist Church will provide a free lunch reception immediately following the program, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., for veterans and their families.  We look forward to celebrating this special day with you.

Friday, Oct 24 2025

Digital Citizenship Week

Nationwide, this week is Digital Citizenship Week! In all of our schools, we have been discussing how to be a good digital citizen and utilize online resources safely and appropriately. Take a look at the tips below and share with your children. There are opportunities to win prizes through digital games linked to students' Google classrooms.  We also want to celebrate our own Digital Learning Coach, Laura Kinder, who has been an amazing addition to our Rocket Family. She has compiled these resources and works tirelessly to support our students, staff, and families with digital tools and resources to enhance learning and launch our students to success in an ever-evolving world. #BelieveInBlue

Thursday, Oct 23 2025

Fall Break

Have a safe and fun Fall Break! We'll see you back on Monday, Oct. 13!

Friday, Oct 03 2025

New Attendance Platform Aims To Improve Student Succes

National chronic absenteeism rates have eased slightly from their pandemic-era highs but remain far above pre-2019 levels—still more than 50 percent higher in many states. Today, roughly one in four students misses enough school to be considered chronically absent, meaning they are absent for at least 10 percent of the school year. Research consistently shows that students with high rates of absenteeism are far less likely to graduate on time and more likely to struggle academically. Patterns of absenteeism often start early: children who are frequently absent in kindergarten and first grade are much more likely to fall behind in reading and math and face greater risks of dropping out later. As Crittenden County Director of Pupil Personnel, Diana Lusby, emphasizes, every day in school is a crucial step in building the foundation for lifelong learning. To help improve student outcomes, Crittenden County has partnered with SchoolStatus to launch a data-driven attendance management solution designed to reduce absenteeism and re-engage students and families. Lusby said the new system, SchoolStatus Attend, will go into effect tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 26, and will proactively address attendance challenges, streamline intervention processes, and empower staff with real-time insights. “Improving attendance is about more than compliance;” said Lusby, it’s about opportunity. This new system gives us the clarity and tools to intervene early and connect with families in meaningful ways.” SchoolStatus Attend automates many of the district’s current attendance outreach processes, ensuring letters go out on time. SchoolStatus also helps build a culture of encouragement by combining real-time student data insights with positive reinforcement, celebrating improved and excellent attendance. And celebrating such gains in attendance, according to Crittenden County High School Principal Josh Cook, is a top priority.  “We want our students to be here,” said Cook. “Not only does good attendance instill habits that future employers desire and expect, but missing a day of high school can mean missing out on opportunities to learn, grow, and celebrate with classmates.” The high school joins both the middle and elementary schools in regularly hosting unannounced culture-building events, such as National Ice Cream day last week where students and staff enjoyed their favorite ice cream cones when school administration arrived to classrooms and offices with the sweet surprise. The vision of Crittenden County Schools is to launch students to personal success in an ever-evolving world. District administrators are excited that SchoolStatus Attend will contribute to that vision. For more information about the SchoolStatus Attend launch and its impact on district attendance initiatives, please contact Lusby at diana.lusby@crittenden.kyschools.us.  ###

Thursday, Sep 25 2025