Superintendent Message

December 3, 2025 

As we approach the end of the fall semester and the holiday season, I find this to be a great opportunity to reflect on the wonderful moments we've shared. Our annual WCPS Holiday Open House was a delightful gathering bringing together faculty, staff, community, and business leaders in celebration of our great school community. The event featured exceptional food prepared by our Nutrition and Dining team, whose culinary expertise did not go unnoticed. Our Nutrition and Dining team is simply another example of why WCPS is such a special place for our students and families. 

Across Warren County Public Schools (WCPS), there is a celebration of notable improvements in overall assessment scores at the elementary, middle, and high school levels on the Kentucky Summative Assessment. Our high schools saw nearly a 10% increase in scores, with all grades tested (elementary 3-5, middle 6-8, and high 10 and 11) showing gains in reading, math, and science. The graduation rate rose to 97.7% for the 2024-25 school year. Additionally, the postsecondary readiness score for WCPS high school seniors improved from 89.2% to 95.8%, placing it in the “Very High” category.

These achievements reflect the hard work and dedication of both students and educators. The progress in academic performance, increasing graduation rates, and growth in college and career readiness is impressive; but perhaps as important, it reflects our deep commitment to continuous improvement. You can trust us to continue building on this success, ensuring every student gains the skills and knowledge needed to succeed beyond high school and contribute positively to their chosen careers and the broader community. This is our “why,” and we will remain laser-focused on this vision for each and every student. 

The Kentucky Department of Education is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year awards. Any full-time public school teacher in the state with at least three years of experience is eligible. We encourage nominations from students, parents, teaching peers, principals, or community members to honor our outstanding educators.  Nominations may be submitted here and are due by January 2, 2026. 

Please save the date for our annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at Greenwood High School on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Join us as we celebrate Dr. King's life and legacy with a performance from our district-wide choir, supported by our Dream Builder partner, ELPO Law.

We wish you and our entire community a joyful holiday season!

Respectfully,

Rob Clayton
Superintendent