VISION: Students will graduate with the determination to succeed personally, intellectually, and professionally.
MISSION: To provide an engaging, inspiring and challenging learning environment, which prioritizes safety, achievement, and opportunity.
Actions of Excellence: Welcoming, United, Dedicated, Nurturing, Ethical, Professional, and Respectful
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13 schools with Lighthouse Designation and Three Schools Achieving the Highest Legacy Certification, the Most of any District in the World
College and Career Experiential Learning Experiences for our High School Students this Past Year Alone
April 1, 2025
WCPS Families,
We are passionate about investing in our students and witnessing their remarkable growth. If you know a high school senior interested in college scholarships, becoming a teacher, and joining the WCPS team after graduation for at least three years, they can submit a Class of 2025 WCPS Aspiring Teacher-Scholars Application by Wednesday, April 16, to be considered for an exciting opportunity to pursue teacher certification and interview for a certified teaching position with WCPS upon graduation.
Through our Grow Your Own (GYO) initiative and partnership with Western Kentucky University (WKU), WCPS is offering tuition assistance to selected candidates who enroll at WKU, declare an education-related major, and gain acceptance into the School of Teacher Education to earn a bachelor’s degree in teaching. Each semester, WCPS will cover one-third of their tuition; WKU will cover another third; and the student will pay the remaining third. If the student chooses to enroll at another Kentucky university, WCPS will provide $350 per course toward tuition. For more GYO details, visit bit.ly/WCPSGYO.
Graduation dates are set for the class of 2025! It won’t be long before we have the opportunity to commemorate the achievements of our 1,300 seniors throughout five graduation ceremonies during the weekend of May 23 & 24. Graduation weekend is truly the highlight of the year for our Board members and myself as we send our graduates off to make a difference in our world through their own individual journeys.
Respectfully,
Rob Clayton
Superintendent
Ms. Baker has been the assistant principal of Bristow Elementary since 2012, where she leads the Leading Ladies, a leadership program for young ladies who wish to strengthen their emotional, social, leadership and academic growth.
The monthly awards are given to those who go above and beyond their job requirements, demonstrating a commitment to their job, district, students and fellow employees.
Mr. Cassady has served as the interim principal of HFMMS since September 2024. He is a dedicated school leader with more than 21 years of experience as a principal and is known for building culture and increasing academic growth.
Mrs. Paynter has been a dedicated educator for 27 years, serving most recently as WCPS’ District Assessment Coordinator.
The monthly awards are given to those who go above and beyond their job requirements, demonstrating a commitment to their job, district, students, and fellow employees.
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