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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Dear WCPS Families,
As we continue our work during the second half of the school year, our district has much to celebrate and even more to anticipate. Together, with our dedicated staff, supportive families, and valued community partners, we remain steadfast in our mission to develop tomorrow’s leaders by providing exceptional learning experiences for every student.
We proudly celebrate the outstanding achievements of our student-athletes and coaches. Congratulations to South Warren High School Head Football Coach Brandon Smith on being named the 2025 Kentucky Football Coaches Association Coach of the Year, Kentucky Class 6A Coach of the Year, and 2025 Class 6A District 2 Coach of the Year. We also applaud South Warren’s Malik Butler for earning the title of 2025 Kentucky Class 6A Lineman of the Year.
I know you join me in congratulating Greenwood High School Head Football Coach William Howard on being named the 2025 Kentucky Class 5A Coach of the Year and 2025 Class 5A District 2 Coach of the Year. We also celebrate Greenwood’s Davis Chaney, recognized as the 2025 Kentucky Class 5A District 2 Football Player of the Year.
We are equally proud to recognize Rockfield Elementary’s Jonathan Sturdivant, who was named a Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero by WBKO News, a true reflection of the dedication and heart found across our district. You can watch the full story here.
Our story is also carried forward by our graduates. If you know a remarkable WCPS alum making a difference, I invite you to share their story by nominating them for our Alumni Spotlight, where their accomplishments will be celebrated across our district’s social media platforms. Click here to nominate them for our Alumni Spotlight, and they will be recognized on our district’s social media platforms.
Stay connected with us by following Warren County Public Schools on Facebook, X, and Instagram for the latest news and celebrations.
Thank you for your continued trust, partnership, and support. I am deeply proud of our staff’s daily commitment to student well-being and success, and it is an honor to witness the positive impact of that work across our schools. I wish each of you a successful and inspiring 2026.
Respectfully,
Rob Clayton
Superintendent
The Golden Apple Awards are designed to recognize staff members who consistently go above and beyond in their roles within the Warren County Public Schools system.
Level 5 is the highest designation, recognizing programs that demonstrate exemplary quality and a strong commitment to continuous improvement!
Warren County Public Schools proudly announces the winners of the October Golden Apple Awards. Lara Lim and Jocelyn Cole from Richardsville Elementary, Tiffany Vincent from North Warren Elementary, and Deputy Ernie Steff from Warren East High School have received high praise from their colleagues, supervisors, and parent communities.
Bonnie Spears of Drakes Creek Middle School, John Carter of Rivendell School, Bethany Croslin of Lost River Elementary School, Lori Darnell of Cumberland Trace Elementary School, Colton Isaacs of Warren Central High School, and Jonathan Vaughn of Warren East Middle School were selected to attend the Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Institute for School Principals program this year.
The Kentucky Association of School Administrators proudly announces the induction of 32 exceptional school leaders representing 22 districts into the 2026 cohort of the Kentucky Women in Education Leadership.
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