This morning at 7:35 AM, the district was made aware of a possible threat circulating on social media. In response, our team acted swiftly and responsibly by placing the high school, middle school and ATC on lockdown while we investigated the situation in coordination with our district police and administration.
A general threat was identified and immediately turned over to the appropriate law enforcement authorities for further investigation. At 9:00 AM, after confirming there was no active threat to students or staff, the lockdown was lifted.
We want to reassure our families that the safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. We are proud of how quickly and professionally our schools and law enforcement responded to ensure everyone remained safe.
UPDATE: Out of an abundance of caution, both the middle school and high school were placed on lockdown while our School Resource Officer investigated a potential concern. At this time, there is no immediate threat to students and staff and the lockdown has been lifted. We are continuing to take necessary precautions to ensure the continued safety of our school community. We will release more information if and when it becomes available.
It is Public School Volunteer Week, and Estill County Schools would like to thank all the volunteers who dedicate their time and resources to support our students. You are truly valued and appreciated. Thank you for all that you do!
Happy Administrative Professionals Week!
Wednesday is National Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day! We want to take this opportunity to recognize the dedicated staff who keep our schools running smoothly. They are the face and voice of our schools for many families. Thank you for everything you do every single day! Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate you!
Happy National School Bus Driver Appreciation!
Tomorrow is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Let’s celebrate our dedicated bus drivers. They are often the first friendly faces for our students in the morning and the last ones before they head home.
Thanks for keeping our students safe! Let’s show our appreciation for all they do!
Here is the live stream link for the April 17, 2025 Estill County School Board Meeting starting at approximately 6:00PM:
https://youtube.com/live/a-5p7BRRZpg?feature=share
SEEK 2025. NOW is the time to apply!
Online Application: https://engr.uky.edu/academics/departments/civil/seek
Deadline: April 25, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET
Public Comments Questionnaire for the April 17, 2025 Estill County School Board meeting:
https://forms.gle/dNjgCPhzP7hrLB926
Now Screening!
Estill County Schools will be passing out lunch today, Tuesday April 8th from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Estill Springs and West Irvine. Meals are available to children 18 and under. Duplicate meals will not be served. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
There will be no school in the Estill County school district for Tuesday & Wednesday (April 8 & April 9), due to damaged and dangerous roads from the recent flooding. These roads are deemed dangerous and unsafe for heavy buses. These will be teacher equivalency days for staff.
Estill County Schools will be passing out lunch today, Monday, April 7th from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at Estill Springs and West Irvine. Meals are available to children 18 and under. Duplicate meals will not be served. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
There will be no school in the Estill County school district for Monday, April 7, 2025 due to flooding issues. This will be a teacher equivalency day for staff.
Estill County Schools will be passing out lunch today, Friday, April 4th from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at West Irvine Elementary in the front loop. These meals are available to all children 18 and under. No duplicate meals will be passed out. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Join Estill County Schools in celebrating National Assistant Principals Week from April 7th to 11th. We appreciate your leadership in guiding our Engineers toward a successful future.
Estill County Schools would like to take a moment to express our appreciation for our school librarians.
School librarians play a vital role in today’s information-rich environment. They teach essential skills in library usage, media literacy, reading comprehension, and digital literacy. Additionally, they help foster a love for reading beyond the classroom.
There will be no school in the Estill County school district for Friday, April 4, 2025 due to flooding issues. This will be a teacher equivalency day for staff.
Estill County Schools sincerely appreciates our paraeducators, who play a crucial role in the education of our students. Thank you for everything you do every day; your efforts do not go unnoticed.
There will be no school in the Estill County School District for Thursday, April 3rd, due to hazardous road conditions and fallen trees making several county roads impassible.
This month is National Occupational Therapy Month. Ms. Chelsea Clark is our lead OT for Estill County Schools. She works tirelessly to ensure that students reach their full potential. Our Exceptional Children’s Team is blessed with her expertise! We are also thankful for Ms. Kelli Jo Gordon. Thank you both for serving our students.
