As we continue to experience challenging weather conditions, we want to remind you that your Family Resource and Youth Services Centers (FRYSCs) are here to support you and your families. If you or your family are facing weather-related difficulties, please don't hesitate to contact your FRYSC coordinator. We can connect you with a variety of resources, including: Emergency shelter Food assistance Transportation assistance Mental health support Other essential services Feel f

Focusing on students and our shared responsibility to make the future better for them, Superintendent Dustin Howard gave a well-received message at the Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast.

The MLK Unity Breakfast beautifully showcased the special camaraderie our community shares.

Superintendent Dustin Howard received the Humanitarian Award today at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Celebration downtown.

Happy Holidays from CCPS!

Media Makers is an elective class at RDC that teaches students about journalism while also allowing students to have a creative outlet.

The RDC Junior High cheer team is heading to the state competition for the first time since 2019, marking an exciting milestone for the program and a proud moment for our school community.

GRC's 10th Region champion cheer squad will compete in KHSAA State on Saturday, December 13th, at GRC Arena.

CCPS art teachers Molly Sell and Caleb Burchett were a huge hit at the Kentucky Art Education Association Conference in Louisville

In keeping with our district's mission to further strengthen district and community connections, Principal For A Day is a statewide program Superintendent Howard champions annually.

Five CCPS Student Technology Leadership Program project groups have qualified for state competition in the spring.

GRC's Mickey Little has been selected as the first-ever Together We Thrive Counselor of the Year through Bluegrass Community & Technical College.

Baker's Where Everybody Belongs program, known as WEB, helps students adapt to a new school setting while also easing the transition from elementary middle school. 

Henry Baker Intermediate School has earned the Family Friendly Schools certification for the fourth straight year.

For CCPS Finance employees, the annual Kentucky Association of School Business Officials conference is an essential resource for training and networking.

Through the ELL Mentoring Program, Baker 6th graders walk to Strode to support and mentor ELL students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade.

The CCPS Community Education Fall Softball League was a hit this fall, complete with a state-of-the-art turf field, food trucks, friendly competition, and community connection.

Judge Tyler Frazier was the last CCPS Principal for a Day for 2025 as he spent time at Justice Elementary last week.

Clark County Community Services and our Family Resource Youth Services Centers partner all year long to help families. Operation Happiness is their latest joint endeavor.

Our Principal for a Day program continues with Shannon Cox and Jada Brady.

fter days of challenge and resilience, three students have been chosen as winners of our Amazing Shake competition.

FRYSC Friday highlights the great work of our CCPS Family Resource Youth Services Centers in serving our students and families.

We welcomed Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman and Education Commissioner Dr. Robbie Fletcher to Day 1 of our Amazing Shake competition for 5th-8th graders.

Our Principal For A Day program continues with Magistrate Robert Blanton and Circuit Judge Tony Kirk both serving at RDC in Weeks 4 and 5.

From Veterans Day assemblies to holiday luncheons, our calendar is packed with opportunities for students, families, staff, and community members to come together and celebrate what makes our schools so special. Check out what’s coming up and mark your calendars!

Community connections continued during our Principal for a Day program as County Attorney Williams Elkins and Magistrate Daniel Konstantopoulos visited our schools.

Superintendent Howard’s Classified Employee Breakfasts bring our team members together to share food, fellowship, and a productive roundtable discussion. Mr. Howard is all about strengthening relationships, listening to different perspectives, and celebrating those who keep our schools running and our students supported.

The Baker Girls’ Cross Country Team won the the Area 6 Region title and finished eighth in the state.

Our Principal for a Day program continued this past week with Judge Kim Walson at Shearer Elementary, and Winchester Police Chief Travis Thompson at Baker Intermediate.

Our 40th District Champion GRC Volleyball Cards swept the competition this week and will host the 10th Region Tournament next week.

Two local leaders helped launch Clark County’s participation in Kentucky’s “Principal for a Day” initiative.

Our HOSA Teddy Bear Clinics bring healthcare education to life in a fun, hands-on way for young students, while also giving our high schoolers valuable experience in teaching, communication, and clinical skills.

Baker Intermediate School’s 6th grade students had an unforgettable experience during this year’s Progressive Agriculture Safety Day, a hands-on event focused on equipping students with life-saving safety knowledge and critical thinking skills.

Thanks to Winchester and Clark County’s incredible generosity, we were able to assemble and distribute 500 food boxes for families before Fall Break.

Kindergarten through 4th Grade Leadership Teams are gathering at Central Office once each quarter to collaborate, plan, and align their instructional strategies.

Robbie Graham, the winningest coach in GRC girls’ basketball history, has been named Kentucky Coach of the Year by the NFHS Coaches Association.

HR staff recently spent the day at Eastern Kentucky University mentoring and recruiting future educators.

The CCPS Board Report recaps Clark County Board of Education regular monthly meetings. Our September 2025 Board Report is available now.

We’re cultivating the future in Clark County Public Schools as Ag Education Week took our schools by storm and attracted statewide attention.

Baker Intermediate’s designation as a Common Sense School is a testament to how CCPS is preparing our students for success in the digital world.

Behind every safe school bus ride is a dedicated team you don’t often see — our bus maintenance crew.

The Orton-Glllingham approach to teaching phonics is resulting in tremendous literacy gains for CCPS students.

We encourage families to review the scheduled school closure dates and use these opportunities to plan vacations, appointments, or other...

Superintendent Dustin Howard and other CCPS representatives were featured presenters at this month’s meeting of the Winchester/Clark County Emergency Management group.

True teamwork and community spirit was on display Tuesday as RDC softball, GRC softball, and GRC baseball players helped our local STRIDE athletes prepare for their state tournament this weekend.

The 2025 CCPS Hall of Fame Class was inducted Aug. 30 at Cardinal Stadium.

Clark County Preschool has received a 5-Star rating, the highest possible recognition from the Kentucky Department of Education.

Several members of the BCTC staff attended the August Board of Education meeting: Dr. Sheldon Sharpe, Campus Director; Gavin Colton,...

Our summer Literacy Lift-Off staff was honored by the Board of Education for the program's exceptional success.

In a move aimed at balancing fiscal responsibility with support for staff and students, the Board voted unanimously to approve a reduced property tax rate for 2025.