An Open Letter to Our Allen County School Families and Community

Travis Hamby

July 30, 2025

Dear Patriot Families & Community Members,

At Allen County Schools, we believe that strong, consistent communication is essential to student success and family engagement. That’s why we’ve taken intentional steps to streamline how we share information, making it easier for you to stay informed, connected, and involved.

Our Website: Your First Stop for Public Information
The district website, www.allen.kyschools.us, is your go-to source for public information about our schools. You’ll find calendars, news, upcoming events, lunch menus, academic resources, department contacts, and links to key services. It’s updated regularly and accessible 24/7 from any device.

Download the Allen County Schools App
We encourage families and community members alike to download the Allen County Schools mobile app, available for free in the App Store and Google Play.  With the app, you can:

  • Get district and school-specific notifications

  • View events, calendars, and news in real time

  • Quickly access menus, schedules, and contact info

  • Stay connected without searching through multiple platforms

Be sure to enable notifications and select the schools you want to follow so you receive the most relevant updates.

ParentSquare: For Two-Way, Personalized Communication
While the website and app are great for general updates, ParentSquare is our dedicated platform for personalized, two-way communication between schools and families.  Use ParentSquare for:

  • Messages from teachers and principals

  • Student-specific reminders and forms

  • Attendance updates

  • Emergency alerts

  • Questions, replies, and check-ins.

ParentSquare helps us keep important conversations organized, confidential, and family-focused.




Follow Our Official Facebook Accounts

Allen County Schools maintains verified Facebook accounts to celebrate students, share public updates, and promote community engagement. The following accounts are officially recognized by the district:

  • Allen County Primary Center

  • Allen County Intermediate Center

  • James E. Bazzell Middle School

  • Allen County-Scottsville High School

  • Patriot Academy

  • Allen Co. Schools News/Photos

We encourage you to follow these pages for highlights, achievements, and stories from across the district.

Here’s the Bottom Line

  • Visit www.allen.kyschools.us for public announcements and event information

  • Download the Allen County Schools app and enable notifications

  • Use ParentSquare for personalized updates and direct school communication

  • Follow our official Facebook media accounts for news and celebrations

We’re grateful for your partnership and look forward to a year of strong connection and shared success.

With gratitude,
Travis Hamby
Superintendent