Across the District on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Patriot Clinic Information
We've been missing our students! ACS faculty and staff have been eagerly awaiting the first day!
The new school year for students begins Thursday, August 7. Today, teachers and staff from every school and every building were welcomed back with breakfast at the Patriot Athletic Complex. Special entertainment was provided as well. After the meal, new staff were recognized and summer "joys" were celebrated. To close the opening day assembly, Superintendent Travis Hamby addressed the employees with a challenging and inspiring message for the new school year .
One of the more hands on presentations during Monday's ACS Connect professional development was on Diagnosing Student Engagement Issues. Educators attending the 45-minute session were asked to address the topic much like a "doctor" would to make a diagnose of an illness. The room were broken down into examine rooms with groups asked to look at a case file and determine what might be the issue with a student who would not engage. The exercise included a time of diagnosis before addressing ways for teachers to help their students be more engaged in the classroom. .
Educators and administrators from across the Allen County School District spent Monday, August 4 learning from and connecting with one another. The first Allen County Schools' Connect in-house professional development was held. The daylong event featured about 70 District educators presenting four, 45-minute sessions to their colleagues on a wide variety of topics. Earlier this year, teachers were asked what topics they would like to learn more about. Topics included C-Teaching, Creating Connections, Ignite Engagement, Intervention in K-6 Grade, Unlocking Literacy, Viewboard, Educator Wellbeing, and many, many more.
Partnership Enhances Computer Science Learning Opportunities
The Allen County School District in collaboration with the Scottsville–Allen County Chamber of Commerce and the We Lead CS initiative have launched a new program aimed at preparing local students for careers in a growing technology field. The initiative is supported by a $20,000 We Lead CS grant to the Chamber aligns with the school district’s P3 PIM (Perkins Innovation & Modernization) Grant.
“The Chamber is excited to partner with our schools, local businesses and industries, to help prepare workers that will come from our schools,” noted Chamber president Susan Carter. “The We Lead Computer Science program partners with local communities and organizations to expand access to computer science education. Collaborations with Chamber of Commences like the Scottsville Allen County Chamber are essential to building Kentucky's tech talent pipeline and creating meaningful pathways to careers.”
During last Friday’s official announcement for the new initiative, We Lead CS Director of Student Services Jenna Gray explained the goals of We Lead CS.
“It’s a pleasure to be here tonight to celebrate a community that’s stepping up to the lead,” noted Gray. “We are a non-profit working across Kentucky to prepare students for careers in the computer scene and technology field. We connect schools, employers, and families to build local tech talent to keep opportunities and innovation at home. We are proud to recognize the Scottsville-Allen County Chamber to accept the challenge to partner with us to help engage employers, students, parents and schools in preparing the next generation of tech leaders for this region. This community has shown they are willing to take the lead. We are here to support that work. Tonight I am proud to award a $20,000 grant to the Scottsville-Allen County Chamber of Commerce. This will help develop the future tech workforce in southcentral Kentucky.”
The grant allows the Chamber to work with the Allen County School District to build additional computer science and technology opportunities at the Allen County Career and Technical Center.
“We are excited to partner with the Scottsville-Allen County Chamber of Commerce and We Lead CS on this incredible opportunity to support our students,” said Allen County School Superintendent Travis Hamby. “This grant will help us build meaningful connections between our students and the local community, and local employers through mentorship and hands-on learning experiences. This will help our students see the real-world applications of the computer science field. There is nothing better than seeing a student’s face light up when they are learning about a career that excites them. The best way to do that is to expose them to the careers and the possibilities right here in Scottsville and Allen County.”
Joseph Cosby, the P3 Program Director for the Perkin's Innovation & Modernization Grant, shared how the partnerships benefits students and meets a need within the community.
“For the 25-26 school year, we have added the We Lead Computer Science program to our offerings,” Cosby explained. “The kids will start in eight grade with an intro to Computer Science. We have also started a Cybersecurity career pathway. The Intro to Computer Science and the Cybersecurity pathway are what we are focusing on right now. We found this to be a need in our community. We are also looking at adding additional pathways in this field in the future.”
Cosby further explained that the collaboration with We Lead CS allows students to take virtual classes to develop technology skills. Already, approximately 50 students between the James E. Bazzell Middle School and the Tech Center are enrolled in entry-level classes in the program for this school year.
“It’s hard to find a teacher to come in and teach these classes,” Cosby pointed out. “This fills the gap since they (We Lead CS) supply the teacher and it's all online. This is a great opportunity. The grant is another avenue to help students. But, we have to get partners involved that will help our kids be able to not only go through the program but also have jobs later on. The grant gets the Chamber involved and industries involved. It will get all of us working together.”
The We Lead CS program includes classes in programming, cybersecurity, network security, and network administration. Students who complete the required course load can enter the workforce as IT specialists with opportunities for advanced careers plentiful.
For more information on the We Lead CS program in Allen County or to serve as a business/industry partner, contact Susan Carter with the Scottsville-Allen County Chamber of Commerce or Joseph Cosby with Allen County Schools.
The Allen County School District in collaboration with the Scottsville–Allen County Chamber of Commerce and the We Lead CS initiative have launched a new program aimed at preparing local students for careers in a growing technology field. The initiative is supported by a $20,000 We Lead CS grant to the Chamber aligns with the school district’s P3 PIM (Perkins Innovation & Modernization) Grant.
“The Chamber is excited to partner with our schools, local businesses and industries, to help prepare workers that will come from our schools,” noted Chamber president Susan Carter. “The We Lead Computer Science program partners with local communities and organizations to expand access to computer science education. Collaborations with Chamber of Commences like the Scottsville Allen County Chamber are essential to building Kentucky's tech talent pipeline and creating meaningful pathways to careers.”
During last Friday’s official announcement for the new initiative, We Lead CS Director of Student Services Jenna Gray explained the goals of We Lead CS.
“It’s a pleasure to be here tonight to celebrate a community that’s stepping up to the lead,” noted Gray. “We are a non-profit working across Kentucky to prepare students for careers in the computer scene and technology field. We connect schools, employers, and families to build local tech talent to keep opportunities and innovation at home. We are proud to recognize the Scottsville-Allen County Chamber to accept the challenge to partner with us to help engage employers, students, parents and schools in preparing the next generation of tech leaders for this region. This community has shown they are willing to take the lead. We are here to support that work. Tonight I am proud to award a $20,000 grant to the Scottsville-Allen County Chamber of Commerce. This will help develop the future tech workforce in southcentral Kentucky.”
The grant allows the Chamber to work with the Allen County School District to build additional computer science and technology opportunities at the Allen County Career and Technical Center.
“We are excited to partner with the Scottsville-Allen County Chamber of Commerce and We Lead CS on this incredible opportunity to support our students,” said Allen County School Superintendent Travis Hamby. “This grant will help us build meaningful connections between our students and the local community, and local employers through mentorship and hands-on learning experiences. This will help our students see the real-world applications of the computer science field. There is nothing better than seeing a student’s face light up when they are learning about a career that excites them. The best way to do that is to expose them to the careers and the possibilities right here in Scottsville and Allen County.”
Joseph Cosby, the P3 Program Director for the Perkin's Innovation & Modernization Grant, shared how the partnerships benefits students and meets a need within the community.
“For the 25-26 school year, we have added the We Lead Computer Science program to our offerings,” Cosby explained. “The kids will start in eight grade with an intro to Computer Science. We have also started a Cybersecurity career pathway. The Intro to Computer Science and the Cybersecurity pathway are what we are focusing on right now. We found this to be a need in our community. We are also looking at adding additional pathways in this field in the future.”
Cosby further explained that the collaboration with We Lead CS allows students to take virtual classes to develop technology skills. Already, approximately 50 students between the James E. Bazzell Middle School and the Tech Center are enrolled in entry-level classes in the program for this school year.
“It’s hard to find a teacher to come in and teach these classes,” Cosby pointed out. “This fills the gap since they (We Lead CS) supply the teacher and it's all online. This is a great opportunity. The grant is another avenue to help students. But, we have to get partners involved that will help our kids be able to not only go through the program but also have jobs later on. The grant gets the Chamber involved and industries involved. It will get all of us working together.”
The We Lead CS program includes classes in programming, cybersecurity, network security, and network administration. Students who complete the required course load can enter the workforce as IT specialists with opportunities for advanced careers plentiful.
For more information on the We Lead CS program in Allen County or to serve as a business/industry partner, contact Susan Carter with the Scottsville-Allen County Chamber of Commerce or Joseph Cosby with Allen County Schools.
Stay Informed - Key ways families and community can engage with Allen County Schools!
At Allen County Schools, we believe that strong, consistent communication is essential to student success, as well as family & community 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.
Check out this Open Letter to Our Allen County School Families and Community
📣 Community Update – Athletic Facilities Project
🗓 Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Allen County-Scottsville High School Auditorium
Allen County Schools invites all parents, families, and community members to join us for an update on the Athletic Facilities Project.
At this meeting, we will:
-Share revised design concepts based on community, student, and staff input
-Provide updates on project progress and planning
-Discuss next steps and anticipated timelines
Your input has helped shape this project, and we want to ensure the community remains informed and engaged as we move forward.
Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
🗓 Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Allen County-Scottsville High School Auditorium
Allen County Schools invites all parents, families, and community members to join us for an update on the Athletic Facilities Project.
At this meeting, we will:
-Share revised design concepts based on community, student, and staff input
-Provide updates on project progress and planning
-Discuss next steps and anticipated timelines
Your input has helped shape this project, and we want to ensure the community remains informed and engaged as we move forward.
Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
📣 Community Update – Athletic Facilities Project
🗓 Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Allen County-Scottsville High School Auditorium
Allen County Schools invites all parents, families, and community members to join us for an update on the Athletic Facilities Project.
At this meeting, we will:
Share revised design concepts based on community, student, and staff input
Provide updates on project progress and planning
Discuss next steps and anticipated timelines
Your input has helped shape this project, and we want to ensure the community remains informed and engaged as we move forward. We hope you'll join us to see how your feedback has influenced the design and to learn what comes next!
Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
It's a busy morning on the campus of the Allen County School District! Members of the Class of 2026 are painting their personalized parking spaces, the AC-SH marching band is at work on their festival show, a youth volleyball camp in underway in Patriot gym, and bus drivers are undergoing their annual training at the James E. Bazzell Middle School. It's a good day to be a Patriot!
Join us for our Open Houses!
Remember that an in person OLR option will be available for all ACS families at the ACPC gym on Monday from 12-6 and Tuesday from 8-2. We will have computers and clerks to help anyone that needs assistance. This is for new and returning students. New students use this link to register: https://kycde1.infinitecampus.org/campus/OLRLogin/allen Existing students use this link to register: https://kycde1.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/allen.jsp
🎓👾 Calling All Future Kindergarteners! 👾🎓
Get ready for a monstrously fun adventure at Camp Stepping Stone — our half-day summer camp designed just for incoming kindergarteners at ACPC!
🧪 This year’s theme: MONSTER UNIVERSITY!
Your little learner will make new friends, explore school routines, and build confidence for the year ahead… all while having a monstrously good time!
🧡 Activities include:
- Monster crafts and stories
- Kindergarten readiness games materials to take home
- A sneak peek at “big kid” school life!
- Free lunch
📅 Dates: July 14-18
📍 Location: Allen County Primary Center
📣 Spots are limited—don’t miss out!
📲 Register now: https://docs.google.com/.../1Pp4HuWDzhAncOzvM.../viewform...
Let’s make their first step into school a magical one!
We want to wish DJ Frields and Eddie Hickey the best of luck as they represent ACS this Friday at the KHSAA State Championship Track and Field Meet.
DJ will compete in Discus and Eddie will be competing in the 110 Hurdles.
We're very proud of both of you!
Allen County Summer Meal Feeding Programs locations! 🍎🥕
Meals are provided to children 18 and younger or those who participate in a school program. We offer multiple pick-up locations around the county!
Allen County Schools is grateful for our amazing Speech Pathologists and the wonderful work that they do!
Happy School Nurse's Day! Thank you for your caring hands and healing hearts!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our wonderful educators in Allen County Schools! They go above and beyond every day and their dedication, love, and support truly makes Allen County Schools special. 🍎📖🏫
