Come out and support the ACS Patriot Track and Field Team at the Terry Reed Classic, Tuesday May 5th at Barren County High School.
Coming next week!
2026 Dragon Invitational will be held this Thursday Night at Warren Central High School. Come out and support the Patriot Track and Field team!
Change in Baccalaureate Time!
Please note that the Baccalaureate time for Sunday, May 3 has been changed to 4:30 p.m.
The Allen County-Scottsville High School chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) extends an invitation to the Class of 2026 to attend the time-honored and traditional Baccalaureate Service. The program will be on Sunday, May 3 at 4:30 p.m. at the high school auditorium. Note the time change from the original planned 6 p.m. time.
Baccalaureate services are a time when graduating seniors are the special guests during an hour of worship. The service is typically a quieter, reflective companion to commencement, offering a specific time for thoughts on their academic journeys and reflection on their spiritual life as well as pondering their future journeys.
The Baccalaureate service was once a regular part of high school graduation activities in schools across the nation. Churches would dismiss their own services; encouraging their members to attend the local Baccalaureate Service to paint a unified-community picture for the graduates---demonstrating the importance of worship going forward. Sponsored by the school’s FCA chapter, a local ministerial association, or a local church, Baccalaureate services still take place but the scale and the participation level by students, church and community members have gradually declined.
In Allen County, FCA at the high school coordinates the program, thus continuing a tradition dating back decades. All seniors are invited but attendance is voluntary. For AC-SH seniors who accept the invitation, FCA leaders ask that seniors arrive by 5:30 p.m. with their caps and gowns. The service starts at 6 p.m. as seniors walk into the auditorium. The program will include prayer, special music from Chelsea Morrison and Jimmy Martin, and a keynote address from a local pastor or spiritual leader. The Baccalaureate service is expected to last an hour or less.
Parents/Guardians, family, friends, churches, and community members are welcome.
Please note that the Baccalaureate time for Sunday, May 3 has been changed to 4:30 p.m.
The Allen County-Scottsville High School chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) extends an invitation to the Class of 2026 to attend the time-honored and traditional Baccalaureate Service. The program will be on Sunday, May 3 at 4:30 p.m. at the high school auditorium. Note the time change from the original planned 6 p.m. time.
Baccalaureate services are a time when graduating seniors are the special guests during an hour of worship. The service is typically a quieter, reflective companion to commencement, offering a specific time for thoughts on their academic journeys and reflection on their spiritual life as well as pondering their future journeys.
The Baccalaureate service was once a regular part of high school graduation activities in schools across the nation. Churches would dismiss their own services; encouraging their members to attend the local Baccalaureate Service to paint a unified-community picture for the graduates---demonstrating the importance of worship going forward. Sponsored by the school’s FCA chapter, a local ministerial association, or a local church, Baccalaureate services still take place but the scale and the participation level by students, church and community members have gradually declined.
In Allen County, FCA at the high school coordinates the program, thus continuing a tradition dating back decades. All seniors are invited but attendance is voluntary. For AC-SH seniors who accept the invitation, FCA leaders ask that seniors arrive by 5:30 p.m. with their caps and gowns. The service starts at 6 p.m. as seniors walk into the auditorium. The program will include prayer, special music from Chelsea Morrison and Jimmy Martin, and a keynote address from a local pastor or spiritual leader. The Baccalaureate service is expected to last an hour or less.
Parents/Guardians, family, friends, churches, and community members are welcome.
This week!
2A Section 2 Softball Championship: ACS 14, Franklin-Simpson 5. ACS wins first 2A softball sectional title. Lady Patriots will play at noon on Friday, April 17 in state tournament at Jack Fisher Park. Opponent to be determined. ( Photo by M Rice)
ACSH concert band presenting their KMEA pre assessment program.
From DECA sponsors regarding tonight at PATCoN at ACS.
"We are excited to welcome you to PatCon / 8th Grade Night at the high school! This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your student to explore the many classes, clubs, and activities available as they prepare for the transition to high
school.
While you are visiting, be sure to stop by the DECA booth! Our talented students have been hard at work designing and creating a variety of school spirit items that will be available for purchase. These items are completely student-created and represent the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial skills our students are developing.
Available items include apparel, hats, totes, cosmetic pouches, keychains, and other spirit gear—perfect for showing your school pride!
Your support not only helps our students gain real-world business experience, but also encourages their growth in leadership, marketing, and design.
We look forward to seeing you there and hope you’ll take a moment to visit and support our students!"
PATCON and 8th Grade night, 5:00-7:00 tonight, March 19.
Good luck to Senior Tyler Marsh as he competes today in Louisville at the Class 2A KHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championships in the 800M and 1600M.
2026 Track and Field signups this Monday and Tuesday from 3:30pm - 4:30pm at the Athletic Complex. (You must have KHSAA sports physical to participate)
Congratulations to Tyler Marsh! He competed in the KTCCCA President's Day Weekend Invite this past Sunday and set two new personal records in the 800M and 1600M Indoor!
NTI Day – Tuesday, February 3
Allen County Schools will have another Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Day tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as some secondary roads remain unsafe for bus travel.
Students should continue following their NTI plans and complete the assignments provided by their teachers.
We are hopeful that tomorrow’s warmer temperatures and forecasted rain will help clear more roads and improve travel conditions. We will continue to monitor and keep you updated.
We appreciate your continued patience and understanding as we make decisions with student and staff safety in mind.
Swim: The 2026 Region 2 Swim Meet WILL be held Saturday, January 31 at Bowling Green High School. The meet starts at 10 am with doors opening at 9 am. Admission is $15 (with heat sheet), $10, and $5 for students
The Barren River District Health Department Dental Clinic will be at ACSHS January 22. Paperwork MUST be completed in order for your student to be seen. Students can pick up the paperwork in the Youth Service Center. Parents/Guardians can call (270) 622-3311 for more information.
In the 29-year history of the Lady Invitational of the South girls basketball tournament at Allen County-Scottsville, the Dollar General Corporation has supported the tournament with cash scholarships. Prior to the tournament, participating LIS coaches can nominate one of their student-athletes for the $500 cash scholarship from Dollar General. A LIS committee reviews the nomination which takes into consideration not only a student's transcript and ACT/SAT scores but also community involvement for an off-the court perspective.
This year, Lady Patriot Kennedy Carter received one of the three scholarships offered. Congratulations Kennedy!
This year, Lady Patriot Kennedy Carter received one of the three scholarships offered. Congratulations Kennedy!
JoyDale Williams Preps for Kentucky DYW Program (by Don Meador)
Allen County-Scottsville senior JoyDale Williams is in Lexington this week preparing for this weekend’s Kentucky Distinguished Young Women Program. Selected as Allen County’s 2026 DYW last August, Williams’ week is filled with activities in preparation for the preliminaries and finals at the University of Kentucky’s Singletary Center for the Arts.
Preliminary activities for this week---such as photo shoots and meetings with the 29 participants---took place in the latter part of 2025. Last Sunday, Williams and candidates from across the Commonwealth arrived in Lexington to launch a week of preparation. Sunday was an afternoon and evening filled with multiple activities including the young women getting acquainted with their host family, touring the Singletary Center, trying on production clothing, rehearsing the fitness routine, and embarking on a service project. The day concluded with a potluck dinner with participants and host families.
The weeklong 10-12 hour days started on Monday, which was filled with practice and workshops on interview skills and public speaking. Tuesday’s schedule takes DYW participants to a service project at the Lifeline Lexington Centre during the morning hours. The afternoon is filled with a production meeting and a full dress rehearsal for the talent portion of the competition. The Wednesday schedule includes a three-hour rehearsal with the highlight of the afternoon being a full dress rehearsal, talent excluded.
The interview portion of the DYW program takes center stage on Thursday. Participants meet with judges and start their rounds of interviews. Later in the day will see the candidates attending a Be Your Best Self workshop before returning to their host family home.
The first preliminary program is Friday evening at 7 p.m. (EST). At this time, the candidates will be on stage in front of judges displaying their fitness, talent, and poise and composure. Prior to the evening’s program, day activities include all candidates continuing practice to polish and perfect the final product.
The second preliminary program is Saturday morning at 11:00 (EST). The afternoon includes all candidates practicing with their “little sisters”, youngsters from their communities selected by each participant to appear on stage for the finale on Saturday. Williams’ younger sister is her sibling, NicoleGrace Cheyenne Williams.
The state final program starts Saturday evening at 7 p.m. (EST) with Kentucky’s 2026 Distinguished Young Woman announced at the conclusion of the event. The winner represents the state in the National program in Mobile Alabama this summer.
The Allen County community can support Williams in a variety of ways. First, supporters can vote in the Hometown Favorite online Persons can vote for $1 (up to 100 times) The participant receiving the most votes will win a $400 cash award. Supporters can also attend the preliminaries and/or finals to show in-person support. A second way is a longstanding state DYW tradition. Cards and notes of encouragement can be mailed to JoyDale Williams ℅ the Bickler Family, 404 Heddington Ct, Versailles KY, 40383. Persons can also send delivers to Williams to the Singletary Center at UK to the attention of Participant #1, Allen County. The final way to support Williams would be to attend the preliminaries or finals.
Williams is the 17-year old daughter of Robbie and Pam Williams.
Allen County-Scottsville senior JoyDale Williams is in Lexington this week preparing for this weekend’s Kentucky Distinguished Young Women Program. Selected as Allen County’s 2026 DYW last August, Williams’ week is filled with activities in preparation for the preliminaries and finals at the University of Kentucky’s Singletary Center for the Arts.
Preliminary activities for this week---such as photo shoots and meetings with the 29 participants---took place in the latter part of 2025. Last Sunday, Williams and candidates from across the Commonwealth arrived in Lexington to launch a week of preparation. Sunday was an afternoon and evening filled with multiple activities including the young women getting acquainted with their host family, touring the Singletary Center, trying on production clothing, rehearsing the fitness routine, and embarking on a service project. The day concluded with a potluck dinner with participants and host families.
The weeklong 10-12 hour days started on Monday, which was filled with practice and workshops on interview skills and public speaking. Tuesday’s schedule takes DYW participants to a service project at the Lifeline Lexington Centre during the morning hours. The afternoon is filled with a production meeting and a full dress rehearsal for the talent portion of the competition. The Wednesday schedule includes a three-hour rehearsal with the highlight of the afternoon being a full dress rehearsal, talent excluded.
The interview portion of the DYW program takes center stage on Thursday. Participants meet with judges and start their rounds of interviews. Later in the day will see the candidates attending a Be Your Best Self workshop before returning to their host family home.
The first preliminary program is Friday evening at 7 p.m. (EST). At this time, the candidates will be on stage in front of judges displaying their fitness, talent, and poise and composure. Prior to the evening’s program, day activities include all candidates continuing practice to polish and perfect the final product.
The second preliminary program is Saturday morning at 11:00 (EST). The afternoon includes all candidates practicing with their “little sisters”, youngsters from their communities selected by each participant to appear on stage for the finale on Saturday. Williams’ younger sister is her sibling, NicoleGrace Cheyenne Williams.
The state final program starts Saturday evening at 7 p.m. (EST) with Kentucky’s 2026 Distinguished Young Woman announced at the conclusion of the event. The winner represents the state in the National program in Mobile Alabama this summer.
The Allen County community can support Williams in a variety of ways. First, supporters can vote in the Hometown Favorite online Persons can vote for $1 (up to 100 times) The participant receiving the most votes will win a $400 cash award. Supporters can also attend the preliminaries and/or finals to show in-person support. A second way is a longstanding state DYW tradition. Cards and notes of encouragement can be mailed to JoyDale Williams ℅ the Bickler Family, 404 Heddington Ct, Versailles KY, 40383. Persons can also send delivers to Williams to the Singletary Center at UK to the attention of Participant #1, Allen County. The final way to support Williams would be to attend the preliminaries or finals.
Williams is the 17-year old daughter of Robbie and Pam Williams.
This weekend in Lexington!
Stream of today's ACS vs. Caldwell County game. JV action still underway. Varsity to follow.
https://www.youtube.com/live/FWGBRYgWG0E?si=hXVl5fmrU85G2Z0k
In Loving Memory of Laura Rector
Allen County Schools mourns the passing of Laura Rector, a devoted teacher at Allen County-Scottsville High School.
Laura was known for her servant’s heart and her deep love for students. She consistently placed the needs of others before her own and viewed teaching not just as a profession, but as a calling. Laura shared her life with her students, lovingly referring to them as “her kids,” and poured patience, compassion, and care into their lives each day.
She embraced life with a positive spirit and faced even the most difficult moments with grace, strength, and an encouraging smile. Laura’s legacy is one of love first, expressed through quiet, faithful service that made a lasting difference in the lives of so many.
She will be deeply missed by her students, colleagues, and the entire Allen County Schools community.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Laura’s family, friends, students, and coworkers during this difficult time and ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
Ticket information for tonight's Patriot JV/V games at Franklin-Simpson
Tickets will go online today for tonight's game. Tickets can be purchased online or with a card at the gate! There are NO CASH SALES at the gate!
https://simpsonk12.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Index
Tickets will go online today for tonight's game. Tickets can be purchased online or with a card at the gate! There are NO CASH SALES at the gate!
https://simpsonk12.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Index