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The U.S. Department of Education deemed Cassidy an Exemplary High-Performing School.
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KMEA salutes our area's Teachers and Administrator of the Year, plus the school board as a "Friend of Music."
Paul Laurence Dunbar, Henry Clay, and Lafayette shine in the 2023 Best High Schools report.
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Enhancing family engagement is the cornerstone of the year-long program.
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Did you know? REAL stands for Read, Excel, Achieve, Lead.
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The mayor proclaims "Steve Hamilton Day" in Lexington.
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Please RSVP by Nov. 1 for our schoolwide celebration.
This magnet elementary demonstrates how students can solve real-world problems every day while mastering the state standards.