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Cassidy Elementary among 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools
The U.S. Department of Education deemed Cassidy an Exemplary High-Performing School.
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Districtwide Forum Supports Hispanic & Latinx Students
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FCPS Music Educators Dominate District 7 Awards
KMEA salutes our area's Teachers and Administrator of the Year, plus the school board as a "Friend of Music."
‘Educators Rising’ Curriculum Bolsters Teaching Pathways in High Schools
Our "Grow Your Own" initiative is helping prepare students for careers in education.
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CivicLex Guides High Schoolers on How to Engage Locally
Exploration ranges from government to nonprofits to community organizations.
Three Lexington High Schools among U.S. News’ Top 20 in Kentucky
Paul Laurence Dunbar, Henry Clay, and Lafayette shine in the 2023 Best High Schools report.
A New Way Forward
To deliver a world-class education, we must put students' needs above all else. Our district's Strategic Plan identifies specific actions and activities in these five areas:
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Student success is our primary purpose, achieved by delivering high-quality instruction and exceptional services that support the whole child.
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These elements are the cornerstones of everything we do.
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Continuous improvement is essential, accomplished through capacity building, collaboration, leadership development, and professional learning.
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Families and community partners are critical to student and school success.
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Communication, collaboration, and a spirit of shared accountability are commitments that guide the work of Team FCPS.