
🎉 Happy Boss’s Day! 🎉
A big shoutout to our superintendent, Dr. Bob Lawson, for his outstanding leadership and dedication to our students, staff, and schools. Thank you for leading the way — Go Colonels! 🏈👏
A big shoutout to our superintendent, Dr. Bob Lawson, for his outstanding leadership and dedication to our students, staff, and schools. Thank you for leading the way — Go Colonels! 🏈👏

🎉 October is National Principal Appreciation Month!
We are grateful for our 13 outstanding school principals and all they do each day in pursuit of excellence for our students, staff, and schools. 🍎✨
Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to Henderson County Schools! 📚👏
We are grateful for our 13 outstanding school principals and all they do each day in pursuit of excellence for our students, staff, and schools. 🍎✨
Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to Henderson County Schools! 📚👏


🍂 Henderson County Schools will observe Fall Break October 6–10. We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved time of rest!
📚 Reminder: Monday, October 13, is a Professional Development Day—no school for students.
📚 Reminder: Monday, October 13, is a Professional Development Day—no school for students.


Henderson County Schools is proud to announce that Stacia Wolf, School Psychologist at Henderson County High School, has been named the 2025 Kentucky School Psychologist of the Year by the Kentucky Association for Psychology in the Schools (KAPS).
We are so proud of you, Stacia—thank you for the incredible impact you make on our students every day!
We are so proud of you, Stacia—thank you for the incredible impact you make on our students every day!


Happy Human Resource Professional Day! 🎉
A huge thank-you to our incredible school HR team for all you do to support our staff and students—we appreciate you today and every day!
A huge thank-you to our incredible school HR team for all you do to support our staff and students—we appreciate you today and every day!

Henderson County’s own Katie Kirkwood Bend Gate Elementary School, Amber Thomas Henderson County High School, and Lindsay Thompson The Central Academy have been selected for the Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Institute for School Principals, a year-long executive-level leadership training typically reserved for top CEOs.


Due to this afternoon’s weather forecast, the Jr. Colonel Cross Country Meet scheduled for tonight will be rescheduled for Thursday evening. Thank you for your understanding and support!

Rotary Field Day is set for September 25th.


🏊♂️ 3rd Grade Swim Program is Underway! 🏊♀️
The week of swim lessons has begun, giving every 3rd grade student important skills and safety tips around water.
A big thank you to the YMCA for partnering with us and to our amazing community supporters—and a special shout-out to the Henderson County High School student volunteers who help teach each day. 💙
The week of swim lessons has begun, giving every 3rd grade student important skills and safety tips around water.
A big thank you to the YMCA for partnering with us and to our amazing community supporters—and a special shout-out to the Henderson County High School student volunteers who help teach each day. 💙


Today is High Attendance Day across Kentucky!
We’re celebrating the amazing attendance Henderson County Schools had in August. 👏
We are so proud of our students and families—showing up each day truly makes a difference!
We’re celebrating the amazing attendance Henderson County Schools had in August. 👏
We are so proud of our students and families—showing up each day truly makes a difference!


Henderson County Schools will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. All offices and childcare services will also be closed. Enjoy your long weekend, and we’ll see you back at school on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Preschool Screening on September 19th


Relatives Raising Relatives Support Group
If you’re raising a child as a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or another relative, you’re not alone! Our support groups begin this September—join us to connect with others, share resources, and find the encouragement you need.
A big thank you to our amazing Family Resource Coordinators for hosting and supporting families through this journey!


Today, Dr. Lawson spoke at the Chamber of Commerce Education Breakfast alongside our education partners from across the community. During his presentation, Dr. Lawson also spotlighted several HCHS alumni who now serve as district leaders and principals in Henderson County Schools.

📸 School Year Calendar Snapshot!
Mark your calendars 🗓️ with these important dates and get ready for an amazing school year 🎒✨!
Mark your calendars 🗓️ with these important dates and get ready for an amazing school year 🎒✨!


🌟 Happy First Day of Preschool! 🌟
We’re so excited to welcome our youngest learners to Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center today! 💛
✨ New this year: Preschool will have two schedules — an AM session and a PM session.
We can’t wait for a wonderful school year full of learning, laughter, and growth! 😊
#Preschool #FirstDay #WeAreHCS
We’re so excited to welcome our youngest learners to Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center today! 💛
✨ New this year: Preschool will have two schedules — an AM session and a PM session.
We can’t wait for a wonderful school year full of learning, laughter, and growth! 😊
#Preschool #FirstDay #WeAreHCS


Henderson County Schools Start & End Times 🕒
🚗 Just a reminder to our families and community — traffic will be increased in Henderson around arrival and dismissal times. Please allow extra time, be patient, and watch for buses and students.
🚗 Just a reminder to our families and community — traffic will be increased in Henderson around arrival and dismissal times. Please allow extra time, be patient, and watch for buses and students.


📲 Don’t forget! To use Rooms, our new communication tool, you must first download the app.
Stay connected and never miss an important update — download today!
Stay connected and never miss an important update — download today!


🌟 This morning, we were thrilled to welcome our newest team members to Henderson County Schools with a New Staff Breakfast!
We’re excited to have these passionate educators and staff on board as we begin a new school year together!
#votedbestplacetowork
We’re excited to have these passionate educators and staff on board as we begin a new school year together!
#votedbestplacetowork

We are just one week away from the first day of school on Thursday, August 7th. As we begin the school year, there are several new or updated laws and district policies that families need to be aware of.
https://www.henderson.kyschools.us/article/2294684
https://www.henderson.kyschools.us/article/2294684