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2023-2024 News

Kindergarten  and Preschool Registration

Online Registration opens on Monday, March 18th.  For the 2024-25 school year, children entering Kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2024.  Also, families may apply for Preschool if their child turns 4 on or before August 1, 2024 and is income-eligible.  Three and four-year olds who have a special need may also apply for Preschool.  To register a student, please review the requirements below and then complete the online registration.   Visit the online registration information page for video tutorials, instructions and links.  If you need assistance, please contact Pulaski County Board of Education or your child's school.  If you need to come into the school to complete the online registration, please call to make an appointment for between 8 - 4 p.m.

PreK and Kindergarten Registration

Online Registration opens on Monday, March 18th.  For the 2024-25 school year, children entering Kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2024.  Also, families may apply for Preschool if their child turns 4 on or before August 1, 2024 and is income-eligible.  Three and four-year olds who have a special need may also apply for Preschool.  To register a student, please review the requirements below and then complete the online registration.   Visit the online registration information page for video tutorials, instructions and links.  If you need assistance, please contact Pulaski County Board of Education or your child's school.  If you need to come into the school to complete the online registration, please call to make an appointment for between 8 - 4 p.m.

Burnside Elementary 561-4250 Pulaski Elementary 678-4713
Eubank Elementary 379-2712 Shopville Elementary 274-4411
Nancy Elementary 636-6338 Southern Elementary 678-5229
Northern Elementary 423-1040 Memorial Education Center 678-4100
Oak Hill Elementary 679-2014 Pulaski County Board of Education 679-1123

Preparing for Online Registration - Families of Preschool/KG Students

Be prepared for Online Registration by gathering the following documentation:  A valid email address is required to use this registration link.

Household Information:  Proof of residency (a document containing the legal guardian's name with current address; Examples include a utility bill, rent/lease agreement, mortgage statements, etc.).

Parent Information:  work and cell phone numbers, email addresses

Student Information:  Birth Certificate, Current Immunization Certificate, completed forms for Eye Exams, Dental Exams and Physical.

Emergency Contacts/Pick-Up List:  Full legal name, date of birth and phone number for each contact.

 

You can find additional information along with links to helpful videos by clicking HERE

 

EARLY ENTRY KINDERGARTEN APPLICATION:  If your child does not meet Kindergarten age requirements, you may apply HERE for early entry if your child turns 5 on or before October 1, 2024. 

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Flier for Camp Invention

Thanks to rave reviews from campers, families and teachers, we’re bringing Camp Invention® back for its 2nd year in Pulaski County!  Even better, our 2024 program is packed with brand-new, hands-on STEM adventures! Don’t miss out — register at invent.org/mylocalcamp by 3/27 using SUM25 to save $25!   

            
             Location: Pulaski Elementary School
             Date: June 10-14, 2024
             Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm
             Cost: $270
             To register, please visit invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332
 
The link below is to the scholarship application for Camp Invention.  There will be both full and partial scholarships available based upon the amount we get from local donors.  The deadline to submit scholarship applications is March 31.
 

Thanks to rave reviews from campers, families and teachers, we’re bringing Camp Invention® back for its 2nd year in Pulaski County!  Even better, our 2024 program is packed with brand-new, hands-on STEM adventures! Don’t miss out — register at invent.org/mylocalcamp by 3/27 using SUM25 to save $25!   

            
             Location: Pulaski Elementary School
             Date: June 10-14, 2024
             Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm
             Cost: $270
             To register, please visit invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332
 
The link below is to the scholarship application for Camp Invention.  There will be both full and partial scholarships available based upon the amount we get from local donors.  The deadline to submit scholarship applications is March 31.
 
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Mr. Smith receiving a grant from KASC

Congratulations to Zach Smith, Counselor at Pulaski Elementary School.  He was awarded a Social Emotional Learning grant from the KY Association of Schools Counselors.  Grants were awarded for the purpose of creating calming and self-regulation areas within the school building for students to have access to. Mr. Smith applied for this competitive grant with the idea to create a "mobile" calming unit where students have access throughout the school day without having to come to the front office. This space will have books and resources for learning self-regulation strategies as well as sensory items that are useful in grounding techniques and coping skills. 

Congratulations to Zach Smith, Counselor at Pulaski Elementary School.  He was awarded a Social Emotional Learning grant from the KY Association of Schools Counselors.  Each year, the Kentucky School Counselor Association awards five SEL grants to school counselors for them to use as part of their school counseling programs. This year, the grants were awarded for the purpose of creating calming and self-regulation areas within the school building for students to have access to. Mr. Smith applied for this competitive grant with the idea to create a "mobile" calming unit where students have access throughout the school day without having to come to the front office. This space will have books and resources for learning self-regulation strategies as well as sensory items that are useful in grounding techniques and coping skills. Students need opportunities to be able to manage and regulate emotions. As part of Pulaski Elementary School's social and emotional learning implementation, students are regularly taught strategies to help them learn coping skills. Research has shown that students who are social and emotionally well, are better learners and can be more successful in social situations. 

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Sign up for the Affordable Connectivity Program to save money

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)  provides a discount on monthly bills for qualifying households.  Recipients may receive up to $30/month discount on broadband service and associated equipment rental and a one-time discount for the purchase of a laptop, tablet or desktop computer.  Your household qualifies for this benefit if your service provider participates and if you have a Pulaski County Schools student in your home because our school system participates in USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) providing all students with free meals at school.  You can visit the ACP website to apply.

The system may request documentation to support your application.  This documentation is a letter from the school certifying that the child is enrolled in Pulaski County Schools and receives benefits as part of the CEP program.  If you need this letter, contact your child's school directly to request it. 

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)  provides a discount on monthly bills for qualifying households.  Recipients may receive up to $30/month discount on broadband service and associated equipment rental and a one-time discount for the purchase of a laptop, tablet or desktop computer.  Your household qualifies for this benefit if your service provider participates and if you have a Pulaski County Schools student in your home because our school system participates in USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) providing all students with free meals at school.  You can visit the ACP website to apply.

The system may request documentation to support your application.  This documentation is a letter from the school certifying that the child is enrolled in Pulaski County Schools and receives benefits as part of the CEP program.  If you need this letter, contact your child's school directly to request it. 

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Mr. Inabnitt with Snargg from iReady

Oak Hill Elementary was recently named an iReady Super Stretch School by Curriculum Associates. Oak Hill was one of six schools in Kentucky to receive the award recognizing stretch growth in English Language Arts. Stretch growth attainment puts students who placed below grade level on their first diagnostic on a path to proficiency while helping students who placed on or above grade level maintain advanced proficiency levels. Over half of Oak Hill’s students reached this ambitious yet attainable goal during the 2022-2023 school year. To celebrate their hard work and dedication, students and staff enjoyed a special visit from Snargg, a member of the iReady crew. 

Oak Hill Elementary was recently named an iReady Super Stretch School by Curriculum Associates. Oak Hill was one of six schools in Kentucky to receive the award recognizing stretch growth in English Language Arts. Stretch growth attainment puts students who placed below grade level on their first diagnostic on a path to proficiency while helping students who placed on or above grade level maintain advanced proficiency levels. Over half of Oak Hill’s students reached this ambitious yet attainable goal during the 2022-2023 school year. To celebrate their hard work and dedication, students and staff enjoyed a special visit from Snargg, a member of the iReady crew.  Pictured is Michelle Adkins' class and Principal, Mr. Casey Inabnitt, with Snargg

Mr. Inabnitt with Snargg from iReady
Ms. Adkins' class with Snargg

 

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A sign that says Thank You!

We have a HUGE THANK YOU to our community for the support and encouragement of our local public school teachers.  All of Pulaski County School District's faculty kicked off this school year with a day-long mini conference hosted at Southwestern High School.  More than 625 teachers and principals gathered to learn and prepare for the coming school year.  To make this event A LOT more fun and exciting, a host of local businesses and community members donated gifts for door prizes that were given at the closing session of the teacher workday.  On behalf of our teachers, principals, and administrators, THANK YOU so much for making us feel supported and appreciated!!!

We have a HUGE THANK YOU to our community for the support and encouragement of our local public school teachers.  All of Pulaski County School District's faculty kicked off this school year with a day-long mini conference hosted at Southwestern High School.  More than 625 teachers and principals gathered to learn and prepare for the coming school year.  To make this event A LOT more fun and exciting, a host of local businesses and community members donated gifts for door prizes that were given at the closing session of the teacher workday.  On behalf of our teachers, principals, and administrators, THANK YOU so much for making us feel supported and appreciated!!!

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School bus with stop sign

Buses will begin to roll for the 2023-2024 school year on August 10 traveling over 7500 miles a day

School bus safety is a team effort!  With as many buses traveling thousands of miles, motorists are asked to be especially cautious during morning and afternoon route times.  Running school bus stop signs, passing buses, or failing to yield to buses creates a great danger to children who are loading and unloading.  Ignoring a bus stop sign or accidentally running a stop sign due to carelessness could literally mean life and death to a child.  Help us keep your child safe by talking to your child about bus safety rules.  School buses do not travel every road, but a pick-up location is close.   For more information, bus schedules,  school boundary zones, or interested in becoming a school bus driver contact the Pulaski County School System at 606-679-1123 and ask for Transportation.

 

August 10th, 2023: Buses will begin to roll for the 2023-2024 school year traveling over 7500 miles a day.

 

The Pulaski County School system provides free transportation for all students and with Pulaski County being the third largest county in the state with 673 square miles of area, transportation is an essential part of the total school program.  The Pulaski County School System’s fleet of 140 buses travel over 7500 miles per day!  They have 112 daily routes and transport students to an average of 1300 field trips a year.

 

Safety programs are required in elementary schools that include hands on safety demonstrations and all transported students participate in evacuation drills. “Buster Bus” an interacting robot, is used in preschool and elementary schools to teach the students about Bus Safety.  The district recognizes “Bus Safety Week” as an opportunity to further increase safety awareness for students, parents, and staff.  Under the direction of Transportation Director, Tim Woods, Pulaski County’s Transportation Department includes 150 regular and substitute drivers, 4 staff members, 14 Special Needs Monitors, and 6 Technicians.

 

Pulaski County School System has an ongoing education-training program for all bus drivers.  All new drivers must complete 44 hours of training which includes 4 written test and 3 driving tests in order to qualify for a commercial driver’s license (CDL).  Drivers are required to complete 8 hours of training per year to keep their certification.

 

All buses are diesel operated and are equipped with two-way radios for communication and rapid response to emergencies and video cameras.    Bus safety is also insured by service schedules that include daily pre-trip inspections and a thorough servicing once a month.    The district maintains a full service garage with highly trained certified technicians.

 

School bus safety is a team effort!  With as many buses traveling thousands of miles, motorists are asked to be especially cautious during morning and afternoon route times.  Running school bus stop signs, passing buses, or failing to yield to buses creates a great danger to children who are loading and unloading.  Ignoring a bus stop sign or accidentally running a stop sign due to carelessness could literally mean life and death to a child.  Help us keep your child safe by talking to your child about bus safety rules.  School buses do not travel every road, but a pick-up location is close.   For more information, bus schedules,  school boundary zones, or interested in becoming a school bus driver contact the Pulaski County School System at 606-679-1123 and ask for Transportation.

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