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May 26, 2026

Ribbon Cutting & Open House

About 10 people stand behind blue ribbon for ribbon cutting ceremony.

Hopkins County Schools’ new Central Office received a formal dedication with a Ribbon Cutting and Open House on May 18.

We were so excited to welcome such a large crowd of community members as well as former and current members of the HCS family to the event at our new office, 2135 N. Main St., Madisonville. 

In his remarks, Superintendent Dr. Damon Fleming compared the building to a beacon of light. “A beacon does not draw attention to itself,” he said. “It stands steady. It shines consistently. It helps others find direction. This is what this Central Office is meant to be.” This represents support for students, partnership for teachers and staff, and a promise for families and community members.

He thanked board members for their leadership and stewardship, administrators and staff for shaping the design and purpose of the space, and the community for its trust and support.

“Today, as we cut this ribbon, we are not simply celebrating bricks and mortar,” Dr. Fleming said. “We are celebrating opportunity. We are celebrating unity. We are celebrating the bright future ahead for our students and our district.

A group of people gather in a brightly lit, modern interior space. A group of people gather near a screen displaying information, with balloons in the background. A group of people are gathered indoors at an event.

A group of people walk down a hallway, some smiling at the camera.

A man speaks at a podium with a microphone at a school event. A woman in a white blazer speaks at a podium with a microphone. A man speaks at a podium during an event, with a banner that says 'Great Futures Start Here'. A man in a suit speaks at a podium during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Three men in suits and casual wear converse in a modern, well-lit space. A woman and a young boy smile at the camera in an office setting.