Online Registration/Annual Update through Infinite Campus Parent Portal is now open for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.

 

Online Registration will be available on the portal for annual updates through the start of the school year. We encourage you to complete this soon for your students. Parents may also register new students, including incoming kindergarten students, by utilizing the links found on the district website. This is required for ALL students who will attend Hopkins County Schools next year.

 

This online process allows you to verify and submit required information to your child’s school. It also eliminates the forms and paperwork that used to be required for annual registration. Your child’s school may have other site-specific forms that you will be asked to complete later.

 

Only the legal guardian listed for the student in the primary household can complete online registration. The assigned school is based on the primary household address. If your child has a secondary household, please update the information for that additional household while completing the online update. Look for more information on the district's registration website.

Celebrate Literacy Hopkins County will host its “Ask Me” Button Book Giveaway sites from April 28-May 1. Children from preschool through 8th grade may choose a free book at the following sites:

*Title I Family Engagement Sites

Books are provided by Celebrate Literacy Hopkins County and Hopkins County Schools Title I.

Browning Springs Middle School Principal Michael Griffin was honored at the Hopkins County Board of Education meeting on April 14 for being awarded the Kentucky Board of Education’s 2025 Robinson Award for Diversity and Equity in Public Education. KBE also presented the award to Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Marty Pollio at their March 27 meeting.

Griffin thanked his staff for their support.

“My nine years at Browning Springs have been rewarding, and I am grateful for the exceptional support of my staff,” said Griffin. “Their dedication has been instrumental in achieving this recognition.

“I collaborate closely with my school's youth service center coordinator, our district director of community schools, and the rest of my administrative team to identify and address any barriers our students and community may face. I am truly appreciative of the commitment shown by my staff to prioritize the diverse needs of our students. At Browning Springs, we treat everyone as family.”

Each year, the KBE gives the Robinson Award to a Kentuckian or a Kentucky organization demonstrating extraordinary efforts and contributions in educational diversity and equity. The criteria for receiving this award includes, but is not limited to:

Successful efforts in closing socioeconomic and/or racial achievement gaps; and

Significantly improving student learning, student achievement or other measured outcomes among students of color or economically-disadvantaged students.

Three teachers from Hopkins County Schools were among those honored during the Regional Education Partnership Excellence in Teaching Award presentation at Glema Mahr Center for the Arts.

HCS teachers honored include Rachel Flener, a special education teacher at Hanson

Elementary; Michael Powers, 8th grade math teacher at James Madison Middle School; and Sarah Tyson, an English teacher at Hopkins County Central High School.

The award recognizes outstanding classroom educators through a program involving public school partners from Caldwell, Crittenden, Dawson Springs, Hopkins County, Muhlenberg County, and Webster County districts along with Madisonville Community College and Murray State University-Madisonville.

Community members and Hopkins County Schools staff celebrated earlier this month as the official groundbreaking was held for the district’s new Central Office!

The project will involve renovations and an addition to property at 2135 N. Main St. in Madisonville. 

District offices are currently located on Seminary Street in a building that opened in 1922 as Madisonville High School. The new facility will result in savings in repair and maintenance costs, provide energy savings, and allow for the latest technology upgrades.

Garmong Construction is the general contractor on the project.

Jesse Stuart Elementary students chosen to represent their school during the Future Ready Showcase started creating their displays on April 18. Each student will present on one of the six Hopkins County Future Ready Characteristics of Successful Graduates. The community is invited to the event, which will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, in the Hopkins County Central High School gym.

Browning Springs Middle School students took part in Future Ready Friday activities on April 18. Our April district-wide event was originally planned during the NTI days for flooding, so each school is rescheduling on its own. BSMS students presented their Learning Defense slides to peers and teachers on Friday. Some presented one or two of their favorite slides, while others shared their entire presentation.

Fifth graders in the 4-H Civic Club recently returned from a visit to Washington, DC, which reinforced the topics they have been learning about.

“I think the kids, specifically, were able to grasp their classroom content on a deeper level experiencing it first-hand,” said teacher Heather Gordon. “The collaboration between schools offered them a sense of unity, as well, with all the students being 5th graders in Hopkins County. In addition, this gave many of them the opportunity to venture farther than they ever had before and experience life beyond their local community.”

Thirty-five students and nine adults made the trip. This came about as a result of a partnership with the local 4-H Extension Office and teachers at Pride, Jesse Stuart, West Broadway and Grapevine Elementary schools. They took part in a pilot program that created a Civic Club for their 4-H classroom officers who were elected by their peers last August.

The itinerary directly aligned with their Kentucky Social Studies Standards providing an authentic and vibrant learning experience with deep academic connections. Students toured Jamestown, Yorktown, Colonial Williamsburg, the White House, Arlington Cemetery, and the U.S. Capitol. Students saw the President on the White House lawn during their tour and observed the Changing of the Guard ceremony to a female soldier. 

In addition to Gordon, educators involved in the pilot include Jessi Howard, Kelly Gates, Taylor Ruth, Stephanie Knott, Marco Rice, and Jeremy Nolin. With the success of this year's pilot, organizers intend for the opportunity to be extended to 5th grade classes throughout the district starting next year. 

This experience was made possible by several sponsors including the following: AMVETS Post 75, American Legion Post 6, Clark, the Elks Club, Hopkins County Farm Bureau Federation, City of Madisonville Mayor, Hopkins County Fiscal Court Judge Executive, Davin Shaw-Attorney, Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, Carhartt, Mason & Sons, West KY Gobblers of the NWTF, Tactical Defense Manufacturing, Jarrett Brown KYFB, Stanley Black & Decker, Evolved Nutrition, Knight Wagner PLLC, Taco Johns, Riddle Attorney at Law, and MadCity Scrubs.

Gordon said the program is “an incredible partnership with loads of potential to grow in the next three to five years. It also encompasses all six of our Future Ready Characteristics!”

The wooden frame of a house temporarily rose recently next to the tennis courts at Madisonville North Hopkins HS.

Students in the school’s Geometry in Construction class set up the house that they’re constructing through a joint project with Habitat for Humanity. Parents and friends were invited to tour the house while learning about the GIC program. The event included the presentation of peer-nominated Golden Craftsman awards to the four students who performed best through the project/class. Recipients were Emma Gibson, Grayson Messamore, Maggie Killough, and Jude Gamblin.

During the tours, students excitedly pointed out which parts of the structure they had worked on, while explaining the home’s layout. The Geometry in Construction class blends geometry concepts and residential building applications, with students gaining practical skills along with a better understanding of applied mathematics.

The class has built 35 wall panels for the 1,200-square-foot Habitat home. Other projects include a Medical Shipping Container Clinic that’s now in Liberia, Africa; participation in the Books and Bunks project to build beds with Rotary Club; and construction of eight dog houses that were built for the Humane Society.

The KHSAA dead period is a designated time each summer when most athletic activities are prohibited in Kentucky high school sports. It's designed to provide athletes and their families with a break from competitive and practice activities, allowing for rest, recovery, and other activities. This year, dead period is June 25-July 9. The period is typically two weeks long, and during this time, school facilities, team equipment, and school uniforms cannot be used for athletic activities, and coaches cannot communicate with players about sports. All campuses will be closed for all athletic activities.

Thanks to Madisonville Community College Lions Club for sponsoring the district competitions in collaboration with the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts! The Talent Show Series is organized by the Hopkins County Schools District Services for Gifted and Talented.

June Johnson, a student at Jesse Stuart Elementary, won 1st place for a dance to “A Little Party Never Hurt Nobody.” Caitlyn and Kelsey Blue of JSES, who performed a vocal duet of “Popular,” received 2nd place. Maxwell Dunlap of Southside Elementary, who performed a ventriloquist act, placed 3rd. 

Guest performer was Savana Adams. Reagan Barnes of West Broadway Elementary is the winner of the Summer Arts Academy Scholarship.

Jane Emerson of James Madison Middle School won 1st place for a dance performance to “Someone Like You.” Bailey Ruby of South Hopkins Middle School, who gave a guitar/vocal performance of “Tennessee Orange,” received 2nd place. Mason Eagle and Camden Crowley of JMMS, who performed “Toxicity” on drums and guitar, placed 3rd. Jayden Chandler of Browning Springs Middle School received the Summer Arts Academy Scholarship.

Abigail Keown of Hopkins County Central won 1st place for a vocal performance of “Alabaster Box.” Alyssa Townsell of HCCHS, who gave a vocal/piano performance of “Oceans,” received 2nd place. Mya Latimer of Madisonville North Hopkins, who gave a vocal performance of “I’m Here,” placed 3rd. Latimer also won the Summer Arts Academy Scholarship given by the Glema Center. Guest performance was by Kohl Arnett and Friends.

“Dare to be Legendary” was the focus of the Be-YOU-tiful Leaders Spring Conference held recently at Mahr Park Arboretum. The community service project for the day involved putting together hygiene bags for individuals who are homeless as well as planning support for the Little Pantries.

Be-YOU-tiful Leaders involves girls from both Madisonville North Hopkins and Hopkins County Central High schools. 

The event included a keynote message from El’Agance Shemwell, News 44 anchor. Breakout sessions included “Putting your Best Self Forward” led by HCS Director of Secondary Education Alaina Lancaster, yoga and wellness led by mental health therapist Bonnie Young Turley, and goal-setting led by UK students Molly Bachman and Chloe Young.

The annual Olympic Field Day at Hopkins County Central offered lots of fun activities for younger students from its feeder schools. Kids slid down inflatable slides, climbed through obstacle courses, played carnival games, and much more. This is always a great event! 

Through April’s High Five Friday activity, spring athletes from both Hopkins County Central and Madisonville North Hopkins High schools greeted younger students arriving at school. The activity brings smiles and encouragement to students of all ages! 

First Graders at Jesse Stuart Elementary School had a DINO-mite day learning all about dinosaurs! They were welcomed by teachers in fun dinosaur costumes, setting the stage for an exciting adventure. They read engaging dinosaur stories, researched facts about the prehistoric creatures, and made their very own fossils. With help from Jesse Stuart's Cafe staff, the fun continued with a special afternoon snack - Dino nuggets climbing a mountain of mashed potatoes and gravy! Teachers report the kids had a roaring good time filled with learning, laughter, and creativity!

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