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By Courtney Keller, Teacher

Scott County High School recently hosted an AP science celebration, an event recognizing students who excelled in rigorous college-level science courses. Students who achieved qualifying scores, 3 or higher, on their AP biology, AP chemistry, or AP physics exams last year, along with their families, attended the special event.

As proud partners of the Advance Kentucky College Readiness Program, the school’s AP science teachers, James Ramsey, Breezy Sergent, and Mason Daniel, presented each student with $100 for each qualifying score earned on their exams.

“The AP science celebration was an opportunity to honor students’ hard work and the incredible support they’ve received from their families,” said Ramsey, SCHS Science Department Chair.  “We wanted to recognize these achievements in a way that emphasized both their significance and the strength of our Advanced Placement program.”

The event celebrated student success and highlighted the value of AP courses at Scott County High School. Advanced placement courses provide students with the opportunity to tackle college-level work during high school, potentially earning them college credit and placement.

“The quality and rigor of AP courses generally exceed those offered by dual-credit programs,” explained the science department. “By offering challenging coursework in a supportive environment, we are preparing our students for future academic and career success.”

The Advance Kentucky College Readiness Program has played a pivotal role in supporting these efforts by providing professional development for teachers, funding for instructional materials, and high-impact student review sessions.  Ramsey, Sergent, and Daniel have all benefitted from ongoing training through the program, ensuring their classrooms are places of high achievement and opportunity.

The school hoped this event would inspire more students and families to engage with advanced placement opportunities. By publicly celebrating achievements, these educators aim to grow interest in AP courses and foster a stronger academic culture at Scott County High School.

“Encouraging students to take on AP courses strengthens their confidence, broadens their options, and ultimately builds a better academic tradition for all of us here at SCHS,” said Ramsey.

Educators across Kentucky are encouraged to explore partnerships with programs like Advance Kentucky to bring similar benefits to their classrooms. Scott County High School, a past leader in AP enrollment and success, is working to reclaim its legacy of excellence with the help of committed teachers and community support.

The AP science celebration was a night of pride, recognition, and inspiration for students, families, and educators alike.

 

OPEN ENROLLMENT APPLICATION

Applications to request open enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year must be received by 4pm on Friday, January 17, 2025. No action is needed for students who are open enrolled this year who wish to remain at their current school.

New open enrollment requests are required for those who want their child to attend a school outside of their attendance zone at the start of the 2025-2026 school year.  You must submit an open enrollment application for students who will be in grades K-12.  Only schools that have space based on enrollment numbers will be listed on the application as choices for open enrollment requests.  

Open enrollment requests for 2025-2026 will be accepted for the following schools: Anne Mason Elementary, Creekside Elementary, Garth Elementary, Lemons Mill Elementary, Northern Elementary, Southern Elementary, Stamping Ground Elementary, Georgetown Middle School, Royal Spring Middle School, Great Crossing High School, and Scott County High School.

Selection for schools with open spots will be done by lottery.  Parents will be notified of school placement at the end of February.

Email brent.allen@scott.kyschools.us with questions. Access application from the button at the top or from the following link: https://forms.gle/nQvgPp6NoYQK8yY68.

 

The new Oxford Elementary School will be built to accommodate growth in eastern Scott County and is scheduled to open in August 2026.  The Scott County Board of Education officially named elementary school #10 at its December meeting after numerous conversations with community members and constituents over the past several months. 

The mascot will be the Oxford Owls with a unique color scheme of orange and navy blue to honor the former school by the same name and to develop a sense of identity and school spirit for this new education community.

The site of the new school is less than one mile from Oxford, the historic crossroads community near the intersection of US 922/Newtown Road and US 62.  Founded in the mid-1800’s, education has been a cornerstone for the area since its inception.  Two former schools are part of the Oxford Historic District listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.

The first, Oxford Schoolhouse, sits across the street from Oxford Christian Church on Oxford Village Drive.  What locals refer to as Oxford High School actually served as both a grade school and high school which opened in 1928.  The school continued to grow and expand welcoming students from smaller community schools like Muddy Ford, Dry Run, Oakland, and Newtown.  Oxford closed in 1955 with the opening of the new consolidated Scott County High School.  Grade school students went to Eastern Elementary School.

Oxford is credited as the birthplace of the Scott County Schools Transportation Department when parent JK Feedback first used his pick-up truck to transport area students.  Without his efforts, many students wouldn’t have been able to go to school.  The power of parental involvement and removing barriers to education were important then too.

The adjacent Future Farmers of America workshop was built by students using bricks they salvaged from the original Great Crossing School. Today we refer to this application of real-world skills and hands-on learning as career and technical education.  It is also a great example of the difference our students can make when we provide resources and opportunities for them to learn and grow to become productive and contributing members of our community, as outlined in the Scott County Schools Profile of a Learner. 

Naming of the new Oxford Elementary School honors long-standing tradition and commitment to education in eastern Scott County and for Scott County Schools.  We are excited to share updates as our new school takes shape. 

Visit https://www.scott.kyschools.us/schools/oxfordelementaryschool for more information.