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Scott County Schools has named Kristy Collins as the new director of nutrition.  Collins is currently a culinary pathway teacher and Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructional lead at Scott County High School where she has served as a family and consumer science teacher since 2004.  

To the position Collins brings the heart of an educator in addition to her experience in the field of nutrition.  

“Kristy Collins has dedicated her career in service to Scott County Schools where she builds strong relationships with all stakeholders,” stated Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning Stephanie Emmons.  “Her enthusiasm, work ethic, thoughtful attention to detail, and positive energy are unsurpassed.”  

Superintendent Billy Parker commented, “For anyone who knows Mrs. Collins, her high character and ability to work well with people across our entire community come as no surprise. To the position of nutrition director she brings proven and effective management and organizational skills and quality assurance that will be invaluable.  Kids at Scott County High School will miss her but we are so excited that she will be leading our nutrition department and serving students across the district.”

Collins holds a master’s degree in instructional leadership from Eastern Kentucky University and a bachelor’s degree in family and consumer sciences education from the University of Kentucky.  She is also a member of the Scott County High School Class of 1998.

Having taught a generation of students a vital life skill, Collins reflected on the upcoming change, “I have absolutely loved my time in the classroom but I am looking forward to this new opportunity to support our schools and district.  I can’t wait to get started and to get to know our dedicated cafeteria teams.”

Collins will officially begin in her role as director of nutrition on July 1, 2025.

 

Back by popular demand, Scott County Schools will operate a summer childcare program open to any current Scott County elementary school student.  The program will be available June 2-July 31 at Southern Elementary School.  Space is limited so parents are encouraged to apply now.

The daily rate is $32 with a $30 registration fee.  Financial assistance is available.  The program will include breakfast, lunch, and snack daily and will be open 7:30am-5:30pm for the convenience of working parents. Closed June 19 and July 4 for holidays.
Don’t miss this special opportunity for safe, educational, and reliable summer childcare made possible by Scott County Schools.  Don’t wait, apply now at: https://enrollments.smartcare.com/SouthernSummerProgram.  Contact Jamie Norton with questions, 502-570-8932.

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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.