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CLICK HERE to learn more about an exciting free back to school event for students, families, teachers, and staff of Scott County Schools to be held at the Kentucky Horse Park on July 25 from 1-4pm.

First day of school in Scott County is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.  School offices open on August 6, 2026.  CLICK HERE to enroll new students.

Anne Mason:

• Kindergarten Camp at AME will be August 4 & 5. Parents of enrolled kindergarten students will receive a letter with their scheduled camp date and time in July.
• Open House-August 10 from 4-7pm.
• CLICK HERE to access Anne Mason school supply lists.

Creekside: 

• Open House-August 10 from 4-7pm.
• CLICK HERE to access Creekside school supply lists.

Eastern:

• Kindergarten Orientation and Brigance testing will be August 5, 12:00-6:00pm.  The school will communicate via IC for families to sign up for a time.
• Open House-August 10 from 4-7pm.
• CLICK HERE to access Eastern school supply lists.

Elkhorn Crossing School:

• Drop-in event for freshmen, new students, and parents on August 7 from 12-3pm.
• Open House-September 17 from 4:30-6pm.
• High school supply lists are individualized for each student and will be provided at the start of school.

Garth:

• Brigance Testing: August 3, 9am-12pm  and 5-7pm.
• Kindergarten Camp: August 10, 8-10am. 
• Open House-August 10 from 4-7pm.
• CLICK HERE to access Garth school supply lists.

GMS:

• 6^th Grade Orientation - August 4. 3-6pm students only, students and parents 6-7pm.
• 7th & 8th Grade Open House - August 6, 6-7:30pm.
• CLICK HERE to access GMS school supply lists.

Great Crossing High School:

• CLICK HERE for information about no pass, no drive permit form, 9th grade orientation, schedule pick up, and more from GCHS.
• Parent Open House will be September 17 from 5-6:30pm.
• High school supply lists are individualized for each student and will be provided at the start of school.

Lemons Mill:

• Brigance testing-August 3 from 3:30-7:30pm.
• Kindergarten Camp-August 5 from 9-11:30am.
• Open House-August 10 from 4-7pm.
• CLICK HERE to access Lemons Mill school supply lists.

Northern:

• Open House-August 10 from 4-7pm.
• CLICK HERE to access Northern school supply lists.

Phoenix Horizon Community:

• Open House-September 17 from 4:30-6pm.
• High school supply lists are individualized for each student and will be provided at the start of school.

Royal Spring Middle School:

• 6th Grade Transition Camp will be August 4 from 1:30-5pm with student drop off beginning at 1:15pm.  
  • Camp is from 1:30-3:30pm.
  • Informational session with parents at 3:30pm followed by open house for parents of incoming sixth grade students from 4-5pm.
• Open House for 7th & 8th grade is August 6 from 5-7pm. 
• CLICK HERE to access RSMS school supply lists.
• CLICK HERE to view RSMS parent resource QR code list.

Scott County High School:

• CLICK HERE for information about no pass, no drive permit form for SCHS.
• 9th Grade Orientation will be August 7.
• Parent Open House will be September 17 from 5-6:30pm.
• High school supply lists are individualized for each student and will be provided at the start of school.

Scott County Middle School:

• Open House for incoming 6th grade students and families - August 4, 5:00-7:00
• Open House for incoming 7th & 8th grade students and families - August 6, 5:00-7:00 pm.
• Schedule information will be given out at transition camp and open house.
• CLICK HERE to access SCMS school supply lists.

Scott County Online Learning Academy (SCOLA):

• CLICK HERE for SCOLA information.

Scott County Preschool:

• Office open Wednesdays 8:00am-11:00am. Closed the week of July 4.
• To drop off enrollment or referral paperwork please come during our summer office hours OR use the secure drop box attached to the brick wall to right of front doors.
• Currently enrolled students will receive a call from their teacher in August.
• Preschool starts on September 2.
• For screening call (502)868-0411 or email engle.mullins@scott.kyschools.us.  

Southern: 

• Open House-August 10 from 4-7pm.
• CLICK HERE for information about Southern Kindergarten Camp and Brigance Assessment.
• CLICK HERE to access Southern school supply lists.

Stamping Ground:

• Open House-August 10 from 4-7pm.
• CLICK HERE for information about Stamping Ground Kindergarten Camp and Brigance Assessment.
• CLICK HERE to access Stamping Ground school supply lists.

Western:

• Kindergarten Camp will be August 4, 8:30-11:30am with sign up links to come.

• Open House-August 10 from 4-7pm.

• Western Kindergarten
• Western 1st Grade
• Western 2nd Grade
• Western 3rd Grade
• Western 4th Grade
• Western 5th Grade

Hope Mitchell will be the next principal of Garth Elementary School.

Mitchell has served as the assistant principal at Garth Elementary since July 2024. Before her tenure at Garth, she served as a teacher, team leader, science department chair, and athletic director at Georgetown Middle School from 2020 to 2024. During her time there, she was recognized as the 2022 Georgetown Middle Teacher of the Year.

At Garth, Mitchell has been a visible and supportive presence, building trust with students and families while fostering a welcoming environment. She is a proven instructional leader who has focused on teacher coaching and utilizing data-driven practices to drive academic improvement.

"We are incredibly excited to announce Hope Mitchell as the new principal of Garth Elementary," shared Superintendent Billy Parker. "Her dedication to a positive, collaborative staff culture and her strong instructional leadership make her the perfect fit to lead this school."

"Garth Elementary holds a rich history within our community, and it is truly special to be part of a school with such a strong foundation," Mitchell reflected. "I believe in leading through service, and I strive each day to embody servant leadership by listening, supporting, and empowering both staff and students."

Superintendent Parker added, "With Garth approaching its 100th year, her passion for honoring the school's past while leading us into an exciting future ensures our students will continue to be challenged and supported."

Mitchell holds a bachelor's degree from Liberty University. She also holds a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Master of Education in P-12 Principal from the University of the Cumberlands.

Hope Mitchell will officially begin as the next principal of Garth Elementary on July 1, 2026 when Principal Damon Stefanic assumes a new role as Director of Elementary Education for Scott County Schools.

 

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.