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The students at Anne Mason Elementary recently took part in Fire Prevention Day. The event gave students a chance to learn important fire safety tips in a fun and exciting way.

The purpose of the event was to teach students how to stay safe in case of a fire. First graders learned what to do if there is smoke or fire, including how to stop, drop, and roll, how to check doors for heat, and how to make a fire escape plan at home. Classes had discussions and provided hands-on activities to help students understand and remember safety steps in case of an emergency.

Local firefighters visited Anne Mason to talk with students about fire safety and what to do in an emergency. They explained how they help people and what tools they use. The firefighters answered lots of questions and made students feel safe and comfortable. 

One of the most exciting parts of the day was when the fire truck arrived at the school. Students were able to see the truck up close and learn about the hoses, ladders, and gear used to fight fires and save lives. Many students said it was their favorite part of the day.

First grade student Brendan Gay Jr. said, “This was the best day ever!”

Fire Prevention Day at Anne Mason Elementary helped students build important safety skills in a fun and engaging way. Our school is thankful to the local fire department for sharing their time and knowledge with students.

By Ciara Mears & Elizabeth Willoughby, Teachers

Creekside Elementary School

Creekside Elementary School kicked off its first family night of the school year with a celebration of literacy and togetherness.  The evening’s theme, Everglow Forest, set the stage for magical, literacy-focused activities that brought stories to life.

Families rotated through stations where reading skills and creativity blended with hands-on fun.  Students created their own fairy tales using custom story cubes, rolling for characters, settings, and challenges before writing their adventures. They even received blank cubes to take home and design their own stories.

Another highlight was the escape room, where families worked together to solve literacy-based puzzles and collect treasures to outsmart the dragon guarding the forest.

In the makerspace challenge, families built towers out of playing cards tall enough for Rapunzel to let down her hair. To end the evening, families explored the Literati Book Fair, purchasing new books to grow their home libraries.

At Creekside Elementary, we believe in the power of reading and the importance of sharing that love with our families. Our first family night was a shining example of how literacy can bring joy, creativity, and connection to our school community.

 

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.