The goal of the Youth Service Center (YSC) is to connect students and families with the resources they need to promote academic achievement, healthy lifestyles, and future success.

The YSC provides:

• Referrals to health & social services.
• Employment counseling, training and placement.
• Summer and part-time job development.
• Drug and alcohol abuse education/counseling.
• Family crisis and mental health counseling.
• Educational Support.

 

Community Connections

Food Assistance Programs 

• Click here to see community food assistance programs that are available to you.

Community Action Network

• Community Coalition for drug/alcohol prevention. If you are interested in joining this network please contact Amber Smith at the Spencer County Health Department at 477-8146.

 

Backpack Buddy Program 

The Backpack budy program provides families with a food need, a bag of food each week for their student(s). The Items are single serve, easy to prepare meals or snacks. Currently the Family Resource and Youth Service Center (FRYSC) are serving about 250 students from PreK-12th grade. If you would like to support this program you may donate food items listed on below or make a tax deductible donation. Thank you and feel free to contact us if you have questions. 

Family Resource Center (FRC)- SCES & TES: Lindsey Cain (502) 477-3202 or (502) 477-0199

Youth Service Center (YSC)- SCMS, SCHS, & Hillview: Vonda Martin or Stephanie Simpson (502) 477-3222 or (502) 477-6934

The following is a list of examples of the single serve, easy to prepare items accepted by FRYSC

• Canned Soup, Beef Stew, Chicken & Dumplings
• Easy Mac
• Mini Microwaveable Meals
• Ravioli, Spaghetti O's, ETC
• Single Serve Cereals 
• Oatmeal/Poptarts
• Cereal Bars/ Granola Bars
• Cheese & Crackers
• Applesauce, Fruit Cups
• Pudding
• Beef Jerky
• Vienna Sausages

* If you would prefer to make a monetary donation, please make checks payable to Spencer Co. FRYSC "Backpack Buddies", Food donations can be drooped off at the FRC or YS at any school. 

The Dinner Table Projects 

Table Talks is an extension of The Dinner Table Project geared toward having meaningful conversations with your teenager. We know that open communication and a strong relationship with your child starts at a young age; however, the conversation needs to continue into adolescence and young adulthood. We're here to help! Click here to access the monthly newsletters provided by The Dinner Table Projects!

Advisory Council 

The Youth Service Center works with their Advisory Council and encourages involvement from various areas of the community.  These include the following:

• Parents
• Resource Providers
• Local Businesses
• Human Service Agencies
• School Staff
• Students

Meetings are held bi-monthly at the Spencer County Extension Office.  Meetings are open to the public.  Please call for more details.

All transportation changes must be made in writing. For the safety of the students, it is recommended that transportation notes be sent in with the student at the beginning of the day. There will be no transportation changes made after 2:00 pm. However, if an emergency occurs and a transportation change is needed to be made after 2:00 pm a parent/guardian MUST bring in a note containing all information needed to change transportation. The note may be delivered to the middle school office, faxed to the school, or emailed to Chris Brown at David.Brown@spencer.kyschools.us. It is the parent/guardian's responsibility to make sure the fax/email is received by the school. Please make sure you receive confirmation that it was turned into the front office. 

 

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Recipe List

Recipes

Allergen List

Carbohydrate List

Food Beverage List

Healthier Choices

 

 

 

If you need to request counseling support for your student, please click on the link below and our Guidance Counselor, Alicia Dunaway, will connect your student with the necessary support they need! 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1NKrpFdV6if3VtOsdib03ZJ_B8CmyEtZeJNH3GPXSPXcWvA/viewform

Spencer County Public Schools Attendance Policy

MIDDLE & HIGH School Starts at 7:40am and ends at 2:30pm

Email: helen.detrich@spencer.kyschools.us parent notes or doctor notes. 

ELEMENTARY School Starts at 8:50am and ends at 3:40pm

INFORMATION ON TARDIES 

A Student arriving late or leaving early will be marked “Tardy”.

Only a doctor’s note can excuse a “Tardy”. 

Three (3) Tardies = One Unexcused Absence.

ABSENCES 

When a student misses a full day or half day, please make sure you send in a parent’s note or a doctor’s note to excuse the absence.

Parents are allowed five (5) parent notes a school year and unlimited doctor’s note throughout the school year. 

You have (3) business days to turn the notes in after you child returns to school. 

If the school sends a student home due to an illness, it will automatically be excused without you sending in a note. 

For you convenience, please feel free to fax your excuse notes to your child’s school:

• Spencer County High Fax – 502-477-3212
• Spencer County Middle Fax – 502-477-6796
• Spencer County Elementary Fax – 502-477-6955
• Taylorsville Elementary Fax – 502-477-3214
• Hillview Academy Fax – 502-477-1760 

After three (3) unexcused absences, a letter from the school will be mailed home to remind you of the attendance policy. 

After six (6) unexcused absences, the DPP will be in contact with parents.

KENTUCKY STATE LAW (KRS 702 KAR 7:125. Pupil attendance) 

Section 3. The guidelines in this section shall be used to calculate student attendance for state funding purposes after June 30, 2010. 

(1) A full day of attendance shall be recorded for a pupil who is in attendance at least sixty-five (65) percent of the regularly-scheduled school day for the pupil's grade level. 

(2) A tardy shall be recorded for a pupil who is absent less than 35 percent of the regularly scheduled school day for the pupil's grade level. 

(3) A half day absence shall be recorded for a pupil who is absent 35 percent to 84 percent of the regularly-scheduled school day for the pupil's grade level. 

(4) A full day absence shall be recorded for a pupil who is absent more than 84 percent of the regularly-scheduled school day for the pupil's grade level.

Click here for more information about Spencer County Public Schools Health Services!

Welcome to the official Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO)! We are a group of dedicated parents, teachers, students, and school staff who strive to create a positive and supportive learning environment for our children. Our mission is to work together to enhance the education and well-being of our students.

On this site, you will find important updates on PTSO events, volunteer opportunities, and educational resources. We will also share news and information on school initiatives, as well as ways to get involved and make a difference in our school community.

Our goal is to foster a sense of community and collaboration between parents, teachers, students, and the school. We believe that by working together, we can help our children achieve their full potential and create a bright future for them.

We welcome your feedback and participation, and encourage you to join us in making a positive impact on our school.

Thank you for visiting our blog, and we look forward to working together for the benefit of our students

Click here to view the PTSO website.

PTSO Members:

Co-Presidents: Shannon Pawul and Laura Bellucci

Treasurer: Lauren Kays

Secretary: Sophia Lane (8th grade)

Ways and Means (Fundraising and events): Nikki Fogle and Denise Ritchie

Board Advisors: Chrissie Green and Andrea Currin

6th Grade Board Advisors: Isabelle Bellucci and Chloe Currin

7th Grade Board Advisors: Addyson Pawul and Bre Ritchie

8th Grade Board Advisor: Carma Colw

Administration Rep: Mr. Matt Mercer

Teacher Reps: Ms. Rebecca Owens (Band Director); Keely Hahn