Our Journey is Fleming County Schools’ district-wide newsletter, shared weekly with students, teachers, staff, parents, and guardians. It serves as a clear and consistent line of communication that keeps our school community informed, connected, and aligned. Our Journey helps create a shared understanding of where we are, where we are headed, and why the work matters.

The Week of Monday, April 20, 2026

In April, students in Kindergarten through 12th grade will finalize their grade-level BPI requirements. This includes revising their BPI websites based on feedback and participating in the End-of-Year Presentations of Learning.

The End-of-Year Presentations of Learning make learning visible, explainable, and owned by students. They are not an event at the end of the year. They are the culminating demonstration of deeper learning. This is where students synthesize their experiences, connect their learning across contexts, and clearly articulate how their growth prepares them for what comes next.

EoY Presentations of Learning, including TED Talks, Defenses of Learning, Celebrations of Learning, Website Defenses, and Passion Projects, provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate communication skills in authentic ways. The information presented matters. What matters even more is the student’s ability to clearly communicate their thinking, justify their evidence, and tell the story of their learning in a way that is coherent, reflective, and grounded in evidence.

Please refer to each school’s End-of-Year Presentations of Learning schedule for specific dates and times. We invite parents, guardians, and community members to attend. Space is limited, especially at Fleming County High School, where each Senior TED Talk is filled with students, families, educators, community members, and visitors from across Kentucky.

Meet Aubrey Jones, a junior at Fleming County High School, who was recently recognized as a Kentucky Top 5 finalist in the Research Poster competition at the HOSA Kentucky State Leadership Conference. Her project, Running on Empty, reflects both the depth of her thinking and her commitment to addressing a real issue affecting students in her community.

Aubrey’s research focused on student sleep patterns and the impact of school start times, specifically examining how a later start could better support student health, focus, and overall performance. Her work connects research to a topic that directly influences the daily lives of students. Her teacher, Cindy O'Connor, shared, “Aubrey’s work was phenomenal.”

The Research Poster event challenges students to move beyond surface-level understanding. Participants identify a relevant health issue, develop a focused research question, and conduct original research to better understand the problem and its impact. Aubrey’s work demonstrates her ability to think critically, analyze information, and communicate her findings in a clear and meaningful way.

HOSA – Future Health Professionals is a global, student-led organization dedicated to preparing students for careers in healthcare. Through leadership opportunities and competitive events like this, students gain experience that extends beyond the classroom and build the skills needed for future success in high-demand fields.

Aubrey’s accomplishment is a strong example of learning that goes beyond completion. It reflects purpose, depth, and the ability to apply knowledge in ways that matter.

In Fleming County Schools, we celebrate the creativity and talent of our K-12 students. From paintings and designs to choir, band, and drama performances, the arts are alive in every corner of our schools. Take a moment to explore this week’s featured work and help us celebrate the incredible ways our students are creating and expressing themselves.

Context: Ink, Pressure, and Possibility: The Art of Printmaking

Advanced Art at Simons Middle School has been diving deep into the world of printmaking, experimenting with a range of processes that build both skill and creative confidence. We kicked things off with expressive monoprints on Gelli plates, explored bold paint marker transfers, and layered designs through foam printing before taking on our most challenging technique yet: Soft Kut printmaking.

Before students even picked up carving tools, we had a strong focus on safety and responsibility. They learned how to properly handle tools, carve away from their hands, and stay mindful of their workspace, because great artists take care of both their materials and themselves. Once they were ready, students began the process of transferring their designs onto Soft Kut blocks and carefully carving into the surface, thinking in reverse as they created lines, textures, and negative space.

From there, the real magic happened. Students rolled out ink using brayers, learning how to get just the right amount; not too thick, not too thin, for a clean print. They experimented with pressure while printing by hand, discovering how consistency and attention to detail impact the final result. And then…they repeated it. Again, and again. Printmaking is all about the process: refining, adjusting, and improving with each pull.

These final prints turned out incredibly strong. This unit pushed students to slow down, solve problems, and trust the process. Advanced artists really stepped up to the challenge, embracing a technique that requires patience, precision, and persistence, and the results speak for themselves.

For more information, please contact Mrs. Kelly Dusing, Art Teacher at Simons Middle School, at kelly.dusing@fleming.kyschools.us

Dear Fleming Countians,

As we move into the final stretch of the school year, we have 24 instructional days remaining for our students. That number matters. Not because it marks the end, but because it represents opportunity. Twenty-four days to reinforce what has been learned, to deepen understanding, and to ensure that every student finishes strong.

Finishing strong is not about simply getting to the last day. It is about being intentional with the time we have left. These final weeks should reflect the very best of what learning looks like in Fleming County Schools. That means classrooms where students are thinking, applying, creating, and demonstrating what they know. It means learning experiences that are purposeful, connected, and meaningful. It means making sure that no day is treated as less important just because it comes at the end of the year.

This is also an important time for our Kentucky Summative Assessments. Students in grades 3 through 11 will be participating in state assessments in reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and writing. These assessments are one measure of how our students are performing, and they provide valuable information about growth, mastery, and readiness. At the same time, they do not define our students or the full scope of their learning. They are part of a larger picture that includes the daily work students do across our classrooms.

In addition, we are approaching the midterm of the fourth academic quarter. This is an important checkpoint for every student. It provides a clear picture of current progress and helps ensure there is still time to address any gaps before the end of the year. We strongly encourage parents and guardians to check their child’s grades in Infinite Campus regularly and to reach out to teachers with any questions, especially if there are missing assignments. Staying connected during this time makes a difference. Our teachers will also be reaching out to families to provide updates, support, and guidance to help every student stay on track.

Our focus remains the same. We want students to be prepared, confident, and able to demonstrate what they know and can do. The best preparation for any assessment or end-of-year grade and subject requirements is strong, consistent learning experiences over time. When students are regularly asked to think deeply, apply their knowledge, and explain their reasoning, they are better prepared for any situation where their learning is measured.

You will continue to see students engaged in meaningful work across our schools. Presentations of learning, performance-based tasks, and opportunities for students to explain and defend their thinking are all part of how we make learning visible. These are not end-of-year activities. They are evidence that learning has occurred. They show that students are not just completing work, but demonstrating understanding in ways that are clear, defensible, and transferable.

For our students, this is a time to stay engaged, stay focused, and take pride in their work. For our staff, it is a time to remain committed to the work that matters most. For our families and community, it is a time to continue supporting and encouraging our students as they push toward the finish line, including during the state assessment window and as we monitor progress at midterm.

Parents and guardians, if you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teachers. Thank you for your continued support of Fleming County Schools and the students we serve.

Our Journey Continues…

Brian K. Creasman
Superintendent
Fleming County Schools

In Fleming County Schools, End-of-Year (EoY) Presentations of Learning are authentic, student-driven exhibitions that showcase a student’s growth, mastery, and readiness. They serve as a culminating reflection of the learning journey across the school year. These presentations extend far beyond traditional final exams or year-end reviews. Instead, they are meaningful, public demonstrations of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions students have developed, aligned to the district’s Portrait of a Learner and the BRIDGE Performance Indicators (BPIs).

Local Accountability in Fleming County Schools focuses on what matters most, real learning and real growth. Through multiple measures and authentic student work, we support students, inform families, guide staff, and keep our community connected to how our schools are preparing every learner for the future.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026:  Called HES SBDM Meeting for Principal Nomination and Selection at 3:00 pm (access meeting notice)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026: Monthly Board of Education Meeting at 6:00 pm (Fleming County High School)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026: Fourth Academic Quarter - Midterm

Thursday, April 23, 2026: Local Accountability Advisory Council at 11:00 am (FCHS)

Saturday, May 2, 2026: Prom 2026

Friday, May 22, 2026: Last Day of School for Students

Saturday, May 23, 2026: The Class of 2026 Graduation at 10:00 am (FCHS Gymnasium) 🎓