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, May 4, 2026

Meet Dameon Hinton, a 5th-grade student at Hillsboro Elementary School.

Across our district, students in grades 3 through 12 develop BPI websites that serve as both their Individual Learning Plan and their portfolio of growth. These websites are more than a collection of assignments. They are designed to show how students are progressing toward grade-level expectations in both academic content and durable skills.

One key component of every BPI website is the “About Me” page. This page is updated each year as students grow, reflect, and move forward in their learning journey. At its core, it asks a simple but powerful question. Who am I as a learner and as a person?

Too often, those introductions fall into safe and predictable patterns. They check the box, but they do not truly reflect the student behind the work. When that happens, an important opportunity is missed.

That changed last week.

During Dameon’s End-of-Year Presentation of Learning, his panel and his family experienced something different. His introduction did more than introduce him. It revealed his personality and drew in his audience immediately. Here is a small section from his introduction:

“The ‘Athlete’ of Hillsboro. My favorite subject is gym. Am I athletic? No. My strategy is mostly ‘running in circles and hoping for the best,’ but I’m having a 10 out of 10 time doing it.”

In just a few lines, Dameon did what strong communication is meant to do. He made his audience smile. He gave them a clear sense of who he is. And he made his learning personal. Ask his teachers, and they will tell you the same story. Dameon is intelligent and academically gifted. At the same time, he brings energy, creativity, and a sense of humor to learning each day.

This is what we want for every student. Not just to complete the work, but to own it. Not just to introduce themselves, but to be known.

In Fleming County Schools every student leaves a mark. Some pass through quietly, while others shape the experience for those who follow. Our Student Leader Spotlight recognizes students who are not only achieving, but intentionally leaving footprints that matter. These students represent more than success in the moment. They demonstrate character, leadership, and a commitment to something greater than themselves. Through their actions, decisions, and daily choices, they are helping define what it means to be a student in Fleming County.

We often ask a simple but powerful question:
Fifty years from now, how do you want to be remembered?

The answers reveal something deeper than accomplishments. They speak to perseverance, integrity, faith, and the kind of impact that lasts beyond the classroom. As a district, we believe leadership is not about titles or recognition. It is about the footprints we leave behind. It is about how we influence others, how we respond to challenges, and how we carry our values into everything we do. Our Student Leaders are not just preparing for the future. They are shaping it, one step at a time.

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: Performing Arts

This past week, Ewing Elementary School and Simons Middle School presented their annual end-of-year plays. Each year, you can see the performing arts continuing to expand in both schools.

These productions create opportunities for many of our students to showcase skills and talents that are not always visible in traditional classroom settings. From the students cast on stage to those working behind the scenes with wardrobe, set changes, lighting, sound, and technology, every role plays a part in bringing the performance to life.

What makes these moments so powerful is not just the final production, but the process behind it. Students collaborate, problem solve, adapt, and take ownership of their work. They learn to depend on one another and contribute to something larger than themselves.

This year, Simons Middle School performed The Wizard of Oz, while Ewing Elementary School brought Aladdin to the stage. In both schools, students stepped into roles that required confidence, creativity, and commitment. These are the kinds of experiences that allow students to be seen in different ways, to build confidence, and to demonstrate skills that will serve them well beyond the stage.

For more information about Simons Middle School's Dramatic Performances, please contact Mrs. Carla Prather (carla.prather@fleming.kyschools.us) or Mrs. Sierra Miller (sierra.miller@fleming.kyschools.us). 

For more information about Ewing Elementary School's Dramatic Performances, please contact Mrs. Amy Hilterbrand (amy.bolar@fleming.kyschools.us).

Dear Fleming Countians,

As we enter this week, we find ourselves at an important point in the school year where multiple moments come together. The End-of-Year State Testing Window opens for students in grades 3 through 11. End-of-Year Presentations of Learning are continuing across our schools. And we take time to recognize and celebrate our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. Each one is important. Together, they tell a larger story about who we are and what we value in Fleming County Schools.

The opening of the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) window marks an important opportunity for our students. These assessments provide one measure of student learning in reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and writing. They are one data point among many, offering insight into growth, mastery, and readiness.

At the same time, we remain clear in our purpose. These assessments are part of the picture, not the full picture. What matters most is the quality of the learning experiences leading up to this moment and the depth of understanding our students are able to demonstrate. We ask for your support in helping students be prepared each day. A good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and a consistent effort each day make a difference. Just as important, daily attendance during the testing window ensures students are present, prepared, and able to do their best without interruption.

Please refer to your child’s school calendar for specific testing dates and times, as schedules will vary by school.

That is why, alongside testing, our End-of-Year Presentations of Learning continue to take place. Across our district, students are stepping forward to share, explain, and defend their learning. They are not just showing what they completed. They are communicating what they understand, how they have grown, and how they can apply their learning in meaningful ways. These presentations reflect the kind of learning we are committed to. Learning that is visible, purposeful, and connected. Learning that prepares students not just for a test, but for what comes next.

This week also allows us to recognize the people who make this work possible each day. Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to acknowledge the impact of our teachers across Fleming County. Their work extends far beyond delivering lessons. They design experiences that challenge students to think, to create, and to grow. They build relationships that support and motivate. They respond to student needs with intention and care. They remain committed, day in and day out, to ensuring every student has access to meaningful learning.

For our students, this is a week to stay focused and give their best effort. Whether students are testing, presenting, or continuing their daily work, take pride in what they know and what they can do. For our families, your encouragement and support continue to make a difference. For our community, this is a chance to recognize the strength of the system we have built together. For our teachers, this week and every week, we are grateful for the impact you make.

Our focus does not change. We design with purpose. We assess with intention. We respond with impact. We ensure that every measure leads to meaningful learning, growth, mastery, and readiness for every student, every day.

Thank you for your continued support of Fleming County Schools. 

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.

Monday, May 4, 2026: End-of-Year Testing Window Opens

Monday, May 4, 2026 - Friday, May 8, 2026: 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week

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) 🎓