We are proud of Superintendent Charlie Brock for representing Estill County Schools at the 2026 South Special Education Congress and National Superintendents Forum in Houston, Texas!
Mr. Brock presented “Engineering Success Through Coaching, Accountability, and Progress Monitoring,” sharing the systems and practices being used across our district to support growth and student success.
We are proud to see the great work happening in Estill County Schools being shared with educational leaders from across the country!
Mr. Brock presented “Engineering Success Through Coaching, Accountability, and Progress Monitoring,” sharing the systems and practices being used across our district to support growth and student success.
We are proud to see the great work happening in Estill County Schools being shared with educational leaders from across the country!
Kentucky Safe Schools Week — an opportunity to spotlight school safety and inspire students, educators, families, and community members to take proactive steps toward a safe, supportive learning environment. Today we want to express our gratitude to our SRO, Chief Tom Beall, for his dedication to protecting our schools every day. Chief Beall works tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff. Chief Beall, thank you for all you do to protect and serve our Estill County Engineers!
Marching Engineers Start Season with a 1st Place Finish!
The Marching Engineers traveled to Madison Southern this past Saturday to compete in their first competition of the year. The band debuted their 2026 show "Undertow", which has an aquatic theme depicting the draw of the undercurrent, with the uncontrollable draw to the Siren's Song. The first competition of the season is always a brand new experience for our first year marchers, and a reality check back to competition mode for our returning members, so many nerves were on edge to say the least.
The band was able to shake those nerves, and turned in a great performance in the preliminary competition. The Marching Engineers were awarded Best Color Guard in Class 2A, Best Percussion in Class 2A, and 1st Place in Class 2A. This finish earned them a spot in the Finals competition later that evening, where they would be competing against all of the finalist bands, regardless of class.
The Marching Engineers gave an even better performance under the lights during finals, and walked away with an impressive 4th place finish out of 14 bands total. This was a fantastic showing for week one, and a very encouraging sign for the rest of the season.
This coming weekend (Saturday, September 19th) the band will travel to Boyle County to compete in the Rebel Showdown. The Marching Engineers will be taking the field at 2:00 PM for preliminary competition. Finals competition will begin at 6:30 PM at Boyle County High School.
"I could not be more proud of the way these kids performed on week one. They have come so far as individuals, and as a band, since camp during the early summer. The ceiling is high for this group, but the work is just beginning. We have a lot of improving to do, but I feel confident that they will be a contender come October. I would also like to personally thank all of the band parents, volunteers, and my amazing staff who have worked together to make this possible. This is truly a group effort, and the hard work is starting to pay off!"--Mr. Jason Bowles, Band Director
Here is the link for public comments for the September 16, 2026 Estill County School Board Meeting:
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Here is the live stream link for the September 10, 2026 Special Called Estill County School Board Meeting starting at approximately 6:00PM.
https://youtube.com/live/Hrh9nUPxqMY?feature=share
https://youtube.com/live/Hrh9nUPxqMY?feature=share
In honor of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, please wear patriotic colors tomorrow, September 11, 2026—red, white, and blue—to remember lives lost and to honor first responders.
Today is HIGH ATTENDANCE DAY in Kentucky! Regular school attendance is vital because it directly drives academic success, builds essential social skills, and prepares students for future jobs. Attendance matters EVERY DAY!
Way to go, Engineers!!!
Way to go, Engineers!!!
Engineer Highlight!
This past Friday began like a normal day at Estill Springs Elementary, but it ended with a moment their school family will not soon forget. The day was filled with joy as ESE celebrated grandparents with its annual Grandparent Parade. Students were showered with love...and a little candy, too! The candy was safely tucked away in their backpacks as learning continued throughout the day. At dismissal, students were allowed to enjoy a piece of their candy before heading home for the long Labor Day weekend. That's when an ordinary school day suddenly became anything but ordinary.
A second grader in Mrs. Kaylee Combs' classroom began choking on his piece of candy. Without hesitation, Mrs. Combs sprang into action. She quickly recognized what was happening and performed the Heimlich maneuver, successfully dislodging the candy and saving his life!
Teachers are called upon to do so many things each day. They teach, encourage, protect, comfort, guide, and love the students entrusted to their care. Teachers are heroes every single day...but some days, they remind us just how deep their love grows. We are incredibly thankful for Mrs. Combs' quick thinking, training, and calm response in a frightening moment. Most of all, we are thankful that the student is okay!
Mrs. Kaylee Combs - your Estill County Schools Family is proud of you! Thank you for serving students every single day and for being there when your student needed you most!
This past Friday began like a normal day at Estill Springs Elementary, but it ended with a moment their school family will not soon forget. The day was filled with joy as ESE celebrated grandparents with its annual Grandparent Parade. Students were showered with love...and a little candy, too! The candy was safely tucked away in their backpacks as learning continued throughout the day. At dismissal, students were allowed to enjoy a piece of their candy before heading home for the long Labor Day weekend. That's when an ordinary school day suddenly became anything but ordinary.
A second grader in Mrs. Kaylee Combs' classroom began choking on his piece of candy. Without hesitation, Mrs. Combs sprang into action. She quickly recognized what was happening and performed the Heimlich maneuver, successfully dislodging the candy and saving his life!
Teachers are called upon to do so many things each day. They teach, encourage, protect, comfort, guide, and love the students entrusted to their care. Teachers are heroes every single day...but some days, they remind us just how deep their love grows. We are incredibly thankful for Mrs. Combs' quick thinking, training, and calm response in a frightening moment. Most of all, we are thankful that the student is okay!
Mrs. Kaylee Combs - your Estill County Schools Family is proud of you! Thank you for serving students every single day and for being there when your student needed you most!
Help us build strong roots and safe schools!
Estill County families, we’re asking you to join us in supporting Kentucky Safe Schools Week, September 14–18, by taking the Strong Roots. Safe Schools. Pledge!
The pledge is a simple commitment to help make our schools and community safer by showing kindness, building positive relationships, caring for one another, welcoming everyone with respect, and recognizing actions that make our schools safer.
It only takes a minute to complete, and we would love to see parents, students, staff, and community members across Estill County participate.
Strong Roots. Safe Schools. It takes all of us.
Take the pledge here:
http://kycss.org/safe-schools-week/safety-week-pledge
After you complete it, share this post and encourage someone else to take the pledge too! #StrongRootsSafeSchools
Estill County families, we’re asking you to join us in supporting Kentucky Safe Schools Week, September 14–18, by taking the Strong Roots. Safe Schools. Pledge!
The pledge is a simple commitment to help make our schools and community safer by showing kindness, building positive relationships, caring for one another, welcoming everyone with respect, and recognizing actions that make our schools safer.
It only takes a minute to complete, and we would love to see parents, students, staff, and community members across Estill County participate.
Strong Roots. Safe Schools. It takes all of us.
Take the pledge here:
http://kycss.org/safe-schools-week/safety-week-pledge
After you complete it, share this post and encourage someone else to take the pledge too! #StrongRootsSafeSchools
Learning in Motion at ECMS
We love seeing the unique opportunities available to students at Estill County Middle School! The ECMS Colorguard Class, led by Mrs. Lauren Frazier, gives these talented young ladies the opportunity to develop skills that combine music, movement, coordination, and performance.
Colorguard is about so much more than learning routines! Students are building rhythm and musicality, hand-eye coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, timing, spatial awareness, and dance and movement skills...all while learning to work together as a team!
As they learn new techniques with flags and equipment, they are also developing focus, perseverance, confidence, discipline, and teamwork. It takes concentration to coordinate movement with music while staying in sync with an entire group!
We are proud to offer opportunities like this that allow our students to discover new talents, challenge themselves, and find a place to shine.
We love seeing the unique opportunities available to students at Estill County Middle School! The ECMS Colorguard Class, led by Mrs. Lauren Frazier, gives these talented young ladies the opportunity to develop skills that combine music, movement, coordination, and performance.
Colorguard is about so much more than learning routines! Students are building rhythm and musicality, hand-eye coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, timing, spatial awareness, and dance and movement skills...all while learning to work together as a team!
As they learn new techniques with flags and equipment, they are also developing focus, perseverance, confidence, discipline, and teamwork. It takes concentration to coordinate movement with music while staying in sync with an entire group!
We are proud to offer opportunities like this that allow our students to discover new talents, challenge themselves, and find a place to shine.
The Estill County Schools would like to extend a special thank you to Mercy Health - Marcum and Wallace Hospital for their continued investment in the health and safety of our students and staff. Through funding made possible by a Rural Health Care Coordination Network Program Grant and the Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation Health Impact Fund, Mercy Health donated three new AEDs, replacement AED pads, and batteries, and first aid kits to our district. These important resources will help ensure our schools are better equipped and prepared to respond when an emergency occurs. Having accessible, reliable emergency management equipment throughout our district is an important part of creating a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
This donation also builds upon a longstanding partnership between Estill County Schools and Mercy Health - Marcum and Wallace Hospital focused on emergency preparedness and education. Over the years, Mercy Health has partnered with our district to provide training opportunities in CPR, basic first aid, and Stop the Bleed, helping equip our school personnel with both the resources and the knowledge and skills to respond when it matters most. We are incredibly grateful for community partners like Mercy Health - Marcum and Wallace Hospital who continue to recognize the needs of our schools and invest in the well-being of our Estill County community.
Thank you, Mercy Health, for helping us keep our schools safe, prepared, and ready to respond!
This donation also builds upon a longstanding partnership between Estill County Schools and Mercy Health - Marcum and Wallace Hospital focused on emergency preparedness and education. Over the years, Mercy Health has partnered with our district to provide training opportunities in CPR, basic first aid, and Stop the Bleed, helping equip our school personnel with both the resources and the knowledge and skills to respond when it matters most. We are incredibly grateful for community partners like Mercy Health - Marcum and Wallace Hospital who continue to recognize the needs of our schools and invest in the well-being of our Estill County community.
Thank you, Mercy Health, for helping us keep our schools safe, prepared, and ready to respond!
September Menus for ECHS
September Breakfast and Lunch Menus for ECMS
September Breakfast and Lunch Menus for WIE
Estill Springs Breakfast and Lunch Menus for September
South Irvine ELC Breakfast and Lunch Menus for September
🎉 **Celebrate Estill County with Us!** 🎉
Rumpke Waste & Recycling is proud to be part of the Estill County community, and we want to invite you to our **Community Open House**!
Bring the family out for a fun afternoon packed with activities, local connection, and great food.
🗓 **When:** Saturday, Sept. 26 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 **Where:** In front of Estill County High School
**What to Expect:**
🍔 **FREE Food**
🎟 **Games & Activities** for all ages
ℹ️ **Information Booths**
🚌 **Landfill Tours** – Hop on a shuttle right across the street to tour the Estill County Landfill! Tours now start earlier at **10:15 a.m.**, running until 12:30 p.m. Come see how we work to keep our community clean!
Let us know you're coming and stay up to date on event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/925957296605030
We can't wait to see you there! 💚
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Rumpke Waste & Recycling is proud to be part of the Estill County community, and we want to invite you to our **Community Open House**!
Bring the family out for a fun afternoon packed with activities, local connection, and great food.
🗓 **When:** Saturday, Sept. 26 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 **Where:** In front of Estill County High School
**What to Expect:**
🍔 **FREE Food**
🎟 **Games & Activities** for all ages
ℹ️ **Information Booths**
🚌 **Landfill Tours** – Hop on a shuttle right across the street to tour the Estill County Landfill! Tours now start earlier at **10:15 a.m.**, running until 12:30 p.m. Come see how we work to keep our community clean!
Let us know you're coming and stay up to date on event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/925957296605030
We can't wait to see you there! 💚
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#EstillCounty #Rumpke #CommunityOpenHouse #EstillCountyHighSchool #LocalEvents #FamilyFun
Proposed Tax Notification
Estill's Got Talent will be on August 22nd at 6:00 at the ECHS Auditorium. Tickets wil lbe sold at the door. Adults are $10 and Students are $5. This event is hosted by the Estill County Lions Club.
🎉 Celebrate Estill County with Us! 🎉
Rumpke Waste & Recycling is proud to be part of the Estill County community, and we want to invite you to our Community Open House!
Bring the family out for a fun afternoon packed with activities, local connection, and great food.
🗓 When: Saturday, Sept. 26 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Where: In front of Estill County High School
What to Expect:
🍔 FREE Food
🎟 Games & Activities for all ages
ℹ️ Information Booths
🚌 Landfill Tours – Hop on a shuttle right across the street to tour the Estill County Landfill and see how we work to keep our community clean!
Let us know you're coming and stay up to date on event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/925957296605030
We can't wait to see you there! 💚
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#EstillCounty #Rumpke #CommunityOpenHouse #EstillCountyHighSchool #LocalEvents #FamilyFun
