⚾️ THROWDOWN UNDER THE LIGHTS! 🥎

Get ready, Engineers! Join us this Friday for a double-header of fun at the Middle School Baseball & Softball Excite Night! Whether you’re a heavy hitter or just here for the snacks, this is the place to be.

📍 Where: Estill County Softball Field

⏰ When: Friday @ 5:30 PM

🎟 Admission: $5 for Adults (Students/Kids – check local school deets!)

The Game Plan:
✅ Middle School Matchups
✅ On-field Games & Prizes
✅ Post-game Movie on the Grass 🍿🎬

Bring your lawn chairs and your loudest cheering voice! Let’s show these athletes some love. 💙⚡️

#EstillCounty #EngineersPride #SoftballLife #BaseballSeason #FridayNightLights
30 days ago, Jeremy Simpson
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March is National Social Work Month, and we want to say thank you to the amazing social workers who support our students and families every day.

Your compassion, dedication, and advocacy make a lasting difference in our schools and community. We are so grateful for all you do! 💙
about 1 month ago, Melinda Barnett
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🏀💙 Let's go Lady Engineers! 💛🏀 The Estill County Central Office is proudly cheering for our Estill County Lady Engineers as they hit the court tonight! Your hard work, determination, and team spirit represent the very best of Engineer!
about 1 month ago, Jeremy Simpson
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⚽️ **Estill Co Youth Soccer Signups Are Here!** ⚽️

It’s time to hit the field! 🌟 Estill County Youth Soccer is now accepting registrations for the upcoming season!

🗓 **Signup Dates & Times:**
📍 **Monday, March 2nd – Friday, March 6th** | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 **Saturday, March 7th** | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 **Sunday, March 8th** | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun, teamwork, and excitement this season! ⚽️💙

Tag a friend who needs to sign up and help us spread the word!
about 1 month ago, Jeremy Simpson
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Kentucky Volunteer Forum celebrates and gives educational experiences for volunteers through 4-H and the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension. For 2026, we had the opportunity to highlight Estill youth in one of the 4-H Core areas: Expressive Arts. The Estill County Choir members who were selected to participate were Addilyn Leach (7th grade), Kayla Goosey (9th grade), and Haleigh Farris (11th grade). These students performed solo & duet vocal selections, as well as performed selections for ukulele & guitar. This year, the conference welcomed almost 1500 guests from not just Kentucky, but from all over the United States. We want to thank Mrs. Erin Leach, our 4-H and Youth Development Agent for Estill County, for providing this opportunity.
about 1 month ago, Melinda Barnett
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🍝✨ SPAGHETTI DINNER FOR A CAUSE ✨🍝
Supporting the 2026 ECHS FLO Party!

📅 Sunday, March 8, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Estill County High School Cafeteria

💲 $10 per plate
Includes: Spaghetti with Meatballs or Vegetarian Sauce, Salad & Garlic Bread
🥤 Add a drink for just $2 more!

🍽️ Dine-In or Carry-Out Available
🚗 Delivery Available!

📲 To Order:
Call or Text (before and day of): 859-358-6139
Call (Day of ONLY): 606-726-3064

Bring your appetite and support our students. Every plate helps make the 2026 FLO Party a success! 🎓
about 1 month ago, Melinda Barnett
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Engineer Families,

Thank you for your continued partnership and for sharing your feedback with us. We value your input and want to keep you informed of a few important calendar updates.

1. Friday, February 27th will now be a regular in-person learning day for students. The previously scheduled Professional Learning Day has been cancelled.
2. Based on the feedback from our Spring Break Survey, we will not have Spring Break this year. Students will attend school in person on April 6th-10th. For families who may already have plans during the originally scheduled Spring Break, please contact your school’s Attendance Clerk to discuss Educational Enhancement Opportunities (EHO).
3. At this time, the last day of school for students is scheduled for Friday, June 5th.

We appreciate your flexibility and support as we make adjustments that best serve our students and school community.

Link for Printable Calendar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n9AkLbJKRs1ZWpWPeFQgVhppApCtXqTO/view

about 1 month ago, Jessica Mullins
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Community Education Director Melinda Barnett had the opportunity to observe Mr. Jeff Brock’s 3rd Period Honors Civics class as they kicked off an exciting Mock Congress simulation!

Students are stepping into the roles of U.S. Representatives and Senators, writing bills, passing budgets, and sending legislation to the President for final approval. If a law is challenged, they must defend it before the Supreme Court!

Every role is played by students, giving them a true hands-on experience with the legislative process and a deeper understanding of how our government works.
#EstillCountySchools #CommunityEducation #EstillCountyHighSchool #Civics
about 1 month ago, Melinda Barnett
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There will be no school in the Estill County School District for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, due to the hazardous road conditions, especially on the mountain roads. This will be a traditional snow day. Here are some images captured as the district snow patrol team investigated. Stay safe and warm.
about 1 month ago, Jeremy Simpson
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There will be no school in the Estill County School District for Monday, February 23, 2026, due to the hazardous road conditions, especially on the mountain roads. This will be a traditional snow day. Here are some images captured as the district snow patrol team investigated. Stay safe and warm.
about 1 month ago, Jeremy Simpson
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Community Education Director, Melinda Barnett, spent the day with Mrs. Hughes’s class at ECHS, focusing on real-world life skills!

Students rolled up their sleeves and made absolutely delicious Philly cheesesteak sandwiches while learning how to bargain shop, comparing store prices, meat ounces, and cost per ounce. The results definitely surprised everyone!

A special thank you to Mrs. Amanda Bryant for treating the class to some incredibly tasty cheesecake for dessert. It was the perfect sweet ending to a day full of learning and great food!
#EstillCountySchools #CommunityEducation
about 1 month ago, Melinda Barnett
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For the past three days, these therapists have been at the KSHA conference learning about all of the latest evidence-based practices in speech-language therapy. Estill County Schools have the best SLPs in the state!
about 1 month ago, Melinda Barnett
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A big thank you to the Estill County Public Library for being such a wonderful community partner!

We are especially grateful for Ms. Sherri and her many bookmobile visits to our schools. She brings more than just books; she brings excitement, encouragement, and a love of reading to our students.

Thank you for all you do to support literacy and our community. 💙📚

#EstillCountySchools #CommunityEducation #EstillCountyPublicLibrary
about 1 month ago, Melinda Barnett
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We are so thankful for CG Bank and their continued partnership with our schools!

Last Friday, representatives from Citizens Guaranty spoke with Ms. Flynn's JAG students about financial independence, covering real-world topics like budgeting, saving, credit, and planning for the future. These are life skills that truly empower our students long after graduation.

Thank you, CG Bank, for investing your time and knowledge into the future of our community. We appreciate you being such a strong community partner! 💙

#EstillCountySchools #CommunityEducation #CGBank #JAG

about 1 month ago, Melinda Barnett
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Here is the live stream link for the Feburary 17, 2026 Estill County School Board meeting.

https://www.youtube.com/live/KA8tNlPey5w?si=m1TikJHHaqsZLrpr

about 1 month ago, Jeremy Simpson
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Our district would like to welcome MAJ Arline Litchfield to our Estill County JROTC! She is incredibly excited to begin this journey. She is currently serving in the Kentucky Army National Guard as a Chemical Officer and has over 17 years of service in the Army. One of her most rewarding duty assignments was as a primary instructor for the Officer Candidate School program in Kentucky, where she shaped the future leaders of the Army National Guard. In addition to this, MAJ Litchfield has served in multiple assignments throughout the United States and overseas. She is an alumnus of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor's degree in Geology. Along with serving in the Guard, MAJ Litchfield also owns and operates a small homestead here in Estill County, and proudly participates in the Estill County Farmers' Market each summer. Originally from Massachusetts, MAJ Litchfield moved to Kentucky in 2015 and to Irvine in 2023. She is incredibly passionate about sustainable farming, nutrition and fitness. Her hobbies also include competitive weightlifting and creative writing.

about 2 months ago, Carlee Cornett
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Here is the link for the February 17, 2026 - Regulary Called Estill County School Board Public Comments form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVdE5baBmiflobqAFiFsMn80kviOrtwPfvLeXXOK5nnYYvaQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor
about 2 months ago, Jeremy Simpson
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National School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day is February 15th. Although it falls on a Sunday this year, Estill County Schools is celebrating a little early! 🚔💙

We are incredibly grateful for the dedicated School Resource Officers who serve our students, staff, and families each day. Our SROs do so much more than ensure safety; they build positive relationships, mentor students, offer guidance, and help create a safe and supportive learning environment in every school they serve.

Thank you for your commitment, your presence, and the care you show our school community. We appreciate all you do to keep Estill County Schools safe and strong!

#SROAppreciationDay #EstillCountySchools
about 2 months ago, Melinda Barnett
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Mrs. Jenny is a preschool rockstar at South Irvine Early Learning Center! She works quietly to help families. She provides fun learning experiences to all our students. Her work reaches beyond our preschool walls as she is the key to our community partnerships. She works to find toddlers and begin preparing them for school. Much of her work goes unseen, but not unappreciated. Thank you, Mrs. Jenny!
about 2 months ago, Melinda Barnett
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We appreciate congressional candidate Zach Dembo for taking the time to visit the Estill County Schools Central Office today to hear firsthand from our team about public education and how the federal government can better support communities like ours.

Following his visit, Mr. Dembo joined Community Education Director Melinda Barnett at the Estill County Chamber of Commerce luncheon, where he had the opportunity to learn more about the many great things happening throughout our community.

Thank you, Mr. Dembo, for taking the time to listen and engage with Estill County. We are grateful for the opportunity to share our voices and our story.
#EstillCountySchools #CommunityEducation
about 2 months ago, Melinda Barnett
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