Estill County Schools

Attention Middle & High School Students: EPIC is partnering with Planet Youth to better understand how we can help our young people grow up healthy, safe, and supported. We will be conducting an anonymous youth survey with students in the Estill County School District. This survey is part of the Icelandic Prevention Model, a proven approach that has helped communities worldwide reduce youth substance use and improve well-being.


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Open letter from Superintendent Brock

Community Education Director, Melinda Barnett, visited Estill County High School on Friday to talk with students about the incoming snowstorm ❄️
She gathered their statements to share with the Estill Tribune, giving our students the opportunity to have their voices heard in the community.

Here’s what ECHS students had to say:

Adri Brinegar (12th): “Too white for there to be blue. Now it’s up to you to decide what to do.”

Kassidie Babb (12th): “I’m very excited about the snow and ready to see my dogs reaction of it.”

Mason Raider (11th): “Can’t wait for the snow that we didn’t get for Christmas.”

RJ Tipton (10th): “I am excited about the snow and ready to help!”

Community Education Director, Melinda Barnett, visited Estill County Middle School on Friday to talk with students about the incoming snowstorm ❄️
She gathered their statements to share with the Estill Tribune, allowing our students to have their voices heard in the community.

Here’s what ECMS students had to say:

Kenley Ferrell (8th): “I don’t think it’s going to be as bad as they’re saying, but who knows.”

Bella Cox (8th): “Snow is pretty. I think it’s gonna snow a LOT! I’m going to play in it, but first we have to put on jackets and gloves.”

Carter Flynn (7th): “I think it’s gonna be fun! I think we are gonna get a LOT of snow!”

Skylar Patrick (8th): “I’m excited and feel like I’m going to go home and play games, unless the power goes out. If the power goes out, I’m going to go to Nanna’s and have her cook on the stove.”

Millie Wilburn (8th): “I’m very excited for no school so I can stay home and play in it!”

Community Education Director, Melinda Barnett, visited schools across the district on Friday to talk with students about the incoming snowstorm ❄️
She gathered student statements to share with the Estill Tribune, allowing our students to have their voices heard in the community.

Here’s what students at West Irvine Elementary had to say:

Aria Elliott (5th): “I mean, we get out of school so...but, I don't want to get snowed in and miss softball practice.”

Ava Toler (5th): “I'm excited, and I'm glad we get out of school. I don't want to get snowed in, but I can't wait to play in the snow!”

Sully Young (4th): “I'm kinda excited. I can't wait to go sledding, but I really hope the electric doesn't go out. If it does, I'll have to hike to Nanna's in my snow boots.”

Squire Lane (Kindergarten): “It's good! I'm going to eat snow cream!”

Lena Baber (Kindergarten): “I'm excited! I like to go sledding.”

We love the mix of excitement and snow-day traditions! Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the winter weather.

As we prepare for the snow and possible severe weather, Estill County Schools Food Service will be sending home two breakfast meals and one lunch meal for all students. We care deeply about our students, families, and our community, and we want to be sure everyone has a little extra support at home if weather impacts our school schedule. Your child will be bringing these meals home today.

We encourage families to stay weather aware and to reach out to the school Family Resource / Youth Service Centers if you have any needs that we can help meet. Should additional support or assistance be needed, we will share community resources and updates on our social media pages.

Please stay safe and stay warm, Engineers!

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