Congratulations, Miss Reed!
Interested applicants, please apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPB60yEwlqV4rloKpb47S7eiWuTrOmyWuYVHvO0rsvLMVEJg/viewform
Congratulations to our new Paintsville City Head Start Director, Mrs. Pam Blankenship!
Congratulations to our new Paintsville Elementary Assistant Principal, Mrs. Rachael Melvin!
We’re proud to spotlight our STEAM teacher, Caitlin Salyer, for continuing to grow her knowledge and bring new learning opportunities back to our students!
This week, Caitlin attended a KET workshop on Primary Sources at the beautiful Natural Bridge State Park. Through hands-on learning and collaboration with educators from across Kentucky, she explored ways to use historical documents, photographs, artifacts, and other primary sources to make learning more engaging and meaningful for students.
We love seeing our teachers invest in professional learning that inspires critical thinking and real-world connections in the classroom. Thank you, Mrs. Salyer, for representing Paintsville Independent Schools and for your commitment to providing the very best learning experiences for our students! 💙💛
#PaintsvilleProud #STEAMEducation #ProfessionalLearning #LifelongLearners
📋 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWuNSUfb5xate_rlBdrcn5UMtrLTC2sRcIDOyfQUTspzVMsw/viewform
Another week, another opportunity to thank the amazing businesses supporting SPARK: Family, Career, and Transition Night!
This week's featured sponsors are:
💙 Be You Med Spa – Facial valued at $130
🍔 Billy Ray's Restaurant – $25 Gift Certificate
🚗 Pops Chevrolet – Two FREE Oil Changes
These generous businesses from our neighboring community of Prestonsburg are helping make this a memorable evening for students and families.
📅 Monday, August 3
🕟 Registration begins at 4:30 PM
📍 Paintsville High School
FREE for students in grades 6-12 with IEPs or 504 Plans and their families.
🍽 Free dinner • 🎁 Door prizes • 🥽 Interactive student activities
Thank you for investing in the future of our students!
#SPARK360 #PaintsvilleIndependent
Another week, another opportunity to thank the amazing businesses supporting SPARK: Family, Career, and Transition Night!
This week's featured sponsors are:
💙 Be You Med Spa – Facial valued at $130
🍔 Billy Ray's Restaurant – $25 Gift Certificate
🚗 Pops Chevrolet – Two FREE Oil Changes
These generous businesses from our neighboring community of Prestonsburg are helping make this a memorable evening for students and families.
📅 Monday, August 3
🕟 Registration begins at 4:30 PM
📍 Paintsville High School
FREE for students in grades 6-12 with IEPs or 504 Plans and their families.
🍽 Free dinner • 🎁 Door prizes • 🥽 Interactive student activities
Thank you for investing in the future of our students!
#SPARK360 #PaintsvilleIndependent
Shout out to PES math teacher Kayla Rice for investing in her professional growth this week at the Kentucky Center for Mathematics Numeracy Academy in Mt. Sterling!
By learning new research-based strategies and collaborating with educators from across the state, Mrs. Rice is bringing back fresh ideas to strengthen numeracy instruction and help our students build confidence and success in mathematics.
Thank you, Mrs. Rice, for your commitment to lifelong learning and for always striving to provide the very best for our Tigers! 💙➕📚
#PaintsvilleProud #PES #MathMatters #LifelongLearning
💙🐯 Learning Today. Leading Tomorrow.
A few members of our CTE team attended the Career and Technical Education Summer Program in Louisville!
Representing Paintsville Independent are CTE Coordinator Nicki Caudill, Computer Science teacher Johnathan Sexton, Biomedical Science teacher Amanda Cox, and Graphic Design teacher Philip Workman. They’re learning the latest strategies and industry updates to strengthen our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, which provide students with hands-on, real-world skills, industry certifications, and pathways to college and high-demand careers.
Thank you for investing your summer in the future of our Tigers! 💙🐯
A few members of our CTE team attended the Career and Technical Education Summer Program in Louisville!
Representing Paintsville Independent are CTE Coordinator Nicki Caudill, Computer Science teacher Johnathan Sexton, Biomedical Science teacher Amanda Cox, and Graphic Design teacher Philip Workman. They’re learning the latest strategies and industry updates to strengthen our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, which provide students with hands-on, real-world skills, industry certifications, and pathways to college and high-demand careers.
Thank you for investing your summer in the future of our Tigers! 💙🐯
📚🐾 Learning never stops at Paintsville High School—even for our four-legged friends!
This week, PHS History teacher Mr. Rory Bialecki and his adorable kitten, Sprite, are attending the American Battlefield Trust’s Virtual Teacher Symposium! 🇺🇸
The symposium provides educators with opportunities to deepen their knowledge of American history through sessions led by renowned historians and education experts. Participants explore new historical perspectives and learn innovative strategies to bring the stories of our nation’s past to life in the classroom.
We’re proud of Mr. Bialecki’s commitment to continuous professional learning and his dedication to providing Paintsville students with meaningful history instruction. We also have to admit that Sprite may be the cutest symposium attendee of them all! 🐱❤️
Please join us in thanking Mr. Bialecki for investing his time this summer to continue growing as an educator. Your love for history and lifelong learning makes a difference for our Tigers every day! 💙🐯
#PaintsvilleProud #TigerExcellence #LifelongLearning #AmericanBattlefieldTrust #PHSHistory
This week, PHS History teacher Mr. Rory Bialecki and his adorable kitten, Sprite, are attending the American Battlefield Trust’s Virtual Teacher Symposium! 🇺🇸
The symposium provides educators with opportunities to deepen their knowledge of American history through sessions led by renowned historians and education experts. Participants explore new historical perspectives and learn innovative strategies to bring the stories of our nation’s past to life in the classroom.
We’re proud of Mr. Bialecki’s commitment to continuous professional learning and his dedication to providing Paintsville students with meaningful history instruction. We also have to admit that Sprite may be the cutest symposium attendee of them all! 🐱❤️
Please join us in thanking Mr. Bialecki for investing his time this summer to continue growing as an educator. Your love for history and lifelong learning makes a difference for our Tigers every day! 💙🐯
#PaintsvilleProud #TigerExcellence #LifelongLearning #AmericanBattlefieldTrust #PHSHistory
🎉 TODAY'S THE DAY!🍎🥪📚
Stop by Paintsville Elementary's 3rd Street Bus Lane today from 12:00–2:00 PM and take advantage of this FREE opportunity for your family!
✅ 7 FREE breakfasts and 7 FREE lunches for EACH child
👧👦 Available for all children ages 1–18
💙 No income requirements
🚗 Quick and easy drive-thru pickup—no need to leave your car!
📚 Don't forget the FREE Book Cart!
It's been restocked again with books for both children and adults. Pick out a great read while you're picking up meals!
A nutritious meal helps children stay healthy, active, and ready to learn. Pair that with a good book, and you're giving them two of the best ingredients for a successful summer!
📍 Paintsville Elementary – 3rd Street Bus Lane
🕛 Today | 12:00–2:00 PM
We can't wait to see you! Share this post to help us reach every family in our community. 💙🐯
#PaintsvilleIndependent #SummerFeed #FreeMeals #FreeBooks #HealthyKids #SummerReading #TigerPride
Stop by Paintsville Elementary's 3rd Street Bus Lane today from 12:00–2:00 PM and take advantage of this FREE opportunity for your family!
✅ 7 FREE breakfasts and 7 FREE lunches for EACH child
👧👦 Available for all children ages 1–18
💙 No income requirements
🚗 Quick and easy drive-thru pickup—no need to leave your car!
📚 Don't forget the FREE Book Cart!
It's been restocked again with books for both children and adults. Pick out a great read while you're picking up meals!
A nutritious meal helps children stay healthy, active, and ready to learn. Pair that with a good book, and you're giving them two of the best ingredients for a successful summer!
📍 Paintsville Elementary – 3rd Street Bus Lane
🕛 Today | 12:00–2:00 PM
We can't wait to see you! Share this post to help us reach every family in our community. 💙🐯
#PaintsvilleIndependent #SummerFeed #FreeMeals #FreeBooks #HealthyKids #SummerReading #TigerPride
📋 Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWuNSUfb5xate_rlBdrcn5UMtrLTC2sRcIDOyfQUTspzVMsw/viewform
We're excited to recognize another group of local businesses that have generously donated door prizes for SPARK: Family, Career, and Transition Night!
This FREE event is designed for students in grades 6-12 with IEPs or 504 Plans and their families.
A big thank you to:
⭐ Bob Evans
⭐ Pig in a Poke BBQ
⭐ Cole Creek Nutrition
These are just a few of the many businesses investing in the future of our students. We'll be highlighting more community partners in the days ahead!
📅 Monday, August 3
🕟 Registration begins at 4:30 PM
📍 Paintsville High School
🍽 Free dinner
🎁 Door prizes
🥽 Interactive activities for students
We hope to see you there!
#SPARK360 #PaintsvilleIndependent
☀️ A Simple Stop Can Make a Big Difference🍎📚
Did you know your child can receive 7 FREE breakfasts and 7 FREE lunches every week through our Summer Feed Program?
📍 Paintsville Elementary – 3rd Street Bus Lane
🗓️ This Thursday
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM
Here's what you need to know:
🍽️ FREE meals for every child ages 1–18
💙 No income requirements
🚗 Convenient drive-thru pickup—stay in your car!
📚 And don't forget to visit our FREE Book Cart, which has been restocked once again with books for children and adults!
Summer is the perfect time to nourish growing bodies and growing minds. Research shows that children who continue reading over the summer are more likely to maintain or improve their reading skills, helping prevent the "summer slide" before school starts again.
Whether you come for the meals, the books, or both, we'd love to see you!
Please help us reach every family by liking, sharing, and tagging someone who could benefit from this opportunity. 💙🐯
#PaintsvilleIndependent #SummerFeed #FreeMeals #FreeBooks #GrowingReaders #HealthyKids #TigerPride
🌞🍎 FREE Summer Meals + FREE Books! 📚🐯 🍎🌞
Join us THIS THURSDAY at the Paintsville Elementary 3rd Street Bus Lane from 12:00–2:00 PM for our Summer Feed Program!
✅ 7 FREE breakfasts and 7 FREE lunches for EACH child
👧🧒 Ages 1–18
💙 No income guidelines
🚗 Easy drive-thru pickup—you don't even have to leave your car!
📚 PLUS... our FREE Book Cart has been RESTOCKED AGAIN!
Choose from a great selection of books for children AND adults—because everyone deserves a good book to enjoy!
Research consistently shows that children who have access to books at home read more, build stronger vocabulary, and perform better in school. Even better, when children see the adults in their lives reading, they are more likely to become lifelong readers themselves!
📍 Where: Paintsville Elementary – 3rd Street Bus Lane
🗓️ When: Thursday
🕛 Time: 12:00–2:00 PM
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so every family knows about these FREE meals and FREE books! 💙📖 #PaintsvilleProud #SummerFeed #FreeMeals #FreeBooks #ReadersAreLeaders
Join us THIS THURSDAY at the Paintsville Elementary 3rd Street Bus Lane from 12:00–2:00 PM for our Summer Feed Program!
✅ 7 FREE breakfasts and 7 FREE lunches for EACH child
👧🧒 Ages 1–18
💙 No income guidelines
🚗 Easy drive-thru pickup—you don't even have to leave your car!
📚 PLUS... our FREE Book Cart has been RESTOCKED AGAIN!
Choose from a great selection of books for children AND adults—because everyone deserves a good book to enjoy!
Research consistently shows that children who have access to books at home read more, build stronger vocabulary, and perform better in school. Even better, when children see the adults in their lives reading, they are more likely to become lifelong readers themselves!
📍 Where: Paintsville Elementary – 3rd Street Bus Lane
🗓️ When: Thursday
🕛 Time: 12:00–2:00 PM
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so every family knows about these FREE meals and FREE books! 💙📖 #PaintsvilleProud #SummerFeed #FreeMeals #FreeBooks #ReadersAreLeaders
Our teachers are always looking for new ways to bring exciting learning opportunities back to our students!
Today, Paintsville High School Art Teacher Ariana Doderer and Paintsville Elementary MTSS Teacher Ariella Vanhoose attended East KY TeachMeet, where they explored innovative tools and strategies for the classroom.
From experiencing virtual reality and driving remote-controlled robot cars to learning about the latest in artificial intelligence, they had a hands-on day filled with creativity!
We can’t wait to see how they bring these fresh ideas and engaging technologies back to Paintsville Independent Schools! 💙💛 #PaintsvilleProud #EastKYTeachMeet #InnovateToEducate #FutureReady
📚💙 A FREE Library Card = Unlimited Possibilities! 💙📚
Did you know that everyone—from birth to age 100+—can get a FREE Johnson County Public Library card? There is no cost to sign up, and your library card unlocks thousands of books, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, and digital resources for the entire family.
✨ With your FREE library card, you can enjoy:
📱 Libby– Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines right from your phone, tablet, or Kindle.
🎬 Hoopla – Instantly stream or download eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, comics, and more—with many titles available immediately and no waiting list!
🧠 Why does reading matter?
📖 Children who are read to regularly develop stronger vocabulary, language skills, and reading comprehension, helping them become more successful learners.
🧠 Adults who read frequently improve memory, concentration, critical thinking, and reduce stress. Lifelong reading also helps keep the brain active and supports cognitive health as we age.
❤️ Whether you're 2 or 92, it's never too early—or too late—to discover the joy and benefits of reading.
Getting your library card is quick, easy, and completely FREE!
🔗 Sign up here, as the librarians prints the physical cards several times per week:
https://johnsoncountypubliclibrary.org/using-your-library/
📍 Johnson County Public Library
444 Main Street
Paintsville, KY
💙 **One FREE card. Thousands of resources. A lifetime of learning.**
Let's fill our community with readers!
Did you know that everyone—from birth to age 100+—can get a FREE Johnson County Public Library card? There is no cost to sign up, and your library card unlocks thousands of books, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, and digital resources for the entire family.
✨ With your FREE library card, you can enjoy:
📱 Libby– Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines right from your phone, tablet, or Kindle.
🎬 Hoopla – Instantly stream or download eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, comics, and more—with many titles available immediately and no waiting list!
🧠 Why does reading matter?
📖 Children who are read to regularly develop stronger vocabulary, language skills, and reading comprehension, helping them become more successful learners.
🧠 Adults who read frequently improve memory, concentration, critical thinking, and reduce stress. Lifelong reading also helps keep the brain active and supports cognitive health as we age.
❤️ Whether you're 2 or 92, it's never too early—or too late—to discover the joy and benefits of reading.
Getting your library card is quick, easy, and completely FREE!
🔗 Sign up here, as the librarians prints the physical cards several times per week:
https://johnsoncountypubliclibrary.org/using-your-library/
📍 Johnson County Public Library
444 Main Street
Paintsville, KY
💙 **One FREE card. Thousands of resources. A lifetime of learning.**
Let's fill our community with readers!
📚 Did You Know?
Many families think transition planning begins during a student's senior year of high school.
The truth is, some of the most important decisions are made years earlier.
Whether your child is entering 6th grade or preparing for graduation, it's never too early to begin planning for life after high school.
That's why we're excited to invite families to SPARK: Family, Career, and Transition Night—an evening dedicated to helping students and families prepare for the future.
You'll learn about:
✅ Postsecondary education options
✅ Employment and career pathways
✅ Independent living skills
✅ Community resources and adult services
✅ How families can support successful transitions
Our goal is simple: to help every student leave high school with a plan, confidence, and the supports they need to succeed.
We're also incredibly thankful for the support our community has shown. A special thank you to our first featured door prize sponsors:
🚗 Advance Auto Parts
🥤 Three Sweetie's Nutrition
🚙 Suds Car Wash
These businesses are helping make SPARK Transition Night even more memorable for our families.
⭐ Many other local businesses and community partners have also donated door prizes and will be featured in the coming weeks. Stay tuned as we recognize the organizations investing in the future of our students!
📅 Monday, August 3
📍 Paintsville High School
🍽 Free dinner provided
🎁 Door prizes throughout the evening
🥽 Interactive virtual reality career exploration for students
Please complete the RSVP form below so we can plan food, seating, materials, and childcare. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWuNSUfb5xate_rlBdrcn5UMtrLTC2sRcIDOyfQUTspzVMsw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112429288305278557150
We look forward to seeing you there!
#SPARK360 #PaintsvilleIndependent
Many families think transition planning begins during a student's senior year of high school.
The truth is, some of the most important decisions are made years earlier.
Whether your child is entering 6th grade or preparing for graduation, it's never too early to begin planning for life after high school.
That's why we're excited to invite families to SPARK: Family, Career, and Transition Night—an evening dedicated to helping students and families prepare for the future.
You'll learn about:
✅ Postsecondary education options
✅ Employment and career pathways
✅ Independent living skills
✅ Community resources and adult services
✅ How families can support successful transitions
Our goal is simple: to help every student leave high school with a plan, confidence, and the supports they need to succeed.
We're also incredibly thankful for the support our community has shown. A special thank you to our first featured door prize sponsors:
🚗 Advance Auto Parts
🥤 Three Sweetie's Nutrition
🚙 Suds Car Wash
These businesses are helping make SPARK Transition Night even more memorable for our families.
⭐ Many other local businesses and community partners have also donated door prizes and will be featured in the coming weeks. Stay tuned as we recognize the organizations investing in the future of our students!
📅 Monday, August 3
📍 Paintsville High School
🍽 Free dinner provided
🎁 Door prizes throughout the evening
🥽 Interactive virtual reality career exploration for students
Please complete the RSVP form below so we can plan food, seating, materials, and childcare. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWuNSUfb5xate_rlBdrcn5UMtrLTC2sRcIDOyfQUTspzVMsw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112429288305278557150
We look forward to seeing you there!
#SPARK360 #PaintsvilleIndependent
Bookshelf Restock Alert! Folks picking up Summer Feed food boxes for their kids will have lots of new FREE book selections to choose from 12-2pm today at the 3rd Street PES bus lane.
Investing in our teachers means investing in our students! 💙➕➗
This week, our middle school math teacher, Mrs. Eryn Workman, and Math Coach Jessica Davis are attending FTL training in Lexington as part of their participation in the Advance Ky Access to Algebra program.
Through this professional learning opportunity, they are collaborating with educators from across Kentucky, exploring effective instructional strategies, and gaining new tools to strengthen mathematics instruction for our students.
We are proud of Mrs. Workman and Mrs. Davis for their dedication to continuous learning and their commitment to ensuring every student has access to high-quality math instruction. Thank you for representing Paintsville Independent and bringing new ideas back to our classrooms! 💙📚🔢
#PaintsvilleProud #AccessToAlgebra #FTLTraining #GrowingTogether #TigerStrong
Set a weekly reminder in your phone to pick up your child's 7 free breakfasts and lunches Thursdays from 12-2pm in the PES bus lane on 3rd St across from Mayo Methodist! It's for ALL kids ages 1-18, with no income requirements, and the program ends right before school starts back.
You can also choose a free book for yourself and each child- shelves are restocked this week!
⚡ SAVE THE DATE! ⚡
Families of students in grades 6–12 with an IEP or 504 Plan are invited to join us for SPARK: Family, Career, and Transition Night on Monday, August 3 at Paintsville High School!
This FREE event is designed to help students and families prepare for life after high school by connecting them with valuable information, community resources, and interactive experiences.
🍽 Free dinner provided
🎁 8+ door prizes (and counting!)
🥽 Interactive Virtual Reality career exploration for students
🎤 Parent workshop presented by Amber Harris of LSU Shreveport
🤝 Community resources all in one place
Whether your student is just beginning to think about the future or is already planning for graduation, this evening is packed with information and opportunities you won't want to miss.
Please complete the RSVP form below so we can plan food, seating, materials, and childcare.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWuNSUfb5xate_rlBdrcn5UMtrLTC2sRcIDOyfQUTspzVMsw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112429288305278557150
We look forward to seeing you there!
#SPARK360 #PaintsvilleIndependent
Families of students in grades 6–12 with an IEP or 504 Plan are invited to join us for SPARK: Family, Career, and Transition Night on Monday, August 3 at Paintsville High School!
This FREE event is designed to help students and families prepare for life after high school by connecting them with valuable information, community resources, and interactive experiences.
🍽 Free dinner provided
🎁 8+ door prizes (and counting!)
🥽 Interactive Virtual Reality career exploration for students
🎤 Parent workshop presented by Amber Harris of LSU Shreveport
🤝 Community resources all in one place
Whether your student is just beginning to think about the future or is already planning for graduation, this evening is packed with information and opportunities you won't want to miss.
Please complete the RSVP form below so we can plan food, seating, materials, and childcare.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWuNSUfb5xate_rlBdrcn5UMtrLTC2sRcIDOyfQUTspzVMsw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112429288305278557150
We look forward to seeing you there!
#SPARK360 #PaintsvilleIndependent
