Congratulations, Coach Brian Melvin! 🐅🏈
Congratulations to Paintsville High School Head Football Coach Brian Melvin on being voted Best Coach of all sports in the area!
This well-deserved recognition is a testament to your leadership, dedication, and the positive impact you make on our student-athletes and the Paintsville community. Thank you for your commitment to building a championship culture, inspiring our players, and representing Tiger Football with pride.
We are proud to call you our coach. Congratulations on this outstanding honor!
Go Tigers! 💙🤍🏈
What an incredible evening!
A huge thank you to all of the students, families, community partners, presenters, and volunteers who helped make our first SPARK Family, Career, and Transition Night such a success!
It was wonderful to see students exploring career possibilities, families learning together, and our community coming together to support successful transitions beyond high school. The excitement, conversations, and connections made throughout the evening are exactly what SPARK is all about.
We’re grateful to everyone who attended and to the many community partners who shared their time and expertise with our families.
Stay tuned! Our next SPARK parent workshop will be held on September 16, and we’ll be sharing more details soon. We look forward to seeing you there as we continue building brighter futures together.
#SPARK360 #PaintsvilleIndependent #TransitionSuccess #FutureReady
A huge thank you to all of the students, families, community partners, presenters, and volunteers who helped make our first SPARK Family, Career, and Transition Night such a success!
It was wonderful to see students exploring career possibilities, families learning together, and our community coming together to support successful transitions beyond high school. The excitement, conversations, and connections made throughout the evening are exactly what SPARK is all about.
We’re grateful to everyone who attended and to the many community partners who shared their time and expertise with our families.
Stay tuned! Our next SPARK parent workshop will be held on September 16, and we’ll be sharing more details soon. We look forward to seeing you there as we continue building brighter futures together.
#SPARK360 #PaintsvilleIndependent #TransitionSuccess #FutureReady
🎉🌟 Celebrating Excellence at Paintsville Elementary School! 🌟🎉
We are thrilled to announce that Paintsville Elementary School Preschool has officially earned a Level 5 Kentucky ALL STARS Rating—the highest quality rating awarded through the Kentucky ALL STARS Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System!
This prestigious recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional early childhood education, nurturing learning environments, and meaningful experiences that help every child grow, learn, and thrive.
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible preschool teachers, staff, students, families, and community for your dedication and support. This achievement is a testament to the passion and teamwork that make Paintsville Elementary such a special place.
Together, we’re building strong foundations for lifelong learning—one star at a time! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Congratulations, Paintsville Elementary Preschool, on achieving 5-Star Excellence! 💙🧡 #PaintsvilleElementary #KentuckyALLSTARS #5StarPreschool #EarlyLearning #TigerPride #ExcellenceInEducation
We are thrilled to announce that Paintsville Elementary School Preschool has officially earned a Level 5 Kentucky ALL STARS Rating—the highest quality rating awarded through the Kentucky ALL STARS Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System!
This prestigious recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional early childhood education, nurturing learning environments, and meaningful experiences that help every child grow, learn, and thrive.
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible preschool teachers, staff, students, families, and community for your dedication and support. This achievement is a testament to the passion and teamwork that make Paintsville Elementary such a special place.
Together, we’re building strong foundations for lifelong learning—one star at a time! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Congratulations, Paintsville Elementary Preschool, on achieving 5-Star Excellence! 💙🧡 #PaintsvilleElementary #KentuckyALLSTARS #5StarPreschool #EarlyLearning #TigerPride #ExcellenceInEducation
PJHS Academic Team meeting is this evening! Parents and students are welcome!
📋 There's still time to register!
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/Tq9Bz9p26U6aw3287
🎉 Today's the day!
Tonight, families of students in grades 6–12 with IEPs or 504 Plans will come together for SPARK: Family, Career, and Transition Night.
🍽 Free dinner
🎁 Door prizes
🥽 Interactive student activities & virtual reality career exploration
🤝 Community resources and transition information
🕟 Registration begins at 4:30 PM
📍 Paintsville High School
Parking is available in the front lot on the 3rd Street side of the building. Please enter through the double doors on the 3rd Street side.
There's still time to join us—we look forward to seeing you tonight!
#SPARK360 #PaintsvilleIndependent
🍎📚 Our Paras Never Stop Learning at Paintsville Elementary! 🐯💙
We’re proud to recognize our outstanding Paintsville Elementary paraeducators—Christene Bowen, Katherine Powell, and Cienna Blair—for representing our district at the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) Paraeducator Conference in Hazard on Friday!
Paraeducators play an essential role in supporting student learning, building meaningful relationships, and helping every child succeed. By participating in high-quality professional learning, these dedicated educators are gaining new strategies and ideas they can bring back to our classrooms to better serve our Tigers.
Thank you, Christene, Katherine, and Cienna, for your commitment to continuous growth and for making a difference in the lives of our students every day. We appreciate all you do! 💙🐅
#PaintsvilleProud #TigerExcellence #ProfessionalLearning #TeamPES
We’re proud to recognize our outstanding Paintsville Elementary paraeducators—Christene Bowen, Katherine Powell, and Cienna Blair—for representing our district at the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) Paraeducator Conference in Hazard on Friday!
Paraeducators play an essential role in supporting student learning, building meaningful relationships, and helping every child succeed. By participating in high-quality professional learning, these dedicated educators are gaining new strategies and ideas they can bring back to our classrooms to better serve our Tigers.
Thank you, Christene, Katherine, and Cienna, for your commitment to continuous growth and for making a difference in the lives of our students every day. We appreciate all you do! 💙🐅
#PaintsvilleProud #TigerExcellence #ProfessionalLearning #TeamPES
🍎📚 Learning Never Stops for Our Tigers! 🐯💙
This week, five of our dedicated Paintsville Elementary English Language Arts teachers are investing in their students by attending Orton-Gillingham training in Ashland, Kentucky.
Pictured left to right are Julia Lemaster, Britney Vires, Tammie Matijasic, Frankie Puckett, and Makayla Reed.
The Orton-Gillingham approach is an evidence-based, structured literacy method that helps students build strong reading, spelling, and writing skills—especially those who struggle with reading or have characteristics of dyslexia. By bringing this specialized training back to our classrooms, these teachers are strengthening literacy instruction for every Tiger.
Thank you, ladies, for spending your summer learning, growing, and preparing to make an even greater impact on our students. We are proud to have educators who are so committed to helping every child become a confident reader! 💙📖
#TigerPride #PaintsvilleElementary #StructuredLiteracy #OrtonGillingham #EveryChildReads
This week, five of our dedicated Paintsville Elementary English Language Arts teachers are investing in their students by attending Orton-Gillingham training in Ashland, Kentucky.
Pictured left to right are Julia Lemaster, Britney Vires, Tammie Matijasic, Frankie Puckett, and Makayla Reed.
The Orton-Gillingham approach is an evidence-based, structured literacy method that helps students build strong reading, spelling, and writing skills—especially those who struggle with reading or have characteristics of dyslexia. By bringing this specialized training back to our classrooms, these teachers are strengthening literacy instruction for every Tiger.
Thank you, ladies, for spending your summer learning, growing, and preparing to make an even greater impact on our students. We are proud to have educators who are so committed to helping every child become a confident reader! 💙📖
#TigerPride #PaintsvilleElementary #StructuredLiteracy #OrtonGillingham #EveryChildReads
Here is the direct link for Parent Portal: https://paintsvilleky.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/paintsville.jsp
Please direct all questions to our Director of Pupils, Mr. Calvin Music, by emailing calvin.music@paintsville.kyschools.us or calling 789-2654 x2104
☀️ TODAY’S THE DAY! FREE Summer Feed Meal Boxes! 🍎🥪
Stop by Paintsville Elementary’s bus lane on 3rd Street TODAY from 12:00-2:00 PM to pick up FREE Summer Feed meal boxes for all children ages 2-18!
🚗 Stay in your vehicle — our staff will load your meal boxes right into your car!
✅ No income requirements
✅ Open to everyone
✅ Quick, easy drive-through pickup
Each eligible child receives meal boxes to help keep them fueled and ready for a great week. Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on free, nutritious meals!
📍 Paintsville Elementary – Bus Lane on 3rd Street
🕛 12:00-2:00 PM TODAY
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so every family knows about this free community resource! 💙🐯
Stop by Paintsville Elementary’s bus lane on 3rd Street TODAY from 12:00-2:00 PM to pick up FREE Summer Feed meal boxes for all children ages 2-18!
🚗 Stay in your vehicle — our staff will load your meal boxes right into your car!
✅ No income requirements
✅ Open to everyone
✅ Quick, easy drive-through pickup
Each eligible child receives meal boxes to help keep them fueled and ready for a great week. Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on free, nutritious meals!
📍 Paintsville Elementary – Bus Lane on 3rd Street
🕛 12:00-2:00 PM TODAY
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so every family knows about this free community resource! 💙🐯
📋 There’s still time to register…but not much!
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/u6JY6hQJfsMpJHeVA
If you have a student in grades 6-12 with an IEP or 504 Plan, we hope you’ll join us for SPARK: Family, Career, and Transition Night!
This FREE event brings together families, educators, and community partners to help students prepare for life after high school.
🍽 Free dinner
🎁 Door prizes
🥽 Interactive student activities and virtual reality career exploration
🤝 Community resources and transition information
📅 Monday, August 3
🕟 Registration begins at 4:30 PM
📍 Paintsville High School
Please register soon so we can finalize food, seating, materials, and childcare.
We can’t wait to see you there!
#SPARK360 #PaintsvilleIndependent
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/u6JY6hQJfsMpJHeVA
If you have a student in grades 6-12 with an IEP or 504 Plan, we hope you’ll join us for SPARK: Family, Career, and Transition Night!
This FREE event brings together families, educators, and community partners to help students prepare for life after high school.
🍽 Free dinner
🎁 Door prizes
🥽 Interactive student activities and virtual reality career exploration
🤝 Community resources and transition information
📅 Monday, August 3
🕟 Registration begins at 4:30 PM
📍 Paintsville High School
Please register soon so we can finalize food, seating, materials, and childcare.
We can’t wait to see you there!
#SPARK360 #PaintsvilleIndependent
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
