Families can now begin planning ahead for vacations, appointments, and important events for the upcoming school year. 🏖️🗓️
We appreciate our Calendar Committee for their time, input, and thoughtful work in developing a schedule that supports our Tigers and their families. You can view the approved calendar below.
#PaintsvilleProud #PlanAhead #PISCalendar
🌐 Happy Safer Internet Day! 🌐
Today, February 10, Paintsville Independent Schools is promoting a safer and more responsible online experience for everyone. 💻✨
We encourage our students, families, and staff to:
• Think before you post 💬
• Protect your personal information 🔒
• Be kind and respectful online ❤️
• Report online bullying or harmful content on the STOP Bullying Tipline
If you or someone you know is experiencing cyberbullying, you can anonymously call the STOP Bullying Tipline at 1-800-273-8255 (press 1). Your voice matters — don’t stay silent. All reports are investigated.
Together, we can make the internet a safer, kinder place for all!
#PaintsvilleProud #SaferInternetDay #BeSafeOnline #StopBullying #ThinkBeforeYouClick
📅 February 9–13
This week we proudly celebrate Family Resource & Youth Services Centers and the incredible work they do to support our students, families, and schools every day!
We want to give a special shout-out to our amazing coordinators:
👏 Cassandra Stratton, FRYSC Coordinator at Paintsville High School
👏 Libby Auxier, FRYSC Coordinator at Paintsville Elementary School
Their compassion and commitment make a real difference in the lives of our students and families. Thank you for all you do to connect resources and strengthen our community!
💙 Join us in showing appreciation all week long! 💙
#FRYSCWeek #FamilyResourceYouthServices #ThankYouFRYSC #PaintsvillePride
Who will it be — the Seattle Seahawks or the New England Patriots? 🤔 Both teams are set to face off in Super Bowl LX this evening!
We hope our Paintsville Independent community enjoys:
🍿 Great snacks
📺 Awesome commercials
🏆 And of course — the football game!
#PaintsvilleProud #SuperBowlSunday #WhoWillItBe #GameDayFun
A huge thank-you to Education Club members Mackenzie Martin, Kennedy Robertson, and Bella Thomas for providing childcare for the moms who attended. We’re also grateful to Caitlin Salyer for taking the quilt squares home to sew together so they can be displayed at our March discussion meeting.
What a wonderful evening of community, creativity, and conversation! 🧵📚❤️
Paintsville Independent Schools is currently seeking applicants for the following positions:
🍽️ Cook
🧹 Custodian
Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check as well as a child abuse and neglect check.
📄 Apply online here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMNdDTZBBeneEqMxRMk5dWh1X-PaI4sorpIAx3AgEDUPEMoQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
📧 Questions?
Email Superintendent Bryan Auxier at bryan.auxier@paintsville.kyschools.us
If you’re looking to join a supportive school community and make a difference for our students, we’d love to hear from you!
#PaintsvilleProud #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #PaintsvilleIndependentSchools
Paintsville Independent Schools proudly celebrates Black History Month, a time to honor the achievements and lasting impact of Black Americans throughout history and today.
Throughout February, we will recognize the stories and accomplishments that continue to shape our nation and inspire future generations.
#BlackHistoryMonth #PaintsvilleProud #CelebratingDiversity #LearningTogether
All 19 free copies of Clay’s Quilt have been claimed, named, and ready to hand out tonight, but don’t worry — if you already have a copy and want to join us for snacks and to pick up the discussion guide for our next meeting, we’d love to see you! This is open to anyone in our community and is funded by our Kentucky Comprehensive Literacy grant.
🕕 When: Tonight at 6:00 PM
📍 Where: PHS Library (Please park in the 3rd street parking lot)
Come ready to chat and enjoy a fun evening with fellow readers!
#PaintsvilleProud #CommunityBookClub #ClaysQuilt #ReadingTogether
Paintsville Independent Schools will be closed on Monday, February 9.
This is a scheduled day off on our 2025–2026 school calendar.
Enjoy the upcoming long weekend! 😊
Thanks to our Kentucky Comprehensive Literacy Grant, we are excited to share that every 7th–12th grade student will receive their very own novel—chosen by them!
📖 Our English teachers are currently collecting each student’s choice of title and author, making this a truly personalized reading experience.
⏰ The deadline to submit book choices is Friday, and we’re hopeful to have books in students’ hands by February 14th 💝.
What a perfect Valentine’s Day present—the gift of reading and choice. We can’t wait to see what our students choose and watch their love of reading grow!
We love celebrating literacy across all grade levels! Our PES students already received their books during Family Literacy Night at Christmas, making reading a shared gift for the whole family.
#PaintsvilleProud #LiteracyMatters #GiftOfReading #StudentChoice #ReadersAreLeaders 📘✨
We can’t wait to welcome our first 18 participants to the inaugural Community Book Club this Thursday, February 5, at 6:00 PM in the PHS Library! 📚. Free childcare will be available in an adjacent room, with games and coloring books provided.
At the meeting, members will receive a FREE copy of Clay’s Quilt by Silas House along with a discussion guide. We’ll also enjoy snacks and beverages while getting to know one another. Dress is casual.
If you didn’t get in on this book club selection, don’t worry—we’ll have a brand-new book club launch in April, so stay tuned for the next interest form!
Book orders confirmed for:
• C. Salyer
• S. Woods
• L. Moore
• N. Crum
• M. Bell
• J. Copley
• A. Hignite
• R. Arms
• K. Montgomery
• C. Reed
• UK Family
• J. Delong
• SMBMD
• P. Thomas
• N. Caudill
• M. Stambaugh
• J. Miller
• J. Stepp
We’re excited to get started and build this community together! 💙
This week, we want to give a huge THANK YOU to our incredible school counselors who support our students every single day:
✨ Georgia Baldwin (PHS Grades 10–12) — guiding students through big decisions and life after high school with wisdom
✨ Tiffany Burchett (PHS Grades 7–9) — helping students navigate those crucial middle-to-high school years with patience and heart.
✨ Ashley Adams (PES Grades K–6) — laying the foundation for social, emotional, and academic success with kindness and compassion.
Our counselors are listeners, problem-solvers, cheerleaders, and advocates. We are so grateful for the way they care for our Tigers!
💙 Thank you for all you do! 💙
We are thrilled to welcome 15 participants to our very first Community Book Club, meeting on February 5 at 6:00 PM! 📚
We’ve ordered three additional copies of Clay’s Quilt by Silas House, so there’s still room to join. If you’d like to be part of the fun, simply complete the quick interest form using the link below. All books are FREE and will be distributed at our first meeting.
Join us in the PHS Library on February 5 at 6:00 PM to enjoy light snacks and drinks, pick up your copy of the book, and connect with fellow readers.
To claim one of the three extra copies, click here: bit.ly/PHSCommunityBookClub Once the copies have been claimed, we will turn the form off.
Book orders confirmed for:
C. Salyer
S. Woods
L. Moore
N. Crum
M. Bell
J. Copley
A. Hignite
R. Arms
K. Montgomery
C. Reed
UK Family
J. Delong
SMBMD
P. Thomas
N. Caudill
Ashley Adams, Grades K-6 Counselor
ashley.adams@paintsville.kyschools.us
Tiffany Burchett, Grades 7-9 Counselor tiffany.burchett@paintsville.kyschools.us
Georgia Baldwin, Grades 10-12 Counselor
georgia.baldwin@paintsville.kyschools.us
Calvin Music, Director of Pupils and Personnel
calvin.music@paintsville.kyschools.us
At the January board meeting, our Paintsville Independent School Board proudly congratulated our first-place Sixth Grade Academic Showcase team, coached by Mrs. Brittany Pelphrey—and we couldn’t be more proud! 🏆
These outstanding students demonstrated teamwork and academic excellence while representing Paintsville with pride. Please help us celebrate their incredible achievement (listed alphabetically):
👏 Dylan Epperson
👏 Gabe Francis
👏 Connor Freeman
👏 Brody Keeton
👏 Harrison Mace
👏 Max Marquez
👏 Summer Melvin
👏 Chase Smith
👏 Lydia Smith
👏 Frank Tran
👏 Quinton Vires
Congratulations to our students, their families, and teachers for this well-earned success. Way to go, Tigers! 🐯💙🤍
