Here are PES and PHS's lunch menus for October!
Today we celebrate our incredible teachers who make a difference in our students' lives every single day. You are truly appreciated! 💙
We sincerely appreciate the hard work our school custodians put in each day to keep our school clean and welcoming for our students!
Gene Blevins
Kevin Honeycutt
Mike Honeycutt
Christy McKenzie
Nathanal Nichols
Daniel Roberts
Steve Sexton
At Paintsville Independent Schools, we believe every student deserves a safe and supportive learning environment. During Bullying Prevention Month, we want to raise awareness about ways students, families, and community members can help stop bullying — and report it when it happens.
One important tool available across Kentucky is the S.T.O.P.! Tipline (Safety Tipline, Online Prevention) at https://safeschools.ky.gov/
What is S.T.O.P.! Tipline?
• It’s an anonymous way to report unsafe situations, including bullying, harassment, threats, weapons, drugs, or other concerns.
• Tips are sent to designated school and state-level safety officials who review and respond appropriately.
• It is not a substitute for emergency response — in an emergency, always call 911.
How to Use the S.T.O.P.! Tipline:
1. Call the tipline at (866) 393-6659
2. Or fill out the online form via Kentucky’s Safe Schools at https://safeschools.ky.gov/
3. You may choose to leave contact information if you want someone to follow up, or remain completely anonymous.
4. Provide as much detail as possible — what happened, where, when, and who was involved — so responders can properly assess the situation.
5. After submitting, safety personnel review the tip and take appropriate action while protecting confidentiality.
We’re proud to celebrate our amazing leaders—Paintsville Elementary Principal Kristy Frazier and Assistant Principal Sherrie Woods, along with Paintsville High School Principal Chester McCoy and Assistant Principal Dawn Kinner. Thank you for your support for our students and staff every day! 💙🐯
This month, we honor and celebrate the strength and resilience of survivors within our Paintsville Independent family.
💗 Kimberly McCoy, Paintsville Elementary Special Education Teacher
💗 Jeanne Maggard, Paintsville District Office Payroll Clerk
We are so proud of these incredible women who inspire us all with their perseverance. Please join us in celebrating their journey and honoring all who have been impacted by breast cancer. 💕
#BreastCancerAwareness #PISDFamily #SurvivorStrong
Paintsville Independent’s Director of Special Education and School Psychologist, Paul Baker, has been invited to serve as a panelist at the 14th Annual Pediatric Behavioral and Mental Health Symposium on Friday, November 7.
This year’s symposium, themed “What Can I Do? What Can You Do? What Can We Do?”, will focus on advocacy, strategies to support children and families, access to mental health services, and national initiatives shaping clinical practice and policy.
We are proud of Mr. Baker for representing Paintsville Independent Schools and sharing his expertise to improve mental health outcomes for children and families. 💙
Paintsville High School has an exciting opportunity! The first 30 juniors who let Ms. Charlene Martin know they want to take the SAT for FREE on October 23rd at PHS can save the usual $60 registration fee.
The exam is 2 hours and 14 minutes long and includes English, math, and reading.
Kentucky has now switched from the ACT to the SAT as the state’s official college admissions/benchmark exam, and this is an excellent chance to get practice before the March 2026 state SAT.
Don’t miss out—reach out to Ms. Martin soon to claim your spot! 🎓✏️
September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, a time for communities, organizations and schools to unite in support of mental health and wellbeing. Schools play a pivotal role in this mission. To explore suicide prevention efforts across Kentucky and discover tools to help others, visit the KDE’s Suicide Prevention and Awareness webpage.
Need immediate support? The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, launched in July 2022, is available 24/7 by call or text. It’s a free, confidential way to connect with trained counselors during moments of crisis or emotional distress.
Together, we can raise awareness, break down stigma, and ensure compassionate care is within reach for everyone. You can make a difference by sharing resources, using the hashtag #988Day, and encouraging open, honest conversations.
Previous content taken from Kentucky's Education Commissioner, Dr. Robbie Fletcher's "Commissioner's Weekly Message."
Visit this site for more suicide prevention tools:
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