Paintsville Independent Schools

We’re proud to share that Mr. Derek Newsome and Mrs. Madison Newsome, two of our outstanding science teachers at Paintsville High School, recently attended the Vibrant Learning Collaborative hosted by the Kentucky Department of Education in Georgetown.

This professional learning experience focused on building more engaging and student-centered classrooms. Mr. and Mrs. Newsome explored strategies to foster deeper learning, incorporate real-world problem solving, and empower students to take ownership of their learning through meaningful, authentic tasks.

Their enthusiasm for bringing these fresh ideas back to our classrooms is just one more way Paintsville is committed to igniting curiosity and excellence in every student! 🔬💡🧬

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This week, Ms. Martin participated in the Garden of English AP English Language Summer Workshop, a rigorous, week-long professional learning experience designed for educators committed to continuous growth. Throughout the workshop, Ms. Martin engaged in deep exploration of the AP Language course framework, effective instructional strategies, and feedback practices designed to guide students through college-level reading, writing, and critical thinking. The training included both synchronous and asynchronous sessions, totaling over 26 hours of collaboration, learning, and lesson development. Key topics included rhetorical annotation strategies, argumentative and synthesis writing, effective feedback, and grading practices. A particular highlight was a guest session with Matthew Johnson, author of Flash Feedback, who shared powerful approaches for delivering meaningful feedback efficiently—an essential tool for success in AP courses. Ms. Martin concluded the workshop with fresh ideas, scaffolded lesson structures, and renewed clarity on how to build confidence, sophistication, and voice in student writing while keeping the workload manageable and the classroom engaging. Ms. Martin says she is “proud to bring this learning back to our students and community. College-level classes like AP Lang should be challenging—but also accessible, empowering, and exciting.”

Welcome to your new roles in the Paintsville Independent School System, Mr. Greg Gambill!

Here is another look at our 2025-26 school calendar. Students are in class during all of the green and yellow days so please avoid scheduling appointments during school hours. Attendance is crucial for academic achievement!