-Attention seniors, you are going to want to hear this!! If you complete the Senior Profile google form for the Yearbook in the 12^th grade counseling google classroom by Halloween, you will be entered into a drawing to win a free 2026 yearbook! That’s an $85.00 value for free. Yearbooks are currently on sale for $75.00 at yearbooksforever.com

–School picture retakes will be tomorrow, October 24th. In the auditorium all day!

–Attention Seniors! The College Application Campaign is happening October 27^th and October 28th in the library! All seniors are encouraged to stop by anytime throughout the day to get one-on-one assistance with completing your college applications. College representatives and Everybody Counts Career Coaches will be available to help you with applications, essays, and questions about financial aid or scholarships. Don’t miss this great opportunity to take the next step toward your future!

-Anyone interested in baseball, open workouts will be today in the weight room until 5:30.

–Anyone interested in archery, please come to front to sign up this week and all next week!

-Seniors if you ordered merchandise from Herff Jones and were unable to pick it up last week, you can pick it up TODAY, from Mrs. McDonald in room 306.

-Seniors who missed the deadline for cap and gown you still have time! The deadline has been extended until November 10th. See Mrs. McDonald starting TODAY if you need information.

–Join us for the SCHS Band fall celebrations on Thursday, October 16^th!

The band booster chili cook off will be at 5:30 in the cafeteria.

Followed by the fall concert at 7:00 in the auditorium.

Audience members are welcome to dress in Halloween costumes!

-Join us Wednesday, October 15^th from 6-8 PM for Trunk or Treat fun! Many clubs and sports will be set up with fun games and activities.  $3 or 3 cans for admission.

If you are interested in being the next Scotty Mascot, check your counseling google classroom for information or look for the QR codes posted around the building.

Open workouts for baseball are at the field today until 5:30.

Transylvania University will be here today for our lunch room college visit.

Herff Jones will be here today during lunch to take orders for class rings, caps, and gowns.

Interested in joining the Swim Team? Today is the last day for open swims at the Pavilion from 8:00–8:45 PM and then official tryouts are Friday from 5:00–5:45 PM.

Interested in Joining DECA? The next DECA meeting is Friday during Advisory in Mr. Logan’s room. You must have a Priority Pass to attend. Pick one up from a DECA officer or Mr. Logan before Friday Advisory!

Lunchroom College visits will continue this week.   

-Hanover College on September 25^th.

D n D Club will meet today after school in Mrs. Riley’s room 322.

Open workouts for baseball will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 5:30 in the weight room.

Tonight, is Senior Night for the Boys’ Soccer team. Come out and support our seniors!

The Homecoming Dance will take place this Saturday, September 20th from 7-10 pm in the SCHS Gym. Guest forms can be found in Ms. Shaw’s room and the front office. Guest forms must be completely filled out before purchasing tickets. Today is the last day to purchase tickets during lunch!

We will be having a pep rally this afternoon for our Homecoming game tonight! 

Lunchroom College visits will start next week.   

-Xavier University on September 22nd.

-Savannah College of Art & Design on September 23^rd.

-Hanover College on September 25^th.

The Homecoming Dance will take place on September 20th from 7-10 pm in the SCHS Gym. Guest forms can be found in Ms. Shaw’s room (14) and the front office. Guest forms will need to be completely filled out, including a signature from any SCHS principal and the guest school’s principal when purchasing tickets. Students can purchase 2 tickets only and sales will through September 19th during lunch. Please see Ms. Shaw or Mrs. Wilson if you have any questions!

Lunchroom College visits will start this week, with Hanover College on September 18^th and Xavier University on September 22^nd.

Picture Day is today and tomorrow in the auditorium! Today for Red day English classes only.

Tomorrow will be Blue day English classes.

If you do not have an English class, come by anytime today or tomorrow.

All staff…please make sure you stop in the auditorium and get your picture taken today or tomorrow. And please stick to your scheduled class times.

Everyone needs to have a picture taken to receive a school ID!

We are looking for members of the FIRST EVER robotics team! Space is extremely limited. Scan the QR code on flyers located around the building or see Mrs. Trogdon, Room 7 for more information.

Open practice for baseball is on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 5:45.

Attention seniors! Your last chance to have your formal yearbook pictures taken in tux or drape is this weekend! Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 12pm-5pm.  At the garden level grand staircase. Come in door 38, at the bottom of the stairs by the flagpole. If you have any questions, see the flyer outside of Mrs.Cantrell’s door, room 20 or speak with her.

Today is our first practice for Academic Team! Students should come ready to practice from 3:50-4:50 in Room 6 with Mrs. Anderson.  They need to bring their permission forms and their $25 fees ASAP.

Join us for the Girl’s Lacrosse open field opportunities:

Sept. 11^th and Sept. 18^th from 5-6:30pm and Sept. 25^th from 4-5:30pm

Students must have a current sports physical on file!

Picture Day is this week in the auditorium!

• September 9^th will be ECS students at ECS.
• September 10^th will be Red day English classes.
• September 11^th will be Blue day English classes.
• If you do not have an English class, come anytime on the 10^th or 11^th.

Everyone needs to have a picture taken to receive a school ID!

Homecoming Court voting will take place today, during advisory.

Key Club will be meeting after school today in the library. There will be snacks and the meeting will last until 5:00.

Do you enjoy fun and games with some amazing young women?  Join us for the Girl’s Lacrosse open field opportunities:

• Sept. 11^th and Sept. 18^th from 5-6:30pm
• Sept. 25^th from 4-5:30pm

Students must have a current sports physical on file!

 Picture Day is next week in the auditorium!

• September 9^th will be ECS students at ECS.
• September 10^th will be Red day English classes.
• September 11^th will be Blue day English classes.
• If you do not have an English class, come anytime on the 10^th or 11^th.

Everyone needs to have a picture taken to receive a school ID!

Today is the last day to audition for the fall play. Auditions are open to any SCHS student.  Packets are available in room 30.

Homecoming Court voting will take place this Friday, September 5th, during advisory.

The Homecoming Dance will take place on September 20th from 7-10 pm in the SCHS Gym. Guest forms can be found in Ms. Shaw’s room (14) and the front office. Guest Forms will need to be completely filled out, including a signature from ANY SCHS principal and the guest school’s principal when purchasing tickets. Students can purchase no more than 2 tickets and sales will be from September 15th-19th during lunch. Please see Ms. Shaw or Mrs. Wilson if you have any questions!

Do you like technology? Solving problems, creating digital art, and/or competing in technology-based competitions? If you said yes, then STLP is for you! Scan the QR codes around the building to submit your interest for more information and stop by Mr. Suer’s room 170 if you have any questions.

Picture Day is next week in the auditorium. Everyone needs to have a picture taken to receive a school ID!

• September 9^th will be ECS students at ECS.
• September 10^th will be Red day English classes.
• September 11^th will be Blue day English classes.
• If you do not have an English class, come by anytime on the 10^th or 11^th. 

-Auditions for the fall play will be Tuesday, September 2nd and Wednesday, September 3rd after school in the auditorium. Auditions are open to any SCHS student.  Packets will be available in room 30 on Friday, August 29^th.

-Students that are involved in E-Sports, there is a meeting in Mr. Logan’s room today after school.

-Open workouts for baseball will be Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 5:15 in the weight room.

-Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will have our first meeting of the year THIS Friday starting at 8am in Mr. McCormick’s room #164.

EVERYONE is welcome to join us – you don’t have to be an athlete or even a Christians. Come join us for a time of food, friends, and encouragement from The Bible!

-The first Key Club meeting will be held September 4th, from 4-5:00 after school in the library. We will have pizza and snacks and be celebrating our new officers and planning our first service project for them to sign up for.

Mark your calendar seniors! Senior Sunrise will be held this Friday, August 22^nd. Bring a blanket, camera, and celebrate the start if your senior year!

Gifted & Talented dance tryouts will be held until August 28^th . Please pick up a packet from the front office. A permission slip will be included and due back August 28^th!

The first interest meeting for the Academic Team will be Monday, August 25th from 3:50-4:50 pm in Mrs. Anderson’s room 6.

Are you a sophomore, junior, or senior interested in being on student council? We will have an interest meeting after school on Wednesday, August 20th, in Ms. Shaw’s room (room 14). Unable to make the meeting? See Ms. Shaw or Mrs. Wilson for more information!

Volunteer baseball workouts will be on Thursday, August 21st from 4-5:15.

Good afternoon Cardinal Families! Summer School will run from June 2 ^nd – June 13 ^th. Please complete the form below if your student is interested in credit recovery courses – SCHS SUMMER SCHOOL.

Also available again this year, is the opportunity for students to earn initial credit for Arts and Humanities and Health/PE. All important details can be found in this form – INITIAL CREDIT COURSES.

Please reach out to Mr. Trent ( Artrylle.trent@scott.kyschools.us) with any questions.

Thank you! 

Meet the 2025 SBDM Parent Representative Nominees

We are proud to introduce the parent nominees for the Scott County High School Site-Based Decision Making (SBDM) Council. These individuals bring valuable experience, community involvement, and a shared commitment to supporting our students, staff, and families. Learn more about each candidate below, and don’t forget to cast your vote!

Kasha Smarr

Kasha Smarr currently serves as a special education instructional assistant at a local elementary school and has nearly a decade of experience in education. Her career has been defined by a passion for creating inclusive, student-centered learning environments and building strong relationships within the school community. Kasha has supported initiatives focused on student learning and educational equity, and she prides herself on being a collaborative, solution-focused team member. She is honored to be nominated and looks forward to the opportunity to listen, learn, and contribute to the ongoing work of improving SCHS for all students and staff.

Jaime Barcus

Jaime Barcus is the proud mother of a soon-to-be sophomore at Scott County High School. She currently serves as the Treasurer of the Scott County Touchdown Club and is eager to become more involved in the school community. Jaime brings energy, organization, and a genuine desire to help support student success. She views the SBDM role as a meaningful opportunity to be a voice for parents and help foster a positive, inclusive environment at SCHS.

Satessa Grimes

Satessa Grimes brings nearly 17 years of experience in healthcare administration, having worked at Saint Joseph Hospital, Cardinal Hill, and for the past four years as a Health Systems Specialist at the Lexington VA. She also serves as President of the Board of Officers for the Lexington Employee Association, a 501(c)(3) focused on employee engagement.

Satessa is the mother of a current junior, Phillip, and her daughter Nevaeh graduated from SCHS in 2023. Married to her husband Phillip Jr. for 18 years, she has remained actively involved in school life, including serving on the Booster Committee for the boys’ basketball team and previous participation in PTSA in Fayette County. Satessa believes deeply in the power of collaboration between school staff, families, and the community. She is committed to representing parents’ voices and working toward positive and effective learning environments for all students.

Donny Johnson

Donny Johnson has lived in Scott County for 17 years and will have two children attending Scott County High School this year. He holds a Bachelor’s in Health Administration and a Master’s in Business Administration, both from the University of Kentucky. With over 25 years of professional experience in healthcare, Donny has worked with hospitals and systems across Kentucky. He has also been an active youth sports coach in the community.

Donny is passionate about supporting academic excellence, balancing extracurricular activities with educational progress, and promoting a safe and inclusive school environment. He believes that strong, transparent schools empower both teachers and students, and he is eager to serve as a parent representative on the SBDM Council.

🗳️ SBDM Parent Representative Election Information

All parents and guardians of students currently enrolled at Scott County High School or who will be enrolled for the 2025–2026 school year are eligible to vote. A valid photo ID is required to vote.

Voting will take place in person on:

📅 Friday, May 16, 2025
📍 Scott County High School
🕗 Morning session: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🕒 Afternoon session: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Your participation matters. Please come out and help elect the next parent representative to serve on the SBDM Council!