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!
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 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 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 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 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 InformationAll 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!
All library books are due by this Friday, May 9th!! With the exception of books for Readapalooza. See Mrs. Musick in the library if you have any questions regarding lost books.
Attention Seniors!! Please check the list on the media TV’s and posted outside of Mr. Fenders classroom 169 to see if you are being recognized at Senior Recognition Night. If your name is on the list please let Mrs. True or Mr. Fender know if you will be attending.
BCTC advisors will be here today! From 8:30-3:30. If you signed up, make sure you show up at your appointed time.
The Cardinal Players will be presenting the Spring Musical, Beetlejuice Jr this week Thursday and Friday at 7:00 and Saturday and Sunday at 2:00. Tickets are $12 at the door, but cast and crew are selling them at a discount of only $5 for students through Wednesday. Get your tickets now, you don’t want to miss this fun show!
This week and next week, we are holding a Pet Supply Donation Drive to support the animals affected by the recent severe weather in Kentucky. You can drop off donations at the entry by the band and outside the front office. We’re collecting items like pet food, puppy pads, clumping litter, toys, gently used blankets, and towels. All donations will go directly to the Humane Society to help animals in need!
SCHS Cap and Gown Pick Up is Monday, April 21st!
Class of 2025 seniors! Herff Jones will be here on Monday, April 21st. From 11:00am-2:00pm in the library to distribute cap and gowns and any other graduation items ordered.
Order balances must be paid in full prior to pick up!
Payment options: Online highschool.herffjones.com
502-240-0505
Our Spring Blood Drive will be Thursday, April 17th. Find out more information and sign-up during lunch. Miss class and save lives!
BCTC advisors will be here Wednesday, April 23rd from 8:30 to 3:30. Students planning to take BCTC Dual Credit courses either online or off campus next year should sign up in the counseling office for an advising appointment to register for classes. Spots are limited, so do it today!
In honor of Lucas Ratcliff, we are hosting Lucas’s Lego Drive. Please donate new Lego sets and the donations will be given to the Ronald McDonald House. Donations will be collected in the front office until May 23, 2025.
Our Spring Blood Drive will be Thursday, April 17th. Find out more information and sign-up during lunch. Miss class and save lives!
DnD club will not meet this week.
Our girl’s lacrosse team beat Great Crossing 13-6.
Our girl’s softball team beat Great Crossing 4-0.
Attention Seniors! Don’t miss your chance to sign up for enrollment & class scheduling for BCTC on April 24th, from 9:00-2:00 in the library. A BCTC Representative will be here to help you submit required documents and start scheduling your Fall 2025 classes. Sign up in google classroom, just click the link or scan the QR code.
The Work Ready Scholarship opens Friday, May 1st. If you need help completing the application, see Ms. Hatchett before April 24th.
Eastern Kentucky University will be here today! Stop by the table at the front of the cafeteria and see what EKU has to offer.
Just a few days left to purchase prom tickets. They will be sold during lunch until 2:00 on Friday! Tickets are $40.00 with 2 ticket max and guest forms must be completed, signed, and turned in when purchasing. If you need to schedule a time outside of lunch to purchase please see Ms. Shaw in room 14. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
DnD club will not meet this week.
Miss class and save lives! Our Spring Blood Drive will be Thursday, April 17th. Find out more information and sign-up during lunch.
English ESS will be canceled for this Thursday.
Attention Seniors! It’s time to cast your votes for the Senior Superlatives for the yearbook. You may only vote for someone once and voting closes on April 18th. The voting link in your senior google classroom now and help us celebrate the best of the class of 2025.
Eastern Kentucky University will be here for a Lunchroom College Visit on April 14th. Please stop by the table in the cafeteria and see what EKU has to offer.
Prom tickets will be sold this week during lunches until 2:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Tickets are $40.00 with 2 ticket max and guest forms must be completed, signed, and turned in when purchasing. If you need to schedule a time outside of lunch to purchase please see Ms. Shaw in room 14. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Directions will be shared on social media this week regarding where to park and enter.
DnD club will not meet this week.
Attention Seniors! It’s time to cast your votes for the Senior Superlatives for the yearbook. You may only vote for someone once and voting closes on April 18th. Head to the voting link in your senior google classroom now and help us celebrate the best of the class of 2025.
Eastern Kentucky University will be here for a Lunchroom College Visit on April 14th. Please stop by the table in the cafeteria and see what EKU has to offer.
Student drivers listen carefully! If you do not have a parking tag in your car, see the front office asap. We will ticket before spring break and those tickets are very hard to remove.
Anyone interested in cheerleading tryouts, please come to the front office for an information packet. And dance team information is on their Facebook page.
We will have our FAFSA night, tonight from 5:30pm-7pm in the library to help students and families complete the 25-26 FAFSA.
“Readapalooza is back! Sign up now in the library or by scanning the QR codes posted in the hallways. Come by the library and check out the book. Join in the library during advisory on May 19th and May 21st to talk about your book with other cool people!”
Come join us at FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) for food, fun, and a message from our very own Sara Rolfs! FCA meets every Friday morning at 8:00 in Mr. McCormick’s room (#164).
Students listen carefully! We are putting a new reward system in place for the last 9-weeks of school. It will focus on ZERO tardies, ZERO unexcused absences, and ZERO write-ups. Tickets will be given throughout the next 9-weeks that you can use for amazing treats and celebrations! The challenge will begin as soon as we return from Spring Break so make sure you have zero tardies, zero absences, and zero behavior referrals.
Student drivers listen carefully- if you do not have a parking tag in your car, see the front office asap. We will ticket before spring break and those tickets are very hard to remove.
Anyone interested in cheerleading tryouts, please come to the front office for an information packet.
Dance team information is on their Facebook page.
We will have our second FAFSA night to help students and families complete the 25-26 FAFSA. It will be this Thursday, March 27th, 5:30pm-7pm in the Library.
Juniors and seniors, we will be voting today during card time for prom court. Ask your teacher for the QR code or check google classroom to vote.
Testing is going on today, the bells will be off.
Student drivers listen carefully- if you do not have a parking tag in your car, see the front office asap. We will ticket before spring break and those tickets are very hard to remove.
DND club will not meet this week.
We will have our second FAFSA night to help students and families complete the 25-26 FAFSA. It will be Thursday, March 27th, 5:30pm-7pm, SCHS Library.
Juniors and seniors, we will be voting this Wednesday during card time for prom court. Ask your teacher for the QR code or check google classroom to vote.
Congratulations to Olivia Brangers on the archery team for her 3rd place finish at KHSA 8th regional tournament. This earns her a spot in the state tournament next month. Overall the girl’s team finished 3rd and the boy’s team finished 7th in the regional tournament.
Scott County High School has sent someone to the state tournament every year since 2017.
Prom tickets are on sale until Friday April 11th. Ticket are $40. Guest forms are in Ms. Shaw’s room (room 14) and are also in the front office. Guest forms will need to be completed and turned in when purchasing tickets. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Shaw.
Remember that the benefits fair will be here at SCHS today from 5-7. Make sure you stop by so we can win a pizza party.
Student drivers listen carefully- if you do not have a parking tag in your car, see the front office asap. We will ticket before spring break and those tickets are very hard to remove.
Come join FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) for food and fun! FCA meets every Friday morning at 8:00 in Mr. McCormick’s room (#164).
EOP testing will be on going today and the bells will be off.
Prom tickets are on sale until Friday April 11th. Ticket are $40. Guest forms are in Ms. Shaw’s room (room 14) and are also in the front office. Guest forms will need to be completed and turned in when purchasing tickets. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Shaw.
Come join FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) for food and fun! FCA meets every Friday morning at 8:00 in Mr. McCormick’s room (#164).
D and D club will meet 10 minutes late today.
EOP testing will be on going today and the bells will be off. Students need to report directly to the library.
Teachers- take regular attendance in IC. If you have juniors in your class, mark them present. Mrs. Walls will take care of the junior’s attendance. If you have an extra roster, after you take attendance, tape it on the door and we will be around to collect it.
Today is ACT day. Seniors- you must be PR ready and have all tasks completed to be excused. Check Pathful and your email if you are unsure. Juniors- if you plan to check out after the ACT, you MUST HAVE a written note or a parent has to come check you out. There WILL NOT be any emails or phone calls accepted today, March 11th.
The bells will be off today for testing.