Barren County School District
Where Opportunity Creates Success
We're excited to celebrate some well-deserved recognition for members of our Barren County Nutrition Services team!
CheyAnne Fant was named Kentucky School Nutrition Association Director of the Year, and Beth Carder was named Kentucky School Nutrition Association Manager of the Year. Both will advance to the national competition.
We're also proud to share that Angie Riddle was elected Kentucky School Nutrition Association Manager Co-Chair, a statewide leadership role that will allow her to represent school nutrition professionals across Kentucky.
Congratulations to CheyAnne, Beth, and Angie! Thank you for the care, dedication, and heart you bring to serving our students every day.
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Congratulations to Ben Jackson on being named principal of Park City Elementary School!
For more than 20 years, Ben has served the Park City community as a teacher, instructional leader, and advocate for students. Throughout that time, he has built strong relationships with students, staff, and families while helping make Park City the special place it is today.
Please join us in congratulating Ben as he begins this new chapter of service to the Park City Elementary community. We are excited for the future and look forward to all that lies ahead.
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For more than 20 years, Ben has served the Park City community as a teacher, instructional leader, and advocate for students. Throughout that time, he has built strong relationships with students, staff, and families while helping make Park City the special place it is today.
Please join us in congratulating Ben as he begins this new chapter of service to the Park City Elementary community. We are excited for the future and look forward to all that lies ahead.
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We want to recognize the accomplishments of our outstanding FFA Chapter at Barren County High School. They had 22 members proudly representing our school in various contests, showcasing their hard work, dedication, and love for agriculture.
Honors & Awards Earned Included:
- Gold Emblem Chapter - Barren County High School
- 2025-2026 Kentucky FFA Vice President - Matthew Estes
- State Degree Recipients: Addy Allen, Jonna Ford, Alana Houchens, Jay Houchens, Kyra Moore, Brooklyn Russel, Holland Kelsay
- Animal Systems, Division 5: 1st Place - Jonna Ford*
- Food Products & Processing, Division 6: 1st Place - Addison Bow & Bridgette Smith*
- Ag Sales- 2nd Place Superior Rating: Adeline Coleman, Aleigha Nuetzman, AnneClaire Garmon, & Briley Creekmore
- Ag Quiz Bowl - 3rd Place: Addy Allen, Briley Creekmore, Ella Hoggard, & Holland Kelsay
- Sheep & Goat Prepared Speech - 3rd Place: Jonna Ford
- FFA Quiz - 5th Place: Kinley Allen
*indicates advancing to National FFA Convention
Competing members included:
- Parliamentary Procedure Team - Addy Allen, Adeline Coleman, Alana Houchens, Ella Hoggard, Hallie Hughes, Jacob Wilson, & Jonna Ford.
- AgriScience Fair Competitors - AnneClaire Garmon, Audrey Carter, Kinsley Mattox, Chloe Floyd, & Lily Turner
- Swine Prepared Speech - Adeline Coleman
- Fruit & Vegetable Prepared Speech - Holland Kelsay
- Extemporaneous Speech - Addison Bow
- Employability Skills - Alana Houchens
- State Officer Candidate - Holland Kelsay
Congratulations to the Barren County FFA Chapter!
Honors & Awards Earned Included:
- Gold Emblem Chapter - Barren County High School
- 2025-2026 Kentucky FFA Vice President - Matthew Estes
- State Degree Recipients: Addy Allen, Jonna Ford, Alana Houchens, Jay Houchens, Kyra Moore, Brooklyn Russel, Holland Kelsay
- Animal Systems, Division 5: 1st Place - Jonna Ford*
- Food Products & Processing, Division 6: 1st Place - Addison Bow & Bridgette Smith*
- Ag Sales- 2nd Place Superior Rating: Adeline Coleman, Aleigha Nuetzman, AnneClaire Garmon, & Briley Creekmore
- Ag Quiz Bowl - 3rd Place: Addy Allen, Briley Creekmore, Ella Hoggard, & Holland Kelsay
- Sheep & Goat Prepared Speech - 3rd Place: Jonna Ford
- FFA Quiz - 5th Place: Kinley Allen
*indicates advancing to National FFA Convention
Competing members included:
- Parliamentary Procedure Team - Addy Allen, Adeline Coleman, Alana Houchens, Ella Hoggard, Hallie Hughes, Jacob Wilson, & Jonna Ford.
- AgriScience Fair Competitors - AnneClaire Garmon, Audrey Carter, Kinsley Mattox, Chloe Floyd, & Lily Turner
- Swine Prepared Speech - Adeline Coleman
- Fruit & Vegetable Prepared Speech - Holland Kelsay
- Extemporaneous Speech - Addison Bow
- Employability Skills - Alana Houchens
- State Officer Candidate - Holland Kelsay
Congratulations to the Barren County FFA Chapter!
We're looking for a great educator to join the team at Austin Tracy Elementary!
At ATE, you'll be part of a school community that is committed to helping students learn, grow, and succeed. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and want to work alongside dedicated educators, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today:
https://barrenctyky.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5790490
Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them in the comments or share this post!
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At ATE, you'll be part of a school community that is committed to helping students learn, grow, and succeed. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and want to work alongside dedicated educators, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today:
https://barrenctyky.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5790490
Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them in the comments or share this post!
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28 years later... and we’re still leading by serving others! This week’s #ThrowbackThursday features the 1998 National Beta Club. As our students gear up for the National Beta Convention, we wish them the best of luck!
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🌞🚗 Summer Feeding Pickup Is Tomorrow! 🚗🌞
Just a reminder that the next Barren County Summer Feeding meal kit pickup is tomorrow!
If you're registered, be sure to review your pickup location, time, driving route, and menu information before heading out.
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Not signed up? You may still have an opportunity to receive a meal kit. During the last 30 minutes of a site's operating hours, any remaining kits may be made available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thank you for allowing us to serve families across Barren County this summer. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
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Just a reminder that the next Barren County Summer Feeding meal kit pickup is tomorrow!
If you're registered, be sure to review your pickup location, time, driving route, and menu information before heading out.
đź”— https://canva.link/8sbvi38chnqwrak
Not signed up? You may still have an opportunity to receive a meal kit. During the last 30 minutes of a site's operating hours, any remaining kits may be made available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thank you for allowing us to serve families across Barren County this summer. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
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Due to a schedule change, the Tiny Trojans Bus will not be making our Park City stop tomorrow, but we’ll see everyone at Hiseville at 9:45 AM
We can’t wait for another fun day of learning and smiles. Thank you for understanding, and we’ll see you tomorrow at Hiseville!
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We can’t wait for another fun day of learning and smiles. Thank you for understanding, and we’ll see you tomorrow at Hiseville!
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Looking for the right place to learn, grow, and succeed? Find Your Fit with Barren County Schools!
Whether your child is starting kindergarten, transitioning to a new school, or joining us for the first time, we invite you to explore all that Barren County Schools has to offer.
Open Enrollment - July 7 from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Can't make it that day? Online enrollment is available anytime, anywhere. Click here to enroll: https://tinyurl.com/2k4uctaz
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This week, we're showcasing the 1948 Park City High School & Hiseville High School FFA charters. We want to honor our roots of leadership, learning, and growth as we compete at the FFA State Convention!
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🌞🚗 Summer Feeding Pickup Is Tomorrow! 🚗🌞
Just a reminder that the next Barren County Summer Feeding meal kit pickup is tomorrow!
If you're registered, be sure to review your pickup location, time, driving route, and menu information before heading out.
đź”— https://canva.link/8sbvi38chnqwrak
Not signed up? You may still have an opportunity to receive a meal kit. During the last 30 minutes of a site's operating hours, any remaining kits may be made available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thank you for allowing us to serve families across Barren County this summer. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
#WeareBC #SummerFeeding2026
Just a reminder that the next Barren County Summer Feeding meal kit pickup is tomorrow!
If you're registered, be sure to review your pickup location, time, driving route, and menu information before heading out.
đź”— https://canva.link/8sbvi38chnqwrak
Not signed up? You may still have an opportunity to receive a meal kit. During the last 30 minutes of a site's operating hours, any remaining kits may be made available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thank you for allowing us to serve families across Barren County this summer. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
#WeareBC #SummerFeeding2026
Looking for the right place to learn, grow, and succeed? Find Your Fit with Barren County Schools!
Whether your child is starting kindergarten, transitioning to a new school, or joining us for the first time, we invite you to explore all that Barren County Schools has to offer.
Open Enrollment - July 7 from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Can't make it that day? Online enrollment is available anytime, anywhere. Click here to enroll: https://tinyurl.com/2k4uctaz
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The Tiny Trojans Learning Bus will be on the roll in June! This is a great opportunity to build school readiness skills for your little one. Click here for more information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EfKaExXkUOoQ3YwKqeu3DMK2h6eBjtjefElhy1Hmz70/edit?usp=drivesdk
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Congratulations to the Trojan Academy for winning the Highest Attendance belt for the middle/high division!
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Congratulations to North Jackson Elementary for being the large elementary "Highest Attendance Winner" for the final month of school!
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Congratulations to Temple Hill Elementary for winning the "Highest Attendance" belt for the final month of school! Way to show up, Bulldogs!
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Congratulations to College Street Campus for winning the "Most Improved Attendance" belt for the final month of school!
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Through our Trojan Table and Dirt to Dish program, our students are engaged in hands-on learning that has a tangible impact on our community. Check out the story here: https://glasgownews1.com/2026/06/03/barren-county-student-led-food-production-keeps-growing/
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This week’s #ThrowbackThursday features the 1990 Trojan Marching Band. It takes serious dedication to be part of the Trojan Marching Band, and the only thing hotter than the scorching sun at band camp is the performance they create!
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Congratulations to Shaun McPherson on her retirement from Barren County Schools! Thank you for the years you spent serving our students and supporting their success. Your impact will be felt for years to come. Wishing you all the best in retirement!
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Congratulations to Chele Gillon on her retirement from Barren County Schools! Thank you for the countless ways you have supported our students, families, and staff over the years. Wishing you all the best as you begin this next chapter. Happy retirement!
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