October 1, 2019

Dear Fleming Countians:

Today, the Kentucky Department of Education released test scores for each school district and each 
public K-12 school in Kentucky. I would like to share details about where we are and where we are 
going. This is always an exciting time in the district as test scores are released for the previous 
year. This year is even more exciting as Kentucky launches a new accountability model that utilizes 
a 5-star classification systems for schools and school districts. It is essential to understand 
that this year’s accountability scores will look different from previous academic years – as 
Kentucky tries to better communicate student, school and district performance. Though there are 
some school districts and educators who disagree with rating schools and school districts this way, 
Fleming County Schools has fully embraced the 5-star system. Early in the fall of 2018, we began 
publicizing our “5-star quest to excellence.” Since the fall of 2014, our vision to be a District 
of Distinction has not changed, and in fact, the 5-star accountability model only strengthens our 
focus to become the best school district in Kentucky for students.

FLEMING COUNTY SCHOOLS will be participating in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.  As part of this program, EWING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FLEMINGSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HILLSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SIMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL AND FLEMING COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL will offer healthy meals every school day at NO COST to the students due to the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision for school year 2019-2020.  Students will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a household application.  

For more information, you may call Jan Anderson, School Nutrition Director at 606-845-9003 or e-mail at jan.anderson@fleming.kyschools.us

This year, Fleming County Schools is documenting all the great things that occur in classrooms and schools and why we are quickly becoming a “District of Distinction!”

Each week, Fleming County Schools recognizes one of our outstanding students in the Student Spotlight - click here to view the recipients.

Each week, Fleming County Schools recognizes one outstanding employee in the Staff Spotlight - click here to view the recipients.

It is the mission of Ersil P. Ward Elementary School to provide leadership and guidance, promote research based instruction in all content areas, and to prepare all students to become productive members of society.