Fleming County Schools
Bridging Purpose and Possibilities
Dear Fleming Countians,
Today, the Kentucky Department of Education released the 2025-2026 Kentucky School Report Cards, providing a statewide look at student achievement. For Fleming County Schools, this is an opportunity to recognize our successes, examine where improvement is needed, and reflect on our work. We have much to be proud of, thanks to our students, educators, staff, families, and community. Still, we have work ahead, particularly in Reading, Math, and Writing. Our focus remains on every student growing, mastering grade-level expectations, and preparing for success.
As we review these results, I believe it is important to understand what state assessments tell us, and what they do not. Each spring, students take assessments measuring their understanding of academic standards. The results identify strengths and areas needing additional support. We use them to improve teaching and learning.
However, state test scores represent one data point, reflecting performance during a short testing window in May. Think about everything students learn between August and May. The progress they make in reading, the writing they produce, the mathematics they apply, and the problems they solve. Much of that learning, particularly the ability to apply knowledge in meaningful situations, cannot be fully captured through one assessment. State testing matters. But there is more to learning than what can be measured over a few days in May.
That belief led Fleming County Schools to introduce our local accountability system, the Measures of Quality, in January 2022. We wanted families and our community to see a more complete picture of student learning throughout the year, rather than waiting until fall for the previous spring's results. More importantly, we wanted to understand what students can actually do with what they learn, not simply whether they can select the correct answer on a test.
Our Measures of Quality emphasize three areas: Growth, Mastery, and Readiness. Growth examines progress, regardless of where students begin. Mastery focuses on whether students understand and can demonstrate grade-level expectations. Readiness examines whether they can apply learning, solve problems, and prepare for future opportunities. All three matter. A student may make tremendous growth but still need support reaching grade-level expectations. Another may meet expectations but need opportunities to extend and apply learning. Our responsibility is to recognize both and respond accordingly.
Students also deserve opportunities to demonstrate learning beyond the subjects measured on state assessments. Throughout the year, they engage in authentic writing, interdisciplinary learning, performance assessments, and real-world problem-solving. Whether investigating a scientific question, explaining a mathematical concept, or developing a solution to a community challenge, these experiences provide evidence of what students know and can do. They also help teachers determine where additional support is needed.
This year, we are introducing Vibrancy, Measures of Quality 5.0, the next evolution of our local accountability system. Vibrancy strengthens our focus on students' daily learning experiences and the conditions that contribute to success. If we want better outcomes, we must examine what happens throughout the learning process, not simply the results. Are students thinking deeply? Applying their knowledge? Receiving meaningful feedback? Demonstrating Growth, Mastery, and Readiness? Through quarterly reporting, we will make our progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement more visible to families and our community.
Let me be clear. None of this diminishes the importance of Kentucky's state assessments or our responsibility to ensure students meet grade-level expectations. Reading matters. Math matters. Writing matters. We must strengthen these foundational skills, address achievement gaps, and provide the support every student needs. State assessment results remain important, but they cannot tell the whole story.
Ultimately, we are not choosing between state and local accountability. We need both. State assessments provide important information about academic achievement, while our local measures help us understand Growth, Mastery, and Readiness throughout the year. Together, they help us ask better questions, make informed decisions, and focus on what matters most. Our community deserves to know not only how students performed in May, but how they are growing and what they can actually do with their learning.
Thank you for your continued support of Fleming County Schools. We have successes to celebrate, challenges to address, and important work ahead. Our commitment remains focused on meaningful learning experiences, high expectations, and opportunities for every student to succeed, not simply on an assessment, but in school, in our community, and throughout life.
Our Journey Continues...
Brian K. Creasman
Superintendent
Fall Break 2026
Fleming County Schools will be on Fall Break from Monday, October 12, through Friday, October 16, 2026.
School offices and the District Office will remain open during Fall Break, but services will be limited.
Welcome to the week of Monday, October 5, 2026.
Check out this week's district news: https://flemingcsky.edurooms.com/newsletters/fleming-county-school-district/newsletters/fcs-our-journey-newsletter-week-of-october-5-2026
Dear Fleming Countians,
Fleming County Schools is seeking members for the 2026-2027 Local Accountability Advisory Council (LAAC). We are specifically looking for parents, guardians, business owners, and community members who are willing to bring their perspectives, experiences, and unique insights to this important work.
Fleming County Schools has been involved in local accountability work since the fall of 2021, and we are beginning Year 3 of our Local Accountability Advisory Council. The council plays an important role in helping the district answer an important question: What should matter when we talk about the success of our students and schools? Council members help us identify the metrics that matter in Fleming County and shape a local accountability model that reflects what our students, families, and community value most.
The first meeting of this year's Local Accountability Advisory Council will be Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Fleming County High School. Meetings are held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, with lunch and snacks provided at each meeting. This year, we will hold five in-person advisory council meetings between October and April. All in-person meetings will be held on the Fleming County High School campus.
If you are interested in serving on the council, please complete the short survey at the link below. We need different perspectives. We need voices from across our Fleming County communities. Most importantly, we need people willing to help us think about what really matters when we define success for our students and schools.
The survey will close on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:00 pm.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdI8aoo868WSTs60d6zU5ujnAQt7-asgMK6ukdu1Z3IgJJZwA/viewform?usp=dialog
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 606-845-5851 or brian.creasman@fleming.kyschools.us. Thank you for considering being part of this important work. Your voice matters, and we want it represented as we continue building an accountability model that reflects the priorities of Fleming County.
Our Journey Continues...
Brian K. Creasman
Superintendent
Fleming County Schools
Dear Fleming Countians,
Fleming County Schools is seeking members for the 2026-2027 Local Accountability Advisory Council (LAAC). We are specifically looking for parents, guardians, business owners, and community members who are willing to bring their perspectives, experiences, and unique insights to this important work.
Fleming County Schools has been involved in local accountability work since the fall of 2021, and we are beginning Year 3 of our Local Accountability Advisory Council. The council plays an important role in helping the district answer an important question: What should matter when we talk about the success of our students and schools? Council members help us identify the metrics that matter in Fleming County and shape a local accountability model that reflects what our students, families, and community value most.
The first meeting of this year's Local Accountability Advisory Council will be Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Fleming County High School. Meetings are held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, with lunch and snacks provided at each meeting. This year, we will hold five in-person advisory council meetings between October and April. All in-person meetings will be held on the Fleming County High School campus.
If you are interested in serving on the council, please complete the short survey at the link below. We need different perspectives. We need voices from across our Fleming County communities. Most importantly, we need people willing to help us think about what really matters when we define success for our students and schools.
The survey will close on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:00 pm.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdI8aoo868WSTs60d6zU5ujnAQt7-asgMK6ukdu1Z3IgJJZwA/viewform?usp=dialog
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 606-845-5851 or brian.creasman@fleming.kyschools.us. Thank you for considering being part of this important work. Your voice matters, and we want it represented as we continue building an accountability model that reflects the priorities of Fleming County.
Our Journey Continues...
Brian K. Creasman
Superintendent
Fleming County Schools
Dear Fleming Countians,
This morning, one of our school buses traveling in the Hillsboro area was forced off the roadway by a personal vehicle. Our bus driver safely moved the bus to the side of the road, where it became stuck in a ditch.
More importantly, all students and the bus driver are safe and doing well. Another school bus responded and transported the students safely to school.
We appreciate the quick response and assistance of the Hillsboro First Responders. We are also thankful for our bus driver and transportation staff for keeping the safety of our students at the center of their response.
If you have any questions, please contact the Fleming County Schools District Office at 606-845-5851.
Respectfully,
Brian K. Creasman
Superintendent
Fleming County Schools
This morning, one of our school buses traveling in the Hillsboro area was forced off the roadway by a personal vehicle. Our bus driver safely moved the bus to the side of the road, where it became stuck in a ditch.
More importantly, all students and the bus driver are safe and doing well. Another school bus responded and transported the students safely to school.
We appreciate the quick response and assistance of the Hillsboro First Responders. We are also thankful for our bus driver and transportation staff for keeping the safety of our students at the center of their response.
If you have any questions, please contact the Fleming County Schools District Office at 606-845-5851.
Respectfully,
Brian K. Creasman
Superintendent
Fleming County Schools
Welcome to the week of Monday, September 28, 2026
Check out this week's district news: https://flemingcsky.edurooms.com/newsletters/fleming-county-school-district/newsletters/fcs-our-journey-newsletter-september-28-2026
Check out this week's district news: https://flemingcsky.edurooms.com/newsletters/fleming-county-school-district/newsletters/fcs-our-journey-newsletter-september-28-2026
Welcome to the week of Monday, September 21, 2026
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Welcome to the week of Monday, September 14, 2026
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Welcome to the week of Monday, September 7, 2026
Check out this week's district news: https://flemingcsky.edurooms.com/newsletters/fleming-county-school-district/newsletters/fcs-our-journey-newsletter-september-6-2026
School Holiday: Monday, September 7, 2026
Dear Fleming Countians,
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in response to the Heat Advisories affecting our area, Fleming County Schools announced that all classroom-related activities, including recess and other outdoor activities, would be moved indoors beginning Wednesday, September 2, 2026, through Friday, September 4, 2026.
In addition, we placed restrictions on outdoor athletic activities and practices in accordance with all applicable KHSAA heat-related guidelines and safety requirements.
The health and safety of our students and staff remain our highest priority. We will continue monitoring weather conditions and the heat index closely and will adjust school and athletic activities as conditions warrant.
Thank you for your continued patience, understanding, and support as we work to keep our students and staff safe.
Brian K. Creasman
Superintendent
Fleming County Schools
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in response to the Heat Advisories affecting our area, Fleming County Schools announced that all classroom-related activities, including recess and other outdoor activities, would be moved indoors beginning Wednesday, September 2, 2026, through Friday, September 4, 2026.
In addition, we placed restrictions on outdoor athletic activities and practices in accordance with all applicable KHSAA heat-related guidelines and safety requirements.
The health and safety of our students and staff remain our highest priority. We will continue monitoring weather conditions and the heat index closely and will adjust school and athletic activities as conditions warrant.
Thank you for your continued patience, understanding, and support as we work to keep our students and staff safe.
Brian K. Creasman
Superintendent
Fleming County Schools
Dear Flemingsburg Elementary Parents and Guardians,
Today, Flemingsburg Elementary experienced technical issues with the HVAC system that caused the system to stop working properly in several areas of the building. We immediately had technicians on campus working to identify and correct the issue.
At approximately 4:30 p.m., the issues were resolved, and the HVAC system was fully operational again. We will continue monitoring the system throughout the evening to ensure classrooms and other areas of the building are maintaining appropriate temperature and humidity levels.
I recognize that portions of the building became uncomfortably warm during the school day. That is not acceptable. Our students, faculty, and staff deserve a learning and working environment that is safe and comfortable, and we will continue working to ensure the system is operating as expected before students return tomorrow.
I appreciate the patience and understanding of our students, families, faculty, and staff as we worked through today's issues. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at brian.creasman@fleming.kyschool.us or by calling 606-845-5851.
Sincerely,
Brian Creasman
Superintendent
Fleming County Schools
Today, Flemingsburg Elementary experienced technical issues with the HVAC system that caused the system to stop working properly in several areas of the building. We immediately had technicians on campus working to identify and correct the issue.
At approximately 4:30 p.m., the issues were resolved, and the HVAC system was fully operational again. We will continue monitoring the system throughout the evening to ensure classrooms and other areas of the building are maintaining appropriate temperature and humidity levels.
I recognize that portions of the building became uncomfortably warm during the school day. That is not acceptable. Our students, faculty, and staff deserve a learning and working environment that is safe and comfortable, and we will continue working to ensure the system is operating as expected before students return tomorrow.
I appreciate the patience and understanding of our students, families, faculty, and staff as we worked through today's issues. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at brian.creasman@fleming.kyschool.us or by calling 606-845-5851.
Sincerely,
Brian Creasman
Superintendent
Fleming County Schools
Welcome to the week of Monday, August 31, 2026
Check out this week's district news: https://flemingcsky.edurooms.com/newsletters/fleming-county-school-district/newsletters/fcs-our-journey-newsletter-week-of-august-24-2026
FCS Proposed Tax Rate
The Fleming County Board of Education is proposing a general fund tax levy of 44.0 cents on real property and 44.0 cents on personal property.
The General Fund tax levied in fiscal year 2026 was 44.8 cents on real property and 44.9 cents on personal property and produced revenue of $4,373,266.36. The proposed General Fund tax rate of 44.0 cents on real property and 44.0 cents on personal property is expected to produce $4,256,576. The compensating tax for 2027 is 42.8 cents on real property and 42.8 cents on personal property and is expected to produce $4,125,486.32.
The proposed rate is expected to generate more revenue than received in the preceding year. Any additional revenue from the previous year will be used to fund staffing.
The proposed tax rate is not subject to recall under KRS 132.017
The General Assembly has required publication of this advertisement and information contained herein.
The Fleming County Board of Education is proposing a general fund tax levy of 44.0 cents on real property and 44.0 cents on personal property.
The General Fund tax levied in fiscal year 2026 was 44.8 cents on real property and 44.9 cents on personal property and produced revenue of $4,373,266.36. The proposed General Fund tax rate of 44.0 cents on real property and 44.0 cents on personal property is expected to produce $4,256,576. The compensating tax for 2027 is 42.8 cents on real property and 42.8 cents on personal property and is expected to produce $4,125,486.32.
The proposed rate is expected to generate more revenue than received in the preceding year. Any additional revenue from the previous year will be used to fund staffing.
The proposed tax rate is not subject to recall under KRS 132.017
The General Assembly has required publication of this advertisement and information contained herein.
First Day of School: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
⚠️ SCHOOL TRAFFIC NOTICE: Flemingsburg Elementary School
As we prepare to welcome students back on Tuesday, August 25, parents and guardians should become familiar with the student drop-off and pick-up traffic patterns at Flemingsburg Elementary School.
If you plan to drop off or pick up your child, please use the link below to review the traffic pattern before arriving on campus:
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Arrival and dismissal traffic may be heavier than usual, especially during the first several days of school. Please:
• Allow additional travel time
• Drive slowly and remain alert
• Follow all posted signs and staff directions
• Be patient as families adjust to new routines
Your attention, patience, and cooperation will help protect our students, families, and staff while keeping traffic moving safely and efficiently.
#FCSOurStory
FCS 2026-2027 School Information
Attention Fleming Countians:
All Fleming County Schools campuses and the District Office will be closed on Friday, August 21, 2026, for mandatory Opening Day staff professional development.
Campuses and the District Office will reopen to the public on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
Dear Fleming Countians:
A dream years in the making will come true on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, when the new Flemingsburg Elementary School officially opens its doors to students on the district's first day of school.
This week, FES faculty and staff are making their classrooms awesome for students, while contractors complete the finishing touches throughout the building. We are only days away from opening this beautiful place of learning, one that will serve Fleming County students for decades to come.
A special thank-you must go to the faculty and staff of Flemingsburg Elementary School. Throughout the planning, transition, and move into the new building, they have demonstrated patience, flexibility, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to their students. They have invested tremendous time and energy into preparing classrooms and creating a welcoming learning environment. A beautiful building provides the space, but the people inside it make it a school. Our FES faculty and staff are bringing this new school to life.
We also cannot thank the Fleming County Board of Education and the many community members enough for helping make this dream a reality for our students, teachers, and staff. None of this was easy, but together, as a community, we made it possible.
On Monday, August 24, 2026, we look forward to welcoming students and families to the new Flemingsburg Elementary School Open House. Students and families will have the opportunity to tour the building, visit classrooms, and meet their teachers before the first day of school on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 606-845-5851 or by email at brian.creasman@fleming.kyschools.us.
Our Journey Continues…
Brian K. Creasman
Superintendent
Fleming County Schools
