Old Kentucky Home Middle School

Old Kentucky Home Middle School Parent/Student Calendar: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fzrChD5BAsQQG-0h6Hlg4Gl7pzLNNRALnkYxzud1j8o/edit?usp=sharing 8th Grade Graduation

Happy Sunny Friday! Finally some sunshine and what better day than on a Friday and on an OKH LEADer’s birthday! Today OK...
05/29/2026

Happy Sunny Friday! Finally some sunshine and what better day than on a Friday and on an OKH LEADer’s birthday!

Today OKH wants to share with the world a big ole Happy Birthday to Dr.Jessica Kephart, one of the assistant principals at OKH. Dr. Kephart wears many different hats at OKH and we are very fortunate to have her leadership each day.

Dr. Kephart works tirelessly to help make students and LEADers feel more comfortable in each and every class. She spends time looking at and deciding which educational tools and curriculums will be best suited to meet the needs of each person involved in the class. She takes time to have individual coaching sessions with LEADers and students on ways to make the curriculum better or tools to help them navigate through the class. She always has an open door policy for each and every person at OKH.

Dr. Kephart also spends time on reimagining possibilities of anything related to OKH. She is constantly thinking and working on ways to improve anything connected to OKH. She looks for ways to make things easier and better for all parties involved.

She also enjoys helping all students become successful. Whether it be through interventions for learning or behavior, she is constantly working to finds ways for each and every student to find success in their days at OKH.

OKH is very blessed to have Dr. Jessica Kephart LEADing at OKH. Her work and time does not go unnoticed. We hope you have an EXCELLENT birthday filled with joy, care, and happiness! Happy Birthday Dr. Jessica Kephart!

School may be out, but OKH still has some LEADers to celebrate on their birthdays. Today, we would like to wish Mr. Shaw...
05/26/2026

School may be out, but OKH still has some LEADers to celebrate on their birthdays. Today, we would like to wish Mr. Shawn Thacker a very happy birthday!

Mr. Thacker is one of OKH’s Diverse Learner LEADers. Mr. Thacker works hard to build relationships with all students, especially students that may not want to be at school. He takes time to listen and show all students that they are important and that it is important to have them as a part of the OKH Community. Mr. Thacker has many tools in helping to build relationships with all students, but his best tool is the ability to just listen to students. Through the time he gives to students just listening allows them to see that they are cared for each and every day. When Mr. Thacker is not LEADing at OKH, you can find him LEADing on the football field, where he is also building relationships with more students.

OKH is very blessed to have Mr. Shawn Thacker LEADing at OKH. OKH hopes you have a great birthday filled with all the care you give students each and every day! Happy Birthday Mr. Shawn Thacker!

May is a super exciting time with all the celebrations and end of the year preparations! May definitely keeps all LEADer...
05/26/2026

May is a super exciting time with all the celebrations and end of the year preparations! May definitely keeps all LEADers moving! In all the planning and preparations for the end of the year we forgot to shout out some very important LEADers on their birthdays. We want to take some time (even if it has passed) to wish these very important people a very happy late birthday!

Mrs. Jessica Cook- celebrated her birthday early in May. Ms. Cook is a phenomenal Business LEADer that works around the clock to find ways to get students not only thinking about business and a future in business, but their financial planning for their futures. Mrs. Cook works tirelessly to find ways to connect with all students by listening or providing them any help that they need. She is always making time for all students. OKH is very lucky to have Mrs. Cook preparing young minds for the future.

Mrs. Allison Knoppe- OKH Social Studies LEADer- celebrated her birthday on May 15. Mrs. Knoppe works tirelessly to help students make connections to past historical moments to connections to ideas of today. She works hard with students to help them understand the importance of having a voice and understanding the meaning of decisions made today that could one day affect their futures. OKH is very blessed in having a Social Studies LEADer that takes time to help students understand the importance of being informed correctly and having a voice when it matters most.

Mrs. Krystal Carroll- Mrs Krystal is OKH Family Resource and Youth Services Coordinator. Mrs. Krystal celebrated her birthday on May 23. Mrs. Krystal works around the clock to make sure all students, families, faculty, and staff needs are met. Mrs. Krystal is always willing to step up and help with any task possible. She dedicates time to working with all students through out OKH. She is constantly sharing her caring heart and optimistic energy with all of OKH. OKH is very blessed to have her LEADing.

These three ladies are definitely the BEST and deserve to be celebrated not only on their birthdays but everyday, year round. Thank you each for your caring heart and positive energy. OKH hopes you all had the BEST birthdays ever!

A new science Leader will be joining us here at OKHMS next school year. Please join us in welcoming Ms. Cassidy Ferguson...
05/21/2026

A new science Leader will be joining us here at OKHMS next school year. Please join us in welcoming Ms. Cassidy Ferguson to our OKHMS community!
"Hello! My name is Cassidy Ferguson, and I am entering my 5th year in teaching. For the past four years, I have taught English as well as Anatomy and Physiology at the Health Collab. I am excited to begin a new chapter in a science position at OKH and look forward to all the opportunities the upcoming school year will bring!"

"Dear Thomas Nelson Families,Get ready to kick off an exciting Fall 2026 sports season! To ensure our student-athletes a...
05/20/2026

"Dear Thomas Nelson Families,
Get ready to kick off an exciting Fall 2026 sports season! To ensure our student-athletes are set up for success both on and off the field, we are hosting our annual Fall Sports Kickoff Meeting.
We require all middle and high school student-athletes planning to participate in a fall sport, along with at least one parent or guardian, to attend this important session.

📅 Event Details
Date: Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Thomas Nelson High School
Commons (for social gathering)
Auditorium (for the main meeting)

📋 Night at a Glance
The General Session: We will cover the essential big-picture requirements to get your athlete cleared and ready to play. Topics include leadership expectations, required paperwork, physicals, attendance policies, academic standards, communication updates, athlete safety, and fundraising basics.

Coach Breakout Meetings: Immediately following the general session, families will break out into individual sport meetings. This is your chance to meet the coaches, go over team schedules, discuss team culture, and get answers to sport-specific questions.
Thank you for your continued support of Thomas Nelson Athletics.

We can't wait to see you there and start the season strong!
Go Generals!

We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Mrs. Jessica Holt! She brings a plethora of experiences to our social studies ...
05/20/2026

We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Mrs. Jessica Holt! She brings a plethora of experiences to our social studies department and our school community. Please welcome her to OKHMS!

"Hi! I’m Jessica Holt, and I’m excited to be joining the Social Studies team at OKHMS this year! I hold certifications in Elementary Education, Middle School Social Studies, and P–12 Special Education, and I’m passionate about creating engaging learning experiences and building strong relationships with students. One thing I’m most excited about with joining OKHMS is the opportunity to help make Social Studies meaningful, engaging, and connected to the real world for students each day."

With the expansion of our FMD classroom comes a new Leader to our OKHMS School Community for the 26/27 school year. Plea...
05/19/2026

With the expansion of our FMD classroom comes a new Leader to our OKHMS School Community for the 26/27 school year. Please welcome Mrs. Michelle Robbins!
"My name is Michelle Robbins, and I’m excited to join the Wildcat family! Over the past five years, I’ve worked as a Special Education Consultant. Prior to that, I spent 20 years as an MSD teacher. Earlier in my career, I worked as a Recreation Therapist in residential treatment facilities. Throughout my professional life, I’ve had the privilege of working with children who present unique challenges. I’m committed to treating every student with the same respect, care, and patience I would give my own family (I have a 15 yo son who will be a freshman at NCHS)—balanced with a healthy sense of humor, because life with kids often requires flexibility and a smile."

Nelson County FRYSC and Bardstown FRYSC will be hosting a SNAP benefits sign-up event. If you are interested in seeing i...
05/19/2026

Nelson County FRYSC and Bardstown FRYSC will be hosting a SNAP benefits sign-up event. If you are interested in seeing if you qualify, please scan the QR code and sign up for a time to meet with a SNAP benefits coordinator. This is a free event; you will need to register for an appointment time. We look forward to seeing you there!

What a beautiful Tuesday to shout from the rooftops a very, very important birthday! Today we celebrate OKH Principal, M...
05/12/2026

What a beautiful Tuesday to shout from the rooftops a very, very important birthday! Today we celebrate OKH Principal, Mr. Sean Smith’s birthday!

Mr. Smith goes above and beyond to make sure all students, families, and LEADers felt heard, cared for, valued, and supported each and every day. Mr. Smith dedicates time and energy to celebrating the accomplishments of each and every person in the OKH Community. Through his busy days he helps students understand that growth comes through effort, learning, and perseverance. By working hard with these qualities in mind students can tackle just about anything.

Thank you Mr. Sean Smith for LEADing with kindness, encouragement, and a heart for helping others become their best selves. OKH is a stronger and more caring place because of your leadership. Wishing you a birthday filled with joy and appreciation you bring to others every day! Happy Birthday Mr. Sean Smith!

Nelson Elite Tryout Registration 2026-2027!! ⚽️You must register for the tryout! We will not be accepting walk-up regist...
05/12/2026

Nelson Elite Tryout Registration 2026-2027!! ⚽️

You must register for the tryout! We will not be accepting walk-up registrations.

Academy Age (U8 & U9) registration cost is $10 and includes a shirt. Academy age group is a Talent Identification event, as well as, allowing players and families to see the difference in practice sessions and ask general questions. This is a travel league with games played against other clubs in the state of KY. Talent ID dates are 5/27 & 5/28 5:30-7pm on Field #3!

All other age groups tryout dates have been listed below in graphic. Tryouts are $10- and players will receive a training shirt that must be worn during all days of tryouts. If you REGISTER BY 5/15/26 you will be guaranteed your correct size shirt!! Registrations after that date will receive any remaining shirt we have. If you do not see your age group listed it is likely because it is a high school aged team and they will hold tryouts at the END of the High School Season.

🚨Players are REQUIRED to attend the first tryout session in their age group. Players wishing to play up can attend the tryout of the team above after the first session. You may not attend tryouts for teams younger than your age group.

📅June 3rd will be a tentative Makeup Date. Schedules TBD.

U17/U18 boys tryout will be at Five Star Stadium not Dean Watts Park. This tryout is for our GLC/ KPL team coached by Scott Deopere. We will have a second u17/u18 boys team that will play in the KSSL if we have enough numbers. The tryout for that team will be in the fall after the high school season.

🧢Coaches will be announced prior to tryouts

🥅 Players are encouraged to attend both tryout sessions.

📈You can find the age group chart posted in the comment section.

🚨Register by 5/15/26 to guarantee tryout shirt!! https://system.gotsport.com/programs/95H472230?reg_role=player

Address

301 Wildcat Lane
Bardstown, KY
40004

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

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+15023497040

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