Washington County Schools

06/19/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Deputy Leslee Wagner! 🏆

Washington County Schools School Resource Officer Deputy Leslee Wagner has been named a Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers (KYASRO) Regional School Resource Officer Winner!

This statewide recognition reflects Deputy Wagner’s unwavering commitment to school safety, student well-being, and the positive relationships she builds with students, staff, and families each day.

Since joining Washington County Schools in 2023, she has made a lasting impact through her dedication, leadership, and service.
We are incredibly proud of Deputy Wagner and grateful for all she does to support and protect our school community. ❤️💙💛

Read more about this well-deserved honor here: 🔗https://washington.kyschools.us/350874_2?articleID=68268

06/19/2026

🎉Happy Juneteenth!❤️💛💚

Today, Washington County Schools joins communities across the nation in recognizing Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates freedom, resilience, and progress. ✨

📜 Observed annually on June 19, Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln.

🤝 As we recognize this important day in our nation’s history, we reflect on the values of freedom, equality, and opportunity for all. Through education, understanding, and respect, we can continue building stronger communities for future generations.

❤️ Freedom. 💛 Hope. 💚 Unity.

06/18/2026

There's still time! Apply today for Summer 2026 SEBT!

The Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) program helps eligible students access nutritious food when school is out. Each eligible student will receive a one-time benefit of $120 to purchase nutritious food throughout the summer.

Students aged 6-17 as of August 1, 2025, who have received SNAP, KTAP, or Kinship Care for at least one month since July 1, 2025, were automatically approved and should have already received SEBT benefits on the household’s EBT card.

If your student is not considered automatically eligible, please submit an application by August 15, 2026, to https://kysebt.ky.gov. Additionally, individuals may access the application through kynect at https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dfs/pages/sebt.asp or visit your local office to request a paper SEBT application.

Need help? Visit our website at https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dfs/pages/sebt.aspx for additional information, QRGs and FAQs. You can also call 855-306-8959 or visit your local Department of Community Based Services office.

06/18/2026

⏰🏃‍♀️ REMINDER: SPORTS PHYSICALS NEXT WEEK! 🏃‍♂️⏰

Don’t forget! Healthy Kids Clinic will be offering walk-in sports physicals on:

🗓️ Wednesday, June 24, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
📍 Washington County High School

✅ Open to the public
✅ No appointment necessary

⚠️ Important: This is the only date this summer that Healthy Kids Clinic will offer sports physicals. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to get your student-athlete ready for the upcoming school year and sports season!

📣📣Please share with friends and family who may need a sports physical this summer.

06/18/2026

Join in sending best wishes to the WCHS Commander Archery team members who are competing in the NASP Worlds Championship in Daytona, FL today! 🏹🎯

06/18/2026

⚠️ Updated - 10:30 AM - FLASH FLOOD WARNING – WASHINGTON & NELSON COUNTIES ⚠️

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued Flash Flood Warnings for portions of central Kentucky due to heavy rainfall and rapidly rising water.

📍 Washington County – Flash Flood Warning in effect until 5:15 PM. EDT Thursday

📍 Northeastern Nelson County – Flash Flood Warning in effect until Noon EDT Thursday

📍 Eastern Nelson County – Flash Flood Warning in effect until Noon EDT Thursday

Heavy rainfall may cause flooding of creeks, streams, low-lying areas, and roadways. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution and never drive through flooded roads.

🚗 Turn Around, Don't Drown. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

🌐✨ Our New Website is Live! ✨🌐

Washington County Schools has officially transitioned to our new district website!

Over the coming days and weeks our communications and tech staff, along with school and district webmasters will continue making updates, refining content, and enhancing pages throughout the site. Transitioning to and building a new website is a process, and during this time you may notice information being updated, pages under construction, broken links, missing documents, or occasional changes as we continue improving the user experience.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition as we work to ensure the website serves as a valuable resource for our students, families, staff, and community.

If you are unable to locate specific information or need assistance navigating the new website, please contact the Washington County Board of Education Central Office at (859) 336-5470 and we will be happy to assist you.

🔗 Visit the new website: https://www.washington.kyschools.us

Thank you for your support as we continue building and improving this important tool for Washington County Schools.