New Castle Elementary School hosted College and Career Days, Monday and Tuesday, May 20 and 21, 2013. Pictures attached: New Castle Elementary School hosted College and Career Days, Monday and Tuesday, May 20 and 21, 2013. Pictures attached: read more >>
District Newsletter If you missed it last week, click on the following link to see the district's latest newsletter. http://www.getresponse.com/archive/spowell/10788016.html read more >>
Teacher Appreciation Week Take time to thank a teacher this week for making a difference in your life or the life of one of your children. read more >>
Every Child Ready to Read Every Child Ready to Read Workshop for parents and children from birth to 5 years old will be held on April 16, 2013 from 6 pm to 7 pm at the Henry County Library. read more >>
OLIVER! Tickets On Sale Tickets for HCPS Theater's production of Lionel Bart's OLIVER! are now on sale. Tickets may be purchased in advance be visiting the Box Office 3:30-5:00 Monday-Friday or by visiting ... read more >>
STLP State Winners Congratulations to our STLP students for competing at STLP state on March 28th. Click to find out who our winners were! read more >>
NCES Wellness Walk Planned NCES student and staff Wellness Walk planned as a fundraiser and event to learn more about having a healthy lifestyle. Let's MOVE IT!! read more >>
Judy Lea Benefit The Judy Lea Memorial is April 12 and once again we have a wonderful raffle item this year: A 5 day all inclusive trip to a Cancun resort of your choice!! Tickets are available now and can be ... read more >>
Miss Kentucky Visits Elementary Schools Miss Kentucky , Jessica Casebolt visited Eastern Elementary on Tuesday, March 12th. read more >>
NCES Academic Team takes 1st place at District Gov. Cup!! NCES takes home the Championship trophy as well as the Sportsmanship award for this year's District Gov. Cup!! read more >>
Principal Selection Survey New Castle Elementary is in the process of selecting a principal. The site-based council would appreciate your input about the qualities important to you in your next principal. Please answer the ... read more >>
New Castle Bulletin Board New Castle Elementary Bulletin Board urges students to follow their dreams and be College and Career Ready. read more >>
Kindergarten Registration for the 2013-14 School Year Kindergarten registration will take place the week of April 8 – 12 at each elementary school. Thursday, April 11th will be late registration until 6:00 PM. read more >>
AT&T Phones & Fun Night Join us for a fun-filled night of games, activities, light dinner, door prizes, Texting-while-Driving Simulator, Cell Phones for Soldiers (donate old cell phones to benefit our military), and MUCH ... read more >>
The University of Kentucky is offering a Blue STEM camp Registration for the 2013 See Blue STEM camp will begin on February 18, 2013 at 9:00 am. The 2013 camp has a phenomenal staff including professors from Engineering, Education, Mathe...matics, ... read more >>
Henry County Administrators attend press conference for National Center for Innovation in Education Representatives from the Henry County School system attended a February 8 press conference in Frankfort where University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto announced the National Center for ... read more >>
The following students will represent HCMS at next Tuesday’s Henry County Spelling Bee Lori Porter – 6th Gabe Hughes – 6th Noah McGhee – 7th Sharai Smith – 7th AJ Ganschow – 8th Tanner Miskell – 8th Please wish them luck in next ... read more >>
Henry County Public Schools part of group garnering $40 million Race to the Top - District Grant Henry County Public Schools is excited to be part of a Kentucky consortium that has been awarded a Race to the Top District Grant valued at over $40 million. The grant is titled “kid ... read more >>
Fill Out the FAFSA Night Seniors and Senior Parents – Wednesday, January 30, 2013at 6 pm in the library is Fill Out the FAFSA Night. Any senior who has not filed the FAFSA yet, needs to take care of that as soon as ... read more >>
Thank You, HCPS Board Members Danney Chisholm, Harold Bratton, Miranda Clubb, Tony Whaley, and Donnie Titpton aren’t just elected officials. They are a part of this community as a farmer, a builder, a pharmacist, an ... read more >>
Rotary Club Donates Dictionaries to 3rd Grade Students The Eminence Rotary Club continues its tradition of donating dictionaries to all 3rd Grade students in Henry County. The Eminence Rotary Club also sponsors annual scholarships for graduating ... read more >>
HCPS Alumni visit NCES Several Henry County Public Schools alumni visit with NCES 4th/5th graders to share their college experiences as a part of college/career readiness initiative. read more >>
Welcome Ms. Lankford!! NCES has a new face in the front office! Please welcome Ms. Trisha Lankford as our new school secretary!! Welcome Ms. Lankford!! read more >>
Auditions for Lionel Bart's Oliver AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT Auditions for HCPS Theater's next show, Lionel Bart's Oliver, will take place January 7-9. read more >>
Thoughts and Prayer to Families of Sandy Hook Elementary "Our prayers and thoughts are with the people of Sandy Hook School and its surrounding communities. Our entire school family grieves the loss of life and innocence as a result of this ... read more >>
Thankful for NCES Each year during this holiday season, we take the time to reflect on the things that we are thankful for. read more >>
2013-2014 School Calendar The 2013-2014 School Calendar has been approved. Read more to view the calendar read more >>
New Castle 5th Graders Talk about College HCHS Counselor, Shawn Coomes, speaks to New Castle 5th Graders about what they can do now to prepare for college and beyond. Next week the 5th graders will visit the University of Kentucky to learn ... read more >>
A Midsummer Night's Dream Ticket Sales Order your tickets online! http://www.ticketpeak.com/hcpsfinearts read more >>
Ms. Hoene's Weekly Letter Please remember to check out Ms. Hoene's Weekly Letter! Click Newsletter at the left. read more >>
Spook’tacular Reading Night Please join us for a night filled with reading and fun! Children are invited to wear their Halloween Costumes. read more >>
Bus Safety Week - Oct 22-26 October 22-26 is National Bus Safety Week and our theme this year is, “I See The Driver – The Driver Sees Me!” read more >>
Bullying: Be a Part of the CURE! Kentucky Safe School's Week is October 21-27, 2012. Find out how you can participate! read more >>
Denise Perry is Kentucky's DPP of the Year Denise Perry, Director of Student Services for Henry County Public Schools, received the Kentucky Director of Pupil Personnel of the Year Award at the KDPP Fall Institute on September 13. read more >>
Unbridled Learning accountability model will be presented publicly in late October. The upcoming public release will mark the first time school and district test score data, information about achievement gaps, student growth data, college/career readiness information and ... read more >>
Progress Reports September 5, 2012 Check to see the progress made by your student the first 4 1/2 weeks of school!! read more >>
Destiny Quest on your Personal Devices The district's library catalog is now available through personal devices! In addition, the middle school has access to some e-books and audio books. read more >>
Mrs. Hoene's Weekly Letter Home-School communication is key to student success!! Locate weekly letters in the Newsletter section on the left. read more >>
Applicants sought for Next-Generation Student Council In order to gain valuable feedback from Kentucky students and to engage student leaders in learning by doing, Commissioner of Education Terry Holliday created the Next-Generation Student Council. read more >>
Staci Hoene Named Principal of New Castle Elementary Mrs. Staci R. Hoene has been named Interim Principal at New Castle Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year. read more >>
Back to School includes BYOD With the new school year starting, HCPS is excited to announce a new policy that will help teachers and students utilize a powerful tool for learning, our students' own personal devices: smart phones, ... read more >>
High Attendance Day Tuesday, September 18,2012 High Attendance Day Tuesday, September 18, emphasizes importance of class time for Kentucky students read more >>
Grandparents Week @ NCES New Castle Elementary School will host Grandparents and Grandfriends Week--September 24-28, 2012. read more >>
Youth Agriculture Day Fourth grade students from Campbellsburg, Eastern, New Castle, and Eminence Independent School visited the farm of Robbie and Katie Sue Yount for Youth Ag Day sponsored by the University of Kentucky ... read more >>
New Castle Elementary Renovation/Addition New Castle Elementary students will enjoy new classrooms and a completely renovated building to start the school year. ... read more >>
Welcome Back Welcome back for the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year. Teachers and staff are excited and energized for the start of the school year. We hope you and your children are looking forward to the ... read more >>
HCHS and NCES Earn Energy Star Rating The Henry County High School and New Castle Elementary School earn the Energy Star rating from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Buildings that earn EPA's Energy Star use 35 percent ... read more >>