Ludlow Independent Schools will be CLOSED on Monday, April 2, 2018. Faculty members will be in Frankfort advocating for public education since a budget bill will be discussed in the legislature on Monday.  Students can still come in the cafeteria between 11:30am and 12:30pm to get a FREE bagged lunch!

Don't forget to send in your RSVP for our April 5th Family Night!   Hotdogs, chips, and drinks will be served!  Lots of activities are going on!

• ​Family math games in many rooms for ALL grades, and you get to take home some games too!
• 4th grade Science Fair projects will be on display in the HS Gym
• 5th grade Social Studies projects will be on display 
• 6th grade Biography projects will be on display

Come and enjoy a fun evening with your family, and leave with some goodies!​

RSVP sheets are due to the office by Friday, March 30th.  Please get yours turned in!  We can't wait to see you there!

The 6th Grade & LHS National Honor Society are partnering to raise awareness and money to help the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  These groups are running a campaign throughout the district from April 2nd-6th. Students can pay to wear the attire for each spirit day.  All money collected will be donated to help the causes of the LLS.

Students must pay $1 to dress/participate in each day's activities.  Elementary students will pay their homeroom teachers.  High School students will purchase their pass each morning at the breakfast area.  Kona Ice prices are more than $1; see the price list HERE.    

Due to weather conditions, Ludlow Independent Schools are CLOSED today, Wednesday, February 7, 2018.​

Due to weather conditions, our schools are CLOSED today, Monday, January 8, 2018.

Ludlow's Instructional Basketball League will be starting soon for Grades K-3.  Register your son or daughter today!  There is a $10 fee per player.  The league runs January 7 through February 11.  Registration Forms and fees are due by January 5.  Questions?  Please contact Vikki Wofford at 859-261-2251 or Randy Wofford at 859-655-7531.

Our students in Grades K-6 are invited to shop at our PTO Santa's Workshop this week!  Students are able to purchase a small gift(s) for various family members or friends if they choose.  Check out the SCHEDULE so you know when your son/daughter has the opportunity to shop. 

Join us on November 22 for a Spaghetti Dinner ("School" Spaghetti!) before you meet your 2017-18 Panther Basketball Teams!  The Spaghetti Dinner takes place in the cafeteria on Wednesday, November 22 from 5:00-6:30 PM.  The cost is $5 per person.  Then head next door to the HS Gym for scrimmages of the Lady Panthers at 7PM and the Panthers at 8PM.  Middle school teams will be introduced at halftime of each game.  See the FLYER for details.  Kick off the basketball season with us on November 22!

Any girl and their parent/guardian in grades 7-12 interested in playing softball this spring should plan to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, October 19, at 7:00 PM in the cafeteria. 

Students in Grades 4-12 should have come home on Friday, September 15th with their 1st quarter progress report.  If it has not made it home, please check with your child and look in folders/backpacks.  If you need another one sent, please contact the school's office.  Be sure to contact teachers if you have concerns about grades and your child's progress.  Want to log in to Infinite Campus to keep a closer eye on grades?  Click HERE (and scroll down on the page) to learn how!

To ensure student safety and supervision during Monday's eclipse, dismissal will be delayed until after the eclipse passes at 3:40 p.m.  Please read the entire letter below that will go home with students on Friday and has been sent out to parents/guardians via IC Messenger:

To make it easier for parents/guardians to get their child the appropriate vaccine, physical, or medical exam they may need for school purposes, we are offering summer opportunities!  As you know, HealthPoint Family Care has a medical office on the Ludlow Schools Campus.  It will be staffed three days over the next few weeks so that parents can make an appointment for their child to be seen. 

Dates/Times:

Tuesday, July 25 from 8:30am-3:00pm

Tuesday, August 1 from 8:30am-3:00pm

Tuesday, August 8 from 8:30am-3:00pm

To make an appointment, call 859-431-7242 or email nurseludlow@ludlow.kyschools.us.  Nurse Ashley Baumgardner will confirm your appointment.

See the registration packet HERE.  If possible, complete this before coming.  If you aren't able to do this ahead of time, copies will be available at your appointment.

Keep our kids healthy!  Make your appointment today!

St. Elizabeth is offering free sports physicals on Saturday, June 3rd from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Commonwealth Orthopedics Center in Edgewood.  If you plan on participating in a sport next year, please take advantage of this opportunity!  Print the KHSAA Physical Form HERE.  If a student needs transportation, he/she should meet in front of the HS Gym for the bus at 11:00am.  The form MUST be completed/signed ahead of time by a parent/guardian.

On Tuesday, March 20th, all public school juniors in the commonwealth will be doing the same thing:  Taking the ACT.  Parents are asked to be sure that their 11th grade son/daughter is at school in this day by 8:20 AM.  Please be sure your son/daugther has a full night of sleep and a healthy breakfast so that they are able to give their best on the test.  We know we can count on the LHS Class of 2019 to continue our tradition of excellence.  Best of luck to our Junior Class! 

No one does Homecoming quite like Ludlow!  

Wear your crazy red and black on Friday!  The pep rally will take place Friday afternoon.  The parade kicks off around town at 6:00PM, led by Grand Marshal Vickie Baker.  Our Panthers will take on the Bishop Brossart Mustangs at 7:00 PM.  There will be pregame ceremonies, with the crowning and winning float announcement at halftime.  The dance will be held in the gym from 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM, and is open to all 9th-12th LHS students and their dates. 

Join us at the Ludlow/Bromley Swim Club on Friday, August 11th from 8:00-11:00PM for a Lock-In!  All students are invited.  The $5 admission will get you a night full of swimming fun!  Concession items will be sold.  Join us!  Proceeds benefit the Ludlow Girls Basketball Program.

Please support our Food Drive!  The drive runs until November 13-17.  All grade levels are collecting.  Students can bring in items and give them to their teachers.  The items collected will be donated to local community pantries that help families on our own town.  We appreciate any support you can offer! 

All seniors and their parents/guardians are invited to attend the Senior Parent Workshop on Wednesday, September 6th at 6:00pm in the cafeteria.  Lots of valuable resources on the following topics will be given: graduation, the college admissions process, transcipts, financial aid, and scholarships. 

Please plan to attend this meeting to help ensure a successful senior year!  Contact Melissa Currin at (859) 261-8211 or melissa.currin@ludlow.kyschools.us with questions.

With the 1st quarter ending, it's time for our Parent/Teacher Conferences.  These meetings and conversations are crucial to a student's success.  Please plan to attend to learn more about your child's progress and how you can support them better academically outside of school.  We invite all parents to attend!

Elementary School:  Conferences are scheduled for October 23rd and 24th between 3:30 and 6:00pm (or as needed).  Teachers schedule individual conferences with each parent.  If you still need to do that, please contact your child's teacher.

High School:  Teachers will be available in their room on Tuesday, October 24th from 5:00-7:00pm.  Pick up report cards and test scores in the lobby area, then make your way to the teachers' rooms.  

The PTO is declaring war -- a Penny War!  Grades P-6 will battle from March 26-30.  Before school each morning, PTO volunteers will have a jar for each grade level on display.  Put pennies in your own class' jar and bills or silver coins in your rivals' jars.  The class with the MOST POSITIVE amount will be declared the winner and receive a Pizza Party!  Start saving those pennies!  The PTO is looking for volunteers to work the jar table each morning.  If you are able to help, please contact the PTO on their Facebook page or through email (ludlow.pto@ludlow.kyschools.us).

Take a minute to VOTE for our school's video project!  Voting runs March 5-7.  Mr. Baugh's 7th and 8th grade group have worked hard to create their video with Bosch for the "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" contest.  Create an account and vote each day!  VOTE NOW!
https://www.dreamitdoitoki.com/voting/election/7

On Wednesday, October 11th, all students will be dismissed at 1:15PM.  There will be no after-school SHINE or SOAR.  Schools are then closed on Thursday and Friday, October 12th and 13th.  Enjoy the Fall Break!

​Details on tomorrow night's Holiday Dinner Party:

We will have a packed house tomorrow (Thursday, December 7), so we are asking everyone's cooperation and attention to time.  We want everyone to enjoy a nice meal as a family and participate in some fun activities together.

In the cafeteria during your dinner reservation time, you will also decorate cookies with sprinkles (we'll bake them so you can take them home warm!), and complete a family talk activity about your favorite holiday tradition.  We've allowed 40 minutes for this.

In addition, other rooms/hallway areas will include:  Book Bingo (play a few games with a chance for kids to win a new book of their choice), Holiday Math Games, and a craft.  The craft includes each person making a personalized ornament using Scrabble pieces.  

Click below to read more about your dinner and activity times...

Due to weather conditions, our schools are CLOSED today, Tuesday, January 16, 2018.

We are proud to announce that Mary A. Goetz Elementary is the first NKY recipient of a Coach Mack Reading Corner!  Xavier University Basketball Coach Chris Mack, and his family run The Mack Family Foundation.  The foundation is installing this awesome reading corner in the elementary library for students to enjoy!  The corner will be decorated with large wall coverings, new carpet, bookshelves, benches, chairs, beanbags -- and best of all -- 600 new books for students to read!  Coach Mack, and his wife, Christi, will be at Ludlow on Tuesday, February 27th for the ribbon cutting of Coach Mack's Reading Corner!

Special thank to Ludlow Alumnus, Eric Redfield, and his wife, Amy, from Camporosso Pizza, who generously fundraised for this special literacy project for the Mack Family Foundation.  We also appreciate the support of Cintas, who will give a special item to each student on Tuesday to make their day extra special.  Thanks also to Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt Press and Prolanthropy for their help with Coach Mack's Reading Corner! 

Thank you to all for this wonderful gift for the children of Ludlow!  Kudos to you for giving back to your community!

Congratulations to LHS Sophomore Grace McClurg!  Grace was accepted into the Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science!  Gatton sits on the campus of Western Kentucky University.  Grace will live on the campus and take a full college course load during her junior and senior years.  She will be one of 190 students around the commonwealth attending this fall.  Congratulations to Grace!  We wish her the best of luck in this prestigious program! 

We will be hosting Preschool & Kindergarten Registration on Thursday, March 22nd from 5:30-7:00pm and Friday, March 23rd from 1:00-3:00pm (Choose either day).  Check out our BEGINNINGS booklet that tells you all about our programs!

To Be Eligible for Preschool:  Students must be 4 years old by August 1, 2018.  Three-year olds are accepted too: Any parent/guardian of a 3-year old child with a suspected developmental delay or speech concern should contact Beth Ketzer at 261-8210 for a screening.

To Be Eligible for Kindergarten:  Students must be 5 years old by August 1, 2018. 

All enrollment requirements and packets will be distributed during registration. Agencies that can help provide services for your family will also be available.

If you have any questions, please call Beth Ketzer, Preschool Director, at 261-8210.

Let’s kick off the fall season by rooting together for a Panther victory!  All students, parents, families, and community members are invited to attend the annual Tailgate Party.   Come and show your Panther Pride between 5:30 and 7:00pm at the practice field on Friday, September 8th.  Admission is only $3.00.  Any Ludlow Student wearing red and black will get in for FREE!   See details HERE.
 

Come and enjoy a music of art and music on Thursday, April 26 between 5:30 and 8:00pm.  The LHS Library and surrounding hallways will be filled with beautiful artwork and photography created by our own students, both elementary and high school.  Musicians and Artists will be performing in the hallways too.  The Elementary Library will be open with the Spring Book Fair!  Our bands will perform in the auditorium at 7:00pm.  Join us on April 26th as our Ludlow students showcase their creative talent and hard work from this year!

Our Fall Book Fair is Nov 17-21!  Students may shop during Library Time on these dates, and the  Parent/Student Shopping Night is November 16 from 3:30-6:30pm.  New this year is online shopping, which runs November 8-21.  Stock up on your winter reading and holiday gifts!

A flyer with details can be found HERE.

The Spring Book Fair will be held April 27 - May 3.  Students can shop during their typical Library Day time on May 1, 2, 3.  There will also be an afterschool Family Shopping Days on Thursday, April 27 from 5:30-7:30pm (in the HS Library during the Fine Arts Showcase) and on Tuesday, May 2 from 3:15-4:00pm (in the ES Library).  This is a great way to stock up your summer reading home library!  See the FLYER for details.  Questions? Contact Anna Kelly at 859-261-2100 or Anna.Kelly@ludlow.kyschools.us.

We have lots of fun planned for the month of June!  Free 21st CCLC summer camps are offered to all Ludlow students entering Grades K-9.  Camps include free breakfast, lunch, field trips, fun visitors, and cool enrichment activities!  Most age groups have openings if you still need to register.  SHINE Camps are for incoming Grades K-6 and SOAR Camps are for incoming Grades 7-9.  See flyers for themes and contact details: SHINE and SOAR.  Contact Shannon Adcock for SHINE and Melanie Beccaccio for SOAR.

Find all of the Enrollment Forms and Information you need right HERE!  We are still enrolling and accepting Tuition Applications.  Tuition is $250 for a full year.  We encourage new families to enroll as soon as possible!  Join our Panther Family!

With the winter season upon us, we may occasionally have to close school or run on a delay schedule.  When our schedule is changed due to weather conditions, we notify parents/families in the following ways:  an Infinite Campus email, an Infinite Campus text (if requested), a Facebook post, a Twitter post, a message on our webpage, and a local TV/news media listing.  If you are not receiving an email from Infinite Campus messenger, or would like to request that your cell number recevei a text, please contact your child's school office to be sure we have accurate contact information:  Kellie Trammel (elementary) 859-261-2100 or Amy Schenk (high school) 859-261-8211.

Congratulations to Mr. Chris Wright!  Chris is being recognized by the Kentucky Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts on February 24th at their annual conference.  Mr. Wright was selected as the council's High School Teacher of the Year!  Chris will receive a plaque and a free one-year membership to the council.

Would you like to share your career story with our Ludlow students?  We're looking for speakers for our Career Day on April 27th!  Speakers will present three times between 8:45 and 10:15am to a group of 20-25 students, all the same grade level, for about 25 minutes each session.  Grades K-6 need speakers!

If you are interested in making a presentation at Career Day on April 27th, please contact Jenny McMillen at 859-261-8210 or jennifer.mcmillen@ludlow.kyschools.us.

Click HERE to see a list of possible questions or topics you can discuss.

Parents, how can you learn more about your child's daily routine at school?  How can you learn to better support their academic needs at home?  Attend Parent University to find out! 

All Mary A. Goetz students in Grades K-6 and their families are invited to attend this special event on Wednesday, September 13 at 5:45 PM.  Flyers with RSVP slips have been sent home.  If you need another one, click HERE.  Please send back your RSVP sheet!

We'll have activities for the students, informational "courses" for the parents, and a snack and drink for all!  Parents will leave with lots of resources to help their child at home. 

Get ready for May 5 & 6 - It's May Festival Time!  Our PTO has put together a great weekend full of fun!  Food, Games, Rides, Raffles, and Fun!

Check out the fun on Friday, May 5 from 5-11PM, and on Saturday, May 6, from 12-7PM.  Friday's special activities include the yummy "School Spaghetti" Dinner, the Silent Auction (closes at 8PM), and the SBDM Parent Elections.  Saturday's festivities include the Chinese Raffle (drawings at 4PM).

Bring the family for lots of May Festival Fun!  We appreciate our dedicated PTO Members for planning and running this event!

Although school starts on August 17th, there are a few more dates that you should have on your calendar!  Check out this REMINDER LIST of importact back-to-school events.  Plan now to attend these important events so that the transition of starting school on August 17th is a smoother one.

Go to School Supply Lists Page

Click below to see the Photo Gallery & Videos from Senior Night!  

PHOTO GALLERY

Students in Grades 4-12 have been asked to change their passwords the next time they log in to Infinite Campus. 

Students in Grades 7-12 can do this on their own, and should choose their own password -- one they will remember!

Students in Grades 4-6 were assisted with this process during library/class time from September 30 - October 3.

The 2018-2019 FAFSA {Free Application for Federal Student Aid} goes live at midnight on September 30, 2017.  Seniors who are planning on any type of post secondary education should plan on filing.  Go to the Counselor's Corner for more information including helpful checklists for creating your FSA ID and completing the application.  Thomas More College in Crestview Hills is hosting a FAFSA workshop to help seniors and their families through the FAFSA process.  Click here for an info flyer.  Go to www.thomasmore.edu/fafsaworkshop to RSVP for the event. 

Some baseball updates/reminders from Head Coach Matt Taske:
--  Any boy interested in playing baseball for LHS this year should plan to attend a meeting on Friday, January 5th at 3:15 PM in the HS Gym Lobby.  A schedule for weights/practice will be given out.  Workouts will begin on January 8th at 5:00 PM in the Ludlow Fitness Center.

--  Some fundraising events have been planned!  Plan to grab dinner at Ft. Wright Skyline on January 11 and Covington Frisch's on January 15 (see linked flyers). 

--  Coach Taske is looking for assistant coaches. Anyone interested in helping with the program that has coaching or playing experience at the high school level, or above, please reach out to Coach Taske at matt.taske@ludlow.kyschools.us.

Please be aware that the Kentucky Department of Education is moving our district to a new email server.  This move is scheduled to start on Thursday afternoon, February 22nd.  The migration could last until sometime Monday, February 26th.  All faculty and staff members will NOT be able to access their email during this period.  If you need to contact a faculty or staff member during this period, please call one of our offices: Elementary School (261-2100), High School (261-8211), or the District Office (261-8210). 

We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Back-to-School Sales will be starting soon.  As you hit the stores, our School Supply Lists will make it easier to get the items your child will need for the year.

Supply Lists for Grades P-6

Supply Lists for Grades 7-12

Mark your calendars!  Check out our February Calendar to see some important dates for students and families.

Ludlow Independent Schools is a proud partner in the Live Well NKY Community Outreach Program.  All Ludlow residents are invited to attend FREE fitness classes on Wednesdays and Fridays through the end of April.  On rotating dates, residents can access the Ludlow Schools' Fitness Center, EmPower Studio, and the NKY Martial Arts Academy.  Get active, Ludlow residents!  See a SCHEDULE for dates and more details.  

Free Summer Breakfasts & Lunches have returned to Ludlow!  For anyone 18 years and younger, a free breakfast is served from 8:30-9:15am, and a free lunch is served from 11:15am-12:45pm Monday through Friday in June and July.  Check out the MENUS. 

The end of the year is a busy time!  Click HERE to see a list of dates for all events that help us celebrate the 2016-2017 school year.  We hope to see you at many of these activities!

The Boosters are looking for workers for concession stands during all home boys and girls basketball games for Grades 6-12.  PLEASE consider volunteering for a game!  If your son/daughter plays, consider signing up to help at either the game before or after theirs so you can still watch them play!  The Boosters are using SignUp.com to manage the volunteer schedule.  Check out the FLYER for more information and all the reasons you should volunteer!

There are new immunizations requirements starting the next school year of 2018-2019.

Effective July 1, 2018:

• ALL students in (K-12) kindergarten through twelfth grade must show proof of having received two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine to attend school.  Please note that these doses are given approximately six months apart from each other, so the first one must take place soon in order to get the second dose by the start of school.

• Students aged 16 years or older, must show proof of having received two doses of Meningococcal ACWY vaccine (MenACWY) to attend school. If the first dose of MenACWY was received at age sixteen (16) years or older, the second dose is not required for school entry.

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