With over 70 schools and programs, and serving roughly 42,000 students from the Lexington metro area, Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) is the second largest school district in Kentucky, and the second largest employer in Fayette County. Forbes magazine ranked FCPS as No. 1 in Kentucky in its 2021 ranking of America’s Best Employers by the State. FCPS employees share a common goal of providing a world-class education for each and every child. Time and again, our students and staff earn state and national accolades in academic, athletic, and professional areas. We strive to build relationships with our families and community, and also provide a positive environment for our staff and students. Please visit www.fcps.net to learn more about all the opportunities at Fayette County Public Schools.
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450 Park Place
Lexington, KY 40511, US
🏆 Tolley Carter, a paraeducator at Beaumont Middle, has been selected as the December Kids' Champion! 💭 Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eES7cTQs
🥇 Lee Kiefer, a graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and an international sports star in foil fencing, has received the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award from Fayette County Public Schools. 💭 Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gzuzW_WD
🏆 Illyssia Guerino, a paraeducator at William Wells Brown Elementary, has been selected as the first Kids' Champion! 💭 Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g-KqzSgG
🎉 Please join us in congratulating Shericka Smith on receiving the Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence award from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work. 💭 Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gXKPrkyk
🏆 Fayette County Public Schools is launching its Kids’ Champion Award, an initiative recognizing district and school staff members who go above and beyond to advocate for student needs, support development, and foster a positive environment where everyone can thrive. 🥇 Learn more and nominate your Kids' Champion at https://lnkd.in/g4XpSwdU
🥳 We are so excited to share that Nathan Hoskins, a teacher at Eastside Tech, was named Teacher of the Year by the Air and Space Forces Association of Kentucky. 🎉 Learn more about the award and Mr. Hoskins at https://lnkd.in/gAqy44bw
🥳 Congratulations to Kelly Gorbett, school psychologist at Veterans Park Elementary and Fayette County Preschool Center, on receiving the Best Practices award from the Kentucky Association for Psychology in the Schools. 🎉 Learn more at https://lnkd.in/guRFerY9
🥳 Congratulations to Lori Lazzari, the child guidance specialist at Arlington Elementary, on being named the state's 2024 School Social Worker of the Year. 🎉 Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gPj_FVPQ