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The Clark County Board of Education Regular Meeting will be on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The primary meeting will be held at the Central Office building at 1600 W. Lexington Ave., Winchester, KY. To view this meeting live, visit the CCPS YouTube Channel at [https://www.youtube.com/​ClarkCountyPublicSchools](https://www.youtube.com/ClarkCountyPublicSchools) at 6:00 p.m., and click the Live Now button. A recorded version of the meeting will be available soon after the meeting concludes and can be accessed on the same webpage. The meeting is open to the public.

Board of Education Regular Meeting Notice: January 28

Attention CCPS Parents!  Would your child be interested in a week long day camp focusing on specific arts? If so, please view the attached flyer to complete a survey expressing your interest.

Note: the flyer's QR code survey link can also be accessed [by clicking here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZgVZqevwwXILjlbfb_iBYrafTNT7og2sMwDsoQsgEGQD-Qw/viewform)

Creative Cardinal Day Camp Survey

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Jillian Blanton as the new Director of Early Learning! With over 17 years of dedicated experience in Early Childhood education, Mrs. Blanton is thrilled to step into this role for Clark County Public Schools. Her journey in education began at the Clark County Preschool Program, where she has made a lasting impact on students, families, and staff as an Instructional Assistant, IECE Teacher, Instructional Specialist, District Facilitator, and, most recently, Principal.

In addition to these pivotal positions, Mrs. Blanton has supervised The Cardinals Nest, Clark County Public School’s staff childcare center, for the past year. Her leadership has been instrumental in successfully launching the CCPS Aftercare Program, which provides vital support to working families within the community.

As Director of Early Learning, Mrs. Blanton is deeply committed to advancing the district’s early childhood education initiatives. She is looking forward to leading initiatives to expand and enhance early learning programs throughout Clark County.

Mrs. Blanton is also excited to strengthen the CCPS Aftercare Program by introducing innovative approaches, expanding accessibility, and ensuring high-quality care that aligns with the unique needs of families in the community. She recognizes the critical role aftercare programs play in supporting working families and enhancing students’ learning experiences beyond the classroom.

Conclusively, Mrs. Blanton is inspired by the district’s vision of "Growing Greatness". She is committed to fostering a future where every child has access to the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to excel academically, socially, and emotionally, creating a strong foundation for lifelong success.

Mrs. Jillian Blanton Hired as Director of Early Learning

Please join CCPS in congratulating Dr. Lindsay Hale, as she has accepted the position of interim Director of Innovation for the new Cardinal Innovation Center!

The Cardinal Innovation Center (CIC) will open its doors to students on January 13th on 350 Marty Jackson Way, housing programming including the Phoenix Academy, Cardinal Virtual Academy, and our STEM programming.

Dr. Lindsay Hale is an experienced educator with a passion for helping students and teachers succeed. She serves as the Virtual Learning Coordinator, District Assessment Coordinator, and Grant Writer for Clark County Public Schools, where she works to expand virtual learning, improve access to data, and secure funding for key programs. With a strong background in STEM education and curriculum development, Dr. Hale focuses on creating innovative and inclusive opportunities that support learning and growth for all.

Dr. Lindsay Hale Hired as Interim Director of Innovation for CIC

Clark County Public Schools has started taking sign-ups for their Winter Break Aftercare program!  If interested, please view the two-page "Winter Break Aftercare Flyer" PDF attached to this news article.

The link to reserve your spot is accessible via the QR code in the PDF, as well as by [clicking here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_JZNRWKwfmBBGALYHLdwteo6Z8HuI7cDGxI0ZYKdPDUmAEA/viewform).

For further questions, Please email Hannah.Abner@clark.kyschools.us or Bethany.Lewis@clark.kyschools.us.

Winter Break Aftercare Sign-up

Baker Intermediate School and Conkwright Elementary School have both excelled at building community partnerships and meeting students' needs. To view a snapshot of their Action Plans, please see the links below:

[Baker Action Plan](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aRyEdNxMK6KMrut0aPO5m0QH2IFwt2\_r/view?usp=share_link)

[Conkwright Action Plan](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rB3ow_nC_LG2FFO2pJEY585hv2FFd58\_/view?usp=share_link)

Baker and Conkwright Action Plan Snapshots

The Clark County Board of Education is seeking proposals from local CPA firms to audit financial statements of the Board for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. If you are interested in preparing a proposal for audit services, you may stop by the Board of Education at 1600 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, KY, to pick up a proposal packet or request a packet via email. Please contact Mrs. Aleisha Ellis, Director of Finance, at 859-744-4545, ext. 1060 for more information or questions. Proposals will be accepted at the Board of Education until Friday, April 7, 2023, by 4:00 P.M. EST.

The Clark County Board of Education is seeking proposals from financial institutions for primary depository services for the period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. A branch location must be in Winchester, KY. If you are interested in preparing a proposal for banking services, you may stop by the Clark County Board of Education office located at 1600 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, KY to pick up a proposal packet or request a packet via email. Please contact Mrs. Aleisha Ellis, Director of Finance/Treasurer, at 859-744-4545, ext. 1060 or <aleisha.ellis@clark.kyschools.us> for more information or questions. The Clark County Board of Education will accept proposals through Friday, April 7, 2023, by 4:00 P.M. EST.

The Clark County Board of Education is seeking proposals from financial institutions for investment of our operations account and current bond proceeds, which must be layered according to the construction draw schedule. If you are interested in preparing a proposal for investment services, you may stop by the Clark County Board of Education office located at 1600 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, KY to pick up a proposal packet or request a packet via email. Please contact Mrs. Aleisha Ellis, Director of Finance/Treasurer, at 859-744-4545, ext. 1060 or <aleisha.ellis@clark.kyschools.us> more information or questions. The Clark County Board of Education will accept proposals through Friday, April 7, 2023, by 4:00 P.M. EST.

BOE Seeking Proposals for Audit, Depository Service, and Investment

Clark County Public Schools' Unaudited Annual Financial Statement and Vendor Summary for the FY2022 (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022) is published on the CCPS Finance Dept. website, viewable at https://clarkschools.net/​en-US/finance-e2c3c77a/​reports-eb241dbe. A printed copy is available for viewing in the Finance Department located at the CCPS Board of Education office, 1600 W Lexington Ave, Winchester, KY 40391.

FY2022 Annual Financial Statement and Vendor Summary Now Available

District News

Students can join in the celebration of the 100th day of school on Monday February 3rd. Feel free to wear your 100 day shirt or dress like you are 100 years old.

W. H. Justice Elementary

100th Day of School

Monday January 20th 5:00-8:00pm. 10% of all sales will go towards helping out our 3rd grade classes.

School Pizza Night

Dairy Queen Night

Holiday Spirit Week

Wednesday Dec. 7th Come celebrate the magic of the holidays with a delicious lunch prepared by our Jaguar Chefs! Must RSVP by 5:00pm Thursday Dec. 5th in order for us to prepare. Click here for link to RSVP.

Holiday Lunch

Tuesday Dec. 10th 5:30-7:00. Annual Drive Thru Justice Jingle. Don't miss the most wonderful night of the year.

Justice Jingle

Monday November 11th 5:00-8:00pm. 10% of sales go towards helping out Justice Elementary.

Justice Pizza Night

November 11 @ 10:00. We invite all veterans and active military in our community for a gathering in honor of their brave service. Students were sent home with RSVP's. Please return RSVP by Wednesday Nov. 6th.

Veterans Day Program

W. H. Justice Elementary News

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Principal: [Mary Maldonado](mailto:mary.maldonado@clark.kyschools.us)

Assistant Principal: [Ryan Daniel](mailto:Ryan.Daniel@clark.kyschools.us)

School Hours: 7:40am-2:40pm

ph. 859-745-8800 
