Henderson County Schools
CONNECT April Newsletter
Henderson County Schools Online Registration Starts April 16th
Henderson County Schools will begin student online registration for the 2018-19 school year on April 16th. All parents/guardians of current and new students must complete an online registration for the 2018-19 school year.
The primary parent/guardian of currently enrolled students must log into their Infinite Campus Parent Portal account to complete online registration for all students in the household, including preschool and kindergarten or any student new to the household.
The primary parent/guardian of a new student enrolling for the 2018-19 school year must complete registration at their school and provide required new student forms including:
1. legal birth certificate or other reliable proof of identity
2. Proof of parent/guardian residency: valid driver’s license or utility bill (water, gas, electric) issued within the last 2 months or SSI or other government benefits letter that has name and address on it issued within the last 2 months
3. Kentucky Immunization Certification (out of state certificates that provide the same info as the Kentucky certificate are acceptable); proof of a Hepatitis A vaccine
4. Students age 16 and older must show proof of having received 2 doses of Meningococcal ACWY vaccine (also called MenACWY or Meningitis Booster)
5. Kentucky Physical Examination Form required for initial entry or 6th grade entry (out of state forms that provide the same information as the Kentucky certificate are acceptable)
6. Proof of eye exam for ages 3-6 only
7. Proof of a dental exam for ages 5-6 only;
8. Legal Custody papers (if applicable)
Additional information is available in the STUDENT REGISTRATION link found in the Quick Links box on any of the Henderson County Schools websites (www.henderson.kyschools.us).
For assistance with Infinite Campus Parent Portal log in and Online Registration, call 270-831-8759 or email OLR@HENDERSON.KYSCHOOLS.US.
Open House for Online Registration assistance for current and new students:
Bend Gate Elementary April 17th and April 19th 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Cairo Elementary April 17th and April 19th 3:00-6:00 p.m.
A.B. Chandler Elementary April 17th and April 19th 3:00-6:00 p.m.
East Heights Elementary April 17th and April 19th 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Jefferson Elementary April 17th and April 19th 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Niagara Elementary April 17th and April 19th 3:00-6:00 p.m.
North Middle April 19th - 3:30-6:00 p.m.
South Heights Elementary April 17th and April 19th 3:00-6:00 p.m.
South Middle April 16th 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Spottsville Elementary April 17th and April 19th 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Henderson County High School April 24th and April 25th - 4:00-6:00 p.m.
The Central Academy April 18th - 3:30-6:00 p.m. & April 26th 3:30-6:00 p.m.
Thelma B. Johnson
Early Learning Center April 16th-April 18th, and April 20th 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; and
April 17th and 19th 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
North Middle School
Prime Time Reading
East Heights Elementary School
Celebrating Volunteers at the HCS Volunteer Appreciation Reception. April is National Volunteer Recognition Month.
HCS Volunteer Spotlight-Paul Britt
Paul Britt is one of our WATCH DOGS (Dads of Great Students) at Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center. Paul has volunteered in the majority of the classrooms as well as in the lunchroom and playground. His main job as a Watch DOGS volunteer is to be a positive male role model for our children while helping, teaching, and interacting with our students. The students love Mr. Paul as they do all of our WATCH DOGS who graciously spend their time with us.
Submitted by Emily Boston, Social Worker
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center
Henderson County High School Senior Projects Seeking Volunteers
Volunteers can register online and review the schedule to select available time slot(s). Volunteers need arrive at least ten minutes prior to scheduled time(s) and park in the front parking lot. If arriving before 8:00 a.m., please use the Garden Mile Road/Colonel Stadium entrance and proceed to the front of the building. All visitors must use the front entrance. Please bring driver’s license /identification card when signing in.
For more information, please feel free to contact Cindy Williams, Public Relations Officer at 270.831.5000, ext. 11229.
Immunization Reminder
A recent amendment to the Kentucky Administrative Regulation on the immunization schedules for attending school added new immunization requirements for the school year beginning July 1, 2018. Starting July 1, 2018 Kentucky will be requiring all students in kindergarten through grade twelve to provide proof of having received two doses of hepatitis A vaccine to attend school.
Administration of the hepatitis A vaccine has been encouraged for several years so some children in our community may already have this vaccine. However, because the hepatitis A vaccine is newly required for ALL students attending Kentucky public schools, parents/guardians are encouraged to confirm their child's status and/or schedule immunizations now to ensure compliance before the 2018-2019 school year.
Since the minimum spacing between the two doses is six months, families are asked to complete the following steps this month to ensure their child is compliant with this new regulation prior to the start of the new school year on August 8, 2018:
- Consult with your child's healthcare provider to ensure that these vaccines have been given to your child, or make an appointment to begin the vaccination series.
- Obtain an updated Kentucky Immunization Certificate from your provider.
- Turn in a copy of current Immunization record to your child's school.
In addition, all students age 16 and older must show proof of having received two doses of meningococcal ACWY vaccine (also called MenACWY or Meningitis Booster) to attend school. This is required even if the student received the booster between the ages of 11 and 15. If your child has not previously received a dose of the vaccine and is age 16 or older, only one dose is required.
Prior to the start of the new school year on August 8, 2018:
- Consult with your child's healthcare provider to ensure that these vaccines have been given to your child, or make an appointment to begin the vaccination series.
- Obtain an updated Kentucky Immunization Certificate from your provider.
- Turn in a copy of a current Immunization record to your child's school.
For more information about the new immunization requirements, please contact your child's health care provider or your school nurse.
2018 Youth Mental Health First Aid Community Trainings
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12 -18) who is experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge or is in crisis.
SAVE THE DATE
May 2nd-K-Prep Testing Begins
May 18th- Last Day of School-Half Day
May 18th- HCHS Graduation
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Email: megan.mortis@henderson.kyschools.us
Website: www.henderson.kyschools.us
Location: 1805 2nd Street, Henderson, KY, USA
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