Enrollment is open for our Ready, Set, Grow program.

🐾❤️🖤 WILDCAT PRIDE DAY! 🖤❤️🐾 Tomorrow is the day to show off your Wildcat pride! ❤️ Wear your RED 🖤 Wear your BLACK 🐾 And let’s fill Eastern with Wildcat spirit!

Here’s a look at the lunch menu for the first week of school! We know everyone likes to plan ahead, so take a peek at what’s being served and get ready for a great first week. We can’t wait to welcome our Wildcats back! #EveryWildcatBecomesAStar #WeAreBC #eachchildeverydaywillbesuccessful

Please join us in welcoming Susan Pace as the next principal of Eastern Elementary School. Mrs. Pace brings years of experience and a commitment to helping every student succeed. We're excited for this next chapter at Eastern and look forward to the leadership, care, and vision she will bring to the school community.

We also want to thank the Eastern Elementary Site-Based Decision Making Council for the time, care, and thoughtful consideration they invested throughout the principal selection process.

Congratulations, Mrs. Pace!

Click here for the full release: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ny7_gGASICzAd6Wd05WL67u8V-90XcVfS4NnWuFMbzM/edit?usp=sharing

#WeareBC

Ready for football season? Join the Barren County Youth Football & Cheer family!

Sign-ups will be held:
Saturday, July 18 and Saturday, July 25
8:00–11:00 a.m.
Jackie Browning Park

Football: $60
Cheer: $40

Please make checks payable to Barren County Youth Football.

Don't wait until the last minute! Come get your athlete registered and ready for a fun season of learning, teamwork, and Trojan pride!

#WeareBC

Don't miss out on all these free movies at Highland 8 every Tuesday and Wednesday from now through July at 9:30 or 9:45 AM.

🐾 Tomorrow is WILDCAT PRIDE Day! 🖤❤️ Show your Eastern spirit by wearing your Eastern gear or your favorite red and black! Let’s fill the halls with Wildcat pride! 🐾

Just a reminder that our KSA Awards Assembly will be this Tuesday, April 28 at 1:00. Students who are being recognized received a red invitation last week. Please call the front office on Monday or send your teacher a message if you are unsure about your chilld receiving an award. Doors won't open until 12:45. We can't wait to celebrate with our Wildcat Family!

After-School Professionals Week is a great time to recognize the people who make a difference long after the school day ends. We’re thankful for our team at Eastern Elementary and all they do for our students.

We’re excited to highlight:
Kasandra Dillard
Casey Edwards
Chad Wilson
Molly Rondy
Melissa Barbour
Ashlee VanHout
Amanda Meadows
Ashley Browning
Jennifer Mains

Your time, energy, and care mean so much to our students and families. You help create a place where students feel safe, supported, and ready to keep learning.

April FRC Newsletter

Nominations for the 2026–2027 SBDM and PTO Parent Members will be accepted through Friday, March 27th at 2:30 PM. Paper nomination forms are available in the front office, or nominations may be submitted via email to Jennifer Mains at jennifer.mains@barren.kyschools.us

FRC March Newsletter

Preschool families-Please join us for a family night of fun and learning on Monday, February 9 at 5:00. Please RSVP as soon as possible for this event.

Here is the FRC February newsletter. I hope everyone is staying safe and warm. If you need anything, you can reach me at 270-678-4480.

Here are lots of great tips for being prepared for the predicted winter weather. If you and your family need anything please reach out to me at 270-678-4480. Be prepared and I hope everyone stay safe and warm. ❄️❄️❄️ BEFORE THE STORM (24–48 HOURS AHEAD) ❄️1. Charge all phones, power banks, tablets, and rechargeable lanterns. ❄️2. Fill vehicle gas tanks ❄️3. Get cash in small bills in case card systems go down. ❄️4. Pick up prescriptions and essential medications early. ❄️5. Download movies, books, and maps for offline use. ❄️6. Identify one warm room in the house to “camp out” if power fails. ❄️7. Locate water shut-off valve and breaker box now, not later. ❄️8. Set fridge and freezer to colder settings to hold temperature longer. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ WATER AND PIPE PROTECTION ❄️9. Drip faucets on exterior walls when temps drop below freezing. ❄️10. Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air circulation. ❄️11. Disconnect garden hoses from outdoor spigots. ❄️12. Cover outdoor faucets with insulated caps or towels. ❄️13. Know how to shut off water quickly if a pipe bursts. ❄️14. Fill jugs, buckets, or bathtub with water for flushing and washing. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ FOOD AND KITCHEN PREP ❄️15. Keep 3–5 days of no-cook food: peanut butter, tuna, bread, crackers, canned meat, fruit cups. ❄️16. Have manual can opener available. ❄️17. Buy shelf-stable milk or powdered milk if needed. ❄️18. Freeze a few water bottles to act as freezer “ice packs.” ❄️19. Keep a cooler ready to move fridge food outside if power is out and temps are below freezing. ❄️20. Avoid stocking large amounts of perishables right before the storm. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ HEAT AND HOME SAFETY ❄️21. Gather extra blankets, sleeping bags, and warm layers. ❄️22. If using a fireplace, confirm chimney is clear and have dry wood. ❄️23. Never run generators or grills inside garages or homes. ❄️24. Test smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors. ❄️25. Have at least one flashlight per person plus spare batteries. ❄️26. Use battery lanterns instead of candles when possible. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ VEHICLE AND TRAVEL ❄️27. Plan to avoid driving once freezing rain begins. ❄️28. Bridges, overpasses, and shaded roads freeze first. ❄️29. Keep in the car: blanket, water, snacks, phone charger, gloves. ❄️30. Replace old wiper blades and top off washer fluid. ❄️31. Park away from large tree limbs when possible. ❄️32. Assume flights and travel may be disrupted for days. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ POWER OUTAGE PLAN ❄️33. Unplug sensitive electronics to avoid surge damage. ❄️34. Keep one battery radio or weather app for updates. ❄️35. Use surge protectors for TVs and computers. ❄️36. Know where warming centers may be in your parish. ❄️37. Have extension cords ready if using a generator outside. ❄️38. Keep refrigerator closed to preserve cold air. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ PETS AND LIVESTOCK ❄️39. Bring pets indoors with extra food and water. ❄️40. Provide outdoor animals with unfrozen water sources. ❄️41. Add straw or blankets to outdoor shelters. ❄️42. Keep leashes and carriers accessible in case of evacuation. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ MEDICAL AND SPECIAL NEEDS ❄️43. Keep a written list of medications and dosages. ❄️44. Store a small first-aid kit with thermometer and basic meds. ❄️45. Have backup batteries for medical devices. ❄️46. Identify a place with power you could relocate to if needed. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ PROPERTY PROTECTION ❄️47. Move vehicles away from trees or power lines. ❄️48. Secure outdoor furniture and lightweight items. ❄️49. Avoid trimming trees during the storm—do it beforehand. ❄️50. Photograph property for insurance before conditions worsen. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ DURING THE STORM ❄️51. Do not drive unless absolutely necessary. ❄️52. Assume downed lines are live and dangerous. ❄️53. Use only safe indoor heating methods. ❄️54. Check on neighbors, especially elderly, by phone if possible. ❄️55. Report outages to utility companies rather than 911 unless it’s an emergency. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ AFTER THE STORM ❄️56. Walk carefully—ice may refreeze overnight. ❄️57. Check pipes for leaks as temperatures rise. ❄️58. Throw out refrigerated food if above 40°F for more than 4 hours. ❄️59. Avoid DIY electrical repairs around downed lines. ❄️60. Be patient—restoring power after ice can take several days. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ KEY REALITY FOR SOUTHERN ICE EVENTS ❄️A quarter inch of ice can bring scattered outages. ❄️Half an inch can cripple travel and power for days. ❄️Ice is more dangerous than snow

Caregivers meeting. If you are raising a child that is not biologically yours we will be having a caregivers luncheon tomorrow at the extension office. Please see attached flyer. If you have any questions you can reach out to me at 270-678-4480

In case you do not have Facebook here is a link to lost and found items that will be donated today if not claimed. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AR9EGKnDD/?mibextid=wwXIfr