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We are proud to congratulate our students who were selected to perform in KMEA All-State!

This year marks the HIGHEST number of students selected in school history, an outstanding achievement and a true testament to their hard work, dedication, and musicianship.

Selection to an All-State ensemble is the highest honor for a high school musician in Kentucky, and these students have earned their place among the very best in the state!

They will represent Taylor County High School in February at the KMEA Music Conference in Louisville, KY, performing with top student musicians from across Kentucky.

Expect greatness from Taylor County Arts and Music!

Dental Terminology
1st place - Kynleigh Young
3rd place - Carlee McClean

Medical Terminology
2nd place - Kendra James
3rd place - Eden Bland

Pathophysiology
2nd place - Emily Despain

Nursing Assistant
3rd place - Kendra James

Patient Care Tech
2nd place - Emily Despain
3rd place - Sophie Mann

Phlebotomy
2nd place - Elizabeth Phillips

Mental Health Promotion
1st place -Alexis Mann, Jules Miller, Sophie Mann

Public Health
1st place- Daniella Barrios, Addison Bell, Fraymi Perez

Prepared Speaking
1st place - Phoenix Hurtgen
2nd place - Fraymi Perez

Public Service Announcement
2nd place -Abby Yates, Drake Benningfield, Blayne Davis, Addyson Dotson, Rialee Boyd

Expect greatness from our career and technical education!

During the visit, Taylor County High School teacher Sydney Newton experienced the surprise of a lifetime. Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Dr. Jane Foley, Lt. Governor Coleman, and Dr. Fletcher presented Mrs. Newton with the prestigious Milken Educator Award, along with a $25,000 cash prize, during a school-wide assembly!!

Often referred to as the “Oscar of Teaching,” the Milken Educator Award recognizes exceptional educators for instructional excellence, professional leadership, community engagement, and their potential for even greater impact in the profession.

Mrs. Newton is the sole Kentucky recipient for the 2025–2026 school year and the first educator in Taylor County School District history to receive this national honor. We are incredibly proud of her and the excellence she represents!!

Expect greatness from Taylor County teachers!

At KYA, the Y-Club members learned about various issues facing our commonwealth alongside hundreds of other students from Kentucky.

Aagna Dave, Adelynn Port, Graciann Lowe, and Katlyn Harper were bill sponsors and presented a bill promoting religious freedom and equality in Kentucky. Jaxon McCubbin and Kyndall Cox served as committee chairs, helping facilitate debates. Jax Parish served as a Lobbyist by doing extensive research on bills and enhancing debate with his speeches. All other club members were delegates, which gave them the opportunity to practice their public speaking skills and express their opinions thoughtfully. Lastly, our Y-Club received a premier delegation award at the conference!

TCHS Y-Club is sponsored by Alyssa Eastridge and Shannon Clark.

Expect greatness from Taylor County High School!

One of our standout achievements is Taylor County Intermediate School earning a 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍 performance rating, with the 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 overall score in our region!

TCIS also ranked in the 𝟕𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞, meaning our students performed better than 77% of elementary schools across Kentucky and placed our school firmly in the 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝟐𝟑% in the state!

Taylor County Middle School maintained its performance rating from last year and demonstrated tremendous growth, highlighted by an 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 students in all three grade levels and scoring 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚.

Taylor County High School continues to excel as a top-performing academic high school, ranking in the 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝟐𝟕% statewide and scoring 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚.

We recognize that success on the KSA is the result of dedication at every grade level. Our teachers across the district play a vital role in shaping students’ skills, growth, and confidence, and we proudly commend their hard work and celebrate the achievements of our students!!

Congratulations to all of our students! We are proud of you!

Expect greatness from Taylor County Academics!