Fleming County High School

After several days of inclement weather, the 9th Grade Social Studies students began excavating the Panther Dig. Student teachers from Morehead State University were helping students learn to carefully examine and process simulated artifacts. Stay tuned for what they may find!

Today in Mrs. Gay’s class, within the Teaching and Learning pathway of Professional Education, the FCPA students visit every Thursday. During these visits, the students lead short lessons with them, such as reading, writing activities on the desks, and other fun, engaging activities.

Our students are diving deep into history! Today in US History they created bubble maps to show why and how the United States participated in imperialism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Tomorrow, they’ll step up and present their projects to the class, sharing their ideas, connections, and explanations of this important period in history. Proud of the critical thinking and creativity they’re bringing to their learning!

📚✨ Our ENG 100 dual credit students shared their personal writing! ✨📚 Instead of just checking boxes on a teacher-made list, we practiced something deeper: 🔹 Asking for the kind of feedback we need 🔹 Showing where our strengths already shine 🔹 Trusting one another to give honest encouragement + support. Peer writing groups should be more than a task; they should be safe spaces where writers grow because they choose the feedback that helps them move forward.

This year, Mrs. Compton started a new exhibition opportunity for her art students. This exhibition will teach students how the jury process and a real life exhibition works. This year's theme is Kentucky through the lens of our FCHS students. They may use their own unique style, styles of famous artists or their choice of media and subject to create a Kentucky art piece.

Here’s the Panther Bistro menu for Thursday, September 25. If you’d like to dine with us, reply by 12pm Monday, September 22. For to go orders, include the time, your drink choice (sweet tea, unsweet tea, lemonade, or water), and your dessert choice, and we’ll do our best to have it packed and ready for you!

📣 Panther Nation, meet our new Head Softball Coach, Tanna Higginbotham! 🥎 We are excited to welcome Coach Higginbotham as the new leader of our Fleming County High School Softball program. Her journey in athletics has been full of experiences that have prepared her to guide our student-athletes both on and off the field. Coach Higginbotham began her college softball career at Daytona State College from 2011 to 2013 before continuing at Morehead State University from 2013 to 2016, where her love for coaching truly took root. She first stepped into coaching at Chariton High School and soon found her way to Fleming County. Over the years, she has poured her energy into multiple programs here—serving as an assistant softball coach in 2017 before stepping into the role of head softball coach from 2018 to 2021. Her passion for coaching didn’t stop there. She also coached basketball, joined the volleyball program in 2019, and has led volleyball to some of its most successful seasons ever, including the winningest year in school history with 20 victories and a district championship in 2023. Now, she is returning to the diamond, ready to bring that same level of commitment and drive to our softball program. When asked about this new opportunity, Coach Higginbotham shared, “I am excited to lead this program. Not just to build strong softball players, but to build strong women who become leaders in life.” We can’t wait to see the next chapter of Panther Softball unfold under her leadership. Let’s give her a warm welcome, Panther family! 🐾

CAP Cadets of the FCHS Covered Bridge Squadron lower the US Flag to half-staff in honor of the men and women lost during the attacks on 9/11 2001 and Patriots' Day. The Cadets are: Cadet Airman First Class Gabby Lear, C/A1C Jackson Warder, and C/A1C Gavin Johnson.

Fleming County Schools is seeking parents, guardians, business leaders, and community members to serve on the 2025–2026 Local Accountability Advisory Council (LAAC).

This council helps guide our Measures of Quality (MoQ)—a model that goes beyond test scores to reflect real-world skills, readiness, and community values.

📅 First meeting: Thursday, October 23, 2025
📍 Fleming County High School | Lunch provided
👉 Fill out the short interest form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3JPkKTbctIOyBXviBYpOe_zvGsm_C2Jyf8p-PQ4amz9HpUA/viewform?usp=header

#FlemingCountySchools #CommunityVoice #StudentSuccess

Our AP Human Geo students put their teamwork skills to the test by piecing together a giant world map! They relied on their prior knowledge and, more importantly, on one another to complete the challenge. The conversations were incredible, the collaboration was inspiring, and every single student was engaged.

Our Juniors took inspiration from America’s great inventors this week, studying Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, and the Wright Brothers. On Thursday, they put their creativity to the test by designing inventions of their own using only materials and imagination. On Friday, students proudly presented their prototypes, showcasing innovation, problem-solving, and collaboration. We’re so proud of their hard work and big ideas! #VibrantLearning

Our 9th grade science students engaged in a hands-on laboratory activity, working collaboratively in groups to explore chemical reactions through the creation of slime. This engaging experience fostered both scientific inquiry and teamwork.

Today in Reading class with Mrs. Trent, students took on a lesson with a twist (or should we say… a flip 😉). We’ve all seen teenagers flipping water bottles, and today it became more than just a trend. Mrs. Trent challenged students to notice how a tiny adjustment like a little less water, a steadier hand, or a softer toss could mean the difference between failure and success. Just like in reading (and in life!), sometimes it’s not about making huge leaps forward, but about finding the small, smart changes that add up to big wins. Students learned: 🔹 Success often comes after practice. 🔹 Small adjustments can make all the difference. 🔹 Persistence + patience = progress. And yes… there were some pretty epic flips, too! 🎉🙌

The First Day of School Was a Success! 🐾🎉 Today we kicked off the 2025–2026 school year with energy, excitement, and Panther pride! From our cheerleaders welcoming students at the doors to an amazing pep rally that set the tone for the year, it’s clear this is going to be one of our best years yet. Our goals this year are simple but powerful: ✅ Inspire Excellence ✅ Shape Future Leaders ✅ Achieve Distinction We are so proud of our Panthers and can’t wait to see the growth, achievements, and memories we’ll make together this year. #PantherPride #FirstDayVibes #InspireExcellence

📢Check your portal! Schedules have been updated! ⭐️Make sure to pick up a new paper copy on Monday morning! Schedules will be located in the multipurpose room.

✨ A Night in Greece ✨🇬🇷🕺🏾🏛️💃🏼💙 ••Homecoming Dance ••When: Saturday, September 20th ••Where: Fleming County High School ••Time: 7pm-10pm ••Cost: Single $20 Couple $35 ✨💙•• Tickets will be sold September 1st during lunch mods. They will recieve a ticket the day the buy them. Last day to purchase a ticket will be September 19th. Concessions will be sold this night as well! Soda, chips, candy for those who would like to purchase. ✨Get ready for an unforgettable night under the stars!✨

🌅The clouds may have covered the sky, but they couldn’t cover the joy in the hearts of the Class of 2026 this morning. Senior Sunrise marked the beginning of their final year at FCHS—some even camped out overnight, ready to greet the day together. Here’s to a year filled with memories, laughter, and milestones as these Panthers take their last steps through our halls. 💛🖤🎓

🚗 Traffic Pattern Reminder 🚗

Our traffic pattern will remain the same as it was at the end of last school year. Please refer to the map below for how traffic will enter and exit during morning drop-off.

✅ The afternoon exit strategy is still in place as well:

All vehicles other than buses will exit through the lower softball exit at the end of the school day.

Thank you for helping keep our drop-off and pick-up process safe and smooth!

Yesterday, Fleming County High School staff participated in a professional development session focused on collaboration and BRIDGE Performance Assessments.

This year, our goal is to bring learning to life through real-world scenarios and interdisciplinary collaboration across all grade levels and subjects.

We are excited to welcome students back next week and are fully prepared to make this the most vibrant year yet at FCHS!

📱 Cell Phone Policy Reminder 📱

Fleming County High School will continue with the same cell phone policy as last year.

✅ All students are required to place their cell phones in the cell phone caddy at the beginning of each class.
✅ Phones must remain in the caddy for the duration of instructional time.
✅ This includes the use of cell phones in the hallway during instructional time.
✅ This policy is in line with Kentucky House Bill 208 (2025), which requires schools to prohibit student use of personal devices during instructional time.

Thank you for helping us maintain a focused and distraction-free learning environment!