Nominations for SBDM Minority Representative [Needed]
SBDM We were notified by the State Department of Education that our school minority enrollment is now at or above 8%. When a school's minority enrollment reaches 8% or higher, it is required by law to have minority representation on the SBDM council.
Therefore, our school must host a special election for the purpose of electing one minority parent and one minority teacher representative. A minority parent is defined as: “American Indian; Alaskan native; African American; Hispanic, including persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Central South American origins; Pacific Islander; or other ethnic group underrepresented in the school” [KRS 160.345(1)(a)]
The SBDM Council is the decision-making body for our school. The council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 3:15 pm. Most meetings last approximately an hour. The main purpose of the SBDM council is to improve student learning. School councils have the responsibility to set school policy and make decisions in the areas specified by the law; to provide an environment to enhance student achievement; and to help the school meet the goals established by Kentucky's education reform laws.
If you are a minority parent, and would be interested in running for the open spot on the council, please call the school (859) 792-6136 to submit your nomination by Thursday, May 21st @3:00.
**Provided we have candidates, we will hold an election on Friday, May 22nd from 7:30 AM until 3:00 PM.
SBDM We were notified by the State Department of Education that our school minority enrollment is now at or above 8%. When a school's minority enrollment reaches 8% or higher, it is required by law to have minority representation on the SBDM council.
Therefore, our school must host a special election for the purpose of electing one minority parent and one minority teacher representative. A minority parent is defined as: “American Indian; Alaskan native; African American; Hispanic, including persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Central South American origins; Pacific Islander; or other ethnic group underrepresented in the school” [KRS 160.345(1)(a)]
The SBDM Council is the decision-making body for our school. The council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 3:15 pm. Most meetings last approximately an hour. The main purpose of the SBDM council is to improve student learning. School councils have the responsibility to set school policy and make decisions in the areas specified by the law; to provide an environment to enhance student achievement; and to help the school meet the goals established by Kentucky's education reform laws.
If you are a minority parent, and would be interested in running for the open spot on the council, please call the school (859) 792-6136 to submit your nomination by Thursday, May 21st @3:00.
**Provided we have candidates, we will hold an election on Friday, May 22nd from 7:30 AM until 3:00 PM.

Weekly Announcements: May 18th - 22nd

Incoming Kindergarten families, join us TODAY for Camp Dick Robinson’s Kindergarten Readiness event! 🎒✏️ This FREE event is designed to help incoming Kindergarten students get ready for a successful start to school with fun activities, learning resources, take-home kits, books, and more. The event will take place today from 3:30-5:00 PM in the Camp Dick Robinson Elementary Cafeteria. We can’t wait to welcome our future Bobcats!

[Mark Your Calendars]
SBDM Parent Representative Voting
Wednesday, May 13th from 8am - 2pm
SBDM Parent Representative Voting
Wednesday, May 13th from 8am - 2pm
![[Mark Your Calendars] SBDM Parent Representative Voting Wednesday, May 13th from 8am - 2pm](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/garrard_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/27138813/large_SBDM_Nominations__1_.png)
Weekly Announcements: May 11th - 15th

CDR Archery Team is off to Nationals this weekend!!
GOOD LUCK BOBCATS! So proud of you!
GOOD LUCK BOBCATS! So proud of you!

[MARK YOUR CALENDARS]
You're invited to our End of the School Year Celebrations!
We can't wait to celebrate another year of bobcat success with family and friends! More information to follow. Sign ups will go home with soon!
You're invited to our End of the School Year Celebrations!
We can't wait to celebrate another year of bobcat success with family and friends! More information to follow. Sign ups will go home with soon!
![[MARK YOUR CALENDARS] You're invited to our End of the School Year Celebrations! We can't wait to celebrate another year of bobcat success with family and friends! More information to follow. Sign ups will go home with soon!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/garrard_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/26484400/large_End_of_the_Year_Celebration__1_.png)
Hello Bobcat Families!
Message from CDR PTO:
CDR is looking for 2 enthusiastic people to serve on the the SBDM Council! See info attached. Nominations due May 9th.
Message from CDR PTO:
CDR is looking for 2 enthusiastic people to serve on the the SBDM Council! See info attached. Nominations due May 9th.

Weekly Announcements: May 4th - 8th

Tomorrow begins the Kentucky Summative Assessment for Grades 3-5.
Make sure to get a good nights sleep, eat a good breakfast, and come in ready to rock this test bobcats! You've got this!
Make sure to get a good nights sleep, eat a good breakfast, and come in ready to rock this test bobcats! You've got this!

[MARK YOUR CALENDARS]
You're invited to our End of the School Year Celebrations!
We can't wait to celebrate another year of bobcat success with family and friends! More information to follow. Sign ups will go home with soon!
You're invited to our End of the School Year Celebrations!
We can't wait to celebrate another year of bobcat success with family and friends! More information to follow. Sign ups will go home with soon!
![[MARK YOUR CALENDARS] You're invited to our End of the School Year Celebrations! We can't wait to celebrate another year of bobcat success with family and friends! More information to follow. Sign ups will go home with soon!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/garrard_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/26484373/large_End_of_the_Year_Celebration__1_.png)
[FOR A LIMITED TIME]
Yearbooks are on sale now!!
Yearbooks are on sale now!!

Weekly Announcements: April 27th - May 1st

The Countdown to Kentucky Summative Assessment is on!
We have 5 school days remaining - until the start of our KSA testing window.
Attached is the schedule of days that students in Grades 3-5 will be testing!
If at all possible, please avoid this days/times when scheduling appointments.
You've got this Bobcats!
We have 5 school days remaining - until the start of our KSA testing window.
Attached is the schedule of days that students in Grades 3-5 will be testing!
If at all possible, please avoid this days/times when scheduling appointments.
You've got this Bobcats!

Calling ALL incoming 2026 Kindergarteners!
[MARK YOUR CALENDARS}
Tuesday, May 12th @CDR Cafeteria [3:30 - 5:00]
This FREE event is to help your student get ready for Kindergarten with all the fools needed for success! This is for Garrard Co. students entering Kindergarten Fall of 2026.
Thank you to The Garrard Co. Family Resource Center for sponsoring this event!
[MARK YOUR CALENDARS}
Tuesday, May 12th @CDR Cafeteria [3:30 - 5:00]
This FREE event is to help your student get ready for Kindergarten with all the fools needed for success! This is for Garrard Co. students entering Kindergarten Fall of 2026.
Thank you to The Garrard Co. Family Resource Center for sponsoring this event!
![Calling ALL incoming 2026 Kindergarteners! [MARK YOUR CALENDARS} Tuesday, May 12th @CDR Cafeteria [3:30 - 5:00]](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/garrard_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/26465668/large_CDR_K_Readiness__1_.png)
[Mark Your Calendars!]
Parent University Math Night [2nd -5th Grade]
Thursday, April 30th @5:00 - 6:30pm
There are still a few spots remaining for this family fun event!
Sign up today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMhrZhuy_Bt2vQid1C6oF6WLZtSdN3RODuixse540St267AQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100147377431828507670
Parent University Math Night [2nd -5th Grade]
Thursday, April 30th @5:00 - 6:30pm
There are still a few spots remaining for this family fun event!
Sign up today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMhrZhuy_Bt2vQid1C6oF6WLZtSdN3RODuixse540St267AQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100147377431828507670

Garrard County High School Project Graduation is hosting Mini Prom 2026, a fun evening for 4th and 5th grade students! The event will take place next Friday, May 1st, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Garrard County High School Cafeteria. Admission is $5. This attached form serves as your ticket, so please do not turn it in to a teacher, bring it with you to enter. If a ticket is not brought, a parent or guardian will need to come inside to sign the student in.

We are grateful to Dr. Kevin Stull and Mr. Gill Parmley for visiting our Pre-K classrooms and spending time reading with our students. They also shared about their careers, giving our youngest learners an introduction to different future pathways!





TODAY IS THE DAY!!
The Bobcat Bolt is the evening!! Warm-ups begin at 5:15!
We hope everyone can make it out for a night of family fun, fitness, and post race celebrations!
Attached is your Bobcat Bolt "Need to know Info", Race Map, and Food Truck Menus available during our post-race celebration!
The Bobcat Bolt is the evening!! Warm-ups begin at 5:15!
We hope everyone can make it out for a night of family fun, fitness, and post race celebrations!
Attached is your Bobcat Bolt "Need to know Info", Race Map, and Food Truck Menus available during our post-race celebration!






WAY TO GO 2nd Grade!! So proud of these bobcats for working hard and scoring [DISTINGUISHED] on their most recent Social Students Unit Assessment! Keep up the FANTASTIC work bobcats!
![WAY TO GO 2nd Grade!! So proud of these bobcats for working hard and scoring [DISTINGUISHED] on their most recent Social Students Unit Assessment! Keep up the FANTASTIC work bobcats!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/garrard_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/26331301/large_DISTINGUISHED__2_.png)
