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One Call information from school district is inaccurate

April 6, 2020

Lewis County Schools Superintendent Jamie Weddington said a call placed overnight by the district’s automated telephone system contained outdated/inaccurate information.

He issued a community letter this morning that he hopes will get the correct information to all stakeholders.

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Lewis County Schools will follow Beshear’s recommendation

April 2, 2020

Dennis K Brown

Lewis County Schools Superintendent Jamie Weddington said the local district will be following the recommendation of Gov. Andy Beshear and will remain closed until at least May 1.

Weddington said Gov. Beshear held a conference call earlier today with school Continue reading →

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Teacher emails provided for lesson questions

March 31, 2020

Dennis K Brown

School Superintendent Jamie Weddington

School Superintendent Jamie Weddington recorded an update for WKKS Radio this morning and asked parents to contact their child’s teachers with any questions during the extended break as a result of COVID-19.

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Next round of NTI packets available

March 26, 2020

Dennis K Brown

Lewis County Schools Superintendent Jamie Weddington has released information on the next round of student NTI packets for the district.

Lewis County High School NTI packets (#11-20) are available for pickup March 26, 27, 30, and 31 from 8:00am Continue reading →

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63 positive cases; tax filing deadline delayed

March 21, 2020

Dennis K Brown

Gov. Andy Beshear announced more actions on Friday to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and assist Kentuckians trying to manage difficulties because of the virus. Gov. Beshear requested school superintendents keep schools closed for in-person classes until Continue reading →

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Schools will remain closed through April 17

March 20, 2020

Dennis K Brown

Lewis County Schools, and other districts in Kentucky, will remain closed until April 17 on the recommendation of Gov. Beshear.

Superintendent Jamie Weddington has sent out a letter explaining the extended closure as well as meal plans and NTI for Continue reading →

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Children to receive meals over extended school break

March 13, 2020

Dennis K Brown

Lewis County Schools Food Service Director Tiffany Felty

Lewis County children will have meals delivered to their homes for each weekday during the extended break according to Tiffany Felty, Food Service Director for Lewis County Schools.

Felty says food service Continue reading →

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Letter from superintendent outlines school plans

March 13, 2020

Dennis K Brown

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To support continued vital reporting such as this, please consider a subscription starting at less than 30 cents-a-week.

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Governor recommends schools ceasing in-person classes

March 12, 2020

Dennis K Brown

Gov. Andy Beshear recommended that all school superintendents consider ceasing in-person classes for an extended period of time beginning Monday, March 16, to help control the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in communities across Kentucky.

“With advice from Dr. Steven Continue reading →

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Lewis County Schools preparing for COVID-19

March 12, 2020

Dennis K Brown

School Superintendent Jamie Weddington is sending this letter home with students today.

Lewis County Schools Superintendent Jamie Weddington is sending a letter home today (3/12/2020) with students in hopes of answering some questions surrounding the COVID-19 issue as it pertains Continue reading →

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One Call information from school district is inaccurate

Lewis County Schools will follow Beshear’s recommendation

Teacher emails provided for lesson questions

Next round of NTI packets available

63 positive cases; tax filing deadline delayed

Schools will remain closed through April 17

Children to receive meals over extended school break

Letter from superintendent outlines school plans

Governor recommends schools ceasing in-person classes

Lewis County Schools preparing for COVID-19