We wrapped up an amazing first day and it was a great day to be a Bruin! Just a reminder, we will not be allowing parents/guardians to walk students to their classrooms tomorrow (Friday). All students will follow regular morning procedures. Thank you for your continued support!

Reminder! One hour early release for all elementary schools except Lakewood Elementary School today, Thursday, August 6, 2026. 

Remember we will be dismissing 1-hour early today (1:15). Please be patient in our car rider line as we have a high volume of cars. Be sure to stay in line, prevent any large gaps, and follow the directions of signs and/or adults directing traffic. Students MUST enter the car from the passenger side on the sidewalk. Please do not get out of the car as we need to keep our line moving efficiently. Thank you for your patience.

We are excited to welcome our students tomorrow! Doors open at 7:05 AM. Students may be walked in on the first day of school ONLY. All adults must present an ID at the door. Families must use the crosswalk to enter the sidewalk. Please be patient with bus pick ups as they navigate routes. We will dismiss 1-hour early tomorrow. Dismissal will be at 1:15 PM on the first day of school ONLY. It's going to be a great school year!

It's finally here and we are so excited!

LTES Families, please complete the annual update in Infinite Campus. This will minimize the first day of school paperwork that you will receive. It is also important that contact information is accurate to receive school communication.

Schedules, grades, attendance, and other important information found in the Parent Portal will not be available until the Online Information Update is complete. More information on both of these items is available here: https://www.hardin.kyschools.us/article/3022589

Back-to-School Fests and Open House dates are set. Find them all under either the News and Announcements portion of our website OR under the Quick Links tab of our website. Here is a direct link: https://www.hardin.kyschools.us/quick-links/2026-27-back-to-school-fests-and-open-house-dates

If you didn’t order a yearbook and would still like one, please see the attached graphic. You can order a yearbook online starting June 1st and have it mailed directly to your home address.

Field Day - Friday, May 15th

Hello! Our 3rd-5th grade students will continue KSA testing this week. Please encourage your child to be present each day, get a good night's rest and a good breakfast. We know our students are going to do awesome!

A message from our PTA: ATTENTION LINCOLN TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENTS🚨 Want a say in what happens at our school? Here’s your chance! Lincoln Trail Elementary School PTA is accepting nominations for the School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) Council for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years! ⚠️We are looking to fill ONE spot on Lincoln Trail Elementary School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) council. The council is in charge of making many of the most important decisions about how the school operates and supports student achievement. The council is a wonderful chance to learn about our school, work closely with teachers & admin, and help make our school even more successful than it is now. The council will meet once a month year round and nominee will commit to a TWO YEAR term! Nomination Details: ✅Must have child that attends Lincoln Trail Elementary the next TWO school years ✅ Submit your nomination with link👇🏼 or drop off in LTES front office https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/10TpC4MNYAQLMWPtkTg1ExhBgiwEfOlb4o9igctr2eas/mobilebasic Election Details: 📅 Voting Dates: May 14th & May 15th, 2026 📍 Location: Lincoln Trail Elementary Front Office

Wear purple tomorrow to support military child month.

The journey to success starts at the bus stop! 🚌✨

Today we celebrate our incredible drivers, monitors, and transportation team. From the first pickup to the final bell, they keep our students safe, on time, and cared for.

Thank you for going the extra mile! 💛

#HCSDifferenceMaker #DistrictOfOpportunities

The Hardin County Schools Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council is collecting items to brighten the lives of local homebound residents and those in long-term care facilities.

A collection bin has been placed at each school in the district. Students, staff, families, parents and community members are encouraged to bring items that would help bring a smile to senior citizens. The collection drive will last from April 21 to May 5, 2026. Go to the News and Announcements section of www.hardin.kyschools.us for a list of items and for more information.

Internet Safety Continued:

Three Simple Steps That Work
After investigating hundreds of these cases, Detective Mike Lemon has learned that keeping kids safe doesn't require being a tech expert.
You need three things:
#1: Put devices to bed at night (in your room)
#2: Watch the video for #2
#3: Watch the video for #3
Most sextortion happens at night when kids are alone with their devices. Just doing step one makes them dramatically safer.
Our Online Parent Challenge walks you through all three steps with practical, parent-tested strategies.
You got this. And you don't have to do it alone.

Surprise Prize Unlock:


>Student videos: PreK-2nd Grade, 3rd-5th,m and 6th-12th


Complete the challenge and get instant access to age appropriate videos that teaches them the real dangers of being online AND the skills to keep themselves safe.


To claim your Prize, all you have to do is:

#1: Click on this link: https://bit.ly/kyhardin
#2: Watch the video 1 time during this week
#3: Click on the link to the Survey Link (it will pop up after you watch the video)
#4: Fill out the Survey


Let’s do it now and grab your chance at the Grand Prize and all future prizes…

Don’t miss tomorrow’s prize unlock.

Protecting Our Students From Online Predators Parents, we need to talk about something difficult. S*xtortion cases have exploded from 44,000 in 2021 to over 500,000 last year. That's 28 cases a day in Kentucky alone. Good kids are facing life-altering consequences in as little as 45 minutes after meeting the wrong person online. These are honor students, athletes, kids who've never broken a rule. This week, we're offering our Online Parent Challenge featuring Detective Mike Lemon to help you protect your child before something happens. The training takes just 30 minutes and gives you the tools you need. We care about keeping your kids safe. Don't wait. …And it starts TODAY (April 13th) and Ends Midnight FRIDAY (April 17th). To claim your chance to win PRIZES all you will have to do is: #1: Click on this link: https://bit.ly/kyhardin #2: Watch the video 1 time during this week #3: Click on the link to the Survey Link (it will pop up after you watch the video) #4: Fill out the Survey Are you ready to keep your kids safe and put a gas card in your pocket? We will send out more information tomorrow, so make sure you watch out for it.

We are EXCITED to welcome students back to school after Spring Break!! There are 27 school days left until summer break for K-12 students!

Parents, here is an opportunity to learn more about online cyber safety.

Spring break is next week (April 6-10, 2026). Our friends at the Hardin County Public Library have asked us to share their calendar of fun-filled events for children.
Go to https://www.hcpl.info/events to learn more. The Hardin County Public Library is a wonderful place to learn and grow!