April 2026
Family Friendly Schools: Brenda Cowan – Legacy of Service
Named after the first Black female firefighter in Lexington who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, Brenda Cowan Elementary was founded on the principles of service and community.
Frankfort High School principal reflects on Family Friendly Schools Certification
As a school located in the heart of the community, family involvement and partnership have long been important to our culture and identity.
McCracken County High School leader reflects on Family Friendly Schools certification
At McCracken County High School, we are in the process of completely overhauling the way students move through our school.
Family Friendly Schools: Northern Elementary Reaches for Gold
Northern Elementary (Fayette County) began its work to pursue the Prichard Committee’s Family Friendly School Certificate in Fall 2024. This work was initiated by our Local Leadership Team, composed of teachers, administrators, community partners, and grant coordinators.
March 2026
Shacklette and Hazelwood Early Childhood Centers in Louisville earn Family Friendly Certification
When the opportunity arose to participate in the Family Friendly Schools initiative, it felt like a natural extension of the work we were already committed to doing
Taylor Elementary achieves Family Friendly Certification
When our school began the journey toward earning the Family Friendly School Certification, I took the lead in guiding our efforts and building a team committed to meaningful family engagement.
Yates Elementary earns Gold Family Friendly School Certificate
At Yates Elementary (Fayette County), we believe that strong family and community partnerships are essential to student success.
October 2025
Rowan County’s Valiant Viking Profile of a Learner integrated into Family Friendly Schools success
To begin our (Family Friendly Schools) work, we formed a committee of stakeholders that represented our population. We sought out parents to join the partnership who were from diverse populations represented in our school.
September 2025
Building a Culture of Connection: Morgan Central Elementary’s Journey to Becoming a Family Friendly School
Over the past school year, our school has undertaken a deeply meaningful journey to strengthen the partnership between home and school by becoming certified as a Family Friendly School.
Wrigley Elementary’s path to Family Friendly Certification: ‘Family has always been a priority in our school’
The schools in our district are all Title I schools and we are constantly working on ways that we can improve to increase our parent and family involvement and engagement.