Floyd Head Start and Preschool’s journey to Family Friendly Certification
Family engagement has been the backbone of the Head Start and preschool program since its conception in the 1960s.
Early childhood centers in Washington County earn Family Friendly Schools certification
Two of the early childhood centers in the Washington County school district – North Washington Early Childhood and Washington County Early Childhood – earned 2023 Family Friendly Schools certification, along with four other schools in the district.
Family Friendly Schools: Pulaski High School makes school a place for family and students to grow
Once I became aware of the mission and goals of the Family Friendly Schools partnership, and had the opportunity to work with some wonderful people, I realized that it was something worth investing in.
Lafayette High School a model for FCPS in earning Family Friendly Schools certification
Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) embraces families as vital partners in the effective, well-rounded education of our students. One of the district’s priorities is to improve our system of support for engaging parents and caregivers and the community as we strive to enhance schools and student success.
Family Friendly Certificate leads to two-way communication at Shelby East Middle School
At Shelby East Middle School, we recognize that strong partnerships between our school and our families are essential for student success.
Pine Knot Elementary achieves the Family Friendly Schools certification
The desire to see parents in a more inclusive, active role in the operations and decision-making at Pine Knot Elementary drove the leadership team to seek certification.
Ludlow Independent School District ‘prowls’ its way to first ‘Family Friendly’ school district designation
“Together We Prowl” guides the students, families, teachers and leaders in the Ludlow Independent School District.
Harlan Middle/High School celebrates Family Friendly Schools award
As a way to strengthen local efforts to connect with families and students, the Harlan Independent School District jumped at the opportunity to participate in the Family Friendly Schools initiative.
Menifee Central transformed into family friendly school
A lifelong resident of eastern Kentucky, I reside in beautiful Menifee County nestled between Cave Run Lake and the Red River Gorge. I have spent the last 16 years of my career working in education in my hometown to try to identify ways I can serve my school and my community.
Becoming a certified Family Friendly School
As a principal who grounds her work in leading a school that is a model of inclusivity, I know that optimal student success in achievement, engagement and sense of belonging occurs when there is a strong partnership between home and school.