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Anderson County High School

28%

21%

22%

19%

67.8, 116 out of 168, Top 69%

69.5, 92 out of 168, Top 55%

Anderson County Middle 

32%

21%

36%

14%

75.5, 22 out of 172, Top 13%

73.7, 43 out of 172, Top 19%

Emma B Ward Elementary

34%

17%

34%

12%

70.1, 293 out of 717, Top 41%

N/A

Robert B Turner Elementary 

40%

25%

44%

28%

88.3, 66 out of 717, Top 9%

N/A

Saffell Street Elementary 

25%

13%

24%

4%

50.5, 593 out of 717, Top 83%

N/A

AC Elementary Combined

34%

19%

35%

16%

72.3, 44 out of 172, Top 26%

73.6, 43 out of 172, Top 25%

District Rank:          State - 71.9, 44 out of 172, Top 26%                Federal: 72.3, 38 out of 172, Top 22% 

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Homecoming Tickets 2026

 HOMEcoming is Calling, Bearcats!
The countdown is ON! ?? Get ready for an unforgettable night at the ACHS Homecoming Dance! 
Saturday, September 19
Open to ALL 9th–12th Grade Students
Students must NOT be on LOP to attend.
Bringing a date who does not attend ACHS?
No problem! Outside guests will just need prior approval. Their ticket is $10.
ACHS Students: Your dance ticket is included in your student fee!
Sign-Ups: September 3–17
Gym Lobby Concession Stand
Sign up and pay your student fee before or after school
Start making those plans, grab your friends, and get ready to celebrate Homecoming Bearcat style!
More Homecoming festivities and details coming soon!
#Homecoming2026 #ACHSHomecoming #GoBearcats

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Navigation Night - February 24th

Navigation Night at ACHS
Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for Navigation Night at Anderson County High School!
Tuesday, February 24
5:00–8:00 PM
All current 8th–11th grade students & families invited
Dinner will be provided for students and families!
During Navigation Night, students will have the opportunity to:
Talk with teachers, administrators, and guidance counselors
Learn about course offerings, scheduling, pathways, Trailblazer, and more
Explore the many programs and opportunities ACHS has to offer as they plan for the future
Bonus:
All students who attend will be entered to win a FREE Chromebook!
One student from each grade level will be selected.
This will be an informative, engaging night designed to help students feel confident and excited about their next steps at ACHS. Please plan to attend and keep an eye out for more details coming soon!
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ACHS Information 8/29

Please see our guidance newsletter below.

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ACHS Information 8/29

Please see our guidance newsletter below.

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Back to School Information

???? Welcome Back, Bearcats! ????
We’re excited to welcome all of our students and families back for the 2025–2026 school year at Anderson County High School! ????
? First Day of School: Thursday, Aug. 7
?? Doors Open: 7:25 AM
?? Classes Begin: 8:00 AM
Let’s kick off the year with positivity, purpose, and Bearcat pride! ????
?? Be sure to review our updated Drop-Off & Pick-Up Plan to ensure a smooth and safe start to each day. You can find it below????
Let’s make it a great year, Bearcats! ???? #BearcatPride #BackToSchool #ACHS2025
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Graduation 2025 - Streaming Link

ACHS is beginning a week of celebrations around the Class of 2025! As we prepare for the occasion, we would like to go ahead and share the link to view the Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony for those that won't be able to attend in person.

We will be releasing more information about Graduation over the within the next few days. We can't wait to celebrate and honor the Class of 2025!
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ACHS Prom Information

We are so excited to celebrate Prom 2025 with our Juniors and Seniors and their guests. For those attending, please read the information below on how to prepare for the evening: 

Hours: 7:30pm - 11:30 pm - no early entry; students must be checked in by 9:30pm. Students will not be allowed to leave to go to their vehicles and then re-enter prom. 

Entry: Students will only be able to check in through the parking lot backing up to the Green. Anna Mac Clarke Avenue and Township Square will be closed to car traffic.  

Parking: Various lots around downtown are available for parking. An officer will be stationed to escort students across Woodford Street - if they park at the First Baptist Church. 

Other information: 

  • Parents can watch students enter via the terrace platform overlooking the green. Once your student has entered, please move aside so others can see their students.

  • Anderson Photography will be taking pictures of students as they enter and throughout the night. Please use the attached link to register to download your pictures and get a notification when they are available. Families will have access to  free downloads of those photos,  courtesy of ACHS Prom Committee. You will also have the opportunity to purchase prints through Anderson Photography.  Photo Download Link- https://andersonphotographyky.gotphoto.com/kunden/subscribe/Nys6FRf0ik5vgj8ZWXog

  • Various snacks and water will be available for students. 

  • Prom Favors include a t-shirt and either a cake pop or cookie. First come, first serve. 

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Junior Parent Night - April 24, 2025

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Becoming a Bearcat - April 8th, 2025

Calling ALL future Bearcats! ACHS would like to invite you and your family to join us for a night of food, fun, information, and scheduling. ALL EIGHT GRADERS in attendance will have the opportunity to win a FREE Chromebook. All students and their families will have the opportunity to enjoy a meal in the ACHS cafeteria starting at 5 PM, hear about scheduling and all that ACHS has to offer, students will enjoy some fun and then have the opportunity to see all the different opportunities that are available through ACHS. To end the night, you will meet one-on-one with an advisor to put in your course requests for next school year. Mark your Calendars...We can't wait to see you there!
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NTI Day #9 - Wednesday, Feb. 19

Anderson County Schools will be closed using NTI Day 9, Wednesday, February 19, 2025, due to incoming inclement weather.

Bearcats please check Google Classroom for updates from your teachers. Staff will be available via e-mail and google classroom if you need assistance.

- School daycare will be open at Saffell and RBT Only. 
- Emma B. Ward Daycare will be closed.
- Free on-site student meals will be available at Saffell Street Elementary: Breakfast - 8:30-9:30, Lunch - 12-1.

Stay Safe Bearcats!
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NTI Day #8 - Tuesday, Feb. 11

Anderson County Schools will be closed using NTI Day 8, Tuesday, February 11, 2025, due to incoming inclement weather. 

Bearcats: All students should have received paper copies of NTI work from their teachers, but please check google classroom for further instructions regarding work to be completed and best way to contact teachers and staff. Stay safe!

- School daycare will be open.
- Free on-site student meals will be available at Saffell Street Elementary: Breakfast - 8:30-9:30, Lunch - 12-1.
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Navigation Night - February 6th

All current Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors and their families are welcome to join us tonight for Navigation Night.
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NTI Day #6 - Tuesday, January 14

Anderson County Schools will be using NTI Day 6 on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. 

- School daycare will be open
- Free on-site student meals will be available at Saffell Street Elementary: Breakfast - 8:30-9:30, Lunch - 12-1. 

There are still several snow and ice covered roads as well as low hanging branches over roads throughout the county. The majority of bus turnarounds are not safe to be used with students on board. At this time, we plan to return to regular schedule,  Wednesday January 15th, using an alternate transportation plan. Households of those affected will receive communication to allow families time to plan. A final determination for Wednesday will be communicated Wednesday afternoon based on updated road conditions.

Assignments will be posted to Google Classroom. Stay safe Bearcats!
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NTI Day #5 - Monday, Jan. 13

Anderson County Schools will be using NTI Day 5 on Monday, January 13, 2025. 
- School daycare will be open
- Free on-site student meals will be available at Saffell Street Elementary: Breakfast - 8:30-9:30, Lunch - 12-1. 
There are still several snow and ice covered roads as well as low hanging branches over roads throughout the county. Please stay safe and warm. If you need anything ACSchools can help with, please call the Central Office at 502-839-3406 and someone will assist you.

Assignments will be posted to google classroom. Please e-mail your teachers for assistance. We hope to see you soon Bearcats!

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NTI Day #2-4 - Jan. 8 - Jan. 10

Due to severe weather and community power outages, Anderson County Schools will be closed, using NTI,  for the remainder of the week: Wednesday, Jan. 8 - NTI Day 2, Thursday, Jan. 9  - NTI Day 3, and Friday, Jan. 10 - NTI Day 4.

  • Students will receive extended time to complete NTI work if needed due to power outages or other issues. Please communicate needs with your students’ teachers and administrators. 

  • School Daycares will be open at Saffell Street and Emma B. Ward.

  • Student meals for all ACSchools Students (3 breakfasts and 3 lunches - food for the remainder of the week) will be available for pickup at Saffell Street Elementary, Wednesday from 1-2pm. If you plan to pick up meals for ACSchools students, please fill out the following form to help us ensure we have enough prepared meals: https://forms.gle/DuqU6hWFDtNaNKz66

  • Please check back for updates - If Saffell Street or Emma B. Ward loses power, changes to this plan will be communicated. 

Please stay safe and warm. If you need anything ACSchools can help with, please call the Central Office at 502-839-3406 and someone will assist you.


All NTI work will be posted to google classroom, and teachers will be responding to questions via e-mail from 8 - 3 PM.
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Traditional Snow Day - Tuesday, January 7th

Anderson County Schools will be using a Traditional Snow Day, Tuesday, 1/7/25. 
- This day will be made up on 2/10/25, which was previously scheduled as a break day.
- Daycare will be closed due to Power Outages and Road Conditions.
- Saffell Street Elementary will be set up as a warming center 1/7 from 8 to 3, enter through doors by the cafeteria.
- Student Meals will be served at Saffell Street: Breakfast 8:30-9:30 and Lunch 12:00 - 1:00.
- Please check back for updates - If Saffell loses power, changes to this plan will be communicated. 
- Please stay safe and warm. If you need anything ACSchools can help with, please call the Central Office.
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ACHS - NTI Day #1 - Monday, January 6

Anderson County Schools will be using NTI Day 1 on Monday, January 6, 2025. School daycare and school buildings will be closed. All after school and extracurricular activities will be canceled or postponed. A determination for Tuesday will be made and communicated by Monday afternoon. If you have NTI needs, contact your students' school. Please stay safe and warm!

For our ACHS students, all assignments will be posted on google classroom. Please be sure to check your google classrooms for your second semester classes, some of these classes will be new to you. Assignments should be able to be completed independently. Teachers and staff will be available via e-mail from 8 AM - 3 PM. There will be no optional google meets tomorrow in anticipation of potential power outages. Please be sure to check google classroom and your emails as we progress through the inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon! Stay safe Bearcats!

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Trunk or Treat Information

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Sports Schedule 9/9/2024 - 9/15/2024

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2024 PSAT Information

Attention 10th and 11th grade students who are interested in signing up for the PSAT:

The PSAT will be given on Wednesday, October 29th at Anderson Co. High School. Any 11th grader who plans on applying to Governor's Scholar needs to take the PSAT and/or ACT in October. Any 10th graders who plan on applying to Craft or Gatton Academies are encouraged to take the PSAT. Online registration will begin on August 28th and close on September 23rd. In order to register, students should click on the link provided on the school website or by visiting:

https://user.totalregistration.net/PSAT/181350

Please contact Anna Dean at ACHS with any questions. 

[email protected]

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Anderson County High School
1 Bearcat Drive
 Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
 Phone: 502.839.5118
Fax: 502.839.3486 

Administration
Chris Glass - Principal
Robert McCann - Associate Principal
Lucas Shouse - Associate Principal
Kayla Smith - Associate Principal

Office Staff
Sherry Diaz - Attendance Clerk
Lori Sutherland - East Wing Office
Karen Warford - West Wing Office
Sarah White - Guidance Office

Athletics
Corey Sayre- Athletic Director

Guidance Counselors
Anna Dean
Ashlee Kays
Heather Snodgrass


School Psychologist
Melissa Murphy

Media Center Specialist
Marla Seraji

School Resource Officer
Tony Likins
Todd Evans

School Nurse
Katey Preston

Youth Services Coordinator
Kelli Hume