Excellence and Opportunity
We are high achievers…
We are home to environmental, technology, and reading programs that have received national recognition. Our high schools offer advanced, honors, and AP classes in chemistry, biology, Spanish physics, calculus, environmental science, history, English, foreign languages, art, music and others. Our schools have technology, math, and science labs for experimental and application activities and boast successful academic and quick recall teams.
Our students receive many state and national honors including a recent National Essay Winner, a finalist at the National DECA Conference, and invitations to participate in national forums. Many students obtain Professional Technology and Skills Standards Certifications and we boast numerous AP Scholars, Governors’ Scholars, National Merit Finalists, NHS National Honorees, and scholarship awardees to prestigious universities each year.
Over 70% of our teachers have masters and/or advanced degrees and certifications beyond the master’s level. Our 3 state semi-finalists for Kentucky Teacher of the Year, state Guidance Counselor of the Year, state finalist for the Elementary Science Teacher Award, multiple Campbellsville Award for Excellence in Teaching recipients, Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year, state Biology Teacher of the Year, National Presidential Awardee, and state Marketing Teacher of the Year are just a few examples of how Pulaski County’s teachers and staff are proving that they are some of the best. We also provide a Teacher Academy for first through third year teachers that gives the support they need to develop into master teachers.
We are offering education for all….
The Pulaski County School System provides many cultural, enrichment, and specialized programs for students and the community that build on strengths and develop interests. Gifted education and enrichment as well as exceptional education services including clinical, speech, occupational, physical and vision impaired therapists are provided for students in all schools. We offer many vocational educational courses-such as agriculture, business education, consumer sciences, marketing, and computer technology and all schools participate in the School-To-Work program for career exploration, shadowing, mentoring, and work/study experiences.
Exploratory and non-traditional curriculums ranging from JROTC to literature studies are available for students including Pulaski Central, our nationally noted alternative education school that has significantly reduced the drop out rate. Many classes such as speech, journalism, drama, yearbook, media production, and oral/written communication are offered to prepare our students to communicate effectively. We provide specialized teachers and full curriculums in arts/humanities such as instrumental and vocal education, theater/drama, creative writing, and speech/debate.
At all schools, clubs, service groups and extracurricular activities enrich the interests of students. Athletic opportunities such as basketball, football, golf, soccer, tennis, dance, volleyball, swimming, cross-country, track, baseball, and softball as well as intramural sports are available. Multiple after school programs such 21st Century, GEAR UP, and Extended School Services are available. All elementary school also provide childcare services for families.
Education for parents is offered through seminars, workshops, and informational meetings. Our Adult Education Program provides classes for those pursuing their GED, those who need job skill upgrades, need English as Second Language instruction, or want computer training. In addition, our Golden Age Program provides education and cultural opportunities to our senior friends over 55.