CARR ELEMENTARY - 3RD NINE WEEKS
All A's:
Madalyn Boyd
Jaziyah Lockett
Thomas Zalucki
Hayven Mitchell
Lyla Boyd
Maxx Carey
Ayson Wilson
Mia Latham
Aadhya Patel
Orfa Hernandez Marcos
Parker Howard
Jazper Freeze
Aniah Crumble
Shalay Parker
All A's & B's:
Emmett Pettigrew
Amariya Bransford
Jaidyn Large
Taiyah Brown
An'Torious Martin
Sebastian Sparkman
An'Draya Smith
Vincent Stone
Brandon Winters
Trice Walker
Angeline Leiva Martinez
Luis Sica Ramos
Emery Hancock
Lariq Porterfield
Arona Ramos
Time to trade in alarm clocks for sunshine, homework for hammock time, and hall passes for road trips (or at least trips to the fridge ).
We wish all of our students and families a fun, relaxing, and SAFE vacation—whether you're traveling far or just enjoying some well-deserved downtime at home.
We’ll see everyone back refreshed, recharged, and maybe just a little harder to wake up in the mornings!
Thursday, April 2nd...Let's go Bulldogs !!
We would like everyone to join us in wearing bright, bold colors on Thursday, April 2nd for Autism Awareness.
A huge shout-out to our wonderful Food Service employee, Mrs. Renee Brown.
Bring your chairs and cheer on your Bulldogs!
Information from President Susan Caldwell:
The Fulton County Kentucky Retired Teacher Association is made up of retirees from both the FIS and Fulton County School Districts. The Fulton County KRTA participates in the AARP/KRTA Grandparent Essay Contest—an annual competition for 5th graders, statewide—by sponsoring competition for the county. 5th grade language arts teachers are given the essay guidelines, and they, in turn, instruct their students to write a convincing essay on why their grandparent should be named the AARP/KRTA Grandparent of the year. Each school then selects and submits its winning essay to the county’s Retired Teacher Association, where a committee reviews the essays and selects a county winner.
The school winners were very special guests at the Fulton County KRTA March meeting—Angeline Martinez, from Carr Elementary and Kenslei Spencer, from Fulton County Elementary. Angeline and Kenslei read their winning essays and received a well deserved round of applause. The winning writers brought their proud Moms (Yuleydi Martinez and Jamanda Spencer), their dedicated teachers (Danielle Cruse and Ashley Moore), and Kenslei’s inspiring grandmother, Victoria Grubbs. Angeline’s inspiring grandmother—Marcia Martinez—could not attend, because she lives in Spain. FIS Administrators Amber Kinney and Amanda LaClere also came, as guests.
President Susan Caldwell Black thanked Angeline and Kenslei for their very persuasive essays and recognized the other guests, for the roles they played in the essay process. President Black proudly announced Angeline Martinez as the Fulton County winning essay and presented her with a Certificate of Award from AARP and KRTA.
Angeline’s essay was submitted into competition with other county winners in Kentucky’s First District. District winners were to be announced the last week of March. The district winners will compete for the title of Kentucky AARP/KRTA Grandparent Essay winner, which will be announced at the KRTA April Convention, in Louisville.
Fulton County Treasurer Deena Morrison presented Angeline and Kenslei with $50 WalMart gift cards, on behalf of the Fulton County KRTA, and all guests were treated to a delicious lunch.
This grant is supported by WKEC and includes multiple parts. To make it simple, K-8 will be using a program that is paid for by the grant called Social Institute. These are lessons about character and such that will meet the needs of digital literacy.
In addition, a STEM career lab will be put in the middle school through the Paxton Patterson Labs and headed up by the middle school science teacher who will be attending a training at the HUB in Paducah on July 6-7.
This special event will feature inspiring messages, music, and a time of recognition for our seniors as they prepare to take the next step in their journey.
Family, friends, and community members are warmly invited to attend and show their support for the Class of 2026!
Bring your chairs to the sidelines and cheer on your Bulldogs !
FULTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Posting Date: 03/17/2026
Position: Varsity Cheer Coach FY27
Pay Range: Stipend (per Board-approved Extra Duty Schedule)
Location: Fulton Independent School District, Fulton, KY
Duties and Responsibilities:
Coach:
• Promote sports in the school and community.
• Assist the athletic director in planning the athletic cheer program.
• Organize and supervise practices.
• Teach individual fundamental skills, team plan, team strategy and rules.
• Teaching good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Assist in checking eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Assist students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the coaches, with small groups of student athletes.
• Guide participants toward a harmonious team spirit.
• Provide escort assistance, and supervision to athletes during periods of team travel.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Fundamentals of cheer and basketball.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A high school diploma or G.E.D.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Successful completion of a criminal records check and required trainings to include but not limited to first aid and CPR.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit an application through the Fulton Independent School District's employment portal or contact the district office for more information.
📧 Email (if applicable): betty.bartimus@fultonind.kyschools.us
🌐 Website: www.fultonind.kyschools.us, Employment, Classified Application Link
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Fulton Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
FULTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Posting Date: 03/17/2026
Position: Volleyball Coach FY27
Pay Range: Stipend (per Board-approved Extra Duty Schedule)
Location: Fulton Independent School District, Fulton, KY
Duties and Responsibilities:
Coach:
• Promote sports in the school and community.
• Assist the athletic director in planning the Volleyball program.
• Organize and supervise practices.
• Teach individual fundamental skills, team plan, team strategy and rules.
• Teaching good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Assist in checking eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Assist students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the coaches, with small groups of student athletes.
• Guide participants toward a harmonious team spirit.
• Provide escort assistance, and supervision to athletes during periods of team travel.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Fundamentals of volleyball.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A high school diploma or G.E.D.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Successful completion of a criminal records check and required trainings to include but not limited to first aid and CPR.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit an application through the Fulton Independent School District's employment portal or contact the district office for more information.
📧 Email (if applicable): betty.bartimus@fultonind.kyschools.us
🌐 Website: www.fultonind.kyschools.us, Employment, Classified Application Link
________________________________________
Fulton Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Mr. Samons brings 37 years of educational experience in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. For 21 of those years, he served as Superintendent of Murray Independent Schools and Paintsville Independent Schools.
In addition to his role as superintendent, Mr. Samons has served as a teacher, coach, and principal. He has a strong track record of success within school systems, evidenced by both data and the positive narratives shared about his leadership. Among his many accomplishments, he has led several schools to be recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools, earned multiple 5-Star ratings during his tenure as superintendent, guided schools to designation as National Title I Distinguished Schools, and achieved recognition as a District of Distinction by the state of Kentucky.
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