Did you know that some absences for educational trips or experiences may qualify as an Educational Enhancement Opportunity (EHO)? If your child will be missing school to participate in a trip, program, performance, or other experience that can be shown to have significant educational value, you may request that the absence be considered an EHO. Kentucky law allows principals to approve up to 10 school days for qualifying educational enhancement opportunities, and approved students are given the opportunity to make up missed work.
EHO days are not automatic, so families should contact the school and complete the required request before the absence whenever possible. The activity must have a clear educational purpose and meet school/district guidelines; nonacademic extracurricular activities do not qualify. If you are planning a trip or event and think it may qualify, please reach out to us ahead of time so we can help you determine the next steps.
EHO days are not automatic, so families should contact the school and complete the required request before the absence whenever possible. The activity must have a clear educational purpose and meet school/district guidelines; nonacademic extracurricular activities do not qualify. If you are planning a trip or event and think it may qualify, please reach out to us ahead of time so we can help you determine the next steps.
Don't forget about our dress up days this week!
🎉 Celebrating Big Student Wins at Legrande Elementary! 💙📚
We are so proud to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our incredible students, teachers, and staff! Here are just a few highlights from our recent state assessment scores and school climate results:
✨ Grade 6 Reading Excellence: 71.1% of 6th graders achieved Proficient or Distinguished in Reading, continuing a strong 4-year growth trend!
📚 Middle School Reading Leadership: Overall, our Middle School Reading team reached 57% Proficiency, outpacing the district average of 45%!
✍️ Grade 8 Subject Mastery: 8th graders beat district averages in On-Demand Writing (45.8% P&D) and Social Studies (41.6% P&D)!
🔬 Grade 7 Science Growth: 87.9% of 7th graders scored above Novice in Science!
📐 Grade 4 Math Momentum: 4th-grade Math reached 37.5% Proficiency, continuing a multi-year upward climb!
🏫 Positive School Climate: 91% of our staff rated our overall school environment favorably, with 100% affirming Legrande is a safe, supportive place to learn!
Thank you to our teachers, families, and community for partnering with us to support our students every day. The future is bright at Legrande! 🌟
All students have been provided a copy of their individual score report to bring home last week.
#LegrandeProud #ExcellenceInEducation #StudentSuccess #HartCountySchoolsKY
We are so proud to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our incredible students, teachers, and staff! Here are just a few highlights from our recent state assessment scores and school climate results:
✨ Grade 6 Reading Excellence: 71.1% of 6th graders achieved Proficient or Distinguished in Reading, continuing a strong 4-year growth trend!
📚 Middle School Reading Leadership: Overall, our Middle School Reading team reached 57% Proficiency, outpacing the district average of 45%!
✍️ Grade 8 Subject Mastery: 8th graders beat district averages in On-Demand Writing (45.8% P&D) and Social Studies (41.6% P&D)!
🔬 Grade 7 Science Growth: 87.9% of 7th graders scored above Novice in Science!
📐 Grade 4 Math Momentum: 4th-grade Math reached 37.5% Proficiency, continuing a multi-year upward climb!
🏫 Positive School Climate: 91% of our staff rated our overall school environment favorably, with 100% affirming Legrande is a safe, supportive place to learn!
Thank you to our teachers, families, and community for partnering with us to support our students every day. The future is bright at Legrande! 🌟
All students have been provided a copy of their individual score report to bring home last week.
#LegrandeProud #ExcellenceInEducation #StudentSuccess #HartCountySchoolsKY
Our LeGrande Fall Festival is about so much more than games, food, baskets, and fun—it is a wonderful example of what can happen when a school and community come together for our students. From our PTA and staff members who spent countless hours preparing, to the families and local businesses who donated, volunteered, attended, and supported our activities, so many people played a part in making the evening special.
As you look through the pictures from the night, you’ll see smiles, laughter, families spending time together, and memories being made. Behind each of those moments is a community that believes in supporting its school and its children. The funds raised through events like our Fall Festival help provide additional opportunities, resources, and experiences for LeGrande students throughout the year.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who gave their time, talents, donations, or support. Our Fall Festival reminds us that LeGrande is more than a school—we are a family, and great things happen when our family comes together for our kids!
*Photos in the video courtesy of Carley Chenoweth! We appreciate her attendance at our Fall Festival to take these photos for us.
Click here to view all the fun we had: https://canva.link/z3rvqy545vmpt06
As you look through the pictures from the night, you’ll see smiles, laughter, families spending time together, and memories being made. Behind each of those moments is a community that believes in supporting its school and its children. The funds raised through events like our Fall Festival help provide additional opportunities, resources, and experiences for LeGrande students throughout the year.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who gave their time, talents, donations, or support. Our Fall Festival reminds us that LeGrande is more than a school—we are a family, and great things happen when our family comes together for our kids!
*Photos in the video courtesy of Carley Chenoweth! We appreciate her attendance at our Fall Festival to take these photos for us.
Click here to view all the fun we had: https://canva.link/z3rvqy545vmpt06
2025-2026 KSA Results
Each spring, students across Kentucky take state assessment tests known as KSA which stands for the Kentucky Summative Assessment. This annual statewide testing program is given to public school students in grades 3 through 8, 10, and 11. It is designed to check student proficiency and progress based on the state academic standards in subjects like reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and writing. For KSA, students receive a separate scale score and performance level (Distinguished, Proficient, Apprentice, and Novice). Your child’s individual scores will be sent home by your child’s school very soon. Additionally, Kentucky uses a five-color rating system to evaluate overall school performance, ranging from red (the lowest) through orange, yellow, and green, to blue (the highest). The ratings consider several measures of academic achievement and school quality, including test performance, school climate and safety, and at the high school level, graduation rates and postsecondary readiness.
We are proud to share the following accomplishments from our 2025-2026 KSA test results:
> There were fewer Novice scores across the district in 3rd grade Reading, 7th grade Reading, 7th grade Science, and 11th grade Writing.
> There were increases in the percentage of Proficient and Distinguished scores across the district in 3rd grade Reading and Math, 4th grade Math, 6th grade Reading and Math, 7th grade Reading and Science, and 11th grade Writing.
> Our Middle School students across the district showed increases in Science, Social Studies, and Writing scores.
> As a district, our Quality of School Climate and Safety was rated as “High” for Elementary and Middle schools and “Very High” for the high school.
> The high school saw an increase in Postsecondary Readiness and its Graduation Rate.
Additionally, we are excited to share that the high school ranked 3rd in our Region overall, was in the Top 5 in all tested areas in the Region, and ranks 1st in the Region on the last four year average!
We are also thrilled to share that student attendance has averaged 94% or higher for the first two months of the school year which is about a quarter percentage higher than the two previous school years.
We continue to focus on using student testing data to positively impact the instruction and interventions used in each school to help each student achieve academic growth and success. Thanks to our parents and guardians for your continued support and encouragement as we work together to educate our future.
Each spring, students across Kentucky take state assessment tests known as KSA which stands for the Kentucky Summative Assessment. This annual statewide testing program is given to public school students in grades 3 through 8, 10, and 11. It is designed to check student proficiency and progress based on the state academic standards in subjects like reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and writing. For KSA, students receive a separate scale score and performance level (Distinguished, Proficient, Apprentice, and Novice). Your child’s individual scores will be sent home by your child’s school very soon. Additionally, Kentucky uses a five-color rating system to evaluate overall school performance, ranging from red (the lowest) through orange, yellow, and green, to blue (the highest). The ratings consider several measures of academic achievement and school quality, including test performance, school climate and safety, and at the high school level, graduation rates and postsecondary readiness.
We are proud to share the following accomplishments from our 2025-2026 KSA test results:
> There were fewer Novice scores across the district in 3rd grade Reading, 7th grade Reading, 7th grade Science, and 11th grade Writing.
> There were increases in the percentage of Proficient and Distinguished scores across the district in 3rd grade Reading and Math, 4th grade Math, 6th grade Reading and Math, 7th grade Reading and Science, and 11th grade Writing.
> Our Middle School students across the district showed increases in Science, Social Studies, and Writing scores.
> As a district, our Quality of School Climate and Safety was rated as “High” for Elementary and Middle schools and “Very High” for the high school.
> The high school saw an increase in Postsecondary Readiness and its Graduation Rate.
Additionally, we are excited to share that the high school ranked 3rd in our Region overall, was in the Top 5 in all tested areas in the Region, and ranks 1st in the Region on the last four year average!
We are also thrilled to share that student attendance has averaged 94% or higher for the first two months of the school year which is about a quarter percentage higher than the two previous school years.
We continue to focus on using student testing data to positively impact the instruction and interventions used in each school to help each student achieve academic growth and success. Thanks to our parents and guardians for your continued support and encouragement as we work together to educate our future.
4-H enrollment is now open. Families can enroll online at https://4honline.com/#/landing. If anyone has questions or needs assistance with the enrollment process, they are welcome to call the Extension Office at 270-524-2451 or email noah.carter@uky.edu.
Dear Families,
Western Kentucky University is offering upcoming fall enrichment programs and above-level testing opportunities for high-ability and high-interest students. Below are the key details for both programs.
WKU Super Saturdays (Grades 1–6)
Super Saturdays is a three-week enrichment program where students explore specialized areas—including science, math, art, history, writing, music, and performance—through hands-on learning alongside enthusiastic peers.
Program Dates: October 17, 24, and 31
Registration Opens: Tuesday, September 8 at 5:00 p.m. CT
Cost: $120 (Financial assistance is available)
Registration Note: Courses fill on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration is recommended.
TIP-KY Above-Level Testing (Grades 4–8)
The Talent Identification Program of Kentucky (TIP-KY) offers above-level testing to help educators and families uncover the true academic potential of high-ability students. Traditional grade-level tests can create a "ceiling effect," whereas above-level testing provides a clearer picture of advanced readiness.
Grades 4–6: Eligible students take the Iowa Assessments designed two grade levels above their current grade. Testing can be administered at preferred school locations.
Grades 7–8: Eligible students take the ACT (the same assessment used for college-bound high schoolers).
Eligibility: Open to both Kentucky residents and out-of-state students.
How to Learn More
To review course options, register for Super Saturdays, or access testing dates and eligibility criteria for TIP-KY, please visit the WKU Center for Gifted Studies website or contact your school's gifted and talented coordinator.
Western Kentucky University is offering upcoming fall enrichment programs and above-level testing opportunities for high-ability and high-interest students. Below are the key details for both programs.
WKU Super Saturdays (Grades 1–6)
Super Saturdays is a three-week enrichment program where students explore specialized areas—including science, math, art, history, writing, music, and performance—through hands-on learning alongside enthusiastic peers.
Program Dates: October 17, 24, and 31
Registration Opens: Tuesday, September 8 at 5:00 p.m. CT
Cost: $120 (Financial assistance is available)
Registration Note: Courses fill on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration is recommended.
TIP-KY Above-Level Testing (Grades 4–8)
The Talent Identification Program of Kentucky (TIP-KY) offers above-level testing to help educators and families uncover the true academic potential of high-ability students. Traditional grade-level tests can create a "ceiling effect," whereas above-level testing provides a clearer picture of advanced readiness.
Grades 4–6: Eligible students take the Iowa Assessments designed two grade levels above their current grade. Testing can be administered at preferred school locations.
Grades 7–8: Eligible students take the ACT (the same assessment used for college-bound high schoolers).
Eligibility: Open to both Kentucky residents and out-of-state students.
How to Learn More
To review course options, register for Super Saturdays, or access testing dates and eligibility criteria for TIP-KY, please visit the WKU Center for Gifted Studies website or contact your school's gifted and talented coordinator.
Mark your calendars to come join us for an evening of fun!
If you plan on attending multiple events throughout the year, our annual athletic passes offer significant savings. Passes are valid for all regular-season home high school athletic events:
Family Pass: $200 (Valid for up to 4 family members)
Individual Pass: $80
Passes WILL NOT be sold at the gate.
Passes must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance in order for them to be printed and picked up at the next home game. No passes will be issued any earlier than Monday, August 24.
Use this link to purchase your passes: https://public.eventlink.com/registrations?o=c4d02c04-df22-47d8-99c1-b9cc01108c70
If you purchase with a debit card or credit card, you will be assessed an additional small fee by Eventlink.
If you select the cash/check option, the code is PASS2026. Using this option, you will pay for your pass at the gate and pick it up there. It will have your name on it.
Family Pass: $200 (Valid for up to 4 family members)
Individual Pass: $80
Passes WILL NOT be sold at the gate.
Passes must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance in order for them to be printed and picked up at the next home game. No passes will be issued any earlier than Monday, August 24.
Use this link to purchase your passes: https://public.eventlink.com/registrations?o=c4d02c04-df22-47d8-99c1-b9cc01108c70
If you purchase with a debit card or credit card, you will be assessed an additional small fee by Eventlink.
If you select the cash/check option, the code is PASS2026. Using this option, you will pay for your pass at the gate and pick it up there. It will have your name on it.
Dear Raider Families,
As we prepare for another exciting year of athletics, we want to thank you for your ongoing support of our student-athletes, coaches, and programs.
Due to the rising operational costs of hosting athletic events, general single-game admission prices for the 2026–2027 school year will increase by $1, making regular single-game tickets $8 per person.
However, thanks to the immense generosity of our athletic donors and community partners, we are thrilled to announce several new opportunities to keep our games accessible and affordable for families and students:
🎓 Student Admission Guidelines
High School Students: FREE admission to all home regular-season games, courtesy of our generous athletic donors! (Excludes post-season play and tournament games.)
Middle School Students (Grades 6–8): Can purchase the new $30 Raider Spirit Card. This card grants entry to all home high school regular-season athletic events.
Please note: The Raider Spirit Card is valid for the 2026–2027 school year only, excludes post-season/tournaments, and requires the student to be accompanied and supervised by a paying adult.
These Raider Spirit Cards will be sold at all middle schools.
These cards are not for middle school athletic events.
Elementary Students (Grades 5 & Below): FREE admission to all regular-season home games.
🎟️ Season Passes (Best Value for Families)
If you plan on attending multiple events throughout the year, our annual athletic passes offer significant savings. Passes are valid for all regular-season home high school athletic events:
Family Pass: $200 (Valid for up to 4 family members)
Individual Pass: $80
Passes WILL NOT be sold at the gate.
Passes must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance in order for them to be printed and picked up at the next home game. No passes will be issued any earlier than Monday, August 24. Details on how and where to purchase passes will be sent out early next week.
We deeply appreciate your understanding as we navigate increased event costs, and we are incredibly grateful to our donors who made free high school student entry possible.
We look forward to seeing our stands filled with Raider pride this season! Passes can be purchased at Eventlink.
Finally, we are glad to share that tickets for home games can be purchased at the gate using your debit or credit card (credit cards will be charged a 3% fee).
Go Raiders!
Please connect to our school through Class Dojo using this link:
https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=school&schoolID=4eece6cff64aa62934ed8161
We will still make major announcements through the Hart County App periodically, but our main communication to families will occur on Dojo. As a reminder, Dojo is a 100% free app, it will offer you advertisements and an occasional pop-up to purchase additional features, but you are under no obligation to make those purchases.
https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=school&schoolID=4eece6cff64aa62934ed8161
We will still make major announcements through the Hart County App periodically, but our main communication to families will occur on Dojo. As a reminder, Dojo is a 100% free app, it will offer you advertisements and an occasional pop-up to purchase additional features, but you are under no obligation to make those purchases.
Mark your calendars for our Father's Day event! All students and families are welcome! See graphic for more details.
Our students have shown tremendous growth this year! We'd love to have you line the front drive and cheer them on as they parade around the school to celebrate how much they've grown. Our final growth parade of the year will be at 12:30pm on Wednesday, April 29th.
Nominees for SBDM parent election.
We're beginning to make plans for teacher appreciation week here at Legrande. Please complete this form if you'd like to help with the festivities.
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There was extra magic in the air this week as a very special visitor fluttered through our primary hallway—none other than the Tooth Fairy! ✨ With sparkling wings and a pocket full of surprises, she stopped by to celebrate students who have been taking great care of their growing smiles. She reminded everyone how important it is to brush, floss, and keep those teeth shining bright. Students were all smiles as they listened to stories from our tooth friend and shared their own tooth-losing adventures. It was a fun and memorable visit that left a little extra sparkle (and lots of excitement) in our school! 🦷💫
Please support our students by stopping by our bake sale on Saturday, March 28th. Our PTA would be happy to serve you a special treat! All proceeds go to benefit our students!
Don’t forget to RSVP to our Donuts with Grown Ups event!!!
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