Proficient Reading: 36% | Distinguished Reading: 22% | Proficient Math: 34% | Distinguished Math: 18% https://reportcard.kyschools.us/kysrc?pid=c340f7d5-efbd-5fb8-cab8-3a128835f84c&organization=20232024:501:501570
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Welcome to Southern Elementary
OUR MISSION
Southern Elementary provides a safe, positive, and collaborative environment where high expectations are set for all learners. Through differentiation, we will build a foundation for all students to become proficient members in our community by challenging them at high levels.
OUR VISION
Southern Elementary students will demonstrate their potential in areas of academic, social, and emotional growth while preparing for their future.
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This event is sponsored by the Pulaski County Schools Family Resource & Youth Services Centers. Come and join us to kick off a Grand Slam School Year!!!
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Dear Students, Parents, Guardians, Staff, and Community Members,
With the recent passage of Senate Bill 181 (2025), we’ll all be adjusting to some new requirements. While change can be a bit uncomfortable at first, the goal of this legislation is one we can all support: keeping our students safe and ensuring clear, transparent communication between teachers and students. This new law sets specific guidelines for how communication should happen in our schools. We understand the importance of these changes and are committed to following both the letter and the spirit of the law. That said, it will mean making some shifts in how we normally operate.
We’ve put together a plan to help guide this transition, and we encourage you to take a look at it on www.pulaski.net/sb181 You’ll also find helpful resources on this website to answer any questions you might have.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we work through these changes together. We’re grateful to be part of a community that puts students first.
Patrick Richardson,
Superintendent
Pulaski County Schools
All new students have to be enrolled online.
Renewing enrollments for previous students is a requirement every school year. Parents can update student's enrollment for the new 2025 - 2026 school year after July 1st.
Click on the header and you will find information on how to complete the online enrollment.
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Looking for work? Check out https://pulaski.schoolspring.com/ for the available positions. The positions are for 40 hours per week with weekends off and benefits.
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Are you interested in being a bus driver? Pulaski County Schools is hiring with training available for CDL and KY state bus driver certifications. You must be 21, complete a Pulaski County Schools employment application, have a current KY driver license with a good driving record, have a high school diploma or GED, pass a DOT physical, and pass a drug test prior to the start of classes. Full time and part time positions available. For more information, call 606-679-1123 and ask for Tim Woods in transportation.
A Pulaski County job application for a bus driver position can be found at www.pulaski.net under Job Opportunities.
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Online Registration opens on Monday, March 17th. For the 2025-26 school year, children entering Kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2025. Also, families may apply for Preschool if their child turns 4 on or before August 1, 2025 and is income-eligible. Three and four-year olds who have a special need may also apply for Preschool. To register a student, please review the requirements below and then complete the online registration. Visit the online registration information page for video tutorials, instructions and links. If you need assistance, please contact Pulaski County Board of Education or your child's school. If you need to come into the school to complete the online registration, please call to make an appointment for between 8 - 4 p.m.
You can find additional information along with links to helpful videos by clicking HERE
EARLY ENTRY KINDERGARTEN APPLICATION: If your child does not meet Kindergarten age requirements, you may apply HERE for early entry if your child turns 5 on or before October 1, 2025.
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2024 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) Results
Reading
| PROFICIENT | DISTINGUISHED | |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 36% | 28% |
| Grade 4 | 40% | 22% |
| Grade 5 | 34% | 15% |
Mathematics
| PROFICIENT | DISTINGUISHED | |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 38% | 22% |
| Grade 4 | 37% | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 31% | 16% |