Warren County Public Schools (Kentucky)

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Warren County Public Schools is a school division that serves students living in Warren County, Kentucky.

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History

Warren County Public Schools was established in 1908 by the Warren County Board of Education in conjunction with the Trustees of the Bowling Green Schools. [1] In 2021, the district was considering changing some elementary school attendance boundaries even though some parents opposed this. [2]

In May 2022, the district unveiled an updated logo, keeping with the vision established with the previous logo "Where Children Prepare for Success." [3] [4]

Administration

Superintendent

The current Superintendent of Warren County Public Schools is Rob Clayton. [5] He has served as superintendent since 2013 and was named the 2023 Kentucky Superintendent of the Year by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators. [6] Before being appointed superintendent, he served as Principal of South Oldham Middle School in Oldham County Schools. [7]

Board of education members

Schools

Elementary Schools (K-6)

Middle Schools (7-8)

High Schools (9-12)

Alternate Schools

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References

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  2. Mudd, Aaron (February 7, 2021). "Amid pushback from parents, WCPS weighs redistricting elementary schools". Bowling Green Daily News . Retrieved June 14, 2021.
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  4. Battle, William. "Warren County Public Schools unveil new logo". wbko.com. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
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