Vision exams tomorrow! Please complete your child's Online Registration today so that they are able to have their vision checked!
Families- I am excited to announce our Attendance Incentive for the 2026-2027 school year! Your students have the opportunity to win a lot of really cool parties for their entire class! See below for details! Tracking will begin on Monday September 14. Thank you for making your child's education a priority!
The Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel have designated Tuesday, September 9th as High Attendance Day across the state to highlight the importance of students being in school every day.
On this day, Kentucky’s public elementary, middle, and high schools may compete in small-school or large-school categories. The school in each category with the highest percentage of attendance will receive a minimum $500 award and certificates for regional winners.
“High Attendance Day is a reminder that regular attendance is essential to success in school,” said Kasey Farmer Wolfe, Director of Student Services. “We encourage all students to attend school each day. Our goal for High Attendance Day is 100% attendance. Research shows that attendance is an important factor in student achievement.”
Research also shows that absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the year. Half of the students who miss two to four days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school.
Additional Resources can be found at:
Attendance Works: https://awareness.attendanceworks.org/
KDE Attendance Matters: https://www.education.ky.gov/school/Pages/Chronic-Absenteeism.aspx
Get ready Howellagators for some FUN!!!! Did we mention there will be donuts for breakfast?!
On this day, Kentucky’s public elementary, middle, and high schools may compete in small-school or large-school categories. The school in each category with the highest percentage of attendance will receive a minimum $500 award and certificates for regional winners.
“High Attendance Day is a reminder that regular attendance is essential to success in school,” said Kasey Farmer Wolfe, Director of Student Services. “We encourage all students to attend school each day. Our goal for High Attendance Day is 100% attendance. Research shows that attendance is an important factor in student achievement.”
Research also shows that absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the year. Half of the students who miss two to four days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school.
Additional Resources can be found at:
Attendance Works: https://awareness.attendanceworks.org/
KDE Attendance Matters: https://www.education.ky.gov/school/Pages/Chronic-Absenteeism.aspx
Get ready Howellagators for some FUN!!!! Did we mention there will be donuts for breakfast?!
Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday September 24! Attached you will find more information on the packages offered and how to order. We will also send copies home as the date gets closer. If you have any questions, please let us know!
Welcome Back for the 2026-2027 School Year
Hello, Erlanger/Elsmere Schools Families!
My name is Matt Engel, and after 27 years working in various roles in this district, I am proud to begin my first year as your Superintendent. We are so excited to welcome our students back for the first day of school on Tuesday, August 25th!
A few reminders:
School doors will open at 7:30 AM for breakfast
Instruction begins each day at 8:00 AM
All of our schools dismiss at 3:00 PM
The first days are always a bit hectic as everyone gets back into the routine of drop-offs and pick-ups, and we all realize there will be increased traffic around town and near our schools. I urge you to be patient, set that alarm clock a little earlier, and use caution around our school lots so we can all keep everyone safe.
Our district adopted a different calendar this year to provide our construction partners a couple of extra weeks to make progress on the large renovation project at Lloyd Memorial High School. This variable calendar is why we have started school so much later than we normally do. Those families with children attending Lloyd Memorial and Tichenor Middle will certainly see the massive changes on that campus, but in truth, all of our schools have gone through a multitude of construction upgrades over the summer. Our staff has been back in our schools full-time since August 13th, and they look forward to welcoming your children back next week.
As I have told all of our staff since I assumed this new role, I have high expectations of them, as I do of myself and our students. It is our shared responsibility–schools and families–to show up each day for our kids; to work hard each day; and to commit to the values of this district which focus on building communities of empowerment, growth and respect. Together, we can change and improve outcomes for all of our children.
Here’s to a fantastic school year…I cannot wait to see all of the great things our students are about to do!
Respectfully,
Matthew D. Engel
Superintendent
Erlanger/Elsmere Independent Schools
We are excited to see everyone at Open House tonight from 5:00-6:30! Feel free to bring in school supplies so there's one less thing to worry about on the first day of school. We look forward to welcoming our Howellagators!
Just a reminder about our upcoming Howell back to school events:
District Block Party at Tichenor- Friday, August 14th from 5:00-7:00
Porch Visits- Monday, August 17th from 3:30-6:30
Open House- Wednesday, August 19th from 5:00-6:30
First Day for Students- Tuesday, August 25th
District Block Party at Tichenor- Friday, August 14th from 5:00-7:00
Porch Visits- Monday, August 17th from 3:30-6:30
Open House- Wednesday, August 19th from 5:00-6:30
First Day for Students- Tuesday, August 25th
It's time to Cram a Cruiser!
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Our friends at the Erlanger Police Department are collecting brand new school supplies for Erlanger-Elsmere Schools so that every student starts the new year with the items they need to succeed!
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Kroger / Edgewood
3073 Dixie Highway
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Basics and classroom essentials needed:
Folders, Notebooks, Binders, Backpacks, Pencils, Pens, Highlighters, Crayons, Markers, Glue, Tissues, Paper Towels, Clorox Wipes, Hand Sanitizer
Grab a few extra supplies on your next store run, or stop by to say hi and drop off your donations! We are so grateful for everyone's support of our community's children! 💛 💙
Howell Elementary Back to School Information and Supply Lists!
Upcoming Events:
District Block Party: August 14th, 5:00 - 7:00
Porch Visits: August 17th, 3:30 - 6:30
Open House: August 19th, 5:00 - 6:30
First Day for Students: August 25th
2026–2027 Online Registration is Now Open!
The 2026–2027 Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District Online Registration is now open!
Families may complete registration by visiting the link below:
Online Registration:
https://www.erlanger.kyschools.us/o/eisd/page/online-registration
You can also access the registration page by clicking REGISTER at the bottom of the district's main website.
Not sure which school your child should attend?
Use the school boundary lookup tool below to determine your child's assigned school:
https://www.erlanger.kyschools.us/o/eisd/page/enrolling-your-child
If you have any questions about enrolling your child, please contact your child's school directly at 859-727-1108. Our staff is happy to assist you throughout the registration process.
We look forward to welcoming your family for another great school year!
Interested in joining our Howellagator team? Contact us at 859-727-1108 or check out our district website for more information.
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Hello incoming kindergarten families!
We are so excited to welcome you and want you to feel confident and prepared as your child begins kindergarten. Howell Elementary School and Lindeman Elementary School are hosting a Kindergarten Readiness Night just for you!
Please plan to attend the evening that works best for your schedule. You are welcome to join us at either session, even if your child will be attending Miles Elementary School or Arnett Elementary School next school year.
During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a few interactive stations focused on key readiness skills: writing, reading, math, social-emotional development, and physical development. We recommend choosing the three stations that best support your child’s needs.
We look forward to meeting you!
Please see the attached flyers for additional details.
We are so excited to welcome you and want you to feel confident and prepared as your child begins kindergarten. Howell Elementary School and Lindeman Elementary School are hosting a Kindergarten Readiness Night just for you!
Please plan to attend the evening that works best for your schedule. You are welcome to join us at either session, even if your child will be attending Miles Elementary School or Arnett Elementary School next school year.
During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a few interactive stations focused on key readiness skills: writing, reading, math, social-emotional development, and physical development. We recommend choosing the three stations that best support your child’s needs.
We look forward to meeting you!
Please see the attached flyers for additional details.
Our 2024-2025 KSA results
Our district has great news to share about the recently released 2024-2025 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) results and, more importantly, wishes to express profound gratitude and appreciation for the dedicated work of everyone in the Erlanger-Elsmere Schools community.
The results released by the Kentucky Department of Education speak volumes about the community of empowerment, growth, and respect that we all work hard to cultivate. This achievement isn't just about scores; it's a testament to the commitment of every single person who supports our students.
We're incredibly proud of the significant highlights from this year's assessment, which demonstrate our commitment to growing our students academically over time:
Elementary Excellence: All four of our district's elementary schools improved a color band from the previous year, with Miles and Lindeman Elementary Schools achieving coveted 'Green' status!
Academic Growth: The percentages of EES students earning proficient or distinguished status in both Reading and Math increased across every grade span.
Climate and Safety: Our Quality of School Climate and Safety results across all grade spans were either 'Green' or 'Blue', reinforcing the fact that our students feel safe and secure in our schools.
High Graduation Rates: Our graduation cohort rates remain remarkably high, sitting at 97.5% for 4 years and 98.8% for 5 years.
These outstanding results are a direct reflection of the tireless efforts across all facets of our organization.
To our Teachers and Instructional Assistants: Thank you for the passion, creativity, and skill you bring to the classroom every day. Your direct influence is the core of our academic growth.
To our Administrators and Instructional Support Personnel: Your leadership, coordination, guidance, and specialized support are critical in ensuring our educators have what they need and our students receive the holistic help they deserve.
To our Food Service, Maintenance, and Custodial Teams: You create a clean, safe, and nurturing environment that is essential for learning. Without the security and comfort you provide, our students couldn't focus on growth.
To our Transportation Personnel: Thank you for ensuring our students arrive at school and return home safely and reliably each day. Your professionalism is the first and last positive interaction many of our students have.
To our EES Families: Your partnership is invaluable. Thank you for your trust, support, and collaboration, which empower your students to flourish.
Our commitment remains focused on improving outcomes for the whole child. The KSA results, combined with survey results that speak to the level of respect, comfort, and support our students feel, confirm that the longer our students stay in our district, the more empowered they are to continue to grow and flourish.
Thank you for your dedication to our students and for helping us create a truly exceptional school district.
Fall Break:
Thursday, October 9th-Monday, October 13th
We will welcome everyone back on Tuesday, October 14th!
Parents- Just a reminder to have your dismissal tag displayed so that our staff member can input the numbers. If you do not have your dismissal tag, you'll need to park and bring an ID to the front office. Thanks!
We hope everyone is having a great summer! Please see the images for information regarding Porch Visits and Open House.
Families can access the school supply list here, on Class Dojo or on our school Facebook page. The first day of school is August 13th!
2025 Summer Tour. Sites: Railroad Depot. Serving at 10:30 to 11:15 on Tuesday's and Thursdays. Kenston County Library. Serving at 12:00 to 1:00 on Wednesday's! Ages 18 and under eat for free!
On Wednesdays we go to the library!! So come meet up with Patty every Wednesday 12-1….grab the kids a FREE meal, some books and win some prizes during the summer!
Check out the Kenton County library website on how to track your reading!
