100 Kentucky Schools Certified as ‘Family Friendly’
Nov. 17, 2025
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100 Kentucky Schools Certified as 'Family Friendly'
The Prichard Committee Honored Family Friendly Schools and Early Care Centers during Family and Community Engagement in Education Week
LEXINGTON, Ky — The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence kicked off Family and Community Engagement in Education Week at The Foundry in Frankfort on Monday by honoring the 100 Kentucky schools and early care centers that earned Family Friendly Schools Certification in 2025.
“Certified schools are showing what real family and community engagement looks like,” said Brigitte Blom, President and CEO of the Prichard Committee. “They’ve gone beyond the basics to make families and community members genuine partners in learning—an approach that strengthens outcomes for students and communities alike. We’re proud to recognize their commitment.”
Gov. Andy Beshear signed a proclamation on Nov. 13 declaring Nov. 17-21 Family and Community Engagement in Education Week in the commonwealth.
The Family Friendly Certification process involves a multidisciplinary team of families, teachers and administrators using a self-assessment tool to evaluate the school’s efforts toward increasing family engagement. This team evaluates the school’s practices, identifies key areas for improvement, and integrates new practices designed to elevate its family-friendly rating.
The certification is awarded by the Prichard Committee after applications are reviewed and scored by a working group of families, educators and community organizations. The group is focused on increasing open communication, learning opportunities and shared decision-making power across the Kentucky education system.
The Kentucky Department of Education includes the Family Friendly Schools Certification in its school report card as evidence of effective family engagement.
For more details on the Family Friendly Schools Certification, visit prichardcommittee.org/familyengagement.
2025 Family Friendly Schools Certification Awardees
Early Education Centers
*Indicates Gold Status
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Floyd County Early Childhood |
Floyd County Public Schools |
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Dawson Orman Early Childhood Center* |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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George Unseld Early Childhood Learning Center |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Auburndale Elementary Early Childhood |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Blake Elementary Early Childhood |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Churchill Park School Early Childhood |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Cochrane Elementary Early Childhood |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Coral Ridge Elementary Early Childhood |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Dixie Elementary Early Childhood |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Farmer Elementary Early Childhood |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Hawthorne Elementary Early Childhood |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Jacob Elementary Early Childhood |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Johnsontown Road Elementary Early Childhood |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Layne Elementary Early Childhood |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Minors Lane Elementary Early Childhood |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Rutherford Elementary Early Childhood |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Stonestreet Elementary Early Childhood |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Trunnell Elementary Early Childhood |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Wilkerson Elementary Early Childhood |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Wilt Elementary Early Childhood |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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McFerran Early Childhood Center |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Tully Early Childhood Center |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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DuValle Education Center |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Westport Early Childhood Center |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Thomas Jefferson Early Childhood Center |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Gheens Early Childhood Center |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Shacklette Early Childhood |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Hazelwood Early Childhood |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Growing Together Preschool, Inc. |
Located in Fayette County |
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NKCAC Boone County Head Start |
Northern Kentucky County Action Commission |
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Newport Head Start |
Northern Kentucky County Action Commission |
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Alexandria Head Start |
Northern Kentucky County Action Commission |
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NKCAC Elsmere Head Start |
Northern Kentucky County Action Commission |
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Northern Kentucky Eastside Head Start Center |
Northern Kentucky County Action Commission |
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Falmouth Head Start |
Northern Kentucky County Action Commission |
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Northside Early Childhood Center |
Shelby County Public Schools |
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Trigg Tots Early Childhood Center |
Trigg County Public Schools |
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North Washington Elementary Early Childhood* |
Washington County Public Schools |
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Washington County Elementary Early Childhood* |
Washington County Public Schools |
K-12
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Perryville Elementary * |
Boyle County Public Schools |
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Taylor Elementary |
Bracken County Public Schools |
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Crossroads Elementary |
Campbell County Public Schools |
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Donald E. Cline Elementary |
Campbell County Public Schools |
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Grant’s Lick Elementary |
Campbell County Public Schools |
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John W. Reilley Elementary |
Campbell County Public Schools |
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Bishop Brossart High |
Located in Campbell County |
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Prichard Elementary |
Carter County Public Schools |
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Tygart Creek Elementary |
Carter County Public Schools |
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Heritage Elementary |
Carter County Public Schools |
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Conkwright Elementary* |
Clark County Public Schools |
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Baker Intermediate |
Clark County Public Schools |
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Edna L. Toliver Intermediate |
Danville Independent Schools |
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Burns Elementary* |
Daviess County Public Schools |
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Heritage Park High |
Daviess County Public Schools |
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Dayton High |
Dayton Independent Schools |
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Lincoln Elementary |
Dayton Independent Schools |
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East Bernstadt Independent |
East Bernstadt Independent Schools |
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Brenda Cowan Elementary |
Fayette County Public Schools |
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Yates Elementary* |
Fayette County Public Schools |
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Clays Mill Elementary |
Fayette County Public Schools |
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Deep Springs Elementary |
Fayette County Public Schools |
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Lansdowne Elementary |
Fayette County Public Schools |
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Millcreek Elementary |
Fayette County Public Schools |
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Picadome Elementary |
Fayette County Public Schools |
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Sandersville Elementary |
Fayette County Public Schools |
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Southern Elementary |
Fayette County Public Schools |
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Stonewall Elementary |
Fayette County Public Schools |
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Tates Creek High |
Fayette County Public Schools |
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Garrett Morgan Elementary* |
Fayette County Public Schools |
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Northern Elementary* |
Fayette County Public Schools |
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Betsy Layne High |
Floyd County Public Schools |
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John M. Stumbo |
Floyd County Public Schools |
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May Valley Elementary |
Floyd County Public Schools |
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Second Street |
Frankfort Independent Schools |
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Frankfort High |
Frankfort Independent Schools |
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Argillite Elementary |
Greenup County Public Schools |
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Green Up School of Innovation |
Greenup County Public Schools |
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Niagara Elementary |
Henderson County Public Schools |
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Jackson Independent |
Jackson Independent Public Schools |
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Kenwood Elementary |
Jefferson County Public Schools |
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Rosenwald-Dunbar Elementary |
Jessamine County Public Schools |
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Calvert City Elementary |
Marshall County Public Schools |
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Reidland Elementary* |
McCracken County Public Schools |
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McCracken County High |
McCracken County Public Schools |
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Menifee Central |
Menifee County Public Schools |
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East Valley Elementary |
Morgan County Public Schools |
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Ezel Elementary |
Morgan County Public Schools |
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Morgan Central Elementary |
Morgan County Public Schools |
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Morgan County High |
Morgan County Public Schools |
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Morgan County Middle |
Morgan County Public Schools |
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Wrigley Elementary |
Morgan County Public Schools |
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Rowan County Middle |
Rowan County Public Schools |
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Clearfield Elementary |
Rowan County Public Schools |
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McBrayer Elementary |
Rowan County Public Schools |
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Tilden Hogge Elementary |
Rowan County Public Schools |
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Painted Stone Elementary |
Shelby County Public Schools |
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North Washington Elementary and Middle* |
Washington County Public Schools |
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Washington County Elementary* |
Washington County Public Schools |
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Washington County High* |
Washington County Public Schools |
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Washington County Middle* |
Washington County Public Schools |