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

🎉 Need Help Completing Your Student’s Registration? We Can Help! 🎉

Still need to complete your student’s registration for the 2026–2027 school year? Come see us at Open House, and we’ll help you get it done! 💻📚

🏫 BEC Open House
📅 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Bartlett Educational Center

🎁 Registration Raffle!
Complete your student’s registration by August 25, 2026, and you’ll be entered into a raffle for a gift basket!

We’ll be raffling off:
🎒 1 Middle School Gift Basket
🎓 1 High School Gift Basket

Don’t miss your chance to get registration completed AND win a great prize! We can’t wait to see you at Open House! 💙

💻 Complete Online Registration:
https://www.erlanger.kyschools.us/o/eisd/page/online-registration

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! 💛 💙

Dear Families,

Help us support our students for the upcoming school year! The Erlanger Police Department is hosting a Cram a Cruiser school supply drive to benefit Erlanger/Elsmere Schools.

Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: Kroger in Edgewood (3073 Dixie Highway)

Requested Items Include:

Backpacks, Folders, Notebooks, Binders

Pencils, Pens, Markers, Crayons, Highlighters, Glue

Tissues, Paper Towels, Clorox Wipes, Hand Sanitizer

Stop by during your grocery run to drop off new school supplies in the cruiser. Thank you for helping us set our local students up for a wonderful year ahead!

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MAP Testing starts tomorrow!!

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.