Please join us today as we remember and honor the life of James “Buford” Williamson. In 1967, Mr. Williamson joined the Panther Family as Director of Pupil Personnel (DPP) and quickly became a respected and valued administrator in the Pikeville Independent School System. You could often find him walking the halls of both schools to check on students or standing at the bus drop-off early in the morning to ensure all students were present and ready to learn. If you weren't there, he'd be calling or knocking on your door to pick you up in his own car to bring you to school. Mr. Williamson understood the value of education, and he understood the value of new experiences. He would always encourage each school to plan field trips to many different places throughout Kentucky. He loved to see our students experience new things and never missed being with them on every summer school trip. It was evident that he held a deep love for children. He not only led with a smile, but he also led by example, which helped to create a culture of compassion and high expectations that continues to define our school today. Through 35 years of dedication in education, he shaped the lives of countless students, fellow educators, and families and left a lasting impression. The example set by him continues to inspire and reminds us that great schools are built by people with great hearts. Thank you, Mr. Williamson, for the part you played in shaping the Pikeville Independent School System. You will forever be part of our story!
5 days ago, David Trimble
Pikeville Independent Schools is excited to welcome the newest member of our team. Officer Jason Merlo joins our team as School Resource Officer assigned to Pikeville High School. Officer Merlo spent over twenty years with the Kentucky State Police, and is a familiar name in our school and community because of his time giving to kids. We are excited and blessed to have Officer Merlo as a member of the Panther Family!
Thank you to District Judge Robbie Wright for taking his time this morning to come swear Officer Merlo in here at Pikeville High School. We appreciate him and his willingness to always support the school district!
6 days ago, David Trimble
PIKEVILLE FAMILIES, ALUMNI, & FANS!
Join us in a friendly competition as we donate to save lives!! PHS is in competition with schools throughout the mountains for blood donations this year! Join us on Sept 4th and help support PHS in not only saving lives but in this year long competition!
See the attached flyer and make an appointment to come to our mobile Blood Drive in front of the school and donate! Appointments are requested, if at all possible. Use the Quick Pass before coming to the drive to save time!
Remember that one donation can save 6 lives! GO PANTHERS!!!
10 days ago, Brandon Blackburn
We're excited to welcome PES Volunteers for the 2025-2026 school year. Join us this evening (8/26/25) in the PES cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. for the required Volunteer Training session.
13 days ago, Pikeville Independent
ARCHERY BOOSTER/PARENT MEETING: There will be a Booster/Parent meeting today, Monday Aug. 25th at 7:00pm in the PHS JAG room. Any parent of students, including current archers, interested in PES, PJHS, and PHS archery (Grades 4th-12th) are welcome to attend!
14 days ago, Brandon Blackburn
Join us next week for Pike County Bowl Spirit Week!! You can find fun and creative themed days on the attached flyer for all of our students, faculty, and staff! Don't forget to join us for the Pike County Bowl on Saturday, August 30th as we cheer on our Pikeville Varsity Football Panthers! We also want to share our support and best of luck to our Pike County Bowl Queen Candidate, Ms. Sadie Varney!! Good luck and Go Panthers!! #PCB #PCB2025 #GoPanthers
17 days ago, Brandon Blackburn
The Pikeville Independent School District is hosting a district-wide Gifted and Talented Program informational meeting about the five areas of Gifted and Talented for grades 4-12. This will be held on August 28th at 5:30 p.m. in the Pikeville Elementary School library.
17 days ago, Pikeville Independent
Good morning! Our morning drop off will be delayed this morning at Pikeville Elementary School due to a vehicle fire on Bailey Boulevard, the entrance to the school. The road will be opened momentarily. Thank you for your patience, and thank you once again to our amazing first responders for their quick response. We hope you have a blessed day!
18 days ago, David Trimble
REMINDER -- Don't forget to join us in the PES Library for our first PTO meeting of the year! It's happening today, 8/20/25, at 3:30 p.m.!
19 days ago, Pikeville Independent
Good morning Panther Family! This morning Bus 201 was rear ended on Cedar Creek. All students on the bus and adults on the bus are safe and were evacuated per proper protocol and safety procedures. A huge thank you to Mrs. West, Mrs. Little, Nurse Andrea, Patrick, Mac, Pikeville PD, Pikeville Fire and our community members who were all awesome in helping our kids in this process. We will complete the run momentarily and students will be delivered to school.
20 days ago, David Trimble
Join us at PES for our first PTO meeting of the year! All community members, parents, grandparents, staff, and teachers are welcome - whether it's your first time or you've been involved for years, we'd love to see you there!
21 days ago, Pikeville Independent
We're excited to welcome PES Volunteers for the 2025-2026 school year. To get everyone started, we're hosting a required Volunteer Training session. See the attached flyer for dates and times.
21 days ago, Pikeville Independent
Come out and MEET THE PANTHERS!! Please note the updated times as we add an opportunity to cheer on our Pikeville Junior Hight Football team as they take on Southern Gap, VA! Come and support our Panthers of all age groups in addition to recognizing student athletes competing throughout the fall season! There will also be performances by our PHS Pep Band, Dance Team, and Cheer! We look forward to seeing you Saturday evening! Go Panthers!!!
24 days ago, Brandon Blackburn
All students, faculty, and staff are invited to wear purple tomorrow, Wednesday, August 13th, to honor the legacy of Alice Rich!
27 days ago, Glenda Adkins
Pikeville Elementary School is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Alice Rich who devoted 39 years of her life to serving our students and staff in the cafeteria. Alice was more than someone who prepared and served meals…she was a friend to all and a constant presence in our school family. Her smile, her laughter, and her kindness touched generations of students and coworkers. It is hard to imagine our cafeteria without her. Her dedication, love, and service will never be forgotten, and her legacy will live on in the countless lives she touched. Please join us as we send prayers to the family and celebrate her life and the difference she made at Pikeville Elementary School! We love you, Alice! We miss you already!
27 days ago, Glenda Adkins
If you didn't get to start the day with these kindergarteners, I'm sorry you are missing out. Biggest smiles we have had on our faces all summer! These kids have come in to do some testing and begin their journeys as we kick off our revamped Kindercamp week that is all about our kids and getting them prepared for an outstanding school year. We love our kids and team!
about 1 month ago, David Trimble
Good afternoon! As you are likely aware, Senate Bill 181 requires that all communication between students and staff/volunteers be through a traceable communication system. Those approved systems are on the attached flyer.
In addition, this piece of legislation also did allow for a parent/guardian to complete a waiver for each individual staff member who they determine might have a need for communication with their child outside of the traceable system. The waiver is available with the obvious understanding by employees and volunteers that all communication is required to be ethical, legal and only for the purposes stated on the form. This waiver must be initiated by the parent/guardian and kept on file in the child’s school. Because of the need to assure these forms are initiated and completed by the parent, the forms will need to be printed, with the original signature of the parent/guardian and turned in to the child’s school.
Please notice that there is not an end date on these waivers, as this would become a clerical difficulty, but based upon SB 181, you can visit the school office anytime to revoke the waiver by simply completing the bottom portion.
We want to be clear that this is simply a parent right and completion by you cannot be required by any employee or volunteer for any reason. Also, the participation in any organization, class or activity cannot be limited based upon whether or not a waiver is completed.
We appreciate your patience and willingness to complete these forms as we work to be in compliance with the law and always place the safety of our students as a top priority. Please never hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. We hope you have a blessed day!
Sincerely,
David Trimble
Approved Communications Platforms Flyer: http://pikeville.kyschools.us/approvedcommunications
Waiver Form Download: http://pikeville.kyschools.us/communications_waiver
about 2 months ago, Pikeville Ind
Infinite Campus Parent Portal, can you login? Be ready for the back to school, open house, registration and lunch money needs with the Infinite Campus Parent Portal / App! If you have not child is currently enrolled and you have not logged in to Parent Portal or need assistance with a reset, let us know! Fill out this form, and someone from Pikeville Elementary or Pikeville High School will be in touch!
https://forms.gle/8F8XQHppihc56is68
Back to School Registration forms for returning students must be completed inside the Parent Portal, by a guardian, make sure you can login before the back to school rush! Pay overdue lunch fees, pay tuition, and be ready for back to school!
You may access the portal via this url:
https://kyede9.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/pikeville.jsp or the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/app/id1384542785about 2 months ago, Pikeville Ind
With "Back to School" approaching and supplies now available throughout our community, you can find the 7th & 8th Grade Supplies list provided by our Junior High Teachers! Enjoy your summer and if you need any assistance with school supplies, please let us know!!
Enjoy your summer and looking forward to the upcoming school year!!
2 months ago, Brandon Blackburn
