Pikeville Independent Schools

Today, the Pikeville Independent School District joins communities across the nation in celebrating School Principals’ Day, a time dedicated to recognizing the visionaries who lead our schools. We are proud to honor two exceptional leaders who serve as the cornerstones of our "Panther Family": Mr. Brandon Blackburn of Pikeville High School and Mrs. Glenda Adkins of Pikeville Elementary School.

The strength of the Pikeville Independent School District lies in the continuity of leadership. From the foundational years at the elementary level to the college-and-career readiness of the high school, both Mr. Blackburn and Mrs. Adkins work tirelessly behind the scenes. Their roles often require long hours, late-night supervision, and the difficult task of navigating the ever-changing landscape of modern education. Yet, they both approach their work with a genuine commitment to the "Panther Family" that is evident to parents, faculty, and students alike.

TONIGHT 6pm-8pm! Tuesday April 21st! Don't miss it - ONE NIGHT ONLY - Scholastic Discovery Fair and 2026 PISD STEAM Night 2026 K-12!

We now have a live website dedicated to the Maroon & White Gala. You can now stay up to date on the schedule of events, ticketing information and the available tables remaining! Click the link below for the Maroon & White Gala website! https://bit.ly/pikevillegala26

Good evening! Pikeville Independent Schools is in the process of developing our District Facility Plan. One seat on the Local Planning Committee that works with the team in creating this plan is a Business/Community Leader. The requirement is that the person cannot be an employee of the district, or a local board of education member, and must live within the school district. If you would be interested in filling this role, please reach out to David Trimble by 3pm on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 by emailing david.trimble@pikeville.kyschools.us. Thank you so much for your consideration of this role, as it is important for us as we plan for the future. We hope you have a safe and blessed evening!

💡 We are excited to ANNOUNCE STEAM Night 2026 is joining forces with the Scholastic DISCOVERY FAIR! A STEAM Powered Book Fair - like no book fair you have seen before! ONE NIGHT ONLY! During Pikeville Independent Schools K-12 STEAM Night hosted at Pikeville Elementary TUESDAY! April 21st! 👩🏼‍🔬

Panthers Families: Please keep this in mind as your plan to bring kids to school and pick them up. The message is attached. We know this might cause some traffic issues until everyone becomes more comfortable with it and finds the best path. Also, please keep in mind that we will have some minimal adjustments to our bus routes that could cause a few minutes difference to our timing. Please be patient with us during our morning and afternoon routes as we make these adjustments as well. We appreciate the work being done to keep our roads and area safe, and the communication we have received from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 and their partners. We hope you have a safe and blessed remainder of your weekend!

Get ready for a night to remember!✨ The Maroon & White Gala is Friday, June 19 at 7 PM! Join us at the UPIKE HPE 7th Floor Ballroom for the event of the summer. 🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW! Contact althletics@pikeville.kyschools.us to grab yours!🐾

Get ready for a night to remember!✨ The Maroon & White Gala is Friday, June 19 at 7 PM! Join us at the UPIKE HPE 7th Floor Ballroom for the event of the summer.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW! Contact althletics@pikeville.kyschools.us to grab yours!🐾

Reminder Parent SBDM Elections will be held at each school lobby, both Pikeville Elementary and Pikeville High School on April 21st, 2026 at the times listed.

Congratulations to our Pikeville Cheerleaders! [corrected missing line]

Save the Date! Big Announcement coming form our Pikeville Athletic Department! Don't miss this special night June 19th, 2026! More info coming soon.

Pikeville Independent Schools is excited to invite all Panther families to STEAM Night 2026: Woven Logic – The Art of Connected Thinking on Tuesday, April 21 from 6:00–8:00 PM at Pikeville Elementary School. This year’s experience will go beyond traditional projects, highlighting how students connect ideas across science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics to better understand the world around them. Through hands-on exhibits, performances, and interactive showcases from grades P–12, STEAM Night 2026 will celebrate the creativity, innovation, and critical thinking that define Pikeville students. Join us for an evening where learning, community, and imagination come together.

Remember that if your child wants to participate in the Cedar Coal Fair, projects are due to the School Library on Wednesday, April 15. Visit https://fwa.cedarinc.org/fwa-fair-guidelines-and-topics for Coal Fair Guidelines.

Bus 202 has resumed his route. Students will be arriving home within the next few minutes. Thank you for your patience! We hope you have a safe and blessed evening!

Good afternoon! Bus 202 is stuck in an accident on South US 23. The bus is NOT involved, it is just stuck in the traffic that has resulted. He will deliver all students once US 23 reopens. We hope you have a safe and blessed evening!

This week on the Panthers Pawcast, Jeff is joined by Pikeville High School students Katherine Dolohite, Zoe Cornett, Raven Jones, and Sierra Pinson — members of the University of Kentucky Healthy Way Program. This student-led group is focused on promoting healthier choices in their school, and this year they’ve taken on a major issue affecting teens: vaping.

They share why they chose this topic, what they’ve learned, and the steps they’re taking inside Pikeville High School to raise awareness and encourage students to stay vape-free.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nrywdgmBMck
Listen on Apple Music & Spotify: https://linktr.ee/pantherpawcast

Good morning Panther Families! After exhaustive work overnight by Pikeville Police, and the Kentucky State Police, the individual who made the threat directed toward Pikeville High School is in custody. The students is a juvenile, and therefore no details can be released at this time. As a result, Pikeville Independent Schools WILL be in session today, Wednesday, March 25th, 2026. These agencies will have additional units on campus today, along with our SRO's for the comfort of our students, staff and families. The agencies involved have worked very closely throughout the night with us and we are comfortable with the return of our students and staff today to our schools. A longer statement will be released later this morning, but we wanted to communicate with you as quickly as possible. I hope you have a safe and blessed day!

Good evening! We were made aware of a threat related to Pikeville High School a few moments ago. We are working diligently with local law enforcement to address the issue and working quickly to assure all facets of the situation are addressed. The safety of our students and staff will always be a priority, and you have our assurance that this situation will be addressed fully and that all students will be safe prior to the school day. Any changes will be communicated early, and all situations like this will be addressed to the fullest extent that the law will allow. Thank you for your trust you place in us to educate your children and provide them a safe environment. I hope you have a blessed evening, and I will communicate further with you no later than 5:30am tomorrow, including if changes must be made for the school day. I hope you have a blessed evening!