May 31, 2026

Over the weekend we were honored to attend the KPA Bradley Awards in Louisville, Kentucky! The KPA Bradley Awards seeks to build community amongst Kentucky and Southern Indiana high school theatre programs, celebrate young artists, and elevate the importance of theatre arts education.

Out of 35 participating high schools from around the state and Southern Indiana we were honored to be one of five schools nominated for awards in 5 different categories!

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May 31, 2025

The SCAPA Senior Class of 2026 continues to set a high bar for academic and artistic excellence. Collectively, these talented graduates secured more than $14.9 million in scholarship offers spanning over 121 colleges and universities. Looking ahead, 33% of the class will pursue their SCAPA discipline as a college major, with an additional 9% planning to minor or study a closely related field.

May 30, 2026

SCAPA Lafayette students consistently distinguish themselves through academic excellence, a standard beautifully upheld by the Class of 2026. Of the 66 graduating seniors, 79% earned honors. SCAPA Lafayette recognizes 12 students graduating cum laude, 25 graduating magna cum laude, and 15 graduating with the highest distinction of summa cum laude.

May 29, 2026

SCAPA Lafayette seniors recently returned to SCAPA Bluegrass for their Senior Walk. Walking the halls of their former school, the seniors were enthusiastically cheered on by current SCAPA students celebrating their upcoming graduation and accomplishments.

May 19, 2026

To cap off a terrific year, the SCAPA Piano majors performed a recital of solo repertoire. The evening also served as a special moment to honor graduating seniors Ayumi T., Inge W., and Scarlett W., who were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments and dedication to the piano program throughout their time at SCAPA.

May 19, 2026

The SCAPA Vocal program plays a vital role within the Lafayette Choirs, with SCAPA students of all majors participating as electives. The final concert of the year culminates in a touching tradition: all graduating senior choir students gather at the front of the stage to lead the singing of "Irish Blessing" one final time. This year, 19 seniors graduated from Lafayette Choir.

May 12, 2026

Janeway Howard, a senior SCAPA Voice Major, presented to the Fayette County Board of Education about her experience in the arts programs at Lafayette and SCAPA. Her experiences have helped her to become a lifelong learner, civically and culturally engaged, future and life ready and reflective and resilient. Board members engaged with her about her experiences after her presentation.

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May 12, 2026

We are incredibly proud of the class of 2026 and all of their accomplishments on and off stage! We are sure that their futures are bright and we cannot wait to see what they accomplish next with their collaborative spirits, senses of humor, great work ethic, and positivity! Check out our Facebook and Instagram page to see the senior shout outs!

May 12, 2026

Senior SCAPA Voice majors performed their final recital at Beaumont Presbyterian Church. Seniors Emma A, Elena B, Shelton W, Janeway H, and Ryann L were recognized for their outstanding musicianship and contributions to the vocal program.

May 22, 2026

Congratulations to students participating in the FCPS Fine Arts Department second annual district-wide summer musical in July 2025. High School students from all six high schools are represented. Lafayette and SCAPA students include: Ava Becker, Okiki Adedeji, Henry Dick, Katy Fields, Olivia Shelton-Coyle, Scarlett Simonds, and Flora Scifres. Student Leadership: Janeway Howard, Hannah Hunt, Delaney Meyers, Henry Dick.

May 22, 2026

The Lexington Theatre Company is known for its outstanding professional musical productions featuring local and nation-wide talent each summer. Part of the Lex mission is to promote and train the next generation of theatre artists. Lafayette and SCAPA recognize our current and past students who are a part of The Lex productions this season. SCAPA Students benefit from professional experiences such as this.

HS Apprentices: Maya Duggal, Delaney Meyers, Ru Pascale-Hague, Clara Dekker, Reilly Dalton, Nathan Joyce, Nicholas Wilson

Pre-Show Players:

Ethan Campbell, Ella Jane Conley, Ella Littrell, Emory Marsh

Sarah Collins (Cast, SCAPA Alum), Susan Jones (ASL interpreter, SCAPA Theatre Parent) Gabe Brown (Pit, SCAPA Alum), Bailey Yates (Pit, SCAPA Alum) Ela Congleton (SCAPA Alum)

May 15, 2026

The KPA Bradley Awards are the official Regional Awards Program for The National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The Jimmy Awards), dedicated to celebrating young artists and promoting theatre arts education. This program partners with high schools across Kentucky and Southern Indiana, adjudicating their musical productions. The awards culminate in a ceremony at The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, where outstanding students, educators, and ensembles are recognized.

Nominations for Lafayette High School include:

Clay House was one of five female performers nominated for Best Actress in a Musical! She performed in a featured solo medley along with the opening number and closing number medleys with high school representatives from across the state! We are so proud of her and loved getting to see her shine onstage!

Blake Martin was one of 5 students from across Kentucky and Southern Indiana nominated for "Best Supporting Actor in a Musical" we are so proud of him!

Hadley Roach was one of 5 students from across Kentucky and Southern Indiana nominated for "Best Supporting Actress in a Musical" we are so proud of her!

The cast of "The Music Man" was one of five schools from across Kentucky and Southern Indiana nominated nominated for Outstanding Ensemble Performance! We are so proud of their hard work!

The cast of "The Music Man" was one of five schools from across Kentucky and Southern Indiana nominated nominated for Outstanding Dance Execution! We are so proud of each cast member along with the crew and student choreographers for making this possible!

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May 15, 2025

The Lafayette Thespian Troupe recently gathered to celebrate a spectacular year of theatre and honor its graduating seniors. The end-of-year festivities included presenting annual awards and officially inducting 40 new members into the troupe.

Students are eligible to attend the annual Kentucky Thespians Festival (KTF), taking place in Bowling Green, KY, from November 5–7. 

Officers for the coming year are:

Co - Presidents - Grace Hellard and Reece Owens

Secretary- Maya Duggal

​Treasurer- Katelyn Knox

Co - ​Social Media/Historian- Siena Montgomery and Esme Morris

Tech Rep - Harper Brown

​Senior Class Reps - Hadley Roach and Blake Martin

​Junior Class Reps- Eli Burton and Leah Collins

Sophomore Class Reps - Emmett Eppley & Caitlyn Douglas

May 13, 2026

In 2022, the Kentucky Department of Education released guidelines for the Seal of Arts Excellence similar to the seal of Biliteracy. The Fayette County Board of Education approved our local requirements last year. The FCPS Seal of Arts Excellence is an opportunity that allows students to make concrete connections between their artistic endeavors and the district’s focus on high levels of achievement, cultural competence, and preparation for the future. 

Earning the seal is a rigorous process, requiring students to curate a portfolio of their finest high school work. This year, Lafayette students truly shone, earning 44% of all awards presented across the district. Recipients are honored with a medallion to wear at graduation, a specialized seal on their diploma for each arts discipline achieved, and a permanent notation on their final transcript.

May 9, 2026

SCAPA Lafayette recognized 66 seniors in its senior class of 2026. Seniors are recognized for completion of the SCAPA program with their SCAPA diploma and medallion. Of those 66 seniors, 26 were recognized with the 9-Year Award for completing SCAPA from fourth through twelfth grades. Every senior also earned the FCPS Seal of Arts Excellence in one or more arts disciplines as a senior capstone requirement. Outstanding artists were honored in each discipline: Outstanding Visual Artist: Alexis H. Outstanding Dancers: Addison W, and Anna W. Outstanding Literary Artists: Kiitan A, and Rylie H. Outstanding Theatre Performer: Marshall H. Outstanding Theatre Technician: Rory Z. Outstanding Musicians: Kargan C. & Jonathan F.

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May 9, 2026

The Don Trivette SCAPA Fine Arts Award and scholarship is SCAPA Lafayette's most prestigious student accolade. Established in honor of Don Trivette, a former Fayette County band director instrumental in creating the SCAPA program, this distinction recognizes students who exhibit excellence across multiple arts disciplines. Selected by a full vote of the SCAPA faculty, recipients are honored for their exceptional artistic versatility, exemplary character, and academic achievement—representing the high standards of a future colleague. Additionally, each recipient is awarded a $500 scholarship funded by the Friends of the Arts School parent booster organization.

In keeping with a long-standing tradition, Don Trivette recipients are the featured speakers at the SCAPA Senior Awards event. This year's recipients are Neala M. (Dance, Visual Art, Theatre) and James W. (Band, Jazz Band, Choir).

May 9, 2026

Kurtis Bradley Brown is a 2017 graduate of SCAPA Lafayette and who was also a SCAPA Don Trivette award recipient. 

Kurtis Bradley Brown is a singer, dancer, and actor based in New York City. A graduate of the musical theatre program at the University of Cincinnati College–Conservatory of Music, he’s performed across the country, most recently appearing in Ogunquit Playhouse’s run of White Christmas. His pandemic pivot—taking a job at a local NBC station—led to an exciting stretch of production work in television and on Broadway, and to senior-level producer roles on the Biden and Harris campaigns and at the DNC. Kurtis is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund’s Victory Campaign Board and an active supporter of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

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May 6, 2026

Lafayette’s Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Symphony took the stage at the UK Singletary Center for the Arts for their annual spring concert. The exceptional evening showcased a demanding repertoire and marked the culmination of a semester's worth of dedicated rehearsals and music making.

April 25, 2025

The Lafayette Full Symphony Orchestra and Lafayette Choir recently united for their fourth annual choral-orchestral collaboration at the Spring Orchestra Concert. This year’s powerful performance featured the opening movement of Bruckner’s Te Deum, offering an outstanding opportunity for our student musicians and vocalists to showcase their incredible dedication and artistry. 

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April 25, 2025

SCAPA and Lafayette Theatre 3 and 4 students presented 3 short plays as culminating performances for their theatre classes.   

April 29, 2026

Madelyn Dinh, a senior in the SCAPA Literary Arts program, has achieved the distinct honor of being named the 2026–27 Kentucky Youth Poet Laureate. In this prestigious role, she will serve as the literary voice for young writers across the Commonwealth. Historically, Kentucky’s Youth Poet Laureates have been featured at major state events, making appearances at the Kentucky State Capitol, collaborating with the Kentucky Arts Council, and taking center stage at cultural gatherings from Hindman to Paducah. Furthermore, Dinh will be under consideration for the National Youth Poet Laureate title—a high honor famously held by inaugural poet Amanda Gorman.

April 25, 2026

Sharing creative work is a vital part of the literary arts, and our Literary Arts program, led by Mr. McCurry, recently hosted a fantastic open mic opportunity. This popular during-school event welcomed over 100 students from across the school, both SCAPA and non-SCAPA, to share their original poetry, short works, and other performances.

April 25, 2026

The Introduction to Technical Theatre and Advanced Technical Theatre classes have been working hard on bringing the Monster Project to life! This is a partnership project with Wellington Elementary where the kindergarten students draw pictures of imaginative monsters for the Lafayette Theatre Tech classes to bring to life! After a sewing unit, students have used their new skills, fleece, and a lot of hard work to turn these drawings into real life stuffed animals!

In May the classes will go on a field trip to Wellington to give the monsters to the kindergarten creators! Check out three monsters created by Laura, Ellie, and Ru in class, you can see their creation with the picture that inspired it!

April 25, 2026

Lafayette and SCAPA Theatre students recently closed "Shrek the Musical" at the Lexington Opera House! Congratulations to all cast, crew, and pit! 

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April 15, 2026

Congratulations to the following students for their acceptance into the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts summer intensive experience! Lafayette had 21 students accepted to GSA and another 9 alternates! 

Instrumental Music

Lois B,  Jonah F,  Thomas J,  Shaelin L,  Mary M,  Lily F.

ALTERNATES: Bradley B, Julie L

Theatre and Musical Theatre

Musical Theater: Lucas M, Nicholas W.

Vocal Music

Keeley M.

ALTERNATES: Ava B, Carter S.

Creative Writing

Violet M

ALTERNATES: Makenna D, Collin M, Gabrielle S

Dance

Amelia J

ALTERNATES: Maddie M

Visual Art

Wesley B, Lilly F, Charlie R.

ALTERNATES: Jiya S

Architecture + Design

Noor A, Josiah C, Anna D, Hina S.

Film + Photography

Madalynn W.

Graphic Design

Brooks B, Anyla B.

March 19, 2026

A defense of learning presentation is a culminating event where high school students reflect on and publicly present their academic growth, skill mastery, and future goals to a panel of educators and peers. This past year, SCAPA Lafayette students pioneered this initiative for Lafayette High School by volunteering to present their personalized Seal of Arts Excellence portfolios. Through these presentations, students elegantly demonstrated how their years of rigorous artistic training, creative projects, and cross-disciplinary studies have shaped them into versatile, community-minded learners.

Alison C., Dariela M., Elena B., Hannah Park, Inge W., Janeway H., Jonathan F., Kitaan A., Marshall H., Maya J., Neala M., Rory Z., Rylie H., Sarah H., Scarlett W., Sophie G., Tony R., Vada K., and Veronika A.

March 19, 2026

Lafayette SCAPA’s music honor society, Tri-M (Modern Music Masters), continues to make a difference both on and off campus. Comprising dedicated sophomores, juniors, and seniors, the group brought music to life this year through a sponsored "instrument petting zoo." Tri-M members visited Wellington Elementary School, giving budding musicians a hands-on introduction to different instruments and sharing the joy of music-making.

March 16, 2026

The Lafayette Wind Symphony under the direction of Dee Bishop was selected to be a peerforming ensembe at the Phi Beta Mu Concert Band Festival. The group performed and worked with a performance clinician.

March 16, 2026

Dance SCAPA is the School for Creative and Performing Arts’ premier annual showcase, a highly anticipated main stage production held at the historic Lexington Opera House. This performance features the immense talent of dance majors and minors from grades 4–12. Audiences are treated to a captivating program of ballet and contemporary works, all expertly choreographed by SCAPA’s artistic faculty and distinguished guest artists.

March 14, 2026

On Saturday, March 14th, SCAPA Lafayette Voice majors shared outstanding performance at the KMEA Solo and Ensemble assessment, where they accounted for more than half of the total event entries. In a display of vocal excellence, every one of the 42 entries earned a Distinguished rating. Students showcased their mastery of classical repertoire—including art songs, folk music, and foreign language pieces—while receiving professional feedback from adjudicators to further refine their craft. Following this exceptional showing, qualified vocalists now have the opportunity to advance to the state-level event in May.

March 13, 2026

Congratulation to four of our Lafayette choral ensembles who earned Distinguished ratings at yesterday's KMEA Choral Assessment! The Advanced Treble Choir, Lafayette Singers, Lafayette Chorale, and Madrigal Singers were all recognized for excellence in performance and sight-singing. A special shout-out to the Lafayette Chorale and Madrigals, who earned unanimous perfect scores from all judges. All four of the participating ensembles have SCAPA students among their membership. 

March 9, 2026

The Lafayette Theatre troupe was eligible to participate in the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) in Chattanooga. Lafayette High School brought home several prestigious awards—including the event's biggest honor.

Our talented cast and crew were recognized for their hard work and creativity across the board:

• BEST SHOW

• Best Costumes

• Overall Technical Excellence

• Best Comedic Duo: Reece Owens and Grace Hellard (as the iconic Spiker and Sponge)

• All-Star Cast: Tyler Terrell and Logan Gwynn

This marks the third time Lafayette has been crowned Best Show at SETC, and only the fourth time in history that a school from Kentucky has taken the top prize. 

Eight of our students participated in auditions and interviews for premier college performance and technical theatre programs. Our students received:

• 328 total callbacks

• Over $198,000 in scholarship offers

We are incredibly proud of these students for their dedication to their craft and their bright futures in the arts. Congratulations to everyone involved in making this such a monumental year for Lafayette Theatre!

March 4, 2026

SCAPA Seniors, Janeway Howard and Elena Boyle competed at the 2026 University of Kentucky Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition. Students from across the country are invited to compete.

Congratulations to Janeway Howard and Elena Boyle who competed in Saturday’s University of Kentucky Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition! Janeway won first place in the undergraduate competition winning full tuition plus a $10,000 award! Elena won the Barbara Rouse Prize winning a $5,000 scholarship.

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February 28, 2026

We would like to commend the Jazz Ensemble on their successful performance at the University of Louisville Jazz Festival. Their hard work and dedication were on full display.

February 21, 2026

Congratulations to the Madrigal Singers for their performance at the University of Louisville Chamber Choir Showcase! The Madrigals shared a concert with groups from Louisville and Oldham county. 

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February 7, 2026

Every February, the Kentucky Music Educators Association brings together the state’s finest young musicians for its prestigious All-State ensembles, and this year, Lafayette High School made a monumental showing. Out of thousands of applicants statewide, an incredible 124 Lafayette students and four alternates earned spots across the choir, band, orchestra, jazz, percussion, and guitar ensembles. These talented performers traveled to Louisville for an intensive three-day residency, where they collaborated with nationally recognized conductors before taking the stage for a series of elite performances at the Kentucky Center’s Whitney Hall and other premier conference venues.   FCPS.net

February 13, 2026

Lafayette Literary Arts is celebrating three student finalis for the Lexington Youth Poetry Laureate awards. Mady Dinh, Rylie Humphress, and Ash Sauer. were honored as finalists. The 2026 Lexington Youth Poet Laureate is Tony Robinson. This makes the fourth year in a row that the Lexington Youth Poet Laureate is a SCAPA Lafayette student!

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January 18, 2026

For the 3rd year in a row, we received 2 American Voice Nominees. Only 5 students in the entire region (1085 submissions this year) receive this distinction.  These students will go on to the national competition. 

We had a record number of Gold Key Portfolios and Gold Keys. If you recall, each year we've had around 5 Gold Keys total; this year we have 21. More than any other category, and the past years combined. 

Gold Key Winners (20) 

Kiitan Adedeji - American Voice Nominee, Lillian Mendiondo - American Voice Nominee, Ellie Crawford, Rylie Humphress - Senior Portfolio, Madelyn Dinh - Senior Portfolio, Rachel Jones, Arabella Lee - Senior Portfolio, Alice Lugauer (4x), Lucie MaCaffrey, Collin McCormick, Kenna McDonie, Natalia Melchiore-Dayton, Vi Mullins, Judah Rice, Gabbi Shaffar, Coralie Welker - Senior Portfolio, Naomi Wells 

Silver Key Winners (18) 

Kiitan Adedeju, Hadley Barger, Isabella Crosby, Clarra Dekker - Senior Portfolio, Makenna Delap, Mady Dinh, Alice Lugauer, Natalia Melchiore-Dayton, Esme Morris (2x), Vi Mullins, Hadley Nardolillo, Gabbi Shaffar (4x), Meredith Sither, Andrea Villegas Flores 

Honorable Mentions (14) 

Kiitan Adedeji, Eva Bishop, Mady Dinh, Kaibrey Donnelly, Roman Kenney, Alice Lugauer, Cecilia Martz, Abra McCurry, Natalia Melchiore-Dayton, Diya Patel, Gabbi Shaffar (3x), Kyleigh Smith 

February 11, 2026

Lafayette’s main stage winter production of The Music Man featured a massive ensemble of 75 actors and dancers, supported by a crew of over 20 technicians and a 20+ student pit orchestra. SCAPA students were essential to every layer of the show—commanding the stage in lead and supporting roles, mastering stage management, and executing everything from props and costumes to set design, lighting, sound, and live orchestration.

Theatre serves as the ultimate crossroads where diverse art forms meet in authentic collaboration. These Lafayette productions extend far beyond the Theatre and Technical Theatre departments; this performance showcased the talent of every SCAPA discipline, including Literary Arts, Visual Art, Dance, and Music.

Photography by Sally Horowitz |  Playbill Program

December 18, 2025

The LHS Madrigal Singers are spreading holiday cheer throughout December with a series of festive performances at throughout the community. The Madrigal Singers were the featured performance group for December Sunrise Sounds. Sunrise Sounds launched in March of 2025 as an initiative by the performing arts department that offers students a supportive space for performers to share their talents. If you are interested in performing, contact Mr. Wrightson. 

December 16, 2026

The Lafayette Orchestras hosted their winter concert with performances by all four Lafayette Orchestras featuring over 150 students including 28 SCAPA string majors and members of the Lafayette Band to combine for Lafayette's Symphony Orchestra. Sarah Kinman, Lafayette Orchestra Alum and distinguished math teacher at Lafayette, was the guest conductor for the traditional Sleigh Ride! 

December 13, 2026

The Lafayette Madrigal Singers continued the tradition of sharing their music at the Kentucky Horse Park's annual Southern Lights festival. The group performs in the visitor center and enjoys time at the Christmas village.

December 13, 2025

Lafayette Band had 30 students earn a spot in the Kentucky Music Educators Lexington District 9th Grade Honor Band which will present a culminating performance in January at Scott County High School. 16 student earned spots in the district Jazz Bands and another 62 earned spots to the two concert bands and another 4 were named as alternates. Lafayette Band continues the tradition of leading the district in students recognized for honor ensembles.

December 13, 2025

Lafayette Band had 36 students earn a spot in the Kentucky Music Educators All-State Bands which will present a culminating performance on Saturday at the KMEA Conference in Louisville. Another 10 students recevied honorable mention.

December 11, 2025

On December 10, the Lafayette Band packed the Lafayette Gymnasium with 650 talented musicians for the annual Area Concert. This massive showcase brought together our entire feeder pattern, featuring 300 middle schoolers from Jessie Clark and SCAPA Middle, alongside 150 elementary students from Wellington, Clays Mill, Stonewall, Picadome, and SCAPA Elementary. Joining them were 200 high school performers, including our own SCAPA Lafayette students, for a powerful evening of music that filled every corner of the gym.

December 5, 2026

The Lexington City Council recently recognized the Lafayette Pride of the Bluegrass marching band for its landmark 25th Championship season. Mayor Linda Gorton presented a special city proclamation to celebrate the achievement. The band was proudly represented at the meeting by its four student drum majors and directors Dee Bishop and Dr. Chris Strange.

December 16, 2025

The Lafayette Choirs celebrated the season with two standout winter concerts. The first, hosted in Beeler Auditorium, showcased the Troubadours, Treble Choirs, and Madrigal Singers, with SCAPA students featured prominently throughout the program. The second performance, held at Singletary Center for the Arts, featured the Lafayette Singers, Chorale, and Madrigals, concluding with powerful selections from the combined choirs.

This season’s performances were enriched by special guest collaborators, including the SCAPA Bluegrass Elementary Voice Majors (directed by Amanda Wells). Reflecting the true spirit of the program, these choirs represent a diverse collective of SCAPA students from every artistic discipline.

Photo gallery courtesy of Ryan Peters Photography

December 6, 2025

The Lafayette Madrigal Singers were an invited performing ensemble for the University of Kentucky Collage Holiday Spectacular performed annually at the UK Singlteary Center. 

December 5, 2025

Continuing a cherished local tradition, the Lafayette Madrigal Singers performed at the annual Southland Drive firehouse tree lighting. The ensemble has been a staple of this event since its very first year, and this season was no exception. Despite the freezing temperatures, the singers shared festive songs for a crowd that included Mayor Linda Gorton and several city council members.

December 5, 2025

The Lafayette Madrigal Singers and Troubadours hit the road to visit several schools which feed into Lafayette. The tour began at Clays Mill Elementary School, continued at Jessie Clark Middle School and ended the day at Stonewall Elementary where Lafayette Choir alum Kailey Marshall is the elementary music specialist. The tour is intended as an outreach program encouraging all student to take part in arts programs at their schools.

December 4, 2026

Senior voice major Janeway Howard presented an inspiring TEDx Talk on "Old Music in the New World: Opera's Continuing Relevance" at Dunbar High School. The presentation was the culmination of extensive research and independent work on Janeway's part, and we are incredibly proud of her ambition, drive, and dedication!

December 13, 2025

• 44 Student Thespians traveled to the Kentucky Thespian Festival

• The cast of James and the Giant Peach performed and received exceptional feedback and superior scores across the board.

• Students received straight superior ratings on their Thespy presentations at Kentucky Thespian Festival in November.

• Isabelle Dinh, Grace Hellard, and Maya Duggal performed at the Thespys Showcase

• Grace Hellard, Reece Owens, and Tyler Terrell, represented the state as State Thespian Officers.

• Multiple students received scholarships from numerous colleges and universities. 

December 2, 2025

Congratulations to the Lafayette Choir students selected for the KMEA Senior High All-State Choirs, an achievement that once again sees Lafayette leading the state in total participants. To earn their spots, students excelled in a rigorous multi-stage audition process featuring a cappella quartet performances, solo repertoire, and individual sight-reading, while our talented freshmen secured their positions through highly competitive recorded submissions. This prestigious honor culminates in a series of elite performances at the Kentucky Center for the Arts Whitney Hall in Louisville during the first week of February 2026, showcasing the very best of Kentucky’s vocal talent on one of the state's premier stages.

Anu K., Ariel M., Asher H., Ben P., Blake M., Brooks B., Caleb B., Calynn L., Elena B., Elijah B., Elliott P., Emma A., Gabe A., Grace H., Hudson B., Jack P., Janeway H., John C., Josiah S., Kyle Y., Logan G., Maddie R., Maya D., Matthew W., Megan H., Nathan B., Nathan M., Rachael E., Ryann L., Sabrina M., Shelton W., Shiloh N., Timothy L., and Wyatt P.

Freshmen: Adelia B., Ammon W., Austin H., Braxton M., Eden L., Ella H., Ellie C., Emmett E., Gabriel O., Harper W., Jasmine A., Joy K., Karsynn S., Kate M., Kaylee S., Laney B., Margot G., Mason P., Mason T., Nathan J., Okiki A., Sawyer S.

November 17, 2025

Jason Brooks, Executive Director of the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA), recently visited SCAPA Lafayette to lead a presentation on the program’s summer intensive and audition process. The assembly opened with reflections from current SCAPA students and GSA alumni, who shared performances and stories of how the program transformed them as artists. This year’s featured alumni included Kara Neiser (Piano ’25), Haiwen Shi (Art ’25), and Shiloh Nsaku (Voice ’25). With dozens of SCAPA students accepted into this life-changing program annually, interested artists are encouraged to complete their applications and first-round submissions before the early January deadline.

November 28, 2025

The Lafayette Jazz Band and their Director, Dr. Chris Strange, were honored at the November 2026 board of education meeting. The ensemble will be performing as a featured ensemble at the December 2025 Midwest International Clinic for bands and orchestras in Chicago.

Student, Chloe Hillard, represented the ensemble in addressing the board members and superintendent. The performance featured Livin' Larger than Life by Alan Baylock.

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November 1, 2025

Lafayette's Jazz Band received a prestigious invitation to perform at the Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference. Being invited to perform at The Midwest Clinic is widely considered one of the highest honors in instrumental music education. It signifies that an ensemble has achieved an exceptional level of musical excellence, placing them among the very best programs internationally. The Jazz Band will travel to Chicago in December 2025 to perform as a featured ensemble.

November 16, 2025

The Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra kicked off its season with the historic premiere of "We the People," an original work celebrating Lexington’s 250th anniversary. The massive collaboration featured 250 FCPS high school vocalists and a hundred student musicians.

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November 11, 2025

The Lafayette Choir recently hosted its annual Treble Choir Festival, welcoming guest ensembles from Dunbar, Leestown, and SCAPA Bluegrass. This year’s festival featured Mary Beth Hamilton from McNabb Middle School, as the guest conductor. Representing the host school was the Lafayette Advanced Treble Choir, one of three premier SCAPA choral ensembles available to students.

October 26, 2025

The Lafayette Pride of the Bluegrass Marching Band celebrated their 25th KMEA state marching band title this past weekend with their 2025 show, Sentience. This title cements Lafayette Marching Band as the record holder for most state marching band titles. Congratulations to all the hard working members of the Lafayette Band, SCAPA Band Majors, and directors, Dee Bishop, Chris Strange, and Aaron Jones,

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October 26, 2025

The Lafayette Pride of the Bluegrass Marching Band celebrated their 25th KMEA state marching band title this past weekend with their 2025 show, Sentience. This title cements Lafayette Marching Band as the record holder for most state marching band titles. Congratulations to all the hard working members of the Lafayette Band, SCAPA Band Majors, and directors, Dee Bishop, Chris Strange, and Aaron Jones,

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October 25, 2025

Beeler Auditorium was transformed for "Mischief Night," a spirited costume concert featuring a collaboration between the Lafayette Symphonic and Chamber Orchestras and the SCAPA Bluegrass orchestra. Over 120 student musicians took the stage, performing a program of haunting tunes and mischievous melodies. 

October 25, 2025

Continuing a long-standing tradition, the Sophomore SCAPA Voice Majors presented a recital featuring the music of John Jacob Niles, a Kentucky native noted for collecting and arranging traditional American folksongs. The performance is uniquely staged in the UK Fine Arts Library's J.J. Niles Gallery, utilizing the composer's own Steinway piano and featuring an immersive display of his personal artifacts.

September 15, 2025

The Lafayette Choir joined The inaugural Lexington All-City Chorus for a spectacular debut at the Singletary Center for the Arts as part of the In One A-Chord: Lexington Sacred Music Festival. Featuring over 400 Fayette County Public Schools students, the performance of Vivaldi’s "Gloria" brought together young vocalists alongside the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra.

September 15, 2025

The Lafayette Choir took part in the annual Bluegrass Chorale Music Festival, an event hosted by the University of Kentucky Choirs. For SCAPA Voice Majors, this day-long festival is one of their community collaborative performance activities. Over 200 singers from across the state participated in this year's festival.

October 21, 2025

SCAPA Piano majors performed their first recital of the year featuring theme and variation music. In preparation for performance, students were coached by two guest artists from local universities. 

September 26, 2025

The Choir Gala kicks off the Lafayette Choirs season, showcasing the remarkable talent of our Chorale, Singers, and Madrigal ensembles. This opening concert also features solo performances from selected SCAPA voice majors, celebrating the diverse artistic talents of SCAPA students across all disciplines who participate in our choral program.

September 20, 2025

Louisville-based cellist, Emmy-winning composer, and environmental activist Ben Sollee recently visited Lafayette High School to work with our orchestra students. Sollee is a 2002 Graduate of SCAPA Lafayette. Over his career he has blurred the boundaries between art and social impact. Sollee brought an inspiring experience directly to the Lafayette orchestra students.

September 20, 2025

Each fall beginning with auditions on the second day of school, Lafayette Theatre launches an ambitious goal of mounting a show in less than six weeks. The show will be the competition piece when the cast attends the regional and state competition in November. Congratulations to the Cast and crew of James and the Giant Peach!

August, 2025

Alice Lugauer and Rachel Jones, two of our SCAPA Literary Arts students won recognition at the 2025 KET Young Writers Contest. The annual contest encourages creative expression and literacy development by inviting students in grades Pre-K through high school to submit original graphic novels, illustrated stories, poetry and short stories. This year, KET received 1,011 entries from students across Kentucky.

• Graphic Novel - First Place: Alice Lugauer, Lafayette High School, Lexington with “Gloria’s Madness”

• Short Story - Second Place: Rachel Jones, Lafayette High School, Lexington with “The Boy”

July 2025

Congratulations to students participating in the FCPS Fine Arts Department second annual district-wide summer musical in July 2025. High School students from all six high schools are represented. Lafayette and SCAPA students include: Emma Adkins, Ava Becker, Okiki Adedeji, Katy Fields, Jada Greenlee, Logan Gwynn, Janeway Howard, Blake Martin, and Teagan Murphy.

Summer 2025

The Lexington Theatre Company's mission is to promote and train the next generation of theatre artists. Lafayette and SCAPA recognize our current and past students who performed this summer. 

HS Apprentices: Elijah Brown, Grace Hellard, Hadley Roach, Nicholas Wilson, Ruby Pascale-Hague, Tyler Terrell,

Cast Members: Sarah Collins, Nate Krohmer, Fiona Mowbray, Abigayle Kate Gatton Stokes.

Nathan Fister, Susan Jones (ASL interpreter, SCAPA Theatre Parent) Gabe Brown (Pit, SCAPA Alum), Lydia Elam (Pit, SCAPA Alum) Bailey Yates (Pit, SCAPA Alum), Benjamin Ingram (Video intern, SCAPA Alum), Gabriella Cortes, Maximus Haye (Wardrobe, SCAPA Alums),