Mission Statement: Learning as much as we can, to be the best that we can
Vision Statement: Lifelong learners and leaders
R.O.A.R. Expectations: Responsible Leader, Outstanding problem solver, Always Kind, & Ready to Learn
Mrs. Darnell's Message
November 7, 2025
Happy Friday, Tiger Families!
Today, we are celebrating our Leaders of the Month for Habit 3: Put First Things First! We look forward to recognizing students who continue to make great choices and lead by example. We are also excited to welcome Representative Michael Meredith as our guest speaker for our Leader in Me luncheon today.
November is a month to celebrate all that we are thankful for—and at Cumberland Trace, we have so much to be grateful for! This month, we would love to recognize our amazing faculty and staff. If there is a staff member you would like to celebrate, please take a moment to fill out the form below. As a reminder, we will honor our veterans on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, with a special Veterans Day Celebration. 9:00 a.m. – Appreciation Breakfast in the Cafeteria, 9:40 a.m. – Veterans and families line up in the Grand Hall for the Service Appreciation Parade, 9:45 a.m. – Veterans Day Program begins in the gym. Monday is the final day to pre-register through our Raptor System prior to the event.
We are also looking forward to our Annual Thanksgiving Lunch on Thursday, November 20! All pre-orders will be due by Friday, November 14. To help manage space in our cafeteria, each student may invite up to four guests. Thank you for your understanding as we work to make this a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone. If you plan to attend, please complete the Raptor registration form.
Important Reminders
The Household Income Form (HIF) can now be completed electronically. Regardless of income, every WCPS family needs to complete one form per household. Please know that completing this form directly impacts the funding your school may receive to expand student opportunities. You can find the form here: https://bit.ly/WCPSHIF.
Click here for the new medication policy updates
Click here to view our parent letter sharing about new legislation.
Other Important Information:
If your family is ever in need of assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out by emailing our Family Resource Coordinator at rebecca.perez@warren.kyschools.us. Please click here to learn more about the services our Family Resource has to offer.
If you ever have any questions, please feel free to email me at lori.darnell@warren.kyschools.us or call the school at 270-781-1356. It is always a great day to be a tiger!
Upcoming Important Dates
11/11 Veterans Day Program @ 9:40
11/14- Quarter 2 Midterm
11/20- Thanksgiving Lunch (Lunch Times are Listed Below)
11/26-11/28 Thanksgiving Break
12/1 Primary Performance/Cookies with Santa @ 5:30
Habit of the Month
During the months of November and December, we will be focusing on the following:
Habit 4: Think Win-Win
Word: Cooperation
Kagan Strategy: Showdown
SEL Tool: Shape Breathing
Upcoming Community Events
Attendance Reminders
Repeated School News
Come be a substitute for WCPS!!As we kick off another exciting school year, WCPS is looking for dedicated, flexible individuals with a love of students and zeal for learning to join our team as substitute teachers! Substitutes play a vital role in supporting our students and staff. Whether you're an experienced educator or a community member with valuable business or life experience, we’re always looking for caring, dependable individuals who have a heart for working with today's youth. To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and bring a positive, team-oriented attitude. If you're looking for a flexible way to make a meaningful impact in our school community, just click this LINK to apply or reach out to our Human Resources department at 270-781-5150 for more information.
Parents/guardians are welcome to come and eat lunch. We do ask that you and your child eat at the guest tables located in the cafeteria. Lunch for all guests will be $6.00
If possible please bring small bills to pay for your meals. . Our cafeteria has limited availability to make change. Thank you for your help:) Each student will receive free breakfast and lunch. If your child brings his or her lunch, we ask that you do not bring food from fast food restaurants. NO carbonated beverages will be allowed in the cafeteria while school meals are being served.
Here is the link My School Bucks if you would like to add money into your child's account to buy ice cream or extras.
Please remember every student needs a current Immunization form, physical, dental and vision exam.
All medicine must be brought to school by a parent/guardian and it must be in the original container. A medication form must be filled out. This also includes over-the-counter medication.