Ready or not, kids and parents: Fayette schools to open soon

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A new school year is nearly here! The 2024-25 year begins on Monday, August 5, and Fayette County Public Schools is ready to roll.

New Leaders for New Year

There will be 10 new principals this fall:

Cleveland Elementary — Alison Staggs, previously Cleveland Elementary assistant principal

Fayette LIFE Academy — Andrea Cherry-Lee, previously Fayette County High assistant principal

Fayetteville Elementary — Andrew Freeman, previously Starr’s Mill High assistant principal

Flat Rock Middle — Dr. Monica Reckley, previously Fayetteville Elementary principal

JC Booth Middle — Shane Ratliff, previously Starr’s Mill High assistant principal

Kedron Elementary — Lindsay Boyles, previously a principal in Henry County

McIntosh High — Amy Hammock, previously McIntosh High assistant principal

Peeples Elementary — Jeannie Inagawa, previously Cleveland Elementary principal

Rising Starr Middle — Mark Henderson, previously Rising Starr Middle assistant principal

Starr’s Mill High — Jamie Voorhies, previously Kedron Elementary principal

The district office features three new leaders: Allen Leonard is the new Director of Transportation, Maggie Walls is the new Executive Director of Secondary Learning, and Buffy Blodgett is the new Executive Director of Human Resources.

School Day Start Times

The elementary school day begins at 7:40 a.m. and ends at 2:25 p.m. Middle school starts at 8:10 a.m. and ends at 3:10 p.m. High school begins at 8:35 a.m. and ends at 3:45 p.m.

Meal Prices Stay Same

Student meal prices will remain the same for the upcoming school year. Elementary prices are $3.00 for lunch and Middle/High prices are $3.25. Breakfast is $1.75 at all levels. — Story provided by the Fayette County School System.