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The Lighthouse Beacon Foundation is proud to welcome its newest class of Lighthouse Beacon Scholars!  Founded by Stanley and Karen Pigman, the Lighthouse Beacon Foundation was created to help students across Eastern Kentucky gain access to higher education opportunities, particularly in STEM fields.

Lighthouse Beacon Scholars attend the University of Kentucky to pursue degrees in engineering and related STEM fields. Today, more than 160 scholars are part of the program, with the number continuing to grow each year as the foundation expands its investment in students across Eastern Kentucky. The foundation’s mission extends far beyond financial support. Lighthouse Beacon Scholars are connected with mentors, leadership development opportunities, study abroad experiences, and a strong network of encouragement that continues throughout their college journey. At its core, the Lighthouse Beacon Foundation is committed to building lasting relationships with students and helping them succeed not only in college, but in life.  Recipients are chosen not only for academic achievement, but also for their leadership, work ethic, and commitment to their communities.  

Congratulations Cooper Spears, Pulaski County High School and Ethan Hatter, Southwestern High School!

Online Registration opens on Monday, March 16th.  For the 2026-27 school year, children entering Kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2026.  Also, families may apply for Preschool if their child turns 4 on or before August 1, 2026 and is income-eligible.  Three and four-year olds who have a special need may also apply for Preschool.  To register a student, please review the requirements below and then complete the online registration. Visit the online registration information page for video tutorials, instructions and links.  If you need assistance, please contact Pulaski County Board of Education or your child's school.  If you need to come into the school to complete the online registration, please call to make an appointment for between 8 - 4 p.m. 

You can find additional information along with links to helpful videos by clicking HERE

EARLY ENTRY KINDERGARTEN APPLICATION:  If your child does not meet Kindergarten age requirements, you may apply HERE for early entry if your child turns 5 on or before October 1, 2026. 

Looking for work?    Contact Shelley Todd for more information 606-305-7531. The positions are for 40 hours per week with weekends off and benefits.  

Pulaski, Somerset, and Southwestern High School’s Work Ethic Seal Recipients celebrated their 25^th Work Ethic Seal at the Center for Rural Development on April 22nd.  

Part of the mission of education is to prepare students for the transition from school to work and life beyond the classroom.  A strong work ethic is essential to our students if they are to secure and maintain successful, meaningful employment. 

In an effort to meet this need, the Pulaski County Educational Consortium in joint effort with the Pulaski County School System, the Somerset Independent School System implement a special program in which students who meet specific criteria related to work ethic and soft skills will receive a special seal on their high school diploma and transcript.

This year marked 25 years of the Work Ethic Seal Program in the Pulaski and Somerset Schools.  That is over decade of students who have been trained, encouraged, and recognized for meeting the required criteria. 

Students must meet the following criteria to qualify for the work ethic seal:

·         Must maintain a minimum of average daily attendance of 98%Must have 4 or fewer tardies

·         Must have no more than 1 disciplinary referral

·         Must maintain a grade point average of 2.5 with NO failures

·         Must be involved in at least two of the following:   organized team sport, organized non-team sport, extracurricular programs, part-time employment, and a community service project

·         Must submit a resume and completed application to the Work Ethic Seal Program

This year 104 juniors and 84 seniors qualified for the Work Ethic Seal.