The Fayette Education Foundation

06/08/2026

Summer lunch made simple. 😎 👍

Starting today, kids 18 and under have two great options for free meals/snacks at locations around Lexington:

🍉 Summer Lunch + Snack at the Library
Mon-Fri, 12-3 p.m.
Eastside*, Northside, Tates Creek, & Marksbury Family branches
*Lunch at Eastside served at 12:30 p.m.
In partnership with FCPS, learn more at lexpublib.org/summer.

🍉 Free Meals & Activities for Youth
Mon-Fri, times vary
9 Lexington locations (see attached flyer for details)
Meals provided by FoodChain and The Market Kitchen.

06/06/2026

📚 Open books. 🧠 Open minds. 🔑 Open doors.

During Pride Month, we celebrate what great public schools do best—making students feel welcome, honoring their stories, and protecting the freedom to read and learn. When students see diversity in the books they read, including representations of themselves, they are empowered to reach for the stars and succeed. 🌠

06/05/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2026! We are so proud of every graduate and grateful to the teachers, families, and mentors who helped make this achievement possible. The future is yours—now go make your mark! ✨

06/04/2026

BIG deadline tomorrow! Bright Ideas Grant applications are due tomorrow, June 5, by 11:59 p.m! ⌚

These grants are one of the most direct ways the Fayette Education Foundation invests in students and educators, ensuring that resources go straight into classrooms—supporting both innovative learning and critical needs across FCPS. Each funded project reflects a commitment to measurable impact and student success. 📈

You still have time to apply! Head to fayettefoundation.org/BIG-2026 to learn more and submit your idea today. 💡

06/03/2026

Thank you to the wonderful volunteers from Bluegrass Automotive Manufacturers Association who gave their time at Mary Todd Elementary yesterday, making improvements and beautifying the outdoor courtyard space.

This project is paid for through the Driving Possibilities initiative, a unique public/private partnership with Toyota that aims to "close the foundational STEM skills gap and address the barriers that impact success."

Learn more about Driving Possibilities and the work being done in Fayette County at fayettefoundation.org/driving-possibilities. 🚘

06/01/2026

Bright Ideas Grants make a difference for FCPS students, and you can help make them possible. We are proud to fund the creative, innovative ideas of the teachers and staff who are working in our schools and with our kids every day.

Help us illuminate the possibilities for students in Fayette County. Donate today at fayettefoundation.org/giving/ and help us power the next bright idea! 💡

05/29/2026

SAVE THE DATE: The 2026 State of Schools will be held on September 17th at the Kentucky Horse Park!

Join us in celebrating the people, partnerships, and opportunities that help every student succeed.

Stay tuned for more information. fayettefoundation.org 🐎📚🎒

05/26/2026

Every child has a story waiting to be told. And it grows with every book they hear, every question they ask, and every moment spent reading together. 📖

Stories have the power to connect families, spark imagination, and shape how children see the world. Let's keep the stories going. Give to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and help sustain this life-changing initiative in our community. 📚

Donate today at https://fayettefoundation.org/giving/ (select Imagination Library - Lexington from the dropdown menu).

05/25/2026

Remembering our heroes and the sacrifices made for our freedoms today. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

Attention FCPS teachers/staff: Bright Ideas Grant applications are open NOW through June 5th! 💡

The Fayette Education Foundation is proud to offer these grants to help fund the creative, innovative ideas our students deserve. Learn more and apply today at fayettefoundation.org/BIG-2026!

Thank you to the Blue Grass Community Foundation for their support! 💙

A Program of The Fayette Education Foundation: supported in part by Blue Grass Community Foundation The Fayette Education Foundation (FEF) is excited to announce that applications are now open for Bright Ideas Grants (BIG), helping Fayette County Public Schools educators bring creative ideas and mea...