Good morning, Polar Bear families!
Bus 65 will be running approximately an hour later than normal this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Thank you.
If you plan on attending multiple events throughout the year, our annual athletic passes offer significant savings. Passes are valid for all regular-season home high school athletic events:
Family Pass: $200 (Valid for up to 4 family members)
Individual Pass: $80
Passes WILL NOT be sold at the gate.
Passes must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance in order for them to be printed and picked up at the next home game. No passes will be issued any earlier than Monday, August 24.
Use this link to purchase your passes: https://public.eventlink.com/registrations?o=c4d02c04-df22-47d8-99c1-b9cc01108c70
If you purchase with a debit card or credit card, you will be assessed an additional small fee by Eventlink.
If you select the cash/check option, the code is PASS2026. Using this option, you will pay for your pass at the gate and pick it up there. It will have your name on it.
Family Pass: $200 (Valid for up to 4 family members)
Individual Pass: $80
Passes WILL NOT be sold at the gate.
Passes must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance in order for them to be printed and picked up at the next home game. No passes will be issued any earlier than Monday, August 24.
Use this link to purchase your passes: https://public.eventlink.com/registrations?o=c4d02c04-df22-47d8-99c1-b9cc01108c70
If you purchase with a debit card or credit card, you will be assessed an additional small fee by Eventlink.
If you select the cash/check option, the code is PASS2026. Using this option, you will pay for your pass at the gate and pick it up there. It will have your name on it.
Dear Raider Families,
As we prepare for another exciting year of athletics, we want to thank you for your ongoing support of our student-athletes, coaches, and programs.
Due to the rising operational costs of hosting athletic events, general single-game admission prices for the 2026–2027 school year will increase by $1, making regular single-game tickets $8 per person.
However, thanks to the immense generosity of our athletic donors and community partners, we are thrilled to announce several new opportunities to keep our games accessible and affordable for families and students:
🎓 Student Admission Guidelines
High School Students: FREE admission to all home regular-season games, courtesy of our generous athletic donors! (Excludes post-season play and tournament games.)
Middle School Students (Grades 6–8): Can purchase the new $30 Raider Spirit Card. This card grants entry to all home high school regular-season athletic events.
Please note: The Raider Spirit Card is valid for the 2026–2027 school year only, excludes post-season/tournaments, and requires the student to be accompanied and supervised by a paying adult.
These Raider Spirit Cards will be sold at all middle schools.
These cards are not for middle school athletic events.
Elementary Students (Grades 5 & Below): FREE admission to all regular-season home games.
🎟️ Season Passes (Best Value for Families)
If you plan on attending multiple events throughout the year, our annual athletic passes offer significant savings. Passes are valid for all regular-season home high school athletic events:
Family Pass: $200 (Valid for up to 4 family members)
Individual Pass: $80
Passes WILL NOT be sold at the gate.
Passes must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance in order for them to be printed and picked up at the next home game. No passes will be issued any earlier than Monday, August 24. Details on how and where to purchase passes will be sent out early next week.
We deeply appreciate your understanding as we navigate increased event costs, and we are incredibly grateful to our donors who made free high school student entry possible.
We look forward to seeing our stands filled with Raider pride this season! Passes can be purchased at Eventlink.
Finally, we are glad to share that tickets for home games can be purchased at the gate using your debit or credit card (credit cards will be charged a 3% fee).
Go Raiders!
Good evening, Polar Bear Families!
We wanted to send out a few reminders as we begin the school year on Thursday, August 13th.
Students can begin entering the building at 7:25 AM. If you are dropping your student off, please enter and exit the parking lot in the south entrance.
For the first few days of school, we are asking all 4th through 8th grade students to report directly to their classrooms upon arrival rather than going through the breakfast line.
This will give our Kindergarten through 3rd grade students a little extra time and space to go through the breakfast line and get settled in. Once our younger students are through the line, 4th through 8th grade teachers will bring their students down to go through the line.
We appreciate your help and cooperation as we work to make the first few mornings as smooth and successful as possible for all of our students.
Finally, any student that turns in all first day paperwork by next Wednesday, August 19th, will receive a free ice cream!
Thank you!
We would like to welcome our newly elected PTSA officers on board!
Jenny Brown - President
Kristin Nunn - Vice President
Danielle Ponder - Vice President
Crystal Crowley - Secretary
Morgan Sexton Treasurer
Congratulations!
Jenny Brown - President
Kristin Nunn - Vice President
Danielle Ponder - Vice President
Crystal Crowley - Secretary
Morgan Sexton Treasurer
Congratulations!
Check out our first newsletter of the 2026-2027 School Year!
Memorial Elementary PTSA Officer Interest Announcement
Are you interested in making a difference at Memorial Elementary? We'd love to have you involved!
If you would like to run for a PTSA officer position, please contact the school (270-528-2271) or current President Jessica Whittaker (270-774-2041) during the week of July 20-24 to let us know which role you are interested in.
PTSA officer elections will be held on Monday, July 27th at Memorial Elementary School from 8 AM to 3 PM. Just stop by and cast your vote!
Whether you're a returning volunteer or looking to get involved for the first time, serving on the PTSA is a wonderful way to support our students, staff, and school community. We encourage anyone who is interested to reach out!
We look forward to another great year of partnering together to make Memorial Elementary the best it can be!
Mark your calendars for Kindergarten night here at Memorial Elementary! Thursday, July 30th from 5:00-6:30 PM. We look forward to meeting you!
Back to School Bash on August 3rd from 4:30-6:00. Mark your calendars!
Our Family Resource Coordinator, Laurie Myers, is providing pizza for our students tomorrow! 🍕Thank you, Ms. Laurie!
Good afternoon, 7th and 8th Grade Polar Bear families!
Tonight is the Spring Formal for our 7th and 8th Grade Memorial students.
The event will be held at Mather's Mill, 2500 Tanner Road, Hodgenville, Kentucky. The dance will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 PM Central time. Students will need a ride to and from the dance.
The cost is $10 and students may pay at the door.
Thanks!
Tonight is the Spring Formal for our 7th and 8th Grade Memorial students.
The event will be held at Mather's Mill, 2500 Tanner Road, Hodgenville, Kentucky. The dance will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 PM Central time. Students will need a ride to and from the dance.
The cost is $10 and students may pay at the door.
Thanks!
Good evening, Polar Bear Families!
If your child plays in a community, middle school, or little league sport and you would like their picture added to the Polar Athletic Page of the yearbook, please email heather.shields@hart.kyschools.us by Thursday 5/21!
Thanks!
If your child plays in a community, middle school, or little league sport and you would like their picture added to the Polar Athletic Page of the yearbook, please email heather.shields@hart.kyschools.us by Thursday 5/21!
Thanks!
Good evening, Polar Bear Families!
PTSA Coke orders are here!
You may pick up your Coke order tomorrow after school until 5 PM at the student drop-off door.
Thank you!
PTSA Coke orders are here!
You may pick up your Coke order tomorrow after school until 5 PM at the student drop-off door.
Thank you!
Join Autism Acceptance Week in Hart County Schools, sponsored by Hart of Autism! See flyer for dress up days this week.
Attention Polar Bear Families!
The Frozen Flamingo Truck will be coming to Memorial School, Friday, April 17th. Forms will be going home Monday, April 13th. Payment must be taken in cash form. Money and order forms will be due Thursday, April 16th.
Students will receive their refreshment during their lunch. There will be lemonade and ice cream options.
Good evening, Polar Bear Families!
Don't forget, tomorrow is our Spring Festival and Homecoming event! Doors open at 4. Due to the weather forecast, the carnival games will be moved to the gym.
The silent auction will take place in the cafeteria. The cafeteria will also be open for everyone to eat in.
We are still looking for donations of 2 liter sodas for the ring toss game and cakes, homemade or store bought, for the cakewalk.
8th grade recognition and the homecoming ceremony will begin around 6PM, and the student versus staff basketball game will follow. The cost is $5 to attend the ceremonies and game.
We look forward to seeing everyone!
Homecoming week and Spring Festival next week! Check out the flyer!
Update: The auction begins online on the PTSA Facebook page Monday. The Spring Festival is Friday, March 27th from 4-6 PM.
The 8th grade recognition will begin around 6 and homecoming ceremony will be right after.
Good evening, Polar Bear Families!
PTSA would like to announce that the Little Caesars Pizza Kits will be delivered tomorrow morning.
Thank you!
Good evening Polar Bear Families! This is Mr. Sexton checking in from Polar Bear headquarters with your news and notes from Memorial Elementary School!
Lots of announcements today so we will jump right in!
8th Grade students and parents. There will be a rising freshman student/parent night at HCHS on Monday, March 16th from 5:30 to 7 PM.
We have a huge event coming up towards the end of March, but we want you to mark your calendars Homecoming Week is one week away! It’ll be a week of fun and polar bear pride and we invite everyone to enjoy. First we will have dress up days each day.
Monday, March 23rd: Monday mix-up: Students dress like teachers, teachers dress like students
Tuesday, March 24th: Tuesday Color Wars: Each Grade wear a different color
Wednesday, March 25th: Decades Day: Dress from a different decade
Thursday, March 26th: Memorial Spirit Day: Wear Memorial gear
Friday, March 27th: Polar Bears on the Red Carpet: Dress your Sunday best!
As part of Homecoming week, Friday, March 27th, there will be a pep rally that afternoon where we will crown student and teachers of the month along with fun games and a parade to highlight our polar bear pride and homecoming candidates.
That night, from 4 to 6 PM, we will have food trucks, carnival games, and a silent auction before our homecoming ceremony and 8th grade recognition. To cap off the night, we will have our student vs. staff game. The cost will be $5 to attend the ceremonies and student vs. staff game.
The book fair is back! The Memorial Book Fair will start tomorrow Monday, March 16th and run through next Monday, March 23rd. Morning hours are from 7:25 to 8:00 AM, while afternoon hours run from 3:15 to 6:00 PM, except for Tuesday, which is from 3:15 to 4:30 PM. Mrs. Waddle is giving away a bookish backpack full of merchandise the last day of fair….anyone purchasing books from 3-6 will be entered for the drawing, good luck! A flyer was sent home last week, so be sure to check that out for more information!
The Reality Store will be here at Memorial, Thursday, March 19th for our 8th grade students.
Friday, March 20th was originally schedule for a staff work day. That day will now be a make up day for snow. School will be in session on Friday, March 20th.
Our 8th Grade students will finish up their pathway tour at HCHS next Tuesday, March 24th.
Looking further down the road. As of now, KSA testing will take place Monday, May 4th through Friday, May 8th. Be sure to mark your calendars and plan accordingly for that. If at all possible, try to make appointments for the afternoon that week. Thank you!
Each week we want to highlight one of our star educators here at Memorial! This week, we highlight Mrs. Lori Sexton! Mrs. Lori is our Gifted and Talented Service Teacher and has been in the Hart County School District for 14 years. She is a proud graduate of HCHS and Western Kentucky University. When she’s not in the classroom, you’ll find her at the soccer field or dance studio supporting her kids. Mrs. Lori loves reading, online shopping, and planning her next Disney vacation. Her favorite quote is from Dolly Parton and it says, “Leave something good in every day!” We are thankful to have Mrs. Lori Sexton with us here at Memorial!
That’s all the news and announcements we have for this week! This is Mr. Sexton, signing off!
Lots of announcements today so we will jump right in!
8th Grade students and parents. There will be a rising freshman student/parent night at HCHS on Monday, March 16th from 5:30 to 7 PM.
We have a huge event coming up towards the end of March, but we want you to mark your calendars Homecoming Week is one week away! It’ll be a week of fun and polar bear pride and we invite everyone to enjoy. First we will have dress up days each day.
Monday, March 23rd: Monday mix-up: Students dress like teachers, teachers dress like students
Tuesday, March 24th: Tuesday Color Wars: Each Grade wear a different color
Wednesday, March 25th: Decades Day: Dress from a different decade
Thursday, March 26th: Memorial Spirit Day: Wear Memorial gear
Friday, March 27th: Polar Bears on the Red Carpet: Dress your Sunday best!
As part of Homecoming week, Friday, March 27th, there will be a pep rally that afternoon where we will crown student and teachers of the month along with fun games and a parade to highlight our polar bear pride and homecoming candidates.
That night, from 4 to 6 PM, we will have food trucks, carnival games, and a silent auction before our homecoming ceremony and 8th grade recognition. To cap off the night, we will have our student vs. staff game. The cost will be $5 to attend the ceremonies and student vs. staff game.
The book fair is back! The Memorial Book Fair will start tomorrow Monday, March 16th and run through next Monday, March 23rd. Morning hours are from 7:25 to 8:00 AM, while afternoon hours run from 3:15 to 6:00 PM, except for Tuesday, which is from 3:15 to 4:30 PM. Mrs. Waddle is giving away a bookish backpack full of merchandise the last day of fair….anyone purchasing books from 3-6 will be entered for the drawing, good luck! A flyer was sent home last week, so be sure to check that out for more information!
The Reality Store will be here at Memorial, Thursday, March 19th for our 8th grade students.
Friday, March 20th was originally schedule for a staff work day. That day will now be a make up day for snow. School will be in session on Friday, March 20th.
Our 8th Grade students will finish up their pathway tour at HCHS next Tuesday, March 24th.
Looking further down the road. As of now, KSA testing will take place Monday, May 4th through Friday, May 8th. Be sure to mark your calendars and plan accordingly for that. If at all possible, try to make appointments for the afternoon that week. Thank you!
Each week we want to highlight one of our star educators here at Memorial! This week, we highlight Mrs. Lori Sexton! Mrs. Lori is our Gifted and Talented Service Teacher and has been in the Hart County School District for 14 years. She is a proud graduate of HCHS and Western Kentucky University. When she’s not in the classroom, you’ll find her at the soccer field or dance studio supporting her kids. Mrs. Lori loves reading, online shopping, and planning her next Disney vacation. Her favorite quote is from Dolly Parton and it says, “Leave something good in every day!” We are thankful to have Mrs. Lori Sexton with us here at Memorial!
That’s all the news and announcements we have for this week! This is Mr. Sexton, signing off!