𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦.

As part of this program, All Hart County District Schools will offer healthy meals every school day at NO COST to the students due to the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision for school year 2026-2027. Students will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a household application.
For more information, you may call Amber Ard, FSD at 270-524-2631 or e-mail at amber.ard@hart.kyschools.us.
1 day ago, Hart County Schools
2026 Summer Feeding Program
Our Family Resource Coordinator, Laurie Myers, is providing pizza for our students tomorrow! 🍕Thank you, Ms. Laurie!
6 days ago, Joey Sexton
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!
7 days ago, Joey Sexton
Spring Formal
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!
8 days ago, Joey Sexton
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!

15 days ago, Joey Sexton
Join Autism Acceptance Week in Hart County Schools, sponsored by Hart of Autism! See flyer for dress up days this week.
about 1 month ago, Joey Sexton
Autism Acceptance 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.

about 2 months ago, Joey Sexton
Frozen Flamingo Fundraiser
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!
2 months ago, Joey Sexton
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.
2 months ago, Joey Sexton
Spring Festival
Good evening, Polar Bear Families! PTSA would like to announce that the Little Caesars Pizza Kits will be delivered tomorrow morning. Thank you!
2 months ago, Joey Sexton
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!
2 months ago, Joey Sexton
Come out and help our FRYSC!
3 months ago, Joey Sexton
Community Baby Shower
Good afternoon, Polar Bear families!

There will be no ESS tomorrow after school.

We also want to congratulate our Elementary Beta Winners!

Congratulations to Leighton Carroll for placing 3rd in On site painting.
Congratulations to Madden Reynolds for placing 5th in color photography.
Congratulations to Ava Sylvester for placing 3rd in pottery.
Congratulations to Paisley Gregg for receiving a Golden Ticket to Nationals for dance.

All of those students have qualified for the National Beta Convention this summer in Nashville. Great job!
3 months ago, Joey Sexton
Ava Sylvester: 3rd place Pottery
Madden Reynolds: 5th Place Color Photography
Leighton Carroll: 3rd Place On Site Painting
Golden Ticket Dance Winner
Good evening, Polar Bear Families!

Our Beta Club would like to thank everyone for purchasing our candy grams for Valentine's Day. We are now sold out!

This is also a reminder that the Boots and Bows Dance will be coming up next Friday, February 20th. Please have all forms turned in by February 16th.

8th Grade families. Tomorrow is the snack time with your Valentine event for our 8th graders. 8th grade parents are welcome and encouraged to attend to share cupcakes and drinks with their 8th grade student. This event will begin at 8:15 AM and take place in the cafeteria.

Thank you and have a great evening!
3 months ago, Joey Sexton
Surprise your valentine for just $6 with a sweet plushy and jumbo lollipop! Beta Candy Grams are on sale from Monday-Thursday this week. See the flyer for the details. It's a great way to make your valentine's day extra sweet when it arrives at their classroom door on Friday. Order forms will be going home with your child tomorrow, but don't delay- supplies are limited!
4 months ago, Bethann Neville
Beta Candy Gram
Boots and Bows Flyer
4 months ago, Joey Sexton
Boots and Bows flyer
Families,
This is just a reminder that Beta is hosting a Boots and Bows: Mother/son and Father/Daughter dance for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade, on Friday Feb 6th here at Memorial in the gym from 6-8 pm. Forms went home last week and we ask that they be turned in by January 30th. The price is $20 for each parent-child couple with additional students being $5. The dress is Sunday best. You can wear your boots, cowboy hats and bows as well. If you need any additional information just call the school and ask for Mrs. Shields in the office. Thanks!
4 months ago, Joey Sexton
Good evening, Polar Bear families! Be sure to come meet Santa at the Hardyville Community Center and Fire Department on Wednesday, December 24th from 1 to 3 PM. Santa has gifts for all ages and everyone is welcome! We hope that everyone has a wonderful Christmas and healthy and happy New Year! We look forward to seeing all of our students on Tuesday, January 6th!
5 months ago, Joey Sexton
Meet Santa!
We want to thank Ms. Valone and Ms. Little for all of their hard work on the sets and music for the Christmas Program! We are so proud and thankful to have these ladies with us here at Memorial!
5 months ago, Joey Sexton
Ms. Little and Ms. V
Good evening, Polar Bear families!

Don't forget, tomorrow is Ugly Christmas Sweater day!

Also, tomorrow is our PTSA night and our annual Christmas Program. Doors open at 3:30 PM. There will be food trucks, a coffee truck, a cakewalk, Christmas Singo, a concession stand with popcorn, nachos, and drinks, and a silent auction with gift baskets and classroom items to bid on.

Students will need to be in their homeroom classrooms at 6 PM.

Please join us for a night of Christmas fun and help support our PTSA and students! Thank you and have a very Merry Christmas!
5 months ago, Joey Sexton