The Nelson County Schools is taking another step to evaluate how to better prepare students for success in the 21st century.

In the coming weeks, NCS leaders will begin working closely with community members to develop a larger vision for career programming that would potentially lead to a transition of the Bloomfield Middle School campus. Diesel Technology and Heavy Equipment Operations are two high demand career programs that will be on the table for potential expansion of the UP Center into Bloomfield.
 

Exploratory Stages with Community
Superintendent Wes Bradley shared, “Forming this group is a part of an exploratory stage with community partners in Northeast Nelson to ensure long-term growth of the Bloomfield campus. We have the right people in Nelson County to create a powerful place that will be a win-win for students, community, and employers.”
 

Potential Expansion of Career Programming
The Nelson County Schools has continued to lead the region in career and technical education expansion. NCS recently received a $10,000,000 state grant to provide major upgrades and modernize the Area Technology Center. The district is preparing to break ground in early 2024 on the UP Center in Bardstown. Any plans for a potential Bloomfield Center are in the introductory phase.
 

Middle School Equity a Continued Focus
The NCS Board is focused on increasing learning opportunities for all middle school students in the district. The potential transition of Bloomfield Middle School has been a part of that dialogue. Bradley added, “The Bloomfield Middle School staff, along with Old Kentucky Home, New Haven, and Boston staff members work tirelessly to provide more for our middle school students. We are grateful our school teams continue to embrace the big questions of long-term growth and change.”
 

No Official Timeline Established 
No formal timeline has been created by the NCS Board on any decisions at this time. Further board discussion will continue in the months to follow. Learn more at NCSLPC.com.