Whitehouse and Page Share Interim Principal Position at NECC
(Shelbyville, KY) Northside Early Childhood Center recently experienced an enormous loss when Ms. Emily Swindler, Principal of NECC, passed away unexpectedly. Her leadership and vision for Northside were inspirational. Ms. Swindler was actively involved in Shelby County. She was seen at the Shelby County Fair and other festivals sharing the good work and resources that Northside Early Childhood Center provides to the community. Moreover, her legacy of bringing the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to the schools will impact the lives of our students and families for years to come.
Finding someone to step into the principal position at NECC was no small task. The job is currently shared by two retired SCPS leaders, Kerry Whitehouse and Nancy Page.
Mr. Whitehouse began teaching in Shelby County in 1988 - 1998 as a Health and Physical Education teacher at Shelby West Middle School. In 1998, he stepped into the role of principal at WMS. By 2002, Mr. Whitehouse had become Assistant Superintendent of Operations and Facilities for the district, helping build and maintain facilities in SCPS for sixteen years and beyond as a part-time project manager from 2020 to the present. Mr. Whitehouse has served as an interim assistant principal at Clear Creek, Heritage, Shelby County High School, and Marnel C. Moorman School. His experience and kind heart are at work at NECC. Kerry said, “Northside Early Childhood Center has one of the most dedicated staff I have worked with in 35 years. The work this staff does daily is remarkable.”
Sharing the principal position with Mr. Whitehouse is Mrs. Nancy Page. Mrs. Page has worked for the district for twenty-eight years as a teacher, assistant principal, and district coordinator.
“The staff and students at Northside have always held a special place in my heart. The staff is dedicated to the growth and well-being of every child who walks in the door. It is a blessing and honor to work with all of them.”
Dr. Josh Matthews, Superintendent of Shelby County Public Schools, said, “We are both fortunate and enthusiastic to welcome Mr. Whitehouse and Mrs. Page as interim principals at Northside Elementary.” Their extensive experience and depth of knowledge are tremendous assets to the school community. As principal, Ms. Emily Swindler established on of the premier preschool programs in the state of Kentucky, and I am confident that Mr. Whitehouse, Mrs. Page, and the dedicated staff at Northside will work collaboratively to honor and build upon her remarkable legacy.e
SCPS welcomes students back tomorrow, January 13th, after last week's weather. We appreciate patience with buses potentially running behind schedule. Also, we are coordinating with parents regarding some common bus meeting locations due to turnaround spots being blocked.
We will assess road conditions again in the morning and keep you informed. See you tomorrow!
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Dr. Matthews, Superintendent of Shelby County Schools, plans to make an announcement tonight regarding school for Monday, January 13th. He and the transportation team are driving roads and considering tomorrow's weather-related and transportation issues. Please stand by.
Shelby County Public Schools will be CLOSED on Friday, January 10th. It will be a traditional snow day, not an NTI Day.
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Thursday, January 9th, will be an NTI Day for Shelby County Public Schools. We will be in contact tomorrow about Friday the 10th. Click below for a video update from Dr. Matthews with more details.
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Tomorrow, January 8th, will still be a Non-Traditional Instruction Day. Stay warm out there!
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Dr. Matthews' Weekly Leadership Connection: Keep in touch with faculty during bad weather with ROOMS! https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-48932
Shelby County Public Schools will have Non-Traditional Instruction Days (NTI) on Tuesday, January 7th, and Wednesday, January 8th. All activities are cancelled for Tuesday, as well. Click on the link for a video from Dr. Josh Matthews, Superintendent.
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All extracurricular and co-curricular activities are canceled for tomorrow, January 6, 2025.
Shelby County Public Schools will be CLOSED on Monday, January 6th. Click on the link to see a video from Dr. Joshua Matthews, superintendent https://youtu.be/OJXcM4HQ0bU
CPS Families:
Please make sure that you have child care ready if school is canceled due to bad weather.
Check to make sure you are connected to ROOMS. This will be the way teachers communicate if there is an Non-Traditional Instruction Day.
Ensure that your child’s devices are ready, and that they have access to the necessary materials or online platforms to continue their learning from home, if needed.
Please reach out to your teacher if you have any questions.
Happy New Year!🎆
Happy New Year's Eve!! We can't wait to see you in the New Year! #WeAreShelbyInspired🎆
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We are officially halfway through this school year! Dr. Matthews goes over some awesome achievements from this week, and thanks our entire SCPS family for a great first semester. See you back in the classroom Monday, January 6th!
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Learn what winter activities have been happening in Shelby County, as well as help us honor Mr. Allen Phillips as he retires from 30+ years of service as a board member. Watch now!
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This is a reminder that SCPS is IN SESSION on Friday, December 13th. The SCPS Board of Education amended the school calendar when school was canceled on September 27th due to inclement weather. December 13th is no longer a Defense of Learning Day. We will see you in school on Friday! Please visit our website to find the amended 2024 - 2025 calendar.
https://www.shelby.kyschools.us/page/2024-2025-school-calendar
See pictures of the parade, our exhibitions of learning, & help us celebrate Mr. Allen Phillips, SCPS Board Member who never missed a meeting during his 36 years of service to Shelby County Public Schools. https://scps.edurooms.com/engage/shelby-county-public-schools/newsletters/weekly-leadership-connection-47019
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