Grandparents Day Celebrated Across LaRue County Schools

“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Few traditions capture that idea more fully than Grandparents Day, when multiple generations gather to celebrate the ties that make our community strong. Over the past three weeks, LaRue County Schools have done just that, welcoming grandparents into the buildings of younger grades for a series of Grandparents Day celebrations across Preschool On College Street, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Hodgenville Elementary School, and LaRue County Middle School. The celebrations wrapped up this past week, marking another year of connection across the generations.

For some children, Grandparents Day meant proudly showing off their school to several grandparents. For others, it was time spent with just one beloved family member. Many welcomed grandparent-like figures—mentors, neighbors, or friends who have stepped into that role in their lives. No matter the form, each visit reminded students they are part of a bigger story carried forward by those who came before them.

At Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Principal Tina Nesbitt reflected on the value of the tradition. 

“Grandparents Day is always one of the most meaningful events of our year,” said Nesbitt. “When grandparents are able to step into our school and share in their grandchild’s world, it strengthens that bond in a powerful way. Students feel seen, supported, and deeply connected—not only to their family but to their school community as well. That sense of belonging is so important for their overall well-being, and we see the positive impact carry over long after the celebration.”

At its core, Grandparents Day is about more than a single event—it’s a reminder of how generations are linked. Each year, these celebrations highlight the truth that communities grow stronger when wisdom, encouragement, and love are passed from one generation to the next.