LaRue Schools Receive PBIS Recognition
Three LaRue County schools have earned statewide recognition for their work to create positive, predictable and supportive learning environments for students.
Hodgenville Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and LaRue County Middle School successfully completed Kentucky’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Fidelity Recognition process for the 2025-26 school year.
The honors were presented at the Cognia Continuous Learning Summit in Lexington.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, commonly known as PBIS, is an evidence-based framework designed to improve school climate and culture while supporting students’ social, emotional and academic success. Schools use the framework to teach and reinforce clear behavioral expectations, recognize positive choices and respond consistently when students need additional support.
The recognition indicates that each school is implementing PBIS with fidelity, meaning its practices align with standards established for the statewide program. Schools may apply for Bronze, Silver or Gold status based on their level of implementation.
The Kentucky Department of Education reported that 245 schools applied for recognition this year. In announcing the awards, state officials praised the recipients for their commitment to student well-being and for the work of school PBIS teams, staff members, students, families, district leaders and community partners.
“Hodgenville Elementary School has earned a Gold recognition status for the 2025-2026 school year,” Kentucky Commissioner of Education Dr. Robbie Fletcher wrote in the school’s notification letter. He congratulated the school for its “outstanding efforts to improve climate and culture through the implementation of PBIS.”
Recognized schools will receive a banner and a sticker displaying their achievement, as well as a digital emblem that may be shared on school websites and other digital platforms. The schools also will be eligible to seek additional recognition in future years as they continue building and sustaining their PBIS programs.
The three local awards highlight a districtwide commitment to helping students succeed in classrooms and throughout their school communities. By establishing common expectations and dependable systems of support, the schools are working to ensure that students know what is expected, feel encouraged in meeting those expectations and have access to help when challenges arise.
The recognition celebrates not only a statewide distinction, but also the daily effort required to build welcoming schools where students and staff can thrive.
