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Students and faculty were first told to exit the building, so they were located behind the cafeteria, in the parking lot, and around the outside of the building. Around 20 minutes later, everyone was directed to gather at the football field.
Bomb Threat Evacuates Four High Schools
Four of the six boys bathrooms at PLD have been closed after more than a week of daily acts of destruction and theft.
Devious Licks Cause Schoolwide Destruction
Students throughout the state have been back and forth with the debate about wearing masks in school; while other counties around the state have taken away a mask mandate, Fayette county continues to enforce it for the safety of our students and staff.
Will the Mask Mandate Stand?
People gather at a Nov. 1 rally held at the state capital in Frankfort.
Kentucky Supreme Court Decision Brings a Blow to Statewide School Mask Mandate
Stuff the Ambulance Toy Drive
“Stuff the Ambulance” Toy Drive
Each year, November 11 marks Veterans Day.
Veteran’s Day
Governor Beshear Declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Governor Beshear Declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
This years homecoming is a little different due to COVID regulations and contact tracing.
What to Expect at the Homecoming Dance
Taylor or Jake?
Taylor or Jake?
Quise on the Street: Thanksgiving
Quise on the Street: Thanksgiving
Mrs. Preptit created a welcoming sign for students, and said that she hopes to see artists thrive as we return to in-person school.
Funky Footprint Art Lines Halls
Simple games like Snake and Pac-Man are available on Chromebooks for students, but some students play the games at inappropriate times.
Chromebook Games OK…Sometimes
Black cats have long been abused due to superstitions surrounding them.
The Vulnerability of Black Cats
Fayette County Public Schools renews contract with Social Sentinel to monitor the social media sites of students.
Protection Over Privacy?
Pressured to Get into the Right College
Pressured to Get into the ‘Right’ College
I Miss My International Family
I Miss My International Family
WPLD Dec. 1 Broadcast
WPLD Dec. 1 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 17 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 17 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 10 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 10 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 3 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 3 Broadcast
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

Lamplighter Media Productions
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

Lamplighter Media Productions

Governor Beshear Declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Logan Justice, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2021

Episode 2: Logan Justice

Madelyn Justice, Chief Copyeditor
May 27, 2021

Episode 1: Madelyn Justice

Logan Justice, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2021
FCPS Board members and others discussed the superintendent search in a special meeting on Feb. 8.

FCPS Seeks New Superintendent

Logan Justice, Public Relations Manager
February 11, 2021

Conversations with My Teacher

Logan Justice, Public Relations Manager
December 15, 2020
An overwhelming majority of the counties in Kentucky are red. With a little holiday spirit they could turn green.

Season’s Greetings from the Sinecure

Logan Justice, Public Relations Manager
December 8, 2020
Graphic by Logan Justice representing key issues in education that Kentucky faces.

Student Added to KY Board of Education

Logan Justice, Public Relations Manager
October 13, 2020
The lengthy virtual Board of Education meeting left members frustrated and confused due to a lack of planning.

Board, Stakeholders Still Searching for Answers

Logan Justice, Social Media Manager
October 7, 2020
FCPS Board of Education discussion with UK and Fayette County Health Department officials.

Searching for Guidance

Logan Justice, Public Relations Manager
September 27, 2020
Many links for students and families can be found on the PLD website.

It Just Won’t Be The Same

Logan Justice, Staff Reporter
August 8, 2020
Cloth face coverings will be required for all students above the first grade.

Wearing a Mask Gets Us Back to School

Logan Justice
July 21, 2020
Comparing Kentucky’s Largest Districts’ COVID-19 Responses

Comparing Kentucky’s Largest Districts’ COVID-19 Responses

Logan Justice and Ysa Leon
April 25, 2020
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