
📢 Caverna Families!
MAP testing starts September 22nd for grades K–9, and 10th–12th graders will take the CERT test.
📝 MAP helps students prepare for the KSA, and CERT gets them ready for the SAT (replacing the ACT in Kentucky).
Parents—help your student with good sleep, a healthy breakfast, and being on time.
Students—stay focused and give your best effort.
Every score matters, and every bit of growth counts! 💪💜
📅 Specific testing schedules for each school are available from your school principals.
MAP testing starts September 22nd for grades K–9, and 10th–12th graders will take the CERT test.
📝 MAP helps students prepare for the KSA, and CERT gets them ready for the SAT (replacing the ACT in Kentucky).
Parents—help your student with good sleep, a healthy breakfast, and being on time.
Students—stay focused and give your best effort.
Every score matters, and every bit of growth counts! 💪💜
📅 Specific testing schedules for each school are available from your school principals.


Join us for the 75th Reunion on October 24th & 25th.
📍 Find your class decade tent when you arrive.
🕓 Schedule of Events
➡️ 4:00 PM – Sign In
➡️ 4:30 PM – Tour of Caverna High School
➡️ 5:00–8:00 PM – Food Trucks & Concessions
➡️ Halftime – Candlelight Ceremony honoring 75 years of alumni ✨🕯️
💜 Bring a chair, cheer on the Colonels, and reconnect with old friends. Let’s make this milestone reunion one to remember!
#CavernaColonels #CavernaTurns75 #OnceAColonelAlwaysAColonel


🎃📚 Get ready for Caverna Elem. School's 2nd Annual Storybook Pumpkin Decorating Contest! 📚🎃
Here’s how to join the fun:
✨ Pick your favorite book or character.
✨ Decorate a pumpkin (no carving please!).
✨ Fill out the digital entry form here: https://forms.gle/Pq7xHwLHFzV5xNmx8
✨ Bring your pumpkin to school by October 15.
🏆 Prizes will be given to students with the top votes!
We can’t wait to see your creative, book-inspired pumpkins! 💜📖
Here’s how to join the fun:
✨ Pick your favorite book or character.
✨ Decorate a pumpkin (no carving please!).
✨ Fill out the digital entry form here: https://forms.gle/Pq7xHwLHFzV5xNmx8
✨ Bring your pumpkin to school by October 15.
🏆 Prizes will be given to students with the top votes!
We can’t wait to see your creative, book-inspired pumpkins! 💜📖


📢 Caverna Families!
The Caverna Family Resource & Youth Services Center is hosting a parent workshop on September 30th from 8:30am-9:30am and 12:30pm-1:30pm; as well as on October 2nd from 3:30pm-4:30pm.
These workshops will feature topics including Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Attendance, Early Learning and Parental Involvement.
**To register for Christmas Assistance through the FRYSC office, parents/guardians will be required to attend one of these sessions-sorry, no late applications will be accepted this year**
For more information and to sign-up you can call the FRYSC office at (270) 773-3229
The Caverna Family Resource & Youth Services Center is hosting a parent workshop on September 30th from 8:30am-9:30am and 12:30pm-1:30pm; as well as on October 2nd from 3:30pm-4:30pm.
These workshops will feature topics including Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Attendance, Early Learning and Parental Involvement.
**To register for Christmas Assistance through the FRYSC office, parents/guardians will be required to attend one of these sessions-sorry, no late applications will be accepted this year**
For more information and to sign-up you can call the FRYSC office at (270) 773-3229


Caverna Preschool Families, please join us for a special Family Fun Night TOMORROW, September 30th. We will be hosting an event in Horse Cave and Cave City. If your have any questions, please contact your child's teacher. We look forward to seeing you!


👏 Huge shoutout to our Director of Exceptional Children, Mrs. April Bowersox McClaran! Not only did she present at KAPS 2025, but she also serves on the Board of Directors. 🌟
Her session highlighted how the Pyramid Model and TPOT can strengthen preschool classrooms and support our youngest learners socially, emotionally, and behaviorally.
We’re so proud of her leadership and the incredible impact she’s making for children and families across Kentucky. 💜




📚✨ At Caverna Elementary, we’re fueling young minds through Accelerated Reading! We are asking our Elementary parent to commit to reading 20 minutes nightly with their child. Every book read takes our Colonels one step closer to success! 🚌⚡️ #ColonelPRIDE #EnergyBus #ReadersAreLeaders


CHS homecoming is next Friday! To show our support and our colonel pride CES will have spirit days next week. #GoBigC


Save the Date for our CHS Football Homecoming Game.


Check out information about a preschool screening opportunity.


Caverna Preschool Families, please join us for a special Family Fun Night on Tuesday, September 30th. We will be hosting an event in Horse Cave and Cave City. If your have any questions, please contact your child's teacher. We look forward to seeing you!


Community Pep Rally Sept. 24 Main St Cave City at 5:30.


📚✨ The Academic Team season is starting at CES! Interest meeting Thursday at 4:00. Contact Mr. Woolen for more information.


🚀💻 Exciting news—STLP is kicking off at Caverna Elementary!


The Morning Glaze Forms for Caverna Elementary's PTO fundraiser are due tomorrow, September 11.


Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the Ribbon Cutting of the newly remodeled Terry Bunnell Tennis Courts at Caverna Independent Schools! A special shout-out to our amazing Caverna alumni—your continued support reminds us how strong the Colonel spirit truly is. 💜 Investing in our facilities is about more than upgrades; it’s about supporting our students, strengthening our district, and building opportunities for the future. We look forward to many more years of student success and community pride. The future is bright at Caverna!




The anticipation is building… 👀
This afternoon, we will officially unveil the name behind our new tennis courts at Caverna High School!
We invite you to join us for the Tennis Court Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and be part of this special moment of recognition.
📅 Today
📍 Caverna High School
⏰ 1:30 PM
We look forward to celebrating with you!


📚✨ The Book Fair is coming to CES September 15–19! ✨📚
Students will get the chance to shop during school hours, but don’t forget—we’ll also be open after school on Thursday, September 18 during our Family Literacy Night.
Bring the whole family, browse the fair together, and find the perfect books to take home! 💜
Students will get the chance to shop during school hours, but don’t forget—we’ll also be open after school on Thursday, September 18 during our Family Literacy Night.
Bring the whole family, browse the fair together, and find the perfect books to take home! 💜


Caverna Elementary's beginning band students received their instruments today. The faces display their joy and excitement.








The Caverna Family Resource and Youth Services Center will be hosting a drive-thru food pantry distribution on Friday, September 12th from 9:00am-11:00am at Caverna Middle/ High School. If you have any questions contact the FRYSC Office at (270) 773-4149.
