We are hiring a preschool teacher and two preschool paraeducators! Come join us at Collins! If you have questions please call the office at 859-282-2350.
Join us for Back to School Night on August 17th! Remember the only school supplies you need this year is a backpack and headphones.
*Meet your teacher!
*Get your bus number and schedule!
*Bring updated vaccination records!
*Finish registration with needed documents!
*Learn about community resources!
* If your last name begins with A-M please come between 5:00 and 6:00. If your last name begins with N-Z please come between 6:00 and 7:00.
We can't wait to see you!
*Meet your teacher!
*Get your bus number and schedule!
*Bring updated vaccination records!
*Finish registration with needed documents!
*Learn about community resources!
* If your last name begins with A-M please come between 5:00 and 6:00. If your last name begins with N-Z please come between 6:00 and 7:00.
We can't wait to see you!
Dear Collins Elementary Parents and Guardians,
As a Title I school, Collins Elementary is committed to building strong partnerships between home and school to support the success of every student. One important way we strengthen this partnership is through our Parent-School Learning Compact.
The Parent-School Learning Compact outlines the shared commitments of our students, parents/guardians, teachers, principal, and Family Resource Coordinator. It serves as a guide for how we can work together to support student learning, growth, and achievement throughout the school year.
As we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, we are seeking input from our families to ensure the compact reflects the needs and priorities of our school community. We value your feedback and encourage you to review the compact and share your thoughts, suggestions, or recommendations.
Please use the link below to review the compact and provide feedback:
https://forms.gle/6LTY2RJPFE3mYX6D6
Your feedback will help us strengthen our home-school partnership and ensure that our compact continues to support student success.
Thank you for your time, input, and continued support of Collins Elementary. We appreciate the important role you play in your child's education and look forward to working together during the 2026-2027 school year.
Sincerely,
Deshae Barnhorst
Principal
Collins Elementary School
As a Title I school, Collins Elementary is committed to building strong partnerships between home and school to support the success of every student. One important way we strengthen this partnership is through our Parent-School Learning Compact.
The Parent-School Learning Compact outlines the shared commitments of our students, parents/guardians, teachers, principal, and Family Resource Coordinator. It serves as a guide for how we can work together to support student learning, growth, and achievement throughout the school year.
As we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, we are seeking input from our families to ensure the compact reflects the needs and priorities of our school community. We value your feedback and encourage you to review the compact and share your thoughts, suggestions, or recommendations.
Please use the link below to review the compact and provide feedback:
https://forms.gle/6LTY2RJPFE3mYX6D6
Your feedback will help us strengthen our home-school partnership and ensure that our compact continues to support student success.
Thank you for your time, input, and continued support of Collins Elementary. We appreciate the important role you play in your child's education and look forward to working together during the 2026-2027 school year.
Sincerely,
Deshae Barnhorst
Principal
Collins Elementary School
Boone County Schools
Partnering with SUN Programs: USDA's Summer Nutrition Program for Kids, Boone County Schools will offer children free meals at various sites throughout the summer, regardless of enrollment in Boone County Schools.
Steeplechase Elementary: June 8-26, breakfast from 9:00am-9:30am, and lunch from 11:50am-12:30pm.
Ockerman Middle School: July 13-17, breakfast from 8:45am-9:45am, and lunch from 11:45am-12:45pm.
Florence Elementary: June 8-July 15, breakfast from 8:45am-9:45am, and lunch from 12:00pm-12:45pm.
Collins Elementary: June 8-25 and July 6-23, breakfast from 8:30am-9:30am, and lunch from 11:30am-12:15pm.
Thank you for a great year! We will see you at Back to School Night on August 17th!
📓 School supplies are being supplied by Collins next year! All you will need is a backpack and one pair of headphones! 🖍️
Have an amazing summer! ☀️
Don't forget our Wild About Reading event is tonight from 5:00-7:00 at Collins. Join us for food, fun games, raffles, books, and live animals! Even if you didn't RSVP show up for the fun.
Collins and Boone County families — join Boone County FRYSC for our summer reading event, Wild About Reading!
Join us on June 2 from 5:00–7:00 PM at Collins Elementary School and enjoy:
- Reading activities
- Cincinnati Museum Center Insects and Bats Exploration Stations
- Food
- Games and family fun
- Activities for all ages
This event is FREE and open to all Boone County families.
Come enjoy a fun evening, discover new books, and make great memories with your family.
To sign up, please complete the Google Form linked below or scan the QR code on the flyer sent home with your student.
https://forms.gle/DZduQyppPBGF6p8G6
Summer hours for Boone County Schools are below. Have a great summer!
Collins and Boone County families — join Boone County FRYSC for our summer reading event, Wild About Reading!
Join us on June 2 from 5:00–7:00 PM at Collins Elementary School and enjoy:
- Fun stories
- Reading activities
- Food
- Games and family fun
- Activities for all ages
This event is FREE and open to all Boone County families.
Come enjoy a fun evening, discover new books, and make great memories with your family.
To sign up, please complete the Google Form linked below or scan the QR code on the flyer sent home with your student.
Summer Reading RSVP
GO Pantry will be providing summer food boxes to help address increased food needs over Summer Break. To reserve your boxes for your family please complete the Google Form linked below or scan the QR code on the flyer. Boxes are available on a first come first serve basis and families must be picked up from Collins Elementary within 10 days of delivery.
GO Pantry Summer Food Boxes
Pizza is ready, the doors are open at the games start at six!
Congratulations to our parent representatives on our School Council for next year. Thank you for your partnership!
Just a reminder we have our Skool Aid Olympics tomorrow! Join us for pizza from 5:30-6:00 then games outside from 6:00-8:00. This is a FREE family fun event to play games together and work towards winning prizes.
We will be sending flyers home with students again today and you can scan the QR code to register. You can also register by completing the Google Form linked below:
Olympics Registration
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is
hosting a listening session specifically for
Boone County parents and caregivers on
youth mental health and wellness, and we
invite you to join us! This session provides an
open and supportive environment to hear
directly from you about the challenges,
concerns, and hopes you have regarding the
mental health and wellness of youth in our
community.
Registration
hosting a listening session specifically for
Boone County parents and caregivers on
youth mental health and wellness, and we
invite you to join us! This session provides an
open and supportive environment to hear
directly from you about the challenges,
concerns, and hopes you have regarding the
mental health and wellness of youth in our
community.
Registration
Flyers are going home today for our Family Olympics on Tuesday May 12th! We will have free dinner from 5:30-6:00, then our Family Olympics from 6:00-8:00. Be sure to join us for fun family games that encourage teamwork, problem solving and physical fitness! Scan the QR code on the flyer sent home to register of click the link below.
Family Olympics Registration
We are still looking for parents to run for our council! Please consider being on our school council!
It’s Time To Elect Our 2026-2027 Council Parent Members Collins Elementary Council 04/13/2026 Dear Collins Elementary Parents: Do you want to be involved in making decisions that impact your child at Collins? Do you want to be a representative for parents when it comes to developing policy, budgets, and meeting student needs at Collins? If so, please consider running to be a parent representative on our School Based Decision Making council! In Kentucky, each school has a School Based Decision Making (SBDM) council composed of the principal, elected teachers, and elected parents. The council is in charge of making many of the most important decisions about how the school operates and supports student achievement. The council is a wonderful chance to learn about our school, work closely with teachers, and help make our school even more successful than it is now. Parents and principal elect the two parent members of the council who will receive training and serve from 07/01/25 to 06/30/27. These meetings are held one evening a month at the school with dates being voted on by the new council members during the first meeting in July. If you are interested please complete the nomination form and return to the office by 4:00 PM on 05/01/26. If you know someone who would be a good candidate, please encourage that person to run. Nomination forms will come home tomorrow! The election will be held on 05/05/26 from 8:30-4:00 in the front office. If you will have a child enrolled in our school next year, you are eligible to vote in this election. This includes parents, stepparents, and foster parents. Legal guardians are also eligible to vote if the child lives in their home. I urge every parent to participate in this important decision about the future of our children’s school. Results will be announced on the school website and/or social media on 05/06/26. Thank you for your interest in our school, and please let me know if you have questions. Sincerely, Deshae Barnhorst Deshae Barnhorst Principal, Collins Elementary deshae.barnhorst@boone.kyschools.us
See the flyer attached for information about the Collins PTO Community Yard Sale! You can sell your unwanted items right here in the school parking lot! Reserved parking spots are 2 for $20 and tables are $5 each! The reservation paper and all information is coming home today!
Unlocking Potential in Boone County Schools!
We’re excited to share an important update about Advanced Coursework & Accelerated Learning for students in grades 4–12 beginning in the 2026–2027 school year!
Boone County Schools is committed to challenging and supporting every learner by expanding access to rigorous, engaging academic opportunities that help students grow, think critically, and prepare for future success.
✨ What does this mean for students?
• Deeper learning in core subjects like Math, ELA, Science, & Social Studies
• Opportunities to build strong study habits and problem-solving skills
• A pathway toward Honors, AP, and Dual Credit courses
• Increased college & career readiness
📚 What’s new?
Students identified for advanced learning (including those with a Gifted Student Service Plan) will be automatically enrolled in advanced coursework, helping ensure equitable access for all learners ready for a challenge.
💡 Families will always have the option to choose what’s best for their child, including opting out if needed.
📩 Questions?
Contact your school’s Gifted & Talented (GT) Lead:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16Y3CoGjzsFTupgBIL3QnsvlOeJPJof7WInSnkOiushk/edit?usp=sharing
🔗 Learn more:
District Plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fh3sSp8d1LKqxmOr31Cfk65ijkfXgG6L98PnbJxWeQU/edit?usp=sharing
Full Overview Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kMgCbxoPMruxpeJpCfALvUTb2O07eqI-4Q_3bhjUlzw/edit?usp=sharing
#BooneCountySchools #StudentSuccess #AdvancedLearning #FutureReady
It’s Time To Elect Our 2026-2027 Council Parent Members
Collins Elementary Council
04/13/2026
Dear Collins Elementary Parents:
Do you want to be involved in making decisions that impact your child at Collins? Do you want to be a representative for parents when it comes to developing policy, budgets, and meeting student needs at Collins? If so, please consider running to be a parent representative on our School Based Decision Making council!
In Kentucky, each school has a School Based Decision Making (SBDM) council composed of the principal, elected teachers, and elected parents. The council is in charge of making many of the most important decisions about how the school operates and supports student achievement. The council is a wonderful chance to learn about our school, work closely with teachers, and help make our school even more successful than it is now.
Parents and principal elect the two parent members of the council who will receive training and serve from 07/01/25 to 06/30/27. These meetings are held one evening a month at the school with dates being voted on by the new council members during the first meeting in July.
If you are interested please complete the nomination form and return to the office by 4:00 PM on 05/01/26. If you know someone who would be a good candidate, please encourage that person to run. Nomination forms will come home tomorrow!
The election will be held on 05/05/26 from 8:30-4:00 in the front office. If you will have a child enrolled in our school next year, you are eligible to vote in this election. This includes parents, stepparents, and foster parents. Legal guardians are also eligible to vote if the child lives in their home. I urge every parent to participate in this important decision about the future of our children’s school.
Results will be announced on the school website and/or social media on 05/06/26.
Thank you for your interest in our school, and please let me know if you have questions.
Sincerely,
Deshae Barnhorst
Deshae Barnhorst
Principal, Collins Elementary
deshae.barnhorst@boone.kyschools.us