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Portrait of a Learner
Letcher County Public Schools developed our Portrait of a Learner through a collaborative process that included input from educators, families, students, and community members. It reflects a shared vision for preparing our students with the skills and dispositions they need to succeed while staying connected to the values of our community. This Portrait guides our work in creating vibrant, meaningful learning experiences that are relevant, engaging, and rooted in real-world opportunities for our students.
Portrait of a Learner
Our Portrait has four components: Lifelong Learner, Compassionate Citizen, Proficient Problem-Solver, and Skilled Communicator
Lifelong Learner
A lifelong learner seeks growth, shows resilience, manages goals, works independently, and adapts to change through innovation and technology.
Compassionate Citizen
A compassionate citizen demonstrates empathy, shows respect for others, serves the community, acts with integrity, and advocates for all.
Proficient Problem-Solver
A proficient problem-solver evaluates information, thinks critically, considers multiple perspectives, demonstrates creativity, and solves real-world
Skilled Communicator
A skilled communicator shares ideas effectively, listens actively, collaborates with others, and uses digital tools responsibly with respect and profe
LCPS Innovation Fair Showcases Student Learning in Action
Letcher County Public Schools’ first annual Innovation Fair brought student learning to life at Letcher County Central High School, featuring more than 25 student groups from across the district. From robotics and coding to engineering, media production, and community projects, students demonstrated creativity, problem-solving, and real-world skills. Highlights included the JROTC Drone Club’s interactive demonstrations and a student-built Tiny House from the Area Technology Center. Open to students in grades 3–12 and the community, the event celebrated LCPS’s Portrait of a Learner and showcased students as innovative thinkers, skilled communicators, and engaged citizens.
