Welcome Back for the 2026-2027 School Year
Hello, Erlanger/Elsmere Schools Families!
My name is Matt Engel, and after 27 years working in various roles in this district, I am proud to begin my first year as your Superintendent. We are so excited to welcome our students back for the first day of school on Tuesday, August 25th!
A few reminders:
School doors will open at 7:30 AM for breakfast
Instruction begins each day at 8:00 AM
All of our schools dismiss at 3:00 PM
The first days are always a bit hectic as everyone gets back into the routine of drop-offs and pick-ups, and we all realize there will be increased traffic around town and near our schools. I urge you to be patient, set that alarm clock a little earlier, and use caution around our school lots so we can all keep everyone safe.
Our district adopted a different calendar this year to provide our construction partners a couple of extra weeks to make progress on the large renovation project at Lloyd Memorial High School. This variable calendar is why we have started school so much later than we normally do. Those families with children attending Lloyd Memorial and Tichenor Middle will certainly see the massive changes on that campus, but in truth, all of our schools have gone through a multitude of construction upgrades over the summer. Our staff has been back in our schools full-time since August 13th, and they look forward to welcoming your children back next week.
As I have told all of our staff since I assumed this new role, I have high expectations of them, as I do of myself and our students. It is our shared responsibility–schools and families–to show up each day for our kids; to work hard each day; and to commit to the values of this district which focus on building communities of empowerment, growth and respect. Together, we can change and improve outcomes for all of our children.
Here’s to a fantastic school year…I cannot wait to see all of the great things our students are about to do!
Respectfully,
Matthew D. Engel
Superintendent
Erlanger/Elsmere Independent Schools
EES Families: around 11:30 AM, Duke Energy was able to return power to the Lloyd/TMS/BEC campus. Though power has mostly been returned, we are still experiencing some issues in these schools. Additionally, the power surge has damaged phone lines at ALL of our schools. We have work requests into Alta Fiber, but our schools still cannot receive calls, nor dial out from inside the schools. If you need to make contact with our schools, please use email for the immediate future. The power surge also knocked out the AC at Dietz Auditorium which will force us to move the 7:00 BOE meeting to Tichenor Middle School's library at 7:00 PM
EES FAMILIES: due to a downed tree in power lines near Tichenor Middle School, we do not currently have internet or phones working in any of our schools. Duke Energy has advised they hope to have power restored by midnight 8/13. We hope to be able to receive your calls and emails by 8/14.
Please see the attached parent/guardian checklist of items to address prior to the start of school on August 25, 2026.
Back to School Checklist
Welcome Back to School 2026-2027
It's time to Cram a Cruiser!
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Our friends at the Erlanger Police Department are collecting brand new school supplies for Erlanger-Elsmere Schools so that every student starts the new year with the items they need to succeed!
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Kroger / Edgewood
3073 Dixie Highway
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Basics and classroom essentials needed:
Folders, Notebooks, Binders, Backpacks, Pencils, Pens, Highlighters, Crayons, Markers, Glue, Tissues, Paper Towels, Clorox Wipes, Hand Sanitizer
Grab a few extra supplies on your next store run, or stop by to say hi and drop off your donations! We are so grateful for everyone's support of our community's children! 💛 💙
Have you completed your online registration?
Registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open for all Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District students!
Families can complete the online registration process by visiting the Online Registration page or by clicking the REGISTER button at the bottom of the district homepage.
Not sure which school your child will attend? Use the district's School Boundary Lookup Tool to find your child's assigned school.
If you have questions about the enrollment process, please contact your child's school. Our staff is happy to help.
We look forward to welcoming your family for another great school year!
2026–2027 Online Registration is Now Open!
The 2026–2027 Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District Online Registration is now open!
Families may complete registration by visiting the link below:
Online Registration:
https://www.erlanger.kyschools.us/o/eisd/page/online-registration
You can also access the registration page by clicking REGISTER at the bottom of the district's main website.
Not sure which school your child should attend?
Use the school boundary lookup tool below to determine your child's assigned school:
https://www.erlanger.kyschools.us/o/eisd/page/enrolling-your-child
If you have any questions about enrolling your child, please contact your child's school directly. Our staff is happy to assist you throughout the registration process.
We look forward to welcoming your family for another great school year!
Block party seeking vendors!
Mark your calendars for a community celebration to kick off the 2026-2027 school year! The annual Back-to-School Kickoff Event will take place on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. in front of Lloyd and Tichenor. Families, students, staff, and community members are invited to attend this fun-filled evening featuring school information, activities, community resources, and more.
Community organizations, businesses, and vendors interested in participating are encouraged to reserve a space now. This is a great opportunity to connect with local families and showcase services, programs, and products ahead of the new school year.
Interested vendors can click here to sign up!
We look forward to celebrating the start of another great school year together!
Erlanger/Elsmere Independent Schools have partnered with the City of Erlanger to offer recreational soccer sign-ups for our students! Please see the attached flyers (English and Spanish)...Sign-ups are June 8, 2026 at Silverlake Park.
Kentucky's Primary Election Day is May 19, so we're just one week away!
Check out this graphic for details about how to vote in Kenton County...
We’re participating in Patriots to Education’s Kentucky public school virtual career fair tomorrow!
If you are a military veteran, Kentucky National Guard, reservist, or active military spouse, register now!
Patriots to Education (PTE) is assisting veterans, and their spouses in pursuing a new mission by transitioning from military service to employment in the nation’s public schools. Along with sacrifice on behalf of our nation, these veterans, guardsman and reservists, and their spouses are seeking to find employment in civilian sectors where they can apply skills sharpened in the military, including a highly regarded work ethic, commitment to mission, and the ability to lead and motivate people.
We are pleased to have partnered with Patriots to Education to participate in their Kentucky public school virtual career fair on May 12!
If you are a military veteran, Kentucky National Guard, reservist, or active military spouse, log on and join!
Patriots to Education (PTE) is assisting veterans, and their spouses in pursuing a new mission by transitioning from military service to employment in the nation’s public schools. Along with sacrifice on behalf of our nation, these veterans, guardsman and reservists, and their spouses are seeking to find employment in civilian sectors where they can apply skills sharpened in the military, including a highly regarded work ethic, commitment to mission, and the ability to lead and motivate people.
Hello incoming kindergarten families!
We are so excited to welcome you and want you to feel confident and prepared as your child begins kindergarten. Howell Elementary School and Lindeman Elementary School are hosting a Kindergarten Readiness Night just for you!
Please plan to attend the evening that works best for your schedule. You are welcome to join us at either session, even if your child will be attending Miles Elementary School or Arnett Elementary School next school year.
During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a few interactive stations focused on key readiness skills: writing, reading, math, social-emotional development, and physical development. We recommend choosing the three stations that best support your child’s needs.
We look forward to meeting you!
Please see the attached flyers for additional details.
We are so excited to welcome you and want you to feel confident and prepared as your child begins kindergarten. Howell Elementary School and Lindeman Elementary School are hosting a Kindergarten Readiness Night just for you!
Please plan to attend the evening that works best for your schedule. You are welcome to join us at either session, even if your child will be attending Miles Elementary School or Arnett Elementary School next school year.
During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a few interactive stations focused on key readiness skills: writing, reading, math, social-emotional development, and physical development. We recommend choosing the three stations that best support your child’s needs.
We look forward to meeting you!
Please see the attached flyers for additional details.
Help the Northern Kentucky Partners for Health and LiveWell NKY Community Coalitions identify our community's most urgent health challenges!
Take the survey!
Northern Kentucky Partners for Health wants to know what health challenges you face and what improvements you want to see in your neighborhood. Your feedback helps identify where health funding is needed most in Northern Kentucky.
Why take the survey?
• Be Heard: Talk about what's working and what needs to change. Help identify the health gaps in Northern Kentucky.
• Better Services: Your input will directly impact community health programs and health outcomes over the next five years.
• Get Rewarded: As a thank you for your time, you can enter to win one of thirty $50 gift cards!
After careful consideration of the conditions in the community and on school properties and with the safety of our staff, students, and families in mind, all Erlanger-Elsmere Schools will be closed on February 23, 2026. This will be NTI Day #5 for students and staff. Students can view their school's Non-traditional Instruction (NTI) page for specifics about work to be completed. Staff should follow the District NTI plan and direct questions to their immediate supervisor.
On behalf of the Erlanger-Elsmere Board of Education, I am thrilled to announce that they have officially selected our next Superintendent to lead the Erlanger-Elsmere School District.
After an extensive search process—which included reviewing a diverse pool of highly qualified candidates and incorporating the feedback the Screening Committee provided—the Board has appointed Mr. Matt Engel to this vital role.
The Board was particularly impressed by Mr. Engel’s deep commitment to our school district and its mission of providing the knowledge, skills, and opportunities our students need to realize their full potential and achieve lifelong success. They believe his vision aligns perfectly with the unique spirit of our district and our ongoing commitment to sustaining a community of empowerment, growth, and respect.
Mr. Engel will officially begin his tenure on July 1, 2026. In the coming months, we will work together on ensuring a smooth transition in leadership for the district and continue the collaborative work of shaping our district's future.
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the Screening Committee for their work in the selection process. Their insights were instrumental in helping the Board make this decision.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Engel. We look forward to this next chapter and the great things that lie ahead for our students, staff, and communities.
Come see the EES/LMHS musical production of "The Wizard of Oz" this Friday at 6:30 and Saturday at 1:00 and 6:30 in Dietz Auditorium. Tickets are available on GoFan or by card at the door.
All Erlanger-Elsmere Schools will be on a 2 hour delay on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Schools will open at 9:30 AM and classes will begin at 10 AM.
Due to the forecasted weather and the potential for poor road conditions at dismissal all Erlanger-Elsmere Schools will be closed on February 3, 2026. This will be NTI Day #4 for students and staff. Students can view their school's Non-traditional Instruction (NTI) page for specifics about work to be completed. Staff should follow the District NTI plan and direct questions to their immediate supervisor.
After careful consideration of the condition of school properties and with an Extreme Cold Warning in the county until 12 PM tomorrow all Erlanger-Elsmere Schools will be closed on January 27, 2026. This will be NTI Day #3 for students and staff. Students can view their school's Non-traditional Instruction (NTI) page for specifics about work to be completed. Staff should follow the District NTI plan and direct questions to their immediate supervisor.
