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Paris Elementary to continue mental health curriculum after 2025-2026 pilot year
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Kentucky/The Apex Times/Jun 30, 7:24 PM EDT

Paris Elementary to continue mental health curriculum after 2025-2026 pilot year

School officials said the mental health curriculum added at Paris Elementary will remain in place as the district moves beyond its first year running the program.

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Paris Elementary school officials said they added a mental health curriculum during the 2025-2026 school year and plan to continue using the program after what they described as a successful first year.

According to LEX18, the curriculum was introduced at Paris Elementary as part of the school’s efforts to address student wellbeing within the school day. Officials said the program’s initial rollout helped establish ongoing supports for students and families during the academic year.

LEX18 reported that staff and administrators reviewed how the curriculum was implemented over the course of the year and concluded that it should remain part of the school’s instruction going forward. The report did not describe the specific curriculum components or the frequency of instruction, focusing instead on the decision to keep the program in place.

The announcement comes as school districts across Kentucky and the country continue to weigh how mental health and behavioral wellbeing are addressed in classrooms, including what is taught, how instruction is delivered, and how parents are informed about curriculum content.

Because the LEX18 report centers on the decision to add and then continue the curriculum without detailing the program’s name, learning objectives, or training requirements, additional specifics about the curriculum content, staff roles, and any oversight mechanisms were not included in the published account.

School officials indicated the plan is to carry the curriculum forward following the 2025-2026 school year. For families, the practical effect is that students at Paris Elementary will continue receiving instruction and related activities tied to the mental health curriculum during the next school term.

Parents seeking more detail on the curriculum’s scope and how it may affect classroom instruction may need to consult district communications or school-level materials, as the available report does not provide that breakdown.

Why It Matters

  • The decision affects day-to-day classroom instruction for students at Paris Elementary and how school staff structure student support during the coming school term.
  • Continuing a mental health curriculum after a first year can change parent expectations around school-led wellbeing programming and information they may receive.
  • The ongoing use of the curriculum underscores how Kentucky schools are managing student wellbeing through school-based programming during and after the 2025-2026 academic year.
  • Because the reporting does not specify curriculum content, families and district officials may need clear communication to ensure parents understand what will be taught and how it will be implemented.

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Key Facts

  • Paris Elementary added a mental health curriculum during the 2025-2026 school year, according to LEX18.
  • LEX18 reported that school officials described the first year of the program as successful.
  • School officials said the mental health curriculum will continue at Paris Elementary after the 2025-2026 school year.
  • The LEX18 report provided decision-level information but did not detail curriculum components or implementation specifics.
  • The announcement was published by LEX18 on June 30, 2026.