Stuart Pepper Middle School

Please help us welcome Mrs. Betson to the SPMS team! She will be joining our instructional assistant team.

"Hello, my name is Dana, and I am a proud mother and wife. Family holds a significant importance for me, both personally and professionally. Meade County will always be my home, and I am thankful for the community bonds that make it feel like an extended family. As I start my 23rd year in special education, I am honored to continue my career at SPMS. Outside of work, I enjoy activities such as reading, crafting, and baking. Since beginning my career at SPMS in 2002, life has brought me full circle, and I am excited to work with the SPMS team, students, and families."

Please help us welcome Mrs. Trotter to the SPMS team! She will be working with our school technology and as an instructional assistant.

"My name is Lynne Trotter and I was born and raised in Meade County. I have a BA from Centre College and a Master’s Degree from University of Louisville. I am a former preschool teacher, and for the last eight years I have been the Director of Under the Son Childcare. I have been a substitute teacher for the last two years and am excited to join the team at SPMS!"

We’re excited to welcome Michelle Funk as our new Library Media Specialist at Stuart Pepper Middle School! While the role is new, Michelle has been a familiar face here since 2012, teaching Language Arts, Literacy, and Reading. Now in her 18th year in education, Michelle is living her dream—sharing her lifelong love of reading and helping students discover the joy of getting lost in a good book. She began her teaching career with a passion for fiction and a mission to pass that love on to her students. To Michelle, Stuart Pepper isn’t just where she works—it’s home. The staff is like family, and she’s thrilled to continue growing in the place she loves most.

Outside of school, she enjoys life with her husband Nick and their three kids: Maddox, Berkley, and Zeke.

We can’t wait to see all the exciting things she’ll bring to the library this year!

2025-2026 Open House Information

Updated Tryout Dates: SPMS Softball Tryouts will be on Wednesday, July 16th (Makeup Tryout on July 17th). See the link below for details. Go Big Green! https://sites.google.com/meade.kyschools.us/spmsathletics/fall-sports/softball?authuser=0

Reminder of our Sports Physicals Clinic Tomorrow! Our Meade County Schools Healthy Kids Clinic is hosting a Sports Physical Clinic on June 11th at the Meade County College and Career Center. All Students participating in Middle School or High School Athletics must have a current physical in order to participate. See below for details!

Have a great Summer Break! Our SPMS Office is Closed through July 22nd.

We can't wait to see our new and returning Greenwaves at Open House.

More 8th grade carnival fun!

More 8th grade carnival fun!

It was a fabulous week of field trips, carnival and celebrations. Our 8th graders enjoyed their final carnival before making the next step to high school! Best of luck to them all!

Please help us welcome Kellsie Templeton to the SPMS team! She will be joining our secretary team for the 25-26 school year. “Hi, my name is Kellsie! I am a military spouse and mom of 2 little girls. After traveling the world, my family has decided to settle down here in Brandenburg and we are very excited to get connected with the community! A few of my hobbies include reading, puzzling, and video games. I also enjoy trying new things with my family! We have loads of animals and love spending time outdoors. I look forward to working with the SPMS team and furthering my career in education.”

Please help us welcome Malorie Fleming! She has been a wonderful new face at our front desk since January and we are excited to have her on our team!

Please help us welcome Steven Bernard to the Meade County team! He will be joining us as our new Assistant Band Director. “Mr. Steven Bernard is a recent graduate of Western Kentucky where he earned a degree in Music Education with an instrumental emphasis. Before graduating, Mr. Bernard worked on staff with Russell County High School, Metcalfe County High School, and LaRue County High School as a clarinet and saxophone tech and visual instructor. His love for teaching was instilled from a young age through his former band directors Mr. Curtis Ervin and Ms. Haley Harrington. Band has always been a safe place for him to express himself and grow as a person, and he is excited to give that same experience to the students at Stuart Pepper Middle School and Meade County High School.”

Reminder to SPMS Parents / Guardians: Tomorrow will be our Rising Tides Holiday World Trip for those that qualified. They will return to SPMS at approximately 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm tomorrow evening. Also, our Carnival, originally scheduled for May 21st, is now on Thursday, May 22nd. Our 7th grade students will participate in the morning and our 8th grade students participate in the afternoon. We can't wait to celebrate the successful year on Thursday!

Congratulations to our 25-26 SPMS SBDM members! Garret Compton Abbie Campbell Michelle Funk Rachel Sermonis Christopher Roberts

Due to the changing weather conditions; Our students on the Kart Kountry Trip will be returning to SPMS and their trip is rescheduled for Monday, May 19th. Thank you for your understanding.

Update on Rising Tides End of Year Trips for Friday, May 16th. Kart Kountry and Bowling are still a GO for tomorrow! Holiday World trip has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 21st.

🌟 Congratulations to Our 2025–2026 Lincoln Trail Young Achievers! 🌟 We are so proud to announce that the following students have been selected to represent Stuart Pepper Middle School in the prestigious Lincoln Trail Young Achievers Program: Anna-Beth Berry Cameron Cross Emma Barr Evie Humphrey Giana Terlizzi Jake Fackler Kate Jones Lora Pesis Maggie Roberts Peyton Benham William Frank These outstanding students completed an application and then were nominated by their teachers and counselors for excellence in academics, extracurricular activities, leadership, and community involvement. The Young Achievers Program honors students who serve as positive role models and celebrates their dedication, talents, and service. Their banners will be proudly displayed at SPMS during the 2025–2026 school year! 💙👏 Help us congratulate them on this well-deserved recognition! 🎓🌟 #SPMSProud #YoungAchievers #StudentSuccess #LincolnTrail

We hope our students are enjoying their day off before KSA begins next week. We have many exciting things happing throughout the last 3 weeks of school. Please see the attached calendar for all the details. We can't wait to see our Greenwaves back on Monday to begin KSA!