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On January 14, 2026, United States Congressman James Comer (KY-1) contacted Lamer and congratulated him on this high honor, which he also nominated him for.
Lamer has been an integral part of the Taylor County Wrestling program at the youth, middle school, and high school levels. He shared that his decision to apply to a Service Academy was driven by the opportunity to receive a world-class education while serving his country. He chose the Naval Academy with the goal of commissioning as a United States Marine Corps officer and pursuing a career in Special Warfare.
Expect greatness from our student-athletes!
Congratulations to the individual winners, as well!
Academic Testing:
Bryce Bernard - 1st in Science
Allyssa Kester - 2nd in Arts & Humanities
Tinlee Garrett - 2nd in Language Arts
Josiah Hooker - 4th in Math
Hadley Bagby - 4th in Language Arts
Brady Litton - 5th in Science
Written Composition:
Hadley Bagby - 2nd place
Emery Gumm - 3rd place
Allyssa Kester - 4th place
The TCIS Academic Team received the Hume Sportsmanship Award, which is voted on by the other competing schools.
Expect greatness from Taylor County Academics!
Congratulations to the following students!
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โพ๏ธ 1st place - Quick recall
โพ๏ธ Katherine Hume Sportsmanship Award (voted on by other teams)
โพ๏ธ District Champions
โพ๏ธ 1st place - Future Problem Solving (FPS): Team members are Selah Engle, Athena Angel, Sawyer Essex, and Keely Bright
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โพ๏ธ 1st place - Hayden Hawkins
โพ๏ธ 3rd place - Jaxon McCubbin
โพ๏ธ 5th place - Evan Godsey
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โพ๏ธ 1st place - Hayden Hawkins
โพ๏ธ 2nd place - Emily DeSpain
โพ๏ธ 3rd place - Elizabeth Phillips
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โพ๏ธ 3rd place - Jaxon McCubbin
โพ๏ธ 5th place - Aagna Dave
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โพ๏ธ 2nd place - Phoenix Hurtgen
โพ๏ธ 3rd place - Awaab Gilani
๐ด๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ป๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐
โพ๏ธ 1st place - Phoenix Hurtgen
โพ๏ธ 2nd place - Evan Godsey
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โพ๏ธ 2nd place - Aagna Dave
โพ๏ธ 5th place - Adelyn Bradstreet
The TCHS Academic Team is coached by Ashley Neal and Sydney Newton.
Expect greatness from Taylor County Academics!
Students were recognized for their accomplishments in academics, attendance, and citizenship. Below is a description of each award.
๐ฏ๐๐๐๐ ๐น๐๐๐: Students with all As and Bs or all As on their report card for the second nine weeks received an Honor Roll certificate, as well as a coupon for a free taco and drink from Taco Bell.
๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: Students with zero absences for the second nine weeks were recognized with a certificate and a coupon for free French fries from McDonald's.
๐ถ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Students with zero behavioral infractions received a certificate, as well as a coupon for a free kids' meal from Colton's Steakhouse.
๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐๐ : Students who excelled in all three areas (academics, attendance, and citizenship) were awarded the Expect Greatness All Around Award. This means that they met the criteria for each of the above awards. Third and fourth graders earning this award received a certificate, as well as a coupon for a free taco from Fiesta Mexico and a free kids buffet from Gatti's Pizza! Fifth graders earning this award received a certificate, as well as a coupon for a free taco from Fiesta Mexico, a free Frosty from Wendy's, and a gift certificate to the TCIS Student Bookstore!
We want to express our gratitude to our community sponsors (Taco Bell, McDonald's, Colton's Steakhouse, Fiesta Mexico, Wendy's, and Gatti's Pizza) for supporting Taylor County Schools in our effort to recognize students for their hard work and accomplishments!
Expect greatness from Taylor County Intermediate School!
Congratulations to Stephen Bishop, the 2026 Campbellsville Taylor County Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year! 
Stephen Bishop is in his twenty-second year of teaching for Taylor County Schools, where he serves as Band Director and Arts and Humanities Department Chair. He teaches sixth through twelfth grade concert bands, percussion ensemble, marching band, and jazz band. Mr. Bishop earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Music Education from Campbellsville University, graduating summa cum laude, and served as Kentucky State President of CMENC (NAfME).
During his tenure at Taylor County, Mr. Bishop’s concert bands have consistently earned Distinguished ratings at the KMEA Concert Band Festival. The marching band has been a nine-time KMEA State Marching Band finalist and a twelve-time MSBA Class Champion. Under his direction, the TCHS Percussion Ensemble has performed at the KMEA State Conference, and the Taylor County High School Low Brass Ensemble has been accepted to perform at the 2026 KMEA Conference.
Mr. Bishop actively seeks out meaningful performance opportunities that connect students with the wider community. Under his direction, students regularly showcase their talents in a variety of public settings: they march and play in local parades, perform at school ballgames and pep rallies, and perform at community events, civic events, and outreach programs. These experiences are intentionally chosen to build students’ confidence, ensemble skills, and sense of civic pride. By performing in front of diverse audiences, students learn to communicate musically, represent the school with professionalism, and respond to realโworld performance conditions. Beyond musical growth, these public appearances foster teamwork, responsibility, and positive community relationships—strengthening partnerships between the school and local organizations while giving students meaningful opportunities to contribute to the life of the town.
Mr. Bishop has served the Fourth District Band Directors Association as Band Division Chair and as a member of the All-District Band Committee. He was named the 2017 KMEA Fourth District High School Teacher of the Year and, in the same year, received the Campbellsville University Excellence in Teaching Award. He currently serves as the KMEA State Band Chair-elect.
An active adjudicator, Mr. Bishop regularly evaluates marching band, indoor percussion, winter guard, and solo and ensemble events throughout Kentucky and Tennessee. He performs as a member of the tuba section with the Sacred Winds Ensemble and serves on the Sacred Winds Advisory Panel. His professional affiliations include NAfME, KMEA, the Kentucky Education Association, the International Tuba-Euphonium Association, American School Band Directors Association, and Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity.
Additionally, Mr. Bishop recently served as guest conductor of the Bluegrass All-Region Concert Band at the Boyle County Performing Arts Center in Danville. After two days of rehearsals, the ensemble delivered an outstanding performance to a packed house. This invitation reflects Mr. Bishop’s dedication to music education and the respect he has earned across the region.
Mr. Bishop is married to Christina Bishop, a principal and talented flutist in the Taylor County School District. They have three wonderful musical children: Madison, a second-grade teacher at TCPC and oboist; Noah, a trumpet player and music education major at Campbellsville University; and Logan, a senior high school trombonist at TCHS.
Congratulations, Mr. Bishop!
Expect greatness from Taylor County Schools!
