Dataseam Apprenticeship Program 2023-2024
Congratulations to Ethan Baker on being accepted into the Dataseam Apprenticeship Program! This is a great opportunity for Ethan to grow his knowledge and develop his skills in IT. Ethan is a hard worker and always ready to tackle new challenges. Paintsville Independent wishes Ethan all the best and we look forward to seeing how he develops in the program!
Thank you, Dataseam and Brian Gupton for giving our students the opportunity to grow!
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 23, 2023) – Today, at Paintsville High School, Rocky Adkins, senior advisor to Gov. Andy Beshear presented $1.5 million in funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to benefit Paintsville Independent Schools.
The funding will be used to help renovate an old bank building on Main Street in Paintsville and turn it into a vocational learning center for students in 7th through 12th grades known as the STEAM Career Center. The STEAM Career Center will be within walking distance of the high school and middle school and is projected to serve 500 students annually.
“We know that the best investment we can make is in our future,” said Adkins. “Our students are the future of Kentucky, and they deserve every opportunity to get ahead and be successful. This new career center will prepare these students for the jobs of today and of tomorrow.”
“The new Paintsville Independent Economic Development STEAM Career Center is going to provide our students, community members and regional partners opportunities and options,” said Paintsville Independent Schools Superintendent David Gibson. “Our students will be able to explore different career paths and decide which one may suit them best. Investing in our region and helping our students achieve success and reach their dreams is our ultimate goal.”
The renovation plan proposes to modify the old bank building to support engineering labs, an allied health space, a sound studio and a meeting space. Programs expected to be offered will include nursing; phlebotomy; marketing and entrepreneurship; computer programming; advanced manufacturing; culinary arts; and media and sound production.
Several businesses have agreed to provide equipment and expertise to help with the new STEAM academy. Paintsville Independent Schools bought the old bank building in 2022 and received $2.5 million in state funds to establish the STEAM Career Center.
The $1.5 million in funding comes from the base program of the ARC. Projects from the base program are approved at the federal level upon Gov. Beshear’s recommendation.
The ARC is an economic development agency of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 423 counties across the Appalachian region. Its mission is to innovate, partner and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia to help the region achieve socioeconomic parity with the nation.
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Overview of Paintsville High School
Paintsville High School is ranked 15th within Kentucky. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Paintsville High School is 51%. The total minority enrollment is 4%, and 42% of students are economically disadvantaged. Paintsville High School is the only high school in the Paintsville Independent.
Paintsville High School 2023-2024 Rankings
Paintsville High School is ranked #1,629 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
Congratulations to these three members of the Class of 2024- Brett Gibson, Om Patel, Maisie Ward. These students have been selected to participate in the 2023 Governor’s Scholars Program!
Each of these students represent well-rounded students both athletically and academically who are also active members in their community.
Congratulations!
