Schools for Carpenter's Trace: River Ridge, Turkey Foot & Dixie Heights
Carpenter's Trace is in the Kenton County School District. Kids on the street are assigned to River Ridge Elementary, Turkey Foot Middle and Dixie Heights High. Before you enroll, confirm your assignment with the district's School Finder, since boundaries can change.
Checked against official sources October 7, 2026.
Assigned public schools
Principal Dominique Cruey
Principal Joshua Couch
Principal Roddy Stainforth
Kenton County School District at a glance
To speak during public comments at a regular board meeting, arrive before the meeting starts and sign up on the sheet by the boardroom door. Special called meetings have no public comment period.
- Superintendent
- Dr. Henry Webb
- Central office
- 2044 Tuscanyview Dr., Covington, KY 41017
- Main phone
- 859-344-8888
- Board meetings
- Monthly at 6 p.m. in the Karen L. W. Collins Board Room at the central office; open to the public
- Upcoming board meetings
- Nov. 2, 2026; Dec. 7, 2026; Jan. 4, 2027; Feb. 1, 2027; Mar. 1, 2027; Apr. 1, 2027 (Thursday); May 3, 2027; June 7, 2027
How to enroll
Starting with the 2026-27 school year, KCSD uses online registration through Infinite Campus for all families. Families with students already enrolled use the Parent Portal (Main Menu > More > OLR). New families start with the online application for new students.
Kindergarten is for children who turn 5 before August 1. Preschool is available for eligible 4-year-olds and for children with disabilities starting at age 3.
- Find your school with the School Finder using your Carpenter's Trace address.
- Gather documents: Kentucky immunization certificate, original birth certificate, a copy of your child's Social Security card, proof of residency (such as a utility bill or lease/purchase contract) and prior school records.
- Health forms: preschool, kindergarten and 6th-grade students need a physical within one year before entry. 11-year-olds need an updated immunization certificate showing Tdap and MenACWY. Dental screening (ages 5 and 6) and eye exam (ages 3–6, first year enrolled) forms are due January 1.
- Complete the Infinite Campus online registration and upload your documents. For help, contact your school or email [email protected].
Bell times, buses and meals
Elementary schools run 8:50–3:30, Turkey Foot Middle runs 8:00–2:40, and high schools run 7:50–2:30. Every school allows drop-off 30 minutes before the start of the day.
KCSD Transportation provides bus service for students who live in the district. That covers all seventeen district schools, the Ignite Institute and six parochial elementary schools. The district has a School Bus Tracker, and it posts inclement weather and NTI (non-traditional instruction) information on its site.
Under the Community Eligibility Provision, every KCSD student gets one breakfast and one lunch free each school day in 2026-27, with no application needed. The district still asks every household to fill out one Household Income Form. Second meals and à la carte items cost extra and can be paid through My School Bucks.
2026-27 calendar highlights
These dates come from the board-approved 2026-27 instructional calendar. Students started August 19, 2026. The last day is scheduled for May 27, 2027, unless make-up days are needed. The district gets 10 NTI days before make-up days apply.
- Oct. 9, 2026: NKEA Day (no school)
- Oct. 12, 2026: Fall Break (no school)
- Nov. 3, 2026: Election Day (no school)
- Nov. 25–27, 2026: PD day, Thanksgiving, school closed
- Dec. 21–31, 2026: Winter Break
- Jan. 1 and Jan. 18, 2027: New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Day
- Feb. 15 and Mar. 12, 2027: Professional Development Days; Mar. 15: school closed
- Apr. 5–9, 2027: Spring Break
- May 18, 2027: Election Day (no school); May 31: Memorial Day
Nearby private schools
Several Catholic schools are close to Villa Hills. Contact each school directly about admissions and tuition.
Private Catholic K-12 school in the Benedictine tradition, with a Montessori program for ages 3–6. Located in Villa Hills.
(859) 331-63332500 Amsterdam Road, Villa Hills, KY 41017Catholic school in Crescent Springs, with a preschool.
859-578-27422474 Lorraine Ct., Crescent Springs, KY 41017Covington Catholic High School
(859) 491-22471600 Dixie Highway, Park Hills, KY 41011Catholic, all-girls, college-preparatory high school.
859-261-43001699 Hilton Dr., Park Hills, KY 41011
On the map
- 1Villa Madonna Complex (Tom Braun Fields)2500 Amsterdam Rd
- 2River Ridge Elementary (polling place)2772 Amsterdam Rd
- 3Turkey Foot Middle3230 Turkeyfoot Rd, Edgewood
- 4Dixie Heights High3010 Dixie Hwy, Edgewood
- 5Erlanger Branch Library401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger
- Carpenter’s Trace
Frequently asked questions
›What elementary school serves Carpenter's Trace in Villa Hills?
River Ridge Elementary, 2772 Amsterdam Road, Villa Hills (859 341-5260). Confirm with the district's School Finder before enrolling.
Source ↗›What middle and high school do Villa Hills kids attend?
Carpenter's Trace is assigned to Turkey Foot Middle (3230 Turkeyfoot Road, Edgewood) and Dixie Heights High (3010 Dixie Highway, Edgewood). Check your exact address with the School Finder.
Source ↗›What time does River Ridge Elementary start and end?
Kenton County elementary schools, including River Ridge, run 8:50 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Drop-off begins 30 minutes before school starts.
Source ↗›What are the bell times for Turkey Foot and Dixie Heights?
Turkey Foot Middle runs 8:00 a.m.–2:40 p.m. Dixie Heights High runs 7:50 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Source ↗›How do I enroll my child in Kenton County Schools?
Find your school with the School Finder, gather the required documents, and complete the Infinite Campus online registration. Beginning in 2026-27, online registration is used for all families.
Source ↗›What documents do I need to register for school?
A Kentucky immunization certificate, your child's original birth certificate, a copy of their Social Security card, proof of residency, and prior school records. Some grades also need physicals or dental and eye forms.
Source ↗›How old does my child need to be for kindergarten?
Your child must turn 5 before August 1 of the school year.
Source ↗›Are school meals free in Kenton County Schools?
Yes. In 2026-27, every KCSD student gets one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day under the Community Eligibility Provision. Families are still asked to complete one Household Income Form.
Source ↗›Does Kenton County provide school buses in Villa Hills?
Yes. KCSD Transportation runs buses for students living in the district. The district’s School Bus Tracker shows where your bus is.
Source ↗›When is fall break and winter break for Kenton County Schools?
Fall Break is October 12, 2026 (October 9 is also a no-school NKEA Day). Winter Break is December 21–31, 2026. Spring Break is April 5–9, 2027.
Source ↗›When is the last day of school in 2027?
May 27, 2027, unless make-up days are needed. Make-up days would be May 28 and June 1–4.
Source ↗›When does the Kenton County Board of Education meet?
Monthly at 6 p.m. at the central office, 2044 Tuscanyview Dr., Covington. Upcoming dates include November 2 and December 7, 2026.
Source ↗›Is there a private school in Villa Hills?
Yes. Villa Madonna Academy, 2500 Amsterdam Road, is a private Catholic K-12 school with a Montessori program for ages 3–6.
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