and last updated 2021-02-05 23:33:20-05 LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) â Preparations have been made across Fayette County schools ahead of a return to in-person instruction that could begin in less than two weeks. On Tuesday, Acting Superintendent Marlene Helm announced a plan to begin the district's first phase of in-person learning on Feb. 16 if COVID-19 cases continue to decrease. Kindergarten through second grade would be the first to return to the classroom. At Breckenridge Elementary, Principal Michael Price is ready to welcome about 200 students back into the building. "We are so excited to get our kids back," Price said. The school pre-screens staff and visitors for COVID-19 symptoms before entering the building with an online form.