Glasgow Schools Superintendent Honored for Cancer Fight

Community rallies behind Stacey Kottman as she battles illness

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

The annual Pink Out basketball game in Glasgow, Kentucky took on a special meaning this year as the community showed support for Superintendent Stacey Kottman, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Kottman expressed gratitude for the community's backing during a school board meeting, where the board also approved the calendar for the upcoming school year.

Why it matters

Kottman's cancer diagnosis has united the Glasgow community, which is rallying behind their school superintendent during her health battle. The annual Pink Out game is an opportunity for the town to come together and show their support for those affected by cancer.

The details

The Feb. 5 basketball doubleheader between Glasgow and Salisbury was themed "Stingin' for Stacey" to demonstrate support for Superintendent Kottman after her cancer diagnosis last fall. During a recent school board meeting, Kottman expressed gratitude for the community's backing. The board also approved the 2026-27 school calendar, with the first day set for Aug. 25, and moved their May meeting up a week to certify graduates before commencement.

  • The annual Pink Out game was held on February 5, 2026.
  • Kottman was diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2025.

The players

Stacey Kottman

The superintendent of Glasgow schools who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

Glasgow School Board

The governing body of the Glasgow school district that approved the calendar for the upcoming school year and moved a meeting to certify graduates.

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What they’re saying

“I'm grateful to receive the community's support.”

— Stacey Kottman, Superintendent (kmmo.com)

The takeaway

The Glasgow community has rallied behind its school superintendent, Stacey Kottman, as she battles cancer, demonstrating the power of a tight-knit town to support its leaders during difficult times.