Kentucky Blood Center and Fayette County Public Schools are teaming up for the second annual FCPS Blood Battle, a competition between the six traditional high school in Lexington to see which school can register the most blood donors.
Students will compete through blood drives at their school (dates listed below) for bragging rights, a traveling trophy and ultimatley to save local lives.
Tates Creek High School won the inaugural battle in the spring of 2025. Who has what it takes to win the trophy this year? Show your school spirit and donate blood!
Participating High Schools
School blood drives are closed to the public but students are encouraged to donate on the following dates. Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good health, show a photo I.D. and meet additional requirements.
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Oct. 27, 2025
April 28, 2026
Henry Clay High School
Aug. 29, 2025
March 27, 2026
Frederick Douglass High School
Sept. 23, 2025
Dec. 9, 2025
Feb. 5, 2026
April 21, 2026
Lafayette High School
Nov. 7, 2025
April 24, 2026
Bryan Station High School
Oct. 31, 2025
April 23, 2026
Tates Creek High School
Sept. 22, 2025
March 12, 2026