Students at Ballyshannon Middle School in Boone County will lead their peers through an interactive exhibit about Anne Frank and the broader history of the Holocaust later this month. Dubbed Anne Frank, A History for Today, the exhibit is coming to the school following a recommendation from Kevin Dailey, who teaches at the school and […]
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Holmes High alumnus Kevin Dailey named Kentucky’s 2024 Teacher of the Year
Kevin Dailey, a Holmes High School alumnus and 2024 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, was recognized by Covington Independent Public Schools Board of Education for his success.
Ballyshannon teacher selected for state fellowship program
Ballyshannon Middle School Unified Arts – Technology teacher Leslie Dillon has been selected for the 2023-24 Kentucky Department of Education Innovation Teachers Fellowship program. Dillon is one of ten teachers selected from a pool of statewide applicants who are a part of the KY Innovative Learning Network member districts, officials said, adding the network is […]
Boone County Schools buildings receive energy efficiency recognition
Five Boone County Schools buildings have received energy efficiency honors. The recipients of the 2023 Environmental Protection Agency Star designation are Burlington Elementary School, Longbranch Elementary School, Kelly Elementary School, Ballyshannon Middle School and Ignite Institute, officials said. Energy Star-certified building recognition represents proven, verified superior energy performance over a 12-month period, according to the […]
Ballyshannon eighth graders give presentations before heading to high school
A new program at Ballyshannon Middle School is allowing eighth-grade students to present Defense of Learning presentations on communication and collaboration before they move on to high school. The presentations were tied to the Boone County Portrait of a Graduate — a school district’s vision for skills needed to survive in life. The skills include […]
Here’s how Boone County residents can be involved in development process
Boone County government is “almost begging” residents to get involved in the planning and zoning process, but Chet Hand, a candidate for the Boone County Commission, said the county needs to work on its transparency.

