Campbell County Superintendent Shelli Wilson announced her decision to retire at the completion of the school year in a letter to school staff and families on April 3. The announcement comes after Wilson’s 32 years of service in public education, including 25 years in Campbell County Schools. “This decision has not come easily,” Wilson said […]
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Campbell County Schools, TradesNKY launch manufacturing initiative
TradesNKY and Campbell County Schools are expanding the hands-on career pathways for PK-12 students with the development of a regional manufacturing pathway known as MAKE. This partnership links classroom learning with real workforce opportunities, guiding students from elementary school through exploration in middle school and hands-on experience, credentialing and technical training in high school, ultimately […]
How do schools work in NKY?
Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties have about 55,000 students enrolled in its 13 public school districts. Kentucky’s 1838 education law established the state’s first system of free education, according to the Kentucky Historical Society. The legislation established a system that included a state superintendent, state board of education, and county board of education. But the […]
Campbell County celebrates top statewide elementary rankings
Elementary rankings from U.S. News & World Report were released on Oct. 28, and Campbell County Schools is celebrating all five of its elementary schools placing in the top 25% statewide. Among those results, Cline Elementary ranked highest among elementary schools in Northern Kentucky, earning 6th place out of 1,060 public elementary schools in the […]
New school zone in place as Campbell County students return to class
Campbell County students returned to school on Wednesday, and the Campbell County Police Department is reminding drivers of a new school zone. The zone has been added at the new Grant’s Lick Elementary, with reduced speed limits during morning and afternoon dismissal times. The zone was established at 13290 Alexandria Pike (between Nagel Road and […]
New Grant’s Lick Elementary School opens: ‘Vision, fulfilled’
Campbell County Schools return to class on Wednesday, and Grant’s Lick Elementary School Students will be doing so in a brand-new school. The project has been in the works since 2019, when the district purchased 80 acres at 293 Nagel Road near Plum Creek Church due to the age of the current building, built in […]
Campbell County Schools awarded over $1.5M comprehensive literacy grant
Campbell County Schools has been awarded a comprehensive literacy grant totaling more than $1.5 million to support students’ reading development and success. This funding will allow the district to secure high-quality instructional resources, provide literacy materials to PK-12 students and families, and give educators tools and training to strengthen literacy skills in Campbell County. Campbell […]
Fort Thomas to review tennis court bid; Campbell County Schools to discuss facilities plan
This week, in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will consider a bid for tennis courts; while Campbell County Schools will discuss its district facilities plan. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government […]
New program helps Campbell County students access summer meals
Campbell County Schools is working with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services to help families access food over the summer. The Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program is a permanent federal child nutrition initiative that helps students from eligible families cover the cost of summer meals. Campbell County Schools Superintendent Shelli Wilson said the […]
Campbell County Middle School to get $28m more in renovations
Campbell County Schools is entering the early stages of phase two of its middle school renovations. The phase two plans follow the district’s facility plan, which was approved in August 2021. It includes a full renovation of the 1939, 1948, 1962, and 1969 sections of the middle school building. The renovations will cover: The total […]

