What you need to know The Covington Schools Board of Education voted on Thursday to do two studies to assess the future of 9th District Elementary and Latonia Elementary, at the cost of $25,000 and $42,000, respectively. The studies, which will be conducted by architectural firm SHP, will supplement the ongoing master planning of the […]
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Covington Schools wants public input for superintendent search
Covington Independent Public Schools is looking for input from the community in its search for a new superintendent. To accomplish this, the Board of Education is allowing people to share their thoughts using an online survey, public open houses later this month and focus groups that community members can participate in. “We’re excited to officially […]
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Covington school board OKs contract for superintendent search
What you need to know The Covington Independent Public Schools Board of Education will work with Chicago-based consulting firm Alma Advisory Group to find a new superintendent. The board members unanimously voted to approve a contract with the firm at their meeting on Sept. 11. “One of the most important decisions that we’re going to […]
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Covington schools honor 100th birthday of Lincoln Grant teacher
Covington Independent Public Schools celebrated the one-hundredth birthday of Sayde Dean, a veteran teacher who taught at the historic Lincoln Grant School. Dean turned 100 on Friday. “Her century long journey has been filled with wisdom, service and dedication to education, students and the community she served,” said Superintendent Alvin Garrison at the Board of […]
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Early childhood ed. center in Covington honored with 5-star rating
The James E. Biggs Early Childhood Education Center in Covington has been honored with a 5-star rating from the Kentucky All STARS Rating system, which provides a quick shorthand for educational center quality in commonwealth. “Our teachers and staff pour their hearts into ensuring that our children are learning, growing and cared for each day,” […]
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Covington Schools to celebrate 200th anniversary at special event
Covington Independent Public Schools will celebrate its 200th anniversary at a special ceremony coinciding with staff opening day on Monday. The event’s headline speaker will be Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman. “This celebration is more than a reflection of our history; it’s a recognition of the generations of students, educators and community members who have […]
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Covington Schools to search for new superintendent next year
The Covington Independent Public Schools Board of Education has officially decided to begin searching for a new superintendent. The vote to begin the search was unanimous and occurred at the board meeting on Thursday. The text of Thursday’s resolution allows “Board Chair Tom Haggard to provide formal written notice that the Board does not intend […]
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What does the future look like for Covington Schools?
Covington Independent Public Schools’ reassessment of its facilities has entered its next phase, shifting from analysis by professional consultants to actual decision-making about the possibility of either closing some schools or, at the very least, reorganizing the district. The assessment began following a proposal from district staff in 2023 to consolidate some of the district’s […]
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Could Covington Schools be getting a new superintendent?
Covington Board of Education President Tom Haggard announced this week that the board would be beginning the process of seeking out a new superintendent. Haggard made the announcement at the end of the board of education meeting on Thursday evening. According to Haggard, Superintendent Alvin Garrison had expressed a desire to retire at the end […]
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Covington schools, city partner to increase youth rec opportunities
The City of Covington and the Covington Independent Public Schools district will partner to expand the number of recreational activities available to the city’s children. This goal was featured prominently among candidate platforms, including the mayor’s, during the most recent election cycle. “I grew up playing baseball at Athey Avenue and Craig Streets, shooting free […]