Boone County Schools will host a meeting for parents and students seeking information about special needs postsecondary opportunities. The Special Needs Transition Forum is slated from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 27 at the Ralph Rush Professional Development Center, located at 99 Center St. in Florence, officials said. Postsecondary education includes universities and colleges, […]
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Daniel Cameron makes appearance at Boone County Senior Picnic
With the 36th annual Boone County Senior Picnic serving as the backdrop, Attorney General Daniel Cameron, the Republican nominee for governor, greeted and mingled with attendees on Wednesday. “I always enjoy being here in Boone County and it’s nice to be invited to this picnic; see so many familiar faces; and meet new people,” Cameron […]
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Boone County Public Library encourages membership during National Library Card Sign-Up Month
In recognition of September being designated National Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Boone County Public Library is encouraging residents to explore the benefits offered through card ownership. Access to technology, resources and services that can potentially expand horizons are possible via a library card – with the ability to borrow books, movies and music being […]
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Families brace for change as schools enact Kentucky’s new gender-related law
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 25 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To see these stories first, subscribe here. When Nancy Bardgett’s daughter came out as transgender, she said she was thankful that Jordan Bardgett was able to receive the care she needed. In addition to having a supportive family, Jordan, then a […]
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Boone County Public Library Foundation outlines its initiatives
The Boone County Public Library Foundation has outlined a trio of the organization’s key initiatives, according to the foundation’s web page. The endeavors include the Early Childhood Literacy/Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, in which a free book is provided to every child in Boone County from birth to five, to support kindergarten readiness. Also, the Boone County Borderlands Archive […]
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Campbell County schools see increase in food service demand
As many as eight additional staff members may be needed to meet the rising demand for food services at Campbell County Schools. Superintendent Shelli Wilson reported to the board of education during a meeting on Aug. 21 that additional personnel are needed to meet the increase in meals served, according to calculations from the United […]
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NKY students return to classroom amid teacher shortage
Students are returning to school in both public and private districts. Students returned to school in Kenton, Campbell and Boone counties throughout the week last week, with Kenton and Campbell school returning Wednesday and Boone County Thursday. Students were welcomed back with smiles and fanfare from educators. One school in Boone County threw a Taylor […]
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Florence Elementary gets creative for summer school
Florence Elementary School is using learning check-ins in an effort to keep kids on track during summer break in lieu of traditional summer school, Principal Ryan Burch said. He said the summer learning sessions are used as a voluntary alternative to traditional summer school, mainly due to transportation and funding challenges created by a lack […]
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NKU to host sessions for local educators on school safety
NKU’s College of Education is hosting the Safe Schools Institute for local educators, in collaboration with the Kentucky Center for School Safety, on Thursday, Aug. 3. The Safe Schools Institute will consist of listening sessions featuring topics related to safety, such as “School Climate & Culture: The Impact of School Safety” and “Leadership and the […]
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Campbell County school board votes to settle on DAV property, ending years-long dispute
The Campbell County Board of Education voted to settle the lawsuit related to the former Disabled American Veterans property in Cold Spring at their meeting Monday night. The years-long battle has been over who has the rights to the property owned by Cold Spring. After meeting in an executive session, the board voted to sign […]