Campbell County Schools Superintendent Shelli Wilson has completed and passed all the requirements for new superintendent training. The training is for new superintendents in the state, required by the Kentucky Department of Education to offer them support through an individualized learning plan. Wilson assumed her role on July 1, 2022, and dedicated about 21 days […]
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Boone County Schools seeks parent feedback on new student ridership card program
The Boone County School District is seeking feedback on a proposed security measure that would issue identification cards to students who ride the bus. The program will consist of identification card readers, called Zpass readers, on school buses. The ID cards will contain a passive RFID chip, which students will use to show that they’re […]
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Outgoing Covington teacher says raises aren’t enough; district says they are on par
When Covington Independent Public Schools approved a 4% salary increase for teachers in April, district Superintendent Alvin Garrison sent an email to district staff informing them of the raise and thanking them for their hard work. “We remain committed to providing a competitive salary as we understand the inflationary pressure being exerted on staff,” Garrison […]
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Boone County Board of Education tables ‘Zpass’ discussion upon parent concerns
Boone County Schools are working on the second phase of a proposed bus security feature, which consists of identification card readers on school buses. Parents spoke at the Boone County Board of Education regular meeting held Thursday evening and asked the board to wait for a vote until their questions and concerns were answered. The […]
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State honors North Pointe Elementary school resource officer
North Pointe Elementary School Resource Officer Deputy Mike Kappes is the 2023 Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers SRO of the Year. Vice President of the Kentucky Association of School Resources Officers Deputy William Rude presented Kappes the award Thursday night at the Boone County Board of Education meeting. “Everybody in this room should be […]
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NKU students create Juneteenth exhibit for local museum
Northern Kentucky University students will launch a new exhibit to celebrate and pay tribute to Juneteenth at the Southgate Street School in Newport. NKU’s Master of Public History program, in partnership with the City of Newport, will be unveiling a new exhibit to celebrate and pay tribute to Juneteenth, the annual holiday commemorating the emancipation […]
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State department of education argues semantics over bill that addresses trans care
Does using “or” instead of “and” change Senate Bill 150’s meaning? The Kentucky Department of Education said it does, so it changed some of its guidance on Monday for schools on implementing the bill that bans gender-affirming care and issues stringent rules for how schools approach and teach human sexuality. The bill’s primary sponsor, Sen. […]
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Students honored for participation in robotics world championship
Students and coaches from the St. Mary’s School in Alexandria and Campbell County High School were honored by the Alexandria City Council for participating in the VEX Robotics World Championship. The VEX Robotics World Competition was held in Dallas from April 25 to May 4. There were 800 teams that competed in the high school […]
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Covington Latin School kicks off centennial celebration with community events
Covington Latin School, an educational institution serving students in grades seven through 12, announced the commencement of its centennial celebration that started Saturday, May 20, coinciding with graduation for the class of 2023. The school, founded in 1923 by Bishop Howard, commemorates the milestone with a series of community-wide events reflecting its mission of academic […]
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NewCath director of advancement resigns
Newport Central Catholic High School announced today that Charles Marks has resigned from his four-year post as director of advancement. Marks took over in that role in 2019. He is leaving Newport Central Catholic to work as the Major Gift Officer with Dynamic Catholic Institute. Along with Newport Central Catholic Principal Kenny Collopy, Marks has […]