A decision by Fort Thomas school leaders to hold classes on primary election day drew concerns from county election officials and the public, who warned the move could create access issues for voters. Now, according to the district, the school will once again be closed on May 19. In a letter from Fort Thomas Superintendent […]
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Woodfill Elementary Students Inspired by New Science Program
Woodfill students present on their new Inspire Science curriculum. –> Do you know what is the best mix of carbon dioxide, water and light for plants to grow? Or what processes information we take in using our senses — our brain, our nervous system or our senses themselves? Students at Fort Thomas elementary schools are […]
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State Champions Recognized by Fort Thomas School Board
JV Dance Team. DWCPhoto.com There were state champions everywhere at the most recent Fort Thomas School Board meeting. So many champions, in fact, that the location had to be changed from the Board of Education building to the black box room at Highlands High School. The Board recognized and congratulated Helen Ross for her State […]
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Fort Thomas Adds ‘Job Coach’ to Help Special Education Students Transition to Careers
Highlands High School. FTM file. By Jennifer Summer Fort Thomas Independent Schools takes readying their students for the next phase in life seriously, regardless of where that next level may be. At the Board of Education meeting held on May 9, 2016, Ms. Donna Schulte presented a request for a new position of “Job Coach.” […]
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Fort Thomas School Board Round-Up (May)
Board of Education. FTM file. The Fort Thomas Board of Education meeting was held on Monday, May 9, 2016. All board members were present (with Brad Fennell absent for the first half of the meeting), and the meeting was called to order at 6:32 pm. There were seven instructors that submitted their retirement papers. This […]
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Highlands Fitness Program Changing Lives
Board of Education member, John Weyer, Superintendent Gene Kirchner and Board Chair, Karen Allen, at the May Board of Education Meeting. FTM file. By Jennifer Summer At the Fort Thomas Board of Education meeting on May 9, 2016 eight high school students gave a presentation about the Fitness Program at Highlands. The students shared […]
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Fort Thomas Schools To Establish New Teaching Positions
Fort Thomas Board of Education. FTM file. By Jennifer Summer At the April 14th Board of Education meeting, motions were passed to add additional teaching positions. The first motion was to establish three new positions for elementary specials teachers in Art, Music, and World Language. The motion was put forth by Mr. Jeff Beach and […]
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Fort Thomas School Board Roundup (April)
Kim Grillot, sponsor of the Kentucky Youth Assembly talks about the conference at a Board of Education meeting. By Jennifer Summer The Fort Thomas Board of Education met on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. Board member, Brad Fennell was absent. Here’s your roundup. K-9s to Fight Crime Nine HMS students presented their legislative […]
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Fort Thomas Independent School Board Roundup (March)
The HHS Advanced Art students discussed the process that led to the design and creation of this year’s KSBA banner. Board Chair, Karen Allen, called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. on March 14, with all five board members in attendance. Student Attendance Day Tentative approval based on a first reading of policy for […]
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February Fort Thomas School Board Round-up
Highlands Principal, Brian Robinson, with some of the We The People winners. FTM file. By Amanda Dibiaso The Fort Thomas School Board held their monthly meeting Monday, February 8. Here’s your round-up: Recognition of We the People team: The board recognized the Highlands High School We the People team, who recently won the state championship […]