If all goes well, the 2020 Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs will be held on the NKU campus this summer, yet organizers say they will adjust plans as information unfolds. (Img: GSE/NKU) By Robin Gee Three Highlands High School students are among a select group who have been invited to attend the 2020 Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs […]
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On Governor Recommendation, Schools Will Continue NTI Through End of School Year
Fort Thomas schools will continue non-traditional instruction (NTI) through the end of the school year. (Img: Highlands High School – FTM File) By Jessie Eden Fort Thomas Independent Schools announced via the FTIS Facebook page on Monday that in-person classes will be suspended through the end of the school year. NTI (also known as ‘non-traditional […]
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Gov. Beshear Announces 11 Deaths and 100 New Cases, Extends School Closures Until May 4
Gov. Beshear extends in-person instruction at schools until May 4. For official resources, information and help regarding Covid-19 and the coronavirus, please visit kycovid19.ky.gov. By Jessie Eden Gov. Beshear provided an update on Thursday on the number of cases and deaths in Kentucky. As of Thursday, there were 11 deaths and 100 new cases. As of […]
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Highlands Wins First Combined Swimming and Diving Team Title in 25 Years
Members of the Highlands boys and girls swim teams had not yet been born the last time the school won a combined swimming and diving championship. Twenty-five years later, the team has triumphed. by Robin Gee Highlands High School boys and girls swimming teams took home their first state trophy since 1995 for overall combined […]
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FTIS Once Again Ranked #1 Best School District in Kentucky
Fort Thomas Independent Schools once again ranked #1 for Best School District in Ky. By Jessie Eden Fort Thomas Independent Schools has once again been ranked as #1 in the state of Kentucky for Best School District in Kentucky by Niche.com. Murray Independent Schools in Murray, Ky, claimed the #2 ranking and Beechwood Independent Schools […]
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Two Highlands Teachers Recognized as National Board Certified Teachers
Kentucky recognizes 219 new National Board Certified Teachers…two of which are from Fort Thomas. By Jessie Eden Two Highlands teachers are being recognized as National Board Certified teachers. Allison Roth and Michelle LaMantia both work at Woodfill Elementary School and were a part of Kentucky’s fifth largest class of newly certified National Board Certified Teachers […]
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Two Johnson Teachers Honored as Global Leaders for Compassion in Their Classrooms
Wynne Philippe and her children honored Johnson teachers Katie Mills (l) and Stephanie Perkins (r) as Global Leaders. By Robin Gee Johnson Elementary teachers Stephanie Perkins and Katie Mills were presented Global Leader awards at the Fort Thomas Independent Schools board meeting in December. The teachers were nominated by Wynne Philippe, a parent of two […]
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School District Holiday Card Features Work of Johnson Student
Johnson student Bentley with his card design. His work is featured on the 2019 holiday card from the Fort Thomas Independent Schools District. By Robin Gee Congratulations go to Johnson Elementary third-grader Bentley Hoffman for designing this year’s holiday greeting card for the Fort Thomas Independent School District. Hoffman’s card features a beautifully decorated holiday […]
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Fort Thomas Independent Schools earn high marks across the board in new state system
Kentucky Department of Education Rolls Out New Accountability System For the first time ever educators, parents, students and education stakeholders were able to see how their local schools are performing under Kentucky’s new 5-star accountability system and Fort Thomas Independent Schools have reasons to celebrate. All five schools earned a 4- or 5-star overall performance […]
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Highlands Students Take Two State Student Leadership Champion Titles
Senior Rajdeep Vaghela was named an FCCLA state champion for his hotel interior design project. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Highlands High School students, senior Rajdeep Vaghela and junior Ashley Coulter recently won state championships at the Kentucky Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) conference in Louisville and are headed to […]
