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Governor Beshear Directs All Schools in Kentucky to Close Starting March 16
Fort Thomas to close starting Monday, March 16. – March 27 Fort Thomas Independent Schools issue statement on closures. Governor Beshear has closed all schools in the state of Kentucky starting Monday, Mar. 16 Governor Andy Beshear has issued a state of emergency in the state of Kentucky concerning the coronavirus. He has also announced […]
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Reminder: School Day Schedules Change in April
The school day for different Fort Thomas schools will change in April. (FTM file) By Robin Gee When Fort Thomas Independent Schools students return from spring break in April, they will have changed start times depending on the school. Created to accommodate changes brought on by major construction at Johnson Elementary, the revised start schedule […]
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School Board Praises Outgoing Member, Settles Into New Space
Outgoing school board member John Weyer accepts a small gift from Board Chair Jeff Beach. By Robin Gee For its December meeting, the Fort Thomas Independent School Board met for the first time at its new location in the 20 North Grand Building. The newly renovated building houses a new Professional Studies Center and […]
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Spring Break: A Pictorial Essay
Rebecca, Eric, Gabby (Woodfill, 1st grade) and Isabella (Woodfill, 3rd grade) Neufarth traveled to Florida. Now that we’re back in the swing of things at school and work, let’s take a look back at just some of the far-flung adventures Fort Thomas folks had on spring break last week. Tim, Danielle, Nevaeh, Chloe, Travis and […]
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Send Us Your Spring Break Pictures!
Fort Thomas Matters writer Jessie Duke and family are spending their spring break exploring Quebec, Canada. This week students who attend Fort Thomas Independent Schools (FTIS) are on spring break. And for many families, that means vacation—whether it’s a week away from home, day trips or a staycation. Jessie and Kevin Duke along with their […]
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Moyer Car-Line and Access Loop Now Closed
As of Wednesday evening, November 25, Ruth Moyer Elementary’s Access Loop is closed. November 10 marked the groundbreaking ceremony for Ruth Moyer Elementary’s renovation. Anyone who has gone through a home renovation knows this: No matter the outcome, there will be challenges along the way. “In the last decade we’ve done an amazing job with […]
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Fort Thomas Independent Schools Achieves District Accreditation
FTM file. Fort Thomas Independent Schools has achieved full district accreditation from AdvancED, which accredits over 30,000 schools in 72 countries around the world. Since participation is typically voluntary, schools and districts that go through this process are most often of high quality. October 19-21, the District hosted a five-member national external review team who […]
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Amy Leigh Brings Fort Thomas History to Life
Amy Leigh shares Fort Thomas history with local fourth graders. As a group of fourth-grade students walk through Tower Park toward the historic water tower, they shout “Mrs. Leigh! There’s Mrs. Leigh!” This past Friday students from all three Fort Thomas Independent Schools elementaries gathered at Tower Park for the culmination of their two-week stint […]
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Woodfill Elementary’s Big Top Festival This Weekend
This Sunday, September 20, noon to 6pm, Fort Thomas Public School’s Woodfill Elementary families, as well as the community at large, will fill the school’s parking lot and first floor for the annual Big Top Festival. Formerly called The Fall Festival, this longtime tradition will feature inflatables, a silent auction, food, a cake walk, games […]