Highlands High School, along with every other FTIS school, was named a 2014 School of Distinction by the state/FTM file Fort Thomas Independent Schools (FTIS) has been named a 2014 District of Distinction by the state of Kentucky, one of only seven school districts in the state to receive such comprehensive recognition this year. FTIS […]
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Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming Events in Ft. Thomas
Just because the temperatures keep dropping, doesn’t mean you have to be holed up inside. Fight the winter blues, and check out some of these upcoming events around town… Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Presents: Joan The Girl of Arc: January 25 – 2:30pm The Ft. Thomas/Carrico Library is constantly hosting great programs and events […]
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No Blue Ribbon for Fort Thomas Schools This Year… Because They’ve Earned (Almost) All They Can Already
Last Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education announced the 2013 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Award winners. In Northern Kentucky, only two schools received the award this year: Mann Elementary of the Boone County School District and Beechwood HS of Beechwood Independent. Fort Thomas Independent was absent from this year’s award-winners, but that might be because all but […]
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Highlands Middle School Brings Back “Teaming”
By Lisa Birkley FortThomasMatters, FTIS Reporter Middle school is a time of wonder, exploration and learning. Who are we kidding; middle school can be the most confusing time of our lives. Physical, emotional, and social changes are all occurring at once, and these young people have to learn how to handle themselves in a variety […]
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Highlands Middle School Seeks Volunteers
Ft. Thomas prides itself in providing an excellent education for local students. The Ft. Thomas Independent School system has been recognized on both state and national levels for their achievements in educating the town’s youth. The schools boast an impressive array of faculty on staff, but that doesn’t mean that they couldn’t use a little […]
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What’s Going On: July 16th – July 21st
Well, I have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that the next week is basically another seven days of heat and humidity. The good news is that there are plenty of events happening this week to keep you distracted from the ridiculous weather. Here’s a guide to this week’s events […]
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FTEF Awards Grants
This year all 5 schools in the Fort Thomas Independent School District will have over $56,000 in additional funds to purchase new technology and supplies due to the Fort Thomas Foundation Foundation’s teacher grant program. This amount represents the most monies awarded by the Foundation in its history. Since 2001, the Foundation has awarded over […]
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Gripe of the Day (Guest Post by Marc Roth)
What are we teaching our kids today?? I’m amazed each morning that I’m either dropping my son off at Highlands Middle School or driving past one of the elementary schools and I get stuck behind parents that insist on stopping in the middle of the road to let their kids out. Never mind that there […]