Highlands Middle School, part of the Fort Thomas Independent Schools District, which has earned national accreditation with top scores from the Cognia accrediting body. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for […]
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BREAKING: Fort Thomas Independent Schools Selects Brian Robinson as Next Superintendent
Brian Robinson has been named the new superintendent of the Fort Thomas Independent Schools District Do you like this story? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here to donate! The Fort Thomas […]
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Highlands Principal Named Administrator of the Year by Kentucky Music Educators Association
Highlands High Principal and KMEA Administrator of the Year Matthew Bertasso by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Matt Bertasso, principal of Highlands High School, has been named Administrator of the Year by the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) for 2020-2021. Music has been a big part of Bertasso’s life and career. A Fort Thomas […]
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All Five Fort Thomas Schools Score High in Niche.com Rankings
Samuel Woodfill Elementary ranked #2 in Niche.com’s rankings of top Kentucky elementary schools. by Robin Gee Earlier this month we reported Highlands High School earned high marks in the Greater Cincinnati region and, with an A+ rating, it ranks highest in the list of non-magnet public high schools in Kentucky on the Niche.com school rankings […]
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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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Ruth A. Eger Leaders of Distinction Award Recipients Recognized
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Leadership Northern Kentucky program, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Ruth A. Eger Leaders of Distinction Award: Karen Cheser – Superintendent – Fort Thomas Independent Schools (Leadership NKY Class of 2012) Karen Cheser, Ed.D., is Superintendent of […]
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Ruth A. Eger Leaders of Distinction Award Recipients Announced
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Leadership Northern Kentucky program, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Ruth A. Eger Leaders of Distinction Award: Karen Cheser – Superintendent – Fort Thomas Independent Schools Dave Schroeder – Executive Director – Kenton County Public Library Jude […]
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Students and Teacher Honored as May Global Leaders
Students in all grades stepped up to join the Superintendent Student Advisory Council By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The Superintendent Student Advisory Council gives voice to the people most directly affected by the school environment. Students in all grade levels across the district were invited to volunteer to serve as advisors to Superintendent […]
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Community Invited: Get a First Look into Fort Thomas Independent Schools “Launch” Space
Space in the 20 Grand Building in Fort Thomas will give Fort Thomas Independent Schools students a unique experience that will give them insight to a world beyond the classroom. “Launch” is the innovative space the district has created to allow students opportunities to explore entrepreneurial career paths and there is an opportunity for the […]
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Education Commissioner Announces Changes to High School Graduation Requirement Proposal
In a news conference at Frederick Douglass High School in Lexington yesterday, Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis announced proposed revisions to minimum high school graduation requirements, in response to input received from educators and other education stakeholders. “We received constructive feedback from stakeholders across the state and have consequently made revisions to the proposal that […]