State-issued report cards grading Kentucky public schools and districts on last year’s academic performance will become publicly available this Thursday. This year’s report cards use the same grading criteria that were implemented back in 2022, though the state is changing its accountability system for next year’s batch. LINK nky breaks down how to read the […]
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Meet your superintendent: Kenton County Schools
Kenton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Henry Webb views the position as a 24/7 job. Webb started his education career at Floyd County Schools in eastern Kentucky as a teacher for visually impaired students in 1995, eventually becoming superintendent in 2007. After a decade, he joined Kenton County School District in 2017. This year marks his […]
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Newport Police to host Flock camera town hall, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, the Newport Police Department is hosting a town hall to answer questions about Flock cameras. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Arlinghaus Builders proposes 182-home […]
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Kenton County Schools approves paid maternity leave for teachers
The Kenton County School District Board of Education approved 30 days of paid maternity leave for teachers this week as part of the district’s contract negotiations with the Kenton County Education Association, the union that represents Kenton County teachers. The move follows the passage of Kentucky Senate Bill 9 last year, which mandated that Kentucky […]
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Ignite students prepare for Maker Expo by showcasing creativity
What you need to know Students at the Ignite Institute’s NKYMakerspace are preparing to share their creativity with the broader community through the annual Maker Expo. Lauren Mays, a senior at the Ignite Institute, describes herself as an artistic person. Through her internship with NKYMakerspace, her creativity flourished, she said. “I’m an artistic person. I […]
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More renovations are coming to Kenton County Schools
What you need to know More renovation approvals in the Kenton County Schools District took place this week. Specifically, the Kenton County Board of Education approved new design plans for renovations at Kenton Elementary and Taylor Mill Elementary. The Board also awarded a bid to Ashley Builders Group for site expansion work at River Ridge […]
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Kenton County Schools to stop using paper registration records
Kenton County Schools will switch to electronic student registration starting next academic year. The district is a late comer to electronic registration and filing systems, still officially relying on paper records along with roughly 25 other districts throughout Kentucky, according to district documents. The district hopes this will make the process of registration easier for […]
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More renovations approved for Kenton County Schools
What you need to know The Kenton County Schools Board of Education approved another round of renovation projects in the district Monday night. Specifically, the approvals were for construction at Taylor Mill Elementary School and Ryland Heights Elementary School, which altogether will cost the district about $29.9 million, according to district estimates. “Primarily, what’s driving […]
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Kenton County Schools honored as district of distinction
Kenton County Schools have been named as a 2026 District Administration Leadership Institute National Award of Distinction, which honors districts for innovative learning initiatives and dedication to education. The District Administration Leadership Institute provides training opportunities for education professionals. Superintendent Henry Webb accepted the distinction on Wednesday at the institute’s Superintendents Summit, which concluded Thursday. […]
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How do schools work in NKY?
Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties have about 55,000 students enrolled in its 13 public school districts. Kentucky’s 1838 education law established the state’s first system of free education, according to the Kentucky Historical Society. The legislation established a system that included a state superintendent, state board of education, and county board of education. But the […]
