Kenton County Schools has implemented a universal meal program, which provides breakfast and lunch at no cost to every student in the district, reducing stigma, eliminating uncollected meal charges and increasing overall revenue for the district.
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Government at a glance: Weekly meeting highlights
Kenton County Board of Education approved a $1.5 million contract for eight new school buses, Boone County Planning Commission approved a zoning change for cannabis businesses, and Southgate City Council voted to join Southbank Partners to expand their outlook on regional development.
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Kenton County Schools to acquire eight new buses, aiming for updated fleet
Kenton County Schools have approved a $1.5 million contract to lease eight new 84-passenger buses from the Kentucky Interlocal School Transportation Association, which will be paid in 10 annual installments, allowing the district to keep the fleet updated and reduce costs on equipment and repairs.
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Osterhage loved playing, refereeing soccer
You only needed about 20 seconds to determine what Ja Osterhage enjoyed most. “He loved the game of soccer, there’s no ifs, ands or buts about it,” Ja’s dad, John Osterhage said Wednesday. “He ate, slept and breathed anything that had to do with it. As he got older, he was on every forum you […]
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CovCath’s 514 total yards more than enough to defeat Simon Kenton
“Well done,” Covington Catholic coach Eddie Eviston said Friday. And it was. The Colonels gained 514 total yards, junior Dylan Gaiser scored three touchdowns, and the defense intercepted four Simon Kenton passes in a 42-3 running clock win at Dennis Griffin Stadium. “It was really all the line,” Gaiser said. “If I had an open […]
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Learn a new language at Spanish on the Fly in Ludlow
As the Spanish language becomes more prevalent in American society, entrepreneur Lori Wall provides Northern Kentuckians with a valuable opportunity: the ability to learn a new language. Wall’s in-depth knowledge of the language was honed through years of teaching at schools around the region, including Kenton County Schools, Villa Madonna Academy and Notre Dame Academy. […]
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Kenton County Schools apologizes for ‘confusion’ over gender, sexuality topics letter
Kenton County Schools has apologized after “inadvertently” sending a letter home to 63 students seeking parental consent to talk about sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression with those children. The letter, dated Aug. 14, asked parents or guardians if they consent or decline to have a school-based mental health provider talk to their child […]
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Four downs with Scott
Scott High School is looking to improve upon last year’s 2-8 record with new head coach Justin Franklin, who emphasizes accountability and discipline in his players.
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Even with SEEK, school funding has clear winners, losers
This story originally appeared in the June 21, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. Kentucky budgets more than a third of state funds for K-12 education, with both state government and local school districts – including all public school districts in Northern Kentucky – helping to fund […]
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NKY Class 3A, Region 5 track and field leaders
Boys As of April 22 Source: KytrackXC (ky.milesplit.com) Top eight Boys 100-meter dash Tate Glass, Campbell Co. 11.25 Dylan Lee, Ryle 11.29 Charlie Edmondson, Conner 11.32 Ben Mwamba, Dixie Hts. 11.34 Cole Henry, Cooper 11.40 Nathan Verax, Ryle 11.53 Elijah Harrison, Cooper 11.53 Anton Fulmer, Dixie Hts. 11.57 200-meter dash Charlie Edmondson, Conner 22.47 Dylan Lee, […]