Kentucky will shift to a new accountability system for next school year The Kentucky Department of Education has released the results for the 2017 Assessment and Accountability and Fort Thomas Independent Schools, once again, have a reason to celebrate. A shift in how school districts will be measured academically in the next school year has […]
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Fort Thomas Ranks As Number One northern Kentucky School District
Complete Rankings and lists below Highlands High School. FTM file. Fort Thomas was once again ranked as the number one school district in Northern Kentucky, according to statewide test scores as the Kentucky Department of Education released school report cards for the 2015-16 school year. Last year for the first time, Fort Thomas Independent Schools […]
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OP-ED, Brent Cooper: When It Comes to Early Childhood Education, Who Are You Listening To?
Fort Thomas resident Brent Cooper. Via C-Forward. By Brent Cooper, president of Covington-based C-Forward. Early childhood education isn’t a Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Tea Party issue. It is a critical component to our community’s long term success, and should be treated that way, regardless of your political persuasion. If you are under the belief […]
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HMS Teacher up for KY Teacher of the Year
Rick Rafferty, Highlands Middle School Modern World Cultures Teacher, has been nominated for Kentucky Teacher of the Year. Rafferty is a long-time resident of Fort Thomas and has taught in the district for 18 years. “I am certainly honored, but also a bit embarrassed and a lot humbled,” Rafferty said about being nominated, adding that he […]
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BREAKING: Ruth Moyer Elementary Scheduled for Major Renovation
Ruth Moyer Elementary, expected to receive state funding for a major renovation. The Fort Thomas Independent School (FTIS) district has received word that Ruth Moyer Elementary has been slated to receive a major renovation. The news, for which the district has just received official confirmation today, was first hinted at last Monday night’s Board of […]
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Fort Thomas News – Midweek Update
1. Today was the grand opening of the New Garden – see previous post that includes the menu. This continues the renaissance of the Midway district and is a nice addition to the dining options the exist in the middle of town. Over the past couple of years we have a new streetscape, a Farmers […]