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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Achievement Coordinator: In-Home Checks About “Fairness”
By G. Michael Graham Highlands Middle School. FTM file. Aside from pushing the graduation rate at Highlands High School to 100 percent, one of the roles of the new Fort Thomas Independent School District’s Achievement Coordinator position deals with doing “in-home checks.” While overcrowding has been an issue in recent years, FTIS Achievement Coordinator Mark Goetz said […]
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Goetz assumes new role as FTIS Achievement Coordinator
When the Achievement Coordinator position came to fruition, the main goal listed is a huge one. That’s 100 percent graduation in the Fort Thomas Independent School District.
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Highlands Middle School SBDMC Names New Principal
Michael Howton. Provided. The Highlands Middle School School-Based Decision-Making Council (SBDMC) unanimously selected Michael Howton as principal of Highlands Middle School. Howton is presently principal at Mt. Healthy Junior/Senior High School. Howton earned his bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Northern Kentucky University and master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Cincinnati. Beginning […]
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Highlands Middle School Students Got Talent
By FTM “Budding Journalist” Sarah Cayton Zoe Zoeller and Emma Horton, sixth graders, sing Jar of Hearts Musicians, comedians, dancers, clowns and magicians took over Highland High School on Friday, April 24th, during the Highlands Middle School annual talent show. The performances featured the hidden talents that many students in the school don’t usually have […]
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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 […]