The Newport Independent School District (NISD) ranks in the bottom 5 percent for student achievement in Kentucky, despite being one of the state’s most well-funded districts, according to a Newport Education Task Force report. The report was publicly presented for the first time during a special meeting of the city commission last Thursday. The report […]
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Newport schools assisting families forced to vacate Victoria Square Apartments
Newport Independent Schools announced Thursday that the school district would assist families and students who live in the Victoria Square apartment complex in Newport and are being forced to vacate. The new owners of the Victoria Square Apartments told tenants this week that they needed to vacate their homes by Sept. 30. These notices come […]
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Newport High School names new principal
Newport High School has a new principal. Tim Grayson, who previously served in an administrative role as the director of facilities and transportation for Newport Independent Schools, will take over leadership of the high school for the next school year. He has three decades of experience in education as a teacher, principal, and administrator. “Tim […]
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Newport Schools teams with NKU on grant designed to attract minority teachers
The Newport Independent Schools and Northern Kentucky University have teamed up on a grant that is designed to enhance diversity by attracting minority teachers to the district. The Diverse Educator Grant for middle and secondary school teachers offers $10,000 scholarships for NKU’s Master of Arts in Teaching program, which allows holders of a bachelor’s degree […]
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NKY students can earn associate’s degree in high school
Northern Kentucky students will be able to obtain an associate’s degree at the same time they earn their high school diploma. The Northern Kentucky University Young Scholars Academy is a program that brings students to the NKU campus for dual credit courses, where they will get early exposure to a collegiate environment from professors partnering […]
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Newport High students’ artwork chosen for traveling exhibit
Two Newport High School students’ artwork was selected to appear in a traveling art exhibit on display at Newport High School. “Student Traveling Art Exhibit, A Matter of Perspective” features original artwork from students with disabilities across Kentucky. Ivan Tafolla and Lacyann Howard’s work will be on display as part of the exhibit until Feb. […]
