The new top brass at Fort Thomas Independent Schools: Bill Bradford, Karen Cheser and Jamee Flaherty. FTM file. Since Gene Kirchner announced his retirement from Fort Thomas Schools in March, the district has had to replace not only its superintendent, but its two assistant superintendents as well. Both Jon Stratton and Ginger Webb announced their […]
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Gene Kirchner On Why He’s Retiring, How Charter Schools Will Affect Fort Thomas
Superintendent Gene Kirchner sits for an interview in his office with Mark Collier. FTM file. Superintendent of Fort Thomas Schools, Gene Kirchner, announced his retirement at the March 13 Board Meeting. In this exclusive interview with Fort Thomas Matters Radio, Kirchner tells Mark Collier why and what’s next. The Charter School bill, HB 520, from […]
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BREAKING: Fort Thomas Independent Schools Superintendent To Retire
Gene Kirchner Fort Thomas Independent Schools Superintendent Gene Kirchner to Retire. See the below letter: Dear Board of Education Members, It is with mixed emotion that I write this letter to inform you of my intent to retire effective June 30, 2017. After 34 years in public education, it simply makes sense for me to […]
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WES Talks: Community Experts Inspiring Parents to Inspire Kids
Community members will gather at Woodfill Elementary to help parents prepare their children for the 21st century. Some of the community’s most influential members are gathering at Woodfill Elementary Monday night, March 20th, to give 3- to 5-minute speeches about how to best prepare students for the 21st century. It’s like TED talks and all […]
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Vision 2020: Promises Fulfilled to Highlands Class of 2020
Superintendent Gene Kirchner and Highlands Principal Brian Robinson welcome the symbolic class of 2020 to Highlands High School. FTM file. The incoming freshmen class at Highlands High School entered the doors as students for the first time yesterday, as they started their freshmen orientation. Two-Hundred and sixty students adorned in different colored tee shirts that […]
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Ruth Moyer Elementary Breaks Ground on Renovation (11-10-15)
Ruth Moyer Students break the first ground at Ruth Moyer School as Superintendent, Gene Kirchner, looks on. FTM file. A groundbreaking ceremony was held yesterdayWednesday, November 10 on the front lawn of Ruth Moyer Elementary. Guests included local lawmakers, members of the Fort Thomas School Boards and Education Foundations, construction staff and local leaders. Each […]
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Board of Education Passes Emergency Measure to Replace Highlands Gym Floor
The floor at the Highlands gymnasium has buckled due to water damage. Brand new bleachers and a jumbotron are seen in the background. FTM file. The Fort Thomas Independent Schools Board of Education passed an emergency measure yesterday to approve the replacement of the hardwood court in the gymnasium, which is currently under construction. The […]
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Ruth Moyer Waiting for Approval on Bid Documents
Hopeful to Award the Project to a General Contractor Next Month Ruth Moyer Elementary. FTM file. Fort Thomas Independent Schools unveiled a two-year plan on February 25 to renovate and rebuild Moyer. The Kentucky School Facilities Construction Commission pledged to pay the bulk of the estimated $20 million cost in September 2014, and were able to […]
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FTIS Administrators, Board of Education To Revisit All-Day Kindergarten Selection Process
PHOTO: G. Michael Graham. Fort Thomas resident Rob Heilman (right) listens during the monthly Fort Thomas Independent School District Board of Education meeting Monday. Heilman and some other parents hope to see another all-day Kindergarten class added at Johnson Elementary School next year. For years, there has been four all-day Kindergarten classes at the three […]
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Student Illness Brings Below Average Attendance Across Fort Thomas Schools
Student illness caused attendance at HHS to drop below average levels for three days in a row this week./FTM file This story has been updated to include Thursday’s attendance numbers. Highlands High School has seen below average attendance this week, as a result of illness among students.