The effort to connect its students, staff and families to mental health services has been strengthened, Walton-Verona Independent Schools officials said. The school district has partnered with mental health care coordination service firm Care Solace for ongoing therapy, family counseling and substance abuse services. “No matter what you’re experiencing, there is hope and help,” Walton-Verona […]
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Construction of Walton-Verona Intermediate School progressing
Construction of the new Walton-Verona Schools Intermediate School is progressing in a timely manner, school officials said. “It’s moving right along,” Walton-Verona Independent Schools Facilities Manager Jeremy Key said during the district’s school board meeting. “They’re currently ahead of schedule.” The gym front wall is up, the side walls are up and work on the […]
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Ed leaders want better funding for public schools over charter investment
Education leaders want to see adequate funding for Kentucky’s public schools before state and local dollars are divvied up for charter schools. Education leaders in Boone County are responding to the passage of House Bill 9, the controversial legislation that paves the way for charter school funding. The bill cleared the Senate Tuesday and now […]
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Walton-Verona reviews plan for new school building
Walton-Verona Independent School District is looking to build a new school to house its growing student population. During a recent board meeting, the Walton-Verona Board of Education was presented with an “early schematic” of a new intermediate school, one that will house fourth and fifth grade students. The elementary school currently teaches kindergarten through fourth […]