With the concept of service before self serving as the backdrop, the Northern Kentucky branch of the NAACP celebrated its 23rd annual Freedom Fund Gala in Florence on Friday. Attendees gathered at the Hilton Cincinnati Airport Hotel to fellowship, dine and celebrate partnerships, with the overarching goal of focusing on ensuring all in the region […]
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Educational leaders discuss workforce development
Educational leaders at schools across Northern Kentucky discussed how their institutions are meeting the needs of today’s workforce. The panel members discussed the skills and qualities necessary for today’s workforce and how regional businesses can attract talent. Panelists included superintendent of Newport Independent Schools Tony Watts, Northern Kentucky University Director of Enterprise Engagement Jenny Sand, […]
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Newport: city raises one tax rate, school board lowers property tax rate
With property tax season in Newport beginning Oct. 1, the City of Newport voted to raise its personal property tax rate, while the school district voted to lower its property tax rate. Property taxes levied by the city and Board of Education are due and payable by Oct. 31. Property taxes are considered delinquent if […]
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Newport celebrates teacher of the year semifinalist
The Newport Independent School District is celebrating one of its own in his nomination for the 2023 Kentucky Teacher of the Year contest. Nate Green was announced as one of 11 semifinalists for the 2023 Kentucky Teacher of the Year in early August. Green teaches 7th and 8th grade social studies, history and language arts […]
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Newport Schools and Westside Citizens Coalition teaming up for community picnic
Following its new theme of Moving Forward Together, the Newport Independent School District and the Westside Citizens Coalition are hosting a community cookout this Saturday. The cookout is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bernadette Watkins Park at the corner of 6th and Patterson streets. Members of the community are invited to attend […]
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Newport announces new intermediate school principal
Newport Independent Schools hired a veteran educator with experience as an administrator as the new principal of Newport Intermediate School. Jennifer Michael just completed her tenth year in public education and her seventh year at Newport. “I hired Jennifer as a business teacher at Newport High School when I was the principal,” said Newport Independent […]
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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 […]