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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WVHS students ‘all safe’ after nearby police call sends campus into lockdown
This story was updated at 12:30 p.m. to include information from the Walton Verona Superintendent. Walton-Verona Independent School District placed the high school on a brief lockdown Monday morning while law enforcement responded to an individual experiencing a mental health crisis. Walton-Verona Superintendent Matt Baker confirmed the nature of the police call with LINK nky. […]
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Candidates focused on growth in Walton school board race
Three seats on the Walton-Verona Independent Schools Board of Education are up for grabs, and only one candidate in the field of seven is an incumbent. In Kentucky, school board members are elected to serve four-year terms. Elections occur every two years, and the number of school board members up for reelection alternates between two […]
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Five NKY school districts make list of top 25 in Cincinnati area
Niche.com released its top 25 school districts in the Greater Cincinnati Area for 2023, and five Northern Kentucky districts made the list. The rankings are based on an analysis of statistics such as state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more. Here are the districts that […]
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Unable to fill vacancy, Walton-Verona extends board member search
It has been exactly 70 days since Stephanie Thornberry resigned from her position at the Walton-Verona Independent Schools Board of Education, and the search for her replacement continues. Thornberry resigned on July 14. Though she didn’t give a reason in her resignation letter, records show she purchased property outside of the school district she represented. […]
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Walton school board to interview candidates for vacancy
The board met on Thursday night to discuss the vacancy during a regular board meeting.