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Quelling back-to-school anxieties for parents and students
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - With back-to-school season comes back-to-school anxiety for parents and students, especially when transitioning into a new school or grade. Lauren Bright, a kindergarten teacher with Dishman-McGinnis Elementary, said most of the nervousness from her first-time students comes from a fear of the unknown. “You’ll notice...
School safety improvement project underway for Bristow Elementary School
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A school safety improvement project is underway near Bristow Elementary School. The project includes a restricted crossing U-turn for the school, transportation officials say. This is set to open by the beginning of the school year. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 3 says motorists should...
Kentucky pediatrician talks about back to school checkups and routines
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - As kids prepare to return to school, it is also time to start thinking about and scheduling their yearly checkups or physical exams with their pediatrician. With appointments for the new school year already filling up fast at doctor’s offices, Norton Children’s is encouraging parents...
Construction at Greenwood High School continues as students are set to head back to class August 7
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Since last year, Greenwood High School has been undergoing a series of construction projects to update the school. “This is a roughly $50 million overhaul of Greenwood High School”, WCPS, CFO, and COO, Chris McIntyre said. “We’ve combined about four or five projects into one big project”.
WCPS school safety director gives tips to ensure drivers; students are safe in a school zone
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - With school starting soon, many of the areas and roads nearby will likely see an increase in traffic, especially in the early morning and mid-afternoon hours. To help with the flow of traffic, the Safety Director for WCPS and SRO manager for WCSO, Steve Chapell...
Graves Gilbert discusses benefits of following back-to-school checklist
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- With school right around the corner, Graves Gilbert’s Health Walk focused on helping parents prepare students for the upcoming school year. As school quickly approaches, many kids are coming out of the comfort that comes with summer and realizing that the pressures of school are just around the corner. With a solid support system and a general understanding of what comes next, most kids become more confident and better prepared for the school year.
‘Always let your reach exceed your grasp’: Former Hilltoppers to be inducted into Hall of Distinguished Alumni
From fighting for truth, battling maternal mortality or researching what forms individuals’ political beliefs, three former Hilltoppers will be inducted into the WKU Hall of Distinguished Alumni (HODA) Class of 2024, WKU announced on Thursday. The Hall’s Class of 2024 will include:. Al Cross (‘75) Joy Hamilton...
Sports Connection 7-28-24: Hart County Football
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Kaden Gaylord-Day and Brian Webb sit down with the Hart County Raiders, head coach Chad Griffin, seniors Kam Asbury, Madden Morgan, and Brenan Griffin, as they prepare for the new season after having a historical 2023 football season. They talk about that 2023 run, how the team looks heading into this season, and reflect on the memory of one of their coaches Jason Gedda, who recently passed away after a battle with lung cancer.
WKU Campus Rec Fundraiser Supports Student Employees
On Friday, July 12, Western Kentucky University (WKU) Campus Recreation & Wellness (CRW) held its 66th annual golf tournament to raise money for professional development opportunities for student employees. The event was held locally at Crosswinds Golf Course in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with participants consisting of faculty/staff and their immediate...
Institutional scholarships consume a growing share of WKU’s budget
WKU’s spending on institutional scholarships has more than tripled over the last decade, accounting for one of every six dollars WKU will spend in its unrestricted budget for 2024-25. The significant rise in spending on institutional scholarships — those funded by the university budget rather than scholarship endowments or...
Area Educators Take Part in Externships as Part of the SCK LAUNCH Talent Development Initiative
This July, thanks to the generous support of Ball Corporation, the National Corvette Museum, and NCM Motorsports, 36 educators from Bowling Green Independent Schools, Butler County Schools, Warren County Public Schools, and the Green River Regional Education Cooperative participated in the Educator Externship events. These events are a crucial component of the SCK LAUNCH Talent Development Initiative, designed to bridge the gap between education and industry.
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