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Fayette County Public Schools calendar: Important dates to know for 2024-25 school year
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The state’s second largest school district is preparing for the beginning of the 2024-25 school year. Fayette County Public Schools teachers and about 40,000 students in Lexington will soon return to classrooms. The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 14 and the last day...
Local backpack giveaway provides back-to-school supplies to area kids
The work is already underway ahead of Saturday’s rally. Volunteers were busy stuffing backpacks inside the North Lexington Family YMCA gymnasium on West Loudon Avenue for the giveaway this weekend.
School board candidate says Fayette shouldn’t spend $26,500 on celebrity educator’s speech
Fayette County Public Schools is paying $26,500 for an appearance of nationally known educator Ron Clark. That’s “just wrong,” said retired Fayette principal Betsy Nantz Rutherford who is running for the 5th District Seat on the school board in November.
High school soccer coaches challenging the Lexington Sporting Club’s new under-20 academy
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Lexington Sporting Club has started an academy that is upsetting many central Kentucky soccer coaches, saying the program could pull their star players away from the high school pitch. The Lexington Sporting Club has an under-20 academy. The program is for 15-19-year-old boys who have...
Gerry Brooks inspires educators at professional development event in Pineville
Renowned educator and principal Gerry Brooks from Lexington, Kentucky, brought his unique blend of humor and practical advice to the Bell Theater on July 18, where he led a professional development session for teachers. The event was sponsored by Pineville Stop V, a Partners for Rural Impact program. Brooks, widely known for his engaging and […] The post Gerry Brooks inspires educators at professional development event in Pineville appeared first on Middlesboro News.
West Central High School’s Addie Seitz Leads Illinois to a Win in the Senior League Softball Regionals
Following an all-state softball season in the spring, West Central High School senior-to-be Addie Seitz is playing summer softball for an Illinois team that is currently participating in the Little League Senior Softball Central Region Tournament in Lexington, Kentucky. Seitz’s team is currently (2-0) and is tied with a team from Ohio as the only undefeated teams left in the 8-team tournament. She pitched a 4-inning perfect game against Kentucky on Wednesday, winning 16-0. Seitz struck out 7 of the 12 batters she faced. Just as she did during the high school season in the spring, Addie helped herself at the plate, as well, going 2-3 with 5 rbis and blasting a home run. Illinois and Ohio meet today for a chance to play for the regional championship game on Friday.
Danville High School has new assistant principal, School now has two assistant principals
Shelby Cameron, who is starting her 10th year working in the Danville Independent School District, is Danville High School’s new assistant principal, alongside Assistant Principal Tomma Huguely. She stepped into the role on July 1. Her prior role was secondary instructional specialist at DHS. That role has been dissolved and replaced with the additional assistant […] The post Danville High School has new assistant principal, School now has two assistant principals appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
FCPS paying private school leader $20K+ to talk to staff
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT)—This November, voters will decide whether the state can give money meant for public education to private schools. WKYT has just learned that three months out from the election, Fayette County Public Schools will pay a man who runs a private school more than $20,000 to speak at this year’s Employee Back to School Convocation.
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