News From Boone County Schools

Debbie was nominated enthusiastically by Conner High School Principal Tim Hitzfield and over 30 of her peers! Ms. Slusher is the STC and also a classroom teacher at Conner. For the last 10 years she has taught Computer Programming and web design. She is described as hard working, involved, a model teacher and technician, professional, extraordinary, kind and generous. She is the backbone of Conner High School's Technology Department.

National Merit Finalists Named

The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®)-a test which serves as an initial screen of approximately 1.5 million entrants each year-and by meeting published program entry/participation requirements.

Congratulations to the following students in Boone County Schools who have received this honor:

Boone County High School - Jenna Abbott

Conner High School - Hannah Pennington

Ryle High School - Austin Merchant (attends Gatton Academy)

Ryle High School Cheerleaders

Ryle High School Cheerleaders competed in The National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) on February 8th and 9th. This competition is the most prestigious cheerleading championship in the country. The NHSCC is held at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Florida, and nationally televised on ESPN and ESPN2 to over 100 million homes and 32 countries nationwide each year.

Congratulations to the varsity squad who won 5th in the Nation in one of the hardest divisions, Medium Varsity A 1. They will be on ESPN March 24th.

Conner Middle School KMEA Performance and Director's Award

The National Band Association Citation of Excellence is awarded to outstanding concert band directors in the United States. It may be awarded to an individual whose ensemble has a history of a distinguished level of accomplishment, or an individual who has made significant contributions to music education and band.

Conner Middle School's band director, James Daughters is a recent recipient of this award.

For your enjoyment, the Conner Middle School Band, chorus, and orchestra performing Beethoven 9 at KMEA. Click here to listen!

Is there a teacher or music teacher you would like to recognize?

We all have "that" teacher who we would love to nominate for something, but for what and how?

Here is your chance!

The Barnes and Noble "My Favorite Teacher" Contest is an opportunity for Middle and High School students to write an essay, poem, or thank-you letter sharing how a teacher has influenced their life and why they appreciate and admire them. The deadline for entries is March 1, 2013. For more information or to nomination a teacher click here.

To say thank you to that music teacher who helps to make sure you love and play music, nominate them for the "Grammy Award for Music Teacher"! Teachers, administrators, students and parents are all able to make nominations. The deadline for entry is April 15, 2013. For more information click here.