News From Boone County Schools

The late Bill Coleman was a charter member of the Boone County Community Education Advisory Council. Bill never missed a meeting in the entire 25 year history he served! There are so many things about Bill to admire, but a few to highlight are:

He always showed up; you could count on him.
He had the pulse of the community; as a business person, out and about in our area, he knew where the needs were and he humanized those needs.
He always asked: "how can we make people's lives better, as a result of our services?"

He was a modest leader; he never stepped in the spotlight; he was behind the scenes making a positive difference. He didn't want personal recognition or credit, but he was always in the front row applauding others' achievements.

In an effort to honor Bill and our many committed volunteers, The Bill Coleman Volunteer Award was established. This year Susan Jump from Conner High School is the recipient of the Bill Coleman Volunteer Award.

Susan is the Business Education Success Team coordinator as part of Conner High School's partnership with Citi. Susan is described as a natural leader with an amazing commitment to Conner High School. She works with both students and faculty and is able to recognize the demands on them and provide necessary supports.

In her seven years of volunteering at Conner, Susan has been the driving force of the BEST partnership and truly makes a difference for everyone Conner High School.

Boone County Schools applauds her efforts and commitment to the staff and students of the district!

Lego Town happening this week!

LEGO Town returns to Camp Ernst Middle School this week!

This complete town made of Lego bricks will be on display:

- Thursday, June 20 (1-8pm)

- Friday, June 21 (1-8pm)

- Saturday, June 22 (11am-5pm).

The town is the creation of volunteer Sam Lapin, whose son is an 8th grader at the school. It features running trains, an operating amusement park, an airport, a castle, space center, water area, stores, homes, boats, cars, and lots of surprises.

The entry fee is $3 (free to children under 4) and all proceeds benefit the school. FOX19 Meteorologist / Host Frank Marzullo will do the ribbon cutting tomorrow morning, June 19th, at 7:40 A.M. live, on the air, from Camp Ernst Middle School.

Erpenbeck Elementary students participate in "Camp Invention"

Camp Invention was held at Erpenbeck Elementary last week. Thi was a fun filled week of science exploration where children invent things all week long!

Noah Kahman, Sebastian Ellis excavating a fossil excavated from a pool.

Colten Vanover, Noah Smith, and Trevor Foley launching rubber ducks into a kiddie-pool using the duck launchers they built from old electronics they brought from home.

Jordan Heheman, Megan Howard, Daniel Crase excavating a sponge encased in ice.