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Andrew Way recognized for excellence in academics, athletics and community involvement
The U.S. Army and the Pro Football Hall of Fame recognized Conner High School student-athlete Andrew Way on Wednesday, November 20th as one of 10 finalists
"The U.S. Army is strongly committed to America's youth and supports their many achievements," said Mark Davis, deputy assistant Secretary of Army for Marketing. "The nominees for the Award for Excellence possess a unique set of strengths and adherence to a core set of valuesshared by Army Strong Soldiers. These students don't just excel athletically and academically--they are leaders in their communities."
Pro Football Hall of Famer, and Cincinnati Bengals great, Anthony Muñoz presented Way with his Award for Excellence Finalist plaque during a special ceremony at Conner High School.
Each of the 10 finalists will travel to the 2014 U.S. Army All-American Bowl and participate in various activities. The winner of the Award for Excellence will be announced during the Bowl's Awards Ceremony on Jan. 3, 2014.The inaugural Award for Excellence was awarded last year to Nate Lowis from Sacred-Heart Griffin High School in Springfield, Illinois
For more information on the program, visit: www.goarmy.com/AAB or www.profootballhof.com/Army 
for the U.S. Army - Pro Football Hall of Fame Award for Excellence. In its second year, the Award for Excellence program, which is open to all United States sophomore and junior level high school athletes, focuses on not only athletic achievement, but excellence in academics and community involvement. |
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Mann Elementary goes to Washington!
Excitement continues to reverberate in the halls of Mann Elementary as the staff, parents, students and community members celebrate their 2013 National Blue Ribbon Excellence Award. Mann Elementary was one of 236 public schools across the nation that attended the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Ceremony in Washington, DC on Nov. 18-19. Superintendent Poe, Principal Connie Crigger, Teacher Jennifer Parrett, and Counselor Shelley Mayberry were in attendance for the event.
Mann Elementary was one of five Kentucky schools nominated in September 2012 by Kentucky Commissioner of Education, Dr. Terry Holliday. After the nomination the school completed a lengthy application process that included the last three years of school test scores in several categories. The application then went through a stringent review process by the National Blue Ribbon Panel. The official notification was announced by Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, in September 2013.
This program began in 1982 and there have been approximately 7,000 schools receive this award. This places the school in the top 10% of schools in the nation. Mann is honored to be the first Boone County School to receive this award. Congratulations to the Mann Elementary students, staff, and parents for their commitment to excellence.
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Boone County Schools is one of 5 school districts to receive national grant
At a time when school systems across the country are stepping up efforts to educate the "total child," five school districts have been awarded grants of $25,000 each to expand learning opportunities and enhance college and career readiness, announced today by AASA (American Association of School Administrators), The School Superintendents Association. The grants will provide the districts with funds to build partnerships, capacity and structures to offer more and more varied learning opportunities to their students.
Ready by 21® is a set of innovative strategies developed by The Forum for Youth Investment that helps communities improve the odds that all children and youth will be ready for college, work and life. Ready by 21 increases the capacity of leaders to achieve collective impact for children and youth by providing standards, proven tools and solutions, and ways to measure and track their success. To see examples of Ready by 21 work in communities, click here.
"A quality education is more than what takes place inside the classroom," said Karen Pittman, president and chief executive officer of The Forum for Youth Investment. "Schools need support from the entire community to ensure our children and young adults are ready for college, work and life. We're very pleased to partner with AASA, an organization dedicated to strengthening school districts nationwide, as we work to achieve our goals."
The five districts chosen to receive the grants include:
· District of Columbia Public Schools (Washington, D.C.);
· Boone County Schools (Florence, KY.);
· Jefferson County Public Schools (Louisville, KY.);
· Goochland County Public Schools (Va.) in partnership with Richmond Public Schools (Va.);
· Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (Tenn.).
A signature partner of Ready by 21, AASA supports expanded learning opportunities at local and district levels including not just the amount of time spent learning, but the what, when, where and how youth learn. This can include extending or revamping the school day, offering before and after-school activities, experiential learning, internships, summer learning and building community schools. |
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Boone County High School's Ben Brown recognized for contribution to community
NKY.com showcased our very own Ben Brown from Boone County High School for not only what he gives to the students of Boone County High School but also to the community at large!
Dave Trosper, head football coach at Conner High School, recruited Brown to play at Boone County and later helped convince him to attend Morehead State. He said Brown is the type of leader every community needs.
"As a protégé, he puts a smile on your face because he's out there doing so many good things," Trosper said. "He is an excellent coach, mentor and advocate for youth. Sometimes it is difficult to connect with young people, but Ben enjoys social media and it enables him to reach them and offer support in a way they can relate to."
Ben is a Youth Service Center coordinator for Boone County Schools and a member of the Boone County Alliance for Healthy Youth, and Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission's Collaboration of Children and Communities, which brings community partners together to resolve issues that exist within families.
Please read the article in its entirety by clicking here. |
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 Stuff the Bus check presentation
Dustin DiChiara, Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-a, Florence and the ever famous Chick-fil-a cow presented the Boone County Schools resource centers with a check for $500 for winning the "Stuff the Bus" challenge that took place on August 5, 2013.
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