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ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER |
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Congrats: Rotary Teacher of the Year & Golden Apple nominees
Camp Ernst Middle School Teacher Karen Wiebe has been named Florence Rotary Teacher of the Year for her outstanding working in the area of Drama. Principal Eric McArtor says, "It's a much deserved recognition for all of her hard work and dedication."
And two Boone County School teachers have been nominated for the 2014 Golden Apple. Lisa Fischer of Longbranch Elementary and Pamela Schlagbaum of Thornwilde Elementary are two of the top twenty nominees. Thirteen winners will be chosen from the top twenty and announced at the Excellence in Education Celebration: Northern Kentucky has Talent! on Thursday March 27th at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. The Golden Apple is a prestigious award given to an outstanding teacher for his or her excellence in teaching. Teachers who receive the Golden Apple become lifetime members of the Golden Apple Academy of Teachers. |
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Boone County Schools Lead in Testing
The Boone County School District continues to rank first statewide out of Kentucky's large, diverse districts in the latest results of the EXPLORE and PLAN assessments. Read more here. |
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Boone County Youth In Government
Coinciding with President's Day projects and government studies in Boone County Schools, the City of Florence held it's annual Youth in Government program which included a President's Day display last week at the Florence Government Center. Classes in attendance were shown presentations on what makes up local government including the legislative duties of the Mayor and City Council, a tour of Council Chambers, the Police and Fire departments, the 911 Communications Center and Public Services Departments. Elementary schools in attendance included Erpenbeck, North Pointe, New Haven, Collins, Mann, Longbranch and Yealey. |
ELEMENTARY NEWS
 These Eight Erpenbeck Elementary students were selected to be a part of the Kentucky All-State Children's Choir. Students from around the state auditioned. Erpenbeck music teacher Betty Webber prepared them for the audition and they traveled to the Kentucky Music Educators conventioin to see the performance. Pictured back: Viviana Heredia, Andrew Strawn, Ryan Goodridge, and Maleigh Rickey. Pictured front: Brel Alsip, Jena Girrard, Taylor McGarvey and Lisa Malsom. These eight were part of 217 students selected statewide.
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Araceli Acosta & Chanz Winkle |
An adorable set of Kings and Queens from Florence Elementary's Valentine's Day dance. To celebrate the school hosted a dance where a King and Queen were crowned at every grade level. The selection process was simply entering their names into a drawing. After the names were drawn they each received a crown or tiara and got to stand beneath the arch of hearts. |
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MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
The Gray Middle School Math Counts Team moves from regional to state competition after placing in the top ten last weekend at Northern Kentucky University. The official team of four took second place (Ken Ryumae, Tanner Schmidt, Sheena Delp and Jeraan Fernando). Individually Jeraan took first place winning a full 4-year scholarship to both The University of Kentucky and Western Kentucky University. Ken took third place winning a partial scholarship to Western Kentucky University. They now advance to the state competition on March 22nd in Louisville.
Congratulations to Ockerman Middle School Cheerleaders. The team competed at the 2014 Jamfest Super National cheer competition in Indianapolis in January winning National Champions, the Spirit Award and a paid bid to the US Finals.
 Your looking at the newest American History Teacher of the Year. Ockerman Middle School's Doug Logan was selected as the Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher of the Year by the Simon Kenton Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. He has also earned the Kentucky Society Award. Mr. Logan was recognized because his instruction on the Revolutionary War era demonstrates educational efforts in the classroom that excel above the current accepted curriculum requirements. Congratulations to Mr. Logan.
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HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Congratulations to Conner High School Winter Guard. They placed first in their class of six guards at the annual Conner Winterguard and Percusion Show. They move on to the Tri-State Marching Arts Championships on Saturday March 29th at Ryle High.
 Conner High School's Jazz Band performs at the State Capitol Rotunda. Representative Addia Wuchner invited the band to perform for an hour at the Capitol Rotunda February 27th. The students were also honored on the House Floor during last Thursday's session. Members invited to perform: Brett Thaman-Alto Sax, Will Jones-Alto Sax, Mike Thompson-Tenor Sax, Jacob Keller-Tenor Sax, Nick Morgan-Bari Sax, Nick Schlie-Clarinet, Desmond Rader-Clarinet, Celeste Miller-Flute, Nicole Ortiz-Gonzalez-Flute, Keaton Hagins-Drum Set, Kevin Slayden-Drum Set, Cameron King-Piano, Jacob Hagedorn-Guitar, Christian Gamble-Bass Guitar, Matt Repka-Vibraphone, Wes Morelan-Trumpet, Josh Brown-Trumpet, Lucas Rolfsen-Trumpet, Conner Dhonau-Trumpet, Jeff Simon-Trombone, Luke Har-Trombone, Danny Purvis-Trombone and Band Director Chris Petersonn.
Congratulations to the Boone County High School's Forensic's Team. The team placed second overall at the Kentucky Education & Drama Association State Tournament. Zach Raleigh, Colin Waters, Nathan Sudenga, Clay Edwards and Lydia Brooks placed first in the Group Interpretation performing Shrek:The Musical.
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Thank you for taking an interest in the future of Boone County Schools!
The last of four Community Conversations was held last Thursday at Cooper High School. We thank all the parents, grandparents, school district employees and community business leaders who attended each Conversation and offered their ideas that will help determine Boone County's 5-year Strategic Plan. A Community Conversation was held at each high school Ryle, Boone, Conner and Cooper. |
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How's your Child's Health?
Does your child need a physical or immunizations? We've made it easy and convenient to get it done. Boone County Schools have partnered with HealthPoint Family care to bring medical care to our schools. Services have been expanded to include Conner Middle School in addition to RA Jones Middle. Click here for more information. |
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Kindergarten Registration for 2014-2015
If you have a child at home and not in school yet it's time to start thinking about preparing them for Kindergarten. To start the enrollment process your child must turn five before October 1st, 2014. Click here for the enrollment dates for the 2014- 2015 school year. The Boone County School District makes the process easy and fun for you and your child. Click here for kindergarten readiness videos then download the kindergarten enrollment packet. |
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