Good news items:

Brad Armstrong

Brad Armstrong of Conner High School-was also recognized at the KIDS VOTING NORTHERN KENTUCKY Civic Leadership Awards as a Future Civic Leader. 

  

Mr. Daryl Westfield, physics and AP chemistry teacher from Cooper High School is the April 2014 Break the Mold Winner! Nominator and Cooper High Instructional Coach Durell "Butch" Hamm says of Mr. Westfield, "to meet Daryl, one would think that he is a quiet mild-mannered individual, but to watch Daryl teaching in the classroom, one would know differently! He is dynamic and energetic, constantly challenging students with questions and answers at a rapid-fire pace that keeps students engaged."  Mr. Westfield is known for his philosophical view that students must come first in all of the decisions that are made regarding education. Mr. Hamm has witnessed Mr. Westfield challenge his own colleagues with comments like, "Is this discussion a discussion of what is best for us as teachers or what is best for our students?" Mr. Westfield founded the AP chemistry and AP physics programs at Cooper High School.

  

Sportsmanship Award

 

This award is presented to deserving High School students who have demonstrated outstanding school spirit and leadership. 

Jessica Koors

 Jessica Koorsfrom Cooper High is a senior leader who is the epitome of what a leader should be both on the field and in the classroom. This young lady works hard to help her younger teammates learn the game. Jessica has been the starting varsity catcher since Cooper opened and has caught every inning of every game since she was in 7th grade (765 innings; 115 games). Jessica puts everything she has into the game and is very well respected as a top notch player in northern Kentucky, just last year she won the Northern Kentucky Sportswoman of the Year for Boone County. For her outstanding leadership skills she has been the captain of the team for the past 4 years. Jessica is an amazing representative for Cooper High and we wish her well upon her graduation!

 

Stephen Nash

Stephen Nash from Boone County High is an outstanding representative and choice for sportsmanship recognition. This past varsity basketball season Stephen was a team captain for the Rebels. On a daily basis he carries himself in a sportsmanlike manner, exhibiting outstanding character throughout the season. This behavior is demonstrated in games, practices and all team activities. Not only is Stephen successful on the basketball court, he is outstanding in the classroom as well. Stephen has a tremendous GPA, giving him an outstanding chance of being the class valedictorian in addition to very high ACT score of 34. Stephen has been offered and accepted Morehead State's highest academic scholarship for next year because of his accomplishments.
Boone County Schools is very proud of the outstanding role model representing the youth of the school district.

 

Alison Crupper

from Ryle High is a member of the fast-pitch softball team at Ryle. She is considered one of the best pitchers in the area! Ali will be counted on for her tremendous leadership skills and strong team play this season as the Lady Raiders plan to contend for a regional championship. Ali is an outstanding student and is currently taking 4 AP courses and is a straight "A" student. In addition, Ali is a very respectable young lady on the playing field and in the classroom. She has extremely high character and is a great representative of Ryle High and the softball team. Congratulations Ali on a job well done!

 

Nolan Gerlach from Conner High is the perfect example of the sportsmanship award. He carries and "A" average in a demanding advanced college prep curriculum. But it is Nolan's work ethic that sets him apart from his peers. In cross country and track he is an outstanding leader. He goes above and beyond during and after practices. He helps with the track meets by timing, moving hurdles, and putting equipment away. Nolan is an exceptional runner and has placed in the Cross Country State Championship. Win or lose he is an outstanding sportsman. Conner High School is proud to have Nolan Gerlach represent them in this award. 

 

Alison Crupper

   ELEMENTARY NEWS

Mann and Erpenbeck Elementary Schools held their first Haru Matsuri Japanese Spring Festival Saturday to celebrate Japanese culture.

Sushi Rolling Class

Face Painting

Koma & Kendama games

Summer Kimono Photo Booth

Karate Workshops

Look who has been nominated for a Bammy Award!  Stephens Principal James Detwiler was nominated by the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences in the category of Elementary School Principal for making a difference in education. The Bammy Awards is a cross-discipline honor that identifies and acknowledges the extraordinary work being done across the entire education field every day from teachers, principals and superintendents, to school nurses, support staff, advocates, researchers, school custodians, early childhood specialists, education journalists, parents and students. The Bammy Awards were created to help reverse the negative national narrative that dominates the education field.  Congrats Mr. Detwiler.

Click here to see his nomination details.

March Math Madness Night at Goodridge Elementary.  Parents and students participated in several activities including a Math Scavenger Hunt, Estimation Station, Trail Mix Math and Human Battleship. 

Sophia Zou, Tyler Super, Alexandra Cobble

The Thornwilde Elementary Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) had 3 members invited to compete at the 8th Annual State Championship at Rupp Arena in Lexington on April 22, 2014.

The Thornwilde STLP club is sponsored by Technology Teacher Guy Frye and has more than twenty 4th and 5th grade members. Students created a wide range of digital products including Digital Art, Manipulated Photos and Original Photographs. Students used a variety of free online resources to create their products. They worked on them at club meetings before school and also at home.

2014 Florence Elementary Governor's Cup Students

Florence Elementary placed in the Governor's Cup receiving multiple medals.  Placement District Level:  Composition Sam Holbrook fifth place.  Social Studies, Santiel Buckley fourth place and Ashton Wingate fourth place.  Mathematics Sam Holbrook fourth place.  Language Arts, Kayla Gibson third place and Carollen Aboagye fifth place.  Arts & Humanities, Kayla Gibson fourth place and Carollen Aboagye third place.  Our outstanding Future Problem Solving Team made up of Sam Holbrook, Santiel Buckley, Alyssa Blaine and Tyler Cropper placed second in District. 4th grade Future Problem Solving students include Tisen Moore, Briana Brown, Omar Recinos and Tanner Jackson. 
Florence Elementary is the proud recipient of one of the inaugural KAAC Outreach Grant awards.  They received $500 towards the purchase of a new Quick Recall buzzer system to be used by the Florence Elementary teams during practices, matches and Governor's Cup competitions.  

Comets for Kimberly at Collins Elementary.  This is a 5K run Saturday, April 26th to raise money for Kimberly Tomas Aguilar's family.  In January Kimberly was diagnosed with Leukemia.  

Click here to see how you can help or get involved with this weekends run.  

  HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

Congrats to Conner High's all-time Coaching Wins Leader

Coach Brad Arlinghaus set Conner's win record Monday, April 14th over the Raiders at Ryle High 5-1. Coach Arlinghaus now has 131 career wins surpassing Scott Thomas who won 130 before leaving the program 15 years ago. Under Coach Arlinghaus' leadership the Courgars have advanced beyond districts four  years in a row (2009-2012) another school record. To read the entire story on Cincinnati.com click here. 

Five Boone County High students were recognized on April 11 when Western Kentucky University announced the results of the 34th annual Mark of Excellence contest.
Seniors Rebecca Bodenbender and Gabrielle Frerman, sophomore Lydia Flamme, freshman Victoria Nash and former student Brendan Hamilton all placed in the contest that is hosted and judged by the Western Kentucky University Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
The contest encourages high school newspapers from across Kentucky to nominate students by submitting a portfolio of samples in a given category. Boone County students won an award in every category in which they were nominated.   

Boone County High School Choir and Cheerleaders participated in the Grand Opening of the new Marketplace Kroger in Florence.  Kroger presented them with a $1000 check to be used for their traveling expenses.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

From the Family Nurturing Center and PBS History Detective Wes Cowan...."When your child is talking to you, stop what you are doing and make eye contact.  Isn't that what you expect of them when you are talking to them?"