 ELEMENTARY NEWS Burlington Elementary's STEM lab project 
Burlington Elementary students seen here using 21st Century skills: 4C's (creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communiation) in
Tammy Kemper's STEM lab. Fourth and fifth grade classes are collaborating on a design for a roller coaster. Since they all can't be together at one time they communicate with other classes via notes
and video chat. Then of course there's lunch and recess. These could be the designers of the next big ride at King's Island...wait for it.
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Friday, April 25, all fifth grade students at Goodridge Elementary "immigrated to America." They were processed through Ellis
Island as part of a Fifth Grade lesson on immigration. Men and Women of Conner Students from Conner High School assisted with the project. The volunteers were all in period dress for the event. Students all had identification papers taken from real life records from Ellis Island manifests and either made it into America easily: were detained in the detention center; had to go to the doctor; sent to the hospital and/or deported back to their mother country. Eventually, all students made it in America. Once they made it into America they were treated to cookies made by members of Bullittsburg Baptist church and church. The program is run by the school's Family Resource Center.
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A sure sign Spring is upon us. Dandelions and Easter Eggs....Cutie Pah-tooties.
2-year-old Kacie Poe and Kindergartner Case Testerman at the Florence Child Development Center find a treasure of hidden eggs.  
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| MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS Ockerman Middle School's 8th graders are about to study America's Civil War. The annual Civil War Day reenactment is next Friday, May 9th. It's an all day event from 7:45 a.m. until 2 p.m. Stuidents will experience several aspects of life during the Civil War and even hear a speech giving by President Abraham Lincoln. Click here for more information on the day's events. |
| HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Graduation dates: Mark your calendar BCHS Tuesday June 3 - 7 PM
CHS Wednesday June 4 - 7 PM
RCHS Thursday June 5 - 7 PM
RHS Friday June 6 - 7:30 PM
 Congratulations to these three students from Boone County High School. They have been accepted to the Governor's School for the Arts. Should they accept they will attend Centre College this summer for free to be a part of an intensive arts instruction program for three weeks. This program is designed to prepare them for their college careers and future professions. From left: Carson Kruml (Drama), center: Lydia Brooks (Drama), right: Sam Johnson (Musical Theatre) The Conner High School Robotics Team placed 5th at the Robo Challenge State Tournament Tuesday, April 22nd after winning the Campbell County Regional last month. The RCX competition is a way for students to use math and science to foster teamwork, communication, computer programing, and problem solving skills. The teams are tasked with completing missions modeled on the Super Storm Sandy disaster which affected the Atlantic coast. The students design, build and program LEGO robots to score points. Returning students are looking forward to competing in the Mission to Mars competition next year. Coached by Michael Barker, the team was made up of Grant Godbey, Kendyl Strahan, Cody Haskett, Samantha Potter, Tyler Cooper, and Zach Farrell. |
 Boone County Community Activities Fair 2014 The Boone County School District and Boone County Community Partners collaborate to provide learning opportunities, programs and resources for the community. Come out to the Fair to find out what's available for you and your family in your own back yard. There will be fun for all ages....music, popcorn, bouncy houses and much more. This is the place to be if you want to find out what's going on in your community. Click here to get more information.
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Volunteer Opportunities for Students
The Boone County Animal Shelter is looking for students who want or need volunteer hours to help them take care of some of their loveable pets. Students 13-15 must have a parent with them when volunteering and those 16 and over may volunteer independently. For more information call 859.586.5285. |
