River Ridge earns School of Distinction Three weeks ago, River Ridge Elementary was named a School of Distinction by the Kentucky Department of Education. Its test scores under the new Unbridled Learning accountability model ranked 18th in the state among 733 public elementary schools, putting it in the 98th percentile. Read how the largest school in the district with a free and reduced lunch population of 42 percent; special needs population of 27 percent; and almost 100 English as a Second Language students reached this pinnacle of excellence by clicking on this link. |
Chloe Turner, Simon Kenton senior, is named
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Chloe Turner |
Channel 9 Student of the Week
Chloe is a very distinguished student. She earned a five on last year's AP US History class and this year is taking AP English, Calculus and Chemistry.
In addition to being an excellent student, Chloe is an athlete and a friend to all.
"I think that a lot of people can see that I'm a hard worker and that if they need help with something I'm always willing to help, especially if it's studying or maybe they just need somebody to talk to," said Chloe.
Learn more about the exceptional traits that made Chloe the Channel 9 Student of the Week by clicking here. |
Academies Grand Opening celebration was grand The Biomedical Sciences, Sustainable Energy Technology Engineering and High Performance Production Technology Academies new location was officially opened November 13. Over 250 proud parents watched their children receive their white coats or demonstrate their career pathway skills during this festive evening. The parents had the opportunity to witness
first-hand why their children can't wait to get to school every day. Students can't wait to get to school because they are immersed in the real world application of their chosen career path. Career exploration is taken to a deeper level of career implementation in the Academies structure. Designed for students who know their career pathway, the academies provide a seamless pipeline for students to graduate college and career ready. The Academies opened this school year and include six career paths: Engineering located at Simon Kenton, Media Arts and Informatics located at Dixie. |
Dixie Heights award-winning teacher is featured in Kentucky Enquirer
Kris Gillis is an excellent teacher. He is respected by peers and students alike. But did you know the 2013 Ashland Inc. Teacher Achievement Award winner's passion for education comes naturally?
Open this link to learn about Kris's education odyssey.
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