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Education

  • HITTING THE HIGH NOTES

    Jaclyn Fitzgerald, a fifth grader at Dry Ridge Elementary School, has been chosen for the 2011 All-State Children’s Chorus, the highest level of recognition for vocal music students in the state of Kentucky.
    She auditioned a recorded audio and was selected from over 600 entries and she will perform at the annual conference of the Kentucky Music Educator’s Association Feb. 10, at the Galt House in Louisville.

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  • Inside Our Schools

    Isaac Espicio
    Isaac Espicio is WES Primary Student of the Week. He is in Julie Stanley’s kindergarten class.
    “Isaac comes to school each day ready to learn,” Stanley said. “He always puts forth his best ever and is a great friend to others.  He is a bright spot in my day and makes each day so special!”
    Autumn Fryman
    Autumn Fryman is WES Intermediate Student of the Week. She is in Anna Thompson’s fourth grade class.

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  • Music In Our Schools

    Williamstown students chosen for Northern Ky. Honor Choir

    Fifteen Williamstown Junior/Senior High students were recently selected as members of the Northern Kentucky Honor Choir.

    The Northern Kentucky High School Honor Choir was held in November at Northern Kentucky University under the direction of Dr. Randy Pennington.

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  • 100 days and counting

    Williamstown Independent Schools celebrated their 100th day of school Jan. 28.

    Isabelle Bush places a Hershey Kisses Candy on a number chart after searching her teacher Heather Kightlinger’s classroom. The students had to search and place 100 of the Kisses on the chart.

    Grant County Schools will celebrate their 100th day Feb. 2. Check out next week’s Grant County News for pictures from Mason-Corinth Elementary, Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary, Dry Ridge Elementary and Sherman Elementary schools.

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  • Parent needed for superintendent search

    Grant County Schools are looking for a parent to help decide who will be the district’s next superintendent.

    Michael Hibbett announced in November that he will be retiring after the 2010-11 school year.

    As the school board begins the process to select a new superintendent, a screening committee is being organized for the search.

    The board also is using the guidance of the Kentucky School Board Association’s Superintendent Search Service to assist in the search.

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  • Sherman recognizes good students
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  • ALI RICH NAMED YPA WINNER

    The Youth Performance Award winner for January is Williamstown High School senior Ali Rich. As a young woman of faith, she looks for opportunities to tell others about “our savior Jesus Christ.” She is purpose-driven to live out her faith by “serving others along the way.”
    Although she has been involved in high school sports, she won’t be playing at the college level because she is looking forward to immersing herself in academic study.

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  • Music In Our Schools

    Grant County band reaches milestone - The Grant County High School band reached a milestone this year with 20 students participating in the Northern Kentucky Select Band. This number marks a milestone in the band history as the most members ever selected. There were 12 students in the top Wind Ensemble, and eight in the Concert Band.  Those selected for prestigious first chair positions in the district were: Brittany Epperson (clarinet), Luke Hampton (bass clarinet), Damien Hicks (bari saxophone) and Whitney Johnson (oboe).

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  • Grant County Schools, Williamstown Independent Schools Closed Friday

    Both Grant County Schools and Williamstown Independent Schools are closed for Friday, Jan. 21.

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  • GCMS Career Fair rescheduled for Jan. 31

    Grant County Middle School will host a Career Fair, in conjunction with their annual Science Fair, on Jan. 31 in the GCMS gym. Individuals from different career fields are needed to talk to the students about what they do for a living. A table and chairs will be provided, as well as electrical connections, if needed for your informal presentation. Refreshments will also be provided.

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