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Education

  • Grant administrator resigns after complaint

    Ron Kinmon resigned his position as director of operations for the Grant County School District effective June 20, 2011, after a sexual harassment complaint was filed against him by a bus driver.

    Kinmon worked for the district in a variety of capacities including teacher, boy’s basketball coach and principal. As director of operations, he was the supervisor of the bus drivers and maintenance staff.

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  • NOTEWORTHY

    Berea College
    William Moore and Eric Moore, both of Dry Ridge, have been named to the spring 2011 dean’s list at Berea College. A student who achieves a GPA of 3.2 or higher for a minimum course load equivalent to 16 semester hours is named to the dean’s list.

    Western Kentucky University
    Gregory J. Dewald of Dry Ridge was among students receiving degrees from Western Kentucky University at the May commencement ceremonies.
    Dewald earned a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS).

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  • Career, tech center ready to open

    A new school year beginning Aug. 15 will begin a new chapter for Grant County Schools.

    The district will open its $10 million Career and Technology Center at Grant County High School, featuring 12 new classrooms/labs that will house seven new career and tech programs.

    In the past several years, about 40 students from GCHS were required to travel to a technology center in northern Kentucky for classes.

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  • BACK TO SCHOOL BLOWOUT!

    Pens, pencils, notebooks and more will be given away at the third annual Back to School Blowout to kick off the beginning of the school year.

    The event, sponsored by the Grant County Community Education and Grant County Parks and Recreation, will be from 7 p.m. to dark Saturday, Aug. 13 at Grant County Park in Crittenden.

    Along with free school supplies, Grant County students can enjoy free hot dogs and a screening of “Toy Story 3” in the park.

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  • Local Students recognized nationally

    More than 6,300 nationwide members, advisers, alumni and guests of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), gathered in Anaheim, Calif., July 10-14 for the 2011 National Leadership Conference. From Kentucky, 180 members from 28 schools attended.

    This year’s student-originated theme for the annual national meeting was  “Imagination in Action.”

    Seven Grant County High School students won awards at the national competition.

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  • Spillman awarded PMI Scholarship

    Philip Morris International Management SA (PMIM SA), a subsidiary of Philip Morris International Inc., has awarded an educational scholarship to Tyler Spillman of Crittenden. Spillman attends Morehead State University and will return this fall as a sophomore to study Pre-Vet. He is the son of Bryan and Barbara Spillman of Crittenden.

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  • Local students among NC graduates

    The Florence campus of National College (www.national-college.edu) is proud to announce the graduates recognized at the 2011 graduation ceremony. The following local students received their degrees and diplomas at the ceremony held at the METS Center on May 27.

    • Crittenden
    Lynette R. Faust - Associate Degree
    Marcus J. Ricotta - Associate Degree
    • Dry Ridge
    Rebecca A. Alsip - Associate Degree
    • Williamstown
    Josie A. Mullins - Diploma

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  • Lodge sponsors Back-Pack Program at DRE

    Grant Lodge #85 had an evening of activities on July 29.

    The lodge had 52 in attendance for a dinner and fellowship. The lodge introduced Mary Ann Smith, of Dry Ridge Elementary School, who has been helping the lodge with their Back-pack Program. This program gives away food in backpacks to deserving children. If you would like to be a part of this program or would like to give a donation, contact Smith or one of the lodge officers.

    A $500 scholarship was given to Andrea Clark and Edwin Dean Faulkner for their future studies.

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  • ACADEMIC HONORS

    National College announces dean’s list
    National College (www.national-college.edu) in Florence has released the dean’slist for the spring terms. The following students achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 and thus achieving the honor and privilege of being placed on the dean’s list:
    • Berry
    Stephanie Welch
    • Crittenden
    Monica Elliott
    Carla Newman
    • Dry Ridge
    Melissa Edington
    Tara Murphy

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  • County schools gear up for new year

    NKU Grant County holds open enrollment July 19
    NKU Grant County Center will hold open registration from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 19.
    Academic advisors will be at the NKU Grant County Center to assist all attendees. In addition, financial assistance and testing staff will be available.
    To attend, you must be admitted to NKU for fall 2011 semester. If you’re not admitted yet, go to www.nku.edu to apply.

    GCHS offers registration for 2011-2012 year
    • New Student Registration

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