WILLIAMSTOWN KENTUCKY • AUGUST 2014 BACK-TO-SCHOOL ACTIVITY COUNTDOWN CRITTENDEN-MT. ZION ELEMENTARY Open House: Mo, Aug 18 (3-6pm) DRY RIDGE ELEMENTARY New Student Enrollment: Tu, Aug 12 (1-8pm) MASON-CORINTH ELEMENTARY Open House: Mo, August 18 (5-7pm) SHERMAN ELEMENTARY “Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten” Event*: Mo, Aug 18 (6-7:30pm) Open House: Th, Aug 28 (5-7pm) GRANT COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL Camp Braves (for incoming 6th graders): We, Aug 13 (8am-2pm) 6th Grade Orientation: Th, Aug 14 (5-7pm) 7th-8th Grade Orientation: Mo, Aug 18 (5-7pm) GRANT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Schedule Pick-up / Fee Payment:* Seniors: Tu, Aug 12 (8-11am) Juniors: Tu, Aug 12 (1-4pm) Sophomores: We, Aug 13 (10am-1pm) Freshmen: We, Aug 13 (3-6pm) All Grade Levels: Th, Aug 14 (8am-Noon; 1-3pm) Freshmen / New Student Orientation: Th, Aug 14 (6-7pm) * Please bring proof of residency WELCOME BACK! FIRST DAY FOR 6TH AND 9TH GRADERS • Wed., Aug. 20, 2014 FIRST DAY FOR GRADES K-5, 7-8, 10-12 • Thurs., Aug. 21, 2014 (6th and 9th Graders Do Not Attend) ALL STUDENTS K-12 ATTEND • Fri, Aug. 22, 2014 In the three years since the Grant County Schools Career and Technical Center (CTC) opened its doors, hundreds of Grant County High School students have gained a significant head start on their college / career pathway by earning college hours and industry recognized certificates while still in high school. In turn, many doors of opportunity are being opened to them. For example, Kevin Hamblin, an incoming senior welding student, is simultaneously enrolled at Grant County High School and Gateway Community and Technical College. His skills in this high-demand field will provide an impressive array of career options immediately upon graduation. Samantha Perry, a 2013 graduate, is currently using the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification she received at GCHS to work her way through nursing school. Dana Liggett (’14) plans to use what she learned in the CTC Bio-med program to jump-start her pre-med studies at the University of Kentucky this fall. Chris Back (‘13), a GCHS Mechatronics student, elected to accept Mazak’s offer of employment plus Mazak-paid tuition/books for a degree and career in advanced manufacturing. In addition to these opportunities for traditional Grant County High School students, the CTC is now prepared to provide similar opportunities to the community’s adult population. This fall, evening classes which lead to industry-recognized certifications in medical assisting (Certified Nursing Assistant), Mechatronics (a component of advanced manufacturing), and Welding will be offered at the Grant County Schools Career and Technical Center. These programs lead to careers in fields that are considered to be in high demand for the Northern Kentucky region and provide long-term employment opportunities. The classes to be offered at the Grant County Schools CTC are very competitively priced and will feature the same curriculum, assessment, and certification as provided by other regional post-secondary institutions. Additionally, thanks to partnerships with the Northern Kentucky Area Development District / Workforce Development Board, the Grant County Career Advancement Center, and their supporting agencies, it is possible that individuals may qualify for certain workforce development funds that will provide this training at no cost or reduced cost. To determine eligibility for work force development funds, please contact Katrina Harris- Greene at 859.813.8124. Additional information regarding the CTC adult programming may be found at www.grant.kyschools.us or by emailing John Sanders at [email protected]. Because a minimum class size will be required, those interested are encouraged to contact John Sanders as soon as possible. These efforts are being made by Grant County Schools as part of a larger initiative by several Grant County entities to ensure our community is making progress toward becoming a “Work Ready Community” as a measurement of the quality of our workforce. For additional information on local educational programs focused on ensuring a brighter tomorrow, please contact the following according to your particular need: • Grant County Adult Education (GED): 2020 Taft Highway (former JMB Reception/Bingo Hall), Dry Ridge, KY 41035 – 859.823-1341 (Open House event: Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014 / 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.) • Grant County Career Advancement Center: 859.813.8124 • Grant County Schools Career & Technical Center: 859.824.9739 • Grant County NKU Center: 859.824.3600 GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER EXTENDS OFFERINGS TO COMMUNITY 2014-2015 Bus Schedules Inside This Issue
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W I L L I A M S T O W N K E N T U C K Y • A U G U S T 2 0 1 4
B A C K - T O - S C H O O LA C T I V I T Y C O U N T D O W N CRITTENDEN-MT. ZION ELEMENTARYOpen House: Mo, Aug 18 (3-6pm)
DRY RIDGE ELEMENTARYNew Student Enrollment: Tu, Aug 12 (1-8pm)
MASON-CORINTH ELEMENTARYOpen House: Mo, August 18 (5-7pm)
SHERMAN ELEMENTARY“Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready forKindergarten” Event*: Mo, Aug 18 (6-7:30pm)Open House: Th, Aug 28 (5-7pm)
GRANT COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLCamp Braves (for incoming 6th graders):
We, Aug 13 (8am-2pm)6th Grade Orientation:
Th, Aug 14 (5-7pm)7th-8th Grade Orientation:
Mo, Aug 18 (5-7pm)
GRANT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLSchedule Pick-up / Fee Payment:*
Seniors: Tu, Aug 12 (8-11am)Juniors: Tu, Aug 12 (1-4pm)Sophomores: We, Aug 13 (10am-1pm)Freshmen: We, Aug 13 (3-6pm)
All Grade Levels:Th, Aug 14 (8am-Noon; 1-3pm)
Freshmen / New Student Orientation:Th, Aug 14 (6-7pm)
* Please bring proof of residency
WELCOME BACK!FIRST DAY FOR 6TH AND 9TH GRADERS • Wed., Aug. 20, 2014
FIRST DAY FOR GRADES K-5, 7-8, 10-12 • Thurs., Aug. 21, 2014 (6th and 9th Graders Do Not Attend)ALL STUDENTS K-12 ATTEND • Fri, Aug. 22, 2014
In the three years since the GrantCounty Schools Career andTechnical Center (CTC) opened itsdoors, hundreds of Grant CountyHigh School students have gaineda significant head start on theircollege / career pathway byearning college hours andindustry recognized certificateswhile still in high school. In turn,many doors of opportunity arebeing opened to them.
For example, Kevin Hamblin, an incoming senior welding student, issimultaneously enrolled at Grant County High School and GatewayCommunity and Technical College. His skillsin this high-demand field will provide animpressive array of career optionsimmediately upon graduation. SamanthaPerry, a 2013 graduate, is currently using theCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificationshe received at GCHS to work her waythrough nursing school. Dana Liggett (’14)plans to use what she learned in the CTCBio-med program to jump-start her pre-medstudies at the University of Kentucky this fall.Chris Back (‘13), a GCHS Mechatronicsstudent, elected to accept Mazak’s offer ofemployment plus Mazak-paid tuition/books for a degree and career inadvanced manufacturing.
In addition to these opportunities for traditional Grant County High Schoolstudents, the CTC is now prepared to provide similar opportunities to thecommunity’s adult population. This fall, evening classes which lead toindustry-recognized certifications in medical assisting (Certified NursingAssistant), Mechatronics (a component of advanced manufacturing), andWelding will be offered at the Grant County Schools Career and Technical
Center. These programs lead to careers in fields that are considered to bein high demand for the Northern Kentucky region and provide long-termemployment opportunities.
The classes to be offered at the Grant County Schools CTC are verycompetitively priced and will feature the same curriculum, assessment,and certification as provided by other regional post-secondary institutions.Additionally, thanks to partnerships with the Northern Kentucky AreaDevelopment District / Workforce Development Board, the Grant CountyCareer Advancement Center, and their supporting agencies, it is possiblethat individuals may qualify for certain workforce development funds thatwill provide this training at no cost or reduced cost. To determineeligibility for work force development funds, please contact Katrina Harris-Greene at 859.813.8124. Additional information regarding the CTC adultprogramming may be found at www.grant.kyschools.us or by emailing
John Sanders at [email protected] a minimum class size will be required, thoseinterested are encouraged to contact John Sanders assoon as possible.
These efforts are being made by Grant County Schoolsas part of a larger initiative by several Grant Countyentities to ensure our community is making progresstoward becoming a “Work Ready Community” as ameasurement of the quality of our workforce. Foradditional information on local educational programsfocused on ensuring a brighter tomorrow, pleasecontact the following according to your particular need:
• Grant County Adult Education (GED): 2020 Taft Highway (former JMBReception/Bingo Hall), Dry Ridge, KY 41035 – 859.823-1341 (OpenHouse event: Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014 / 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.)
• Grant County Career Advancement Center: 859.813.8124
• Grant County Schools Career & Technical Center: 859.824.9739
• Grant County NKU Center: 859.824.3600
GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS CAREER AND TECHNICALCENTER EXTENDS OFFERINGS TO COMMUNITY
2014-2015Bus Schedules
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Aaron’s Way 7:10 076-1st-SES 7:35 131-2nd 7:20 142
Adam’s Rd. - Intersection of Adams Rd. & Taft HWY (22) 6:40 O31-MCE 6:40 O31 6:40 O31 X
Kenrick Place - Meet at Intersection of Hyde & Angela Rd. 7:10 076-1st-SES 7:35 131-2nd 7:15 142 X
Kiddie College I 7:35 054-2nd
Kiddie College II 6:55 076-1st-SES
Kiddie College II 7:05 072-1st-CMZ
Kings Dr. - Meet on 25 (Dixie Hwy) 7:05 O68-DRE 7:05 O68 7:05 124-2nd X
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Mrs. Heather Clay has been named the new Director of Student Instructional Services at the District Office, replacing Miss Phyllis Case whoretired at the end of the past school year. Mrs. Clay moves to this position after having served as Principal at Crittenden-Mt. ZionElementary the past six years. In her new role, she will supervise Grant County’s Special Education and Preschool programs, as well as theFamily Resource Centers / Youth Service Center, counseling programs and several Federal Title programs. Mrs. Clay is a native of WestVirginia, but received her Bachelor of Elementary Education from Drury University in Missouri, and her Masters and Rank I in InstructionalLeadership from Eastern Kentucky University. She is beginning her twelfth year in education. Mrs. Clay and her husband, LieutenantColonel Douglas Clay, reside in Georgetown with their two daughters, Kiara (14) and Kinsey (10).
Mr. John Preston has been selected as the new Principal of Grant County Middle School after having served as GCMS Assistant Principalthe past year. Mr. Preston brings experiences from all over the United States to his new position. He was raised in Michigan, then followeda basketball scholarship to Washington State where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. He then pursued his teachingcareer in the western United States, serving as teacher, coach, and athletic director for several years. Mr. Preston received his Master ofEducation in School Administration from Heritage College in Washington and currently hold Principal certifications in Idaho, California, andKentucky. His administrative roles have been varied, ranging from Principal and Acting Superintendent in a very small, rural district in Idahoto Assistant Principal and Teacher-in-Charge of at-risk students in a large suburban district in California. He is very pleased to have theopportunity to work with the outstanding students and staff he has found at Grant County Middle School. Mr. Preston and his wife, Joanie,have three grown children: Gene, Shannon, Thomas, plus their daughter, Kelsie, still at home.
Mrs. Nancy Livingood has been selected as the new Principal of Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary, where she has served her entire career -first as a teacher, then as Curriculum Specialist. Mrs. Livingood is a native of Ohio, but met her husband, Greg, at Eastern KentuckyUniversity. Together they have made their home in Crittenden for the past 25 years. In addition to earning her Bachelor of Science inElementary Education at EKU, Mrs. Livingood received her Master of Arts in Elementary Education from Northern Kentucky University, andher Educational Leadership certificate from Xavier University in Cincinnati. She is most excited to have the opportunity to serve as Principalin the school and community she calls “home”. Mrs. Livingood and her husband have two children, Timothy, a junior at NKU, and Emily, anincoming junior at Grant County High School.
Mr. Ray Stanley will assume the role of Assistant Principal at Grant County Middle School, filling the position vacated by Mr. Preston. Mr.Stanley is a familiar face in Grant County, having served previously at both GCHS (as a Special Education teacher) and GCMS (as a SocialStudies teacher). Since that time he has worked in Fayette County and Kenton Co., where he served as Principal for their TechnologyCenter. Mr. Stanley holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Berea College, a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, and Rank I in Special
Education from Eastern Kentucky University. He received his Superintendent and DPP certifications from Xavier University. Mr. Stanley is excited to be back in Grant County, where, he says, “It feels likehome.” He and his wife, Sharon, have one daughter, Hannah, 9.
Ms. Linda Foxx has been selected as the new Assistant Principal at Grant County High School. Her experience includes fourteen years as a teacher, guidance counselor, and assistant principal inCovington schools, as well as service as a teacher at Gateway Community and Technical College. Ms. Foxx received her Bachelor of Arts and Rank 1 from Northern Kentucky University and her Masterof Arts from Xavier University. She has two grown children, Bethany, 26, and Kara, 24. Though new to the district, Ms. Foxx has already had the opportunity to work closely with the Grant CountySchools administrative team, and is pleased to work with them in helping all students at GCHS reach their fullest potential.
Grant County Schools
820 Arnie Risen Blvd., Williamstown, Kentucky
The Education LeaderPublished periodically by Grant County Schools to
provide information to its students, parents,employees, and the community ofhappenings in their school system.
Superintendent: Ronald G. Livingood
Board of Education:Jim Colson, Chair
Carol Horn, Vice ChairDr. Alice Heeger-Hartman
Debbie RogersCharlotte Schmidt
Principals:Grant County High School - Claudette Herald Grant County Middle School - John Preston
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary - Nancy LivinggoodDry Ridge Elementary - Bobbie Jo Pelfrey
Mason-Corinth Elementary - Leanne AdkinsSherman Elementary - David Fordyce
Editor: Nancy Howe
The Grant County School District provides equal educational and employment
opportunities.
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NEW FACES IN NEW PLACES:
Grant Co. High School:Linda Foxx
Assistant PrincipalKaren Francis
English TeacherEric Hall
English TeacherAllison Day
Job CoachTim Smith
Utility WorkerGary Sawyer
Custodian
Grant Co. Middle School:John Preston
Principal
Ray StanleyAssistant Principal
Tara Connley6th Grade Math Teacher
Melissa Ferguson6th Grade Math Teacher
Hilary Pate6th Grade Language Arts
Kori Belcher7th Grade Science Teacher
Veronica Camacho7th Grade Language Arts
Micah Montecalvo7th Grade Math Teacher
Jamie Gokey8th Grade Language Arts
Chad Leigh8th Grade Math Teacher
Jennifer HarrisSpecial Education Teacher
To be NamedSpecial Education Teacher
Diane PorterFood Service Assistant
Kristin StithFood Service Assistant
Carol BeachFood Service Assistant
Crittenden-Mt. Zion:Nancy Livingood
PrincipalKim Simpson
Curriculum SpecialistGinny James
Kindergarten Teacher
Jamie Neumeister4th Grade Math Teacher
Maggy Livingood4th Grade Writing Teacher
Amy WillsInstructional Assistant
Jacqueline MeltonInstructional Assistant
Dry Ridge Elem:Donna Calhoun
1st Grade TeacherMackenzie Cloe
2nd Grade TeacherElizabeth Crotty
5th Grade TeacherTo Be Named
Special Education Teacher
Mason-Corinth Elem:Caitlin Pillow
Music TeacherBrook Cosgrove
Kindergarten TeacherBrooke Lengle
2nd Grade TeacherMichelle Smith
Instructional Assistant
Sherman Elem:Amelia Carey
4th Grade TeacherAmanda McKinley
Preschool TeacherTo Be Named
4th Grade Teacher
DISTRICT OFFICE:Heather Clay
Director of StudentInstructional Services
Amanda SmithAdm Assistant for Preschool
Transportation & Maintenance:Michael Adams
Bus DriverEdward Clemons
Bus DriverMatt Trentkamp - HVACBrendan Durnell
Maintenance TechJackie St. Amour
Driver trainer
OTHER NEW FACES IN NEW PLACES:
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Aug 14 - 19, 2014 No School for StudentsTh-Fr, Aug 14-15 PD Day for TeachersMo, Aug 18 Contract Day for TeachersTu, Aug 19 Opening Day for Staff
Aug 20, 2014*(We) 1st Day for 6 & 9 Grades Only*
PD Day for Non-6th & 9th Grade Teachers
Aug 21, 2014*(Th) 1st Day for K-5, 7-8, 10-12*
6th and 9th Graders Do Not Attend
PD Day for 6th & 9th Grade Teachers
Aug 22, 2014*(Fr) All Students Attend*
Sept 1, 2014 (Mo) Schools Closed / Labor Day
Oct 9-10, 2014 (Th-Fr) No School for StudentsTh, Oct 9 PD Day for TeachersFr, Oct 10 Schools Closed
Nov 4, 2014 (Tu) No School for Students
Election Day / Contract Day for Teachers
Nov 26-28, 2014 Schools Closed / Thanksgiving
Dec 22, 2014 - Jan 2, 2015 No School for Students
Dec 22-Jan 1 Schools Closed / Christmas BreakFr, Jan 2, 2015 Contract Day for Teachers
Full-price middle school: $2.00Full-price high school: $2.25
Parents may monitor and deposit to their child's meal accountvia www.myschoolbucks.com
Free and Reduced Meal Application Forms are available onlineat www.grant.kyschools.us/BacktoSchool-2014.aspx
SCHOOL FEESElementary Fees: NA
Grant County Middle School: $10Grant County High School: A complete fee
schedule for GCHS is available online at:www.grant.kyschools.us/BacktoSchool-2014.aspx
HOW TO ENROLLThe Grant County School District is most pleased to welcome its new students and their families! The following information is provided to assist in the enrollment process.
• An original birth certificate is required at the time of registration, together with pertinent guardianshipand/or custody papers, when applicable.
Also, the following items are needed to complete school enrollment:• Up-to-date Kentucky Certificate of Immunization• Kentucky Physical Examination form (dated no more than 12 months prior to initial enrollment in a Kentucky
school or enrollment into sixth grade)• Dental examination (required for initial enrollment of students, age 6 or younger)• Eye examination by an eye specialist (required for initial enrollment of students, age 6 or younger)• The child's Social Security card, and • Proof of residency (document such as utility bill, lease agreement, etc.,
showing parent's name and address - or notarized statement ifdocuments mentioned above are not available)
For additional assistance, please call the school your child will attend.Telephone numbers are shown above.
Parents may also conveniently and securely complete and submitFree and Reduced Meal Applications online without downloadingand transporting paper forms.This service is available at: grantcountyschools.heartlandapps.com
** Denotes original calendar.Possible Make-Up Days include the following:
May 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, June 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8.If six (6) or more days are missed due to inclement weather,
Feb. 16 and April 6-10, 2015, may beconsidered for make-up days.
INSTRUCTION BEGINS:*All Schools Except MCE: 8:10 a.m.MCE: Students Report at 8:00 a.m
INSTRUCTION ENDS: All Schools: 2:55 p.m.Breakfast, at all schools, is served only before
the instructional day begins.
ASSESSMENT DATES:Sept 15-26 - Explore & Plan
Assessment Window (8th & 10th Grade)
Mar 3 - ACT Testing (Juniors)Mar 17 - ACT Make-up
April 30 - May 20**State Assessment Window (All)
(State Assessment takes placeduring the final 14 days of school.)
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TRANSFER BUSESIn a.m. after unloading elementary students middle and high school students transfer as follows.
MCE Transfer BusesO77 Keeps GCMS Students Sends GCHS Students To O74 Recieves GCMS Students From O65 & 051O65 Sends GCMS Students To O77 Sends GCHS Students To 074O74 Keeps GCHS Students Sends GCMS Students To 052 Recieves GCHS Students From 077 & 065O51 Sends GCMS Students To 077 Sends GCHS Students To O55052 Keeps GCMS Students Sends GCHS Students To O55 Recieves GCMS Students From O55 & 074O55 Keeps GCHS Students Sends GCMS Students To 052 Recieves GCHS Students From O52 & O51O67 Keeps GCMS Students Sends GCHS Students To O35 Recieves GCMS Students From O35 & O31O35 Keeps GCHS Students Sends GCMS Students To O67 Recieves GCHS Students From O67104 Keeps GCMS Students Sends GCHS Students To 114 Recieves GCMS Students From 114114 Keeps GCHS Students Sends GCMS Students To 104 Recieves GCHS Students From 104 & O31O31 Sends GCHS Students To 114 Sends GCMS Students To O67121 Keeps GCMS Students Sends GCHS Students To O53 Recieves GCMS Students From O53O53 Keeps GCHS Students Sends GCMS Students To 121 Recieves GCHS Students From 121SES Transfer Buses111 M Keeps GCMS Students Sends GCHS Students To 112 Recieves GCMS Students From 112112 H Keeps GCHS Students Sends GCMS Students To 111 Recieves GCHS Students From 111O56 M Keeps GCMS Students Sends GCHS Students To 075 Recieves GCMS Students From 075O75 H Keeps GCHS Students Sends GCMS Students To O56 Recieves GCHS Students From O56,066,063O66 M Keeps GCMS Students Sends GCHS Students To 075133 H Keeps GCHS Students Sends GCMS Students To 132 Recieves GCHS Students From 132 132 M Keeps GCMS Students Sends GCHS Students To 133 Recieves GCMS Students From 133076 EO63 Sends GCHS Students To 133105 EO54 GCHS OnlyCMZ Transfer BusesO57 H Keeps GCHS Students Sends GCMS Students To O78 Recieves GCHS Students From O78O78 M Keeps GCMS Students Sends GCHS Students To O57 Recieves GCMS Students From O57131 M113 M Keeps GCMS Students Sends GCHS Students To O93 Recieves GCMS Students From O73122 M Keeps GCMS Students Sends GCHS Students To 106 Recieves GCMS Students From 106106 H Keeps GCHS Students Sends GCMS Students To 122 Recieves GCHS Students From 122O93 H Keeps GCHS Students Sends GCMS Students To O78 Recieves GCHS Students From 113 O73 E Sends GCMS Students To 113O72 E DRE Transfer Buses102 EO81 GCHS only DRE Transfer BusesO71 GCMS only DRE to GCHS 092142 GCHS only DRE to GCMS 064141 GCMS onlyO38 GCHS only
GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLSADOPTS NEW MISSION
When school starts this Fall, Grant County Schoolswill introduce its new Vision, Mission, BeliefStatements, and Goals.
“Our new mission statement is very kid-centered,”states Mr. Ron Livingood, Superintendent of Grant County
Schools. “We want every staff member, every student, and every family toembrace the idea that our focus is on providing the culture, instruction, and
activities that allow the individual student to perform at his/her best.”
The new Vision, Mission, Belief Statements, and Goals are as follows:
VISIONOPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL WITH PROMISE-PASSION-PURPOSE-PROGRESS-PRIDE
MISSION The mission of Grant County Schools is to appreciate each student’s unique potential and toadvocate for excellence in every child.
BELIEF STATEMENTS We believe: • There is PROMISE in every child.• Our PASSION activates teaching and ignites learning.• Our PURPOSE is to engage every child in learning and prepare every child for life.• Every child can and should make continual PROGRESS.• PRIDE in our profession, our schools, and most importantly, our students is foundational for
successful learning.
GOALS • Create a culture that fosters physical, mental, emotional and social well-being in students and
staff.• Provide robust aesthetic opportunities in extra- and co-curricular activities — including
athletics, academics, and the arts — that exemplify high level performance opportunities for allstudents and provides rich cultural opportunities for the community.
• Ensure that all students become productive citizens through proficiency in literacy andnumeracy and are able to use these skills to think critically and solve problems.
GOE NAMED TO THE ENQUIRER’S BASEBALL –NORTHERN KENTUCKY SECOND TEAM
Congratulations to Jason Goe, incoming GCHS senior, upon being namedto the Enquirer’s Baseball Second Team for Northern Kentucky. Selectionfor this recognition is based upon this season’s highlights, postseasonperformances and input from coaches.
The Enquirer, in its Sunday edition on July 6, 2014, stated this aboutJason: “Jason Goe, Grant County: The junior pitcher/firstbasement/outfielder went 6-3 with two saves, a 2.14 ERA and 89strikeouts in 50 innings on the mound and hit .426 with a .507 on-base
percentage, .670 slugging percentage, 15 doubles, three homers, 22 RBI, and 23 runs scored. Hewas selected to the Eighth Region all-star team.”
IT HAPPENED THIS SUMMER!
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GCHS SENIORS PARTICIPATE IN KENTUCKYGOVERNOR’S SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Grant County High School was well representedthis summer by six of its finest students at theKentucky’s prestigious Governor’s ScholarsProgram (GSP). Incoming seniors, Samantha Gray,Harlee Havens, Conrad Jaconette, BethanyLawrence, Ben Willoughby, and Macy Wright, eachhad the honor of attending the stimulating, five-week residential program hosted at variousuniversities across the state.
The purpose of the Governor’s Scholars Program isto encourage the development of Kentucky’s next
generation of civic and economic leaders. GSP challenges students to consider their potential,and even their responsibility to aspire to future positions of leadership by posing the question, “Ifnot you, who? Who will be our leaders in research, politics, medicine, technology, education, ifnot you?” Academic and personal growth for each participant is nurtured in a challenging, non-traditional environment in which communication, ingenuity, creativity, team work, and similarskills are the focus, rather than the need to compete or excel in the pursuit of a particular gradeor recognition.
While the program is not competitive once the scholars arrive, the application process is. It isnot unusual for a student to invest 40 hours or more on their application, but participants say it’scertainly worth the investment. Conrad Jaconette reports, “I learned how important communityis and how one person can change the future for the better. My experience at GSP was lifechanging.” Ben Willoughby counted the relationships he built with other participants as beingmost impactful.
GCHS’s six students attended GSP as follows: Samantha Gray, Macy Wright, and Ben Willoughbyattended Murray State University; Harlee Havens, and Bethany Lawrence attended MoreheadState University; while Conrad Jaconette experienced GSP at Bellarmine University in Louisville.For additional information about the GSP program, visit their website at: http://gsp.ky.gov/ orcontact Nicole Davis, GCHS Counselor, at 859.824.9739.
HURLEY TO BE RECOGNIZED BY FAMILYNURTURING CENTER Karla Hurley, Family Resource Center Director at Mason-Corinth Elementary, has been selected toreceive a Champions for Change award from the Family Nurturing Center. The award is given toan individual, organization, or corporation who has demonstrated a commitment to creating aculture of change for how society views and responds to child abuse.
In order to change the outcomes, change the statistics, change the attitudes, and change theconversation, communities must work together to prevent and confront all forms of child abuse.This past April, the entire Grant County community came together to “Paint the Town Blue” forChild Abuse Prevention Education Awareness, thanks mostly to Karla’s personal efforts andcommitment to protect and confront all forms of child abuse and neglect. Karla coordinated ahigh-quality, large-scale observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month in Grant County that focusedon hope for those who have experienced the realities of child abuse.
Though it is Karla’s desire that only her cause receive attention, we are proud that others haveseen her commitment and have chosen to recognize her efforts. She will be recognized as part ofthe Family Nurturing Center’s signature fund-raising gala, the August Affair, on Friday, August 22.
PROMISE PASSION PURPOSE PROGRESS PRIDE
Congratulations, Jason!
Pictured L to R: Samantha Gray, Harlee Havens,Bethany Lawrence, Macy Wright, Conrad Jaconette,
