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Education

  • ON EDUCATING LARUE: Good study habits increase hope of success

     The start of a new year is a good time for students to resolve to rid themselves of poor study habits and, in their place, to develop study skills that will help them be successful.

    Self-discipline is a key factor to better study habits and, as a result, better grades. As the study habits improve, so do the chances for students to transition into adult life more successfully, to bridge the gap between high school and the adult world.

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  • Kindergarten students enjoy a day on 'The Polar Express'

     Hodgenville Elementary School Kindergarten students’ incorporated the story of “The Polar Express” into their celebrations. 

    Kelly Ray’s class arrived to school with pajamas on and was surprised to find the book coming to life with train tracks leading into their classroom.  Throughout the day the class wore conductor hats, wrote a Five Senses Poem about what they see and hear on the train, listened to the book, watched the movie and had a visit from Santa Claus.

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  • Former teacher sues Campbellsville schools

    A Sonora woman is suing Campbellsville school officials after she says she was fired from her teaching job but not told the real reason why. And the woman wants lost wages and benefits and her job back.

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  • School Calendar: updated 1228

    ALL SCHOOLS
    Schools will be closed through Dec. 30.

    ALES
    Site-based council  
       The ALES site-based council meetings will be 5:30 p.m. Jan. 9 and May 14 in the conference room.
    For more information, call the school at 358-4112.

    HES
    Site-based council
       The HES site-based council will meet 4 p.m. Jan. 16.
    For more information, call the school at 358-3506.

    LCMS
    Site-based council

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  • Kids Count: Fewer children in poverty

    Fewer LaRue County children were living in poverty in 2010 than a decade ago, according to a report released by Kentucky Youth Advocates. Overall, health indicators improved during the period although there were areas of concern.
    Kids Count monitors progress for Kentucky’s one million children on more than 100 measures of child well-being including health, safety, economic standards and education.
    County data, provided by the Kids Count project, found that 16 percent of LaRue County children lived in poverty in 2010 compared to 19 percent in 2000.

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  • Be prepared: Wintry weather may bring school closings

    With January and February, usually the area’s coldest and snowiest months approaching, chances are good that some days of school will be dismissed.      
    When bad weather is on the horizon, what’s the best way to find out if the schools will be called off?
    Phil Fulkerson, LaRue County Schools’ director of transportation and maintenance, offered some options.

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  • Jessica Adkins graduates from Campbellsville University

     Campbellsville University Bachelor of Social Work graduates were recognized in the annual Carver School of Social Work and Counseling on Dec. 16. Front from left, Amanda Kanode of Campbellsville; Jessica Adkins of Hodgenville; Candace Dye of Campbellsville; Bethany Gray of Campbellsville; and Amber Rich of Columbia. Back, Dr. Japheth Jaoko, associate professor of social work; Dr. Helen Mudd, associate professor of social work; Kasi Morrow; Alicia Burton Cindy Dishman; Laurie Bryant; and Mary Lou Stephens.

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  • Students graduate from Campbellsville University

    Campbellsville University bestowed degrees on 238 students in two ceremonies Dec. 16 in Ransdell Chapel.
    Jessica Ann Wilson Adkins of Hodgenville received a bachelor of social work. She is a 2007 graduate of Taylor County High School.
    Donna K. Puryear of Hodgenville received a master of arts in special education.
    Sharon Denise Gibson of Hodgenville received a master of business administration. She is a 1986 graduate of Taylor County High School and the daughter of Wanda Brockman of Campbellsville and the late Randall Bryant.

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  • School board hears personnel changes

     The LaRue County School Board heard the following personnel recommendations Dec. 19:

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  • Former band booster president questions trip

    The LaRue County Band’s annual four-year trip was a hot topic at the board of education meeting Monday.
    Former LaRue County Band Booster President John Wathen expressed his concerns that less than half of the band members would be attending the planned trip – a cruise to Key West, Florida and the Bahamas.
    “To me it’s just not right,” said Wathen “Surely we can do better than Rooster Run, Kentucky, but I want a trip where all the kids can go if there is any way we can swing it.”

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