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Education

  • WKU students honored

    Western Kentucky University’s Potter College of Arts & Letters recognized its outstanding students April 18.

    This year’s award recipients include:

    •English: Caleb Ernst of Buffalo, Outstanding Major: English and Allied Language Arts

    •Folk Studies and Anthropology: Frances Carson of Hodgenville, Outstanding Anthropology Graduate in the Biological Concentration Award;

    •Music: Aleshia Akin of Magnolia, Edward J. Pease Memorial Scholarship.

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  • School personnel changes

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

    •Accepted resignation, due to retirement, of Karen Williamson, teacher at LaRue County High School, effective end of school year; Carol Shelton, teacher at LaRue County Middle School, effective Sept. 1; Peggy Newton, teacher at Hodgenville Elementary School, effective end of school year.

    • Accepted resignation of Gordon Bright as part-time custodian at LCHS effective March 30.

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  • Personnel changes

    The LaRue County School Board heard the following personnel recommendations at its Feb. 18 meeting:

    Extended-employment

    •Ben Schell as volleyball coach at LaRue County Middle School effective Jan. 15.

    •Jennifer Adams as Youth Service Center Technology Club sponsor effective Jan. 27.

    Employment

    Susan Lord as special education instructional assistant at Hodgenville Elementary School effective Feb. 5

    Resignation

    •Francis DiStefano as assistant softball coach at LCHS effective Feb. 8

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  • Science fair answers some burning questions

    Which kills germs better – liquid hand soap or hand sanitizer?

    What brand of bubble gum retains its taste the longest?

    Which toilet paper is stronger – Angel Soft or Charmin Ultra Strong?

    These questions show the range of topics that elementary students covered through experiments during LaRue County Schools’ District Science Fair at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School last weekend. 

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  • Internet safety program held for LCHSee^students

    Retired Kentucky State Trooper James Johnson spends his days traveling to schools all over Kentucky warning students about Internet safety. Johnson, now with the Attorney General’s Office, tells of grim stories where young people have lost their lives because of the Internet.

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  • Thompson chosen for prestigious summer program

    Kristin Thompson, a LaRue County High School senior, has been selected to participate in a summer program for aspiring doctors or dentists.

    The Professional Education Preparation Program (PEPP) was established to assist students from medically under-served areas of Kentucky who plan to pursue a career as a physician or dentist and who hope to return to their home county or similar area to practice.

    The program offers an opportunity to experience a college environment, clinical and hospital activities, and an exploration of careers in medicine and dentistry.

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  • Kayla Carrico named to Dean’s List

    Kayla Carrico of LaRue County was named to the Dean’s List at West Kentucky Community and Technical College for the fall semester.

    To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must be full-time and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average.

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  • January is recognition month for school board

    This January, school systems across Kentucky and the nation recognize their board of education members for the service and dedication they show.

    With the sluggish economy, those board members are facing challenges on several fronts. Even in these difficult financial times, however, ensuring learning opportunities for every student is the focus of the LaRue County Board of Education.

    “Money is always a challenge for us,” said Anita Cruse, a 16-year board veteran who was recently elected chairperson.

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  • March Madness proficiency push begins at ALES

    With the third quarter ending and the goal of reaching proficiency for the 2010 school year well underway,  the students and staff at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School are once again participating in their own style of March Madness. Students earn orange proficiency basketball style stickers for each “3” they individually score on an open response question and a “4” for each distinguished open response. Students from kindergarten to fifth grade are involved with the grade 3-5 having to earn the most to reach their class to 85 percent proficiency.

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  • Volunteers needed at HES for field day, other events

    The culture at Hodgenville Elementary School is enhanced daily by those who give of their time on a regular basis. Volunteers take on many roles.

    Some days you will see parents in the back foyer updating Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math bulletin boards so students can see their name on the wall for their accomplishments. On other days you might see volunteers reading with a child, running papers for a teacher or decorating a door for the next season. One important upcoming event that could not happen without volunteers is field day.

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