Ramsey’s Science Career An Asset in Scott County Classroom
When it comes to subject knowledge, no one can question the pedigree of James Ramsey, a biology teacher at Scott County High. Before education, Ramsey had embarked on a career as a science researcher, a pursuit that took him as far afield as Canada, Iceland and especially Alaska. A Boyle County High graduate, he earned […]
Katie Stays Focused On and Off the Court
KU Scholar Athlete of the Month: Katie Robeson School: Henry Clay High Grade: 12 Sports: Tennis Academics: Katie has a 4.81 weighted GPA, has taken nine 9 A.P. classes, scored 29 on the ACT and is a National Honor Society member. Parents: Shelli & Tom As a junior last year, tennis player Katie Robeson of […]
Coffey Brings Decades of Experience to Title I School
Nearing 30 years into her career, at a time when many educators are winding down, Christy Coffey headed in the other direction. Coffey raised her hand when Fayette County Public Schools sought to fill open positions for its Promise Academy program that required longer hours for teachers in challenging conditions at two Title I schools. […]
5 At-Home Wellness Tips for Families with ADHD
(BPT) – Families are spending more time together than ever before, making it challenging for parents and caregivers to balance their personal needs with that of a child’s. For those families that include a child with ADHD, maintaining mental, physical and emotional wellness is particularly crucial for all members. Dr. Greg Mattingly, psychiatrist and associate […]
Smith the Smart Choice for Team Captain
KU Scholar Athlete of the Month: Jackson Smith School: Lexington Catholic High Grade: 12 Sports: Basketball & Football Academics: Jackson is a 4.0 student, No. 2 in his class and has taken eight A.P. classes. Parents: Lisa & Brian It’s no surprise that Jackson Smith was chosen captain of the Lexington Catholic High basketball team. […]
Jackson is a Hands-On Teacher for Yates Students
Kindergarten teacher Jamila Jackson came late to the teaching profession but brought a clear vision with her when the Lexington mother of five became an educator. “My children had some positive experiences and some negative experiences with school,” she said. “I wanted to make sure no one else’s child had the negative experiences we did, […]
Learning Unplugged with FCPS
Beginning on April 6, Fayette County Public Schools will start Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) for its students. Most FCPS students will access instructional materials online, but the internet isn’t necessary for all learning activities. “Learning Unplugged” is a series of activities provided by FCPS that promote learning at home without the use of electronics. These printable […]
Community Comes First at Community Montessori School
Perhaps no education entity in the area is more aptly named than Community Montessori School, a toddler through eighth-grade school that sits on 13 acres on Stone Road in south Lexington. CMS, of course, follows the Montessori method but also embraces community as a central tenet of the program. “I love the name of our […]
No School Day Camps & Activities
Fayette County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, March 20, and again for Spring Break March 30-April 3. Whether you need full-day camp or just some drop-in fun, our guide has options: Friday, March 20 Day Camps: Explorium 440 W. Short Street Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Ages: Grades PreK-5 Description: Backyard Bugs. Meet the […]
From Nursing to Teaching, Grall Brings Calming Presence
When asked to describe their health science teacher, Freddie Grall, at Jessamine County Technology Center, students Ashley Graves and Zoey Rose cheerfully rattle off her attributes. Sweet, caring, supportive, loving… and brutally honest. “We need that in a teacher,” Ashley said. Said Zoey: “She knows when you’re having a bad day. If there is something […]
Her Volleyball Career: Taylor-Made
Kentucky Utilities March Scholar Athlete: Taylor Trammell School: Henry Clay High GRADE: 12 / SPORT: Volleyball Academics: Taylor has a 4.6 weighted GPA, scored 27 on the science part of the ACT, and is a two-time Academic All-State selection. Parents: Kimberly & Aaron When volleyball star Taylor Trammell entered middle school, she wanted to keep […]
Sayre School hosts 35th History Symposium
Sayre School’s 35th F. Kevin Simon History Symposium for secondary history and social studies teachers featured a timely theme: Women and the Vote: The Centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment. The event on Feb. 22 at Sayre featured speakers Melanie Goan, University of Kentucky; Renee Laegreid, University of Wyoming; and Sharon Harley, University of Maryland. Harley, an […]
Private School Directory
INDEPENDENT SAYRE SCHOOL Head of School: Stephen Manella Enrollment: 563, Preschool (ages 2-4) and Grades: K-12 Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Founded: 1854 / Info: 254-1361 www.sayreschool.org CHRISTIAN LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Main Campus (6th-12th Grade) Administration, 6th Grade Academy, Junior High and High School 450 W. Reynolds Road, Lexington Preschool & Elementary Campus (PS-5th Grade) Immanuel Baptist […]
Luke to Take Passing Game to Cornell
Kentucky Utilities Scholar Athlete of the Month: Luke Duby School: Tates Creek High Grade: 12 Sport: Football Academics: Luke has a 4.6 weighted GPA, scored 27 on the ACT, and is a two-time Academic All-State selection Parents: Cherie & Daren When Tates Creek Coach Jon Smith installed a new offense after the 2018 season, he […]
Tates Creek Associate Principal Found Her Niche in Middle School
Associate Principal Kelly Sirginnis of Tates Creek Middle never intended to be an educator. She earned a degree in broadcast journalism and began to substitute teach only to pay off student loans while she attended graduate school. After subbing for a full year at Winburn Middle in 2001, she returned for another year as a […]
Details for FCPS Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration for Fayette County Public Schools begins Tuesday, Feb. 4. A child must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1 to start kindergarten this fall in Fayette County Public Schools. To register for 2020-21, families may begin online. Afterward, a parent/guardian must then go to their neighborhood’s assigned school with their form […]
Lexington Preschool Directory
Community Montessori School 725 Stone Road / Info: (859) 277-4805 www.cmsmontessori.org Description: Founded in 1970, CMS offers both full-day and half-day options for Toddler (18-36 months) and Primary (3-5 year-olds) level children. Before and after-school care available. CMS, a toddler to eighth grade school, is accredited by AMI (Association Montessori Internationale), and all teachers are […]
Why Play Matters For Young Children
By Heidi Newman “Why am I paying for my children to play? They can do that at home for free.” Perhaps this has crossed your mind when hearing about Sayre School’s commitment to “Learning through Play” in its earliest grades. In fact, Sayre’s new Lower School building was designed with play in mind. An innovation […]
Asbury Educator of the Month: Kaye Ison
When did Kaye Ison of James Lane Allen Elementary School first start preparing for her career as an educator? How about when she was in elementary school herself in Eastern Kentucky? Young Kaye not only loved attending school (“Even when I was sick, I didn’t want to stay home”), she played school at home. When […]
Double Duty is a Real Kick for Ryan
Scholar Athlete of the Month: Ryan Leigeb School: Frederick Douglass High / Grade: 12 Sports: Football and soccer Academics: Ryan has a 4.2 weighted GPA, scored 30 on the ACT, has taken four A.P. classes and is a National Honor Society member. Parents: Lisa & Chris At our big high schools in Lexington, it’s difficult […]