Brain Boost Helps Fifth-Grader Bloom
A math whiz in the fifth grade at Stonewall Elementary, Zoe Legg, 11, is a gifted student with a sweet disposition and a delightful sense of humor.
Educator of the Month: Pat White
Nearly four decades on the job and ELL teacher Pat White of Morton Middle School has lost none of her enthusiasm for what she calls the world’s greatest job.
Against All Odds, Emma Excels
Basketball star Emma Young of East Jessamine High has no business being as charismatic, amiable and all together engaging as she is.
FCPS Superintendent Schedules ‘Talk With Caulk’
FCPS Superintendent Emmanuel Caulk is inviting everyone in the community to “Talk with Caulk” in March.
FCPS Announces Make-Up Days
Fayette County Public Schools will make up missed instructional time from snow days by taking four weather make-up days. Schools will be in session on March 18, April 8, May 25 and May 26, 2016. As of now, the last day of school for students will be May 26, 2016. High school graduation dates are not […]
12th annual Writing Contest
Instead of barking, purring or tweeting, what if animals could talk?
Face of the 21st Century Work Force
If you want a secure financial future for your child, perhaps you should consider the case of Aleshia Chilton of Harrodsburg.
Giving Back: Betty J. Montgomery
It’s unlikely that anyone is better qualified to help Kentucky students overcome academic hurdles in pursuit of their dreams than Betty J. Montgomery of the state’s office of Career and Technical Education.
Warning Signs for Academic Struggles
It’s hard to believe we are three-quarters through this school year. This is the time of the school year when some parents wonder: when should I be alarmed about my child’s struggles in school. As a parent, we are sometimes too close to the situation to be objective. How do you know if your child […]
2-Sport Star Excels Despite Hectic Pace
School: West Jessamine High
Grade: 11
Sport: Soccer & basketball
Academics: Anna has a 3.0 GPA in mostly advanced classes, has taken two A.P. classes and is a member of FCA.
Parents: Donna & Chris
12th Annual Writing Contest: If My Pet Could Talk…
Lexington Family Magazine is hosting its 12th annual Writing Contest and this year’s theme is “If My Pet Could Talk.”
Educator of the Month: Katherine Cox
Third-grade teacher Katherine Cox is a natural performer, and that serves her well in her classroom.
TD Man Took Care of Business on Field
School: Lafayette High
Grade: 12
Sport: Football
Academics: Mason has a 3.8 GPA (the highest on the football team) and scored 24 on the ACT.
Parents: Angie & Adam
New Technology Can Treat Many Ailments
The Curious Edge now offers a therapy to improve speech/communication, coordination and learning in adults and children
12th Annual Writing Contest “If My Pet Could Talk”
Have you ever looked at your pet and wondered what they were thinking? Now is your chance to jump into the mind of your pet and tell us what they would say! Lexington Family Magazine is hosting its 12th annual Writing Contest and this year’s theme is “If My Pet Could Talk.” Would your gerbil […]
Let’s Resolve To Help Our Children
I can’t say I have always been big on making New Year’s Resolutions.
Did you know that the word resolution also means determination and strong will?
I might give more thoughtful consideration to this practice in the future.
Claire Is No Run Of the Mill Student
School: Lexington Catholic High
Grade: 12
Sport: Soccer
Academics: Claire has a 4.0 unweighted GPA, has taken five A.P. classes and scored 31 on the ACT.
Parents: Elaine & David
Educator of the Month: Laura Roche Youngworth
What began as a kind of accident has turned into a rewarding career for French teacher Laura Roche Youngworth – which has been nothing but good news for the past 25 years for French students in the state of Kentucky. Roche, as she is called at Beaumont Middle School, intended to be an English teacher […]
Success Is in the House for Julia
Julia Loveday • School: Tates Creek High • Grade: 12 • Sport: Volleyball • Academics: Julia has a 4.433 weighted GPA and is a National Honor Society member. • Parents: Lisa & Phil Hager & Jason Loveday. No wonder volleyball player Julia Loveday is a success. Consider the house in which she was raised. Her […]