Education News

Witnesses at demotion hearing say West Jessamine High School principal Ed Jones interfered with athletics

The demotion of West Jessamine High School principal Ed Jones came because of multiple allegations of Jones interfering with athletics...

Second 'U.S. to Africa' concert moves NES close to building sister school in Mali

The “U.S. to Africa” fundraising concert came back bigger and better in its second year and moved the project tantalizingly...

Environmental Activism: Warner Elementary teachers report huge improvements in school atmosphere

When a statewide teacher survey on working conditions came out for the first time two years ago, it threw up red flags on the leadership and...

Education briefs for May 30

Dealine for BGCAP scholarship is May 31

Jessamine County schools honor special-education teachers of the year

The special-education teachers of the year have been chosen for each school in Jessamine County. The winners were:

Criminal-justice program at JCTC ends first year

A new criminal-justice program has blossomed in its first year at Jessamine Career and Technology Center and will be bigger next year.

EJMS students win at local, state, regional levels in DAR youth contest

East Jessamine Middle School students received two state awards and one national-division award from the Trabue Chapter of the Daughters...

Photo gallery: Wheels for Braden van presentation

Warner Elementary School presented a wheelchair van to first-grade student Braden Petrucci and his mother, Tenia Johnson, on May 29 in the...

The Providence School celebrates 50 students who persevered to graduate in 2013

They each came down a different path to get to Jessamine County’s alternative school, but the destination is what counted for 50...

West Jessamine High School principal Jones demoted to teacher, on special assignment for rest of year

The West Jessamine High School principal was demoted from that position last week, according to personnel actions obtained by The Journal...

Education briefs for June 6

Schools’ summer-feeding schedule

East High culinary kitchen gets approval after long wait

The Jessamine County Board of Education approved the final plans for a culinary kitchen at East Jessamine High School in its meeting on...

Providence to expand approach targeting students' passions

Plans were unveiled last week at a Providence School luncheon to fully implement a new learning technique that involves students envisioning...

Jessamine County school board approves recommendation of Tate Hill Jacobs as architect for Warner renovation

The Jessamine County Board of Education chose a familiar face Monday night as the architect for an upcoming renovation to Warner...

Photo gallery: The Providence School's 2013 graduation ceremony

The Providence School celebrated its 50 graduates Friday at Wilmore Free Methodist Church. The graduates included 38 for the spring and 12...

First two members named to Jessamine County screening committee for new superintendent

One-third of the screening committee for a new superintendent in Jessamine County is in place.

Photo gallery: West Jessamine High School senior picnic

West Jessamine High School hosted a luau-style picnic for its senior class Friday featuring food, inflatables, games and prizes. Friday...

Jessamine County Board of Education approves tentative budget for 2013-2014

The Jessamine County Board of Education unanimously approved its tentative 2013-2014 budget Monday night.

Photo gallery: Reception for outgoing superintendent Lu Young

The Jessamine County school district hosted a reception for its outgoing superintendent, Lu Young, on Thursday, May 30, and presented...

East Jessamine High School students hope to add more iPads to innovation project

With just two weeks left in their sophomore year, East Jessamine High School students participating in an iPad innovation project pleaded...

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