McCracken County High School leader reflects on Family Friendly Schools certification
At McCracken County High School, we are in the process of completely overhauling the way students move through our school.
Kentucky FFA members excel at National FFA Convention
Kentucky FFA was well represented at the 98th Annual National FFA Convention, which was held Oct. 29-Nov. 1 in Indianapolis. More than 73,000 FFA members, advisors and guests attended the convention, which is the largest youth organization gathering in the United States.
Kentucky students represent the Commonwealth at 2025 HOSA International Leadership Conference
KY HOSA participated in the 48th annual HOSA International Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tenn., on June 18-21.
Kentucky high schools recognized with national College Success Award
The Kentucky Department of Education announced 31 Kentucky high schools have received the prestigious College Success Award from GreatSchools.org, the nation’s leading nonprofit school information site.
15 educators named to KDE’s Teachers Advisory Council for 2024-2025
Fifteen Kentucky public school educators have been named to the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Teachers Advisory Council (TAC) for the 2024-2025 school year, Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher announced Sept. 27.
Five Kentucky public schools named 2024 Blue Ribbon winners
The U.S. Department of Education (USED) has named five Kentucky public schools as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools based on their overall academic excellence.
KDE’s summer learning initiative to provide free books, resources in 29 districts
Twenty-nine districts will be participating in this year’s Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program, a partnership between the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), the Summer Food Service Program and the Children’s Reading Foundation.
McCracken County High School students spread positivity through the Smile Club
Creating a space to discuss mental health and encourage students to have a positive impact on their peers is just one of the many reasons Bre Sykes-Podunajec, a family resource director at McCracken County High School, initiated the Smile Club.
Kentucky Principals Advisory Council discusses commissioner search, Portrait of a Learner
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) sought more feedback on the search for a new education commissioner during the Commissioner’s Principals Advisory Council meeting on Sept. 28.
New McCracken superintendent Hunt settles into new role
The former assistant superintendent of operations for Christian County, Hunt began his new job on July 1.