Five Kentucky schools win Blue Ribbon honors
The U. S. Department of Education named five Kentucky public schools as 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools, based on their overall academic excellence.
Graves Central Elementary armors up as a Blue Ribbon School
Graves Central Elementary, recognized as a 2017 Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, credits the recognition to the school's family atmosphere and strong belief in students' ability to succeed.
Family atmosphere key to success at Rich Pond
Warren County's Rich Pond Elementary School is one of two Kentucky public schools to be named this year as a Blue Ribbon winner for the second time. There are only eight public schools in Kentucky to earn the award twice since the program began in 1982.
Blue Ribbon winner Norton Elementary wants to be even better
Emily Iliff, the assistant-principal of Norton Elementary, says that part of what makes her school so successful is the family atmosphere that exists inside the schoolhouse walls. Norton recently was named a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
Four Kentucky public schools win Blue Ribbon honors
The U. S. Department of Education named four Kentucky public schools as 2017 National Blue Ribbon Schools, based on their overall academic excellence.
High expectations, structure, parental support help Schaffner shine
The Jefferson County school won a 2016 National Blue Ribbon Award.
Expectations are consistently high at Calloway Blue Ribbon school
Southwest Calloway Elementary’s staff loves to celebrate student accomplishments and works to make sure that success remains a part of the school culture.
Community, academics and arts lead to Blue Ribbon
Gray Middle School’s success hinges on supportive parents, rigorous academics and placing emphasis on the arts.
Staff pulls together to make Laurel school ‘a hidden jewel’
A small but experienced staff has powered Johnson Elementary to recognition as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School.
‘It’s best practices every day, all day’
Ruth Moyer Elementary principal believes sticking to fundamentals helped the Fort Thomas Independent school win the 2016 Blue Ribbon honor.