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Education

  • Bullish on Education

     The Bullitt County Foundation for Education decided to take the bull by the horns in its annual fundraiser. The organization provides funding for classroom projects when money may not be available in the budget. The pictures are good but click here for video action --  including the superintendent on the bull.

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  • Maryville Elementary teachers live dream of performing in live theatre

     PIONEER VILLAGE - Just like Cinderella living her dream at the ball, two local teachers will experience the dream of performing live in a play.

    Maryville Elementary instructors Jennifer Cornell and Kelly Aikman will appear in the Wilderness Trail Players presentation of Cinderella at St. Luke Catholic Church on May 12-14.

    Based at St. Luke, the Wilderness Trail Players was founded in 1991, their name based on Blue Lick Road once being referred to as the Wilderness Trail.

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  • Kentucky Derby... Little Flock Style

     An entire festival celebrated in one event, and all for a good cause. Little Flock Christian Academy hosted a parade in the church parking lot, centering around the events of the annual Kentucky Derby Festival.

    Different classes supported different themes, such as the Great Balloon Race, the Great Bed Races, even the Kenducky Derby, while other classes promoted the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

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  • Fox Chase officials discuss target practicing at old quarry

     FOX CHASE - For many years, the City of Fox Chase had to deal with the issue of people parking along city streets while illegally sneaking into the a bordering rock quarry.

    When new owners Brian and Dana James purchased the property, city officials were relieved. The couple came to a council meeting, expressing their hopes to turn the location into a religious-themed retreat.

    Now residents are dealing with a different kind of nuisance, this time a legal one.

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  • Education programs can help those involved with military

     Veterans, members of armed forces have student aid options Veterans and members of the U.S. armed forces may be able to take advantage of numerous student financial aid programs, according to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). 

    They include the: Montgomery GI Bill (Active Duty), available to armed forces members and some National Guard members who served on active duty. 

    For more information, visit www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/mgib_ad.asp.

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  • Weapon found in NB student vehicle

     The following is a letter released by North Bullitt High School principal Chris Ver Dow to the NBHS community Monday afternoon:

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  • HISTORY COMES ALIVE

     PIONEER VILLAGE - In a brand new red, white and blue gymnasium, the 5th grade Patriots of Maryville Elementary portrayed many historical American figures at their annual Wax Museum.

    Students elect and research their choice of historical figures, then research the individual as part of their classroom assignment.

    From there, they dressing character and create a display for the museum, where they act out a monologue representing the figure.

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  • High school seniors urged to attend job fair Tuesday

     SHEPHERDSVILLE -- You’ve seen the ads in the newspaper.

    You’ve heard and seen the radio and television ad.

    And, you’ve driven by the numerous signs along the roadways.

    On Tuesday, May 9, the Bullitt County Economic Development Authority is coordinating a job fair to a targeted crowd.

    The recruitment drive will be pointed toward Bullitt County high school seniors who are 18 years of age or older.

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  • WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS: Eastside takes GOLD

     MOUNT WASHINGTON— At the end of every cheer season, Eastside Middle coach Carrie DeBold wonders how the next year can get any better.

    After winning gold at the first ever International Cheer Union (ICU) Junior World Championships held in Orlando last week, she’s not too sure if next year can get better.

    Twenty-four girls competed last week against the best of the best from around the world.

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  • Head into the woods for a Bullitt East musical

                 MOUNT WASHINGTON— Into the woods Bullitt East students go in a performance of “Into the Woods Jr.” this weekend.

                The musical intertwines the lives of popular fairy tale characters like Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel.

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