Education

 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.

 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.

 Agriculture Literacy Week is in March.  However, Bullitt County Farm Bureau celebrated most of the month.  This time is set aside each year to draw attention to the many ways American’s food sysem improves the quality of life for our people.

 SHEPHERDSVILLE - The most important instrument for improving student achievement is an excellent teacher.

To that end, the Bullitt County Public School Board has approved a multi-pronged approach to developing, recruiting and retaining quality instructors.

Superintendent Keith Davis unveiled the proposed Teacher Retention and Induction Program (TRIP) recently.

The plan has three main components:

*Identify high-potential teachers while they are still in high school and nurture them through their educational program;