Camels pin down state championship
 The CCHS Wrestling team has brought home the state championship. Campbell County finished 20 points ahead of defending state champion Union County. Trinity finished third followed by LaRue County and Simon Kenton. Thirteen team members competed at the state level with 5 competing in the finals matches. Four earned victories. They are: Garth Yenter (120 lb division), Stephen Myers (152 lb division), Austin Meyers (220 lb division) and Mason Franck (285 lb division). The Camels also won the team championship in 1990, 1991 and 2004.
Read the Enquirer story
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Mosley signs with Thomas More Saints
 Campbell County High Senior Austin Mosley will continue to play the game he loves next year at Thomas More College. Mosley, a defensive lineman for the Camels football team, was awarded a football scholarship to play for the Saints next season. A signing ceremony was held at CCHS on Feb. 17.
He is pictured, center, with his parents.
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Berkley named WCPO Student of the Week
.jpg) CCHS Senior Kennedy Berkley has a new award to display alongside her state track titles. She was selected as this week's WCPO Student of the Week. She has not only won several state titles in track and excelled in volleyball and basketball, but she has also achieved a high rank in her class in academics. Congratulations Kennedy!
View the WCPO Video
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Band playing music, setting records
 The Campbell County High School Band should be tooting its own horn. The group has much to celebrate with record numbers of CCHS students being selected for elite ensembles. Twenty students were selected for the Kentucky Music Educators Association District 6 Select Band. This is the highest number of students selected for this honor in 10 years. Three students were chosen for the Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble. The Morehead State Band Clinic will include 41 CCHS band members. This is another record number for the school. In addition, Kenny Sinclair was selected first chair in the Cincinnati Youth Brass Choir and Emily Franklin was selected as first chair in the Blue Ash Youth Symphony Orchestra and third chair in the KMEA All State Symphonic Band. Emily is the third rated clarinet player in the entire state of Kentucky!
See a full list of winners
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Mentoring program kicks off at high school
 Fifty-three community members took the step to create a brighter future for some Campbell County High School students. Operation Preparation, a state-wide mentoring initiative kicked off at both the middle and high school. The goal of the program is to help students set goals for college and career readiness.
Learn more
Register to be a mentor
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Resource Centers seeking your input
The Family Resource and Youth Service Centers across Kentucky are seeking input from the community. Please take a few minutes to fill out their survey. Your time is much appreciated.
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Competition not just horse play for Berkemeyer
 CCHS student Molly Berkemeyer won first place for Novice Youth Equitation Over Fences at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, the largest American Quarter Horse show. A freshman at Campbell County High School, Molly has been riding since age 5 and has held many titles over the years. Molly is a rider who is dedicated, spending many hours at the barn, shows and bonding with her horses.
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CCMS Academic Team dominates at Governor's Cup
The Campbell County Middle School Academic Team dominated the other middle schools from Southern Campbell County Saturday at the District 54 Governor's Cup competition. By the end of the competition, the Camels had earned 73 points, outshining the 2nd place team which had only 18 points. Sixteen of the 18 CCMS testers in written events advanced on to the regional tournament while both the Future Problem Solving and Quick Recall teams took home the first place trophies. Great job Camels!
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Wrestlers take NKAC title
The CCHS wrestling team has qualified for the state duals tournament on Jan. 28 thanks to a win at the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference earlier this month. The Camels beat out the two top seeded programs, Simon Kenton and Ryle, for the victory.
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Operation Preparation training cancelled
The Operation Preparation mentor training class scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 12, has been cancelled due to expected inclement weather conditions. All registered mentors will be notified of a rescheduled time.
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CCS celebrates Board members
 January is Board member recognition month. Thank you to Board Chair Janis Winbigler, Board Vice-Chair Rich Mason, and Board members Susan Fangman, Kim Fender, and Pat Walch for their dedication, service, and commitment in serving their communities, serving the faculty, staff, and students of Campbell County Schools. (Pictured, Board members honor Grant's Lick Elementary Principal Amity Yeager at the January Board meeting. Left to right, Superintendent Glen Miller, Board Chair Janis Winbigler, Amity Yeager, Board members Susan Fangman and Kimber Fender and Board Vice Chair Rich Mason.)
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It's all academic for CCMS team
The CCMS Academic Team won a Quarterfinals Trophy at the Bate Middle School Tournament Jan. 7. The team fell to the Johnson County students who went on to win the competition. The CCMS team, made up of Captain Hanna Reis, Colton Graham, Kyle Houston, Kevin Korth, Hayden Hiller and Jacob, scored more points against the Johnson team than any other at the event. Kudos also go to the school's B team, made up of Braden Ramsey, Nick Padin, Mitchell Turner, Carly Taylor, Nolan Padin, Lila Willis, Zach Kuebbing and Natalie Karrick. That team lost in the 7th round.
Congratulations to both teams on their success.
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Orth chosen for "Making a Difference"
 Morgan Orth, pictured with her parents, was chosen as recipient of the "Making a Difference" $1000 scholarship which was announced at during the Crosstown Shootout game against Bishop Brossart. The scholarship is awarded for community involvement and commitment. Each year one student from Bishop Brossart and one from Campbell County receive this scholarship. The Brossart winner was Julia Steffen.
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Academic team wins another one
The Campbell County High School Academic Team emerged victorious in the first Northern Kentucky NAQT Tournament at Simon Kenton High School on Jan. 5. The CCHS Varsity team was the only undefeated team, beating Simon Kenton to clinch the championship. By winning the tournament, CCHS has qualified for the national NAQT Championship Tournament. Players involved included Jenna Garofolo, Jared Wittrock, Clayton Truman, Ryan Field, Andrew Perrin, MacKenzie Rich, Trevor Holzschuh and Sarah Kintner. Jenna was the top ranked player in the tournament, and Clayton placed third overall.
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Food drive added to Crosstown games
The real winner of this year's Crosstown Shootout will be the patrons of the CARE Mission, a local charity providing care to those in need. During this weekend's games at Campbell County Middle School, both the Camels and the Mustangs will be collecting nonperishable food items to donate to the charity. The school which collects the largest amount of food by weight will win the FOODout trophy and bragging rights.
The boys teams will play Friday night,Jan. 6, beginning with the Freshman at 4:45 p.m. followed by the JV teams at 6 p.m. and the Varsity game at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday night, Jan. 7, the girls teams will play with the Freshman game starting at 4 p.m. followed by the JV teams at 6 p.m. and the Varsity game at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for students with $1 of the admission price going to a scholarship for a CCHS and BBHS student.
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Students invited for free laser tag on Friday
The Campbell County Drug Free Alliance invites students from CCHS and CCMS for pizza and laser tag on Dec. 16, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Campbell County YMCA. Transportation from the schools to the YMCA will be provided. All students must make arrangements to be picked up at the YMCA. There is no cost for the event but reservations are required. Call 448-4868 to reserve your spot.
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Story has students thinking of college
 Second-grade students across Campbell County Schools, including those pictured at Crossroads Elementary with School Resource Officer Andy Hyett, were treated to extra story time and a lesson in preparing for the future this week as the district celebrated American Education Week. I Know I Can by Wendy W. Rouillard is the story of three animals who work hard to achieve their career goals, while one slacks off before realizing the importance of hard work and a good education.
Learn more
Read Kentucky Enquirer story
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CCHS Academic Team places first
The Campbell County High School JV Academic Team won a huge victory in the JV Challenge competition held at Bishop Brossart High School on Saturday, Nov. 12. CCHS won first place in a landslide.The Quick Recall Team coasted to 4 consecutive wins to take first place in that event. Campbell County took first place in each of the five written assessment areas. Clayton Truman won 1st place in both science and in social studies. His score on the social studies test was the third highest in the state. Sidney Boots won first place in arts & humanities. Sean Field took first place in math, and Drake Boling won first place in language arts. Congratulations to the team on an outstanding achievement.
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CCMS Academic Team among state best
Cheers go out to the CCMS Academic Team who collected the Runner- Up trophy at the Bulldog Middle School tournament at Dunbar High School in Lexington on Nov. 12. The varsity team was undefeated after 9 rounds of play. For the first time in CCMS history, the Camels outscored the team from Johnson County earning them a trip to the championship match. After 6 hours of play, the varsity team of Captain Hannah Reis, Colton Graham, Hayden Hiller, Kevin Korth, Kyle Houston and Jacob Newberry came up short to the team from Russell Middle School.
The second place finish out of a field of 38 teams from across the state is the best ever for any Northern Kentucky team. Way to go, Camels!
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Dress swap scheduled for Sunday
The Campbell County High School Do Something Club Club will host a Dress Swap on Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Campbell County Extension Center from noon to 3 p.m. This event allows students to bring an old dress and swap it for a new one. This is a great opportunity for students to get a dress for the Snowball Dance on Dec. 22 without the expense.
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Band of Pride playing concert
The Band of Pride will hold its Fall Concert Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Campbell County High School Auditorium. Come out and support the 140 students participating in this program!
The ensembles will perform:
Concert Band:
Adagio For Winds, Daehn
Kentucky 1800, Grundman
Percussion Ensemble:
Plank, Marotta
Ragtime Robin, Green
Symphonic Band:
The Charlatan, Sousa
Contre Qui Rose, Lauridsen
Solas Ane, Hazo
Dakota Fanfare, Morales
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GLE teacher awarded scholarship
.jpg) Grant's Lick teacher Kristina Sheehy has been awarded the Aspiring Administrator Scholarship from the Northern Kentucky Association of School Administrators. She will accept the scholarship at the NKASA fall dinner on Nov. 17. The award recognizes a teacher who is working toward the goal of becoming an administrator and is meant to recognize the talent and effort of the winners to build confidence and celebrate his or her willingness to stretch.
Kristina was recognized for creating a positive learning community for her first-grade class as well as taking on a leadership role in the school and community. Pictured, Kristina appears on Fox 19's Homework Helper segment the second Tuesday of each month.
Read more about Kristina Sheehy
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Emergency system tested today - This is only a test
 Today, at 2:00 p.m. eastern standard time, the federal government will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The test will last up to three and a half minutes. During this period, regularly scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows will be interrupted as the system is being tested. Campbell County Schools would like to ensure our families and the larger public that this is just a test, and not a real emergency alert.
The test is being conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as part of their ongoing efforts to keep the nation safe during emergencies and strengthen our resilience against all hazards.
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CCHS Volleyball team wins district championship
.jpg) The CCHS Varsity Volleyball team was named 39th district champions after defeating Bishop Brossart High School on Wednesday, Oc
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Camels clinch District
 The CCHS Varsity Football team has been named district champions. The Camels, who started the season 0-5, rallied from a 13-0 halfti
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Council of Councils meeting canceled for Oct. 24
Council of Councils for Oct. 24 has been canceled. The meeting will be rescheduled. All members will be notified of the new date and time by email or phone.
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CCS wins 7 state awards for communications
 Campbell County Schools was awarded 7 state awards for quality communication by the Kentucky School Public Relations Association. The district's public relations department received first place awards for calendars and miscellaneous printed materials, second place awards for miscellaneous printed materials and two separate news releases, and an honorable mention for academic achievement programs. In addition, Casey Gesenhues, a 2nd grade teacher at Crossroads Elementary (pictured with KYSPRA President Susie Hart), received a first place award for short videos. The awards were presented at the annual KYSPRA fall conference in Lexington.
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Free laser tag!
 Middle and high school students are invited to join the Southern Campbell County Drug Coalition for a free evening of laser tag fun. Alexandria Park will be turned into a laser tag arena on Friday, Sept. 23, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Space is limited to 50 participants. Call 448-4868 to register.
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Quarter Auction set for Sept. 27
Come out and support the Family Resource and Youth Service Centers of Campbell County Schools while winning great prizes. A quarter auction is set for Sept. 27 at Campbell County High School. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the auction begins at 7 p.m. Twelve vendors have already signed on to provide prizes.
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Dunk our educators for Special Olympics
Campbell County Schools' staff will be in the dunking booth again at this year's Dunk the Educator event. Between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. representatives from all of the CCS schools, including principals, teachers and central office staff, will sit in the dunking booth to raise money for Special Olympics. This year's event will be held in the Village Green shopping center. So bring your money and dunk an educator for a great cause.
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Quarter auction benefits students
The Campbell County Schools' Family Resource and Youth Service Centers will hold a quarter auction on Tuesday, Aug. 23, starting at 7 p.m. in the CCHS cafeteria. All funds raised will be used to support local families. Bring your quarters and join in the fun as you try to win items from companies like Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Premier Jewelry and more.
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ACT scores show major growth at CCHS
The recent release of ACT scores show a great improvement in scores by CCS students. CCS saw a 6 percent increase in the amount of students meeting the College and Career Benchmark in reading, a 4 percent increase in science, 4 percent increase in English and a 2 percent increase in mathematics.
Highlights include 64 percent of our students meeting College and Career Benchmark in English – 14 percent more than the state percentage. We have 10 percent more of our students meeting benchmark scores than the state in math, 9 percent in reading and 7 percent more in science
Our composite Junior 2011 ACT average places us 15th in the state, and 6th in Northern Kentucky!
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Survey asks for opinions on tobacco use
 Campbell County Schools is currently seeking information from parents, students and others regarding tobacco use within our community. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your opinion will help us determine future policies concerning tobacco use. We have a different survey depending on whether or not you are an adult or youth. Please click on the adult link or the student link depending on your role in our schools. Your help is greatly appreciated with this matter. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Bates at the Campbell County Youth Services Center at 448-4868.
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Camel Kick-Off Cookout set for Aug. 19
The 2nd annual Camel Kick-Off Cookout is set for Friday, Aug. 19, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The tailgating event, which will be held at Bob Miller Stadium, will include live music and snacks and drinks for $1 each. Celebrate the start of the Camels 2011 football season along with the Camel Athletic Boosters.
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Retirees honored by district
 Eleven long-time CCS employees were celebrated for their accomplishments at the annual CCS retirement dinner. Each of the retirees received a retirement gift and each was named a Kentucky Colonel by Gov. Steve Beshear. This year's retirees are Kristina Barrow, Linda Cummins, Darlene Fausz, Linda Mauser, Peggy Ahrman (pictured), Linda Braun, Wanda Brickler, Walter Maines, Donna Painter, Bill Robinson and Ronnie Stanfield.
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CCHS students win national awards
Congratulations to Sean Hamons and Jared Wittrock who brought home awards from the FBLA National Leadership Conference. Sean finish 6th in Word Processing II and Jared finished 4th in Business Calculations. This is a wonderful honor for the students, the high school and our district.
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Camels bring home state FFA award
CCHS students Gretchen Walch and Hannah Weber brought a state championship title to CCHS. The girls earned state's top award in Agriscience Fair at the state FFA convention. Congratulations to them both.
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Bus routes available for 2011-12 school year
 Routing Information has been updated for the 2011-2012 School Year. This information is constantly being updated on a daily basis as new enrollments are received. Be advised that several buses have changed numbers. Most of our routes remained the same as the 2010-2011 school year. However, please use the information below to confirm your bus number and pick-up/drop-off times.
Campbell County High School and Middle School
Campbell Ridge Elementary
Cline Elementary
Crossroads Elementary
Grant's Lick Elementary
Reiley Elementary
All parents/guardians should be considerate and patient during the first few weeks of school. Despite our efforts to "estimate" routing information to be as close as possible, there are many situations that can alter our bus times.
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Miller named new superintendent
 At a special meeting of the Board of Education on June 28, 2011, the Board named Glen Miller as the new superintendent of Campbell County Schools. Miller comes to the district from Beechwood Independent School District where he has served as superintendent since 2007. He has worked in the school district in various positions since 1984.
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District saves with shut down
All of the schools in the Campbell County School District will be closed through July 11. The shut down, which includes a significant reduction in the use of lights, air conditioning, and electricity in general, will create an essential saving opportunity for the district. The schools will reopen July 11. While the schools are closed, central office remains open.
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Cheer camp set July 26-29
Campbell County High School will hold a cheerleading camp July 26-29 at the school, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Cost is $40 per student which includes the camp and a Tshirt. Participants will learn dance routines, jumps, cheer chants, stunts and skits. For more information, check out the flier.
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Homework help continues on Fox 19
Grant's Lick Elementary Teacher Kristina Sheehy continues to offer homework help once a month on the Fox 19 morning show. Check out the latest video which offers suggestions for hands-on activities students can work on at home this summer.
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Students cash in Compass time
Students who've spent time on Compass Odyssey during the summer break can trade their time for tickets at tonight's Camp Compass. Students earn a ticket for every 10 minutes they spend on the site. Prizes include tents, flashlights, S'more kits, gift cards and more.
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Board seeks superintendent
The Campbell County School District Board of Education has extended the deadline for applicants seeking the position of superintendent. Detailed resumes and letters of interest should be emailed to Diana Heidelberg by June 24. If you have questions, you can also call 859-635-2173.
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Wrestlers head to nationals
Congrats to Garth Yenter and Sean Fausz who qualified for the National High School Wrestling Championships this summer in Fargo, ND. Both wrestlers finished 3rd in the region freestyle competition and Garth finished 2nd in the Greco Roman tournament held in Franklin, IN. Garth was also selected the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference wrestler of the year. This award was voted on by the NKAC wrestling coaches.
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Girls finish 4th in state track meet
Congratulations to the girls track team for finishing 4th this weekend at the state meet. Anna Carrigan tripled as the 400 meter State Champion and was 7th in the 200 meter dash, and the 4x400 meter relay of Faith Roaden, Carolynn Dreyer, Christina Heilman, and Anna Carrigan quadrupled with their 4th state championship. Christina Heilman was 2nd in the 300 meter Hurdles, Kennedy Berkley finished 5th in the 100 meter Hurdles and 8th in the Triple jump. The 4x 800 meter team of Carolynn Dreyer, Faith Roaden, Hailee Rose, and Taylor Robinson was 3rd. The 4x200 meter relay of Molly Kitchen, Christina Heilman, Anna Carrigan and Kennedy Berkley finished 5th. It was an outstanding day with great performances!
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Boys take state track awards
Congratulations to the following boys track team members who placed this weekend in the state meet: Doug Long was runner up in the pole Vault, and the 4x800 meter relay of Ben Rawe, Doug Strange, Tyler Hubbard, and Aaron Orth placed 8th.
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Golf tryouts July 18
The CCHS Boys Varsity and Junior Varsity golf teams will be held at A. J. Jolly golf course on July 18 and July 19. Tryouts will start at 1 p.m. both days. All students trying out must have a physical on file with the Athletic Directors office by July 18.
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Girls stock up on wins
Campbell County High School students, Andrea Bachman and Sarah Kintner were honored on Thursday, May 19, for placing 1st in the North Region High School Division in the Stock Market Game competition.
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Camels win district championship
The CCHS Baseball team completed a dramatic journey to the 37th district tournament title with a 7-6 win over Bishop Brossart. The team now advances to the 10th district region tournament. It is the 4th consecutive trip for Campbell County.
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Cline writer making waves
Syd Fillhardt, a 5th grade student at Donald E Cline Elementary, was the recipient of a scholarship from the Wave Foundation for her essay “The Florida Manatee”. The theme was endangered species. The award allows her to attend summer camp at the Newport Aquarium this June. Syd is in Mrs. Patty Allen’s class.
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Get physical
On Monday June 13, UC Orthopedics & NovaCare Rehabilitation will be hosting sports physicals for all Campbell County Students. They will be held at Campbell County High school beginning in the school cafeteria. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and physicals will begin at 6. The cost will be $20 per physical. If you have any questions please call the High School athletic department at 859-448-4896. All proceeds go back to the sports program & the physicals are KHSAA approved. |
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Parents elected to serve
Four CCS parents were selected as members of the Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership. They are
- Meg Crail - CCHS
- Rhonda Bezold - CCHS
- Jennifer Hedger - Crossroads
- Sherry White - Crossroads
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Boots wins state FFA competition
Campbell County High School student Sidney Boots won the 2011 Kentucky Future Farmers of America State Quiz Bowl. Using a format similar to a spelling bee, the Quiz Bowl featured questions about FFA history. Boots previously won at the local, regional and camp level to earn her spot in the state competition. She is the first state Quiz Bowl champion from CCHS.
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CCS scores among the best
Congratulations to the students and staff of Campbell County Schools for making tremendous gains on the latest Kentucky Core Content Test. Eighty percent of Campbell County Schools' students reached proficiency in reading according to No Child Left Behind. The percentage was only slightly less in math with 73.5 percent reaching proficiency. Both scores are well beyond the goals set for the district by the state.
The district’s overall score of a 95 places Campbell County Schools among the best in the state and in the top 3 in Northern Kentucky. All of our students, staff and community members should be proud of these results. Over the past 5 years, CCS has achieved an 18 point district index gain. During that same period, the number of students with disabilities and those qualifying for free and reduced lunch reaching proficiency increased by 30 percent.
These results are further proof that great things are happening in Campbell County
Schools.
Read the Enquirer story on testing
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Camel calendars on sale now
 The CCHS photo students have created a new Camel calendar for 2012. Cost is $10 each. Calendars ordered by Dec. 9 will arrive prior to the school district's winter break. Each calendar is full color, spiral bound and printed on glossy, standard-size paper. They will make great presents for your favorite Camels!
Visit the online order form to place your order.
Direct all questions to Brian.Harmon@Campbell.kyschools.us.
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CCMS goes wireless - Students encouraged to bring devices
Campbell County Middle School now has a wireless campus. From the offices to the classrooms, the internet is available for instant access of information to enhance student learning. To best utilize this resource, the school is allowing students to bring their personal data devices including iPads, laptops, netbooks, and smart phones to use for instructional purposes.
In order for students to participate, students must review the policy for use and sign a permission form. Students will then register their devices. Registration will be open on the following dates:
8th Grade: January 10
7th Grade: January 17
6th Grade: January 24
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VOTE AGAIN! - Voting ends at midnight
 You need to vote!
This Friday's CCHS vs. Pendleton County boys basketball game is up for the WLWT Wildcard Game of the Week. The game that gets the most votes on-line will have coverage on WLWT sports. This Friday is Senior night. What a wonderful night for CCHS to have media coverage. We are currently behind, but with your help, we can be the WLWT Wildcard Game of the Week.
Go to the link below.
Scroll halfway down the page on the right hand side under the word Poll. Choose our game and click vote. Voting ends at midnight on Thursday.
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Kindergarten registration set - March 5-9
Campbell County Schools will hold kindergarten registration for the 2012-13 school year the week of March 5-9. Full-day kindergarten will once again be available on a tuition basis.
Dates and times are:
Campbell Ridge Elementary
March 6: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Welcome, 6 - 8 p.m. registration and tours
March 6 - 8: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Registration packets available
Cline Elementary
March 7: 9 - 11 a.m. and 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
March 8: 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Crossroads Elementary
March 6: 9 - 11 a.m. and 4 - 7 p.m.
March 7: 9 - 11 a.m.
March 9: 9 - 11 a.m.
Grant's Lick Elementary
March 6: 10 - 11 a.m. and 6-7 p.m.
March 5-9: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Registration packets available
Reiley Elementary
March 6: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
March 8: 4 - 7 p.m.
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TGIF - Comets hold a dance party
 Kindergarten students in Julie Barnhardt's class at Campbell Ridge celebrate each Friday with a little song and dance. And today, they were able to share their routine with a bigger audience thanks to Bob Herzog with Channel 12. The reporter visited the students last week and aired a video of their dance during his Friday Dance Party segment.
Check it out and dance along!
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Elementary teams qualify for state robotics tourney
.jpg) The Robotics teams from Crossroads and Grant's Lick elementary schools are headed to state. Both teams qualified for the state competition at the recent regional tournament at Turkeyfoot Middle School. The GLE team, the Grub Scouts, placed first in robot design and second in robot performance. In addition, the team received an award for excellence for project presentation. They are coached by Fred Strange. The Crossroads' Rockin' Rookie Robots, pictured, will also compete at the state meet in Bowling Green in January.
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CCHS Cross Country runners chase state titles
 Members of the CCHS Cross Country teams will head for the state competition this Saturday in hopes of bringing home state titles. Kyle Clark will represent the boys team. He qualified for the state meet by placing 5th in the region.
The girls team also qualified and the following will be running:
Haylee Rose
Jennah Flarity
Abby Vandergriff
Courtney Hammack
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CCS breaks ground on new tech center, stadium
 A ground breaking ceremony was held on Sept. 15 for a new technology center and athletic complex for Campbell County Schools. Among those attending were (pictured, left to right) School Board Members Rich Mason, Janis Winbigler, Susan Fangman and Gary Combs, Rep. Joe Fischer, Sen. Katie Stine, Campbell County Fiscal Court Judge Executive Steve Pendery and Superintendent Glen Miller. The ceremony included presentations by the the Campbell County Honor Guard, the school's choir and band and Sen. Stine who delivered a riveting speech.
Construction is expected to be completed on both projects in time for the 2013-14 school year.
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Young named new assistant principal at CCHS
Congratulations to Angie Young who has been hired as the new assistant principal at Campbell County High School. Young, who is a 1990 CCHS graduate, has worked at the high school for 14 years, the last 3 as the school's staff developer. She has been active in the school over the years serving on the site based decision making council, as a club sponsor and coach. She replaced John Hardy.
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Cline hosting night for kindergarteners
Cline Elementary will hold a kindergarten orientation on July 20 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The school will hold an open house for all incoming students on Aug. 11. Students entering preschool to 2nd grade will meet between 5 and 6 p.m. while older students will meet between 6 and 7 p.m.
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GLE honored for building culture of service
Grant’s Lick Elementary has been named a 2010-2011 “School of Contribution.” The honor came at the Greater Cincinnati Celebration of Service. The evening was held to celebrate the culture of contribution in the Greater Cincinnati area and to honor those whose exceptional contributions inspire students to give back to the community. Grant's Lick was honored for its five years of commitment to creating a culture of contribution. GLE has been leader in service learning across the region, state and national level. Congratulations to the students and staff of GLE.
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Groundbreaking for new ATC set for Sept. 15
 A groundbreaking ceremony for the district's new area technology center and athletic facility will be held on Sept. 15 beginning at 9 a.m. on the south side of Campbell County High School. Representatives from the district including Superintendent Glen Miller, members of the legislature and partners in the construction project will be present for the ceremony. Light refreshments will be offered after. The public is invited to attend.
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GLE students thank community heroes
 In honor of the 10th anniversary of 9-11 attacks, Grant's Lick 2nd and 3rd graders arranged to visit Southern Campbell Fire Dept., Campbell County Police Dept, Alexandria Police Dept, and Alexandria Fire Department to thank them for being our community's first responders. Each of the second and third grade classes produced a book telling why our firefighters and police officers are heroes. The students then gave each location apple pies provided by our parents. In preparation for the trip each of our classes spent some time discussing 9-11 in an age appropriate way focusing on the heroic acts of firefighters and police officers. One third grader made the connection that as people were running away from the towers, firefighters and police officers were running toward them.
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CCHS volleyball players selected All-Team
.jpg) CCHS senior hitter Kennedy Berkley was named to the Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association's first-team all-state team.
In addition, setter Chandler Gray received an honorable mention in the selection process.
The girls both played on the 2011 CCHS Varsity Team which ended the regular season with a 22-10 record and district champs and regional runners-up titles.
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Oct. 31 Board of Education meeting canceled
The Board of Education meeting scheduled for Oct. 31 has been canceled due to lack of business. The next meeting will be held as scheduled on Nov. 14 in the Board room at 51 Orchard Lane, Alexandria.
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Grant's Lick creating healthier environment
Grant's Lick Elementary has been selected by the Northern Kentucky Health Department as one of four schools in Northern Kentucky to participate in a 2-year REACH school health incentive funds pilot project. The project centers on helping schools to create sustainable, healthier school environments, by funding them to implement policy and environmental changes. GLE will receive $6,000 for participating. The school was selected to participate based on its past success with REACH grant initiatives.
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GLE cares about Josh Cares
 The students of Grant's Lick Elementary, led by the school's Cardinal Council, raised $1074 for Josh Cares! Josh Cares is a non-profit organization that provides comfort and companionship for children at Children’s Hospital when their parents/family members can’t be with them. The students sold paper links for $1 each. Twenty links ($20) pays for one hour of a Josh Cares worker’s time with a child. GLE will be paying for almost 54 hours of time!Learn more
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Students earn Word certification
Five CCHS students have already taken and passed the MOS Certification Exam for Word 2010! The students who have attained this professional certification are:
· Kody Bush
· Ben Hicks
· Annelise Mai
· Caitlin Rauch
· Nicole Robertson
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Senator shares thoughts on education, new ATC
Despite a busy legislative schedule, Sen. Katie Stine (R-Southgate) spent some time with Campbell County High School journalism student Lauren Elgin to discuss her thoughts on education in Kentucky and the area technology center under construction at CCHS. You can read Lauren's resulting articles which were printed in the Camel Chronicle.
Stine serves as the President Pro-Tem of the State Senate.
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CCMS Academic team wins regional title
The CCMS Academic Team continues to roll as they won the Governor's Cup Regional title and will once again be representing Campbell County Middle School at the state competition.
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Grant extended to GLE for additional $5,000
Based on the success of the past two years, Grant's Lick Elementary's Schools of Success service learning grant has been extended to a third year with an additional $5,000 in funding. The award was originally presented by the Education Commission of the States' (ECS) National Center for Learning and Citizenship (NCLC) in 2009. Grant's Lick Elementary was one of only 10 schools selected from a national pool of candidates and received $10,000 and paid staff training in help implement additional service learning in the school.
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CCMS students selected to all-state choir
 Five students from the CCMS Choir were selected to participate in the Kentucky Music Educators Association's All-State Choir. Students are selected by a panel of judges through recorded auditions. The five students will participate in the choir in Louisville on Feb. 9. The students are: (L-R) Front: Taylor McGrath, Sean Keating Back: Michael Mills, Conner Daniels and Collin Haigis.
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Operation Preparation needs mentors
Do you have what it takes to make a difference in the lives of middle and high school students? The Campbell County School District is searching for college/career mentors for 8th and 10th grade students within our district on Operation Preparation.
Mentor training will be provided and mentors only need to commit one hour per month to students at his or her school site. Mentors will discuss college and career planning, and academic and social goals.
Registration will be held Nov. 1 through Dec. 1. Training will begin in January.
Click here to register.
For more information, contact Connie Pohlgeers by email or by phone at 859-635-2173.
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6th grader wins writing contest
 Campbell County Middle School 6th grade student Syd Fillhardt earned first place honors in the Haunt Your Library writing contest sponsored by the Kenton County Public Library. Her story Neighborly Advise, won the 4th-6th grade category.
Her complete story was published in the Kenton County Recorder and is posted online.
Congratulations to Syd on her accomplishment.
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Applicants sought for Board seat
The Kentucky Commissioner of Education is seeking applicants to be considered for appointment to the Campbell County Board of Education. Applicants must be qualified to serve on the Campbell County Board of Education representing Educational Division #3. This vacancy was created by the resignation of Gary Combs. Applications are due by Oct. 7, 2011.
Application
Complete notice of vacancy
District boundaries map
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Music teachers earn District 6 awards
Congratulations to David Fuller and MM Jamison on being awarded the Kentucky Music Educators Association District Six Middle School and Elementary Music Teachers of the Year Awards, respectively. Both will represent Campbell County Schools at the state conference in February.
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Grant's Lick Teacher Shares 9/11 Teaching Materials
Grant's Lick 1st grade teacher, Mrs. Kristina Sheehy, shares suggestions for teaching young students about 9/11. Mrs. Sheehy shares some guidelines for parents, books to share with students, and an Internet resource for children.
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Students earn rewards for summer learning
Students who've kept up with summer learning through Compass Odyssey can cash in their time for prizes. Camp Compass will be held July 21, 5-7 p.m., at the Alexandria Education Center boardroom. Students earn a ticket for every 10 minutes they spend on the site. Prizes include tents, flashlights, gift cards and more. In order to receive your tickets, you must present workers with a copy of your usage report. To print your report, log in to the student backpack portion of the site, double click on My Portfolio, Click on Report Tab, select All Subjects and All Activities from drop down menu, select Date Range and enter 6/16/2011 to 7/20/2011, generate report. Print and bring the report with you for ticket verification. Tickets will not be awarded without evidence of the report. Computers will be available on site for students to look up report information, if needed.
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CCS honored for training
The Campbell County Schools Professional Development Model, “Investing in Our Future,” has been selected to win KASA’s 2011 Dr. Tom Vest Professional Development Award. The award is given to education leaders at the school or district level who have significantly improved student achievement through successfully implementing a professional development plan. The “Investing in Our Future” model has enabled the district to target training needs and tap into knowledge from experts in the district in lieu of relying on outside trainers. Read more... |
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Get a Taste of Campbell County
The annual Taste of Campbell County is back. Food, drinks, music and entertainment will be featured at this year's event scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 6, 6-8 p.m. at the Alexandria Education Center next to CCMS. Come out and enjoy the homecoming parade, then stay for the Taste.
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Shooting victim addresses students, public
 Missy Jenkins, an author, inspirational speaker and victim of the 1997 Heath High School shooting, will address school safety and bullying with students and the community in Campbell County. Jenkins was one of five injured in the West Paducah shooting. Three others were killed. Only 15 at the time of the shooting, Jenkins quickly forgave her shooter and has visited him in prison to hear his thoughts on why he chose to use violence.
A free program will be held for the public on Tuesday, Oct. 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Campbell County Middle School library. Additional programs are scheduled for the high school and middle school students. The program coincides with Kentucky Safe Schools Week. No tickets are reservations are required. For more information on Missy Jenkins, review her website.
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Learn to stretch your money with free coupon class
The Campbell County Youth Service Center will host a couponing class on Thursday, Nov 10, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center at Campbell County Middle School. Participants will learn how to make money go further at the grocery and other shopping destinations. Please call 448-4868 to make your reservation. The class is FREE.
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Camels play Tates Creek Nov. 4
On Friday, Nov. 4, we are hosting a KHSAA Football Playoff game against Tates Creek, kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Because this is a KHSAA post-season event the only passes that will be accepted at the gate will be the KHSCA Coaches Pass and/or the KHSAA Administrators Pass. No CCS Staff ID’s, Season Athletic Passes, or Fall Athlete Passes can be accepted. Admission will be $5 per person.
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CCHS Symphonic Band will play with Fillmore Band
The CCHS Symphonic Band has been invited to perform with the Fillmore Wind Band on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. in the CCHS auditorium. This is a tremendous honor for the band program. The Fillmore Wind Band is a semi-professional wind ensemble comprised of the best musicians in the tristate. The Symphonic Band will perform before the Fillmore and then again at the end of the concert with the Fillmore. This concert is open to the public free of charge.
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CCHS student being honored by YMCA
CCHS student Nicole Robertson has been selected as an honoree for the 2012 YMCA Character Awards which will be presented during a ceremony at The School for the Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati on April 17. The YMCA Character Awards are an opportunity to celebrate young people who exemplify the Y’s core values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility.
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Three cheers for the CCMS cheerleaders
 The Campbell County Middle School competition cheerleading squad won second place at the NKCCA (Northern Kentucky Cheerleading Coaches Association) competition held this past Saturday at the Bank of Kentucky Center. The competition was open to any KHSAA (Kentucky High School Athletics Association) school and its middle and elementary counterparts. The squad faced fierce competition.
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CCMS wrestlers offer up a 3-peat
.jpg) Congratulations to the CCMS Wrestling Team for winning their 3rd consecutive Kentucky State Wrestling Championship. Taking 1st place honors were: Tanner Yenter, Ryan Moore, Brady Wells, and Brett Graziani. Runner-Up Champ was Bryan Spahr.
Way to go Camels on your 3-peat!
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CCHS Academic Team outsmarts the competition
The CCHS Academic Team won the 36th District Governor’s Cup Tournament. Brossart finished 2nd and Highlands placed 3rd in the competition, with Calvary Christian and Bellevue also competing. Campbell County accumulated 69.5 points with 2nd place Brossart receiving 28.5 points. The CCHS Quick Recall Team won first place, as did the Future Problem Solving Team. CCHS students placed in 17 out of 18 possible individual events, and they will advance to the regional competition on February 14 and 18. CCHS students placing 1st or 2nd included Jenna Garofolo, 1st in both Language Arts and Arts & Humanities, Andrew Perrin 1st in Social Studies and 2nd in Composition, Olivia Davis 1st in Composition, Jacob Hiance 1st in Science, Jared Wittrock 2nd in Math, MacKenzie Rich 2nd in Language Arts, and Clayton Truman 2nd in Social Studies. Other CCHS students placing in their events included Kenny Sinclair, Trevor Holzschuh, Sarah Kintner and Christina Tully. Six individual scores were among the top 12 scores in the state on the district tests. This is the 14th consecutive year that Campbell County has won the 36th district title.
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CCMS student takes stage in "The Nutcracker"
 Dec. 15 marks the world premiere of Cincinnati Ballet's The New Nutcracker. On stage at the Aronoff Center for the Arts will be Campbell County Middle Schools own, Kayle Kyle. Kayle will be dancing the role of a soldier. Kayle's dance career began at the age of 2 with Manyet Dance, and her resume also includes roles in Cinderella, Peter Pan, Mary Poppins and two other productions of The Nutcracker. Kayle's father and CCMS's robotics coach George Kyle will also be performing as a Ginger Dad in The Nutcracker.
Campbell County Recorder Story
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Fuller, CCMS students selected for honor band
.jpg) On Saturday, Nov. 19, CCMS Director of Bands David Fuller performed as a special guest conductor for the 2011 Morehead Sate University Tri-State Middle School Honor Band. In addition, nearly 50 band students were invited to perform with the honor band. This was a great honor for the students and Mr. Fuller.
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District requests input on Improvement Plan
Each year the Campbell County School District works with many stakeholders to review and improve the District Improvement Plan. After administrators, district leaders, staff, parents, and the community have reviewed and provided input, this document will be taken to the Board of Education for approval. Please feel free to send any comments or questions to Dr. Shelli Wilson at shelli.wilson@campbell.kyschools.us .
District Improvement Plan
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Students vow to be drug free
 Campbell County Schools' students are vowing this week to be drug free. Each school is celebrating Red Ribbon Week with various celebrations and programs aimed to reach the students and send an anti-drug message. Pictured, Zac Heringer, a 5th-grade student at Grant's Lick Elementary, helps present the drug prevention message along with magician Jason the Great who's magic word is "Just Say No."
Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation reaching millions of Americans during the last week of October every year. By wearing red ribbons and participating in community anti-drug events, young people pledge to live a drug-free life.
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PR director named to KYSPRA Board
Juli Hale, the director of school and public relations for Campbell County Schools, has been selected to serve as the incoming treasurer for the Kentucky School Public Relations Association. KYSPRA is a professional development organization which meets the training needs of its members and advocates for the employment of a PR practitioner in all Kentucky Schools. Juli has worked for Campbell County Schools since 2006.
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Athletic Hall of Fame inducting new members
The Campbell County High School Athletic Hall of Fame will include 11 new members after its induction ceremony on Oct. 8. There ceremony will include a dinner at the Alexandria Community Center. Cost is $25 per person or $15 for children 12 years and under. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets should contact Mary Ellen Allender by email or at 448-4896. This year's inductees are:
Allen Baker 1955
Bob Jones 1958
Clare Lester 1981
Jed Painter 1981
Maria Reinert 1983
Ken Johnson 1984
Kris Dicken (Laskey) 1985
Rick Turner 1991
Chris Hagen Ph. D. 1992
Chris Stormer 1995
Distinguished Service Award - Gary McCormick 1968
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Fall fest offers family fun at Reiley
.JPG) Reiley will hold its annual fall festival on Sept. 24 on the school grounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The festival is fun for the entire family. The event will include games and inflatables for the children, craft vendors, raffles, and live music for the adults. It will also feature great festival food, like funnel cakes, sno cones, pizza, and hamburgers. Come out and enjoy a fun filled day with your family.
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Memorial golf outing set for Aug. 6
….The 6th annual John Creech Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing will be held Aug. 6 at Hickory Sticks Golf Course. John Creech was a 1986 Campbell County High School graduate. The outing is organized each year by the Friends For Life Foundation, a non-profit organization whose main goal is to award a scholarship annually to a Campbell County High School student athlete who maintains a 3.0 or greater GPA. Anyone interested in donating raffle items, cash donations, or hole sponsorships, please call 859-525-6635 for pick up or mail to FFLF, Inc PO Box 262 Alexandria, KY 41001.
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Volunteers needed for stadium sprucing
It's that time of year when Bob Miller Stadium gets a much needed annual spruce up for the upcoming football season. The Campbell County Football Family workday will be held on Saturday, Aug.6, 8 a.m. until noon. In the event of rain, we will use Sunday, Aug. 9, as an alternate workday. Volunteers are needed to paint, scrape, and give the stadium a general clean-up. Volunteers should arrive at the field by 8 a.m. for assignments.
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Volleyball team honors the military
Please join the Lady Camels of the Campbell County Volleyball Teams and the Lady Wildcats of Pendleton County as they honor our military on Tuesday evening, Sept. 13 at CCHS. Please wear your camouflage or army green to show your support for our troops. The tri-match begins with freshman at 5:30 pm.
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Revised bus routes available online
.jpg) Transportation schedules have been revised and are available online. Parents are encouraged to review the schedules of their children to know bus numbers, drop off and pick up times. Parents of kindergarten students are reminded that kindergarten students will only be dropped off once the bus driver has made contact with the parent or guardian. Exceptions to this rule will only be made if the parent or guardian gives permission in writing for the student to get off the bus with an older sibling.
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Class of 2024 presented with shirts
 Students from the kindergarten classes of Campbell County Schools each received Class of 2024 T-shirts on behalf of the district and the Campbell County Board of Education. The shirts which include the Campbell County High School logo along with the text Class of 2024, were presented by Superintendent Glen Miller, Associate Superintendent Dr. Shelli Wilson, CCHS Principal Renee Boots and CCHS Athletic Director Steve Hensley. After presenting the shirts, the group explained to the students the importance of being a high school graduate.
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GLE teacher offers homework motivation
 Grant's Lick teacher Kristina Sheehy offered methods for motivating your student to do his or her homework on this month Homework Helper segment on Fox 19. Being organized and offering incentives are among the suggestions she gives to Frank Marzulo. Kristina appears on the Morning Show the first Tuesday of each month, offering methods of helping students of all ages perform better on their homework and at school. You can watch the entire clip here.
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Schools honor Veterans with ceremonies
 Three Veterans Day programs are planned this year at Campbell County Schools. All events are open to the public and veterans are encouraged to attend so they can be honored by our staff and students.
Thursday, Nov. 10, Campbell County Middle School
7 - 8 p.m. - A patriotic ceremony will be held featuring band, choir and drama students. CCMS Guidance Counselor and Veteran Kelly Crowley will speak.
Friday, Nov. 11, Campbell County Middle School
8 - 10 a.m. - Veterans are invited to enjoy a free breakfast reception at 8 a.m. followed by a patriotic program at 9 a.m. The program will feature band, choir and drama students. Campbell County Police Chief and Veteran Mike Ward will speak.
Friday, Nov. 11, Grant’s Lick Elementary
8:45 - 10 a.m. - A short patriotic program featuring GLE students will be followed by a reception where veterans will be invited to share with members of the 5th grade class.
Friday, Nov. 11, Campbell Ridge Elementary
Campbell Ridge will welcome Veterans to speak in classrooms to our students throughout the day. Veterans will speak on the topic of citizenship which is also a focus character trait for November. Visiting veterans will then enjoy lunch catered by the office staff.
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Volleyball players commit to college teams
.jpg) Two all-stars of the Campbell County High School Volleyball Team will continue to play in college. Ashley England, pictured far left, signed to play with University of Cincinnati- Clermont. Jenna Martin, pictured at left, has committed to play at Converse College in South Carolina.
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Runners name to All-Region teams
Congratulations to CCHS Cross Country runners Kyle Clark and Haylee Rose who were nominated to the Northern Kentucky Cross Country and Track Coaches All Region Second team. Congratulations also to freshmen Jennah Flairty and Abby Vandergriff who were named to the All Region Honorable Mention team.
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CCMS Robotics Team heading to state competition
The CCMS Robotics Team finished third overall at the recent regional tournament held at Turkeyfoot Middle School. The team placed 4th in Robot Table Missions and 1st in Gracious Professionalism out of 33 teams. The finish qualifies the team for the state competition next month at Western Kentucky University. The team members are: Jacob Finerty, Emma Burbrink, Gracie Wright, Alex Schuchter, Jacob Chamberlin, Noah Weber and Katie Emmett. They are coached by George Kyle.
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Castrucci donation benefits Project Graduation
 2012 CCHS graduates will have a bigger after party thanks to the generosity of a local business. Ron Burke, executive director of Mike Castrucci Ford in Alexandria (center), visited the high school along with Service Director Bill Lykins to deliver a check for $1,194 to be used for Project Graduation.
The funds were raised at the dealerships 2nd annual car show held in September. Many students volunteered for the event.
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Padin named top CCMS speller
 Congratulations to Nick Padin for winning the CCMS school-level Scripps National Spelling Bee. The competition required 19 rounds before the crowd of 100 participants was whittled to just one. Padin, a seventh grade student, who will work to uphold the rich tradition of CCMS students participating in the national bee.
Pictured, Nick, center with plaque, is congratulated by Principal Dave Sandlin, twin brother Nolan, and 6th grade teacher Kelsey Wesaw.
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Free trip to Gameworks planned
 Campbell County middle and high school students can get in the Game(works) for free. The Campbell County Drug Free Alliance will host an outing to Gameworks at Newport on the Levee on Feb. 15, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Students will have bus transportation from their schools to Gameworks but must be picked up at the conclusion of the event by a parent or guardian. Space is limited. Students should rsvp by Feb. 8 to the Youth Service Center at 448-4868. A permission slip will be required to attend.
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CCHS get involved in hairy situation
CCHS students will have the opportunity to help patients in need by giving of themselves, literally. The CCHS Do Something Club will hold a Locks of Love cut-a-thon in January. Students willing to donate 6 inches or more of their own hair can obtain a permission slip in Mrs. Degroff’s room. The cut-a-thon will be held after winter break.
Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that provides hair pieces to financially under-privileged children under the age of 21 who have lost their hair due to a disease or other illness. The charity provides children not only with a head of real human hair, but with the confidence to keep fighting their battles.
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Board approved 2012-13 calendar
.jpg) The Board of Education approved the 2012-13 school year calendar at its Nov. 14 meeting. The full calendar can be viewed here.
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Napier nabs state PE award
Cline Physical Education teacher Brandon Napier has been selected as the recipient of this year's Distinguished Service Award for the Kentucky Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. He will be honored by the organization at a banquet on Nov. 15 in Lexington.
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Boosters plan Girls Day In
The Camel Athletic Boosters have planned a Girls Day In - Holiday Extravaganza for Dec. 3, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Campbell County Middle School. The event will include the opportunity for gift buying from nearly 20 home show vendors including ThirtyOne, Pampered Chef, Arbonne, Premier Jewelry, PartyLite, Mary Kay, Longaberger and more. While there, participants can also spoil themselves with gourmet coffee and desserts and complimentary massages. All proceeds will benefit the athletic programs of Campbell County Schools.
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Handout shows grade-level achievement
Parents can view grade-level achievement expectations in terms of MAP scores as well view College and Career Readiness Benchmarks for appropriate grade levels with the Academic Success Timeline which can be view electronically or in hard copies. Anyone interested in receiving a printed version should ask their child's teacher during the upcoming parent/teacher conferences. |
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Kentucky celebrates Safe Schools Week
 The third week in October has been designated as safe schools week for all Kentucky schools.
Campbell County Schools will join schools across Kentucky as we work to keep all of our students safe. The theme this year will be “Cyber- Survivor” and will cover current internet safety topics such as cyber-bullying and social networking. Kentucky Center for School Safety realizes that the cyber-world offers unique learning opportunities, face-to-face communication and skills to assure jobs in the Web 2.0 world, but along with cyber-world “treasures," users must watch out for its “quicksand” such as cyber-bullying, online predators, inappropriate use of social networking and gaming. An Interactive online pledge is available this year at www.kysafeschools.org. The pledge reads:
On our Kentucky school campuses and in the virtual world,
I pledge to:
- SURF SMART; by exploring the internet with skill and direction.
- SHARE LESS; by keeping my personal information private.
- THINK FIRST; by interacting online appropriately.
Pictured, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Greg Stumbo, signs the Safe Schools Week Proclamation.
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Tell us what you think
To improve school quality and help students learn, school personnel need to identify their strengths and areas needing improvement. Obtaining your view about your school is an important part of this process. Please take about 10 minutes to complete the correct survey below to offer your views and opinions.
Family Perspective
Community/Business
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CRES selling Entertainment books
The Campbell Ridge PTO is selling Entertainment Books. The success of this fundraiser allows the PTO to provide free events, contribute funds to each grade level and support school wide initiatives. The school earns $15 profit for each book sold.Cost of the books is $30.00 each. The sale begins Monday, Aug. 29, and runs through Friday, Sept. 9. If you'd like to place an order, stop by the school or contact Laura Brown at 635-4807 or via e-mail brown.la@pg.com.
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2011 Northern Kentucky Regional College Fair, September 27
The Northern Kentucky Regional College Fair will be held on Tuesday, September 27 from 6:00 p.m. –8:00 p.m. at Thomas More College in the Connor Convocation Center. Over 100 colleges and universities will be in attendance.
The college fair allows students to interact with admission representatives to discuss course offerings, admission, financial aid requirements, and college life in general.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information about the Northern Kentucky Regional College Fair, visit www.thomasmore.edu/collegefair.
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Camp Camel set for 6th graders
 Camp Camel gives incoming 6th graders a crash course in life as a middle school student. It will be held on Aug. 4 at Campbell County Middle School from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Topics covered for the incoming students are: Study Skills, Bullying, Team Building, School Safety, Practical Living, Fashion Show, A-Game, Uniquely Me. Registration cost is $12 until July 28. Late registration and walk-ins are $15.00.
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Free school supplies, haircuts set for Aug. 2
 Campbell County students in grades K-8 are invited to attend Readifest, an event hosted by the Family Resource Centers. Students accompanied by a parent can pick up information on the schools and its organizations as well as free school supplies. The event is scheduled for Aug. 2, 4-7 p.m. at Campbell County Middle School. Registration forms must be filled out by a parent.
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Homecoming parade moves to Thursday, Oct. 6
 Celebrate with the Camels at this year's homecoming parade. Mark your calendars for Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. The parade will begin at the Alexandria Fairgrounds and go to Campbell County Middle School. The theme of this year's event is a Night at the Circus with red and white as the primary colors.
Anyone wishing to participate in this year's parade needs to fill out the participant form and return it to Pam Hamons.
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Project Grad benefits from car show
 Mike Castrucci of Alexandria will hold its 2nd annual car show on Sept. 18, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.. Registration will be held 9 a.m. - noon and is $10 per car. Cash awards will be presented to the top 50 vehicles in both the pre 1990 and post 1990 categories. Dash plaques will also be presented to the first 100 entries. The event will include food and drinks, a live DJ, split the pot raffles and a live band. All proceeds benefit the Project Graduation program of Campbell County High School.
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GLE named among best in the state
 Grant's Lick Elementary has been selected as one of the top schools in the state based on the Kentucky TELL survey's look at teaching conditions, school safety and student achievement. Only 49 schools were chosen for the honor which was based on a series of criteria including having reached the 50% minimum threshold for response rate on the TELL Kentucky survey. From this list, the schools that ranked in the third or fourth quartiles regarding working conditions were then selected to move on to the next phase. Phase II included student scores from the 2010-11 school year to determine a cut-off point to ensure that successful schools continued to the next phase of selection. Schools in Phase III were then examined for details regarding their TELL Kentucky results, as well as other criteria (such as school safety), using a rubric designed by the New Teacher Center and the TELL Kentucky Advisory Team. Phase IV schools met all of the minimum criteria for selection. The Advisory Team reviewed these and selected forty-nine exemplary schools across the state, aiming for seven schools in each of the State Board/Judicial Districts. These are the Honorable Mentions of which GLE is included. The school will now be compiled on a list which will be given to educational leaders in Kentucky so that others are aware that GLE is doing great things and can provide some best practice models. This honor also places the school in consideration for the Winners’ Circle honor.
From these forty-nine Honorable Mentions, one school in each of Kentucky’s State Board/Judicial Districts, two at-large schools, and one ATC school will be awarded the Winners’ Circle honors on Nov. 7, at The 17th Annual Safe Schools, Successful Students Conference in Louisville. This is a wonderful accomplishment. The staff and students should be commended for their achievement.
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Soccer stand-outs star in All-Star game
.jpg) Congratulations to CCHS soccer stand-outs Megan Rauch, Taylor Robinson, and Lynsey Lapre who participated in the Northern Kentucky All Star Game on Nov. 10. As members of the Region 10 All-Stars, the girls defeated the 9th region All Stars 3-1.
The girls were selected for the 10th region team based on their successful 2011 season with the Camels.
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Camels' coach and QB earn awards
 Success continues for Campbell County High School Football. The Camels' head coach Steven Lickert has been selected as the Coach of the Year in 6A district 6 from the Kentucky Football Coaches Association. In addition, the association selected the Camels quarterback Tyler Durham, pictured, as the 6A district 6 player of the year.
Both will be honored during the state championship game.
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CCMS Girls team wins Invitational
 The Campbell County Middle School Girls Basketball team defeated St Mary's to win the Erv Whitford Memorial Invitational Championship on Nov. 20. Head Coach David Orick called St. Mary's an excellent team and said he is extremely proud of how hard his girls fought to come away with the win in the championship game.
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Family's gift put iPads in every Reiley class
 Reiley Elementary has added technology in every classroom thanks to a donation from the Smallwood family. Their donation of $10,000 will equip all of Reiley classrooms with an iPad to be used to teach 21st century skills, to differentiate learning and to better engage our students. Reiley is committed to bringing up-to-date technology to the students and the Smallwood's donation helps the school meet its long range technology plan much sooner than anticipated. Pictured from left to right is Reiley Principal Mrs. Hubbard, Mrs. Smallwood and Mr. Smallwood.
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Boosters add some muscle to athletic department
 Working out at Campbell County High School just got better. Athletes can now work out on state-of-the-art weight machines and a lat pull-down machine thanks to a $7,000 donation by the Camel Athletic Boosters. The weight room is available year-round to all athletes at the school.
A reception was held to thank the CAB members for the donation and their ongoing support of the athletics at the school.
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CCHS Junior scores perfect on PSAT
 Jared Wittrock is perfect. At least he is on the PSAT (preliminary SAT). The CCHS junior received a perfect score of 240 on the test which he took in October. The average score for a junior is 141.
The PSAT is a standardized test that offers practice for the SAT. The test measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills and writing skills. Achieving a perfect score on the test is rare, This is the first perfect PSAT score at CCHS.
Jared is a member of the school's academic team, National Honor Society and varsity tennis team.
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Teachers, students honored by VFW
 Congratulations to middle school teacher Darci Ruber and Campbell Ridge teacher Stacey Arnold for being named Teachers of the Year by the Campbell County VFW and Ladies Auxiliary Post 3205. Stacey was also the winner for the 9th district and the state awards.
CCHS student Nicole Robertson placed third in the 9th district in the Voice of Democracy essay contest. This year's entrant had to answer the question, "Is there pride in serving in our military?"
CCMS students Emily Steele and Lauren Sebastian placed first and second, respectively, in the middle school Patriot Pen essay contest. They had to write on the topic "Are you proud of your country." Emily went on to place first in the 9th district and 11th in the state.
All local winners will be honored by Post 3205 in March.
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CCMS Academic Team named champs
The CCMS Academic Team were named Champions at the WKU Quick Recall Tournament. The Camels were undefeated in final pool play as they competed 9 other middle school teams from Kentucky and Tennessee. Led by Captain Hanna Reis, and supported by 7th grader Colton Graham and other 8th graders Kevin Korth, Hayden Hiller and Kyle Houston, our CCMS team continues to spread the good news of CCS academic excellence throughout the state! The team will next compete at Dunbar High School on Nov. 12.
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Camels tweeting news and scores
 You can now follow Campbell County High School athletics on Twitter. Keep up to date on CCHS athletics news, scores, upcoming events, and schedule changes by following @CCCamels.
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Walch, Weber place 2nd at national event
CCHS students Gretchen Walch and Hannah Weber took second place honors at the national FFA Agriscience Fair where more than 400 projects competed for awards. The girls competed in the biochemistry/food science/microbiology category with their project entitled E.Coli: To Kill or Be Killed. The girls qualified for the competition by winning the state event. For placing in the top three, both girls received a pin, a medal and a $200 cash prize.
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CCMS football team wins league championship
The Campbell County Middle School team brought home its first league championship since 1996. Their victory came on Oct. 22 on the field at Simon Kenton High School. Many congratulations to the team, the coaches and sponsors who worked so hard this season.
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Special Olympics big winner of dunk tank event
 The 4th Annual Special Olympics Dunk the Educator / Principal 2011 was a huge success. With the help of many members of the CCS staff, the event raised more than $6,100. While the Special Olympics program was the big winner, three local schools received trophies for raising the most funds during the event. Cline Elementary took first place with Campbell Ridge Elementary placed second. St. Mary's School rounded out the top three. All funds raised will be used for local Special Olympics.
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District adds hybrid bus to fleet
 The bus is still yellow, but the newest addition to the district's bus fleet is green. The district's newest bus is a hybrid model that promises to save energy and funds. The district purchased it with the help of a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. The bus gets up to 14 miles per gallon opposed the 7 miles per gallon achieved by standard models.
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NASCAR driver gives district backpacks
 NASCAR driver Tony Stewart handed out backpacks to Northern Kentucky school districts, including Campbell County Schools, on behalf of the Office Depot Foundation. The district received 250 of the 3,000 backpacks given. Campbell County will be present the school supplies to needy students after the start of the school year. Stewart will assist the Office Depot Foundation in donating 350,000 packs nationwide this year.
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8th graders get job advice from HR professionals
 A new partnership between Campbell County Middle School and the Northern Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management is offering students a real-world view of the job market and needed skills. Representatives from local companies have agreed to visit CCMS three times during the year to offer students information on expectations of employers and required skills in a variety of fields. The partnership matches well new career and college readiness goals students are working to meet.
Pictured, Stacey Miller of Johnson Controls speaks to 8th graders at CCMS.
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Drama dept. presents "Into the Woods"
 Join the Campbell County High School drama department as they present their first production of the 2011-12 school year. Students will perform Into the Woods Nov. 11-13. Shows will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $9 each and can be purchased in the school's media center, at the door or online at www.cchsdrama.org.
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View the cast and crew
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New CCMS students can visit campus March 8
Fifth grade students considering Campbell Middle School for their 6th grade year are invited to visit the school on March 8, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Administration, teachers, coaches and club sponsors will be available for questions and students can take a tour of the building. Information will also be available about district services. No reservation is required. If you have any questions, please contact the school at 859-635-6077.
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4th grade select team wins Eagle Classic
 The Campbell County Select 4th grade boys basketball team went 5-0 to win The Eagles Classic in Campbellsville, KY. They beat teams from Barron, Boyle, and Marion counties and Corbin Independent to go undefeated. The team is made up of 8 boys from Grants Lick, Reiley and Campbell Ridge elementary schools. The team is coached by Mr. Jerry Gross. Pictured (L-R): Asst Coach Jamie Ramsey, Kyle Hart, Nick Cartwright, Gavin Steele, Jimmy Ramsey, Trevor Davis, Jordan Gross, Luke Stevenson, Crew Berkley, Head Coach Jerry Gross and ball boys Ben Ramsey and Jake Gross. Assistant Coach Brandon Steele is not pictured.
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Students sacrifice Saturday for studying
 More than 300 students spent their Saturday in school by choice. Students from Campbell County High School and several other local high schools spent Saturday, Dec. 3, at CCHS gaining insight into the AP English test they will take in the spring. The practice sessions presented by curriculum experts should give the students an advantage on the test which could, in turn, provide the students with college credits.
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CCHS holds expo for incoming students
Campbell County High School will open its doors on Feb. 8 for any new students planning to attend in the 2012-13 school year. Incoming students are invited to visit the school and see what it offers in academics, sports, clubs and more. Tours will be available for participating students who will also have the opportunity to meet with teachers, coaches and club sponsors. The event will be held in the school's auditorium and begins at 6 p.m.
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Hay Read offers free fun for elementary students
 The Career and Technical Student Organization of Campbell County High School are hoping to help younger students fall in love with reading.
The 8th annual Hay Read is scheduled for Nov. 1, 6-8 p.m. in the CCHS cafeteria. Children in preschool through grade 5 will be treated to a fun evening to promote literacy. Students in attendance will receive free books and Tshirts while supplies last. A petting zoo, games, face painting and other interactive booths will keep their attention during the evening as they celebrate fall and reading.
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Fender sworn in as new Board member
 Kim Fender of Melbourne has been selected by the Kentucky Department of Education to serve as the District 3 representative on the Campbell County Board of Education. Fender will fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of Gary Combs. She was sworn into office by Board Attorney Garry Edmondson, pictured, on Dec. 2 and will serve until Dec. 31, 2012. A reception will be held in her honor on Dec. 12 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the boardroom in the Alexandria Educational Center. The regularly scheduled board meeting will follow at 7 p.m.
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Grant's Lick names interim principal
At the request of the Grants Lick Site Based Decision Making Council, Superintendent Glen Miller has appointed Amity Yeager Kukla as interim principal of Grant's Lick Elementary for the 2011-12 school year. She replaces Amy Razor who resigned to accept a position with the Pendleton County School District.
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Hoops Madness tips off Nov. 17
Camel Hoops Madness, the annual tip off to the Campbell County High School basketball season, will be held at the high school on Nov. 17. Cost is $1 per person or with a donation of canned food or non-perishable food item. Those in attendance can enjoy give-aways and prize drawings, watch a 3 point contest, team scrimmages and lots of fun.
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Mason selected vice chair of School Board
 California resident Rich Mason has been selected to serve as vice chair of the Campbell County Board of Education. Mason has served on the Board since 2004. He is 1970 graduate of Campbell County High School and 1974 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University majoring in education. In addition, he earned a bachelor’s of fine art degree in photography and his fifth year teaching certificate from Northern Kentucky University. He retired from Campbell County Schools after working for the district for 27 years in multiple teaching and coaching positions. He and his wife Jennifer have three children, Jessica, Benjamin and Sabrina, all of whom have graduated from Campbell County High School.
He currently works for Staples in Cold Spring and remains active in the community serving several organizations including the Campbell County High School Athletic Hall of Fame committee and the Character Council of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
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Volleyball tryouts Aug. 1-3
CCMS will hold volleyball tryouts Aug. 1-3, 6-7:30 p.m. Sixth grade girls will try out in the small gym while seventh and eighth grade girls will try out in the large gym. All students trying out must have a KHSAA physical form completed by a physician prior to the try out. (Physicals can be completed at Campbell County High School on June 13 - see below). The first two practices for those who make the team will be Aug. 4 and 5. The fee for those who make the team is $60.
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