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From Autumn Blaze to Mystical Gaze: Celebrating Student Art at the Heart of Our Community

2026-02-02T09:05:41-05:00February 2, 2026|Band, Choir, Drama|

On December 9, 2025, the vibrant colors of featured art from selected 4th and 5th grade Eubank and Nancy artists extended beyond the classroom and into the heart of the Pulaski County/Somerset community at the annual Merry and Bright – A Night with the Arts, Christmas community event. […]

Every Dot Matters: A Colorful Collaboration Brings School Community Together at Barbourville City School

2026-02-02T09:01:32-05:00February 2, 2026|News, Technology, Visual Arts|

This fall Barbourville City School celebrated creativity, collaboration, and connection through a unique art project led by school counselors Marsha Hubbs and Kayla Messer. The project brought together students across grade levels and transformed a school hallway into a vibrant display of student expression.

As part of the project, high […]

Short Field Trips Make a BIG Impact

2026-02-02T08:58:46-05:00February 2, 2026|Immersive Experience, News, Visual Arts|

When I first started teaching, field trips scared me. I felt overwhelmed with the logistics of planning and funding, not to mention student safety. I love my students, but anyone who works with teenagers knows they are not exactly known for being trustworthy. However, I have taken more field […]

Hopkins Elementary – A Renaissance School

2026-01-30T09:48:45-05:00January 30, 2026|Music, News, Special Events|

As we approach the midpoint of the school year, I am filled with pride reflecting on the many memorable moments that have brought our school community together. The first semester at Hopkins Elementary has been filled with spirit, learning, and celebration. Here are just a few highlights:

Open House: […]

Media Arts Students Take Leadership

2026-01-29T14:53:39-05:00January 29, 2026|Choir, Drama, Media Production, News, Student Leadership, Technology|

Rockcastle County High School has a new class available to students! This Media Production class uses the standards for Media Arts. The students have taken leadership with the Leader in Me model to create wonderful project in this class. They have recorded different performances by the RCHS choir and […]

Recycled Materials and Repoussé Techniques Inspire Student Art

2026-01-29T09:14:52-05:00January 29, 2026|News, Professional Learning, Visual Arts|

Students in grades 3–6 at Whitley County North Elementary created Christmas masks using recycled metal to-go containers. Inspired by a colleague-led cadre attended in 2024 and guided by KEDC colleague Patricia Weiner, a teacher in the Madison County School District, Mrs. Rice led students in transforming the tins into […]

Leestown Band Performs in the Dunbar Area Concert

2026-01-28T15:41:16-05:00January 28, 2026|Band, Music, News|

Moving to a new school in a new district is always a gamble and comes with much uncertainty. This year I took a job in Fayette County at Leestown Middle School. Teaching in Lexington has been a goal of mine for quite some time on both a personal and professional […]

Celebrating the Arts Through Innovation at Allen Elementary

2026-01-28T10:50:21-05:00January 28, 2026|News, Technology, Visual Arts|

Seventh and eighth grade students at Allen Elementary have been exploring the exciting intersection of art, design, and technology through a hands-on 3D printing project. As part of their visual arts curriculum, students learned how artists and designers use digital tools to create functional, three-dimensional objects. Using the elements […]

Paintsville Elementary School’s Annual Christmas Parade

2026-01-28T10:14:54-05:00January 28, 2026|Music, News, Special Events, Visual Arts|

Every year, Paintsville Elementary puts together a Christmas parade. We perform this for our community, parents, and sometimes the high school students will walk down to watch! This year our STEAM class built floats and each class sang a classic Christmas song that went along with the theme of […]

Using AI to Increase Student Engagement in the Classroom

2026-01-28T10:14:12-05:00January 28, 2026|Choir, News, Technology|

Engagement in education often feels elusive, like trying to solve a complex riddle. Identifying what drives a student’s motivation is comparable to embarking on a treasure hunt, where the reward is immensely valuable. However, the journey to discovery can be difficult. It’s crucial to invest time and effort into […]

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