During the third quarter at Hopkins Elementary School, students and staff enjoyed a series of exciting events and special highlights. The quarter kicked off with the 100th Day of School celebration, where students engaged in fun, creative activities to mark this important milestone. Another memorable event was our school’s NTI […]
Girdler Elementary fifth grade students recently attended a cultural program, presented by community partner Anne Pedersen. Students learned about the Chinese New Year and Chinese culture. They put their acting skills to use and helped act out a story, followed by the singing of a special Chinese song. They were […]
Behind the curtains at Simons Middle School, creativity is in full swing as our 6th–8th grade students bring “The Wizard of Oz” to life for our upcoming performance on April 30th! From designing and painting vibrant set pieces to crafting unique costumes, students are taking ownership of every detail. Their […]
We’ve had an exciting spring here at Northview! Our fantastic librarian, Jessica Hall, has been working really hard this year to start our very first drama club. She’s been teaming up with our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to put on a wonderful production of The Jungle Book Kids.
I had […]
Each holiday season, a unique partnership among McCreary County, neighboring counties, and the Big South Fork Scenic Railway transforms the historic rail line in Stearns, Kentucky, into a magical journey inspired by the beloved story The Polar Express. Through this collaboration, students, educators, and community members work together to create […]
Two weeks out of school for snow and ice was a lot, but let’s celebrate what the 6th graders finished up this week in class. They have been focusing on understanding theme through art. We explored with gallery walks in our classroom with different themes such as “freedom” Students had […]
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. […]
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 […]
My name is Heather Foister, and I direct SHS Musical Productions at Somerset High School in Somerset, KY. Over time, it has been such a joy to see our students graduate and succeed in their endeavors. In recent years, I’ve discovered an even greater joy: watching former students return and […]
Submitted by Carla Prather, Simons Middle School
Fleming County Schools
Grades 6th -8th
Simons Middle School is excited to present its spring performance of The Wizard of Oz, featuring an incredible cast of 60 students from grades 6 through 8. This production marks Carla Prather’s 18th musical/play as […]
