This quarter, students at Whitley County North Elementary School have been actively exploring a range of concepts, from color mixing to the connection between math and art. Students in grades 2-6 applied these skills by creating their own pixel art—first designing their pieces on a coordinate plane with a detailed […]
During the first day of a new 12 week rotation I gave my class an assignment that would test my knowledge of the QFocus sessions that we had up to that point. At the beginning of class I gave the small groups a checklist to help them understand what it […]
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 […]
We have had several months at my school to consider the mission, vision, and goals we have under our new principal, Mr. Akers. In one of our staff meetings, he mentioned how Central Office was highlighting schools with pictures of students and it really was a nice way to make […]
Several talented 7th and 8th grade band students from Foley Middle School recently earned the opportunity to represent their school at the District 11 Middle School Honor Band after successfully auditioning among some of the district’s top young musicians.
Students participated in a competitive audition process that included performing prepared scales […]
Eastside Elementary had their nine weeks of art cut a bit short due to weather and NTI days. However, that didn’t stop them from creating some amazing clay and foil pieces with a dragon theme. Grades 3, 4, and 5 experienced art through the “eyes of dragons” in a variety […]
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 […]
KEDC Renaissance proudly recognizes Teacher Leader Cindy Artrip, K–8 Visual Arts educator at Allen Elementary School in Floyd County Schools, for her recent accomplishments. […]
We are proud to recognize several of our talented 8th grade band students who were selected to participate in the 2026 Honor Band at University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky. This prestigious musical experience brings together outstanding student musicians from across the region and is open to students in […]
