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Local teachers recognized by international teaching platform for their work

Five Whitley County teachers were recently recognized for their dedication to education. IXL Learning, a personalized learning platform used in schools across the globe to help educators tailor learning experiences to their students, announced its Elite 100 list last month. That...

Whitley East student selected as 2022-2023 AARP essay winner

Out of the eight elementary schools in the Whitley County area, a Whitley East Elementary School student was selected as the Whitley County Winner in the 2022-2023 “Grandparent of the Year” essay contest sponsored by AARP Kentucky and the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association...
Posted On 28 Mar 2023
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Whitley County students fair well on state assessments

Students across the Whitley County school district exceeded state averages in nearly every subject area of assessment on state proficiency tests last school year, according to Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) assessment results that were released statewide Tuesday. Whitley East...
Posted On 02 Oct 2019

Area schools receive ‘Kayaking for Kids’ proceeds

Some local elementary schools and Upward basketball programs received money last week thanks to a recent kayaking and jon boat race near Williamsburg. August’s Second Annual Kayaking for Kids race generated a little over $6,400, and last week those proceeds were distributed to...
Posted On 26 Sep 2018

Whitley East Elementary School’s essay winner announced for Grandparent of the Year contest

A Whitley East Elementary School student was selected as the Whitley County Winner of the 2016-2017 Grandparent of the Year essay contest sponsored by AARP Kentucky and the Kentucky Retired Teachers’ Association. (KRTA) Macy Paul, daughter of  Becky and Ricky Paul, is among...