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Jon Terpening, left, a security expert who has worked with federal agencies, and Chris Barrier, chief of the school district police, discussed school security with members of the public at a forum Monday at the Clay Center. The forum was attended by about 20 members of the public. Photo by Tom Marshall.

3 address school board at safety forum forum

School safety was the focus of a forum held Monday night in which the public also heard about the possible purchase of an approximate $600,000...

Kyera Wright prepared to plant onions recently as part of the DuBois Community Center Garden Project. Photo submitted.

Seeds of knowledge: DuBois garden project teaching youths life skills

A garden project the DuBois Community Center offers every year doesn’t just help students develop “green thumbs,” but real life skills.Planted...

Power of Produce: POP Club pairs nutrition, ag education in fun...

Finish all your fruits and veggies! We likely all had that line uttered to us multiple times at the dinner table as children, or even say it now as...

Reminder: Public invited to school safety forum Monday

The Montgomery County Board of Education will hold a special session Monday, June 9, at the Clay Community Center.The public is invited to a forum that will begin at 6:30...

From left, Caenon Lovins, Aubrey Fossier and Kira Savvinykh, all entering the ninth grade, prepared to chop some ingredients for pico de gallo.

Camp ‘dishes’ out cooking education, fun for youths

“It’s nacho regular snack.”That’s how Sandy Jones, nutrition director for Montgomery County Schools, teased the authentic pico de gallo students...

Children's schedule for library Summer Reading Program

June 5th-4 to 7 pm - Ren Faire / Book Fantasy Event (Costumes, games, crafts, snacks, and learning about the Medieval Period)June 12th - Official Summer Reading Kick-Off at...

Adults can participate in library Summer Reading Program alongside...

Adult registration for the Montgomery County Public Library's Summer Reading Program began May 27. You can register for the annual Summer Reading Program through June 12....

Pickup procedure, other rules for Summer Feeding Program

Sandy Jones, nutrition director for Montgomery County Schools, explains that the pickup procedure for the Summer Feeding Program at McNabb (a non-congregate site) is...

School board approves across board pay raises

The Montgomery County Board of Education took another step in its recruitment and retention efforts, approving a 4 percent across-the-board pay raise for employees at its...

Laney Ledford (foreground) acts out a scene with Alaura Gullett and Ben Sapp (background) during rehearsals last week for “Freaky Friday: the Musical,” which opens tonight in the Montgomery County High School auditorium.

MCHS presenting 'Freaky Friday' the musical

Things get really freaky one Friday when Ellie finds herself in the body of her mother with whom she argued the previous night.Ellie’s struggles...

Scartlett Cameriz, a Northview Elementary School student, had her patient checked out by Montgomery County High School student Jaiden Oney during a Teddy Bear Clinic Feb. 28 at the school. The clinic was meant to allow students to see what medical professionals do and ease their anxiety about seeing seeing a nurse or doctor.

Northview’s Teddy Bear Clinic event stuffed with fun, learning for...

Northview Elementary School students learned what medical professionals do in a unique way Feb. 28.Kindergarten, first and second grade students at...

School system collecting donations for flood victims

February 21, 2025

Montgomery County Schools is teaming up with the KEDC to bring hope and help to neighbors in Eastern Kentucky. From Monday, February 24, through Friday, March 7, the...

The Montgomery County Mock Trial Blue Team, above, and the Red Team took the top spots in a 14-team regional tournament held last weekend in Louisville. Both teams now move on the state tournament in Lexington. The Blue Team was named regional champion. Blue Team members include, from left: Ariana Morton, Bella Boyd, Liam Bourne, Sara Martin, Rachel Thompson, Abby Jordan, Emma Coats, Noah Spratt, Kira Mills, Loxley Strode, Wyatt Davis, Greyson Arrasmith. Not pictured: Daniel McCarty and Aubrey Daniels. Photos submitted.

Mock Trial teams move on to state tourney

February 1, 2025

The two Montgomery County Mock Trial teams took the top two spots in a 14-team regional tournament this past weekend in Louisville. Both teams will...

From left, Allie Webb, Shaunna Patton and Donna Amburgey were sworn into office as members of the Montgomery County Board of Education Jan. 2. All are new members of the board. They are shown being sworn into office by board attorney Shelly Williams. Photo by Tom Marshall.

Settle named chair of school board

January 11, 2025

Emily Settle has been chosen to be the new chair of the Montgomery County Board of Education. Settle was first appointed to the board in August and...

Local school district employees to get $500 one-time payments

December 7, 2024

Local school district employees will receive an early Christmas.At a special meeting Nov. 21 the Montgomery County Board of Education approved $500 one-time payments for...

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