Brooks Elementary selected as a Showcase School during High Performance Sustainable School Buildings Workshop

Constructed with such a high performance degree of detail, Brooks Elementary School was picked as a showcase school when architects and school district facilities personnel from across the state visit Louisville March 14-15 at the High Performance Sustainable School Buildings Workshop. Attendees learned about sustainable school design concepts during workshop sessions at the Galt House, then traveled to Brooks to see an example of a high performance school in operation. Please scroll down for more photos.

Guests at the main entrance of Brooks Elementary learn about the rain garden.

Every school corridor at Brooks is very colorful and appealing to the eye.

Members of the Brooks Elementary student energy team prepared to lead guests around the school.

The main lobby of Brooks Elementary is an astonishing work of art.

Shepherdsville Elementary’s Taylor Trowbridge wins T-Shirt design contest

Shepherdsville Elementary School student Taylor Trowbridge is congratulated by Principal David Pate and art and humanities teacher Kim Harding for creating the winning district design during the National School Breakfast Week T-Shirt that highlights the benefits of eating a healthy breakfast. Taylor drew toast, bacon, an egg, juice and the sun all with smiling faces!

Area Technology Students earn Regional Honors

Bullitt County Area Technology Center students Garry Key and Sean Crask earned Second place in CPR/FA (First Aid) while Melissa Wayne scored First place in dental terminology during regional competition.

Bullitt County Area Technology Center students Marissa Russell and Shelby Owen earned First place in CPR/FA while Kayla Haysley earned Third place in Human Growth and Development during regional competition.

Kentucky Society for Technology in Education annual conference

Bullitt County Public Schools Technology Integration Specialist Christie Turbeville was part of a panel during a pre-conference workshop as the Kentucky Society for Technology in Education got underway March 7 at the Galt House East in Louisville. Fellow TIS Susan Jenkins was the workshop moderator. Please scroll down for more conference photos.

Eastside Middle School technology teachers Matt Murphy (left) and Scott Hatfield, were part of the audience during a KySTE pre-conference workshop featuring District Technology Integration Specialists Susan Jenkins and Christie Turbeville.

District Technology Integration Specialist Keith Barnes makes a point during a panel discussion at the pre-conference workshop.

District Technology Integration Specialist Susan Jenkins moderated the pre-conference workshop during the 2012 KySTE Conference.

Maryville Elementary School Science Zoo

Maryville Elementary School’s annual science fair March 7 included students dressing as scientists and visiting animals in a live zoo. Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest’s Whitney Wurzel was ‘Ranger Whitney’ as she welcomed youth to a display featuring animals skins, shells and a live snake.

Hissing cockroaches from Madagascar drew a lot of attention during Maryville Elementary School’s science fair and science zoo.

Career Readiness Center students on the road

Career Readiness Center health sciences students in the trauma room at Jewish Medical Center South in Brooks. All photos by CRC Coach Savannah Mattingly.

Career Readiness Center freshman Laranda Thompson standing next to the MRI at Jewish Medical Center South.

Career Readiness Center students observed the various vocations offered at Jefferson Community and Technical College including automotive technology, welding, electrical technology, welding, HVAC, machine tool technology, plumbing, visual communications and wood manufacturing. The automotive instructor displayed a new car engine (above) that is not yet available.

Career Readiness Center students embarked on a field trip to the Kentucky/Indiana Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights where they viewed a turbine. Students learned about the carpenters and millwrights apprenticeship program by touring the facility including classrooms, millwright’s shop and carpenter’s shop.

Jefferson Community and Technology Center’s carpentry instructor displays student projects to Career Readiness Center students.

Bullitt County Area Technology Center and Career Readiness Center carpentry students toured the Forest Discovery Center and Koetter Factory and observed the entire process of a wood product from a tree in the forest to the final product ready to be shipped.

North Bullitt High School’s gymnasium was filled with harmony March 1 as elementary, middle and high school musicians and singers presented the north area schools concert. Please scroll down for photos of the event.

The children’s choir featured singers from Brooks, Overdale and Maryville Elementary Schools.

The children’s choir performs during the north area schools concert.

Middle school musicians from Hebron and Zoneton.

The combined middle school choir from Hebron and Zoneton.

Saxophone players from the combined middle school bands of Hebron and Zoneton.

Student names on music stands help parent identify youth performers.

The North Bullitt High School percussion section power played through several numbers.

North Bullitt High School’s choir sang beautifully!

NBHS xylophone musicians strike the right notes!

Part of the NBHS concert band flute section.

NBHS clarinet player.

NBHS tuba player.

Evacupod inventor at Bullitt Lick Middle School

Bullitt Lick Middle School seventh grade students completed a study on survival-themed literature and writing unit in which they wrote and delivered an informative speech about survival. In light of this unit, Library Media Specialist Chip Connor (sixth grade student Tate Connor’s father) spoke with seventh graders March 1 about his company’s invention known as the Evacupod. Tate demonstrates the Evacupod with the help of his father and company assistant Justin Bauer. This emergency evacuation device has received both local and national attention. To learn more about this renowned invention that will save lives, visit the Evacupod website and watch the news feature on America Now: http://evacupod.com/

 

Bullitt Lick Middle School students demonstrate the ease of rescuing a victim using the Evacupod.

District Young Author Awards

Young Authors were recognized Feb. 28 for their creative efforts in literature. An overflow crowd of proud relatives watched as 13 divisions representing school level individual and group book winners were presented awards during the district event held inside Bullitt Central High School’s auditorium. Pictured above is the Kindergarten division featuring school winners Joey Simpson of Lebanon Junction, Lannah Murphy of Crossroads, Atley Estes of Brooks, Evan Cates of Old Mill, Dazee Brown of Overdale and Alexander Kellie of Pleasant Grove. The district winners of the Kindergarten division are First Place – Evan Cates; Second Place – Lannah Murphy; and Third Place – Zoey Simpson. Please scroll down for more photos

Division 1 – Grade 1 School Young Author winners are Jarrett Ricketts of Nichols, Brittany Williams of Lebanon Junction, Jaylann Thixton of Maryville, Claire Immerson of Crossroads, Laini Creason of Shepherdsville, Hallie Ogle of Cedar Grove, Emily Haddaway of Mt. Washington, Sadio Janisko of Old Mill, Crystal Chester of Overdale, Raina Snook of Freedom and Samuel Hamilton of Pleasant Grove. Division 1 district winners are: First Place – Brittany Williams; Second Place – Claire Immerso; and Third Place – Hallie Ogle.

Division 2 – Grade 2 School Young Author winners are Hayley Ranalli of Crossroads, Kaitlyn Defler of Pleasant Grove, Avery Green of Nichols, Isabella Eads of Shepherdsville, Presley Huff of Cedar Grove, Evan Karr of Freedom, Alex Hatfield of Maryville, Homero Medrano of Overdale, Emma Kate Wright of Roby, Amelia Rauch of Old Mill, Taylor Ice of Lebanon Junction and Tori Grant of Old Mill. Division 2 district winners are: First Place – Evan Karr; Second Place – Alex Hatfield; and Third Place – Homero Medrano.

Division 3 – Grade 3 School Young Author winners are Faith Kostrewski of Cedar Grove, Will Blandford of Old Mill, Elijah Deaton of Cedar Grove, Megan Weihe of Crossroads, Elaina Green of Nichols, Matthew Duncan of Roby, Madelyn Riley of Lebanon Junction, Madison Sipes of Brooks, Ethan Hines of Freedom, Grant Hilbert of Maryville, Madison Brown of Overdale and Lydia Marshall of Mt. Washington. Division 3 district winners are: First Place – Megan Weihe; Second Place – Madelyn Riley; and Third Place - Lydia Marshall.

Division 4 – Grade 4 School Young Author winners are Mackenzi Conn of Brooks, Isabella Cape of Lebanon Junction, Zak Perdew of Pleasant Grove, Calli Smith of Nichols, Sawyer Kelty of Old Mill, Elizabeth Puckett of Freedom, Savannah Warren of Crossroads, Adam Johnson of Cedar Grove, Justin Snow-Moss of Maryville and Olivia Armstrong of Mt. Washington. Division level winners are: First Place – Isabella Cape; Second Place – Calli Smith; and Third Place – Justin Snow-Moss.

Division 5 – Grade 5 School Young Author winners are Lindsey Spencer of Pleasant Grove, Emily Jaramillo of Nichols, Chase Wardrip of Freedom, Alanna Peck of Cedar Grove, Whitney Exely of Overdale, Madison Ogle of Lebanon Junction, Heaven Durrett of Brooks, Emily Johnson of Maryville, Alli Bishop of Crossroads, Trey Grimes of Shepherdsville, and Collin Preston of Old Mill. Division 5 district winners are: First Place – Chase Wardrip; Second Place – Trey Grimes; and Third Place – Emily Jaramillo.

District 6 – Grade 6 School Young Author winners are Elizabeth Hines of Hebron, Erick Vittitow of Bullitt Lick and Carolann Cockerill of Zoneton. District 6 division level winners are: First Place – Elizabeth Hines; Second Place – Erick Vittitow; and Third Place – Carolann Cockerill.

Division 7 – Grade 7 School Young Author winners are Austin Thomas and Kirsten Kirchner of Bullitt Lick, Mary Jo McAuliffe of Hebron, Emily Elliott and Ian Kerr of Eastside, Kayla Davenport of Zoneton and Alex Nadeau of Mt. Washington. Division 7 district winners are: First Place – Kirsten Kirchner; Second Place – Kayla Davenport; and Third Place – Ian Kerr.

Division 8 – Grade 8 School Young Author winners are Krystal Seewer of Zoneton, Emily Miles of Eastside, Christine Scharrer of Hebron and Danny Foley of Mt. Washington. Division 8 district winners are: First Place – Christine Scharrer; Second Place – Danny Foley; and Third Place – Krystal Seewer.

Division 9 – Elementary ECE School Young Author winners are Deanna Clements and Seth Carney of Old Mill, Ethan Shortt of Crossroads and Brandon Bellamy of Pleasant Grove. Division 9 district winners are: First Place – Deanna Clements; Second Place – Ethan Shortt; and Third Place – Brandon Bellamy.

Division 10 – Primary Group (Grades K-3) School Young Author winners are Maggie Green, Paige Shaw and Cameron Ray of Pleasant Grove, Jayden Robinson, Jacob Key, Mallorie Stumler, Victoria Roerk and Landen Hobgood of Lebanon Junction, Sara Eversole and Andy Rogers of Freedom, Riley Gentry and Carson Davis of Old Mill, Madeline Myers and Brooke Wathen of Mt. Washington, Brooklyn Norton, Gracie Stivers and Madison Sackett of Brooks, Eli Burden, Jonah Hurst, Kloie Martin, Alexis Pugh and Abigail Browne of Nichols, and Micah Tinnell, Kaylee Jessie, Evie Stump, Ava Heath, Gracie Brown, Brendan Shelton, Thomas Beams and Trevor Ashby of Shepherdsville. Division 10 district winners are: First Place – Micah Tinnell, Kaylee Jessie, Evie Stump, Ava Heath, Gracie Brown, Brendan Shelton, Thomas Beams and Trevor Ashby; Second Place - Madeline Myers and Brooke Wathen; and Third Place – Andy Rogers and Sara Eversole.

Division 11 – Intermediate Group Book (Grades 4-5) School Young Author winners are Alisha Battreal and Jakeline Mascareno of Overdale, Alexis Gaus, Kayla Nutgrass and Danielle Love of Crossroads, Hailey Stivers, Carly Morris, Valorie Lanci, Macie Brown and Sarah Ezell of Mt. Washington and Madison Fackler and Jayln Emert of Shepherdsville. Division 11 district winners are: First Place – Alexis Gaus, Kayla Nutgrass and Danielle Love; Second Place – Alisha Battreal and Jakeline Mascareno; and Third Place – Hailey Stivers, Carly Morris, Valorie Lanci, Macie Brown and Sarah Ezell.

Division 12 – Middle School Group School Young Author winners are Kaylyn Vittitow and Sophie Inoshita of Zoneton, Makenna Vance, Mykayla Druien and Alysha Johnson of Hebron and Ashley Kingsley, Abbi Adair, Kelsey Castle, Jacob Birge, Michael Harp, Will Rucker and Jacob Reece of Mt. Washington. Division 12 district winners are: First Place – Makenna Vance, Mykayla Druien and Alysha Johnson; Second Place – Kaylyn Vittitow and Sophie Inoshita; and Third Place – Ashley Kingsley, Abbi Adair, Kelsey Castle, Jacob Birge, Michael Harp, Will Rucker and Jacob Reece.

Bullitt Central High School students earn honors from Reel Action student video competition

Bullitt Central High School students Bridget Shelton and Cody Crume are congratulated by Youth Services Center Coordinator Tonia Wiggins after their 30 second video ‘Reality’ was honored as a tie for second runner up for Best Art Design during the Reel Action Video  red carpet ceremony Feb. 26 at Baxter Avenue Theatres. Student in the metro Louisville area created videos depicting the dangers of underage drinking.

Cedar Grove Elementary School students learn about finance

Kentucky Council on Economic Education Program Consultant Betty Sue Johnson worked with Cedar Grove Elementary School fourthgraders to make Mammoth Wooley Hamburgers out of Play-do Feb. 23. KCEE and Citi volunteers presented the program Leaders Investing in Financial Education (LIFE). The KCEE staff and Citi volunteers visit classrooms in Title 1 Schools for a creative two-hour presentation to emphasize the important contributions entrepreneurs make. The students participate in simulations of a manufacturing line, exchange goods as buyers and sellers and make decisions about spending, saving and giving back to the community. The free program is made possible by the Council on Economic Education through funding from the United States Department of Education Office of Innovation and Improvement and Citi Foundation.

Cedar Grove Elementary School fourth grade students create Mammoth Wooley Hamburgers during the Citi L.I.F.E. presentation.

Nursery rhymes comes to life in Mother Goose Land at Cedar Grove

Kindergarten students in Mr. Strange’s and Mrs. Price’s classes at Cedar Grove dressed up as their favorite nursery character for a Welcome to Mother Goose Land program Feb. 24. The audience adored the presentations from Lucas Taylor (as Old King Cole), Clarissa Jones (the Queen of Hearts), Kaylee Melcher and Curtis Austin (Hey Diddle Diddle), Ezra Reed (Jack Be Nimble), Daniel Ward (Georgie Porgie), Brooke Kiefer (Three Little Kittens), Dallas McCubbins (Humpty Dumpty), Morgen Weatherford (Old Woman in a Shoe), Kyler Melcher(Baa, Baa, Black Sheep), Beau Cool (There was a Crooked Man), Treyton Wilkerson (Sing a Song of Sixpence), Jordan Carnes (Little Jack Horner), Grayson Reichert(Hickory Dickory Dock), Haley Stillwell Old Mother Hubbard), Klara Puckett (Little Miss Muffet), Austin Rock (Little Boy Blue), Landon Wicker (Simple Simon), Miranda Cornell (Little Bo Peep), Olivia Lundy (Mary’s Lamb), Dalan Kremzar (Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater), Madelyn Shaver (Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary), Emily Mann (Jack and Jill) and Isaac Bleemel (Wee Willie Winkie).

Presentations at February 2012 Board of Education meeting

Bullitt County Board of Education Chairperson Lorraine McLaughlin and District Energy Manager Andrea Rock congratulate Brooks Elementary School Principal Cheri Lineweaver and Custodian Doug McQuary for earning the Energy Star Award distinction.

Bullitt County Board of Education Chairperson Lorraine McLaughlin and District Energy Manager Andrea Rock congratulate Crossroads Elementary School Principal Kim Sego and Student Energy Team Coordinator Jaymee Clemens.

Kelly Shanks and Jaime Goldsmith informed Board of Education members of the strides participating schools have made in Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) from the Kentucky Center for Instructional Discipline.

District Director of Secondary Education Dave Marshall gave a presentation on college and career readiness during the Board of Education’s February 2012 meeting.

February 2012 District Assembly meeting

Director of Maintenance Steve Kessinger presented a PowerPoint about the department during the February 2012 District Assembly meeting at Bullitt East High School.

The audience at the February 2012 District Assembly meeting in the Bullitt East High School library media center look at the budget breakdown of the district maintenance department.

Safety Star Awards

Safety Star awards were presented to schools that had the fewest accidents involving staff during November, December and January of the 2011-212 school year. Lebanon Junction Elementary School Principal Staci Goedde accepts the elementary school safety star award.

Bullitt East High School principal Debby Atherton accepts the high school safety star award.

Gifted Education Week in Bullitt County Public Schools

Bullitt County Judge/Executive Melanie J. Roberts issued a Proclamation designating February 19-25 as Gifted Education Week in Bullitt County Public Schools. Joining the judge were gifted students Olivia Napier of Eastside Middle School, Allen Miles of Mt. Washington Middle School, Austin Trammell of Zoneton Middle School, Kayla Koch of Brooks Elementary School, Jenna Sharp of Cedar Grove Elementary School, Rachel Toll of Freedom Elementary School, Abigail Clarkson of Mt. Washington Elementary School, Sam Hutchins of Maryville Elementary School, Collin Preston of Old Mill Elementary School, Carter Echols of Pleasant Grove Elementary School and Evan Wright of Roby Elementary School. Also onhandwere Superintendent Keith Davis, Bullitt Central High School Principal Christy Coulter,  Gifted and Talented Coordinator Ellen Napier and Resource Teachers Sara Coomer and Marcia Zinger.

North Bullitt High School senior Forrest Miller selected to the First Next-Generation Student Council

North Bullitt High School senior Forrest Miller is one of 11 Kentucky students selected to serve on the first Next-Generation Student Council, a new group formed by Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday.

North Bullitt High School senior Forrest Miller.

Mt. Washington Elementary and Crossroads Elementary School students  Skype a Historical Debate

District Technology Integration Specialist Susan Jenkins works with Mt. Washington Elementary School students Jillian Garrett, Lauren Ferrell and Logan Abner before the Skype with Crossroads Elementary School students.

Director of Elementary Education Terry Price watches Mt. Washington Elementary School student Logan Abner participate in a Skype.

Crossroads Elementary School students Garrett Simpson, Jaret Gatrost, Donovan Pugh, Destiny Griffin and Julia Crider prepare for a Skype with students at Mt. Washington Elementary School.

Crossroads Elementary School students in Tracy West’s class watch a Skype featuring youth from Mt. Washington Elementary School.

Build your own Burrito Day at Eastside Middle School

Eastside Middle School students had the opportunity to Build their own Burrito during lunch Feb. 9. Students stepping  up to the Cactus Grille were given a large soft tortilla and could then choose between meats such as chicken or beef, toppings such as cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and jalapenos, sides such as refried beans, black beans and Mexican rice and condiments such as salsa and sour cream. Please scroll down for more photos.

EMS cafeteria cook/bakers build a burrito for a student lunch.

EMS cafeteria cook/bakers prepare burritos for students.

Guest speaker at Crossroads Elementary School

Crossroads Elementary School students participated in a presentation regarding Native Americans.

Native American presentation at Crossroads Elementary School.

Parent Reading Night in Melissa Pratt’s class at Maryville Elementary School

Maryville Elementary School third grade teacher Melissa Pratt reviewed 7 Keys to Comprehension during a Parent Night held Feb. 7 in the media center. Another photo appears below.

Fifth Month Student Attendance Trophies

Mt. Washington Elementary School students maintained the best attendance for the fifth month of the 2011-2012 school year. This was the second consecutive month they had the highest student attendance among 13 elementary schools.

Mt. Washington Middle School students Camryn Colvin, Summer Barr, Corey Plahuta, Autumn Turner, Abbie Thomas, Billy Jaworski and Dylan Jaworski proudly hoist the middle school attendance trophy. MWMS had the highest students attendance among six middle schools for the fifth month of the 2011-2012 school year.

Bullitt East High School senior Logan Pruitt and junior Jacob Carter hold the attendance trophy for best student attendance among high schools. Through the fifth month of the 2011-2012 school year, BEHS has had the student attendance trophy.

2012 Kentucky School Boards Association Conference

 

Bullitt County Area Technology Center Principal Brady Southwood spoke on the district’s courageous approach to college and career readiness during a clinic at the 76th annual conference of the Kentucky School Boards Association Feb. 4 at the Galt House East in Louisville. Please scroll down for more photos.

Riverview Opportunity Center Principal Doug Roberts addressed the audience during a KSBA clinic Feb. 4 on college and career readiness.

Crossroads Elementary School students and staff created the banner reflecting the KSBA Conference theme College and Career Readiness, Kentucky’s Real 2012 Olympics. The banner was displayed at the Galt House East in Louisville during the conference Feb. 3-5.

Mary Faulhaber writes an App featuring Bullitt Lick Middle School students

District Assistive Technology Coordinator Mary Faulhaber wrote an App that was releases digitally on iTunes for iPad. The App features her students at Bullitt Lick Middle School in a story about a little brown bunny named Choco who goes for a check up. Please scroll down for more photos.

Part of the App created by Mary Faulhaber. The entire story was presented last week at Bullitt Lick Middle School.

Mary Faulhaber describes to Bullitt Lick Middle School students the details behind creating the App Choco Gets a Check-up.

Black History Month

Each February is observed as Black History Month. Students organize programs to commemorate the importance of Black History Month such as at Maryville Elementary School’s Town Hall (above) which recognized the accomplishments of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

 Maryville Elementary’s Citizen School

Pioneer News reporter Stephen Thomas was a speaker January 31 at Maryville Elementary’s Citizen School. He spoke about working for a community newspaper and how an education is very important to earn and maintain a good job.

2012 District Science Fair

The 2012 District Science Fair was held January 26 at Bullitt Central High School. Students who won their school science fair competed for district honors. All competitors earned Certificates of Recognition. The Top Three high school students were First place – Logan Stone (pictured above right) of Bullitt East High School for his project Solar Energy; Second place – Ana O’Casio of Bullitt Central High School for her project Eye Witness Account; and Third place – Collin Newton (pictured above left) of North Bullitt High School for his project Height and The Tuba.

Middle school winners of the District Science Fair were First place – Grason Gasser of Eastside Middle School (pictured center) for her project Kelvin Electrostatic Generator; Second place – Shelby and Sam Hall of St. Aloysius Gonzaga Academy(pictured left) for their project Can You Beat the Heat or Rule the Cool; and Third place – Jenna Rueve and Jenny Robertson of Mt. Washington Middle School for their project Chicks, Eggs, and Ham. Please scroll down for more photos.

School science fair winners are recognized after the district competition inside the Bullitt Central High School auditorium. Awards are presented by District Science Coordinator Angela Bibelhauser, Assistant Superintendent Greg Schultz and Director of Secondary Education Dave Marshall. Middle school science fair participants included Rachel Mitchell, Roby Schank and Dakota Robinson of Bernheim, Meredith Hughes Cody Stivers and Triston Hillard of Bullitt Lick, David Collins, Charlotte Mason and Grason Greer of Eastside, Kyle Beasley, Sara Arnold and Mary Jo McCaullife of Hebron, Jenna Rueve and Jenny Robertson, Brea Fredericks and Kayla Diersing and Alyssa Martin and Sydney Roswick of Mt. Washington, Spencer Ahl and Aurora Loyall, Kayla Davenport and Matthew Thomas and Nathen Sparkman of Zoneton and Shelby Hall and Sam Hall of St. Aloysius. High school science fair participants included Rachel Lopez, Chad Martin and Ana O’Casio of Bullitt Central, Dillon Sego, Scotty McIntyre, Austin Cline, Logan Stone, Isaiah Barnett and Chase Harrod of Bullitt East and Brooke White, Collin Newton and Jason Puckett of North Bullitt.

District science fair judges Nick Bibelhauser, Terry Durham and Scott Henning from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers take notes on a project.

Eastside Middle School student David Collins explains his science project to judges from Geek Squad City.

Eastside Middle School student Grason Gasser points out the specifics of her science project to judges.

Bullitt Central High School student Chad Martin discusses his science project while judge Terry Durham examines the bridge.

Geek Squad City Judge Matthew Schlicht leans in for a closer look at the science project of Mt. Washington Middle School students Jenna Rueve and Jenny Robertson.

Bullitt East High School student Logan Stone listens to questions from a District Science Fair judge.

Career Readiness Center field trip

Career Readiness Center students visited the Junior Achievement Chase Finance Park in January. Students learned about budgeting in the real world and the importance of money management. Students completed a financial workbook prior to their visit, a pre-requisite for the Chase Finance Park. CRC Teacher Missy Fox guided students on their budgeting task (Photo by Savannah Mattingly).

CRC students Caleb Stidham and Dakota Cunningham computing their grocery cost at Thornton’s (Photo by Savannah Mattingly).

2012 District Spelling Bee

The District Spelling Bee was held January 24 at Roby Elementary School. Trenten Cox of Eastside Middle School was the winner after correctly spelling the words ‘romanticize’ and ‘vendetta.’ This is the second consecutive year an Eastside student has won the district spelling bee. Placing second was Bernheim Middle School student Kassi Gilbert. Tied for third place were Chaise Blissett of Zoneton Middle School and Travis Ray of St. Aloysius. Please scroll down for more photos:

School spelling bee winners pose for a picture after the District Spelling Bee January 24 at Roby Elementary School. Elementary students include Ian Anderson of Crossroads, Heaven Durrett of Brooks, Aberiel Barrett of Cedar Grove, Lauren Ogle of Freedom, Hallie Cunningham of Lebanon Junction, Gage Harris of Maryville, Halle Salsman of Mt. Washington, Kaylan Heath of Nichols, Jake Keys of Old Mill, Devin Sizemore of Overdale, Lindsey Spencer of Pleasant Grove, Evan Wright of Roby and Madison Fackler of Shepherdsville. Middle school winners were Kassi Gilbert of Bernheim, Jeremie Johnson of Bullitt Lick, Trenton Cox of Eastside, Robby Baker of Hebron, Chaise Blissett of Zoneton and Travis Ray of St. Aloysius.

District Director of Data, Assessment and Research Jan Stone reviewed spelling bee rules with contestants. She was the official word announcer.

Lebanon Junction Elementary School student Hallie Cunningham anxiously awaits her word from announcer Jan Stone.

Lauren Ogle of Freedom Elementary School is delighted with the word she received to spell.

Madison Fackler of Shepherdsville Elementary School thinks about the arrangement of letters in her word before spelling.

Hebron Middle School student Robby Baker takes his turn during the district competition.

District Safety Inspection at Bullitt Central High School

Doug Oskins of KISBIT and District Safety Committee Chairwoman Jaime Goldsmith inspect the exit to the Bullitt Central High School kitchen in January. The safety committee is conducting monthly safety walkthroughs at randomly selected schools.

Doug Oskinsof KISBIT and District Safety Committee Chairwoman Jaime Goldsmith inspect the Bullitt Central High School kitchen. The safety committee is conducting monthly safety walkthroughs at randomly selected schools.

Bullitt East High School FBLA collects Shoes for Haiti

The Bullitt East High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) department spent over a year collecting gently worn footwear which was donated to Shoes for Haiti.

Bullitt Advanced Math and Science (BAMS) Open House

Parents and prospective Bullitt Advanced Math and Science (BAMS) students listened to speakers and read information pertaining to the program during an open house January 23.

BAMS teacher Chip Davidson spoke with guests during the open house.

BAMS students explained projects to parents during the open house.

100th Day of School

Freedom Elementary School student Pierson Warner celebrated the 100thday of the 2011-2012 school year January 23 with a special cap. Pierson is a student in Mrs. Sharpe’s kindergarten classes. Many classes observed the milestone day by counting out items such as Cheerios, marbles, pieces of gum, etc. Photo by Lisa Goodin.

Freedom Elementary School kindergarten student Maddie Brown walks through the number 100 in observance of the 10oth day of the 2011-2012 school year. Maddie is on Mrs. Sharpe”s class. Photo by Lisa Goodin.

Holocaust Survivor speaks at Bullitt Lick Middle School

Fred Gross, a survivor of the Holocaust, speaks to Bullitt Lick Middle School student David Carey in teacher Lynette Ward’s class January 19. Mr. Gross published a book, One Step Ahead of Hitler: A Jewish Child’s Journey through France, which recounts his family’s escape from Hitler’s Nazi regime.

Holocaust survivor and author Fred Gross speaks to students in teacher Lynette Ward’s class at Bullitt Lick Middle School.

Author and Holocaust survivor Fred Gross reads from his book One Step Ahead of Hitler: A Jewish Child’s Journey through Franceto Bullitt Lick Middle School students in Lynette Ward’s class.

Freedom Elementary School Buddy Building Workshop

Freedom Elementary School student Jessie Bickettparticipatedin a Buddy Building Workshop. School counselor Laurie Todd hosted the workshop with Legoson Early Dismissal Day January 18. Teacher’s assistants worked withdifferentgroups of students using Lego’s with their new Buddies.

Freedom Elementary School student Briana Ageeenjoys working with Legos during the Buddy Building Workshop on Early Release Day.

Lebanon Junction Elementary School Student Council

 

 

Members of the Lebanon Junction Elementary School student council gather around winter coats they collected for distribution to St. Joseph’s Children’s Home. The council is sponsored by Family Resource Center Coordinator Tammy Perdew and teacher Sarah Frey. The youth have also been busy collecting canned goods for the holidays and coins for charity.

 

Cedar Grove Elementary School Beta Club

Cedar Grove Elementary School Beta Club members pose with guest speaker Dr. Sarah Hart and Karen Ernspikerand Stephanie Smith of Kosair Charities. Family Resource Center Coordinator Tammy Perdew and assistant Regina Hollingsworth are club coordinators.

Dr. Sarah Hart of Pediatrics of Bullitt County, answered questions about college and career readiness during a January 18 after school gathering of Cedar Grove Elementary School Beta Club students.

In one week, Cedar Grove Elementary School Beta Club students collected dozens of stuffed animals and toys for donation to Kosair Charities of Louisville. The youth dedicated their toy drive in memory of fellow student Andrew Slone. Karen Ernspiker, Kosair Charities Associate Director of Development, and Stephanie Smith were onhand to thank the students and club sponsor Tammy Perdew and Regina Hollingsworth.

January 2012 Board of Education meeting presenter

BullittCounty Attorney Monica Robinson addressed the BullittCounty Board of Education January 17 concerning truancy. She pledged to work with Director of Pupil Personnel Pat Smith-Darnell to reduce the number of truancy cases.

January 2012 District Assembly meeting

Social work was the topic of the January 17, 2012 District Assembly meeting. Social workers Susan Bibelhauser, Jennifer Williams and Linda Nason spoke about their responsibilities in working the students and staff. The meeting was held at Roby Elementary School.

Pig dissection at Zoneton Middle School

Zoneton Middle School science teacher Chris Ryan assisted student Tabitha Sizemore in securing a fetal pig for dissection. Students studied the dissection method through textbook and via video prior to performing the procedure. Please scroll down for more photos.

Zoneton Middle School student Zach June carefully peels back the skin of a fetal pig during dissection in teacher Chris Ryan’s class.

Cutting at an angle with precision is Zoneton Middle School student David Roach.

Zoneton Middle School students Tabitha Sizemore, Morgan Sizemore, and Katherine Larimore carefully dissect fetal pigs.

Zoneton Middle School student Morgan Sizemore reacts as she works with her fetal pig.

Mt. Washington Middle School musicians at special Board of Education meeting

Mt. Washington Middle School flute players Amber Coleman, Morgan Caudill and Emily Petri welcomed the BullittCountyBoard of Education to a special meeting Jan. 9 with some musical numbers. Board members and the audience were delighted by the student performance!

Thelma Yellin Big Band performs at Crossroads Elementary School

Big Band Musicians with the Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts perform Jan. 4 at Crossroads Elementary School. Students heard songs from swing, bebop, rock and Latin trough. Music teacher Amy Cuenca wrote a grant which sponsored the band’s visit. The band is visiting from Israel, and Crossroads was chosen as one of its performance sites through an Outreach Program that is taking place during this week’s JEN (Jazz Education Network) conference in Louisville. Please scroll down for more photos.

Crossroads Elementary School students listen to Big Band musicians of the Thelma Yellin Band.

Members of the brass and guitar section of the Thelma Yellin band perform at Crossroads Elementary School.

Crossroads Elementary School students and staff listen to the Big band musicians of the Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts.

Saxophone players with the Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts perform at Crossroads Elementary School.

January 2012 is School Board Recognition Month

Bullitt County Judge/Executive Melanie J. Roberts and members of Bullitt Fiscal Court issued a Proclamation during the court’s first meeting of the calendar year Jan. 3 designating January 2012 as School Board Recognition Month. Pictured L-R are Magistrate Ruthie Ashbaugh, School Board Member Lorraine McLaughlin, School Board Chairperson Dolores Ashby, Judge Roberts and Magistrates John Bradshaw, Joe Laswell and Dan Kelty. School board members work hard and invest long hours making decisions that positively impact students and staff. The annual recognition is sponsored by the Kentucky School Boards Association.

National Board Certified Teachers Class of 2011

Bullitt County Public Schools is proud to announce that eight educators earned certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in 2011:

Ashley Byerley of Shepherdsville Elementary School.

Ashley Gallusser of Maryville Elementary School.

Brandi Forman of Crossroads Elementary School.

 

Dana Murphy of Crossroads Elementary School.

Karen Kerns of Overdale Elementary School.

Lindy Meyer of Lebanon Junction Elementary School.

Stefanie Kleinholter of Mt. Washington Elementary School.

Teresa Cox of Crossroads Elementary School.

Bullitt East High School student Phillip Burress earns 2011 YMCA Youth Character Award

Bullitt East High School student Phillip Burress accepts his 2011 YMCA Youth Character Award from Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and YMCA officials.

The 2011 YMCA Youth Character Award recipients. Bullitt East High School student Phillip Burress is standing in the back row second from the left.

Phillips Burress with his proud parents. Lauren Burress is a teacher at Eastside Middle School. Rodney Burress is Bullitt Circuit Court Judge.

Eastside Middle School teacher Sarah Mills nominated Phillip Burress for a 2011 YMCA YouthCharacterAward. Ms. Mills attended the dinner with Lauren and Rodney Burress to see Phillip earn honors.

Third and Fourth Month Student Attendance Trophies

Cedar Grove Elementary School recorded the best student attendance for the third monthof the 2011-2012 school year among 13 elementary schools. Penny Terry’s students had the highest overall attendance for the month.

Mt. Washington Elementary School students earned the attendance trophy for the fourth month of the 2011-2012 school year among 13 elementary schools. Pictured L-R are Principal Terri Lewis, students Aeron Adams (third grade), Nicholas Carney (first grade), Cadence Owen (kindergarten), Emily Ezell (fourth grade), Ryan Troutman (fifthgrade), Abigail Smith (second grade) and attendance clerk Jill Druien.

Eastside Middle School students had the highest attendance among six middle schools for the third and fourth months of the 2011-2012 school year. Principal of the hour and sixthgrade student Kristen Childresss electedthe following students to pose with the trophy – Brooke Hatfield, Amber Higdon, Luke Ezell, Erika Bolton and Lea Barnett. Hoisting the trophy are Jabez Mahan, Todd Brumley and David Collins.

Bullitt East High School students Alyssa Dodson (junior), Hallie Adkins (freshman), Jake Allen (sophomore) and Dillon Campbell (senior) are proud to share the best student attendance trophy among high schools. Bullitt East students earned the trophy for the third and fourthmonth of the 2011-2012 school year.

December 2011 Board of Education meeting presentations

Bullitt County Board of Education Chairperson Dolores Ashby presents a Certificate of Recognition to Dr. James R. Cundiff for his services to the students of Bullitt County Public Schools. Dr. Cundiff is a graduate of the school system and thanked the board for his education and the opportunity to serve the district. Standing at left is District Health Services Coordinator Lesa Bodine who read a list of activities Dr. Cundiff was involved in over the years.

Bullitt County Board of Education Chairperson Dolores Ashby accepts a plaque from the American Cancer Society recognizing the district and school contributions totaling nearly $80,000 for the 2011 Relay for Life. Pictured L-R are Bullitt County Relay for Life Coordinators Sheri Lee and Stacey Bernard, Dolores Ashby and ACS Community Representative Vickie Grassman.

Annette Ragg, Coordinator for the 21^stCentury After School Program, presents an acrylic Certificate of Recognition to BullittCounty Board of Education Chairperson Dolores Ashby and Superintendent Keith Davis for school and district used cell phone collection to benefit Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky. Since 2007, nearly 2,100 used cell phones have been collected for the organization.

Crossroads Elementary School student Emily Newman spoke to the Bullitt County Board of Education about her experience as a member of the All District Elementary Choir held in October. Please scroll down for more photos of All District Elementary Choir students.

Crossroads Elementary School student Cassidy Cardwellalso shared her thoughts with the school board about being in the All District Elementary Choir.

Cedar Grove Elementary School fifth grade student Kasey Logsdonenjoyed relating her experience with the All District Elementary Choir to school board members. Music teacher Rebecca Dennis also liked what Kasey had to say!

Overdale Elementary School music teacher Krista Mueller listens as student Alyssa Burke talks about being involved in the All District Elementary Choir.

Roby Elementary School student Jacob Clark talks about the All District Elementary Choir while his music teacher, Ashley Baldini, listens.

December 2011 District Assembly meeting

District Energy Manager Andrea Rock was the presenter at the December 2011 District Assembly meeting held at Hebron Middle School.

Superintendent Keith Davis listens as District Energy Manager Andrea Rock displays school energy usage via PowerPoint presentation during the December 2011 District Assembly meeting at Hebron Middle School.

TAPP Christmas Party

Santa Claus was the special guest during the TeenAge Parent Program (TAPP) Christmas party at the Riverview Opportunity Center. He greeted the children and posed for photos to make lasting holiday memories. Please scroll down for more photos from Pioneer News photographer Stephen Thomas.

This little fellow gives Santa Claus a friendly grin during the TAPP Christmas party.

TAPP students and staff pose for a group shot with their special guest, Santa Claus.

Lebanon Junction Elementary School students hard at work

Students Isaac Ogle and Shasta Fetty in Jennifer Burchett’s second grade class work on an assignment. Class work appears on the white board in the background.

Zoey Sharp applies her skill to school work in Jennifer Burchett’s second grade class.

Whitney Simpson and Angel Bruenning, students in Maggie McDade’s first grade class, concentrate on their studies.

Students Layne Baker, left, and Kandice Nelson-Foster in Maggie McDade’s class take notes.

Generosity from Bullitt County Public Schools

Bernheim/Bullitt Lick Middle School Youth Service Center Coordinator Tara Davis (left) and Bullitt Central High School junior Katelynn Mitchell organized items on a table Dec. 10 at Trinity Life Center in Shepherdsville. The church worked withBCPS Family Resource and YSC’sto help needy families take home boxes filled with clothing and household goods for the holidays. Please scroll down for more photos:

Bullitt Central High School junior Katelynn Mitchell put boots on a table Dec. 10 for families to consider during the annual holiday donation drive at Trinity Life Center in Shepherdsville.

BullittCentral High School YouthServices Center Coordinator Tonia Wiggins worked with a family as they selected items Dec. 10 at the Trinity Life Center’s annual holiday donation drive.

District Title IX Coordinator Susan Bibelhauser walked with a family selecting items.

Shepherdsville Elementary School Family Resource Center Coordinator Traci Gould assisted a family as they studies boxes of donated goods.

District Accounts Payable secretary Joy Brown (right) accompanies a resident as she looks over the many donated items.

Operation Santa sponsored by the Hillview Police Department visits Freedom Elementary School annually to collect gifts from our students to help out less fortunate families. Please scroll down for another image. Photos by Lisa Goodin.

BullittLick Middle School students hold video conference with New Zealand students

Bullitt Lick Middle School library media specialist Christina Rodriguez was accompanied by Language Arts teacher Bobbi Carannaand her eighthgrade students for a video conference with students from New Zealand. Photo by Stephen Thomas of The Pioneer News.

Students from New Zealand interact with Bullitt Lick Middle School students via video conference. Look at the lower right right hand corner for a media image of BLMS youth from Bobbi Caranna’s eighth grade Language Arts class. Photo by Stephen Thomas of The Pioneer News.

Career Readiness Center field trips

Career Readiness Center students embarked on a field trip to the BODIES REVEALED exhibit on December 2 at the Lexington Convention Center. BODIES REVEALED features 14 full body human specimens and over 200 organs to tell the story of the miraculous systems at work within each of us every second of our existence. Students really enjoyed the trip and found it to be very educational! Photo by CRC Coach Savannah Mattingly.

Career Readiness Center student Alex Griffith stands next to a large propane tank during a field trip in Indiana. Photo by CRC Coach Savannah Mattingly.

Hebron Middle School donates most used cell phones among schools

Hebron Middle School students in Tami Drexler’s class donated 40 used cell phones to Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky topping out the school total at 357, the largest among all schools. Since she began collecting used cell phones in 2007, Ms. Ragg has amassed 2,084. Pictured among the students are School Principal Steve Miracle, Annette Ragg, Coordinator for the 21^stCentury After School Program, Janna EstepJordan, M.S.W., staff member with Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, Mary Jo Blankenship of the Community Education Center and School Assistant Principal Troy Kolb.

HebronMiddle School teacher Tami Drexler (center) displays a class Certificate of Recognition from Janna EstepJordan, M.S.W., staff member with Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (left) and School Principal Steve Miracle (right).

L-R: Janna EstepJordan, M.S.W., staff member with Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, HebronMiddle School Principal Steve Miracle with a school Certificate of Recognition, and Annette Ragg, Coordinator for the 21^st Century After School Program.

Bullitt Lick Middle School contributes the district’s second largest donation of used cell phones to Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky

Bullitt Lick Middle School students in Tim Alexander’s class collected 163 used cell phones for a total school count of 321. The students are back Row: Chase Harvery, Josh Walls, Austin Flener, Tyler Cornell, Jeremie Johnson, Katie Montgomery, Myranda Maggard, Stetson Norton, Sarah Noble, Amber Woody, Kaitlyn Hudson, front Row: Wayne Cross, Nina El-Masri, Isabelle Tipton, Candice Kinser, Maddie Alger, Destany Clark, Noah Vanvactor, Peter Perkins and Shane Jones. BullittLick had the second largest used cell phone donation among schools. Pictured among Mr. Alexander’s homeroom class are Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning Greg Schultz, School Principal Robert Fulk, Janna EstepJordan, M.S.W., staff member with Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, Annette Ragg, Coordinator for the 21^stCentury After School Program and Mary Jo Blankenship of the Community Education Center. A special thanks to Domino’s Pizza of Hillview for providing food.

Annette Ragg, Coordinator for the 21^stCentury After School Program, presented BullittLick Middle School Principal Robert Fulkwith a plaque recognized the school efforts of collecting 321 used cell phones for Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky.

Janna EstepJordan, M.S.W., staff member with Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, congratulates BullittLick Middle School Tim Alexander and his homeroom students along with School Principal Robert Fulk for collecting 163 used cell phones for donation to Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky.

Annette Ragg, Coordinator for the 21^stCentury After School Program and Janna EstepJordan, M.S.W., staff member with Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, present a Certificate of Recognition to the Bullitt County Board of Education for school efforts in collecting over 2,000 used cell phones for Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky.

Regional First Lego League Tournament held at Mt. Washington Middle School

Mt. Washington Middle School First Lego League team sponsor David Bretz enthusiastically led students in preparation for the opening parade of teams during the Mount Washington Regional First Lego League Tournament Dec. 3 at MWMS. 26 teams of maximum 10 Area children, ages 9 to 14, are among the record 171,000 children around the world who have risen to the 2011 FIRST LEGO League (FLL) “Food Factor®” Challenge. To successfully ® MINDSTORMS robot to explore the ways in which food can become contaminated – from exposure to insects and creatures, to unsterile processing and transportation, to unsanitary preparation and unsafe storage – and then propose real-world solutions for preventing or combating these contaminates. Through hands-on experience and working in teams, children have a chance to explore a real-world issue to gain an appreciation for and interest in science and technology. Please scroll down for more photos.

The Mt. Washington Middle School cafeteria was the staging area for First Lego League tournament teams from across a wide region of Kentucky.

Mt. Washington Middle School robotic team members strategize prior to competition. Team members are Caleb Wikman, Zach Neace, Troy Castle, Christian Coppage, Christian Poteet, Andy Lutz, Mason Walden, Dalton Asberry, K.C. Corum, Ethan Carlisle, Kyle Echsner and Tucker Gardner. 

Mt. Washington Middle School First Lego League team members Kyle Echsner and Tucker Gardner ready their robotic vehicle for the competition.

Mt. Washington Middle School First Lego League team sponsor David Bretz discusses the team’s performance.

Team members gather for an inspirational prayer.

The Mt. Washington Middle School gym was filled with technology for the FLL competition.

Mt. Washington Middle School team members prepare their robotic vehicle to tackle an obstacle course.

Mt. Washington Middle School team members watch and digitally record the progress of their robotic vehicle.

BullittLick Middle School eighth grade college day

Former University of Louisville football player Tony (T.C.) Stallingsspoke to eighth graders Dec. 2 at Bullitt Lick Middle School as part of college day. Stallings said his rough childhood inspired him to overcome obstacles and become a success in life. He had a supporting role in the recent movie Courageous.

Tony (T.C.) Stallings speaks to BullittLick Middle School eighth graders on college day.

Mt. Washington Elementary School preschool knows the importance of play

Mt. Washington Elementary School preschool students enjoy class time. As the kids play with each other, they learn to see other children’s points of view and begin to become more empathetic and caring.

Mt. Washington Elementary School preschool students enjoy assembling a house made of Lego’s.

BAMS and CRC students construct a working hovercraft

Bullitt Advanced Math and Science (BAMS) and Career Readiness Center (CRC) students collaborated on the research and construction of a working hovercraft. Teacher Chip Davidson and the students are pictured above in the Riverview Opportunity Center gymnasium.

BAMS teacher Chip Davidson inflates the hovercraft as students Shelby Baker and Alexis McCoy prepare to ride.

BAMS student T.J. Rayhill goes for a ride on the hovercraft.

District Safety Walk through

Doug Oskinsof KISBIT made notes during a safety walk through at BullittLick Middle School. He was concerned about the drop off from the asphalt to the dumpster along with the distance from the cafeteria office. The district safety committee is conducting walk throughs at various schools. They have visited Mt. Washington Elementary and plan to walk through Bullittt Central High School in December.

District Safe Schools Coordinator Jaime Goldsmith conducts a walk through accompanied by Bullitt Lick Middle School custodian Richard Eisenback.

Nichols Elementary School earns Chamber of Commerce Showcase of School funds from Park Community Federal Credit Union

Nichols Elementary School earned $500 for having the most students visit their booth at the Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce Showcase Bullitt County in September. They were presented a check for $500 on Nov. 22 from Park Community Federal Credit Union. Students Haley Owen, Chandler and Pressley Perdew and Robert and Douglas Hyter joined Ellie Yerkes, Director of Business Development of Park Community, Nichols Principal Sheri Hamilton, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Freida Howe and Chamber Administrative Assistant Helen Hill.

District Red Ribbon ceremony

School and district winners in the Red Ribbon poster, essay and video competition were recognized during the annual district ceremony Nov. 21 at Brooks Elementary School. They are front row L-R: Zachary Ballard of Pleasant Grove Elementary School and Jonathan Rodriguez of Freedom Elementary School. Back row L-R: Maegan Cope, Ava Cooper, Bridget Shelton and Cody Crume of BullittCentral High School, MacKenzie Nallyof Zoneton Middle School, Casie  Adams of Mt. Washington Elementary School and Greg Barr Jr. of Mt. Washington Middle School. Please scroll down for more photos.

School poster, essay and video winners recognized during the District Red Ribbon ceremony.

More school poster, essay and video winners recognized during the District Red Ribbon ceremony.

District Safe Schools Director Jaime Goldsmith recognizes Emily McMullan of Brooks Elementary School for her award-winning essay during Red Ribbon ceremonies. Emily’s essay won at both the school and district level in primary writing.

MacKenzie Nallyof Zoneton Middle School read her award-winning essay during the Red Ribbon ceremony. Mackenzie’s essay won at both the school and district level in primary middle school writing.

District Safe Schools Coordinator Jaime Goldsmith recognized Freedom Elementary School student Jonathan Rodriguez for his school and district winning essay in intermediate writing during the Red Ribbon ceremony.

Nick Canchola of the BullittCentral High School drama team acted in the skit “Alky” with Sarah Knoop, Brandon Woodward and Ava Cooper during the district Red Ribbon ceremony.

Kenny Hardin, former director of the Bullitt County Drug Task Force, spoke about the history of Red Ribbon week to the audience.

Bullitt Central High School student Ava Cooper read her award-winning essay during the Red Ribbon ceremony. Ava’s essay won at the school and district level in high school writing.

Bullitt County Sheriff Dave Greenwell praised students for their bold stance against drugs and alcohol during the Red Ribbon ceremony.

Bullitt East High School student Amber Sewell performed the song Hurt during the district Red Ribbon ceremony.

Alyssa Phelps of Shepherdsville Elementary School performed the song Count on Me during the district Red Ribbon ceremony.

Freedom Elementary School Thanksgiving lunch

Freedom Elementary School students Michael Richardson and Sagar Patel enjoy each other’s friendship during the school’s annual Thanksgiving lunch.

Freedom Elementary School student Emmalee Grant is thankful for a friend such as classmate Steven Wulf.

Lots of little Freedom Elementary School Pilgrims and Indians from Mrs. Jett’s class enjoy Thanksgiving lunch.

Freedom Elementary School students Marlaina Pendleton, Emmerson Axline and Emma Bell enjoy Thanksgiving lunch.

Hebron Middle School rally

Hebron Middle School teachers seek students to participate in an activity during a rally Nov. 18 focusing on academics, anti-bullying and school spirit. Please scroll down for more photos.

In a Minute to Win It competition, students had to use facial muscles to move an Oreo cookie from the forehead to the mouth.

Hebron students participate in a test taking relay race.

The Hebron staff performs a spirit dance during the rally. Enthusiastic students joined them from the bleachers!

Many Hebron Middle School classroom doors are decorated with a college theme to encourage students to consider their future.

North Bullitt High School College and Career Fair

North BullittHigh School 2008 graduate Emily Carnall was joined by NBHS Assistant Principal Mike Abell as she spoke withcurrent students about their prospective college choice. Emily is now a senior at Lindsey Wilson College and will graduate in May 2012 with a double major in communication and human services/counseling. The NBHS college and career fair was held Nov. 18 and also featured HebronMiddle School eighth graders as guests. The fair was sponsored by the NBHS/HMS Youth Service Center. Please scroll down for more photos.

Campbellsville Admissions Counselor Corey Young watched as North Bullitt High School seniors filled out paperwork during the college and career fair on Nov. 18.

Eastern Kentucky University Admissions Counselor Ken Johnson monitored North Bullitt High School seniors as they completed paperwork during the college and career fair Nov. 18

Georgetown College Assistant Director of Admissions/Interactive Recruitment Coordinator Jeremiah Tudor answered questions using technology during North Bullitt High School’s college and career fair Nov. 18

North Bullitt’s annual college and career fair on Nov. 18 featured over two dozen universities, career and military opportunities for students to consider. 

November 2011 Board of Education meeting presentations

The Bullitt County Foundation for Excellence in Public Education presented an oversize check recognizing several schools which were awarded grants thanks to money earned during the spring 2011 Derby Gala. Left to right are District Volunteer Coordinator Judy Cederholm; Sheri Hamilton and Amy Ferrell of Nichols Elementary School; Kim Sego and Amy Cuenca of Crossroads Elementary School; Leslie Hicks and Sam Cowan of Maryville Elementary School; Christy Coulter of Bullitt Central High School; Vice President Susan Bradbury of First Federal Savings Bank and Board Chairperson Dolores Ashby.

State Rep. Linda Belcher presented AmericaCorp Vista member Robin Ferrel with an official Kentucky Colonel Proclamation recognized her work with the Community Partners for Learning program.

BullittCounty Area Technology Center welding students presented the BullittCountyBoard of Education and Superintendent KeithDavis with a metal cattail. Other welding creations are available as fundraisers by contacting the BCATC at 543-7018.

North Bullitt High School Principal Jeff Marshall recognized Army JROTC Cadet Dylan Slaughter for his quick thinking and First Aid skills for assisting a fellow cadet who suffered a broken leg during a national orienteering meet.

November 2011 District Assembly meeting

The audience listed to a presentation on Flex School during the November 2011 District Assembly meeting held Nov. 15 at Mt. Washington Middle School.

BullittEast High School Principal Debby Atherton and senior Flex School student Chase Downs discussed the program during the Nov. 15 District Assembly meeting held at Mt. Washington Middle School.

Overdale Elementary School Towne Hall

Overdale Elementary School students were recognized in their subjects during the monthly Towne Hall.

Both Overdale staff and students are excited about the Towne Hall awards!

Overdale students accept their Certificates of Recognition during the Towne Hall ceremony.

The Overdale Dance Crew performed to close the November Towne Hall.

Mt. Washington Elementary School third grade global read aloud

Mt. Washington Elementary School third grade students participate inthe global read aloud.

Mt. Washington Elementary School third grade students participate in the global read aloud.

Career Readiness Center students tour U.S. Army simulation exhibit

Career Readiness Center students toured a simulation exhibit of the United States Army. They are David Truax, Zavier Froeber, Hannah Hasting, Dallas Thompson, Taylor Smith, Drew Rodabaugh, Darren Sanders, Eric Rodgers, Cody Lay, Matt Gregory, Dustin Deindoerfer and Johnny Jaco.

 Freedom Elementary School Arts and Humanities after school scrapbooking class

Freedom Elementary School student Kayla Rogers participates in an Arts and Humanities after school scrapbooking class. Photos by Lisa Goodin.

Freedom Elementary School students Jillian Sparkman, Brighton Mayfield, Hanna Cravens, and Kinley Reitz enjoy the Arts and Humanities after sch0ol scrapbooking class.

Davenport, Iowa Community Schools Administrators visit Career Readiness Center and Bullitt County Area Technology Center

Career Readiness Center Teacher Melissa Fox speaks witheducators from Davenport, Iowa Community Schools. Tedra Holland, left, is project manager with the Kimberly Center for Alternative Education and Sheri Womack, right, is the principal. The visitors toured the CRC and the Bullitt County Area Technology Center to learn about one of the district’s newest and most innovative programs. Please scroll down for more photos.

RiverviewOpportunity Center Counselor Rick Dawson talks about CRC with Davenport, Iowa Community Schools representatives Sheri Womack, left, andTedra Holland.

Sheri Womack, Principal of the Kimberly Center for Alternative Education in Davenport, Iowa, talks with a student in the Health Sciences class at the BullittCounty Area Technology Center. Womack andacolleague, Tedra Holland, toured the Career Readiness Center at the RiverviewOpportunity Center and the BCATC and were very impressed with what they saw.

Sheri Womack, Principal of the Kimberly Center for Alternative Education in the Davenport, Iowa Community Schools, greets Scott Metcalf, welding instructor for the Bullitt County Area Technology Center as Riverview Opportunity Center Counselor Rick Dawson andTedra Hollandlook on. Holland is project manager at the Kimberly Center and she and Womack were visiting the district to see the innovative Career Readiness Center in action.

In the automotive technology class at the BullittCounty Area Technology Center, Principal Brady Southwood, far left, discusses the curriculum while RiverviewOpportunity Center Counselor Rick Dawson andDavenport, Iowa Community Schools Administrators Tedra Holland and Sheri Womack, listen.

Veterans Day observances

The North Bullitt High School Army JROTC Color Guard Team presented the American and Kentucky Flag during the Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11. Please scroll down for more photos.

North Bullitt High School Army JROTC exhibition squad members stand at attention as the colors are presented.

North Bullitt High School students watch as the Army JROTC Drill Team conducts a POW/MIA ceremony.

The North Bullitt Army JROTC Drill Team hold swords in honor of the POW/MIA ceremony. The table included five empty places and seats, one each in memory of a fallen soldier from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard.

The empty dinner table for the POW/MIA ceremony.

 The North Bullitt Army JROTC Exhibition Squad demonstrates their precision skill in handling rifles.

Guest speaker Captain Max Maxwell of the Army Special Forces talks to the audience.

North Bullitt Army JROTC Battalion Commander Chelsea Desurne presented a plaque to Veterans Day guest speaker Army Special Forces Captain Max Maxwell. Joining them was NBHS Senior Army Officer Major Kevin Clark and NBHS alumni and former Battalion Commander Jason Selby.

Roby Elementary School student Drake Cheeks holds the American Flag as guests recite the Pledge of Allegiance during the schoolwide Veterans Day observance on Nov. 11. Please scroll down for more photos.

United States Army Recruiting Operations Sergeant Robert Maxwell speaks to Roby staff and students.

Major Scott Thomas of the Army National Guard and assistant to General Tonini addresses Roby students.

Scott Thomas of the Army National Guard answers a question from Roby Elementary School student Robert Klingbiel.

Military brethren for life.

The Crossroads Elementary School third and fourthgrade choir sand America the Beautiful. Music teacher Amy Cuencasaid the National Anthem with Principal Kim Sego on piano.

Crossroads Elementary School students introduced their hero’s (Veterans). The guest speaker was William Rogers who served in World War II in the Army’s 1st Calvary. Following the assembly, veterans went to the grade level pod areas to share and discuss more about their own experiences and answer student question. Kindergarten students sang a special song to their veteran’s about “Loving Our America. A special lunch was provided to veterans and in the main hallway is a Wall of Heroes displayed with pictures and written descriptions created by students to share and remember their veteran family members and friends. 

Kim Koontz hired as Third Party Examiner

Third Party Examiner Kim Koontz inspects a school bus as the driver navigates an obstacle course. She was hired by Kentucky Department of Education Pupil Transportation Consultant John Wyatt and works at the district transportation office. Her duties are three fold: (1) She scores the test sheet as the candidates fulfill their pre-trip test requirements which run approximately an hour. (2) She closely watches as drivers maneuver a school bus through obstacles for their road test. (3) The final test involves an actual road test where applicants are observed for the minimal level of skill to drive in most traffic situations. Before Koontz, the district had to rely on Oldham County to provide Third Party Examiner services. Now, all of Bullitt County’s testing is done right on the lot. Other districts travel to Bullitt County for their testing.

Third Party Examiner Kim Koontz stands at the start of school bus drivers obstacle course.

Roby Elementary Schools hosts college and career night for parents and students

District Director of Secondary Education Dave Marshall spoke with a guest following Roby Elementary School’s college and career night. Roby was the first elementary school to host an evening for parents to get them planning for their child’s future.

Guests at Roby Elementary School’s college and career night enjoyed hot dogs, chips, cookies and soft drinks before presentations to get them seriously thinking about their child’s future.

National Middle School Association Conference site visit to Mt. Washington Middle School

Mt. Washington Middle School Principal Dr. Denise Allen welcomes guests from the National Middle School Association annual conference on Nov. 10. Please scroll down for more photos.

NMSA conference guests applaud Mt. Washington Middle School student musicians who performed in Spanish.

Mt. Washington Middle School Assistant Principal Shawn Pickett leads NMSA conference  guests on a building tour.

Mt. Washington Middle School Counselor Lori Green discusses the Youth Service Center with Coordinator Megan Hatter (not pictured).

NMSA conference guests talk with Mt. Washington Middle School students.

Veterans honored at area schools

Mt. Washington Elementary School music director Bryan Kerr led students as they performed songs during the Veterans Day program. Photos by Alex Wimsatt of The Pioneer News.

Veterans applaud Mt. Washington Elementary School students.

United States Air Force Veteran Bob Carter enjoys snacks with grandchildren Haleigh and Daren Mason at Mt. Washington Elementary School.

North Bullitt High School students visit the Ville Grille

North Bullitt High School students in Ms. Hardin’s and Ms. Blandford’s classes were the guests of the University of Louisville at the Ville Grille for lunch Nov. 2.  Several football players greeted students while they were on campus.

North Bullitt High School students in Ms. Hardin’s and Ms. Blandford’s classes were the guests of the University of Louisville at the Ville Grille for lunch Nov. 2.  Several football players greeted students while they were on campus.

Freedom Elementary School Fall Festival

Freedom Elementary School preschool student Bobby Miller plays a game at the fall festival. Please scroll down for more photos from Lisa Goodin.

Brock Snead showing off his face painting.

No bones about Cayden Scott’s attempt to win a prize.

Kindergarten teacher Lisa Jett and her daughter enjoyed the slide!

Amber Carter and Savana Snead posing with their painted faces.

Rachel Finn.

Principal Marcella Minogue and her family enjoying the food from Mark’s Feed Store.

Freedom Elementary School observes Red Ribbon Week

Freedom Elementary School students observed Red Ribbon Week with a different daily theme. This one is Crazy Hair or Hat Day and these are students from Mrs. Caldwell’s class. Please scroll down for more photos by Lisa Goodin.

Mrs. Holladay’s class.

Ms. Aldridge’s class.

Haley Mills.

Silly Socks.

More silly socks.

Still more silly socks.

Mrs. Hendrick’s class participating in Freedom Spirit Wear Day.

Mrs. Caldwell’s class participating in Freedom Spirit Wear Day.

Mrs. Axline’s class participating in Freedom Spirit Wear Day.

Mrs. Hines’ class observes orange and black day which was also “Say Boo to Drugs.”

Mrs. Johnson’s class observes orange and black day which was also “Say Boo to Drugs.”

Career Readiness Center students learn on location from businesses

Career Readiness Center students visited Bulk Truck & Transport Service, Inc. in Hanover, Ind., in October. BT&T has been manufacturing propane trucks for 34 years. Automotive, carpentry and welding students were greeted by the President and Founder of BT&T, Maurice Auxier. He guided students through the entire propane truck assembly process. Students explored, observed, and spoke withthe welders, technicians, auto-mechanics, painters, and the management staff. BT&T provided students with a delicious pizza lunch from Jendi’s Pizza! Please scroll down for more photos by CRC Coach Savannah Mattingly.

Health Sciences students with the Career Readiness Center toured the Nazareth Home; students observed and interacted with the residents, nursing staff, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. Students learned more about healthcare related careers and the importance of education. The Bellarmine University Lansing School of Nursing allowed students to observe and interact with the faculty in the Nursing Skills and Simulation Lab. Dr. Sue Davis, Lansing School of Nursing Dean, interacted with the students and let them check the patients’ pulse. Please see an additional photo below:

Old Mill Elementary School Family Reading Night

Charles Fulton and Old Mill Elementary School instructional Tutor Nicki Bradshaw-Vormbrocklookonasstudent Molly Fulton reads “Biscuit finds a friend” to Old Mill’s facility dog, Jordan, during Family Reading Night (photo by Alex Wimsatt of The Pioneer News)

Local author Ellie Troutman reads one of her books to students during Old Mill’s Elementary School’s Family Reading Night. (Photo by Alex Wimsatt of The Pioneer News)

Bullitt County Area Technology Center metal artwork for sale

Bullitt County Area Technology Center welding students are back row L-R: Merrick Ramsey, Cody Renfro and Alan Strevinsky. Front row L-R: Kodi Farmer, Drew Whitmore and James White. Metal artwork may purchased at or orders placed at the area technology center located at 395 High School Drive in Shepherdsville. The telephone number is 502-543-7018. All proceeds benefit the Area Technology Center and its programs along with the Welding Team for competitions. All items are priced and listed here: Small Cattails – $50.00; Large Cattails  – $150.00; Dream Catcher – $150.00; Metal Roses – $50.00; Single Flower – $25.00; Bottle Trees range from $75.00 – $250.00; Scroll Candle Holders  – $50.00; Other Items are also available.

Archie Comics Co-CEO speaks at Shepherdsville Elementary School

Archie Comic Publications, Inc., Co-CEO Nancy Silberkleit displays a comic panel to Shepherdsville Elementary School students Nov. 1. Silberkliet was a teacher for 25 years before joining Archie Comics which is printed at Publishers Printing Company in Bullitt County.

Archie Comics Co-CEO Nancy Silberkliet travels to school presentations in the Archie van.

Mt. Washington Middle School CATS Academy Awards

Mt. Washington Middle School students who earned proficient and distinguished on the spring 2011 Commonwealth Accountability Testing System (CATS) were presented with medals during an Academy Award themed ceremony Oct. 28. Please scroll down for more photos.

The red carpet was rolled out for Mt. Washington Middle School students earning proficient and distinguished medals on the spring 2011 CATS.

Mt. Washington Middle School teachers presented medals to students as proud family members looked on.

The spotlight was on MWMS students during the CATS Academy Awards.

Mt. Washington Middle School students are honored for their proficient and distinguished work.

Teachers honor students with medals.

Students are honored with medals for the proficient and distinguished work.

The audience watches students earn their proficient and distinguished medals.

A Mt. Washington Middle School student admires his medal.

Second Month Student Attendance trophies

Freedom Elementary School students Corbin Raleigh, Olivia Sharpe, Brooklyn Hall and Blake Harshfield standwiththestudentattendance trophy. Freedom students averaged 97.79% attendance for the second month of the 2011-2012 school year which was the best among 13 elementary schools!

EastsideMiddle School eighth graders Luke Bryant, Todd Brumley, Sam Wilson andTaylorMorrisproudlyhoist the attendance atrophy. EMS students had 96.63% student attendance for the secondmonthofthe2011-2012 school year, the best among six middle schools. The reason for the student dress on this particular day is a Red Ribbon Week theme. EMS students observed Crazy Hat Day as they participated in Red Ribbon Week which calls attention to taking a stand against drugs and alcohol.

BullittEast High School students Reece Hardin, Jordan Barbagallo and Alex Cooke hold the attendance trophy withAlicia Colvin. BEHS students had 94.79% attendance for the second month of the 2011-2012 school year which was the best among three high schools.

North Bullitt High School Army JROTC Raider Team earns honors

North Bullitt High School’s Army JROTC Raider Team competed against 16 teams from a three state area in the 1st Annual Fort Knox High School Raider Challenge that was held at Fort Knox, KY. North Bullittbrought home trophies in four out of the six events. Specifically, the team finished the 2.5 Mile Squad Run Event in secondplace. They also took second place in the Mystery Event and the HUMVEE Push and Pull Event and fourthplace in the Relay Medley Event as well. At the end of the day, cadets were able to secure FIRST Place overall honors for their efforts. It has been a few seasons since the Raider Team participated in outdoor raider meets and there were very few team members withany previous outdoor raider experience. Students started the season slow with a few trophies from the Southern High School meet where they took first place in the One Rope Bridge Event and Major Kevin Clark believes that cadets are back on track as they transition from outdoor raider meets to indoor events where he feels they can maintain the momentum.

Grandparents week at Freedom Elementary School

Freedom Elementary School students invited grandparents into the classroom and cafeteria. Kinley Reitz is happy to have her grandparents join her for lunch.

Freedom Elementary School student Zachary Greenwell and his grandfather enjoy lunch in the cafeteria.

Freedom Elementary School student Cortney Boley gets a hug from her grandmother.

October 2011 District Assembly Meeting

District Director of Data, Assessment and Research Jan Stone explained how test scores are studied to Barbara Accordino, left, Maryville Elementary School teacher, and Mary Beth Raque, Mt. Washington Elementary School teacher, at the October 2011 district assembly meeting held at Freedom Elementary School.

Ashland, Inc. Teacher Achievement Awards

Brooks Elementary School fifth grade teacher Daniel Mullins and Eastside Middle School Assistant Principal Kyle Buege were presented Ashland Inc. Teacher Achievement Awards Oct. 18 in Frankfort. They were joined by L-R: Brook Principal Cheri Lineweaver, Kentucky Education Commissioner Dr. Terry Holliday, Secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet Joseph Meyer, EastsidePrincipal Bonita Franklin, BullittCounty Public School Superintendent Keith Davis and Ashland, Inc. Chairman and CEO Jim O’Brien. Mr. Mullins and Mr. Buege were two of 24 Kentucky teachers out of over 40,000 educators recognized by Ashland, Inc.

Bullitt County Area Technology Center Health Fair

Bullitt County Area Technical Center health science students conducted a health fair Oct. 17. Students took readings on blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, height and weight and eye exam. Waiting in line above are youth from Scott Metcalf’s welding class. Please scroll down for more photos.

L-R: Health sciences students Mara Judd, Brooke Masden and Miranda Burke document the height and weight of welding student Tyler Branham.

Health sciences student Tiffany Brown checks the pulse of welding student Ramsey Hoffman.

Health sciences student Laranda Thompson writes down a student’s pulse rate.

Health sciences student Caitlin Vertrees takes the pulse of welding student Keaton Moore.

Mt. Washington Elementary School’s classroom challenge

Mt. Washington Elementary School Principal Terri Lewis held up a sack of ‘dog food’ that teachers at the table were prepared to consume as part of the great dog food eating challenge. It was the culmination of an incentive for the PTA Fall Fundraiser Entertainment Book. Classrooms had a certain percentage to sell (based on number of students in each room) and if that challenge was met, their teacher had to eat dog food. The school raised $7,000 profit!

Mt. Washington Elementary School Principal Terri Lewis samples ‘dog food’ (actually cereal).

Mt. Washington Elementary School students enjoy watching their teachers!

Freedom Elementary School students learn fire safety

Freedom Elementary School students learned fire safety thanks to a visit with the ZonetonFire Department truck. Teacher Kelly Shuff with students Jackson Nunn, Marlon Broyles and Keylee Sharp. Please scroll down for more photos.

April Sharpe’s class learning kitchen safety.

Kayla Little demonstrating how to crawl over to touch the door.

P1-Kindergarten Teacher Lisa Jett’s class.

Thomas Witt climbing out of a smoky bedroom simulator.

Cedar Grove Elementary School Campfire-Themed Family Book Night

Cedar Grove Elementary School kindergarten/first grade teacher Cindi French and her daughter read by flashlight beside the campfire during family book night Oct. 13.

Cedar Grove Elememtary School fourth grade teacher Amie Huckabee and her family grilled hot dogs and marshmallows over an open fire in the rain.

Jerry Abramson visits Roby Elementary School

Roby Elementary School fifth grade students in Brittany Henon, Toni Unser and Mary Beth McCubbins classes ask questions Oct. 12 of former Metro Louisville Mayor and current Lt. Gov. Candidate Jerry Abramson.

Former Metro Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson answers questions from Roby Elementary School fifth grade students.

Cedar Grove Elementary School Jumping Jacks for a World Record

Cedar Grove Elementary School fifth grade students spent one minute doing jumping jacks Oct. 11 in support of First Lady Michelle Obama and The National Geographic Kids-Let’s Jump break a Guinness World Record for the most people doing jumping jacks. The First Lady is attempting to get 20,000 or more participants nationwide to break the record. By participating, Cedar Grove is supporting an active lifestyle for children to understand the need to exercise. Cedar Grove’s physical education teacher is Linda Snyder.

Cedar Grove Elementary School fourth students do jumping jacks hoping to break a world record.

Pre-vet practice at Bullitt Central High School

Students in the pre-veterinarian program work with a canine in the animal sciences class at Bullitt Central High School.

Gatton Academy Student Justin Johnson speaks to Hebron Middle School students

Justin Johnson, a student at the Carol Martin Gatton Academy at Western Kentucky University, spoke with HebronMiddle School students October 7. Justin is a former Hebronstudent who shared insight with those who might be interested in applying for the Gatton Academy. During his sophomore year at North BullittHighSchool, he was selected to attend the Academy which offers college level courses focusing on careers in math and science. Justin informed students all of his Gatton tuition is covered, including books, and he enjoys the challenging curriculum.

Former Hebron Middle School student Justin Johnson is now taking college level classes at the Carol Martin Gatton Academy at Western Kentucky University. He spoke to several Hebron students October 7 about life at the Academy. Justin encouraged the youth to start thinking now and making preparations if they are truly serious about applying to the Gatton Academy.

First Month Student Attendance Trophies

Cedar Grove Elementary School earned the student attendance trophy for the first month of the 2011-2012 school year with 97.88%, the highest among all elementary schools. Students Abbie Sherlock, Brady Westwood, and Austin Rock exemplify youths with outstanding student attendance. Cedar Grove also recorded the best student attendance on September 15 with 98.86%.

 BernheimMiddle School had the best student attendance (96.78%) among middle schools for the first month of the 2011-2012 school year. Students Emily Logsdon (eight grade), Cambron Burke (seventh grade) and Justin Mason (sixth grade) say they attempt to be at Bernheim every school day.

BullittEast High School students hoist the attendance trophy for the first month of the 2011-2012 school year. The Chargers averaged 95.10% making them the highest student attendance among high schools.

U.S. Congressman Brett Guthrie at Freedom Elementary School

U.S. Congressman Brett Guthrie (R, KY-2nd District) spoke to Freedom Elementary School fifth grade students Sept. 28. He informed the students they were among the thousands of Kentucky residents he represents thus they are his bosses! Rep. Guthrie spoke about the origins of American government as students prepare to explore units on the legislature.

Congressman Brett Guthrie spoke to Freedom Elementary School students Sept. 28.

Students prepare to ask questions of Congressman Brett Guthrie.

Thinking Strategies implemented in various schools

MaryvilleElementary School third grade teacher ChristyPrasch working with Thinking Strategies in her class.

Third grade teacher Melissa Pratt engages her class in Thinking Strategies.

JCTC Bullitt County Campus Director Donna Miller speaks to
Board of Education

Donna Miller, Director of the Bullitt County Campus of Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC), provided an update on the 12 X 12 program during the Bullitt County Board of Education’s September 2011 meeting.

Brooks Elementary School KCID team presents to Board of Education

Members of the Brooks Elementary School KCID team presented a video on the culture and climate in Broncoland to members of the Bullitt County Board of Education at the September 20 meeting.

Brooks Elementary School Principal Cheri Lineweaver introduced students and staff who presented KCID team information to the Board of Education.

September 2011 District Assembly meeting

Bernheim Middle School provided the setting for the September 2011 District Assembly meeting. Riverview Opportunity Center Doug Roberts spoke to the audience about the center’s programs, including the new Career Readiness Center.

Brooks Elementary School High Attendance reward

Brooks Elementary School Principal Cheri Lineweaver is joined by a member of Zoneton Firefighters as they toss candy from the school roof. Ms. Lineweaver agreed to step on to the roof if students scored high attendance on Sept. 15.

Brooks Elementary School Principal Cheri Lineweaver and a Zoneton Firefighter prepare to toss candy from the school roof as a reward for students on high attendance day Sept. 15.

Brooks Elementary School students eagerly await candy!

Showcase Bullitt County

District Child Find Coordinator Theresa Warner placed information for the public during the annual Showcase Bullitt County held Sept. 15. Please scroll down for more photos:

Principal Doug Roberts and counselor Scott Stutler man the Bullitt Alternative Center display.

Student demonstrations were part of the Bullitt Advanced Math and Science (BAMS) display.

Even witha football homecoming parade, BullittCentral High School was represented with a booth. Business teacher Becky Raley was onhand to answer questions about the school.

Bullitt East High School Assistant Principal Troy Wood stands poised at the Charger display.

Mt. Washington Middle School band students perform songs.

Bullitt Lick Middle School teachers Robin Handloser and Amy Rucci were joined by students at the bobcat booth.

Bernheim Middle School Principal Willie Foster greeted guests at the Bruin booth.

Brooks Elementary School volunteer coordinator Lynn Bowden (left) and Principal Cheri Lineweaver welcome visitors to the Bronco booth.

Crossroads Elementary School Principal Kim Sego and her daughter, Lilly, strike an adorable pose at the trailblazer display.

Cedar Grove Elementary School’s display was populated by student volunteers.

Riverview Opportunity Center Counselor Rick Dawson introduces the district’s new Career Readiness Center program to the public.

Eastside Middle School Assistant Principal Kyle Buege welcomes guests to Eagle country!

Zoneton Middle School musicians entertain the Showcase audience.

Freedom Elementary School Principal Marcella Minogue, Family Resource Center Coordinator Sherri Bishop and Counselor Laurie Todd pose in Falcon land.

Hebron Middle School Principal Steve Miracle, technology teacher Robyn Crigler, Counselor Marla Squires, and students including the Panther mascot, were represented at the Showcase.

Bullitt County Area Technology Center Principal Brady Southwood shares information about the many programs.

Lebanon Junction Elementary School Principal Staci Goedde (left) speaks with Curriculum Coach Carrie Compton during the Showcase.

Maryville Elementary School reading lab teacher Barbara Accordino (left) andcounselor Lauren Manionattend to the Patriot booth.

Mt. Washington Elementary School teachers join Principal Terri Lewis at the Braves booth.

Mt. Washington Middle School Principal Dr. Denise Allen sits ready to welcome guests at her booth.

North Bullitt High School musicians provide entertainment to the Showcase crowd.

North Bullitt High School students and staff offered tasty treats for Showcase visitors.

Nichols Elementary School Principal Sheri Hamilton is surrounded by students and staff at the Knight booth.

Old Mill Elementary School Principal Les McIntosh has a discussion with a Showcase guest.

Overdale Elementary School Principal Pam Robertson at her display.

Pleasant Grove Elementary School instructional coach Julie Skeens speaks with a visitor while Kevin Weihe reads a book to his son, Brady. Kevin’s wife and Brady’s mom, Leslie, is a teacher at Crossroads Elementary School.

Roby Elementary School Counselor Geneva Lyons and her daughter.

The Shepherdsville Elementary School Stingray boothwith Principal David Pate.

Martha Gadjik of Spring Meadows Children’s Home talks with Bullitt County Economic Development Authority Director Bob Fouts.

Zoneton Middle School Principal Rita Muratalla is joined by staff and students.

Bullitt East High School student Alex Cooke named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

Bullitt East High School senior Alex Cooke has been named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. He will take a final SAT exam in December to see if he qualifies as a finalist.

Ashland Inc. Teacher Achievement Awards

Brooks Elementary School fifth grade teacher Daniel Mullins is one of 24 Kentucky educators selected for an Ashland Inc. Teacher Achievement Award. He will be presented the honor during ceremonies October 18 in Frankfort.

Eastside Middle School Assistant Principal Kyle Buege is one of 24 Kentucky educators selected for an Ashland Inc. Teacher Achievement Award. He will be presented the honor during ceremonies October 18 in Frankfort.

Shepherdsville Elementary School Principal David Pate leads class on couponing

Shepherdsville Elementary School Principal David Pate displays a few of the store items he received free or paid pennies for thanks to coupons. He led a class of over 200 guests in the fine art of couponing sponsored by The Pioneer News.

The audience looks over a variety of coupons.

Bullitt East High School business and marketing teacher Amanda Comstock earns state honor

Bullitt East High School business and marketing teacher Amanda Comstock works with students. She is one of three Kentucky teachers recognized by the Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition for her excellent efforts in instructing financial literacy.

North Bullitt High School Army Junior ROTC 9/11 Ceremony

North Bullitt High School Army Junior ROTC cadets raise the American Flag during the annual 9/11 ceremony.

North BullittArmyJuniorROTC Cadets stand at attention and salute the American Flag.

North Bullitt Army Junior ROTC Senior Instructor Major Kevin Clark talks about the events of September 11, 2001 to cadets.

North Bullitt Army Junior ROTC Battalion Commander Chelsea Desurne speaks to the audience during the 9/11 ceremony.

North Bullitt High School student Tyler Robinson plays taps on his trumpet during the 9/11 ceremony.

Roby Elementary School students visit Woodsdale one-room school house

The Roby Elementary School first grade team visited the Woodsdale one-room school house September 9. Students from the classes of April Atherton, Betty O’Bryan, Rhonda Ruffra and Kristy Thornton toured the 100 year building to see how education occurred a century ago. Please scroll down for more photos.

April Atherton’s class inside the Woodsdale one-room school house.

Kristy Thornton and her students look at a picture inside the Woodsdale one-room school house.

Community Partners for Learning Math Tutoring

Volunteers listen to a math tutor during training at the Community Education Center. Community Partners for Learning has expanded its scope to include math with its established reading program.

Community Partners for Learning volunteer math tutoring.

Stability balls in various classrooms

Freedom Elementary School students in Lisa Jett’s kindergarten class sit on stability balls instead of chairs. The stability balls are designed to improve posture and reduce fidgeting without distracting from class work.

Renee Caldwell’s fourth grade students take a test while sitting on stability balls at Freedom Elementary School.

Katie Montgomery’s Australian Adventure

BullittLick Middle School eighth grade student Katie Montgomery spent several weeks in Australia during the summer as part of the People to People Student Ambassador Program.

People to People Student Ambassador Program participant Katie Montgomery displays a map of the country she spent several weeks in…Australia.

Taking a Stand: Youth Leadership & Prevention Conference

Two high school students work together to transfer a golf ball on a bamboo chute without the ball falling to the floor. Seems easy enough doesn’t it? Add five more students sitting in a circle and the task becomes more challenging. The importance of teamwork was emphasized by speaker Ted Weise during the conference held August 31 at Trinity Life Center in Shepherdsville. Please scroll down for more photos.

Speaker Ted Weise explains a challenge to students.

High school students discuss strategy in the final battle of the golf ball through the bamboo chute.

High School students respond to a question from Safe Schools Coordinator Jaime Goldsmith during the Taking a Stand: Youth Leadership & Prevention Conference.

Speaker Ted Weise spoke to students at the Taking a Stand: Youth Leadership & Prevention Conference.

Hard Working Staff and Students

Shane Noble, a first year teacher for BullittCountyPublic Schools, worked with a Zoneton Middle School student.

District hires Grant Writer

Juliann Vachon has been hired as the grant writer for Bullitt County Public Schools.

Infinite Campus Training

L-R: Cedar Grove Elementary School Counselor Alicia Franklin, Lebanon Junction Elementary School Counselor Casey Newberry and Maryville Elementary School Counselor Lauren Manion work on Infinite Campus during training held at Shepherdsville Elementary School.

2011 Governor’s Scholars at Board of Education meeting

Bullitt East High School seniors Scott Hatfield and Rachel Pinkley spoke about the value of the Governor’s Scholars Program to the Bullitt County Board of Education at the August 2011 meeting.

August 2011 Board of Education meeting recognition

Bullitt Advanced Mathand Science (BAMS) teacher Kelly Cleavinger recognized the top students at the August 2011 meeting of the BullittCountyBoard of Education. Alex Carter was presented with a Kindle and Caitlynn Harper a $100 Amazon gift card.

August 2011 District Assembly meeting

The first District Assembly meeting of the 2011-2012 school year featured a presentation by Donna Miller, Director of the Bullitt County Campus of Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC). Ms. Miller gave testimony on the 12 X 12 program which offers students who qualify college level classes while they are still in high school at a substantial savings.

Bullitt Central High School ACT celebration

Bullitt Central High School math teacher Angie Marshall reacts to Principal Christy Coulter’s announcement of student ACT score phenomenal increase. Last year’s junior class recorded an astounding 1.5 increase in English, math and reading.

Brooks Elementary School playground dedication:

Brooks Elementary School Principal Cheri Lineweaver (far right) applauded as BullittCounty Board of Education Chairperson Dolores Ashby cut the ribbon opening up the new playgroundforstudents. A $30,000 donation by CSX Transportation helped make the playground possible. CSX Louisville Division Manager David Hamby was onhand for the dedication.

Brooks Elementary School students enjoy the new playground.

First Day of School for Students on August 10, 2011

Bullitt East High School students walk through the front doors at 6:50 a.m. on August 10, 20o11. Please scroll down for a photo essay on the first day back to school for students.

Bullitt East High School students check homeroom schedules on the first day of class.

Old Mill Elementary School teacher Amanda O’Bryan gives her son, Sam, a kiss as he begins kindergarten.

Old Mill Elementary School Counselor Kim Bleemel greets students as they arrive for class.

Mt. Washington Middle School students practice opening their lockers, something they did not have as elementary school kids!

Mt. Washington Middle School student Tyler Sharpe made a goal playing Frisbee disc golf in Dedre Hatfield’s practical living classroom. Mrs. Hatfield challenged students to successfully toss a disc and their reward was reading aloud part of classroom expectations for the school year.

Pleasant Grove Elementary School kindergarten students in Jennifer Crumbacker’s class walk from the cafeteria.

Pleasant Grove Elementary School students learn what is expected of them during the school year.

Bullitt Lick Middle School students choose a selection from the new fall menu.

Students in Chasity Gregory’s class at Bullitt Lick Middle School enjoy a getting to know their classmates activity involving pens and wadded pieces of paper.

Hebron Middle School teacher Tami Drexler greets a students during open day.

Visitors to Hebron Middle School brandnewentrance find a sign that says it all.

Hebron Middle School staff rolled out the red carpet for students on opening day. The movie star theme featured staff dressed in their best to make students feel like celebrities.

Hebron Middle School students get the celebrity treatment from staff on opening day!

MaryvilleElementarySchoolstudents returned to school to find lamps on their desks.

The picture perfect weather for the first day of students was enjoyed at Maryville Elementary School.

Pleasant Grove Elementary School welcomes Principal Melissa Whicker

Melissa Whicker

Career Readiness Center open house

Career Readiness Center teacher Melissa Fox talks with a parent during open house. The CRC is designed for students to take computer classes then work at the Bullitt County Area Technology Center in either carpentry, welding, auto mechanics, health sciences, computers or graphic arts technology.

Scott Metcalf, welding inhstructor at the Bullitt County Area Technology Center, speaks to guests at open house for the Career Readiness Center.

Bullitt Advanced Math and Science (BAMS) open house

BAMS teacher Kelly Cleavingerspoketoguests during open house as the program began its second year.

New BAMS teacher Chip Davidson spoke with parents at open house.

Nichols Elementary School welcomes Principal Sheri Hamilton

Sheri Hamilton

New Educator Orientation

New Pleasant Grove Elementary School Principal Melissa Whicker (center), spoke with new PGES teacher Amy Fluhr (left) and district Technology Integration Specialist Susan Jenkins during New Educator Orientation.

Teachers listen to Superintendent Keith Davis during New Educator Orientation.

Senate Bill 1 Teacher Professional Development

The days preceding the start of the 2011-2012 school year were filled with professional development opportunities centering around Senate Bill 1. Groups of Language Arts, math, science, social studies and related arts teachers (above and below) met in sessions to strengthen the curriculum.

Jeff Marshall hired as North Bullitt High School Principal

Jeff Marshall

Custodial training

School custodians and sweepers gather for training prior to the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year.

Overdale Elementary School Custodian Carl Slucher listens to a speaker.

Administrator Training

School administrators from left Mike Abell (North Bullitt High School assistant principal), Jeff Marshall (NBHS principal), Danny Clemens (Bullitt East High School assistant principal) and Shawn Pickett (Mt. Washington Middle School assistant principal) participated in training prior to the start of the 2011-2012 school year.

Bullitt County Attorney Monica Robinson makes a point during administrator training while attorney Shelly Alvey listens.

School Bus Driver Trainers named Kentucky’s Best (again!)

District School Bus Driver Trainers Linda Toy, Virginia Buehler and Donna Dennis were named Best Driver Trainers in Kentucky at the annual pupil transportation conference sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Education. Vehicle Maintenance Manager Eddie Clan is pictured with the driver trainers.

Crossroads Elementary School reading skits

Crossroads Elementary School students performed reading skits during summer camp. Students read material then acted out scenes (above and below) before a proud audience of family members.

Robert Fulk hired as Bullitt Lick Middle School Principal

Robert Fulk

2011 Kindergarten Kickoff

Kindergarten student Audrey Rose held the ribbon for Director of Elementary Education Terry Price to cut welcoming the public to the 2011 Kindergarten Kickoff at the Paroquet Springs Conference Centre. The event is sponsored Family Resource Centers and Bullitt County Public Schools. Also participating in the ribbon cutting were district Supervisor of Social Services Susan Bibelhauser, Old Mill/Crossroads FRC Coordinator Leigh Ann Lowery, Mt. Washington/Roby FRC Coordinator Nancy McKnight, Shepherdsville/Nichols FRC Coordinator Traci Gould, Maryville/Overdale FRC Coordinator Betty Marshall, Freedom/Brooks FRC Coordinator Sherri Bishop, Cedar Grove/Lebanon Junction FRC Coordinator Tammy Perdew and Bernheim/BullittLick YSC Coordinator Tara Davis. Hundreds of visitors browsed booths featuring school principals and kindergarten teachers along with agencies offering related services to assist students get a good start to the 2011-2012 school year. Please scroll down for more photos from the event.

Nichols Elementary School Principal Sheri Hamilton took notes from a visitor.

Plenty of free items, such as pencils and rulers, were available for kids.

Five year olds Joseph McMullan and Jennifer Jeffers had fun stacking cardboard bricks at the Brooks Elementary School display.

Free bottles of water were a cool treat for kids!

Maryville Elementary School kindergarten teacher Julie Miles (above) reacts to student Jonathan Broughton’s story while Principal Sam Cowan and kindergarten teacher Rhonda Johnson (below) are equally charmed!

Parents could learn all about school bus routes at the district department of transportation booth.

Pleasant Grove Elementary School kindergarten teacher Jennifer Crumbacker helped a student fish for prizes.

This mother and daughter were all smiles at Kindergarten Kickoff.

Crossroads Elementary School teacher Bonnie Murphy and her daughter were at Kindergarten Kickoff.

Old Mill Elementary School kindergarten teacher Pat Stevens greeted a new kindergarten student.

District preschool administrative assistant Diane Layman helped kids pick out just the right stickers.

Lines of students and parents passed by school booths.

The attendance panda from the district Department for Pupil Services was beary special for many children at Kindergarten Kickoff.

District Director of Human Resources Jennifer Wooley was in character as Snow White and made many friends at Kindergarten Kickoff.

All photos on this page by Public Relations Director John Roberts unless otherwise noted.