School

Get ready to vote! Several area schools, including all schools in Owensboro, are competing for a "Tools for Schools" grant courtesy of Old National Bank.

It's here, "Teacher Appreciation Week". Yes, it only happens in May, but most school systems take an entire week to honor the hundreds and thousands of educators who work tirelessly with all kids. Growing up, everyday was "Teacher Appreciation Day" because I lived with one, my Dad Neil Grant.

When I was in school, I don't remember a lot of girls crowding the mirrors, and I know I never did. The only thing I checked if I did look in the mirror was my hair. I would get frustrated if there was one hair out of place. I never cared about checking my make-up at school, because I barely wore any. Remember the saying, "school is not a fashion show"? I took the advice to heart. One mi

The amazing artists at Orange Moon Art Studio in Evansville recently applied their unbelievable talents to the walls of Castle Elementary, and the results are mind-blowing.

What started out as an act of compassion has turned into a heated controversy.

A school in Richmond, Virginia has recently started enforcing a new rule that has parents up in arms. Following instructions laid out by the federal government, children are not allowed to bring their own bagged lunch to school without a note from a physician.

Imagine you are in the school band and you are playing the Star Spangled Banner. You are going along just fine and suddenly, without warning your instrument falls apart at a pivotal moment in the song. That is exactly what happened to a kid playing the cymbals...

For the 117 5 year old students at Hager Pre-School in Owensboro Tuesday May 24, 2011 was a big day. It was the first of what, hopefully, will be many graduation days in their lives. The next stepfor these students is Kindergarten then Elementary School, High School and College or Technical School. Sadly only 70% will graduate  High School and less than 40% will earn a college diploma.

West Louisville Elementary School is hosting a Farewell Celebration from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 15. The school, located at 9661 Kentucky 56, will close at the end of the 2010-11 school year to be replaced by the “new” West Louisville Elementary School...