What you need to know More renovation approvals in the Kenton County Schools District took place this week. Specifically, the Kenton County Board of Education approved new design plans for renovations at Kenton Elementary and Taylor Mill Elementary. The Board also awarded a bid to Ashley Builders Group for site expansion work at River Ridge […]
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Covington Schools appoints permanent principal at Holmes High
Angela Turnick has been appointed the permanent principal at Holmes High School, Covington Schools announced Monday in a press release. Turnick is a Northern Kentucky native and has spent her entire 21-year educational career on Holmes’ campus. Turnick was named interim principal in June 2025. “I am honored and grateful to accept the role of […]
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State grant fuels expansion of automation engineering in Campbell County Schools
Campbell County Schools has been awarded a Kentucky Career and Technical Education Innovation and Support Grant to expand and modernize its Automation Engineering Pathway. The district said this reinforces its commitment to preparing students for high-demand, high-skill careers in advanced manufacturing. They said this reflects a continued response to regional workforce needs and builds on […]
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Ballyshannon Middle School at 110% capacity as district considers solutions
What you need to know The Boone County School Board authorized the formation of the ‘Demographics and Growth Committee’ to assess the feasibility of relocating some students to alleviate overcrowding at Ballyshannon Middle School. According to data presented to the school board by Pupil Personnel representative Kimberly Hutson, Ballyshannon Middle School is at 110% of […]
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Newport Independent Schools outline balanced draft budget
Newport Independent Schools presented its draft budget on Jan. 28, outlining a balanced financial outlook for the 2026–27 school year and giving board members an early snapshot of the district’s fiscal position. The purpose of the draft budget is to give the school board a high-level view of the district’s overall financial position. It includes […]
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Covington recommits to financial help for The Carnegie
The Covington Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday night to continue providing financial support for The Carnegie, a well-known theater and arts education organization located on Scott Street. The City had provided similar funding last year. City documents indicate that up to $60,000 from the city’s general fund will be set aside for the organization, […]
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Notre Dame Academy awards $31K in scholarships for 2030 class
Notre Dame Academy, a private, all-girls Catholic school in Park Hills, announced Monday that it had doled out $31,000 in scholarship money to incoming freshmen in its 2030 class. The recipients were awarded for their high scores on the High School Placement Test, which is required for admission into Catholic high schools. “Each of these […]
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Want to apply to be a reporter through Report for America?
LINK nky was recently accepted as a newsroom partner for Report for America, and now it’s time for us to begin the process of finding a reporter to cover education in Northern Kentucky. The selection will allow LINK nky to dedicate a full-time reporter to Northern Kentucky’s K-12 education system, celebrating the region’s wins and […]
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Vote for the NKY Educator of the Week
At LINK nky, we believe that educators – whether they are teachers or principals, tutors or superintendents – are at the heart of our community’s success. The Educator of the Week contest is our way of recognizing and celebrating the incredible educators who go above and beyond for Northern Kentucky students every day. By highlighting their dedication, […]
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Is school closed on Monday? Find out here
Schools districts and other organizations throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati have already begun announcing closures. LINK nky’s content sharing partner WCPO has a handy list, which you can view directly by clicking the hyperlink below. The list is updated regularly.