It’s back-to-school time, and the buses will be rolling. The Kentucky Transportation Department District 6 is offering some reminders about when to stop for a school bus. A two-lane roadway: When the school bus stops for passengers, all traffic from both directions must stop. A two-lane roadway and center turn: When the school bus stops […]
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25th Anniversary backpack giveaway happens Saturday
Northern Kentucky Harvest will host its 25th annual backpack giveaway event this Saturday. Formerly called Backpacks and Breakfast, the Backpacks Bonanza event will see the distribution of at least 1,250 backpacks filled with school supplies to local, low-income families. Pizza will be provided for attendees. “You give a kid a new backpack, and it’s amazing […]
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Back-to-school shopping? Here are the trends defining the 2025-2026 school year
This article was written by Dillon Cain, a LINK contributor and high school senior who’s not old like the rest of the LINK team (so he really knows what he’s talking about). As another school year comes to a close and summer takes center stage, students across the nation are already gearing up for the […]
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Covington ‘Cram the Cruiser’ school supply drive set for Saturday
The annual Covington “Cram the Cruiser” school supply drive is set for this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kroger on Winston Avenue in Covington. Community members can purchase school supplies directly at the store and then fill police cruisers with these supplies for distribution in backpacks at the National Night Out […]
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NKU hosting event to help students ahead of first day of school
Still have questions about enrolling, payment options, housing, or financial aid? The Fast Track Student Services Event is a one-stop shop where students can interact with various departments to ensure a successful transition to Northern Kentucky University. Complete your application, confirm your enrollment, discuss financial aid, and talk about housing with representatives so that you can […]
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Get free Chick-fil-A sandwich for donating school supplies
Several local school districts and Chick-fil-A restaurants have partnered to collect school supplies for the upcoming school year. On Thursday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., donors can drop off five or more school supply items at any Northern Kentucky Chick-fil-A location and receive a promotional card for a free sandwich. For more […]
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Association offers gift cards to Ky. schools for COVID vaccine clinics
The Kentucky Association of Health Plans is encouraging schools to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics by offering a supply of $20 Mastercard gift cards. The association announced its “Healthy Back-to-School” grant program to “increase vaccine access and acceptance by empowering local schools with funding for vaccine incentives,” according to a press release from KAHP. The gift […]
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Street Class: Back to School Traditions
Addyson Masters on the first day of the 2014-2015 school year. On the first day of 7th grade, I started a back to school tradition that would carry throughout my entire middle school and high school career. I would host a “back to school breakfast” every year before school on the first day. All the […]
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Donate School Supplies at Any Campbell Co. Public Library Branch
A collection bin at the Campbell County Public Library Cold Spring/CCPL Campbell County Public Library (CCPL) is partnering with Northern Kentucky Harvest to help Boone, Kenton & Campbell County students start the 2014 school year fully prepared for the classroom.