Kentucky Department of Education

 

COMMISSIONER TO VISIT BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS

Last Updated on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 at 5:17 AM

News Advisory 05-057 -- October 10, 2005

            (FRANKFORT, Ky.) -- Kentucky Education Commissioner Gene Wilhoit will visit Kentucky's newest No Child Left Behind/Blue Ribbon Schools in October.

            In September, the U.S. Department of Education announced nearly 300 winners of the 2005 Blue Ribbon Schools awards nationwide. Four Kentucky public schools were named Blue Ribbon Schools:

- Brodhead Elementary, Rockcastle Co.

- Lost River Elementary, Warren Co.

- Salyersville Elementary, Magoffin Co.

- Southern Elementary, Ohio Co.

The awards recognize public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.

During his visits, the commissioner will meet with students and staff to congratulate

 them on their achievements. All times listed below are local.

Monday, October 17 -- 10 a.m.

Brodhead Elementary, Rockcastle Co.


 

Wednesday, October 19 -- 10:30 a.m.

Lost River Elementary, Warren Co.


 

Wednesday, October 19 -- 12:30 p.m.

Southern Elementary, Ohio Co.


 

Wednesday, October 26 -- 1 p.m.

Salyersville Elementary, Magoffin Co.

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For more information contact:

Lisa Gross
500 Mero Street, 6th Floor CPT
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-2000
Lisa.Gross@education.ky.gov