2008-2009 Press Releases
Note: The 8/20/08 default date on the July press releases is related to our moving content from the old to the new Web site. Click on a headline to see the original publication date.
- 06/22/2009 Winburn pair earns National History Day honors
- 06/12/2009 Dunbar makes Newsweek’s ‘best schools’ list
- 06/12/2009 Randolph is Kentucky's top history teacher
- 06/08/2009 Retirees honored for years of service
- 06/08/2009 FCPS boasts 62 selected as Governor’s Scholars
- 06/02/2009 Schools will offer more fruit and vegetables
- 05/27/2009 Three win college-sponsored Merit scholarships
- 05/27/2009 16th District PTA presents awards
- 05/26/2009 Local teens fare well in international science fair
- 05/26/2009 FCPS kids excel in state’s World Language Festival
- 05/26/2009 FCPS earns ‘What Parents Want’ award
- 05/22/2009 FCPS lands an HP Innovations in Education grant
- 05/21/2009 Teachers helping teachers in flooded areas
- 05/19/2009 35 students to attend Governor’s School for the Arts
- 05/18/2009 Middle schools to host orientation for sixth-graders
- 05/15/2009 Dunbar junior scores a perfect 36 on the ACT
- 05/13/2009 Ninth-Grade Improvement Awards encourage freshmen
- 05/11/2009 Fayette schools earn a stellar scholastic review
- 05/11/2009 Kids earn high marks in state Reflections contest
- 05/08/2009 Dunbar team places 2nd in Stock Market Game
- 05/07/2009 Winburn seventh-grader a Bevan Scholar
- 05/06/2009 FCPS has 7 National Merit scholars
- 05/05/2009 Dunbar senior among Presidential Scholars
- 05/05/2009 Three teams advance in robotics competition
- 05/05/2009 ESL office needs interpreters, translators
- 05/01/2009 Lexmark awards scholarships to 11 seniors
- 04/29/2009 Channel 13 to rebroadcast graduations
- 04/27/2009 PLD senior snags Gates Millennium Scholarship
- 04/24/2009 Eastside students earn AAA/Ford scholarships
- 04/24/2009 Fourteen pieces of art selected for calendar
- 04/22/2009 Dunbar brothers win corporate merit scholarships
- 04/21/2009 ‘B’ team captures state quiz bowl title
- 04/21/2009 Born Learning Trail opens at elementary school
- 04/20/2009 Winburn duo takes Best Exhibit in History Day contest
- 04/20/2009 Students display proficiency in world languages
- 04/20/2009 Y’s Black Achievers notes outstanding seniors
- 04/13/2009 Silberman shares his take on testing
- 04/13/2009 Tech students notch wins in state SkillsUSA contests
- 04/10/2009 Seventh-graders excel in Duke talent search
- 04/08/2009 Lafayette boasts a National Achievement winner
- 04/08/2009 State Board of Education honors Silberman
- 04/07/2009 ArtsPlace hosting student art show
- 04/06/2009 Students gather ribbons at state science fair
- 04/06/2009 Pair pace Winburn in state MATHCOUNTS
- 03/27/2009 Henry Clay tops Diversity Day video contest
- 03/26/2009 Dunbar team wins state Economics Challenge
- 03/26/2009 Five from Hayes advance in NSDAR contest
- 03/26/2009 Eastside students qualify for state FFA contests
- 03/26/2009 Kids boldly go into Destination ImagiNation
- 03/25/2009 Julia R. Ewan Elementary property up for sale
- 03/24/2009 FCPS offers summer school options
- 03/24/2009 FCPS sells surplus vehicles on eBay
- 03/23/2009 FCPS announces June graduation dates
- 03/23/2009 Meadowthorpe comes out on top in Governor’s Cup
- 03/23/2009 SCAPA snares 12th straight title in speech tourney
- 03/23/2009 Bryan Station’s Key Club nabs regional awards
- 03/23/2009 Fayette kids fare well in state TSA contests
- 03/20/2009 Grants still available for fee-based activities
- 03/18/2009 Paul Laurence Dunbar places 1st in Governor’s Cup
- 03/16/2009 Henry Clay’s Logsdon is Ky's top online instructor
- 03/16/2009 STEM Fair celebrates use of technology
- 03/11/2009 Science-lovers shine in regional competition
- 03/10/2009 Lafayette student wins visual arts contest
- 03/09/2009 Tech students advance in SkillsUSA competition
- 03/07/2009 Kids earn scholarships in Superintendent’s Cup
- 03/05/2009 Don't forget the upcoming snow make-up days!
- 03/05/2009 Technology students excel in regional contest
- 03/04/2009 Fashion designer takes “Best of Show” in art exhibition
- 03/03/2009 School report cards now online
- 03/03/2009 Winburn leads the way in History Day contests
- 03/02/2009 Dunbar excels in TEAMS competition
- 03/02/2009 Winburn dominates local MathCounts contest
- 02/26/2009 Lafayette, SCAPA tops in regional speech tournament
- 02/26/2009 Dunbar, Henry Clay fare well in Keep It Real contest
- 02/25/2009 Dunbar cheerleaders shine in state competition
- 02/24/2009 Madrigal Singers capture top honors
- 02/20/2009 National Superintendent of the Year honor goes to Atlanta woman
- 02/12/2009 Vote for favorite Keep It Real video
- 02/12/2009 Nutrition and physical activity recommendations in hand
- 02/10/2009 It’s time to register for kindergarten
- 02/10/2009 Chamberlain receives KAGE award
- 02/09/2009 Students shine in 25th District Science Fair
- 02/06/2009 Veterans Park touts its Blue-Ribbon qualities
- 02/05/2009 Russell Cave students head back to campus
- 02/03/2009 Schools will dismiss 1 hour early today - Tuesday, February 3
- 02/02/2009 FCPS annual job fair is Feb. 28
- 01/30/2009 Hayes, Morton squads finish strong in Classic
- 01/30/2009 Friday evening events canceled
- 01/29/2009 Several schools still without power; make-up days announced
- 01/27/2009 Safety is No. 1 priority in bad weather
- 01/26/2009 Student's art on cover of AT&T directory
- 01/25/2009 Nearly 2,000 rewarded in Principals' Cup
- 01/22/2009 March 6 will be second make-up day for schools
- 01/21/2009 Fall institute for parents will focus on math, science
- 01/15/2009 Silberman delivers wish list in Washington
- 01/15/2009 No school Friday because of cold
- 01/15/2009 What happens when it’s really, really cold?
- 01/13/2009 Glendover’s Stegner is Music Teacher of the Year
- 01/07/2009 We want to hear from you!
- 01/07/2009 LTMS students excel on AMC-8 math exam
- 01/06/2009 Feb. 13 now a weather make-up day for schools
- 12/18/2008 Henry Clay scholars take on the world
- 12/16/2008 Silberman is a finalist for National Superintendent of the Year
- 12/16/2008 Cheerleaders bring home hardware from Winter Jam
- 12/15/2008 All-State groups pick dozens of FCPS musicians
- 12/12/2008 PTA encourages creativity with Reflections
- 12/11/2008 Hayes takes honors in Cheers from the Heart
- 12/11/2008 LTMS tops in Colonels’ Showcase
- 12/09/2008 Silberman is Kentucky’s Superintendent of the Year
- 12/08/2008 Twenty more teachers earn National Board Certification
- 12/04/2008 Eastside Tech competes in regional FFA contests
- 12/03/2008 Eleven chosen for Kentucky Junior High Chorus
- 12/02/2008 FCPS brings home 2008 OASIS honors
- 12/01/2008 Bryan Station freshman selected for Disney’s Dreamers Academy
- 11/24/2008 FCPS seeks feedback on latest Wellness Report Card
- 11/19/2008 Help Wanted: Interpreters and translators
- 11/17/2008 Blakeman named Building Assessment Coordinator of the Year
- 11/17/2008 Nearly 2,000 kids compete in Academic Challenge Invitational
- 11/12/2008 Swimmers earn Scholastic All-American honors
- 11/10/2008 Tates Creek High team tops in math competition
- 11/10/2008 Winburn wins Invitational Academic Tournament
- 11/07/2008 MEDIA ADVISORY: Schools are hosting Veterans Day activities
- 11/07/2008 New school board member appointed
- 11/06/2008 Board of Education members re-elected
- 11/03/2008 Obama carries the day in mock elections
- 11/03/2008 Lafayette brings band championship home
- 10/29/2008 Board welcomes input on District Facilities Plan
- 10/27/2008 Lafayette country singer advances to national finals
- 10/23/2008 Several schools receive mini-grants for creativity
- 10/22/2008 Tech students attend leadership institute
- 10/22/2008 Karen Gill earns statewide Teacher of the Year honors
- 10/20/2008 UK to lead health & fitness program for our schools
- 10/15/2008 Windstream gives 16 computers to Tubby’s Clubhouse
- 10/15/2008 Schools urged to take up ‘Cans for Cash’ challenge
- 10/10/2008 Eighty-four FCPS students chosen for all-state chorus
- 10/07/2008 Mink is Science Teacher of the Year
- 10/06/2008 Physics teacher among semifinalists
- 10/01/2008 William Wells Brown to host open house
- 10/01/2008 Wiseman among the Champions for Children
- 09/29/2008 Eastside students offer free car care clinic
- 09/25/2008 21 elementaries earn honors in HealthierUS School Challenge
- 09/24/2008 Two among National Achievement semifinalists
- 09/23/2008 Henry Clay receives $500 grant for rain gardens
- 09/22/2008 Henry Clay teacher among 2009 honorees
- 09/18/2008 United Way urges community to step up for kids
- 09/15/2008 Lafayette senior advances in Country Showdown
- 09/15/2008 DAR donates bookmarks, posters for Constitution Week
- 09/09/2008 All five high schools boast National Merit semifinalists
- 09/09/2008 Fayette schools earn record-breaking CATS scores
- 09/05/2008 Sign language classes available this fall
- 09/05/2008 Kindergarten students get list of 50 great reads
- 09/04/2008 Lafayette senior scores a perfect 36 on the ACT
- 09/04/2008 Fayette County debuts in top 10 of statewide ACT scores
- 08/27/2008 Academic pep rally set for Sept. 4
- 08/26/2008 G&T, magnet application window is Sept. 1 - Oct. 15
- 08/26/2008 Dunbar senior scores a perfect 36 on ACT
- 08/20/2008 Henry Clay student places 2nd in national contest
- 08/20/2008 LTMS math teacher earns recognition
- 08/20/2008 Henry Clay associate tapped for intern program
- 08/20/2008 Tates Creek Middle now an IB candidate
- 08/20/2008 FCPS celebrates 10 more National Merit winners
- 08/20/2008 Back-to-school rallies set for Aug. 9
- 08/20/2008 Class of 2008 headed far and wide
- 08/20/2008 Henry Clay senior a finalist for Samsung scholarship
- 08/20/2008 Henry Clay's volleyball team earns academic award
- 08/20/2008 News Advisory: Embargoed press conference on NCLB results
- 08/20/2008 Kindergarteners to get an early start
- 08/15/2008 School board chairman resigns, takes job in Georgia
- 08/13/2008 Students score better on ACT than state, nation
- 08/13/2008 MLK Academy to welcome youth motivator
- 08/13/2008 Tates Creek senior a Samsung scholarship finalist
- 08/13/2008 NCLB scores continue to climb