Congratulations to the 2013 Conservation Art & Writing Contest county winners.  There were 1036 Art entries and 443 Writing entries.

Congratulations to the 2013 Phillip A. Sharp Middle School KUNA delegation for taking the YMCA top honor of "Outstanding Country" for their representation of Greece during Global Village, International Stage, Pro/Con Debate, Proposal Presentation, and Security Council.

Graduation dates have been set !  The Class of 2013 Commencement will be Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the PHS gymnasium.  Admission by ticket only.  For guests' convenience, shuttle buses will be available from Southern Elementary & Sharp Middle School beginning at 5:45 p.m. and running continuously until 6:45 p.m.  Shuttle services will drop off guests at the gymnasium doors and deliver guests back to the respective locations.  In addition, this year there will be a drop-off  location designated on the bus-loop for those wishing to drop off guests and then go park. Because the shuttle buses will be loading & unloading via the bus loop,  those needing to drop someone off should do so in a timely manner and proceed back to parking area.

Other important senior dates all beginning at 7:00 pm:

Senior Scholarship/Awards Night - May 7 - PHS Auditorium

Baccalaureate - May 19 - PHS Auditorium

Senior Class Night - May 20 - PHS gymnasium

Congratulations to the following students who auditioned & were selected for the Northern Kentucky Select Band:  Sharp Middle students, Tommy Mounts, Kennedy Money, Andrew Hicks, & Rebecca Ammerman; and PHS students, Morgan Bay, Spencer Bay, Julia Holland, Mariah Moore, and Keith Steele. Spencer Bay was selected for the Wind Ensemble and the other students were selected for the Symphony Band.  Congratulations!!

Special congratulations to Spencer Bay who was selected to the Kentucky All-State Symphonic Band, based on his audition. Spencer is 3^rd chair in the top band in the state. Way to go, Spencer!

Pendleton Co. Schools is proud to announce the award of a grant from Toyota in the amount of $10,000 to be used for the purchase of I-pads for classrooms. Thank you to Northern Elementary teachers, Tina Record & Laura Caudill,  for their work on the grant application and to the Peluso Family for making the school aware of this grant program.  Toyoto was present at the February 28 board meeting to make the presentation of the $10,000 check. 

Pendleton County Schools is now a part of the Overdrive Library e-Book Lending network.  The system, available since January 29, is available 24/7, and requires a library card and a password.  Two books may be checked out for one week at a time, and they may be accessed through any eReader, tablet, or iOS or Windows device, including SmartPhones.  To log into the system, access Mrs. Carolyn Reid’s teacher webpage through Pendleton High School’s or Sharp Middle School’s sites, or access through Mrs. Theresa Turner’s teacher webpage through one of the elementary schools’ sites, then click on “Overdrive.”  Please contact Mrs. Reid with any issues.

CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Cayeann Cowan, SMS teacher who was named NKEA Teacher of the Year Award. Ms. Louise Steidel, from the NKEA (Northern Kentucky Education Association) Board of Directors, a KEA-Retired Member who serves on the NKEA Teacher of the Year Committee, presented the award to Ms. Cowan, which included a personalized glass trophy, a $500 check, and also a plaque engraved plaque that will remain in the KEA-Northern Kentucky Office in Hebron and will also contain the name of future winners.

The PBIS Sharp Middle School team is pleased to announce our first "Showing Off Sharp" night on Thursday, March 28^th from 5-8.  This evening will be packed with art displays, presentations, and athletic events including a student vs. faculty game. Students, family members, and community members are invited to visit Sharp on the 28^th for an enjoyable evening.  If you have questions regarding Showing Off Sharp night, please contact Assistant Principal Mrs. Dennie or School Counselors Mr. Hornberger or Mrs. Thornton for additional information.

On Tuesday, April 16^th Sharp Middle School will host their first College and Career Day.  For this event, students will get the opportunity to hear from guest speakers representing various college and career choices.  Students will also meet for the first time in SMS Care Groups with teachers. The goals of SMS Care Groups include: build relationships with students, providing a mentor for all students, and using ILPs and test data to help students plan for their future.  If you or someone you know would be interested in assisting with  SMS College and Career Day, please contact Assistant Principal Mrs. Dennie or School Counselor Mr. Hornberger.

Congratulations to Sharp Middle School's FCCLA members who competed at regional STAR Events Friday, February 8.  21 students competed in ten events, all placing 1^st, 2^nd, or 3^rd.  First place winners will compete at the state FCCLA meeting in March. 

Pendleton County Schools has just published its School Nutrition and Wellness Report Card for 2012.  Click here to access the report.  This brochure is provided in compliance with KRS 158.856 as an overview of the nutrition and physical activity available in the Pendleton Co. School District with the recommendation for areas of improvement. You may review  this brochure and provide any comments or recommendations to the Pendleton Co. Board of Education (859-654-6911) or Lisa Mitchell at lisa.mitchell@pendleton.kyschools.us.    Thank you for your interest & input.