Christian County School officials say the staff and students are well engaged in the district’s five-year plan.
School officials, Hopkinsville and Christian County High School students, and other community partners provided updates during the State of the Schools Christian County Chamber of Commerce Eye-opener breakfast Tuesday morning.
Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Jessica Addison, who helped facilitate the five-year plan, noted the five pillars are based on input from the community and the school district.
click to download audioSecondary Instructional Supervisor Katie Ralston says it is about more than just education or the ability of a student to take a test.
click to download audioFollowing Ralston’s remarks, high school students Abbie Moss, Hannah White, Queinasia Henry, and David Woods discussed how the new learning plan is impacting their education and their future goals.
Teacher recruiter Bev Fort says her department is focused on addressing shortages and expanding teacher workforce diversity.
click to download audioSchool Readiness Coordinator Katelyn Bolinger says there are a number of efforts taking place to get students ready for kindergarten in Christian County.
click to download audioAssistant Superintendent Josh Hunt says the new consolidated high school will help the district offer more opportunities for students.
click to download audioSuperintendent Chris Bentzel says it is vital to maintain healthy finances to allow the construction of the new high school and support the teachers and staff in the school district.
click to download audioAt the close of the breakfast, Superintendent Chris Bentzel presented a number of awards. Gary Keeton received the All In Award, with the Inspire Award presented to Martin Luther King, Jr, Elementary School, and the Engage Award to DeeAnna Sova. Christian County and Hopkinsville High School Bands were honored with the Succeed Award and the Heart of Christian County Public Schools award was presented to retired Hopkinsville Vocational Agriculture Instructor and FFA Advisor the late Troy Goode, with the award accepted by his wife Anna.
