ECMS wins state science award

The East Carter Middle School Science Club has been told that they will be receiving the "Gold" award for the best outdoor classroom of the year by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife for their efforts in creating an outdoor classroom, community involvement, and improving habitat for Kentucky wildlife. Each year schools from all over the state enter their projects to have them certified as an official Backyard Wildlife Habitat by the KDFW. The department recognizes three levels of achievement, standard, silver, and gold, and one project is chosen each year as the outdoor classroom of the year. The club will travel to Frankfort with their sponsor, Beverly McDavid, to accept the award in April, which will be presented by Mrs. Beshear. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife will then provide pizza for the students. A display is set up at the Salato Wildlife Center featuring photos and a description of the efforts of the Science Club and the work they have done. They will also be featured in an upcoming edition of the Kentucky Afield magazine.



ECMS to participate in Math-a-thon

ECMS students will be participating in the St. Jude's Math-a-thon during the month of February. Students will be obtaining pledges from the community, in an effort to improve math skills, and show their support of St. Jude's Research Hospital. St. Jude's is one of the world's premier pediatric cancer research centers that provides free care to children battling cancer. You can make the Math-a-thon a success by making pledges and donations with ECMS students, or calling the school at 474-5156.



Prichard helps Haiti

Prichard Elementary would like to recognize two fifth grade students-Alyssa Greer and Alexus Tussey. These two young ladies brought an idea to the principal, Mr. McGlone, about having a hat day to raise money for the citizens of Haiti. Both girls worked hard making and hanging posters throughout the school, making announcements and collecting money from outside agencies. The total contribution through the efforts of these two girls totaled over $2,400.00 to be donated to the Salvation Army for Haiti!! Great job girls!! We are very proud of you!!

Yellow Jackets of the month for February are: Kelsey Prichard, Santana Sullivan, Julia Rogers, Jazymn McBride, Justin Gilbert and Nathan Helton.

Miss Bays chose Kelsey Prichard because she believes Kelsey displays all of the qualities of a good Yellow Jacket. She always listens, tries her best, turns in her homwork and follows all rules. Miss Bays has also witnessed Kelsey going above and beyond to help others and be an especially good friend and classmate.

Santana Sullivan was chosen from Mrs. Arms class because she is a wonderful student to have in class. Santana is always willing to help out her teacher, she turns in her work everyday and she always tries her best in everything she does.

Julia Rogers was chosen from Mrs. Burnett's class. Julia is a wonderful role model for her peers as well as younger students. She always gives 110 percent to every task, whether it is a homework assignment, test or project. She contributes to group work by being cooperative and completing the tasks assigned to her. Julia is always kind, polite, and willing to help others!

Jazymn McBride was chosen from Mrs. Adam's 4th grade class. Jazymn has shown so much improvement this year. She tries very hard on all of her schoolwork, she never complains and she is always willing to give 100 percent.

Mrs. Baldwin's class chose Justin Gilbert because he is very knowledgeable about many things. He always turns in his homework and gets his planner signed. He is very kind and helpful to others and one student commented "Justin will help me with my work when I need it and he is always very nice to me". Justin is also always respectful and well behaved.

Mrs. Brammell's class chose Nathan Helton because he always has good behavior he is a good friend and always listens. The students feel that he is a good example for the other students because he always respects the teacher and completes his assignments!



Prichard beats Star in academics

Prichard Academic Team beat Star in a meet Feb. 4th with a score of 52.5 to 35.5. The following students placed in the meet:

Language Arts:

Jackie Kees-1st

Chase Willis-3rd

Social Studies:

Gabe Limings-2nd

Ryan Rhodes-3rd

Science:

Abigail Gillispie-1st

Cade Clark-2nd

Amanda McCoy-4th

Arts/Humanities:

Walker Ferguson-1st

Jamie Kees-2nd

Math:

Reo Tang-1st

Elizabeth Legg-2nd

Prichard also won Quick Recall-18 to 17.





4-H Teen council report

By: Reporter Jacob Gilliam

On January 14, 2010 the Carter County 4-H Teen Council held a meeting.

After officer reports we discussed upcoming project days and that judges were needed for various activities. Teen Council members made cards and sorted through pop tabs and bottle caps for recycling for Aaron Stamper, a cancer patient. Thanks to everyone who helped and a special thanks to First Christian Church of Olive Hill, WCHS beta club, and Carter County 4-H teen council members.



ECMS Raiders of the week

Amber Hall is an amazing student! She is always quick to help both her teachers and classmates. Amber is very knowledgeable in all subject areas and always tries her best. She is a pleasure to have in class and an exemplary

Knight. Way to go Amber!

Hunter Flannery is very polite and mature in class. He is very responsible and conscientious about his class work and consistently performs to the best of his ability. Hunter never has a bad day and treats everyone around him with respect. He is a pleasure to have in class and very deserving of this award! Congratulations Hunter!



Star news of the week

Our "Star of the Week" for last week was Gabriel Meadows. Gabriel is in Mrs. Hicks' second grade class. Mrs. Hicks says that Gabriel is a very quiet polite young man. He is always considerate to his classmates. He does his homework and tries hard in class. Keep up the great work Gabe!

Our "Star of the Week" for this week is Hailee Messer. Hailee is in Mrs. Harper's third grade class. Mrs. Harper says that Hailee is a role model student. She is a friend to all. When Hailee doesn't understand something she will go home and practice until she gets it. That extra effort and friendliness is what makes Hailee a "Star of the Week!”

We want to send out a big Star Congratulations to this year’s spelling bee team. Our team coached by Mrs. Harper put up an excellent showing at this years County Spelling Bee with fifth grader Travis Felty placing in a tie for 5th place overall and winning a $50 savings bond. Great Job Travis! We are very proud of you and all of the team. Team members were Travis, Randa Parker (School Winner), Peyton Brown, Ashley Kay Wyatt, and alternate Haleigh Robinette.

This past Tuesday our Primary Classes celebrated our 100th day of school with many different activities. We also recognized our students who had not missed a day of school in our first 100 days. The student's were: Bailee Brainard, Ryan Burchett, Brad Davis, Brooklyn Ferguson, Haley Griffith, Abby Hall, Allison Hicks, Emily Hicks, Hannah Lacy, Jodon Sargent, James Smith and Ashley Kay Wyatt. Way to go guys! That is a great accomplishment!

In our academic match on Thursday against Prichard we had the following students win or place: Noah Riggs-1st place Math, Josie Isaacs-1st place Lang. Arts,Aaron Lucas- 3rd place Math, Bailee Brainard-3rd place Social Studies, Rebecca Salyers-3rd place Lang. Arts, Kailyn Combs-3rd place Arts and Humanities, and Randa Parker-4th place Math.

Our school and students were involved in a couple of fundraisers this past week. In one weeks time we raised $405.82 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Pennies for Patients Program. We also raised $149.40 through a Hat Day on Friday for Haiti through the American Red Cross.

Our homeroom with the best attendance percentage for the week went to Ms. Monica's first grade class. They had a 98.65 percent attendance for the week. Great job! Our school had a 95.51 percent attendance for the week. Great job Guys!



Local student to compete in Campbellsville Miss Valentine pageant

By Christina Miller, student news writer

CAMPBELLSVILLE – Ever wonder who the most beautiful girl in the world is? Campbellsville University’s annual Miss Valentine Pageant, sponsored by Student Government Association, will take place Friday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. in the university’s Ransdell Chapel. The pageant features the theme, “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World.”

The event is free and open to the public.

Ten students will vie for the crown, title and the chance to continue on to the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival to take place in May.

Participants include: Whitney Frields, a sophomore of Henderson, Ky., representing the Village Phase II Resident Assistants; Hannah Boyd, a sophomore from Simpsonville, Ky., representing Baptist Campus Ministry; Amelia Rosenberger, a junior from White Mills, Ky., representing Sigma Zeta; Megan Massey, a senior from Science Hill, Ky., representing University Chorale;

Leah Hayes, a junior from Greensburg, representing SWITCH social work club; Tiffany Cockerell, a sophomore from Louisville., representing Sigma Nu Pi; Jesslyn Long, a sophomore from Stanford, Ky., representing the sophomore class; Alena Maggard, a sophomore from Somerset, Ky., representing Student Government Association;

Ashley Holt, a sophomore from Bloomfield, representing Campus Times; and Jennifer Lilly, a junior from Grayson, representing Omicron Delta Kappa.

Fred Miller, coordinator of student services in the Distance Learning Office at Campbellsville University, will serve as master of ceremonies for the evening.

Campbellsville University is a private, comprehensive institution located in South Central Kentucky. Founded in 1906, Campbellsville University is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention and has an enrollment of 3,006 students who represent 97 Kentucky counties, 30 states and 37 foreign nations. Listed in U.S. News & World Report’s 2010 “America’s Best Colleges,” CU is ranked 23rd in “Best Baccalaureate Colleges” in the South, tied for fifth in “most international students” and fourth in “up-and-coming” schools in baccalaureate colleges in the South. CU has been ranked 17 consecutive years with U.S. News & World Report. The university has also been named to America’s Best Christian Colleges® and to G.I. Jobs magazine as a Military Friendly School. Campbellsville University is located 82 miles southwest of Lexington, Ky., and 80 miles southeast of Louisville. Dr. Michael V. Carter is in his 11th year as president.





Heritage School News

Our Mission: Keeping our children safe while preparing them for a successful tomorrow.

Heritage is collecting plastic lids (like off of water bottles/ pop bottles) for a family. The child receives treatment at UK hospital and for every 1,000 caps received the child will receive a treatment for free. (Approximately a $200 value). All plastic lids can be turned into Sharon Randle in the computer lab. Good Patriots "Care About Others".

Library News:

Students need 35 points from Dec. 2 to April 1 with a total for the year of at least 70 for the next reward event trip to Camden Park School Days on May 6.

Academic Team:

Good luck to our Academic team as they take on the Star Rockets Monday night, Feb. 8th.

Star of the Week:

Bridges FRC News:

Annual Valentine sales will run through Feb. 12.

Girls Club will meet on Thursday, Feb. 11th after school till 4:30 p.m.

4-H will meet on Thursday, Feb. 25 after school till 4:30 p.m.

Congratulations to Morgan Jones for submitting the winning school entry for the 4H T-shirt design contest. Morgan's design will be sent to the Extension Office to compete at the county level. We would like to wish Morgan good luck!

Congratulations to the February "Artist of the Month” Hannah Gallion & Lauren Wallace.



Two locals make Georgetown dean’s list

GEORGETOWN – The following students from your area have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2009 fall semester at Georgetown College, announced Provost/Dean of the College, Dr. Rosemary Allen.

The Dean's List honors undergraduate students who completed the semester with at least 12 hours and a 3.7 GPA.

• Holli Anne Patton - Daughter of Willie and Kimberly Patton of Olive Hill.

• Allie Grace Whitley - Daughter of Cherie Whitley and the late Randy Whitley of Grayson, and Granddaughter of Bob and Gracie Greene of Bruin.

Georgetown College is a four-year, private, residential, liberal arts college that teaches students to think, to lead, and to serve with balance and respect as demonstrated and modeled by Christian character.

With roots dating to 1787 and chartered in 1829, it is a historically Baptist college included among U.S. News and World Report’s annual college rankings, is among America’s Colleges of Distinction®, and is the only college in Kentucky to be named both one of America’s 100 Best College Buys® and one of America’s Best Christian Colleges® by Institutional Research and Evaluation, Inc.

Georgetown is recognized for combining personal education (student-teacher ratio is 13:1) with a superb faculty (over 90 percent of whom hold doctorate degrees).

The College offers 42 majors and pre-professional programs and 41 minors. The undergraduate enrollment of nearly 1,300 represents 33 states and eight foreign countries. The 104-acre campus is 12 miles north of Lexington and only five miles north of the Kentucky Horse Park, site of the upcoming Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010, and an hour’s drive from either Cincinnati or Louisville.



East Carter Middle School News

ECMS is now collecting Box Tops for Education.The prizes and money we receive will be used to reward positive student behavior. Any questions, please contact Candy Burnett at 474-5156.Tennis tryouts begin Monday and Friday Feb. 15 and 19, at 5:30p.m. , at ECMS courts.

Girls’ Soccer tryouts will start Feb. 22 after school. All forms must be turned in before students will be able to participate. Forms are located in the front lobby.

Yearbook Sales start Feb. 3 and end March 5. Yearbooks are full color this year and the cost is $35 to have your name printed on the front of the book and $30 for the yearbook with no name. Envelopes can be returned to the front office and placed in the box labeled yearbooks. Please remember per policy that we only accept cash or money orders.

Annie Musical practices will be scheduled as follows: Mon. and Thurs. after school till 4:30 beginning Feb. 8 and 11.

Just a reminder that all messages to students must be called in no later than 2:30 p.m. to insure that the student receives the message.

As always we would like to extend an invitation to any parent or grandparent or guardian that would like to volunteer at ECMS, contact Becky Walker at the youth service center. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged.



Heritage Elementary School 4-H Project Day

Congratulations to the following students:

Arts Project

Erika Fraley Class Champion (Black & White Drawing)

Lauren Litteral Class Champion (Watercolor)

Cooking 1

Ryan Kelley Class Champion (Cheese Straws)

Courtney Johnson Blue Ribbon

Katelyn Richmond Class Champion (Bran Muffins)

Hannah Durbin Class Champion (Cookies in a Jar)

Jacob Diggs Red Ribbon

Michael Grubb Red Ribbon

Colton Marshall White Ribbon

Sammy Marshall White Ribbon

Cooking 2

Janice Henry Class Champion (Brownies)

Morgan Jones Class Champion (Colossal Cookies)

Morgan Jones Class Champion (Chocolate Chip Muffins)

Morgan Jones Class Champion (Granola Bars)

Photography 1

Taylor Bayes Class Champion (Class 762)

Taylor Bayes Class Champion (Class 763)

Taylor Bayes Class Champion (Class 766)

Photography 2

Sean Blevins Class Champion (Class 771)

Sean Blevins Class Champion (Class 773)

Sewing 1

Hannah Dewess Class Champion (Clothing)

Woodworking 1

Bethany Maddix Class Champion

Dogs 1

Erika Fraley Class Champion

Caiden Bond Blue Ribbon

Jodi Perkins Blue Ribbon

Jordan Goodman White Ribbon

Pets 1

Tessa Fletcher Class Champion

Students that won Class Champion will be eligible to compete for County Champion at WCMS on Thursday, March 25.



Heritage helps cancer patient and other news

Our Mission: Keeping our children safe while preparing them for a successful tomorrow.

Heritage is collecting plastic lids (like off of water bottles/ pop bottles) for a family. The child receives treatment at UK hospital and for every 1,000 caps received the child will receive a treatment for free. (Approximately a $200 value). All plastic lids can be turned into Sharon Randle in the computer lab. Good Patriots "Care About Others".

Library News:

Students need 35 points from Dec. 2 to April 1 with a total for the year of at least 70 for the next reward event trip to Camden Park School Days on May 6.

Academic Team:

Good luck to our Academic team as they take on the Star Rockets Monday night, Feb. 8.

Star of the Week:

Star of the Week at Heritage Elementary School this week is Mr. Luke Elliott. Luke is a second grade student in Ms. Giles room.

Luke was chosen because he always works hard and is kind and considerate of others. He is always polite and respectful to all.

The faculty and staff are very proud of Luke and want to congratulate him.

Bridges FRC News:

Annual Valentine sales will run through Feb. 12.

Girls Club will meet on Thursday, Feb. 11t after school till 4:30 p.m.

4-H will meet on Thursday, Feb. 25 after school till 4:30 p.m.

Congratulations to Morgan Jones for submitting the winning school entry for the 4H T-shirt design contest. Morgan's design will be sent to the Extension Office to compete at the county level. We would like to wish Morgan good luck!

Congratulations to the February "Artist of the Month” Hannah Gallion & Lauren Wallace.