Pictured from left, Cheyanne Johnson, Kim Bruin, Tara Justice, Mr. Douwe Blumberg and his daughter, Carynn Blumberg, Jordan Cummins, Ally McCoy. Front: Ricki Wallace. Photo submitted.

Sharp Middle School students were pleased to host professional sculptor and Pendleton County resident, Mr. Douwe Blumberg, on Tuesday, December 11, 2012.

Mr. Blumberg has artwork throughout the United States from Ground Zero and parks to shopping centers in California.

Southern Elementary along with the South Family Resource Youth Service Center held the November “Cardinals with Character” ice cream party on December 4. Special thanks to McDonald’s in Falmouth who sponsors the monthly party providing ice cream sundaes to each student that was nominated by their teacher. Great job Cardinals! Keep up the great work!

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High school seniors should pay attention to application deadlines for college admissions and financial aid. Here are some tips from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA):

If you have not yet chosen a college, narrow your list by visiting schools, comparing colleges online and talking with your counselor and your parents.

Talk with teachers about writing recommendations for you. It is also time to complete your admissions essay if you need to write one.

Check with the financial aid offices of the schools to which you’ve applied to determine if they require any financial aid forms other than the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Familiarize yourself with the FAFSA. Unless you are starting college before July 1, you cannot file the FAFSA until after the first of the year. But you should still take a look at the information it requires and make plans to attend a College Goal Sunday session near you. Your counselor should have information about College Goal Sunday.

Attend any college fairs and financial aid seminars offered at your high school or in your area. If a company charges a fee for helping with applications, remember that you can do that yourself for free. If you decide to pay for help, make sure the company is reputable by checking with the state Attorney General’s office or Better Business Bureau in your area, as well as the area where the firm is located.

To find links to other useful education websites, go to www.gotocollege.ky.gov. For more information about Kentucky scholarships and grants, visit www.kheaa.com; write KHEAA, P.O. Box 798, Frankfort, KY 40602; or call 800-928-8926, ext. 6-7372.

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Phillip Sharp FCCLA students discussed the state meeting coming up in Louisville on March 24-27, 2013. They also signed a get well card for a middle school student injured in a car accident. Three of the FCCLA Star Events participants shared their "Buckle up" PowerPoint presentations about seat belt safety. They also made Christmas cards for people in the rest home to wish them a Merry Christmas. Their next meeting will be held in January.

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The sixth grade academic team at Phillip Sharp Middle School participated in the Sixth Grade Showcase at Campbell County Middle School on Saturday, December 1.

Pictured outside the Capital are Pendleton County High School KYA delegates Chelsea Brossart, Ronica Hutchinson, Kyle Ruber, Zach Rogers, Mackenzie Moore, Madison Wirth.

Six Pendleton County High School students recently participated at KYA in Frankfort and Louisville. The Kentucky Youth Assembly (KYA) is a three-day experiential learning conference in which students participate directly in a simulation of the Commonwealth’s democratic process.

Kentucky students planning to attend an in-state college or university beginning in fall 2013 should file the 2013-2014 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after Jan. 1.  Filing early increases a student’s chance of receiving a state need-based grant administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). The FAFSA is available at www.fafsa.gov.